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Marvel Meltdown: August ’10

Ready for three new advanced Marvel comics reviews? (Whew!) Then head over to Impulse Creations and check out my monthly Marvel Meltdown article, this week featuring spotlights on Electric Ant #5, Spider-Man/Fantastic Four #2, and Young Allies #3.

Teasers are below:

“The rich dialogue hooks readers while artists Pascal Alixe and Christopher Sotomayor … dazzle with colorfully painted, glossy illustrations that allow the story to flow into its element as a comic.” - Electric Ant #5

“Gage pens a charming, single-issue read with easygoing dialogue and gentle humor … Not to mention the symbiote’s grimy design puts a little extra pow on the pages.” - Spider-Man/Fantastic Four #2

“Young Allies is a fun though lightweight read …” - Young Allies #3

Tags: Electric Ant, Marvel Meltdown, Spider-Man/Fantastic Four, Young Allies
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Marvel Meltdown: July ’10

Want reviews of top Marvel comics before they hit stands? Then you’ve come to the right place! Three new, advanced reviews have launched on the Impulse Creations forums, home to my monthly Marvel Meltdown feature. Below are some teasers, but you can read the full article here.

“Andy Diggle and Antony Johnston have little room to maneuver each issue, tucking bits of plot development between the seams, but the dialogue holds as slim and interesting.” - Daredevil #508

“X-Men Origins: Deadpool #1 hits its mark … [but] the one-shot is cut short from the mini-series expansion it deserves.” - X-Men Origins: Deadpool #1

“Brian Michael Bendis pens a comic that, despite its teenage melodrama and lightweight read, makes for an altogether interesting and well-written issue.” - Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #12

Happy reading!

Tags: Daredevil, Deadpool, Marvel Meltdown, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, X-Men Origins
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Marvel Meltdown: June ’10

This week, let Peter Parker show you around this summer’s hottest spots. Catch all the rays with the Spider-Girls in Peter Parker #4, vacation with the Fantastic Four in issue #573, and ride with the top down in X-Factor #206.

“Somewhere along the web line, Spider-Man earned a reputation for being a ‘misunderstood guy with a good heart,’ and his newest comic has even bigger heart.” - Peter Parker #4

“Jonathan Hickman pens an easygoing science fiction adventure that drops readers into the action without a road map, and leaves them scratching their heads at the bizarre, happy-go-lucky ending.” - Fantastic Four #573

“Peter David concludes the three-part Second Coming tie-in with a handful of explosions and enough action to catapult readers into the future … past.” - X-Factor #206

Get the full scoop at Impulse Creations.

Tags: Fantastic Four, Marvel Meltdown, Peter Parker, X-Factor
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Marvel Meltdown: April ’10

This month’s Marvel Meltdown covers the surprisingly good Iron Man Noir #1, discusses the undecided Black Widow #1, and revisits the classics with Spider-Man: Origin of the Hunter. You can read the reviews at the Impulse Creations forums.

“Although Iron Man Noir #1 doesn’t exactly slip into its “noir” guise with persuasive flair, Snyder and Garcia fashion an entertaining and worthwhile comic.” - Iron Man Noir #1

“Black Widow #1 saves itself with an oddball grace, indeed, but one worth checking out for its unique value.” - Black Widow #1

“The over-sized comic does fizzle in the end, but newcomers and long-time fans alike can justify picking up this classic character dossier.” - Spider-Man: Origin of the Hunter

Tags: Black Widow, Iron Man Noir, Marvel Meltdown, Origin of the Hunter, Spider-Man
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Marvel Meltdown: March ’10

The Twelve: Spearhead, X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back #2, and Hulk: Let the Battle Begin comprise this month’s Marvel Meltdown docket at Impulse Creations. Check out previews for three of this Wednesday’s comics!

“Spearhead defies the aging, yellow color now often associated with WWII nonfiction and freshly portrays the tumultuous historical era through the eyes of a costumed reporter who walks unsteadily beside super-powered avengers.” - The Twelve: Spearhead

“Pixie Strikes Back #2 packs a delightful charm that glides past any age restrictions … despite whose invited to the “dazzling,” popular party.” - X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back #2

“‘Let the Battle Begin’ … succeeds as a superficial but highly entertaining short narrative.” - Hulk: Let the Battle Begin

Tags: Hulk, Let the Battle Begin, Marvel Meltdown, Pixie Strikes Back, Spearhead, The Twelve, X-Men
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Marvel Meltdown: February ’10

Need your Marvel fix? This month’s Marvel Meltdown at Impulse Creations previews three new comics: Psylocke #4, Uncanny X-Men #521, and Captain America #603. Here are some quick teasers:

“Psylocke #4 does rise as a decent character spotlight … It just doesn’t necessarily accomplish anything terribly influential.” - Psylocke #4

“Fraction’s writing suffers from weak, forced dialogue that, even when humorous, doesn’t push the right buttons.” – Uncanny X-Men #521

“Luke Ross polishes the comic with a wonderful, almost sentimental artistic flair, which transports us back to the 1950s and rekindles our memories of Steve Rogers.” - Captain America #603

Tags: Captain America, Marvel Meltdown, Psylocke, Uncanny X-Men
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Marvel Meltdown: January ’10

It’s time to wrap up the week with a brand new Marvel Meltdown posted at Impulse Creations. Take a peek at three of this upcoming Wednesday’s comics: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #6, Siege #1, and Deadpool Team-Up #897. Enjoy!

“Bendis’ dialogue is so wonderfully lighthearted that it hits all the right spots.” - Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #6

“Although Olivier Coipel’s art doesn’t always succeed at the visual effects it strives to create, Bendis crafts a solid first chapter. It’s unclear how exactly the stacking cards will tumble, but I know I’m eager for more.” - Siege #1

“Unfortunately, the comic won’t leave much of a blip on your radar … Exhausting attempts at humor that fail to get the job done is often where these kind of comics, well … burn up like a flaming skull.” - Deadpool Team-Up #897

Tags: Deadpool Team-Up, Marvel Meltdown, Siege, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man
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Marvel Meltdown: December ’09

The Marvel reviews are rolling out for next Wednesday over at Impulse Creations, and The Marvelous Land of Oz #2, What If? Daredevil Vs. Elektra, and Nomad: Girl without a World #4 are all on the platter this weekend. You can head over to the forums to read the full reviews, but here are some brief teasers first:

“… The Marvelous Land of Oz falls bewitched to the lighthearted graces of Shanower’s pen. Scottie Young’s art comes brimming with charm and wonder …” - The Marvelous Land of Oz #2

“What If? Daredevil Vs. Elektra packs enough sais and ninjas to keep readers entertained … The issue might hold itself together by the threads of a red bandanna, but it still manages to support its weight with an imaginative read.” - What If? Daredevil Vs. Elektra

“Sean McKeever crafts a young age story that’s not afraid of the good and bad that accompanies life; it avoids the mundane trap that would otherwise send it plummeting into forgettable territory.” - Nomad: Girl without a World #4

Tags: Marvel Meltdown, Nomad: Girl without a World #4, The Marvelous Land of Oz #2, What If? Daredevil Vs. Elektra
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