Comic Reviews

Days Missing: Kestus #1 – Review

Days Missing is about one man’s journey through time to alter the course of humanity so that it may become what it is meant to be. The Steward is a man with extraordinary gifts that allow him to travel through time in an attempt to change history. Along one of those encounters he comes across a woman much like himself.

We open up in China in the year 531 BCE as the Steward has been captured by an army that is moving towards a Chinese settlement. The Steward is trying to prevent the destruction of the settlement, because if lost it will set mankind back hundreds of years. After getting nowhere with the leader of the army (Kestus), the Stewards makes his way to the settlement to warn them of the danger approaching. He takes a young blacksmith apprentice and teaches him how to make might spears and swords to stand up to the approaching army.

Buy, Read, Pass – Everything On My Desk Edition

This is it, I’m finally caught up with the exception of trade paper backs (which don’t count). So here’s yet another jam packed edition of Buy, Pass, Read dubbed “Everything on My Desk Edition.” If you’re unfamiliar with the way the article works, I recommend checking out the last batch of Buy, Pass, Read’s for a walk through on how this works. Otherwise, let’s get going!

DC Universe Online Legends #1 Review

Having no idea what to expect from this issue, I bought it based solely on the fact that I love playing the game and have already practically maxed out my character. I have seen a good portion of the in-game story and this comic can barely stand on it’s own. It is not just a companion piece for gamers though, but the first couple pages are actually word for word reiterations from the game that are actually annoying since people playing the game want something new and not the same re-hashed scenes. Luckily after only two pages this comic takes time expanding on the events happening after the first cutscene of the game. The art and story are not rave-worthy, but this series could turn out to be great given the right direction.

The beginning of this issue is the same as the game’s: Lex Luthor kills Superman. He enlisted the help of all the DC villains you can think of and successfully killed many great heroes including Batman. Unfortunately, his biggest ally, Brainiac, turns against him and begins annihilating the rest of the world that Lex had been promised. Now it’s up to Lex Luthor to save the Earth with the help of the few remaining allies he’s assembled – heroes and villains alike.

Buy, Read, Pass – Indie Edition

Well here’s the final holiday catch up edition of Buy, Read, Pass with one more mega edition to follow! Just as a refresher: “Buy” means you should pick up a copy because it’s either an instant classic or just a great book that you should be reading. A “Read” means if you have a friend who bought it then do so, but don’t go out of your way to get it. A “Skip” is for people that are following a certain title, but the issue may be a filler and not worth them picking up. And finally “Pass”, means that you shouldn’t waste your time or money on the book. Now on with the Indie books!

Driver of the Dead #3 – Review

A little less magic in this issue, but a whole hell of a lot more action. Alabaster Graves finds deeper meaning to his true calling as he rushes to save Marissa from her impending doom at the hands of dead man.

When we last left Graves he was about to go into a swamp to kill one of the oldest living werewolves. He needs to stab it in the heart with a silver needle in order to kill Fallow with it. One of the white witches gives him a way to find the beast and Graves sets out to either kill or be killed. In an intense scene of action Graves is blindsided by the werewolf and forced underwater. There he sits and waits for his chance to strike. Just as the werewolf gets close, Graves jumps from the water and stabs him with the silver needle. The werewolf transforms into a man and begs to be killed before changing again. Graves doesn’t hesitate for a moment as he slits the man’s throat.

The Traveler # 2 – Review

In the end of the previous issue, the Split-Second man named Decay killed F.B.I. Agent Julia Martin. While that may not be the case of issue two, Traveler will do whatever it takes to stop Julia from dying. In this issue, we learn more about the past of The Traveler.

In the opening scenes, Julia is seen alive and well. However, in Kronas’ eyes he sees three different futures. The first two were Julia’s dead and the final fate was Julia holding her son. At this moment, Kronas alerted Julia that she was about to die in four seconds if she doesn’t move and together they speed to safety. Kronas still needs to take down Decay so he takes the car of an old man (whom looks a lot like Stan Lee) and speeds up time by ramming the car at Decay (with the old man safe of course). When Traveler considers turning himself in to protect Julia, Julia’s boyfriend (Ron) comes to make sure she is okay. With the look in Traveler’s face he knows who “Ron” is. Traveler is shown at an apartment taking his mask off, showing a silhouetted face. Seeing more than one future of him and Julia, Traveler remembers that Julia says he seems familiar.

Soldier Zero #5 – Advanced Review

The newest story arc of Soldier Zero is among us! With only having a quick breather from the first story arc, Soldier Zero is coming at the readers with a bigger and better story arc! Code Icarus takes off where the last story arc ended with Soldier Zero/Stuart murdering a cop? What could this possibly mean for our heroes? Nothing but trouble! As more Soldier One units have been dispensed to the Earth and Soldier Zero on the run a new threat gets added into the mix of things. With the suspense just itching you to read the rest of the review, join Stan Lee, Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Javier Pina on the 5^th issue of Soldier Zero.

Lady Mechanika # 1 – Review

After waiting what seemed a long time after issue zero, Aspen’s latest series created by Joe Benitez kicks off with Lady Mechanika issue one. The mysteries and questions continue to rise as Lady Mechanika is still trying to figure out her past.

The story starts by revealing another mechanical woman, and she is being hunted down by a group of mercenaries. She is found at the city of Mechanika, the same city where Lady Mechanika is seeking refuge. She hopes to seek more answers about the deceased woman’s mysterious creation. From the already strong preview of the series with issue zero, issue one of Lady Mechanika is a great follow-up. Everything is improved on with the art and the storytelling, although it does still have room for improvement for this to be an outstanding series.

Critical Millennium 3 – Review

Thomm and company return to earth for the launch of the space ship that will seek out new planets for the human race to occupy and eventually destroy. Before we get to their landing we are shown a scene from the year before when Thomm sold off his grandfather’s company to pay for the space expedition. It’s a chilling scene in the board room in which the heads of the company tell him he’s ruining a great company. The scene ends with one of the members pulling a gun and shooting himself.

Cyclops #3 – Review

This book is coming out quick, but frankly… not quick enough! The thing about Cyclops that people glancing at the pages will miss is the abrupt, yet perfect ending that each issue has. Just when you’re not sure where the book is going, BANG! It’s over in a heart-beat at the highest point of anticipation.

The third issue marks the start of the “Hero” storyline which is four issues total. The first storyline “The Recruit” was about Doug joining Multicorps, Inc. The second storyline is more about his role in the media and his new found stardom. The stage is set for another conflict that has erupted on the boarder of Chile and Argentina. The UN announces that it will step in and end the conflict that is raging between the two nations.