Puppet Master: Curtain Call (#1)

Well, it's time to say goodbye to some mini madness and gore as Puppet Master is moving on from Action Lab comics but, not before we say goodbye to everyone who has made this run so amazing. This issue has everything that we have come to love and enjoy in this run as everything now comes full circle in this final bloody battle that we have been waiting for! I have been pleased overall with everything I have read between these pages so far. The art is as amazing as the story. It is simple and fun and would be worthy of making any of these stories a new Puppet Master movie. Great job as I cannot WAIT to read the next issue!

Hellblazer (#16)

Well John Constantine is off to San Francisco to figure out what happened to an old friend while it turns onto a giant mess! Basically, it ends with John framed for another murder. I am starting to think that it may becoming DC's go to for this beloved character. Yes, the story and art are great and this new killer is really interesting in how they frame him but, to have the same type of basic plot for 2 stories in a row? It scares me as a fan as that could start to show me that they have no idea what to do with the character anymore.

Glitterbomb: The Fame Game (#3)

Well, this Lovecraften monster is loose on LA and it looks like her 15 minutes of fame fading away is the least of her worries. The art and story are top notch as we are nearing the completion as all the pieces are now falling into place and making a lot of sense now then it did even an issue ago. This series has been a lot of bloody fun as it asks what would we do to get that fame that so many people crave. It is sad the limits people will go but the revenge for being used? That's where the fun of this issue can be found!

Goosebumps: Monsters at Midnight (#1)

Growing up, there was a constant in my life as I LOVED Goosebumps! Those books were classic and remain a great part of my childhood to this day. Now, IDW has recreated this classic series with this new comic series. The first issue has that classic feel but, it seems to be missing that R.L. Stine magic to make it go over the top. I mean, it is enjoyable and I am happy with the end product but, it is missing that little piece to make it just magical! That one little bit to put it over the top and make it amazing. For fans, grab a copy as you'll enjoy it! For newbies, if you like this get a copy of the classic original books; they'll blow your mind.

Hack/Slash: Resurrection (#1)

Cassie Hack is back doing what she does best! There are plenty of laughs to be had as the issue is filled with great art and an awesome story to go along with it. I am a huge fan of the franchise and I am loving the direction this seems to be heading with Hack heading to a camp to be a councilor! That's right folks! Oh! And did I mention that there were zombies roaming around? No? Well, there is a lot of fun to be had with this issue as this is the best we have seen in so long from Cassie Hack. there may not be a whole crew to go along with her but, who knows where all this will lead? I sure do miss Vlad though.

Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (#1)

Well, after reading this issue, I am staring to like the characters of the new Ghostbusters much more then I did before. This issue is very entertaining and funny along with some shock and awe. The art is very well done and the writing does make you love these characters much more even though they are not the originals. Yes there is a lot happening with a possession and a ghost unleashed on New York but, when you have to, I think you know who is going to be called to clean up the mess they created.

Glitterbomb: The Fame Game (#2)

Well, in a world where fame can happen in a second and your 15 minutes can truly be only 15 minutes, we find a teenager living in this while her ex-employer has been busier then some would have thought. There is more setting up as to where there is leading too or where it could lead to. In a sense, there are more questions then answers and I am not sure entirely how I feel with this issue. I want to read on but, I also don't want to at the same time. I want to see how all of this turns out but, at the same time, I don't. It's an issue that pushes some buttons and has you on the fence overall. Guess we'll see if I stick with it.

Hellblazer (#15)

Well, Constantine manages to do it again as only he can and you have to read it to get what I am talking about. Yes, it involves drinking but, how he does it goes deeper then that. Overall, the story was good and well done by DC as this classic character is getting the attention that he deserves instead of being tossed around like a second tier character. There are laughs and there is gore but it's a book staring John Constantine; could you ask for more?

Ash Vs. The Army of Darkness (#4)

Well, it's homecoming and there are some unwanted evil guests who have decided to drop by and see their old friend Ash. There are more answers in this issue then in the previous issues as I think that they are gearing up for the conclusion. The team at Dynamite continue to do a great job with this license with both the art and story that always keep long time fans happy. So hail to the king baby as things are about to get really messy really soon.

The Shadow/Batman (#1)

Well, we get 2 classic detectives together in this crossover event that has fans of both DROOLING! In this story, Batman breaks up an evil New Years plot but his son can tell that his father isn't right. The one time we see the Shadow, he is disturbed by what he sees. The issue mostly focuses on Batman and, it is intriguing. There is a lot of questions but no answers in that can be seen. Things are teased but not panned out cleanly yet. How will these 2 heroes meet? Maybe in issue 2 they'll both come out of the darkness and into the light.

The Three Stooges Halloween STOOGEtacular

With my 800th post, let us have a little Halloween laugh as the Stooges brings us 2 stories featuring a fun filled spoof of 2 classics. I can get technical and tell you about the monster making and Dr. Moron but that wouldn't be as much fun as you getting the issue and reading them yourself. The art and writing are all top notch but I have but one complaint. In keeping with the Halloween theme, I wish that they had done so with the classic story. I am not saying that it is a bad story but all I am saying is that it would be better as a whole to keep that them the same throughout. In the end, I think you need to get this issue, you'll find plenty to laugh about when you check this out!

Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil

With this title, you MAY expect something else but, you may be mislead...in a good way though. I am actually not sure what I was expecting as I never really read Black Hammer before but I am more inclined to now. In it, the daughter of the Black Hammer is looking for answers after her father's disappearance and decides to look for his arch enemy Sherlock Frankenstein. One problem, no one has seen him since him and the heroes all disappeared that night! So she is looking among his old henchmen for some answers. The art is well done and the story is interesting enough that I may read on to see where it all leads. And that is the question in the end; where does it all lead?

 

GWAR Orgasmageddon (#4)

We have reached the gory conclusion of this GWAR comic as the laughs reach an end and GWAR gets revenge as their trip through the past, present and future comes to an end! This now sets up the new album by the Scumdogs as they face a new enemy during all of their destruction. This book has been nothing but fun as they capture the characters perfectly with all the mayhem that follows this band and all the laughs that they bring forth. Great job by all involved as they captured everything perfectly. Fans of the band will be overjoyed when this read book!

Spirits of Vengeance (#1)

What do you get when you take Johnny Blaze a.k.a the Ghost Rider, Blade, Hellstorm and Satana together? the Spirits of Vengeance of course! Though we only get 3 of the 4 involved, this issue acts as an introduction to what it is to come. Things are set up and the heroes start forming as they do in any book or movie that you have seen up to this point to combat a common enemy. Though it may sound cheesy, the actual story is good and the art is top notch as I am interested and what to read on to see who this threat is and why he is causing all this chaos as does he want just the Earth or more? Guess we'll find out.

KISS Vampirella (#5)

Well, we have come to the end of this awesome team up as they need to rock and rock hard in order to defeat the forces of evil looking to take over LA with one lame ass song at a time. This issue is fun but boarders on cheesy at times. Did you think there would be more blood and gore? It seemed to point into that direction at times but the ending goes into a totally different direction and I am okay with up but not overly happy with it. I mean, it's good, not great. Overall, great job by all but it seems to have run low on gas by the end of it all. Team ups can be tricky and you can see why as you mesh 2 universes together.

Ash Vs. the Army of Darkness (#3)

Well, it looks like these people are here to confirm if Ash is the chosen one while looking for answers in this mess. In this issue, we get lots of answers but left with a question as to who is causing all of this mayhem. The series so far has been good, entertaining and gory as the writing and artwork are top notch from the crew at Dynamite who always do a good job with this license. It has been truly groovy so far.

Ash Vs the Army of Darkness (#2)

Well, there is one big bloody mess to clean up and some things that need to be explained but gym class is in session and Ash is doing what he does best...and that's piss people off while cutting up the undead! The ending leaves you questioning who these people breaking through the windows are and what their purpose truly are. Guess we'll find out soon enough.

Ash Vs. the Army of Darkness (#1)

Let's say that, one day you walk into class and you see Ash Williams as your new teacher..... As odd as this may sound, that is a reality for these students as they walk into class. The school is under threat by the book of the dead and only one man can stop it! There is a lot happening with a bloody ending but what more do you expect from this license? I love how this all begins and where this is all leading to as it promises to be one big gore fest filled with lots of laughs and one liners!

Diablo House (#2)

The kid can sure play a mean pinball but, he gets more then he bargains for as life is not an arcade game in this classic tale that has that old EC Tales from the Crypt feel as I am a huge fan of this new series by IDW. There is so much happening here in all is gory glory that nothing is held back in this cult gone bad. This series has been nothing but enjoyable thus far and you should get reading to see why. I think you'll agree with old Hyde on this once you do.

The Hellblazer (#14)

Well, John is looking for answers and gets some going through memory lane with an old friend as he learns a little more about what happened that night and why he cannot remember a thing. I cannot go into much more detail then that but he realizes the new threat that the world is under and how only John can find a way out of this mess that he has found himself in. DC continues to do a good job in treating this character with the respect that he deserves. This issue is classic Constantine and you'll see why as there may not be a lot of action but there is still a lot going on overall.