More July Comic Reviews

New Avengers #32 by Bendis and Yu. Bit of a bizarre issue this one. Following on from the revelation last issue that the Elektra leading The Hand was a skrull - the New Avengers head back to the US and contemplate this news.

Nobody trusts each other and they can't agree with what to do with the body.

The dialogue was alright but I'm really not enjoying the art. It might suit a gritty book like DD but it's really not the right style for a big team book in my opinion. This pulls down the quality of the book by some degree.

Rating 5/10

This comic on the other hand was a refreshing change and an enjoyable read. It was like going back in time and reading those Justice League International specials from the 1980's. Good witty dialogue by both Dan Slott and Fabian Nicieza. I think it would have been even funnier if I'd been more familiar with the characters especially Deadpool.

Still a good recommendation from the "Buy Pile" column on CBR.

Rating 8/10


This was another recommendation from the Buy Pile. The Highwaymen is written by Marc Bernardin and Adam Freeman with art by Lee Garbett.

I picked-up both issues 1 and 2 and it's certainly a frenetic read with some witty and sharp dialogue. The plots not tremendously original but I'll keep with it for a while longer. Hopefully, it will go in some new and original directions!

Rating 7.5/10

The final comic is Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-man # 22 by Peter David and Todd Nauck.

Although packaged between a pretty boring cover the story had some nice ideas but the best was left to the end. Pete is going to have it out with JJJ. I can't wait.

I've a sneaking feeling that Peter David has been looking forward to writing it too. I hope he doesn't disappoint.

Rating 7.5/10