Posts tagged with 'paul_dini'

    • The Order #10, Batman #675, Ultimate X-Men #93, and Viewer Mail

      POSTED BY MICHAEL GLENN, APRIL 30 2008 01:17 PM | PERMALINK

      First up it's a final review for the Order #10 which will be the last issue in the series.  See how Alex, Justin, and Pete react to the cancellation of this great series and it's final issue.  Next the boys check out Batman #675, the precursor to the Batman RIP Event.  See what Pete thinks about Batman fighting crime out of costume.  Don't miss our review Robert Kirkman's final issue of Ultimate X-Men.  See what Pete has to say about nude Phoenix.  Speedy Pete kicks of the Speed Round with reviews...

    • Uncanny X-Men #495, Detective Comics #841 and Clandestine #1

      POSTED BY ALEX ZALBEN, FEBRUARY 04 2008 10:55 AM | PERMALINK

      We've got THREE Newsarama Sneak Reviews in this episode. First, Uncanny X-Men follows up the conclusion of the Messiah Complex. It's a great jumping on point for anyone unfamiliar with the X-Men if such a person actually exists.

      Then, we get a Batman Animated series feeling from Detective Comics #841, helmed by Paul Dini. We take back all the bad things we said about Paul Dini.

      And we got our hands on the premiere issue of Clandestine #1, slated to hit the stands on Wednesday. Alex recommends it based on...

    • Countdown #49 - Give Dini A Chance!

      POSTED BY , MAY 23 2007 03:32 PM | PERMALINK

       

      Okay, to all the haters, let me just say one thing: I liked 52. I’m not saying all 52 issues were great. But there was a lot to enjoy, such as:

      • Booster Gold being a huge jerk and then getting flash-fried
      • Lots of people on the road to crazytown – Black Adam, Dr. Magnus, and my favorite, Ralph Dibny.
      • Renee Montoya/Batwoman
      • The desert island vacation resort/prison for mad scientists!

      So having enjoyed 52, I was perfectly willing to give Countdown a shot. In fact, I expected...