The Quarter Bin

Some of my fondest memories growing up was having the weekend off from school and sitting in front of the television watching Godzilla movies. I think I’ve seen them all at least twice. What is it about watching a giant lizard destroy Tokyo over and over that I find so fascinating?

When IDW announced its new series of Godzilla comics, I was doubtful they could capture the same sense of wonder that the movies had. I mean, they’re comics. But somehow they pulled it off and have published some great Godzilla stories. Now IDW has is launching a new Godzilla ongoing comic, the first issue of which has just hit the stands. How does it stand up? Is Tokyo in trouble? Read the rest of this entry »

For my money, The Ultimates 1 and 2 by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch are probably among the best superhero comics ever produced. They mixed just the right combination of widescreen action, characterization and keep-you-guessing storytelling I just could not put down. Then The Ultimates 3 came along and left a distasteful stain on the legacy of the title. The less said the better.

Now Marvel is giving The Ultimates another shot with a new monthly title; the first six issues of which are collected in this hardcover. So does it live up to the ridiculously high expectations of the first two volumes? Let’s find out. Read the rest of this entry »

In the second part of “Apart of Me”, Buffy is forced to consider the life that could have been and gets a cool new robot arm. Check out our review of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 9 #9.

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Since the release of 2008′s Iron Man, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of Marvel’s The Avengers. With subsequent releases The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America: The First Avenger, Marvel slowly laid the foundation for the ultimate team-up movie. There was a chance The Avengers could have been a crowded, jumbled mess. Fortunately, under the deft hand of Joss Whedon, and with the impeccable skills of the cast, the film doesn’t come anywhere close to collapsing under the weight of lofty expectations. The Avengers is the film fans have been waiting for, and even better, it’s probably the best comic book superhero movie ever made.

Read on for our completely 100% spoiler-free review.

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Another story arc begins in the eighth issue of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 9. Check out our review of part one of “Apart (of Me)”. Season 9 spoilers ahead!

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Buffy’s serious troubles take an odd turn in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season 9 #7. Read on for a review of the second part of “On Your Own”.

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We’ve finally gotten to catch up with our favorite teen heroes in the latest volume of Young Justice: Season One. These four latest adventures put the junior Justice League in some precarious situations, but it’s nothing Robin, Artemis, Superboy, and the gang can’t handle. Read the rest of this entry »

Justice League: Doom is the latest animated adaptation from Warner Home Video. Not only does it highlight the strengths of the original comic story it was based on, but it also continues to raise the bar ever higher for DC Comics animated features. Read the rest of this entry »

After years of saving the world without breaking a nail, Buffy Summers faces a personal dilemma that could change everything in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season Nine #6. In the first part of the two-part story “On Your Own,” Buffy turns to an old friend for guidance about a decision only she can make. Read the rest of this entry »

Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips take a turn down a dark and beautiful road with their latest series, Fatale. Though Bru and Phillips is treading new water with a new publisher, the Criminal/Incognito duo show that there are few creative teams that tell a story as well as they do. Read the rest of this entry »