AvX: VS #1 of 6

Writers: Jason Aaron & Kathryn Immonen
Artists: Adam Kubert & Stuart Immonen
Company: Marvel Comics

While I think the title of this mini is a little on the confusing side and a mouthful to boot, what appears beneath this flashy and hero emblazoned cover is something that I think many people will want to get their hands on. AvX: VS is a book that is completely devoted to the smashing and bashing fisticuffs of this summer crossover/blockbuster event. On the very first page of this thing, in a Previously On page that resembles the letter colums from Nextwave, it states quite plainly that if you want story, you've come to the wrong place. Listen to the truthful narrator, whoever he is. It/He/She isn't lying to you.

Week in Review 4/20/12

Batman #8

Writer: Scott Snyder

Artist: Greg Capullo

Company: DC Comics

The Night of Owls begins, and I have to say, bring on the Night! Snyder knows a thing or two about ratcheting up the tension of a story, something that he plainly shows here as the numerous Talons of our very own Secret Society of Psychopaths take to the streets in search of their various high value targets. Among them is Bruce Wayne. Seeing Wayne actually fight as Wayne, instead of as Batman, is

Wednesday Number Ones 4/20/12

Wednesday Number Ones is a weekly feature here at Top 5 Comics. We take the books that are premiering a first issue from that week and give a quick opinion on them. From time to time we may also include more than issue number ones in this feature. If a noteworthy one-shot or the first issue of a new story arc is released, we may talk about it in this feature as well.

This week, we will cover:  The Shadow #1 and Resident Alien #0.

Avengers vs X-Men #2 of 12

Writers: Jason Aaron, Brian Michael Bendis, Ed Brubaker, Jonathan Hickman, & Matt Fraction
Artist: John Romita Jr.
Company: Marvel Comics

Where the first issue set the story up, this battle for the safety of humanity that hinges on one mutant girl, this second issue get down and dirty with the smackdowns between our fellow heroes. And it's exactly what fans want to see. That's not to say that this issue is devoid of heart or story and is instead just a testosterone fueled explosion of muscles and Repulsor blasts and shaved metallic heads, because it isn't. Writer Jason Aaron, the man who's name falls into the Script By seat this time out does a great job of juggling it all. With Wolverine and the X-Men, he's shown that he can handle large casts in ways that some writers can't, and he definitely puts that skill on full display with this issue.

Week in Review 4/13/12

Batman & Robin #8
Writer: Peter J. Tomasi
Artist: Patrick Gleason
Company: DC Comics

A solid epilogue to the both physically and mentally taxing battle with Nobody. Gleason consistently amazes me with his level of emotion and the ability to channel such a believable and heartfelt relationship between Bruce and Damian. Having a book that is essentially twenty pages of character bits instead of a mixture of action and drama is

Wednesday Number Ones 4/11/12

Wednesday Number Ones is a weekly feature here at Top 5 Comics. We take the books that are premiering a first issue from that week and give a quick opinion on them. From time to time we may also include more than issue number ones in this feature. If a noteworthy one-shot or the first issue of a new story arc is released, we may talk about it in this feature as well.

This week, we will cover:  Alabaster Wolves #1, America's Got Powers #1, Secret #1 and Secret Service #1.

Week in Review 4/6/12

Wolverine & the X-Men #8
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Chris Bachalo
Company: Marvel Comics

Well, you never go into a comic expecting mediocrity and disappointment, but unfortunately that's what we got with this eighth issue of the crazy antics of Wolverine running his own school. If I had to point at one thing that was the cause, I'd have to say that it had a lot to do with Bachalo's art. His craziness on the page, the experimental touches and flourishes that he can use don't always create a cohesive

Wednesday Number Ones 4/4/12

Wednesday Number Ones is a weekly feature here at Top 5 Comics. We take the books that are premiering a first issue from that week and give a quick opinion on them. From time to time we may also include more than issue number ones in this feature. If a noteworthy one-shot or the first issue of a new story arc is released, we may talk about it in this feature as well.

This week, we will cover:  Danger Club #1 and Supreme #63.