Writer: Raven Gregory
Penciler: Vic Drujiniu
Colorist: Mark Roberts
Letterer: Crank!
Producer: David Seidman
Published by Zenescope Entertainment

The David Finch cover to this first issue really sets up a tone for the reader prior to even looking inside. You know things are going to be creepy and disturbing, and as you open up to the first couple of pages you continue down that road.  What you don’t expect is what you find as you continue to go through the book.  There’s drama, suspense, violence, but there’s also a good bit of humor. I think there’s a solid combination that makes this book one to check out.

“Almost Human Part 2 of 3” (No Spoilers)

Writer: Ron Marz
Artist: Stjepan Sejic
Letters: Troy Peteri
Cover A by Stjepan Sejic
Cover B by Darick Robertson
Cover C by Fantastic Realm Variant by J. Scott Campbell and Nei Ruffino 
Published by Top Cow Productions

Ok, so I guess you’re wondering why the resident Wildstorm guy is writing a review for a Top Cow book.  Well, to be honest it’s because the Comic Addiction staff asked me to.  However, they know I’ve been slowing inching my way into the Top Cow Universe so before you get the wrong impression, I come to this review joyfully.  Now, I’m not a Top Cow virgin by any means.  I was there at the beginning following Cyberforce with issue one.  But when Silvestri got away from the title and subsequently the title ended, I kind of drifted away from Top Cow.  When the generation of titles came in that introduced Witchblade and Darkness, I never did peek over into the Top Cow pastures and see what was going on…until now!

Batman vs. Robin: “The Haunting of Wayne Manor”

Writer: Grant Morrison
Penciler: Andy Clarke
Inker: Scott Hanna
Colorist: Alex Sinclair
Letterer: Patrick Brosseau
Assistant Editor: Janelle Siegel
Editor: Mike Marts
Cover: Frank Quietly & Andy Clarke
Publisher: DC Comics

When I find Grant Morrison to be at his best is when he tames the wild imaginations that he is known for and concentrates all that energy into a single coherent idea. As funny as it sounds superhero comics don’t always mesh particularly well with the sort of insane situations that Morrison concocts. In the newest issue of Batman & Robin the writer manages to focus it all together and the results are a fantastic story that latches its hooks into you and takes you on a fun ride.

Writer: Mark Waid with Tom Peyer
Art: Paul Azaceta with Javier Rodriguez
Colors: Andres Mossa
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
Cover: Michael Lark & Jodi Wynne
Variant Cover: Pasqual Ferry & Fabio D’Auria
Assistant Editor: Tom Brennan
Editor: Stephen Wacker
Executive Editor: Tom Brevoort
Executive Producer: Alan Fine

This latest issue of Amazing Spider-Man has had an adverse effect on me as it has finally made me realize a couple of things. First and foremost is that Spider-Man is in desperate need of some cohesiveness. There are just too many hands in the pot and what results is a strong arc followed by a weak arc and this causes the title to seem like it is all over the place. It sets off the balance on what is arguably Marvel’s most important title and most recognizable character. Secondly, this book also needs top notch creators to bring the story to life. Two writers and two artists would be ideal as the creative flow would theoretically benefit. On to the issue…

This issue can be summed up in three words: chaos, chaos, chaos!  Last issue saw The Carrier on a collision course with the planet Daemon, the planet of the Wildcats sworn enemies the Daemonites.  It was a great cliffhanger and set-up a precarious predicament for our heroes to say the least.

This closing chapter of Stark Disassembled ties up the loose ends of the man on the run opus that Matt Fraction has crafted and brings Tony “Iron Man” Stark back into the fold where he truly belongs. I can honestly spend this entire review praising Fraction for creating a truly epic tale of one of comics most beloved heroes but that wouldn’t tell you why I not only enjoyed this issue so much but this series as a whole.

The Mighty Avengers march towards their series conclusion and for all intents and purposes it appears that it will be with a significant bang. This issue was a fun romp through what felt like the olden golden days of comics. While it will definitely not be everyone’s cup of tea I thought it was a fun issue with some positive elements within.