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Opinion: Weekly Awards For The Comic Books From May 28, 2008
Batman #677
Final Crisis #1
Giant Sized Astonishing X-Men #1
Marvel 1985 #1
The Winner: Batman #677
However, I had to give The Che for the best read of the week to Morrison’s other title: Batman #677. I have already glowingly praised this issue in my review. Suffice it to say that Morrison is blowing my mind with his Batman RIP story arc. This is an incredibly crafted mystery story.
Action Comics #865
Daredevil #107
The Winner: Action Comics #865
However I had to give the a...
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