Captain America

By Kevin(legacysword@gmail.com) In Alaska we see the Red Skull and an AIM leader in the AIM headquarters with the guy tells the Red Skull his psychologist think that the Red Skull has an inferiority complex with never being able to live up to his father's (Steve Rogers) reputation. The guy then says they are 46 hours away from the Cosmic Cube being completed and then they will be able to rebuild the world how they see fit. I also got to give a lot of credit for creating such a great version of the Red Skull that, while still maintaining the same sinister personality as his 616-counterpart, feels like new take on the character. The Ultimate Red Skull is a refreshing take from the Nazi character he is in the 616 universe. Being the son of Steve Rogers has added a new level to the threat he po...   [read the full post]

By Kevin(legacysword@gmail.com) Though I have largely ignored Dark Reign unless it pops into Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, or Captain America I have actually been digging these The List one-shots. Other than the horrible Dark Reign: The List – Avengers these one-shots have been all very good, at least the ones I have read. They have all done a nice job setting up what is going to go on in Siege as well as those respective titles. Slott did a great job capturing the Spider-Man/Norman dynamic. Even though with his new status quo Norman has faced the biggest heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe he still considers Spider-Man his greatest adversary. Even though other superheroes like Tony Stark, Hank Pym, and Reed Richards can pose a bigger threat to his current reign, Spid...   [read the full post]

By Jim(noreply@blogger.com) Creative Team Plot: Dan Slott Script: Dan Slott and Christos N. Gage Pencils: Sean Chen Inks: Yeung and Morales Infinite Avengers Mansion...Pym picks some weaponry and heads through a door to China. Hawkeye tells Stature to shrink down. She hitches a ride on his arrow. Captain America throws his shield to create an opening in the side of the ship. Hawkeye shoots the arrow into the opening. Chen does a nice job with the pencils. The Unspoken shows some classic Marvel villain influences in his design. Overall: Another solid issue. Slott continues his run of classic style Avengers stories. Recommended to Avengers fans. Next issue should be a good jumping on point with the start of the next storyline. Jim   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Jim) Hawkeye tells Stature to shrink down. She hitches a ride on his arrow. Captain America throws his shield to create an opening in the side of the ship. Hawkeye shoots the arrow into the opening. Chen does a nice job with the pencils. The Unspoken shows some classic Marvel villain influences in his...

By Kevin(legacysword@gmail.com) With Iron Man 2 out next year and Natasha Romanoff appearing in the movie it was inevitable that everyone's favorite Russian super spy would get her own mini-series. I am not too familiar with Natasha's character outside of Ed Brubaker's writing her in Captain America. This mini-series is penned by Paul Cornell who has done some fantastic work for Marvel. I especially liked his work on Captain Britain and MI: 13 so I am expecting to enjoy his interpretation of Black Widow. Now on to the review for Black Widow: Deadly Origins #1. Creative Team Writer: Paul Cornell Artist: Tom Raney and John Paul Leon Inker: Scott Hanna Colorist: Matt Milla We then see a bunch of images of WWII.   [read the full post]

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) With Iron Man 2 out next year and Natasha Romanoff appearing in the movie it was inevitable that everyone's favorite Russian super spy would get her own mini-series. I am not too familiar with Natasha's character outside of Ed Brubaker's writing her in Captain America.

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) Shawn and I come back for the Comic Book Revolution's eighteenth podcast. In this podcast we review: Captain America: Reborn #4 The Great 10 #1 Ultimate Spider-Man #4 Click to Play The Comic Book Revolution Podcast is also on iTunes if you want to subscribe.

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) Overall: Invincible Iron Man #19 was an average ending to this year long arc. For sure World's Most Wanted will be an arc that appeals more to new Iron Man fans. Fraction writing in this arc and his whole run in this title has been for new readers not long time Iron Man fans. So for long time Iron Man...

By Kevin(legacysword@gmail.com) Fraction was also able to show that even with all that happened between them Thor, like Captain America, is one of Tony's closest friends and one that he trust with his life. With the Marvel Universe supposedly entering the "Hero Age" after Dark Reign this can be seen as the first step into the next phase of the Marvel U. Also this action by Tony can become the lightning rod that brings the hero community together to fight Norman and his reign with the upcoming Siege event. Overall: Invincible Iron Man #19 was an average ending to this year long arc. For sure World's Most Wanted will be an arc that appeals more to new Iron Man fans. Fraction writing in this arc and his whole run in this title has been for new readers not long time Iron Man fans. So for long ti...   [read the full post]

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) All right, time for the Comic Book Revolution’s fifth podcast. In this podcast we review the following comic books: Captain America: Reborn #3 Dark Avengers #9 Mighty Avengers #29

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) 1. Ultimate Comics: Armor Wars #1 Creative Team Writer: Warren Ellis Pencils: Steve Kurth Inks: Jeff Huet 4. Batman and Robin #4 5. Dark Avengers #9 8. Captain America: Reborn #3 Creative Team Writer: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Brian Hitch Inks: Butch Guice 15. Action Comics #881

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) Tom Kenny (Spongebob): Iron Man and Captain America Alimi Ballard (Numb3rs): Falcon Steve Blum (Wolverine and the X-Men, Hulk Vs.): Wolverine Mark Hamill (You know who he is!): Red Skull Greg Grunberg (Heroes): Ant-Man Adrian Pasdar (Heroes): Hawkeye

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) DC COMICS ACTION COMICS #881 BATMAN AND ROBIN #4 WEDNESDAY COMICS #11 MARVEL COMICS CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #3 DARK AVENGERS #9 INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #18 MIGHTY AVENGERS #29 Which Marvel comic book am I most looking forward to reading?

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) Ultimate Comics Armor Wars #1 – Warren Ellis + Iron Man = More money for Marvel from me. Ellis is always money when it comes to writing Iron Man. And I have enjoyed most of Ellis work so I sure to love this mini-series involving Ultimate Iron Man.

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By Rokk Krinn(LaRevolucion44@aol.com) The main roster for the Super Hero Squad consists of Iron Man, Cap, Thor, Hulk, Wolverine and the Falcon. This show also stars Ms. Marvel who is the head of SHIELD. In addition to the core cast there are also going to be tons of cameo appearances from other characters in the Marvel Universe. I did like how the Hulk and Wolverine get into a clash near the beginning of this episode. This was a nice nod to their comic book past. We get another silly quick moment when Reptil and Wolverine defeat the Wrecking Crew and gain possession of the fractal. Once the fight is done we cut to the side and see Iron Man, Falcon, Captain America, Hawkeye and Silver Surfer cheering Reptil. Each hero has a letter painted on their chest and they letters spell out “Reptil.”   [read the full post]

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) Ultimate Comics Avengers #2 – The first issue of Ultimate Comics Avengers was just a fun comic to read. It was like Miller never left the Ultimate Universe. I look forward to learning more about the Ultimate Red Skull and see what he has planned after the revelation of being the son of Steve Rog...

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By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) And while I like having Bucky appearing as Captain America in other Marvel titles, his appearance in this story actually hurts the story that Fraction has been building. Because, instead of allowing Tony to be the hero his own story, it seems that it will actually be Bucky.

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) This is especially true with Marvel opening up their Marvel Studios branch. It will be much easier for Marvel to market their movies and cartoons like the upcoming Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, and Avengers movies. As a marketing major this is the most fascinating aspect of this deal to...

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) DC COMICS BATMAN AND ROBIN #3 BATMAN WIDENING GYRE #1 SUPERMAN #691 WEDNESDAY COMICS #8 IMAGE COMICS MARVEL COMICS DARK AVENGERS #8 FANTASTIC FOUR #570 NEW AVENGERS #56 Which Marvel comic book am I most looking forward to reading?

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) Pencils: Steve Epting The four most successful Timely Comics characters are The Angel, The Human Torch, Sub-Mariner and Captain America. Brubaker used three of those four characters in The Marvels Project #1. Even though Captain America did not appear in this issue, we did get to see Abra...

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) Back in Chicago, we see Captain America jump into the second AIM helicopter.  Captain America takes out all of the AIM soldiers.  Suddenly, the Red Skull appears behind him and starts beating the crap out of Captain America.  The Red Skull comments if Captain America is wondering how Red Sku...

By noreply@blogger.com (Andrenn) Synopsis: Peter is thinking to himself and recollecting all of his past about being Spider-Man. Meeting heroes like Captain America. How he’s saved the world a few times. He then asks an old woman if she wants fries with her meal. The old woman doesn’t know what fries are, she starts arguing wit...

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) MARVEL COMICS However, in the end, the Marvel comic book that I am most looking forward to reading is Marvels Project #1. C'mon, you take the legendary team of Brubaker and Epting from Captain America and combine them with Marvel's Golden Age heroes and you have a title that instantly appea...

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) Matt Fraction "World's Most Wanted" arc here on Invincible Iron Man has had a few good issues but for the most part the story continues to feel like a rehash of old Iron Man stories. Fraction just has not done enough differentiated itself from the old Iron Man stories. And with the recent annou...

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) For the past 5 years there has been no more consistently well written series than Ed Brubaker's Captain America. Brubaker has just been money on Captain America and his transition into making Bucky Barnes the new Captain America after Steve Rogers death has been picture perfect. For that r...

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) I enjoyed Batman and Robin #1. Despite the fact that I found the Battle for the Cowl to be terribly hackneyed and despite the fact that DC's handling of Batman is nothing more than a watered down version of what Marvel has done with Captain America. Morrison managed to turn in a brilliantly cre...

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) So, while I might have pushed back the return of Steve Rogers, I understand that Marvel feels the need to rush Steve back before they release the Captain America movie. I have loved Brubaker's run on Captain America and have very high expectations for Captain America: Reborn #1. Hopefully,...

By legacysword@gmail.com (Kevin) Norman tells the Avengers Iron Patriot represents the strength of America. However, that it is not enough. The American people need a heart which is what Captain America (Steve Rogers) played for so long. Norman comments that since the new Captain America (Bucky Barnes) isn't willing to be...

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) Pencils: Steve McNiven I loved all of the symbolism in the trophy room scene. More and more, Marvel has pushed Iron Man and Captain America as the two big icons of the Marvel Universe. And Millar plays with that theme that we saw so much of during Civil War.

By LaRevolucion44@aol.com (Rokk Krinn) DC COMICS FINAL CRISIS SUPERMAN BEYOND #2 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #29 SUPERMAN BATMAN ANNUAL #3 MARVEL COMICS CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL DARK AVENGERS #1 MIGHTY AVENGERS #21 WOLVERINE ORIGINS #32 However, the Marvel comic book that I am least looking forward to reading is Wolverine: Origins #32. Wolverine is already appearing in way to many titles and we are about to have yet another new Wolverine title hit the stands. If Marvel ever feels like contracting the number of titles starring Wolverine then I would gladly nominate Wolverine: Origins as the first Wolverine title to be dropped.   [read the full post]

By Tenzil Kem(noreply@blogger.com) Ed Brubaker's Captain America is the best ongoing comic today. Starting from issue #1, Mr. Brubaker has been telling a rollicking adventure story that has all of the elements of a mainstream success. It is very accessible, having multiple jumping on points. There is as much a focus on the title character's relationships and development as there is on superheroics, fight scenes and supervillians. All of the plot twists in the story push the story forward, nothing has been a swerve. This title has even survived the death of its main character, and shows no signs of having, or needing his resurrection anytime soon.Secret Invasion at least had a promising premise. Dark Reign has me scratching my head. It snapped whatever suspension of disbelief I h...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Tenzil Kem) Why hire James Robinson on a Superman title (Adventure) and then take Superman away from it. That would be like hiring Alex Ross to paint the JSA, and all of a sudden changing the status quo on the title to the All Star Squadron. They will do a great job, but why have the talent lined up and not give them their shot. The Secret Invasion: War of Kings one shot did so many things right, so many things that Secret Invasion itself did wrong. Most important to me, is that it was accessible. I am a total stranger to the cosmic part of the Marvel Universe, and writers Abnett and Lanning provided some of the smoothest exposition ever.   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn(noreply@blogger.com) DC COMICS BATMAN #684 FINAL CRISIS SECRET FILES #1 GREEN LANTERN #36 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #28 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #22 LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #49 SUPERMAN #683 TEEN TITANS #66 TRINITY #31 MARVEL COMICS AVENGERS INVADERS #7 CAPTAIN AMERICA #45 FANTASTIC FOUR #562 GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #8 INCREDIBLE HERCULES #124 KICK ASS #5 MARVELS EYE OF CAMERA #2 WOLVERINE #70 X-FORCE #10 I am looking forward to Avengers/Invaders #7. Krueger has hooked me with this stunning move by the original Human Torch to liberate and lead the LMD’s against the humans. I am sure that Captain America #45 will be another excellent read. This title is so dependable.   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn(noreply@blogger.com) Steve then frees himself and Fleischer. Fleischer is stunned and asks who Steve is. Steve replies that Fleischer will find out soon enough. Steve races to where his costume and items were being held. Steve puts on his Captain America costume. Fleischer is stunned and comments that he underestimated the Americans. I also liked Steve’s self-deprecating comments in response to Lior gushing over the tales that she has heard about the great Captain America. Steve brushing the tales off as just propaganda highlights the fact that Steve did not assume the mantle of Captain America for the glory. That Steve shoulders this mantle of Captain America for the good of the country and to help inspire his fellow American soldiers.   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn(noreply@blogger.com) Now that Brubaker’s monster story arc involving Lukin/Red Skull has concluded, I am curious to see what Brubaker has in store for us next. I enjoy Bucky as Captain America and I am looking forward to getting to see Bucky finally accepting his destiny and embracing his role as Captain America. I am confident that Captain America #43 will be a quality read. Let’s go ahead and hit this review. I like that Bucky constantly thinks about what Steve would have done or if Steve would approve of what he is doing or be proud of him. Brubaker always gives the proper respect to Steve by having Bucky admit that Steve was a better fighter or that Steve was stronger or that Steve was faster. This is a smart way to try and win over comic book readers who might still be upse...   [read the full post]

By noreply@blogger.com (Rokk Krinn) New Avengers #43: 23% (12 votes) Trinity #8: 15% (8 votes) Ultimate X-Men #96: 9% (5 votes) Green Lantern Corps #26: 5% (3 votes) Justice League of America #23: 5% (3 votes) Legion of Super Heroes #44: 3% (2 votes) Superman #678: 3% (2 votes) Immortal Iron Fist #17: 3% (2 votes) Daredevil #109: 3% (2 votes) X-Men Legacy #214: 1% (1 vote) Brave and the Bold #15: 0 votes I have already properly skewered Uncanny X-Men #500 in my review. Suffice it to say, I am still stunned that Brubaker was attached to such a poorly written comic book. I am a big fan of Brubaker and have loved his run on Captain America and his run on Daredevil. I find that Brubaker always delivers such a consistent and well crafted issue each and every month.   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn We cut to the SHIELD Helicarrier where the Falcon is upset with Tony for making Bucky the new Captain America. Tony retorts that he is simply honoring Steve’s wishes to carry on the Captain America tradition and to help save Bucky. Tony then suggests that the Falcon go help Bucky with his new role as Captain America. Falcon says that he will work with Bucky. Brubaker ends Captain America #37 with a fantastic hook ending as Sharon realizes that the man in Arnim Zola’s lab may look and sound like Steve Rogers, but he is clearly not Steve Rogers. I imagine that this is the Grand Director who was the 1950’s Captain America who had his name legally changed to Steve Rogers and had surgery so he looked like Steve and had the same voice as Steve.   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn Now, after reading Captain America #34, I was sure that this issue was going to win the Che for best read of the week. I loved the debut of Bucky as the new Captain America. Brubaker handled the passing of the shield superbly. The ending was phenomenal and this issue simply reinforced my beliefs that this is one of the best titles on the market from either Marvel or DC. But, then I read Super Powers #0 and just like Eli Manning engineering a last second win in the Super Bowl, Ross and Krueger managed a last second win against Brubaker. I know that many people would select Captain America #34, but the fact is Project Super Powers #0 was simply the best issue that I read this week. Captain America may be one of the best titles, but for this one week, Captain Ame...   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn Creative Team Writer: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Steve Epting Inks: Butch Guice Captain America stands there and thinks how he will never replace Steve and that he can’t be Steve. However, he can honor Steve and make Steve proud of him with his own style of being Captain America. I have to say that I think Bucky makes an awesome Captain America. Brubaker is handling Bucky’s transitioning into the role of Captain America perfectly. I like that Brubaker has Bucky continually emphasis that he is not Steve Rogers. That he cannot act like Steve and do the same things that Steve did. That Bucky has to do things his way in order to honor Steve and to make him proud.   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn Captain America continues to be one of the best reads on the market from either Marvel or DC. Brubaker’s work on this title has been simply stunning. Captain America #33 promises to be a huge issue as we finally get to see the long ...

By Rokk Krinn Synopsis: We begin with Hawkeye having a flashback to when he first joined the Avengers and underwent hand to hand combat training from Captain America. Captain America acts like a total hard-ass jerk more reminiscent of Ultimate Captain America than the 616 version. We cut to Wolverine arriving at some seedy dive for a beer. Wolverine asks the bartender who is in the back room. The bartender answers that Parker Robbins is back there. That Robbins is The Hood. Wolverine kicks down the door to the back room. The Hood turns invisible. Wolverine grabs the bald guy and tells him that The Hood can turn visible again because Wolverine can smell him. The Hood appears with his guns drawn at Wolverine and informs Logan that he is the one who stinks, not The Hoo...   [read the full post]

By Rokk Krinn Synopsis: This issue starts with Sharon Carter talking with a S.H.I.E.L.D. psychiatrist for a psych evaluation. Sharon tells the doctor about how Maria Hill asked Sharon to use her close friendship with Captain America to set up a trap so S.H.I.E.L.D. could arrest him. Sharon tells the doctor that it angered her that Maria Hill would ask Sharon to use her relationship with Captain America in order to capture him. We shift to the S.H.I.E.L.D. psychiatrist walking through a graveyard and meeting with the Red Skull. TH psychiatrist hits a button on his belt and shuts off the illusion that masked his true appearance. The psychiatrist is actually Faustus. Faustus tells the Red Skull that Sharon Carter is falling so deeply in love with Captain America because Faustus...   [read the full post]