chrischurch522

November 21, 2011 11:41 pm downloaded the kindle app just so i could read this - 33% in and i love it so far!

November 21, 2011 2:50 pm Josh - would love to read your work, but i don't have a nook or kindle - how can i download to read on my desktop? thanks, chris

January 13, 2011 10:59 pm I agree with much of the review above - i think the grounded story arc is the worst superman story i have ever read with this issue included.  everything about this story was cliche and boring.  superman is the most powerful hero in the dcu and he has nothing better to do than debate the moral dilemma of environment vs economy handled in a superficial manner?

November 22, 2010 11:03 am

Probably my least favorite of the 4 episodes so far, but still very good.  i enjoyed the twist with the "gang" members being caretakers, fighting to care for their group.  It is this type of moral dilemma that i love about the book/show - how far will people go to protect their lives and the lives of those they are caring for.

A couple of questions while trying to avoid spoilers...

How do people think they will end this 1st season of 6 episodes? I thought going in that it would end with a conflict between shane and rick, but with only 2 episodes left I don't think they have time to get to that?  maybe they will end the season leaving the hill, finally finding a safer place to live?

What are the predictions of what will happen to Merle?  I think it would be cool if he ended up being a certain very important villian from the comic down the road, but that would mean his story wouldn't have much resolution in these 1st six episodes.

 I hope that they don't rush through storylines - shane vs rick, Merle's story given that they were originally only approved for 6 episodes.

@Paul - thanks for the write-up, i look forward to them every monday morning.

November 1, 2010 11:52 am

My favorite comic, now my favorite new tv show - i am very excited about this.

What did people think about the helicopter that rick saw/heard flying in atlanta?  really there or not?  that was something i saw as a possible big difference from the comic that i was very curious about.

 @Paul - I really enjoyed your recap, would you consider making it a recap/review in the future?  i was curious to hear what you thought of the episode.

May 13, 2010 9:59 am this was the worst comic book that i have read in a long time.  Even after death they continue to retcon the sentry into being a central character in the marvel U - felt totally artificial - rogue crying about sentry dying because she dated him at some point which they just made up for this issue???  Terrible.

September 6, 2009 3:43 am can anyone explain what they think happened at the end of this book? i never lied to you?  a clown?

November 14, 2008 1:10 pm

I really enjoyed this issue - my potw.  A really FUN issue with spidey and the punisher which is really what i am looking for.  i really thought the interlude with JJ Jameson was hilarious (by joe kelly and barry kitson).  thought paolo rivera's art was cool and a bit different which i like. 

I am impressed by BND's ability to stay on schedule - with so many comics late these days they have put out books 3xs a month this whole year (with multiple double sized, extras, and an annual) - all that and in my opinion high quality stories and art.

October 17, 2008 3:31 pm

Always enjoy your reviews, thanks for all the thoughts.  I guess some of it is a matter of taste because I have been loving BND, especially this story arc…

 

Things I like…

 

My favorite thing about spidey books has always been the rich supporting cast and subplots.  Using the 3x a month format they are able to develop these characters as they haven’t in the past.  I enjoyed the new developments with the osborns in this arc and look forward to more of the harry/peter/lily triangle and relationship development.  Glad to see eddie brock back and looking forward to more anti-venom stories.  Can’t wait for Flash next week! 

 

Overall tone – I love slott’s writing and I think his spidey dialogue is always great.  He always has a couple lines that make me laugh in every issue, and my 14 year old son thinks this book is hilarious.  I had gotten tired of the depressing JMS tone in the back in black period and I really enjoy the more light-hearted feel.

 

Artists – amazing throughout the series – JR jr was great in these last 6 issues and mcniven/kitsen/mckone/Jimenez/Martin have been terrific.

 

Things I don’t like from BND…

 

Uneven quality – while I feel this last issue and arc have been terrific, I will certainly admit that with 4 different writers some of the stories have been lacking (Bob Gale’s freak stories for example).

 

Continued reference to OMD without any closure – while it doesn’t bother me as much as some people, I am constantly surprised that they continue referring to and building stories on the OMD storyline and don’t know why they don’t just move on – there are clearly lots of other stories to tell.

August 28, 2008 9:41 am i have really been enjoying the new avengers/mighty avengers si issues, and this is another solid issue filling in the invasion back story.  the only problem i am beginning to have with them is that given the main series is moving a bit slowly, and all of these main tie ins are taking place prior to the main book i am getting a little tired of waiting for things to move forward - hopefully soon.