Tag Archives: the runaways

A-Force 2 review

Posted on July 1, 2015 by healed1337

The first issue of A-Force introduced the all-female superhero team and gave us both a giant shark attack and some great drama. After Miss America damaged the wall between Acadia and the next realm, the Thors sent her to prison. … Continue reading →

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A-Force 1 review

Posted on May 20, 2015 by healed1337

Although I’m still not yet sure how I feel about Marvel’s Secret Wars event, one must admit it gives Marvel an opportunity to try all sorts of interesting experiments. The one I’ve been looking forward to the most is A-Force.

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Avengers Academy retrospective

Posted on January 26, 2015 by healed1337

Part of my reading goal for the year is to read at least one major comic story arc or comic run every month, whether I’m writing fiction that month or not, and then write a blog post about it. This … Continue reading →

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Favourite Wolverine moments

Posted on October 12, 2014 by healed1337

This coming Wednesday, Marvel is killing off their most popular mutant character, Wolverine. There are most certainly legions of fans who don’t want him to be killed off and I feel for you. However for every fan who wants him … Continue reading →

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Avengers Undercover 3 review

Posted on April 23, 2014 by healed1337

This might just be the issue Avengers Arena haters have been waiting for. It just depends on the way you hated Arena.

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Battle of the Atom 1 and All New X-Men 16 review

Posted on September 4, 2013 by healed1337

I’m reviewing both of these as one because they both released this week, they’re part 1 and 2 of the Battle of the Atom X-Men crossover, and they were both written by Brian Michael Bendis. These two issues flow together … Continue reading →

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Avengers Arena 13 review

Posted on August 15, 2013 by healed1337

Those who miss Avengers Academy may actually enjoy this issue, even if they hate the concept of Avengers Arena. It’s written by guest writer Christos Gage as it focuses on the world outside of Arcade’s Murderworld. It explains why nobody … Continue reading →

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Avengers Arena 1 review

Posted on December 13, 2012 by healed1337

Avengers Arena was a polarizing series from the moment it was announced. It’s supposed to be kind of like Battle Royale or Hunger Games, but with super powered teenagers – at least half of them are pre-existing. For the sake … Continue reading →

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Nerd Journal – Thoughts on Avengers Arena

Posted on September 18, 2012 by healed1337

Avengers Arena was recently announced as one of Marvel’s new titles this fall/winter. The basic premise is that Arcade, a well-known villain in the Marvel Universe, is somehow going to kidnap a bunch of teenagers and throw them into his … Continue reading →

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