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140 Character Reviews 12/18/2013: Gamma Week

Aaron Meyers and friends
December 19, 2013
140 Character Reviews, Reviews

Welcome to the third week of Comics Bulletin’s newest feature, 140 Character Reviews. As you can see, we asked some of our Twitter friends to allow us to share their 140 char reviews of this week’s new comics, and they shared some fantastic commentary with us. Wanna join us? We’d love to have you. Please see the notes at the bottom of this column for the rules. What do you think of this column? Have a suggestion to make this better? Disagree with any of our reviewers? Please share your notes in the comments – or tweet us @comicsbulletin.

Animal Man #26 (DC Comics)

Really enjoying this arc of animal man. I'll be sad when This ends. pic.twitter.com/dg12Ociwr1

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Black Science #2 (Image Comics)

Black Science #2 did not disappoint! This is the sci fi epic we all need. No! Deserve! pic.twitter.com/61FkFkQRDT

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Damn I'm glad I decided to give Black Science a try. Issue 2 was just as awesome as the first. Great stuff by @Remender & @matteoscalera

— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 18, 2013

Bounce #8 (Image Comics)

The Bounce still continues to keep me hooked. Loving seeing how this story will unfold. pic.twitter.com/yshSofe6mE

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

and after reading Sex #9 & The Bounce #8, how is Joe Casey not on every Best of 2013 list? #tryingthings @ComicsBulletin

— Taylor (@capelessT) December 18, 2013

Buzzkill #4 (Dark Horse Comics)

Buzzkill is an awesome mini series. What an ending. Dont miss this story. pic.twitter.com/VNb0ZOpKp9

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Captain Midnight #6 (Dark Horse Comics)

Another action packed issue of Capitan Midnight. Really enjoying this story. pic.twitter.com/xFiVaeDBHo

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Conan The Barbarian #23 (Dark Horse Comics)

What a heart breaking issue of Conan. This whole run has been epic. pic.twitter.com/JyTNKQy4WL

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Riccardo Burchielli and @brianwood leave it all on the page in today's Conan #23, gonna be hard for any of the week's great books to top it.

— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) December 18, 2013

Daredevil #34 (Marvel Comics)

Dont make him angry. You wouldn't like him when he's angry. Really good issue of Daredevil (like always). pic.twitter.com/D6o5lXp92A

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

I have been a big fan of Mark Waid's entire Daredevil run and this issue is a perfect example why. Great writing, great art, great book

— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 18, 2013

Dark Horse Presents #31 (Dark Horse Comics)

Uh oh, someone's gonna have to work on her anger and public image! Furious: Role Model, Dark Horse Presents #31 pic.twitter.com/2afkEKignW

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) December 19, 2013

Working on the ol' superhero monologue in front of a mirror — Furious: Role Model, Dark Horse Presents #31 pic.twitter.com/xWH9w4E3vN

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) December 19, 2013

But without question, Integer City does have the classiest rides! Dark Horse Presents #31 pic.twitter.com/aqOxZedpO9

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) December 19, 2013

Life for a private dick in Integer City sure is rough! Dark Horse Presents #31 pic.twitter.com/QB8QHABVAk

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) December 19, 2013

Great issue of Dark Horse Presents this week. Loved the Mind MGMT story this week. pic.twitter.com/fNPT519W2R

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Department Of Monsterology #3 (Renegade Arts Entertainment)

Wow! Great 2-page pinup in the back of #DeptOfMonsterology #3 pic.twitter.com/Xc9EZANImt

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) December 19, 2013

Team Challenger has a situation on The Derleth… #DeptOfMonsterology #3 pic.twitter.com/JngRT6NxPf

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) December 19, 2013

East Of West #8 (Image Comics)

East of West is so awesome. Also I want this panel on a T-Shirt pic.twitter.com/YEHDyQGxl8

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

FF #15 (Marvel Comics)

I'm going to miss the hell out of FF. Another great issue! Can't wait to see how it all ends next month

— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 18, 2013

Ghost #1 (Dark Horse Comics)

Really happy to have Ghost back. Great first issue. Dont miss this. pic.twitter.com/kyytrBGJDR

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Harley Quinn #1 (DC Comics)

Harley Quinn #1 isn't for me, but I'm intrigued by what they're doing with the book, its a true departure from New 52 form. @ComicsBulletin

— Taylor (@capelessT) December 18, 2013

Harley Quinn #1 kept up all the fun that #0 had. I am loving everything that @jpalmiotti & @AmandaRantsAlot are doing so far! Great stuff

— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 18, 2013

Harley Quinn issue 1. Great read! This Harley is quite a treat pic.twitter.com/1pNO9IJK5g

— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 18, 2013

Locke And Key Alpha #2 (IDW)

Locke & Key, thank you for the amazing story. One of my all time favorites. pic.twitter.com/iSw9orLyw9

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Massive #18 (Dark Horse Comics)

What an issue of The Massive. One of the most powerful issues so far. pic.twitter.com/BIqwqQPF5J

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Midas Flesh #1 (BOOM! Studios)

Fun all ages first issue of The Midas Flesh. Looking forward to more. pic.twitter.com/y4yllmLCxx

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Mind The Gap #16 (Image Comics)

Awesome 1st issue of Season 2 of Mind the Gap. Catch up on this series people, dont miss out! pic.twitter.com/e4O9CwD62o

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Never Ending #2 (Dark Horse Comics)

Wow what a great 2nd issue of Never Ending. Cant wait to see how it ends. pic.twitter.com/smlrtAuk7N

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Pretty Deadly #3 (Image Comics)

OH YES. Pretty Deadly really came together in this 3rd issue. Make sure you read this. pic.twitter.com/hdvDxOo1r0

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Between stunning art of @emmartian & the beautiful story by @kellysue I fall more and more for the poetry of Pretty Deadly.I love this book

— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 18, 2013

Revival #16 (Image Comics)

Awesome issue of Revival. #nuffsaid pic.twitter.com/J418r9bzHK

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Saga #17 (Image Comics)

Saga…damn you. damn you so much. pic.twitter.com/N5A3FrfP3r

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Secret #4 (Image Comics)

Every issue of Secret is worth the wait. Awesome book. pic.twitter.com/toxNlqQmeK

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Sex #9 (Image Comics)

Sex continues to get me going. Loved the guest art in this issue. Great start to the 2nd arc. pic.twitter.com/D8ij3GsRcq

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

S.H.O.O.T. First #3 (Image Comics)

Really enjoying S.H.O.O.T. First. Looking forward to seeing how it ends. pic.twitter.com/No0MW9RVfR

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Sledgehammer 44 Lightning War #2 (Dark Horse Comics)

Sledgehammer 44 is really awesome. Great 2nd issue of this new arc. pic.twitter.com/vq0z98NeDg

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Strange Nation #3 (Available through Comixology Connect)

Strange Nation by @PaulAllor is one addictive and bizarre comic! I can't wait to find out more about Dr. Milo… pic.twitter.com/NVREgFPQ34

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) December 19, 2013

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #29 (IDW)

I read this weeks Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Now I need to read Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This was rad. pic.twitter.com/UcjRUvBNQy

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Thor God Of Thunder #16 (Marvel Comics)

THHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! #nuffsaid (p.s. great issue @jasonaaron)

— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 18, 2013

Uncanny Avengers #15 (Marvel Comics)

Uncanny Avengers is one of the best books in the Marvel U. @Remender has written a master piece. Wow. pic.twitter.com/3H5oj0iarG

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Voice In The Dark #2 (Image Comics)

A voice in the dark is a really intense & powerful story. Really good 2nd issue. pic.twitter.com/hjTtCJX2kz

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Wonder Woman #26 (DC Comics)

Wonder Woman is a shining star of the New 52. I love this run so much. So well done. pic.twitter.com/OtlxJVfbc6

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

X-Men #8 (Marvel Comics)

Another great issue of x-men (women) this week. @brianwood is writing a really compelling run. pic.twitter.com/4qgxNlncIX

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 19, 2013

Young Avengers #14 (Marvel Comics)

Young Avengers I will miss you greatly. pic.twitter.com/oN8OF71XJB

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Young Avengers. What can I say. I loved it again. @kierongillen, @McKelvie & assorted others are sending it out with the party it deserves

— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 18, 2013

Young Avengers continues to be super awesome. Can't wait for the oversized collection that's sure to follow! pic.twitter.com/DOVwZoQDh5

— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 18, 2013

Zero #4 (Image Comics)

Zero #4 was awesome. My god, what an issue. pic.twitter.com/LYYFCDisL1

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 18, 2013

Please join our 140 character crew! Just tweet us @ComicsBulletin to take part in this. (We won’t post you without your say-so—that would be bad netiquette!) We’ll add you to our follow list so don’t worry about tweeting to us, adding hashtags or anything else. We’ll run the comments uncensored – say whatever you like – and with any art or anything else you include. If you’d like to include a bio, link or whatever, let us know. We hope you’ll join us!

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