Welcome to the first 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.
Action Comics #26 (DC Comics)
Action Comics 26 is a good book that opens up the women in Superman's life. Lois, Lana, Diana, and Lara are all bad asses in their own right
— Ethan C. Wright (@EthanCW) December 5, 2013
Lois Lane: Unattainable, friend-zone, taken love interest.
— Ethan C. Wright (@EthanCW) December 5, 2013
Lana Lang: Hometown love that knows his beginnings. Also, likes to help people, and is badass multi-talent.
— Ethan C. Wright (@EthanCW) December 5, 2013
Diana: Greek goddess that mirrors Superman. Has complicated family issues, and knows the repercussions of being a God.
— Ethan C. Wright (@EthanCW) December 5, 2013
Lara Lor-Van: Mother with a rebellious streak, and a prepper mentality. She'd shoot first and ask questions later.
— Ethan C. Wright (@EthanCW) December 5, 2013
Good news! Thanks to @gregpak & @AaronKuder #ActionComics finally feels like a flagship book! Superman fans rejoice!
— Taylor (@capelessT) December 4, 2013
It really says something that I like this Clark/Lana dynamic in the AC #26 preview more than the 8 seasons of Smallville Clark/Lana dynamic.
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 4, 2013
Amazing X-Men #2 (Marvel Comics)
Really enjoyed Amazing X-Men #2. Just real good fun.
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 5, 2013
Amazing X-Men #2 is straight up nutso. I dont even know what to think but it doesnt matter, its really fun read. pic.twitter.com/T41XlGMZaL
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Avengers Annual #1 (Marvel Comics)
Avengers Annual #1 is great! That's how you do a holiday issue! pic.twitter.com/l6IPUOIJRI
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
@AaronMeyers I feel so cool to be in on an alpha part. *blush*
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 4, 2013
Batman Superman #6 (DC Comics)
What I love about Batman/Superman is that there arent limits on the stories. This arc has been a lot of fun pic.twitter.com/xKPiX3DtCm
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Burn The Orphanage Born To Lose #2 (Image Comics)
Burn The Orphanage #2 was crazy cakes. I think I love this now. In fact, I know I do. pic.twitter.com/n0lTo7mV1T
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Cataclysm The Ultimates’ Last Stand #2 (Marvel Comics)
Oof Cataclysm #2. Intense. pic.twitter.com/dwsqcnttMF
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Catalyst Comix #6 (Dark Horse Comics)
The Amazing Grace part of Catalyst Comix has been my favorite every month, but its been a good read overall pic.twitter.com/hOD7IfVcoJ
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Daredevil Dark Nights #7 (Marvel Comics)
This run of Daredevil Dark Knights has been a lot of fun. Action packed read. pic.twitter.com/zCyCYiBc16
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Earth 2 #18 (DC Comics)
Okay, now we've got Aquawoman and…someone not quite expected. Great issue, @TomTaylorMade. #Earth2
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 4, 2013
Fearless Defenders #12 (Marvel Comics)
It makes me sad to see final issue next to the listing for Fearless Defenders this week Thank you @cullenbunn & @WillSliney for a great book
— chris hogan (@unlikelynerd) December 3, 2013
The Fox #2 (Archie Comics)
The Fox continues to impress! Retro cool stuff happening here.
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 5, 2013
I am loving The Fox from Red Circle comics. So much fun. Both main story & backup. pic.twitter.com/x57SIuyNlt
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
God Is Dead #4 (Avatar Press)
Is it weird that I kinda love God is Dead now? Conceptually the story has gotten 10000x better than issue 1. pic.twitter.com/xz6AIpFc8l
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Grindhouse Doors Open At Midnight #3 (Dark Horse Comics)
Grindhouse #3 did not disappoint. @alexdecampi knows how to write some great women space prison horror. pic.twitter.com/4qlsRm9WO3
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Guardians Of The Galaxy #9 (Marvel Comics)
My god, @f_francavilla's Guardians of the Galaxy art is amazing. These two issues have been a super treat. pic.twitter.com/glR4wKQF3i
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
@AaronMeyers @f_francavilla he's wonderful. I can't get all of his books bc he's so darn busy!
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 5, 2013
Great Pacific #12 (Image Comics)
. @joeharris's Great Pacific is amazing. The complexity & dynamics of this story make it such a great read. pic.twitter.com/6XKv19vxSi
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Green Arrow #26 (DC Comics)
Glad we're past Zero Year and get back into Green Arrow awesomeness. The Outsider War is off to promising start. @JeffLemire @And_Sorrentino
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 4, 2013
Hellboy In Hell #5 (Dark Horse Comics)
Hellboy in Hell has been a strange trip. pic.twitter.com/ALetr9iiAp
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Hinterkind #3 (DC Comics)
Issue 3 of Hinterkind really sealed the deal for me. Im in on this book for the long haul. pic.twitter.com/33emUbiNEr
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Hulk Annual #1 (Marvel Comics)
Hulk Annual #1 was awesome! pic.twitter.com/ZvBbxLFw3B
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Inhumanity #1 (Marvel Comics)
Wow. For an establishing issue, Inhumanity #1 was kinda dark. Still loved it. Makes the sting of Inhuman pushed to April hurt more though.
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 4, 2013
Inhumanity #1 is a good recap / kick off to the event. I'm a sucker for Inhumans. pic.twitter.com/HVPfkDDtY1
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
@ComicsBulletin Matt Fraction's spin on Inhumanity is exactly what a rarely used idea needs to not only become relevant but entertaining.
— Sorta Jamie Carbone (@Carbonics) December 5, 2013
Invincible Universe #8 (Image Comics)
I love reading every issue of Invincible Universe! @philhester & @ToddNauck make magic every time its out! pic.twitter.com/7Mn0I3Jq0u
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Iron Man #19 (Marvel Comics)
This whole run of Iron Man has been fantastic. This latest arc is really awesome. pic.twitter.com/ejF0vOxSc4
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Longshot Saves The Marvel Universe #3 (Marvel Comics)
This Longshot series has been a lot of fun. pic.twitter.com/h0othTnnAq
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Marvel Knights Spider-Man #3 (Marvel Comics)
Marvel Knights Spider-Man continues to be a visual feast. So insane. So good. pic.twitter.com/TtEybss1Gj
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Marvel Knights Spider-Man continues to be a visual feast. So insane. So good. pic.twitter.com/TtEybss1Gj
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Marvel Knights X-Men #2 (Marvel Comics)
Enjoyed Marvel Knights X-Men #2 a lot. I love the art & the story is unfolding well. pic.twitter.com/22bXpTxQIB
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Mocking Dead #4 (Dynamite)
The Mocking Dead has been a really surprising and funny comic. If you missed it, get it in trade. pic.twitter.com/PrWtglY55t
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Prophet #41 (Image Comics)
This is my monthly tweet about how Prophet is the greatest (top 10) Sci Fi epic of the last few years. pic.twitter.com/D9puNDc8G2
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Reality Check #4 (Image Comics)
Oh Reality Check I will miss you so much! Such a great little tale!!! Only four issues in total, but such life in those pages!
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 4, 2013
Rover Red Charlie #1 (Avatar Press)
Red Rover Charlie was kinda….woah. pic.twitter.com/E9W3XNk0al
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Secret Avengers #12 (Marvel Comics)
I didnt realize that @ales_kot was on Secret Avengers now. Really enjoyed this last issue. pic.twitter.com/wk7V7zigIh
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Six-Gun Gorilla #6 (BOOM! Studios)
I loved Six Gun Gorilla a lot. What a great meta story. We're talking about this on @comicstherapy this week pic.twitter.com/caR8CA2IOV
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
The Star Wars #4 (Dark Horse Comics)
The Star Wars has been a really odd read. So familiar yet not. But totally enjoyable. pic.twitter.com/OoomH1umWm
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
@AaronMeyers R2 talking is soooo weird. Love this book.
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 4, 2013
Good our first review of the day. The Star Wars 4. I like this book a lot and it's a treat to see all of our favorites slightly tweaked!
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 4, 2013
Suicide Risk #8 (BOOM! Studios)
The way the story has unfolded in Suicide Risk has been pretty awesome. Really interesting series. pic.twitter.com/iyAi2qz6y6
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Superior Spider-Man #23 (Marvel Comics)
Superior Spider-Man #23 has some pretty awesome stuff going on. pic.twitter.com/a7qYN248LZ
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Smooth move, Otto. Great issue. #SuperiorSpiderMan @DanSlott @Christosgage @humberto_ramos @delgaduck
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 4, 2013
Think Tank #11 (Image Comics)
Think Tank is such a good book. I love it more & more with every issue. @RahsanEkedal's art is superb. pic.twitter.com/vpcWxWkYVa
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
THINK TANK #11: very bold speculative fiction based on real world tech, fully on board to support @topcowmatt @RahsanEkedal for Season 1 & 2
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) December 5, 2013
Trillium #5 (DC Comics/Vertigo
Trillium is so amazing. Truly a comic you can point to as to why comics are important. pic.twitter.com/Baz3t4N4Xo
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
TRILLIUM #5: beautiful visuals and crisp writing are lessened by format tinkering that adds no value, form is not following function
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) December 5, 2013
Triple Helix #3 (IDW)
I really like the retro feel of Triple Helix. Classic comic book fun. pic.twitter.com/l7wdgCeqfl
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 5, 2013
Velvet #2 (Dark Horse Comics)
Velvet #2 is a crazy thrill ride! I cant wait to talk about this on @ComicsTherapy this week. pic.twitter.com/J9fPG5LkqA
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
Young Avengers #13 (Marvel Comics)
Young Avengers, I love you. Such a good issue / arc / series. pic.twitter.com/WTR1hOYn7k
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) December 4, 2013
"The current Teen Titans is totally better than the current Young Avengers."- No One, 2013.
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 4, 2013
I say it every month, but @kierongillen @McKelvie are making the best young adult superhero book out right now. It's what I wanted from TT.
— Ken Godberson III (@KenGodbersonIII) December 4, 2013
What can you say about Young Avengers? Wonderful book. Super storytelling. I'll miss it terribly.
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) December 4, 2013
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