140 Character Reviews 4/22/15

Arkham Knight 3 is so good. The series has been excellent so far. I love this alternate gotham. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

AVENGERS WORLD #20 (Marvel Comics)

Avengers World is a must read for anyone invested in the Marvel Universe. pic.twitter.com/dRUMqE9psI

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Avengers World 20 moves the story along well. I'm really enjoying the Shang-Chi story in particular. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

BEYOND BELIEF #1 (Image Comics)

Beyond Belief is a great new addition to the "Thrilling Adventure Hour" universe. These are fun books. pic.twitter.com/9hKzNvic39

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

Beyond Belief 1 is a lot of fun. I love ghost hunter stories, especially if they have a nice twist. I really enjoyed this one. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

BLACK WIDOW #17 (Marvel Comics)

if you dont know how good Black Widow is by now, you may never ever ever know. pic.twitter.com/u8JmcT2cQ2

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

CHEW #48 (Image Comics)

Even as Chew gets darker, it still maintains its bizarre sense of humor. A really enjoyable combination. pic.twitter.com/qXq43WsHrr

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE #3 (DC Comics)

Convergence #3 all but settles it: this is a terrible event. Zero tension. Recycled art. Poor writing. Don't waste your money.

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 22, 2015

CONVERGENCE: ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #1 (DC Comics)

Convergence Adventures /Superman: that's the Supergirl who sacrificed herself in Crisis. 2nd solid Marv Wolfman comic pic.twitter.com/flMRMRDxmD

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE: BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #1 (DC Comics)

Convergence Batman & Outsiders was way better than I expected it to be. Marvelous Carlos D'Ando art. pic.twitter.com/Dktipqdgfi

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE: THE FLASH #1 (DC Comics)

I picked up Flash Convergence for the Allred cover but I really liked the art inside too. pic.twitter.com/Xwnx6SYUgO

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Convergence Flash is solid enough. Barry's loneliness is nice but wow an awful lot of people were stuck in Gotham. pic.twitter.com/BsZA5DhcFJ

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

The best part about Convergence: The Flash #1 is Mike Allred's gorgeous cover. Unfortunately, the narrative is middling at best.

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 22, 2015

CONVERGENCE: GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1 (DC Comics)

Convergence Green Lantern Corps is a bleak nasty repetitious slog. No fun at all. pic.twitter.com/9dWSsxlaHe

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE: HAWKMAN #1 (DC Comics)

Hawkman Convergence was actually a really great read. I love Trumans art. pic.twitter.com/v7bZWFWzfE

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Convergence Hawkman is the best of the week so far with spectacular Truman/Alcatena art, rousing story by Jeff Parker pic.twitter.com/feMR8jzI1k

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

Convergence: Hawkman is far from the worst Convergence mini. Talk about damning with faint praise… pic.twitter.com/DyJb94pwkQ

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #1 (DC Comics)

Convergence Justice League was just plain fun. I love Justice League Detroit way more than I should. pic.twitter.com/GZ0o21jLCe

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE: THE NEW TEEN TITANS #1 (DC Comics)

Convergence New Teen Titans was solid professional fun with an entertaining match between two sets of heroes. pic.twitter.com/GgH8W8x8wX

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

Convergence: New Teen Titans #1 has the quality and heart that is missing from this event. DC should've tapped Wolfman for the main series.

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 22, 2015

More Convergence: New Teen Titans – it was nice to see the original gang back together again, especially with Nicola Scott's art. Fantastic.

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 22, 2015

Even more Convergence: New Teen Titans – Wolfman cuts to the characters' core early, reminding us why this team was and still is so beloved.

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 22, 2015

I'm just not compelled enough by these Convergence books to keep on. Great art on this New Teen Titans book though! pic.twitter.com/tQh3sc0nrl

— M Bear (@lepineisme) April 22, 2015

CONVERGENCE: SUPERBOY AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1 (DC Comics)

The Gus Storms / Mark Farmer art on Convergence Legion is lovely and Stuart Moore's story is a delight. Ayla /Clark! pic.twitter.com/9voMppNsmF

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE: SWAMP THING #1 (DC Comics)

Swamp Thing Convergence had awesome art too. Really pleased with my DC pick ups this week! pic.twitter.com/kPbqZYwCTi

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Oh yeah! Convergence Swamp Thing with fun and introspective writing by Len Wein, dizzying awesome Kelley Jones art. pic.twitter.com/RmHYXSTboW

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

CONVERGENCE: WONDER WOMAN #1 (DC Comics)

I am a sucker for White pants suit era Wonder Woman. really great art in this convergence issue too. pic.twitter.com/JJrvyX8SQ9

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Convergence Wonder Woman: wonderful Joshua Middleton art but why is WW fighting Batman villains again? pic.twitter.com/2FMGdaaFdn

— Jason Sacks (@jasonsacks) April 23, 2015

Convergence: Wonder Woman has strong art & does good w Steve+Etta but I'm sick of this Diana in Gotham trend. pic.twitter.com/VBIA7qJySE

— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) April 22, 2015

Convergence: Wonder Woman, meh. Ok to look at in parts. Won't be getting issue two. pic.twitter.com/jxpw0qO1Ni

— M Bear (@lepineisme) April 22, 2015

CREEPY #20 (Dark Horse Comics)

There is a new issue of Creepy out this week. There are some great stories in this one! pic.twitter.com/Hsvs6UdsyF

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

CREEPY #20: Skinny by @mattsouthworth is amazing–creepy but with lots of heart too, great story! pic.twitter.com/dAoO3p4TVJ

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

CREEPY #20: Bowser–wonderful tale with color art by Richard Corben pic.twitter.com/ZaRxgCxR04

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

CREEPY #20: Verto–awesome tale of itchy creepiness by @79SemiFinalist. Loved it! pic.twitter.com/vHz9sz2BT7

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

CURB STOMP #3 (BOOM! Studios)

Curb Stomp is the best girl gang street brawl fight for the city comic out right now. pic.twitter.com/T6bGhBe5jE

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Curb Stomp is brutal, raw, and unrelenting. I really like this Warriors meets Los Bros Hernandez mini. pic.twitter.com/YsYGfh7bVd

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

DEADLY CLASS #12 (Image Comics)

Deadly class is seriously so intensely awesome. What a crazy issue. pic.twitter.com/dpSLEegNrx

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

DEADLY CLASS #12: This continues to be a powerful & intense book, balanced w/ so much heart. Wes Craig pouring passion into the layouts.

— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) April 22, 2015

Deadly Class 12 was good. I hope they spend more time at the school in the next arc though. Assuming everyone survives next issue. #NCBD

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

Deadly Class was so damn good this month, just like every month. Thrilling chases, heart rending drama. I love it. pic.twitter.com/PQUkZe6UJ0

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

DIVINITY #3 (Valiant Entertainment)

Divinity is unlike anything else Valiant is putting out. This story really has me hooked. pic.twitter.com/fRAWtj0Sfv

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Divinity #3 is another layered addition to the best work put out by Valiant. Kindt and Hairsine's miniseries is one of complexity and beauty

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 23, 2015

DRONES #1 (IDW Publishing)

DRONES #1: It's an intriguing look at our detached fascination with war as entertainment in the Modern Age.

— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) April 22, 2015

EFFIGY #4 (Vertigo Comics)

I'm enjoying Effigy, but it's definitely written by someone immersed in geek culture without much subtlety. pic.twitter.com/7egkiGC5aG

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

EMPIRE UPRISING #1 (IDW Publishing)

Empire Uprising got me to catch up on this story. Cool to have Thrillbent printing comics too. Cool series. pic.twitter.com/8e97C3mlZS

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

EMPTY #3 (Image Comics)

The Empty is some of @Jimmie_Robinson's best art work. Enjoying this series a lot. pic.twitter.com/qDDpO5VXRb

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

Wow. The Empty 3 is incredible. It's the best series that you're not reading right now. If you can find it, read it! #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

FRANKENSTEIN UNDERGROUND #2 (Dark Horse Comics)

Star Wars was fine. There sure was a lot that went on between the movies apparently… pic.twitter.com/uAoJnheuHE

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

FRANKENSTEIN UNDERGROUND #1: moody & weird with some amazing art pic.twitter.com/vO6DEpxadA

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

GALAXY QUEST #4 (IDW Publishing)

Just finished Galaxy Quest 4. This series was a lot of fun! It has me excited for the TV show. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

GOD IS DEAD #33 (Avatar Press)

God Is Dead continues to be weird, but fun. Issue 33 is pretty good! #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

GRINDHOUSE DRIVE IN BLEED OUT #4 (Dark Horse Comics)

I love Grindhouse so much. Always a bloody super fun read. pic.twitter.com/DaHlirBtmC

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY AND X-MEN BLACK VORTEX OMEGA #1 (Marvel Comics)

The end of Black Vortex adds an interesting aspect to All New X-Men 40. Maybe unintended but I think significant. pic.twitter.com/LUwINqhzZV

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

The Black Vortex Omega is a satisfying end to an interesting crossover. Some things will have a lasting impact, which I like. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

Final chapter of Black Vortex was the best of the crossover, but there's that damming with faint praise thing again. pic.twitter.com/UfTWB6WMHL

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #26 (Marvel Comics)

Ill be sad if Secret Wars wipes out the relationship stuff in Guardians of the Galaxy. pic.twitter.com/002a9wYL0Y

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

Guardians of the Galaxy 26 is a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to more shenanigans on Spartax. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

HULK #15 (Marvel Comics)

Hulk 15 is really good. I just hope that it isn't the end of Rulk. I've grown really fond of him. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

INTERSECT #6 (Image Comics)

Intersect is starting to come together. What a sad and engrossing story. pic.twitter.com/xw8PaDYmMo

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

INFINITE LOOP #1 (IDW Publishing)

I liked The Infinite Loop #1 a lot. Great art and a compelling story setup. pic.twitter.com/0s8M0VE7NQ

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

THE INFINITE LOOP #1: cool art & interesting premise–best of all it's really about love pic.twitter.com/YfLIRd9Vrc

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

INHUMAN SPECIAL #1 (Marvel Comics)

What a bold art choice for the Inhumans Special. I liked it a lot actually. this has been a good story line. pic.twitter.com/XRGEvjuAZL

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Inhumans Special: amazing, next level art. Feel like I'm missing something by not reading part one though. pic.twitter.com/4imCF2hFOx

— M Bear (@lepineisme) April 22, 2015

IVAR, TIMEWALKER #4 (Valiant Entertainment)

Ivar Timewalker has been a ton of fun. Every issue is a trill ride. pic.twitter.com/bPlS9PBI2g

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Ivar, Timewalker #4 is a fun, but ultimately heartbreaking chapter. I, like Neela, was on the verge of tears. pic.twitter.com/twFv1lr2dP

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 23, 2015

INVISIBLE REPUBLIC #2 (Image Comics)

So far Invisible Republic is off to a great start. Great art and rich story telling. pic.twitter.com/swOIVqtaeK

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

INVISIBLE REPUBLIC #2: I really like this lived-in dirty sci-fi full of dystopian crumble, crammed with so much rich detail in the panels.

— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) April 22, 2015

Invisible Republic 2 is awesome, and very dark. I feel like there's a ton to explore here and we've barely scratched the surface. #NCBD

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

KAPTARA #1 (Image Comics)

Love the art in Kaptara #1 and a sharp script for this first issue. I want to read more. pic.twitter.com/hyS2pKTGXW

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

KAPTARA #1: what a crazy comic! I think I kinda dig it 😉 pic.twitter.com/g2XhNDd242

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

KAPTARA #1: The plot is certainly swift moving w/ some clever bits, but overall was very underwhelmed by humor & goofy alien characters.

— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) April 22, 2015

Kaptara 1 is awesome! Great origin story, several chuckleworthy moments, and an interesting premise. I like the parallels to MOTU. #NCBD

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

Kaptara was an underwhelming debut that left me asking why I should return, besides McLeod's art which is A+ stuff. pic.twitter.com/sFz0hKyuXy

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

I'm totally sold on McLeod's art on Kaptara #1 pic.twitter.com/bf2TWSLF3K

— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) April 22, 2015

KING FLASH GORDON #3 (Dynamite Entertainment)

The King Flash Gordon series has been a lot of fun so far. pic.twitter.com/daXhNDcEV5

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

LAZARUS #16 (Image Comics)

The more that Lazarus fills in the back story and the world the more I love this story. pic.twitter.com/mH9DOCdklG

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

LAZARUS #16: It’s a chilling look at Hock Territory & the whole screwed up world, jammed w/ tense world-building. Brilliant. #BookOfTheWeek

— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) April 22, 2015

Lazarus #16 reminds what a deep set of ideas Rucka and Lark want to explore. A top notch, one shot character study. pic.twitter.com/ei2UVHdCur

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

Oooh Lazarus #16 is wordy. But it's from the point of view of Sister Bernard, which is eye-opening.

— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) April 22, 2015

Lazarus #16 is the first issue of the series I did not like. Too exposition-heavy, too much to look at, overly complicated execution.

— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) April 22, 2015

Ha! Lazarus has an optimistic view on the Israeli/Palestine conflict considering the two nations combine in that universe

— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) April 22, 2015

Optimism is funnily out of character for that book

— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) April 22, 2015

LIFE AFTER #9 (ONI Press)

The Life After really is a stupendous comic. Everyone should be reading this. pic.twitter.com/feL9Ac2nFc

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

The Life After just keeps adding more levels to the story. This is one of my favorite series right now & you should be reading it! #NCBD

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

The Life After #9 is more of the same insanity we've come to expect from Fialkov and Gabo. It's fantastic. pic.twitter.com/KLZhxDIcRv

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 22, 2015

MANIFEST DESTINY #14 (Image Comics)

Great to have a new issue of Manifest Destiny out. What a great series. pic.twitter.com/u7javYAO3H

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

MANIFEST DESTINY #14: Historical fiction as crisp and smart as the colors and voices, continually ups stakes w/ internal & external threats.

— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) April 22, 2015

Manifest Destiny is a series that keeps growing on me. Each new story finds new angles to explore on similar tropes. pic.twitter.com/JjKFX51I1N

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

MIND MGMT #32 (Dark Horse Comics)

Every issue of Mind MGMT brings us closer to the end. I cant wait and im so nervous for it too. pic.twitter.com/MAb4rSLhbr

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

Mind MGMT #32. So damn good. Only four issues left. What will I do with myself? pic.twitter.com/cZ5w4wPOrF

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

NINJAK #2 (Valiant Entertainment)

Ninjak #2 didn't disappoint. Good to have more of this characters back story filled in for us. pic.twitter.com/b9sLibv20C

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Ninjak is quite a bit of fun. Wacky superhero antics with Kindt's standard level of creativity. pic.twitter.com/hXU4J1vhgB

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

Ninjak #2 continues the series' slow build. Kindt and Mann do a wonderful job building this world… and its tension.

— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) April 23, 2015

PENNILESS

PENNILESS: kinda funny & kinda odd. Or to summarize in one word: heh pic.twitter.com/PS1DRcRCFT

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

POSTAL #3 (Image Comics)

Postal has a lot of story hooks that keep me wanting to come back for more. pic.twitter.com/fSNB4HG9d5

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

ROMAN RITUAL #4 (Amgio Comics)

ROMAN RITUAL #4: strong ending to this amazing horror mini-series–stellar art & good solid story pic.twitter.com/DQ4uq2wXVc

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

SAMURAI JACK # 18 (IDW Publishing)

Great issue of Samurai Jack this week! I'm not biased at all (go to http://t.co/FFArvjnTan and read my interview) pic.twitter.com/ulewWFz0EZ

— M Bear (@lepineisme) April 22, 2015

SATELLITE SAM #13 (Image Comics)

SATELLITE SAM #13: story is really heating up! Intense issue this month–wow! pic.twitter.com/IuQ2YCREbS

— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) April 23, 2015

STAR WARS #4 (Marvel Comics)

Star Wars was fine. There sure was a lot that went on between the movies apparently… pic.twitter.com/uAoJnheuHE

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

I really enjoy the new Star Wars series. Issue 4 adds a lot to the backstory of Jabba and Vader. It's really good. Also, Boba Fett! #NCBD

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

Star Wars is still pretty decent, but its reliance on nostalgia has caused my enthusiasm to wane. pic.twitter.com/X4q3qVk6zh

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

SUICIDE RISK #2 (BOOM! Studios)

What a wild ride Suicide Risk has been. This series needs to be read by more people. seriously great story telling. pic.twitter.com/yflcaI40ci

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

SUICIDERS #3 (Vertigo Comics)

Suiciders keeps getting better with every issue. This is far more complex that I than I first expected. pic.twitter.com/vDpjEGhlog

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #4 (Marvel Comics)

Squirrel Girl is a ton of fun. I mean, we knew that already. pic.twitter.com/jfb1OSkjwD

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl 4 has some really laugh out loud moments. I'm really enjoying it! #NCBD #comics pic.twitter.com/ULZsjuTZp4

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

I like Squirrel Girl, but this issue hit a special note with me. Kirby throwbacks and great splashes will do that. pic.twitter.com/GHVB2JJA5v

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

VELVET #10 (Image Comics)

What a joy to have a new issue of Velvet. An amazing story. Some very interesting character reveals in this one. pic.twitter.com/Lk4ynrRKCy

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

Velvet 10 is really good. She's such a badass… And that ending to this arc? Wow. Surprising and awesome, I can't wait for more. #NCBD

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

Damn son! Velvet is still kicking ass, throwing twists, and playing up the fun. It's a joy to read, and smart too! pic.twitter.com/sMJpRWgRku

— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) April 23, 2015

WOLVERINES #15 (Marvel Comics)

Wolverines 15 moves us closer to the conclusion. I'm surprised how much I've enjoyed this series. #NCBD #comics

— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) April 22, 2015

ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS #4 (IDW Publishing)

Zombies vs Robots has no limits. Wild story, fresh and exciting. Just pure insanity at times. Check this out. pic.twitter.com/ojA25zLBOV

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 22, 2015

Well friends, thats it. End of stack.What a great pile of books this week! Lets do NCBD again in 7 ok? pic.twitter.com/1ODYj0UHGC

— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) April 23, 2015