In director Ridley Scott‘s return to the Alien franchise a team of explorers (Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy Pearce, Logan Marshall-Green) discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Prometheus opens in theaters on June 8th.
It’s a new week so it must be time to talk about comics! Welcome to the RazorFine Comic Rack boys and girls. Pull up a bean bag and take a seat at feet of the master as we offer you this quick list of all kinds of comic book goodness set to hit comic shops and bookstores this week from all your favorite publishers including DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Archie, Dynamite, Image Comics, and others.
This week includes Batman, Birds of Prey, Captain Atom, Deadpool, Fables, Generation Hope, Ghostbusters, The Goon, Jughead, Justice League, Memorial, New Mutants, Nightwing, Peanuts, Prophet, Reed Gunther, Snake Eyes, Super Dinosaur, Supergirl, Thunderbolts, Wonder Woman, X-Factor, Young Justice, the first issues of Ragemoor, Rebel Blood, Smoke and Mirrors, Stan Lee’s Mighty, Supercrooks, and the final issues of DC Universe Online Legends, Heart, Kick-Ass 2, and Star Trek/Legion of Super-Heroes.
Enjoy issue #169
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As Tony Stark tries to figure out a cure to turn skinny Steve Rogers back into Captain America and the Falcon searches for the villains behind the madbombs, Sharon Carter finds herself aboard the Hellacarrier in the fight for her life against Machinesmith.
Although Cap doesn’t get in on the action there’s plenty to go around. Agent 13’s battle with Machinesmith, which includes the super-villain taking over all aspects of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Hellacarrier, is a lot of fun. How Sharon manages to force Machinesmith’s cooperation not only fits into her character but opens possible new trouble for Cap and friends down the line. The Falcon’s story isn’t as compelling, but it gets the job done by moving the story arc forward.
If I have one big complaint about issue #9 it’s that the art by Alan Davis isn’t as consistent as I’d like. Although the closeups look good, many of the other panels look rushed – especially the faces of the characters in some of the action shots. Here’s hoping this is just a one-time problem. Worth a look.
[Marvel, $3.99]
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When we last saw Kate (Sarah Shahi) she was being fired from the firm her father built by her wicked step-mother Lauren (Virginia Williams) in the First Season finale. With Reed & Reed on the verge of collapse not only does she appear to have her job back if she wants it (thanks to her brother’s proxies which give her ownership of half the firm), but she’ll also have to deal with an aggressive new lawyer (Ryan Johnson) Lauren has brought on as a partner.
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Hal Jordan‘s refusal to take on the role of Green Lantern at Sinestro‘s insistence leads to the pair battling between themselves on the rooftops of Coast City. Although it raises Jordan’s ire, Sinestro can’t find a way to motivate the greatest Green Lantern to continue the fight even when he threatens Carol‘s life.
Their fight is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of the Indigo Lanterns who abduct the pair forcing Carol to go into her own closet and pull out a certain piece of jewelry she had decided never to wear again.
Part One of “The Secrets of the Indigo Tribe” is supposed to shed light on the last of the rainbow colored ring bearers but all we’re given here is more questions as Hal comes across a former (and very dead) foe who is now part of the tribe.
The Sinestro/Hal/Carol story continues to work but I’m less sure about where the comic seems headed next with the focus shifting to the Indigo Tribe and the Guardians search for “the first Lantern.” Worth a look.
[DC, $2.99]
