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Will Eisner’s The Spirit: The Corpse-Makers #1

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Will Eisner's The Spirit: The Corpse-Makers #1 comic reviewThe first issue of the new five-issue mini-series written and drawn by Francesco Francavilla starts with the hit-and-run of a 58 year-old man. Neither the Spirit nor the police see anything suspicious about the crime, but then why do an odd group of men show up in the morgue to collect the body?

Will Eisner’s The Spirit: The Corpse-Makers #1 also introduces us to Ebony White‘s cousin Jim, a man with a troubled past which is done with him just yet. Recently released from prison, Jim is pulled into a robbery of the Central Bank by some old associates who use Ebony’s well being as leverage. Poor Jim may get away from the criminals and the police but will run into the same strange men from the morgue likely ending tragedy for Ebony’s cousin.

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Darth Maul #1

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Darth Maul #1 comic reviewGiven the success of the (sadly completed) Darth Vader series, it should come to know surprise that Marvel launches another title centered around a Sith Lord. Set prior to the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menance, Darth Maul centers around Darth Sidious‘ apprentice.

While I’m not wild about the art of Luke Ross in this first issue, the action is fast-paced and certainly shows off Maul’s prowess. As in the film, the character doesn’t speak much, but here we are given narration to let us know what’s going on in Maul’s pointy head. Impatience is the main theme of the first issue as Darth Maul struggles to deal with his anger and hate for the Jedi but still obey his master and wait until the proper time to strike and make their existence known.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eleven #3

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eleven #3 comic reviewI’m not sure if Joss Whedon and his comic team anticipated a Trump presidency when laying out the events for the Eleventh Season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or not, but it’s certainly timely. As the government begins making good on their threats, demons and witches are rounded up to relocation camps. Much of the issue deals with the team’s various attempts to protect its younger members, but when the shit hits the fan and a Slayer arrives to forcibly remove Willow and Spike things get real.

Willing to fight to protect her family and friends, Buffy is talked down from starting a revolution by Willow. Choosing to go with her best friend and Spike, Buffy says farewell to the rest of the Scoobies and begins a new journey.

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Infamous Iron Man #4

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Infamous Iron Man #4 comic reviewDoctor Doom‘s attempt at a heroic turn as Iron Man continues as the former super-villain sits down with Commander Maria Hill aboard the S.H.E.I.L.D. Helicarrier. Okay, the fact that he wasn’t welcomed (and they attempted to arrest him), doesn’t get off to a great start, but things could certainly have gone worse. Although he doesn’t convince Hill of his good intentions, he does manage to leave without making things worse. And he learns an important piece of information that leads the former monarch of Latveria home.

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Teen Titans #4

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Teen Titans #4 comic reviewUnable to properly prepare or hide his new team from the Demon’s Fist, Damian decides to turn himself over to Ra’s al Ghul to fight for the lives of his new friends. This means trial by combat with cousin Mara. Although he wins the fight, Damian’s unwillingness to kill his cousin costs him dearly as he is jailed by the League awaiting his former family to make an example of him.

There are a couple of smart choices here worth noting. There is no internal conflict for Damian in his choice to spare Mara’s life. Despite Raven‘s comments about his internal struggle, it seems this version of Robin is far more in Batman‘s side than his New 52 counterpart. Given the trouble the New 52 led the character down by hyping the character’s bloodthirsty nature, even after he had grown out of it prior to the relaunch, this makes a pleasant change. Once again, some of the damage of the New 52 is mitigated.

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