Wolverine Flies to a Spider

Title
Wolverine Flies to a Spider


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Flies to a spider / by Gregg Hurwitz, Mike Benson, Joseph L. Clark ; artist, Jerome Opena, Roland Boschi, Das Pastoras Hurwitz, Gregg Andrew.

10 Second Review
This book includes several Wolverine stories of Logan-style justice.
He avenges a young girl, a Native American tribe and investigates some suspicious 'accidents'.

A good, easy read for Wolverine fans with excellent art.

Notes
This book carries a Parental Advisory probably for violence and gore.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
N/a

Ultimatum Requiem

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Ultimatum Requiem

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Ultimatum. Requiem / writers: Brian Michael Bendis, Joe Pokaski, Aron E. Coleite
Bendis, Brian Michael.

10 Second Review
This book wraps up some of the loose ends left over by the Marvel Ultimate series.
It includes stories from Spiderman, X-men and the Fantastic Four.

Good art and a fair story.

Will probably only appeal to those seeking a bit more from the Ultimate series.

Notes
Includes several obituaries of those that died at the end of this series.

Learning Curve
Moderate: Knowledge of the series would be helpful.

Reading Order
Read after Ultimatum

Superman New Krypton

Title
Superman New Krypton


Library Link
Superman. New Krypton. Volume one
New York, NY : DC Comics, c2009.

10 Second Review
Jimmy Olsen pursues a mysterious story while Superman greets Earth's new Kryptonian citizens.
All 100,000 of them.
Not everyone welcomes the visitors.

Great art and story.
Jimmy's story is interesting and Clark's reaction to his father's death provides a unique perspective of Big Blue.

Notes
Not everyone stays dead.

Learning Curve
Low: Some knowledge of Superman will be helpful

Reading Order
N/a

Ultimatum

Title
Ultimatum


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Ultimatum / Jeph Loeb, writer ; David Finch, artist ; Danny Miki, inker ; Steve Firchow, Aspen's Peter Steigerwald, colorists ; Richard Starkings & Comicraft, lettering.
New York, N.Y. : Marvel Publishing Inc., c2009.

10 Second Review
Super heroes unite to battle a villain that has devastated the entire planet.
With millions dead and few heroes left, chance of success are slim.

This book represents the end of the first Ultimate Marvel series.
Fairly light reading but a must read for those following the Ultimate story line.

Notes
What's up with Blob?

Learning Curve
Moderate: New readers might be confused.

Reading Order
Chronological.

X-Force Not Forgotten

Title
X-Force Not Forgotten


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X-Force. [Vol. 3], Not forgotten / writers, Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost ; art, Clayton Crain and Mike Choi & Sonia Oback ; letterer, Cory Petit Kyle, Craig.

10 Second Review
A new team is formed to handle the X-men's dirty work.

Members include Wolverine, Domino, X-23, Warpath and others.
For this book, Bastion continues to cause problems for Mutant-kind and X-23 is ambushed and captured.
Kamura is holding X-23, who is basically a female Wolverine.
Kamura is mean, crazy and tough enough to take out X-23.
Good story and good art but this book carries a Parental Warning for violence (and lots of it).

Notes
Good for someone looking for a grittier read.

Learning Curve
Moderate: New readers might be confused.

Reading Order
Chronological.

X-Force: Old Ghosts

Title
X-Force: Old Ghosts

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Old ghosts  / Christopher Yost, Craig Kyle ; artists, Mike Choi, Sonia Oback
Yost, Christopher.

10 Second Review
Scott Summers forms a team to handle issues the polite X-men can't.

Elixer reluctantly helps blackmail Vanisher into cooperating with X-Force. Warpath teams up with Ghost Rider.

Good art and a decent read.
Not great but provides some important story elements.

Notes
Caliban makes an appearance.

Learning Curve
Low: Some Marvel knowledge will be helpful

Reading Order
Chronological

X-Force Angels & Demons

Title
X-Force Angels & Demons

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Angels and demons  / Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost ; artist, Clayton Crain
Kyle, Craig.

10 Second Review
Mutants are facing extinction so Scott Summers puts together a team to handle the X-men's dirty work.
For this book, their mission is an assassination.
Much darker then the mainstream X-men this is a good choice for those seeking a grittier story.

Includes excellent 'painting' style art and a good story line.
Gripping, but may be too much for young readers.

Notes
Parental Advisory label (violence)

Learning Curve
Low: Some Marvel knowledge will be helpful.

Reading Order
N/a

Superman: Kryptonite

Title	Superman: Kryptonite
Library Link	Superman. Kryptonite / grown and packed by Darwyn Cooke & Tim Sale with Dave Stewart, color and Richard Starkings, lettering Cooke, Darwyn.
10 Second Review	This story goes back to the early days of Superman's career before he knew his limitations.  A charitable stranger comes to town but his past catches up with him. This is a terrific story with a nostalgic feel.  Superman is portrayed more as Ma's son then the world's savior.  He is still growing up so readers get to see a different side of Big Blue.
Notes	Great art!
Learning Curve	Low: Good for new readers
Reading Order	N/a

Road to the War of Kings

Title

Road to the War of Kings

Library Link

Road to war of kings.
New York, NY : Marvel, c2009.
Direct ed.

10 Second Review

After being humiliated by the Skrulls, the Inhumans decide to go on the offensive.

The Skrulls are only the first step.

This story moves beyond the typical Marvel landscape and into intergalactic relations.

Fans that enjoy an insight into lesser-known characters will enjoy this space opera but the Inhuman only play a small role…so far.

Notes

Includes a summary to get newer readers caught up

Learning Curve

Moderate: New fans will likely be confused.

Reading Order

N/a

Oh My Goddess

Title
Oh My Goddess 29

Library
Oh my goddess!. Vol. 29 / story and art by Kōsuke Fujishima ; translation by Dana Lewis ; lettering and touch-up by Susie Lee and Betty Dong with Tom2K
Fujishima, Kōsuke.

10 Second Review
Bell Dandy loses her voice just before a big karaoke contest and the Motor Club is in trouble. Later, the gang makes a deal with a devil to help the feline familiar.

Great art and a simple, fun story.
A good choice for new readers and fans.

Notes
Broom race cliffhanger!

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
Chronological

Anti-Venom

Title
Anti-Venom

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Anti-venom / writers: Dan Slott, Zeb Wells ; pencils: Chris Bachalo, Paulo Siqueira with Chad Hardin
Slott, Dan.

10 Second Review
Eddie Brock has decided to seek redemption for past sins by being a force for good. Having super-powers doesn't hurt.

Good art and a good story. Eddie Brock's story feels genuine and sincere.
He makes some mistakes but give the guy a break, he was Venom for years.

Notes
Punisher comes along so there is a great deal of violence

Learning Curve
Low:New readers should be o.k.

Reading Order
N/a

Dark Reign The Hood

Title

Dark Reign The Hood

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Dark reign : the hood / writer, Jeff Parker ; artist, Kyle Hotz
Parker, Jeff, 1966-

10 Second Review
Follow the story of 'The Hoods' rise to power in the criminal world.
He has a surprising secret that some try to exploit.

A good read that explores a rarely seen corner of the Marvel world and succeeds at adding another dimension to the character.

Notes
Lots of minor criminals make appearances.

Learning Curve
Low: Should be good for new readers

Reading Order
N/a

Shoujo Art Studio

Title	Shoujo Art Studio
Library Link	Shoujo art studio : everything you need to create your own shoujo manga comics / Yishan Li with Yishan Studio and Andrew James Li, Yishan.
10 Second Review	This book, which includes a CD, shows the readers how to put together their own manga strip. While this is not a drawing book, it does show steps for using programs like Adobe Photoshop. This is a unique and handy book for someone unfamiliar with using a program like Photoshop. Highlights include how to use layers, adding shading and creating 'talk bubbles'.
Notes	While listed as 'Shoujo' (girl manga) the principles apply to any genre.
Learning Curve	Low: Good for new readers
Reading Order	N/a

Agents of Atlas Dark Reign

Title
Agents of Atlas Dark Reign

Library Link

Agents
of Atlas. Dark reign / writer, Jeff Parker ; artists, Carlo Pagulayan ...
[et al.]
Parker,
Jeff, 1966-

10 Second Review
A robot, a goddess, a princess and a gorilla team up to thwart the plans of Norman Osborn.

The catch is, Norman thinks they are a criminal syndicate.

This book takes individual characters that were created in the 1950's, forms a team and puts them in the modern Marvel Universe.
A strange combination that works very well.

The story has a nostalgic feel and excellent art.

Notes
Includes a man-eating dragon!

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers

Reading Order
N/a