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A Deadpool #4 Micro-Review – A Quiet Insanity

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Deadpool 4, cover, February 2023, Martin Coccolo, Neeraj MenonTITLE: Deadpool #4
AUTHOR: Alyssa Wong
ARTISTS: Martin Coccolo, Neeraj Menon (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer)
RELEASED: February 22, 2023

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

The more I see of this Valentine Vuong character, the more I like her as a romantic partner for Deadpool. She seems to have a quiet insanity that matches up well with his loud insanity.

There’s a lot of disemboweling going on in this book, thus far. I wonder if that’s fun for Martin Coccolo to draw…

Cool cover. Great action shot for Lady Deathstrike. This book’s cover game has been pretty strong from the start.

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A Thunderbolts #5 Micro-Review – Series, Please!

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Thunderbolts 5, cover, December 2022, Sean Izaakse, Nolan WoodwardTITLE: Thunderbolts #5 (of 5)
AUTHOR: Jim Zub
ARTISTS: Sean Izaakse, Netho Diaz, Victor Nava (Co-Inker), Java Tartaglia (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer). Cover by Izaakse & Nolan Woodard. 
RELEASED: December 28, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

This issue wraps things up fairly quickly. It had to, as unfortunately, it’s the end of this Thunderbolts miniseries.

Supposedly, this isn’t the end for this team, as we’ll be seeing them elsewhere in the Marvel Universe. But I’d pick up an ongoing series with these creators and these characters. The Hawkeye stuff alone has enough legs to carry a book. And of course, I love me some Eegro the Unbreakable.

The way Zub balances the comedic and the dramatic is the key to the formula that makes his incarnation of Thunderbolts work. Here’s hoping we do, indeed, see more.

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A Deadpool #2 Micro-Review – WHAT Came Out of His Mouth?!?

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Deadpool 2, cover, December 2022, Martin Coccolo, Neeraj MenonTITLE: Deadpool #2 
AUTHOR: Alyssa Wong
ARTISTS: Martin Coccolo, Neeraj Menon (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer)

RELEASED: December 14, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

As I opened this issue, I wondered just how necessary it is to put “Parental Advisory” on the cover.

Then I saw the panel where a bloody symbiote arm bursts out of Deadpool’s mouth. And I said, “Y’know what? I’m okay with it.”

I’m enjoying Martin Coccolo and Neerah Menon’s art. They’re a good team, and a good fit for Deadpool.

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A Thunderbolts #4 Micro-Review – Moving in Two Directions

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TITLE: Thunderbolts #4 (of 5)
AUTHOR: Jim Zub
ARTISTS: Sean Izaakse, Netho Diaz, Victor Olazaba (Co-Inker), Java Tartaglia (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer). Cover by Izaakse & Nolan Woodard.

RELEASED: November 16, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

It takes a lot of talent and versatility to be able to create art that can be slanted in either a serious or a humorous direction. In Thunderbolts #4, Sean Izaakse and Netho Diaz show they can do both in the span of one issue. That’s by no means a small feat.

This is our penultimate issue, but here’ hoping we see more of Zub’s take on this team. If for no other reason than I’m kind of in love with Eegro. He’s too much fun to fade into obscurity.

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A Gold Goblin #1 Micro-Review – Gold Goblin & Gwen

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Gold Goblin 1, variant cover, 2022, Marco ChechettoTITLE: Gold Goblin #1 (of 5)
AUTHOR: Christopher Cantwell
ARTISTS: Lan Medina, Antonio Fabela (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer). Variant cover by Marco Checchetto.

RELEASED: November 16, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

Lan Medina draws a hell of a Norman Osborn. He’s got the trademark wavy hair look down. But he also injects just the right amount of age in the character’s face. He is supposed to be a grandfather, after all.

Perhaps not surprisingly, this story is overplaying the Gwen Stacy card as it relates to Norman’s guilt over his Green Goblin days. At certain points it felt like I was reading a story called Gold Goblin & Gwen. I mean, we get it. She’s dead. No need to hammer that in.

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A Deadpool #1 Micro-Review – Hugh Jackman Not Included

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Deadpool 1, cover, 2022, Martin Coccolo, Neeraj MenonTITLE: Deadpool #1
AUTHOR: Alyssa Wong
ARTISTS: Martin Coccolo, Neeraj Menon (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer)

RELEASED: November 2, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

Not a bad start to a Deadpool series. About what I expected. I was waiting for a Hugh Jackman reference in this issue that never came. Maybe it went to presses too late…

Is it becoming fashionable for artists to draw panels fashioned after memes? We saw one in Superman: Son of Kal-El not long ago. Now in this issue, we get a two-page spread that’s drawn like the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelpha conspiracy meme. Unlike the Superman one though, at least Deadpool is a comedy. So it works better here.

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A Thunderbolts #2 Micro-Review – Eegro the Unbreakable!

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Thunderbolts 2, cover, 2022, Sean Izaakse, Chris O'HalloranTITLE: Thunderbolts #2
AUTHOR: Jim Zub
ARTISTS: Sean Isaakse, Java Tartaglia (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer). Cover by Isaakse & Chris O’Halloran.

RELEASED: September 28, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

This new Thunderbolts series has been quite enjoyable thus far. It consistently makes me chuckle. Considering it’s tone, that means it’s doing what it’s designed to do.

I’m kind of in love with Eegro the Unbreakable, both from a writing and design perspective. I’m thrilled we’ll be seeing more of him.

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A Thunderbolts #1 Micro-Review – Mayor Luke Cage?!?

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TITLE: Thunderbolts #1
AUTHOR: Jim Zub
ARTISTS: Sean Izaakse, Java Tartaglia (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer). Cover by Izaakse, Chris O’Halloran, & David Nakayama.
RELEASED: August 31, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

Luke Cage is the mayor of New York City now? I definitely missed that little tidbit of information…

I can’t say I’m familiar with most of the other heroes in this new Thunderbolts line-up. But the issue does a decent job introducing everybody, and enough of the focus is on Clint to hold my attention as we get through those introductions.

Thunderbolts looks like it’s going to be light-hearted and fun. I can’t find it in my heart to throw much shade at a superhero team book that tries to, and ultimately succeeds at, being fun.

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A Black Panther #3 Micro-Review – A New Character, A New Door

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Black Panther 3, cover, 2022, Alex RossTITLE: Black Panther #3
AUTHOR: John Ridley, Juni Ba
ARTISTS: Juann Cabal, Ibrahim Moustafa, Ba, German Peralta, Matt Milla (Colorist), Chris O’Halloran (Colorist), Jesus Aburtov, Joe Sabino (Letterer). Cover by Alex Ross.

RELEASED: January 26, 2022

By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder

Wait, the X-Men live on Mars now? And Black Panther and Storm are back together? I’m so confused…

Our two back-up stories (celebrating the 200th overall issue of Black Panther since 1977) are the real treat in this issue. Juni Ba brings us a tale about T’Challa in her quirky, animated style. Then, Ridley introduces us to a new character who may serve as a door to something that’s ultimately much more interesting than the story he’s telling us about Wakandan sleeper agents, assassins, etc.

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A Black Panther #1 Micro-Review – Hitting the Ground Running

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Black Panther 1, cover, 2021, Alex RossTITLE: Black Panther #1
AUTHOR: John Ridley
ARTISTS: Juann Cabal, Federico Blee (Colorist), Joe Sabino (Letterer). Cover by Alex Ross.

RELEASED: November 24, 2021

A strong first outing that’s largely about change. We’ve got T’Challa adjusting to Wakanda’s switch to a parliamentary government and his new (?) role as leader of the Avengers. John Ridley hits the ground running.

When Marvel or DC put out a new series for one of their pillar characters, I typically judge it based on how accessible it is to new readers. To that end, Black Panther #1 works pretty well. Even as someone who doesn’t read T’Challa’s adventures on a regular basis, I just might stick around for this one…

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