Art: As I mentioned, it really does help to be the writer as well as the artist because then you know exactly what the story is going to be and what you got to put in, in terms of art, to get the combination right. The conversation between Dr. Singh and Gus had very subtle changes to each of the panels and the characters expressions were done very well, I must admit. He is able to unify his story and art into one piece and do it successfully.

Overall: This is another book in the series you wouldn’t want to miss out on. Jeff Lemire keeps the momentum going with this book as well and makes it a very interesting read with the revelations he makes at the end of the book. The whole series is pretty well setup at this stage and has gotten me very curious as to what he has in store for us for the rest of the series. If you haven’t bought this copy as yet, then I would suggest you go buy it, NOW!

Story: Duane Swierczynski does a good job with this one, a really good job I must say. Surprised? Absolutely! This issue is an absolutely hysterical issue and can it not be with Deadpool around? This is probably one of the funniest comics I’ve read in a long, long time. Swierczynski has done what many people fail to do, bring humour to Deadpool’s character and do it well. Cable is his stern old self which brings some sanity to this issue. The only qualm I have with this issue is that there is no concrete story line in this whole issue and humour takes center stage with the issue ending on a bit of a serious note.

Art: In short, I would love to see more of Paco Medina. You’ll probably remember him from the “New X-men” issues. He not only does fine job in this issue, he nails it. He goes with the flow of the story line and keeps up the tempo. He’s very vibrant with his work if you’ve noticed. He gives the whole issue a very vivacious and spirited feel making the comic an enjoyable one to read.

Overall: You wouldn’t want to miss out on one of the very few comics that I actually found funny. Duane Swierczynski and Paco Medina do a fine job as a pair and brought out the best in themselves. As I said, Duane Swierczynski surprised me and it was a pleasant one at that. This book is wonderful if you want to get de-stressed. Go grab yourself a copy of this issue, sit back and enjoy yourself. If you’re a Cable fan, this is one book you’ll want to keep in your collection.

Story: Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente did a wonderful job writing this issue. An interesting part of the story was when Amadeus Cho came face to face with Delphyne, but was emotionally torn because they were fighting on opposing sides of the battle. It’ll be interesting to see how this relationship plays out in future issues.

Art: No complaints in this department. I feel the art had just the right amount of grit to depict the fierceness of battle, and the heroes and villains taking part in those battles. Rodney Buchemi and Reilly Brown did a great job capturing emotion and it really shines through when Amadeus Cho tells Delphyne that he loves her. The emotion on her face is perfect. Keep up the great work guys.

Overall: This a buy. Incredible Hercules is a series that’s been having a good track record, but still doesn’t get a lot of love for some reason. It has good story, good art, and a lot of your favorite Marvel heroes. What more could you ask for?

Story: I think Robert Kirkman did a good job in this issue, and the ending left me anticipating the next issue. However, there seems to be something missing in the dialog. It’s not bad, and it’s not great either. While writing this review I found myself constantly having to flip back through the book to remember exactly what was said because there were no lines that really grabbed me and stuck.

Art: I liked the art a lot. Especially the fight scenes. When Haunt busts through that wall you can really see the anger and vengeance in his face and body. You just know he is about to wreck stuff up. I really don’t have any complaints about the art in this issue.

Overall: I don’t think it is a must buy, but definitely worth a read if you have some extra change lying around. If you are a McFarlane fan you will like it a lot, but it won’t catch on with the majority. I’m stuck on the fence right now and will keep it on my pull list for a few more issues, but it’s spot there isn’t solidified by any means.

Art: Greg Land, the artist behind this issue, has an amazing ability to portray action and he does it particularly well in this issue. From the lines that indicate the rippling muscles on the characters to the eyebrows raised ever so slightly to indicate feelings, Land has an amazing Knack for turning the story writers’ ideas into stunning artwork. He also does some very interesting stuff with crossover art into different panels, where the Art seems to stretch all across the page, yet it is still easy to understand. Best of all though, his artwork is detailed enough to portray every aspect of the story, yet simplistic enough to not confuse the readers anyway.

Overall: Uncanny X-Men #515 is all of what a comic book should be. It has the perfect balance of creative artwork, interesting plot, original ideas and concepts, and a great cliffhanger. Even if you aren’t a fan of comic books in general, you might find yourself enjoying this one due to its originality beyond typical comic books

Art: The truly couldn’t have picked a better artists than Alex Maleev for this project, as he seems to have a real knack for working with Bendis and expressing Bendis’s ideas to perfection. He also is very talented with his use of tone and his style is something I have never seen the likes of. In fact, he seems at times able to convey more to the readers through his artwork than the writer can with words!

Overall: Spider-Woman #1, although lacking quite a bit in the explaining department, makes up for it with its original story, intriguing artwork, and its overall excellent content.

Art: Rodney Buchemi, the artist behind this issue of Incredible Hercules, has an amazing command of both color and tone, which he truly utilizes to its full extent in the creation of this episode. This is especially apparent in the very dark or very light scenes in which the artwork of the book really works to accent the story.

Overall: This episode of Incredible Hercules is extremely well-rounded thanks to its potent story,complex messages, and stunning artwork. All these elements combined make this episode both thrilling and enjoyable and overall, a comic book you need to read.

Art: The art for this issue, created by Dale Eaglesham, has a unique quality to it, mostly a feeling of raw intensity within the artwork. Whereas many other comic book illustrators primarily use color and tone to convey feelings, Eaglesham goes above and beyond and employs the use of carefully constructed lines. This is the most obvious when observing faces in the episode in witnessing how Eaglesham uses even the smallest, simplest of lines, such as those drawn on a forehead, to expertly convey every complex emotion that the character might be experiencing.

Overall: Although the story is not quite as action-packed as many other comic books, it compensates by providing a unique pathway and experience not normally seen in a comic book. The idea of a team of Reed Richards is especially unique and a pathway that not many other comic books would dare to venture on. This is what really makes this comic book a must-have for anyone who is slightly tired by the mundane nature of most comic books and wishes to read something unique and original.

Art: Mike McKone, the the primary artist for this issue, does a decent job of conveying both plot and emotions through his drawings, but he lacks in his variations between panels. At times it’s even hard to tell the panels apart and it almost feels as if you are looking at one giant work of art, which although in some cases might not be that bad, in this instance it doesn’t really fit the comic. That being said, the artwork is at least strong enough to not detract from the story and, although it is subpar for Spider-man issues, it is still a lot better than many other books.

Overall: Although this issue Spider-man doesn’t quite satisfy the readers in terms of artwork, it more than makes up for this in the story department and overall it is very enjoyable to read due to its simultaneous roles of comedy and action.

Art: The art in this issue is actually rather impressive and pencillers Renato Guedes and Eduardo Pensica do an excellent job of matching style to the plot. Although the arrangement of panels was a little awkward at times, overall it made for a wonderful and unique way of compiling the story and more enjoyable to read. The use of color was also particularly amazing, especially in the more action intense panels towards the end.

Overall: This issue, although not the most satisfying of conclusions, still makes an excellent read and is very aesthetically pleasing. Superman #691 is for sure another “must-buy”, not only because of the wonderful artwork and paneling, but also the intriguing plot twists and cliffhanging conclusion.