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Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #29 Review

27 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #29

Review by Paul Bowler

The intergalactic saga that has entwined the fates of the Green Lantern Corps and the New Gods kicks off big time in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #29, Fall of the Gods Part Four, as the Green lantern Corps battle valiantly to hold the line between the gargantuan Godkiller robots and the Source Wall. But will even the combined might of the Green Lantern Corps be enough to save the New Gods from annihilation?

Having caught up with Lightray to safeguard Highfather of the New Gods last issue, and with Orion’s life still hanging in the balance back at the Green Lantern Corps HQ on the sentient world of Mogo, the race is now on for Hal Jordan to prevent the Nth Metal Golems from destroying Highfather.

As with the previous issue in this story-arc, the pace hardly lets up for a moment, and writer Robert Venditti keeps the action and suspense building as the emerald jet fighter Hal’s constructed carries him and Highfather across space at unimaginable speed – pursued by a Golem’s lethal Omega Beams. Meanwhile, on Mogo, Kyle Rayner must muster every ounce of his willpower to maintain the artificial heart needed to support Orion – after Orion’s real heart was removed to trick the Metal Golem hunting him into believing that he was dead – while Corp’s leader John Stewart strives to discover the destination of the Golem’s new objective.

I’ve only been reading Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps since issue #17, primarily because that issue featured a major turning point for Kyle Rayner (my favourite Green Lantern) in a story which saw him transformed from the White Lantern back to being a Green Lantern again. The Prism of Time and Fracture story-arcs which followed then got me totally hooked on the entire Green Lantern Corps again, and I’ve enjoyed catching up with the lives of Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Kyle Rayner, Guy Gardner, and many more characters besides.

Even though this issue is the final part of a big storyline, this title is still relatively easy for new readers to jump on board and get swept along with the action. Much like the Omega Beams stalking Hal and Highfather, this issue moves at lightening speed, and there’s no time for breakfast either as the Green Lantern Corps rally their forces to prevent the Metal Golems releasing Yugr-Khan from a mysterious cosmic barrier – The Source Wall!

Needless to say, the artwork by Rafael Sandoval and inks by Jordie Tarragona relays the frenetic action superbly, realizing the finer nuances of Robert Venditti’s script and dazzling the eye with bold, sweeping page layouts. Impressive vistas of the Source Wall and stunning scenes of the Green lantern Corps flying into battle with the Golems, all gloriously accentuated by colorist Tomeu Morey’s striking use of tone and shade, all serve to make this one of the most visually arresting issue so far, and it more than hit’s the sweet spot for delving all-out-action on such a grand scale.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #29 provides a rousing conclusion to The Fall of the Gods arc. The threat poised by the Golems and their plan to free Highfather’s father, Yugr-Khan from the Source Wall is resolved in a fittingly blockbusting, and satisfying manner, with an especially poignant scene for Hal and Highfather afterwards which resonates powerfully with the underlying themes of fatherhood that have bought added gravatis to this cosmic epic. In short, if, like me, you like your comics packed with more Green Lanterns than you can shake a power battery at, boasting wall-to-wall action, together with strong characterization, plotting, and fun camaraderie, then Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps is the book you for you!

Publisher DC Comics

Writer Robert Venditti / Art Rafael Sandoval / Inker Jordie Tarragona

Colorist Tomeu Morey / Letterer Dave Sharp

Cover Sanddval, Tarragona, & Morey / Variant Cover Barry Kitson and Hi-Fi

 

Check Out Marvel’s The Punisher Official Netflix Trailer!

20 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Check Out Marvel’s The Punisher Official Netflix Trailer!

Here’s the awesome Marvel’s The Punisher Official Netflix Trailer! After exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife and children, Frank Castle uncovers a conspiracy that runs far deeper than New York’s criminal underworld.

Staring Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle Marvel’s The Punisher 13 part series premieres globally 2017, only on Netflix.

Can’t wait for this series, looks great!

 

Star Trek Boldly Go #11 Review

20 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Star Trek Boldly Go #11

Review by Paul Bowler

The new voyages set after the events of Star Trek Beyond continue in Star Trek Boldly Go #11, with the former crew of the Enterprise now either reassigned or forging their own paths in this stellar Star Trek series from IDW Publishing. Now the space pirate Eurydice has returned with a mission for Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Endeavour, one that could expose secrets that will have major implications for the galaxy!

A new chapter in Kirk’s appointment as the temporary Captain of the USS Endeavour gets under way in this issue of Star Trek Boldly Go, along with McCoy, and Sulu, as events flashback to the climatic moments of a fierce battle between the USS Heisenberg and three Klingon warships above the planet Axanar. Captain Garth overcomes the impossible odds and prevents war breaking out. These events go on to become a valuable lesson for new cadets at Starfleet Academy, and subsequently provide the first meeting between Captain Garth and Cadet Kirk.

The first part of this two-part story from the Trek creative team of writer Mike Johnson, artist Megan Levens, and colourist Marissa Louise stylishly builds from the establishing flashbacks as Captain Garth’s fateful mission to Antos IV entwines with the Kirk’s current assignment on the Endeavour in the present. With Kirk’s log entry initially driving the narrative, writer Mike Johnson gives us a real sense of how the Endeavour’s crew have knitted together following the events at Bable, focusing on key characters via the day-to-day running of the ship, and we are left in no doubt that Captain Kirk will miss this crew when his time as interim Captain is over. However, the calm is soon shattered when the Endeavour encounters Thalia, daughter of the feathered space pirate Eurydice, who asks Kirk to help her find her mother who has recently gone missing.

Featuring impressive artwork by Megan Levens, this issue of Star Trek Boldly Go cleverly balances past and present events. Megan Levens clear and concise style effectively relays the action whilst perfectly emulating the clean lines and glossy look of the new film series, characters are reasonably well realized, and the scenes featuring the starship vessels are also dramatically presented – especially the opening battle between the Heisenberg and the Klingons. The colors by Marissa Louise bring added clarity to each scene; with bold tones and delicate hues seamlessly blending together to nicely complement Megan Levans art.

Returning to Antos IV with Thalia, Kirk is quickly on the trail of Eurydice, and it soon becomes apparent that everything is not quite as it seems… Boasting an eye-catching cover featuring the Enterprise by George Caltsoudas, Star Trek Boldly Go #11, with its character driven storyline by Mike Johnson and great art by Megan Levens, is another excellent issue in this IDW Star Trek series.

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Writer: Mike Johnson / Art: Megan Levens / Colors: Marissa Louise

Letters: Andworld Design / Regular Cover: George Caltsoundas

Old Man Logan #28 Review

13 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Old Man Logan #28

Review by Paul Bowler

Old Man Logan #28 takes Logan’s mission to save the present from the apocalyptic nightmare of his own future to a whole new level, as Logan finds a new ally – Hawkeye! Teaming up again for the first time in Logan’s miss-matched lifetimes, Clint Barton joins Logan in his quest to defeat the Maestro and the Hulk gang. But as the Maestro’s grand scheme reaches its next phase, they face a race against time to prevent global Armageddon!

Days of Anger Part 4 seriously raises the stakes in this issue of Old Man Logan as the creative team of writer Ed Brisson, artist Mike Deodato JR, and colorist Frank Martin continue their outstanding run of this Marvel Comics series. Beginning with a sombre interlude set in the future Wastelands of Logan’s farm, the uncanny parallels forged across time continue to resonate powerfully with the present in Old Man Logan #28 as Logan prepares to fight back after his latest run-in with the Hulk Gang in Yurkon territory, Canada.

Writer Ed Brisson skilfully brings numerous plot threads together as events quickly begin to escalate. Having learned about the Maestro, the alternative universe Banner that brought the Hulk Gang to conquer this world, Logan and Hawkeye must stop at nothing to prevent the Maestro from unleashing the stolen weapons from Department H and destroying humanity. However, their friendship was forged in the future, where their road trips never end well, and Hawkeye soon learns more about the his destiny than even he bargained for! Meanwhile, the Maestro is forced to step up the schedule of his master plan, and Cambria’s role in the wider scheme of things gradually starts to emerge.

Mike Deodato’s artwork brilliantly captures the dark, brooding tone of this issue. As ever, the level of detail and boldly paced action lavished across each page is all marvellously rendered, and Deodato’s characteristic deconstructed page layouts completely immerse you in the story as numerous elements converge. The intricate palette of tones and shades color artist Frank Martin utilizes brings added gravatis to every scene. From the identity of the poacher targeting Logan’s farm in the Wastelands, to the great character moments between Logan and Hawkeye in the present, and the ruthless way the Maestro quells any challenge to his authority this issue of Old Man Logan is without doubt one of Mike Deodato’s and Frank Martin’s finest looking issues so far in this series.

Unfortunately for Logan and Hawkeye, try as they might, the Maestro and the Hulk Gang are once again two steps ahead of them as this issue builds towards its ominous snow swept cliff-hanger. But fate and the future might just provide the help they need…

With its stunning cover by Mike Deodato and Frank Martin featuring Logan and Hawkeye in action, Old Man Logan #28 is another compelling issue packed with rich characterization, bloodthirsty action, and surprise plot developments. Its great to see Logan and Hawkeye working together as well, Ed Brisson scripts some brilliant scenes for them, and Mike Deodato’s artwork constantly delivers on every level. In short bub, Old Man Logan is easily one of Marvel’s best books right now, and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Publisher Marvel Comics

Writer: Ed Brisson / Art Mike: Deodato JR / Colorist: Frank Martin

Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit  / Cover: Mike Deodato JR & Frank Martin.

Sci-Fi Jubilee My YouTube Channel Infamous Second Son

12 Tuesday Sep 2017

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Sci-Fi Jubilee My YouTube Channel Infamous Second Son

Hello everyone, and thanks for checking out my YouTube Channel! I’ve been enjoying the summer months so not done many videos or walkthroughs for a bit. I’ve just started Infamous Second Son recently; it was free on Playstation Plus this month, so as I’ve never played it before I thought it’d be a good game to stream for my channel.

Infamous Second Son is the third game – or fourth if you count Infamous: Festival of Blood – in the Infamous franchise. The game is a sequel to Infamous and Infamous 2, two great games that I really enjoyed. Infamous Second Son is set in Seattle and takes place seven years after Infamous 2, where the Department of Unified Protection is capturing super-powered people known as Conduits. While Infamous and Infamous 2 featured Cole McGrath, Infamous Second Son features a new protagonist called Delsin Rowe who gains the power to absorb the abilities of other Conduits. As with all Infamous games the decision-making Karma feature plays a key role in shaping the games story, cut scenes, Delsin’s appearance, and the endings.

Here’s my playlist so far for Infamous Second Son

I’m really enjoying Infamous Second Son, some aspects of the game do seem a little dated now, but it looks great, its fun to play, the combat and controls are easy to master, and the storyline is action-packed. There are plenty of side missions to do as well. This is one game I always meant to check out, but for one reason or another I never did, so I’m glad I’ve finally got around to playing it. I’ll stream some more glameplay videos as I work my way through Infamous Second Son, please feel free to like and subscribe if you enjoy them, and thank you all so much for your continued support of Sci-Fi Jubilee and my YouTube Channel.

Daredevil #26 Review

06 Wednesday Sep 2017

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Daredevil #26

Review by Paul Bowler

Land of the Blind begins in Daredevil #26, when a message from an absent friend sends Daredevil on a mission to the other side of the world to rural China. The Man Without Fear must not only contend with the challenges of his new environment, he must also face a new villain, someone that even Daredevil’s extraordinary hyper-senses can’t detect…

This new story-arc from writer Charles Soule, artist Ron Garney, and color artist Matt Milla kicks off in fine style as Daredevil acrobatically leaps across the rooftops of Manhattan. Having won a landmark case that will finally allow heroes testimonies to be used in court, Matt is now back in his traditional red Daredevil costume, and riding high after the Supreme Court ruled in his favour. So, with Hell’s Kitchen unusually quiet as the ramifications of this news begins to sink into the criminal community, Daredevil switches his attention towards those in Chinatown seeking the help of his former protégée Sam Chung – Blindspot.

Blindspot was one of the defining characters of this new volume of Daredevil during its early stages. Sam Chung had built a suit that enabled him to turn invisible, he became Blindspot, and Daredevil chose to mentor him. Together they took down the gangster known as Tenfingers and saved Sam’s mother. Blindspot continued working with Daredevil until he was horrifically blinded (during The Dark Art storyline) by an Inhuman serial killer called Muse. After leaving hospital, Sam disappeared, and Daredevil hasn’t heard from his since.

As Daredevil brings the latest batch of messages for Blindspot to his sister in Daredevil #26, Charles Soule scripts some extremely powerful and emotional scenes as Sam’s sibling struggles to comes to terms with the choices her brother made, and Daredevil’s reasons for continuing to bring her the envelopes left for Blindspot in Chinatown. But not all of them are calls for help; one holds an invitation for Daredevil to go to China, where a fateful encounter with a deadly new enemy waits!

Ron Garney’s artwork stylishly envelops you in this broodingly atmospheric tale right from the outset: from the moody opening scenes in Chinatown, to the interlude at the DA’s Office, and enlisting Foggy’s help, Murdock’s journey to China is vividly detailed and culminates with a jaw-dropping vista of rural China as Daredevil goes in search of a hidden temple. Color artist Matt Milla employs a sumptuous blend of cool shades, rich shadows, and earthy tones over the course of this issue to great effect. Much as I really liked the darker costume Daredevil has worn in this series, its great to see him back in his red costume again, I think it’s a good move, and it makes the character look even more dramatic when seen in such a rural setting like this.

This issue builds to an ominous cliff-hanger as Daredevil finds himself face to face with some old enemies, but not even Matt’s enhanced senses are a match for the new foe waiting in the wings… From the moment you set eyes on that haunting cover Ron Garney you instantly know you are in for something truly special with this issue. Daredevil #26 begins another great chapter in this series, Charles Soule, Ron Garney, and Matt Milla deliver a sublime mix of powerful characterization, intriguing mystery, and eerily staged action sequences to make this issue of Daredevil a thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful read from cover to cover.

Publisher: Marvel

Writer: Charles Soule / Artist: Ron Garney / Color Artist: Matt Milla

Letterer: VC’s Clayton Cowles / Cover: Ron Garney

New Star Wars Rebels Season Four Trailer!

02 Saturday Sep 2017

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New Star Wars Rebels Season Four Trailer!

Check out the new Star Wars Rebels Season 4 Official Trailer! The new trailer for the final season of Star Wars Rebels shows us new shots of the lothal wolf, the war on mandalore, mandalorian warriors, and loads more! Can’t wait!!

All paths come together when Star Wars Rebels Season 4 premieres Monday, October 16 on Disney XD.