Fantastic Four 534 & 535: Who's comics is this anyways?
J. Michael Straczynski (JMS), you kill me. Ever since he has taken over this comic, it has been a battle to read his issues. Some comics I breeze through and enjoy them effortlessly. With JMS's comic it has been a major struggle, in particular the Fantastic Four and Supreme Power. But I still continue to buy both comics because of the story art by FF's Mike McKone and SP's Gark Frank.
So the Thing and Human Torch has chased to the Hulk to Las Vegas. All this happened because Child Protective Services deemed the Richards as endangerment to their children and has taken custody. The FF needs to locate the Hulk since he is godfather to the kids and could legally take the kids while the FF battled CPS. Of course, the Hulk is in rage mode and starts battling the Thing and Human Torch. Can they calm him down enough to save the kids from the CPS?
The first question I asked, "Is who's comic is this anyways?" JMS wrote a Hulk story, and mislabel this issue with a Fantastic Four label. It is full of flashbacks of Hulk's saddest moments in life. (I wish some one would tag the flash back to the appropriate comic, because I'm sure the younger reader won't remember them.) At the end, you realize the Hulk is one badd muther... and can't be beat, thus leading to the "Planet Hulk" stuff going on the Hulk's own title.
The Thing comments about a conversation to Mr. Fantastic, "Then I made a little joke and said maybe the only way to really protect the world from the Hulk if he ever goes really nuts is ta stick him in a rocket and shoot him out into space-- Let him be somebody else's problem." Of course, they actually do that anyways. Oh by the way, FF ended up not needed the Hulk as a godfather, because somebody blows up the safehouse where the kids were suppose to be, proving that the safest place for the kids is with their parent. So does this event mattered, probably not.
These issues were entertaining, but could be better. JMS continues to hurt me, but I keep taking because of Mike McKone. I loved his work on Teen Titians and wished he had stayed on. RATINGS: STORY- 5/10 ART- 8/10

Runaways 13, X-Static- Deadgirl 2, & Young Avengers 10:
When I get my latest shipment of comics, I get the aura of anticipation and glee. For me, it is my personal Christmas every month. Each comic has the potential to entertain and wow me and along with disappointment. Currently Runaways & Young Avengers are the first comics I read because they have been consistently excellent and well done. And don't forget to buy my comics, so check my auctions out.

Runaway 13: So by now, everyone should be reading this comic. The comic is awesome. I think everyone on this planet is harping how great this comic is. If you haven't read this comic, stop reading this blog and go buy it.
Princess Power AKA Molly is far away from her teammates and wakes up an unfamiliar sewer surrounded by other kids. These kids are under the control of the evil Provost. Provost uses a special collar to force children to become thieves and steal money for him. Little does he know that he has Princess Power to answer to now...
Listen, go buy this comic. You will not regret it. This comic is a single issue storyline which is rare these days, but give you a good feel how general the comic is which is fun. Adrian Alphona, the artist is excellent is capturing the energy and emotion of these characters. Brian K. Vaughan has yet to produce an issue that fails to entertain me and crave for more. RATINGS: STORY- 10/10 ART: 10/10

X-Static Presents: Deadgirl 2: Dr. Strange feels something is wrong with the world of the dead. The Pitiful One is resurrecting dead super-powered heroes and villains to help bring mayhem and death to the living. Dr. Strange knows one on person who can help him... Deadgirl. To entice the dead to help, he knows a sercet that the dead wants: how to become part of the living again.
You would think Dr. Strange who enlist of some of Marvel's heavy hitters instead of Deadgirl, but he choose with Deadgirl and we would have some of the campy-ist dialogue and situations yet. We get the Dead Sisters' book club, Ant-man fighting carpet bugs, and Sensitive Man's phobia of doctors. What more do you really need. Peter Milligan & Mike Allred style really shines. This comic shows why the X-static worked and was so popular. (I think near the end of X-static's run they were getting bored and need time off. Hopefully this will rekindle something and bring that comic back.) Nick Dragotta which is the co-artist with Mike does a good job of continuing the style of the art. Of course Laura Allred's coloring is one of my favorites. This mini-series has become of one of my favorite and will be eagerly awaiting each following issue. RATINGS: STORY- 9/10 ART- 10/10

Young Avengers 10: The Super Skrull has kidnapped the Hulking. The Hulking apparently is a skrull and the only hope for the skull empire. The Young Avengers must now muster some fire power to get him back. They head to Starks tower only to find the New Avengers out on a mission, but the new Vision is there. He locates another super-powered youth to help them battle the Super Skrull... but he is in the federal prison. Can we say jail break! And is this new person going to be a model citzen or a killer.
I was really skeptical when I first heard this comic. I thought is was another one of the new Marvel comics that was going to suck and disappear (Livewires & Spellbinders to name 2.) But this comic has really worked and I keep buying it every month. Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung did a great job creating these characters. Of course, their origins are so interesting and bring so many questions. One of the popular rumors is that Wiccan is a child of the Scarlett Witch, which will be interested to see how that pans out. Allan has a knack for bring the teenage angst and struggles while not boring the old fans (like me). Jim penciling have be good and clean. RATINGS: STORY- 8/10 ART-8/10

COMICS FOR SALE (shamless plug):
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By the way, I got my new comics in today. Yeah for me!