Avengers Academy #7 review

It’s been a couple of years, so Hank Pym gets a new look. Mind, it’s based on an old look, to go with an old name. Bye bye Wasp II, hello again, Giant Man I. The reasons for the change make good sense, and I’m happy to see Hank embrace a large part of his […]

Avengers Academy #3 review

The first six issues of this series are being narrated by the new characters who make up the student body. It’s a smart way to give us an insight into the newcomers, and change the perspective on the Avengers’ aim to ensure these troubled teens don’t turn to crime. In the spotlight this month is […]

Avengers Academy #1 review

Spinning out of the recently concluded Avengers: The Initiative series, Avengers Academy gathers six young would-be heroes and puts them in the hands of experienced Assemblers. Out of the dozens of teenagers in Norman Osborn’s Initiative programme, Reptil, Hazmat, Finesse, Mettle, Striker and Veil are the best the next generation has to offer. At least […]

Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1/35 (Make your mind up, Marvel)

Jackpot’s secret revealed! She’s an action figure who lives in Spidey’s crotch. Well, according to the cover. Inside we learn that, gasp! – the cover was merely a Mighty Marvel Impressionistic Masterpiece. Jackpot remains normal sized. Well done Mike McKone, you got me all excited there. And a huge well done to McKone and inker […]