Julz`s Ms. Marvel Issue 6 Review

What happens when a fan meets her idol and shares her fanfiction.

Julz`s Nova Issue #17, Amazing Spider-Man Issue #2 and Wonder Woman Issue #31 Review

New comic book day 5/22/14 and what a great turn out!
Comic haul for this week: Nova Issue #17, Amazing X-men Issue #7, Amazing Spider-Man Issue #2 and Wonder Woman Issue #31

Julz`s Original Sin issue #0 Review

Dive with Nova into the mystery that is The Watcher. Let`s hope this event  comic dosen`t flop!

Julz`s Ms.Marvel Issue# 1 & 2 Review

By JulzChan aka Julius Cantara 

Kamala is written in a way that makes her relatable to younger readers and her being a Muslin teenage girl serves as no excuse not to.

 While she is insecure and uncomfortable with her religious background, there are a lot of opportunities to connect with the character. She dreams of  superhero action and admires, of all people, the Avengers. She has issues with her family who are overly protective and tries to sample all manners of  high school life like parties, popularity and fanfiction.

There are your standard teenage troupes such as the jock, the popular girl or the obvious love interest in the form of the best friend and more. However, all of this only to make her more in common with readers as a troubled yet refreshing and vibrant character. Although the carbon copy of Regina George known as Zoe does come off a cliche stereotype.

Both issues are to show an origin story for the new hero, but even without a main villain it does set up a mystery as to how Kamala received her powers and what she can really do or what her new purpose entails. And seeing the soon to be hero  trying to get used to her powers does come across as funny and entertaining to see. Even more the character is put on the right track as she wants to make a difference in the world with her new powers.

There is no major conflict other than with Kamala`s  family and classmate, but at least there was some genuine superheroing and perhaps next issue there will be more of that.

Alphona`s art is expressive, has a very western cartoon style and the bright colors compliment the soft penciling work giving the comic a light, aesthetically pleasing feel.

It is still early in the comic to judge it immensely but these two first issues do the job of connecting Kamala to readers.

Ms. Marvel Issues# 1 and 2 together receive 4 out of 5

Julz`s Amazing X-Men Issue#5 Review

By JulzChan aka Julius Cantara 

Jason Aaron turns in a decent finale confrontation between Nightcrawler and his fellow X-men vs Azazel`s Pirate crew, however the issue does not reach an epic high.

The lines in this issue are witty as Nightcrawler and his father Azazel trade words and blows as two duke it out teleporter style. However while the fight with two devilish teleporters, the same cannot be said for the rest of the X-men. They can be seen in the background fighting however for most of the comic, it`s focused more on Nightcrawler who has to rescue everyone. If the comic had just shown more,extensive scenes with X-men taking down red bamfs and pirates this showdown would have felt more monumental.

However to the comic`s credit it does set up an interesting mystery involving the terms of Nightcrawler`s resurrection. Possibly making the blue elf`s return to life the main focus of  Nightcralwer solo series. The ending provided a darker tone, creating a change in Nightcrawler`s character from enthusiastic, swashbuckling explorer to a man stricken with guilt and regret. Making this more of a downgrade for the character, especially since Azazel wasen`t a complex villain during this arc so the sacrifice Kurt made feels unnecessary and underwhelming. But that remains to be seen until Chris Claremont`s book comes out, with the possibility more will be revealed on Nightcrawler`s current situation.

As for the art in this issue, Ed McGuinness has been consistently satisfying with his clean, sleek, superhero action, pirate fighting fun and shots of adorable bamf babies, McGuiness has a style uniquely his own.

Amazing X-men Issue# 5 receives 3/5

Julz`s Loki Agent of Asgard # 2 Review

Loki Agent of Asgard continues to be entertaining read as Loki, while a hero is still a clever, witty trickster as he tries out speed dating and regaling his latest mission.

Issue 2 didn`t pick up were the first issue left off making this issue feel like a one shot, but it`s still too early to judge it immensely. The issue  itself is very funny with every scene, possibly more than the first issue, and like before Loki is still seen as a competent anti-hero but never comes off as unlikable or brooding. 

In fact, as Loki converses with a woman of truth he is still able to entice her yet show genuine compassion. Making it believable that Loki is indeed a good guy. However there are still moments where Loki is Loki but now he means well to repent for his crimes.

The dialogue and comedic moments never feel like they are wasted. Story itself is decent but ends before you get your fill and not exciting but entertaining enough to see more of Loki`s deviousness. 

 And props to the penciler and colorist as the art is vibrant and the expressions are well drawn. 

The book itself still has time to pick up on the story but as of now is still a funny read. Loki Agent of Asgard receives  a 3.5/5. If Loki fans are interested this art and humor along is worth it.