*****
With all comics, every month is hyped to legend before coming out and proving to, well, not be a legend. The end of Uncanny X-Men's year long story is exciting, but I don't care so much. Peter David, on the other hand, almost always delivers and the premise alone of the issue has me all a-twitter with anticipation. Looks to be a battle of epic proportions. Still, not excited at the guest penciler. This book has had a horrible track record with pencilers and I was glad that they finally settled on Pablo Raimondi. He's great and seems able to deliver a book on time. This worries me.*****
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils and Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
“‘TILL DEATH DO US PART”
A long-lost suitor from Mary Jane’s past presents her with a shocking offer: she can walk away from the torment and tragedy of life on the run…and all she has to do is turn in Spider-Man. Given the choice between a fugitive’s life and the fame and fortune she left behind to marry Peter Parker, will she take the deal? Meanwhile, across town, Peter Parker brokers the safety of his wife and Aunt May…even at the cost of his freedom. How much madness and loss can one marriage take? Join us in this retrospective of one of the most enduring love stories in comics. Written by Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist, Punisher War Journal) with jaw-dropping art – including beautiful Romita-esque flashback sequences – by superstar Salvador Larroca (Uncanny X-Men, New Universal).
48 pgs/Rated A …3.99
I'm not going to buy this, I just like the cover. Larroca does a nice job of imitating John Romita Sr. I used to be a big fan of Amazing Spider-Man but after Romita Jr. left, I feel like the book's gone downhill. The Spider-Man of the main Marvel Universe has gotten so far from what makes Spider-Man great, and I think the upcoming "definitive" statement on Peter and MJ's relationship is just going to complicate matters even more.
*****SHE-HULK #19
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by RICK BURCHETT
Cover by GREG HORN
"THE GAMMA DEFENSE"
She-Hulk's law firm has defended super-villains before, but never one of "the big ones." Has Mallory Book finally gone too far? Can she honestly expect She-Hulk to help her represent her cousin's greatest foe--the twisted, mass-murdering genius men call THE LEADER?!!Plus: If you thought a certain someone was dead and buried...you'd be wrong. And you'll NEVER guess where they are now!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
I love She-Hulk and this cover and issue description reads more like the series' early days, which is great. I'm all for She-Hulk getting back in the courtroom; it makes the title stand out.
*****LONERS #2 (of 6)
Written by C.B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by KARL MOLINE
Cover by JASON PEARSON
It’s Ricochet’s day off! But can the former Slinger – used to costumed days of girls and thrills – adjust to life as just another wannabe in L.A.? And when he’s pushed by the guilt of his past, will he spiral back into the tights? What do you think? So who’s waiting to slice his jacket to shreds – and what former Generation X member makes a shocking return on the very last page?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
Wow, I have no idea what this is or where it came from or even how issue #1 slipped by me, but seeing Ricochet's face made my afternoon (there wasn't much competition). I absolutely love Slingers and anything involving the four of them (unless it involves their death). Added bonus? I'm putting money on that return being Jubilee. And yeah, I have a soft spot for Jubilee.
*****
X-FACTOR #19
X-FACTOR #19
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by KHOI PHAM
Cover by ANDREA DI VITO
X-Factor is trapped in the middle: On the one side, the population of Ex-Mutant Town is in danger of boiling over as the X-Cell, apparently re-empowered by Pietro, endeavor to rally the rank and file against X-Factor. On the other side, the government, ready to move in with everything from armies to Sentinels. Will Madrox decide to tell the truth behind M-Day...and will anyone believe him?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
With all comics, every month is hyped to legend before coming out and proving to, well, not be a legend. The end of Uncanny X-Men's year long story is exciting, but I don't care so much. Peter David, on the other hand, almost always delivers and the premise alone of the issue has me all a-twitter with anticipation. Looks to be a battle of epic proportions. Still, not excited at the guest penciler. This book has had a horrible track record with pencilers and I was glad that they finally settled on Pablo Raimondi. He's great and seems able to deliver a book on time. This worries me.
X-MEN #199 
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils and Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“CONDITION CRITICAL”
The X-Men are one issue away from 200…and let’s hope Cable and Rogue can make it! Facing a nearly indestructible enemy, both Cable and Rogue will need to make choices that will alter their lives forever. Part 3 (of 3)!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
Geez, this suffers from the normal hype machine but Carey has been impressing me lately and that's a mighty fine cover by Bachalo. I'm way stoked. Also, it's weird that this series is hitting the 200 mark. The first issue I bought was #19 back in 1993. Wow.
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