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2. DEVIL COMICS MAGAZINE JULY 2013
ISSUE 15
PAGE 3 DEVIL COMICS EDITORIAL
TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
PAGE 4-5 DC COMICS
PAGE 6 MARVEL
PAGE 7 DARK HORSE
PAGE 8 IMAGE
PAGE 9 BOOM! STUDIOS
PAGE 10 IDW PUBLISHING
PAGE 11 VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT
JUNE COMIC CRITIQUES
PAGE 12 ORIGIN OF HORDAK #1 AND AMERICAN VAMPIRE: ROAD TO HELL #1
PAGE 13 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: COSMIC AVENGERS
PAGE 14 AGE OF ULTRON
PAGE 15 AGE OF ULTRON #10 A.I.
PAGE 16 STAR WARS: SHADOW OF YAVIN
PAGE 17 LOCKE & KEY: OMEGA AND G.I. JOE: HOMEFRONT
PAGE 18 X-O MANOWAR: PLANET DEATH
FILM REVIEW
PAGE 19 MAN OF STEEL
CONTENTS

3. DEVIL COMICS EDITORIALDEVIL COMICS
ENTERTAINMENT
Welcome to the 15th issue of Devil Comics Magazine. We
are half-way through the 2013 year with lots of comic
events to keep us occupied.
DC COMICS
DC Comics began the year by wrapping up the Watchmen
prequels, Throne of Atlantis, H’el on Earth, Death of
the Family, Rise of the Third Army, Wrath of the First
Lantern, and Rotworld. The first half of the year seemed
to be strengthening their own titles as they prepare for the
both Trinity War and Forever Evil event later in the year.
In April they decided to create fold-out gimmick covers
while preparing for the 3-D covers in September. The
covers are meant to entice readers to pick up the hard
copies from their comic shops.
Characters that were affected during the first half includes:
Jeff Lemire on Green Arrow, the death of Robin, and the
introduction to the new Reverse-Flash. DC Comics brought
Geoff Johns reign on Green Lantern to an end with Wrath
of the First Lantern. Superman is getting three new
additional titles including Batman/Superman,
Superman/Wonder Woman, and Superman Unchained
to celebrate his 75th
anniversary along with Warner Bros.
Man of Steel film.
MARVEL COMICS
Marvel Comics began with Doctor Octopus becoming the
new Spider-Man in Superior Spider-Man as well as
continuing with the Marvel NOW! banner following last
year’s Avengers Vs. X-Men. Very quickly Age of Ultron
began the first event which ultimately brought Angela into
the Marvel Universe. However Jonathan Hickman’s Infinity
is the official first Marvel NOW! event which builds the
cosmic heroes of the Marvel Universe to prepare for the
upcoming Marvel Studios films Guardians of the Galaxy
and Avengers 2 which promptly features Thanos.
Characters that were affected during the first half includes: the erasing of
Peter Parker, the death of Miles Morales mother, Galactus moves to the
Ultimate Universe, and Angela comes to the Marvel Universe.
FILMS
Iron Man 3 sets up Phase 2 of Marvel Studios which will end with Avengers
2. Robert Downey Jr. is set to star in both Avengers 2 and 3. Meanwhile
Man of Steel gave Warner Bros. the confidence to begin their world-building
their movies which will cumulate into Justice League. Green Lantern is the
Hulk movies of Warner Bros. where we will not see him in another movie until
after the Justice League.
Star Trek Into Darkness brought back Kahn to the screen however this time
he is working directly with Kirk. IDW Publishing is beginning Star Trek After
Darkness comics which will bring the Klingons into war with the Federation.
The events of Into Darkness is to lead into the third sequel in 2016 which
celebrates the 50th
anniversary of Star Trek. Hopefully we will also get a new
series based on the movies.
CREATIVITY AND DIGITAL COMICS
Creativity in comics is sure to rise after Kindle and Valiant Entertainment work
to bring fan-fiction to Amazon. The onslaught of digital comics allows creators
to bring their work to the forefront. After corporations like Warner Bros. (DC
Comics) and Disney (Marvel) continue to exhibit higher control over their
characters, creators especially the Millennial generation want more “open-
source” access to comics where they are in control.
This new generation of writers and artists are sure to give both Warner Bros.
and Disney competition in the years ahead. Unless, of course, the creators
themselves sell their intellectual properties to them.
Shamim Zia
Editor

4. DC COMICS TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
Last year the Green Lantern series began the Rise of the Third
Army story, which served as a prequel that led to the Wrath of the
First Lantern. Now the same architect Geoff Johns brings Trinity
War which serves for the launch of the first New 52 event Forever
Evil. It coincides with the third anniversary of the New 52 so DC
Comics in a similar event to last year’s zero issues, puts the spotlight
on the villains. However with DC Comics public conflicts between
editors and writers bring about an event which seems somewhat
mismatched as the main series writers and artists are missing.
Forever Evil has an additional three weekly mini-series to tie into the event.
These include Forever Evil: Rogues, Forever Evil: Arkham War, and
Forever Evil: A.R.G.U.S. The other books are broken into franchises
including Batman, Superman, Justice League, Green Lantern, The
Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, Earth 2, Swamp
Thing, and Teen Titans. This is multiplying the popular books and
increasing the price to $3.99 for the cover. DC Comics are using gimmicks to
attract readers with 3-D covers. In July the first issue of Superman
Unchained #1 has a four-way foldout poster of the Man of Steel.

5. DC COMICS TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
The issues to be consistent and worth buying for September with the
same writer and artist as the main series is Green Arrow #23.1:
Count Vertigo #1 and The Flash #23.2: Reverse-Flash #1. Some
of the issues will bring their first appearances into the New 52 including
The Joker’s Daughter, Doomsday, Bizarro, General Zod, and the
First Born.
In 1995 writer Mark Waid wanted to raise the profile of the villains
through Underworld Unleashed. The DC Universe is under siege by
the villain Neron 18 years ago. Now DC is bringing back the 90s with
gimmick covers selling more style than substance. They are not using
the logos of the villains like Darkseid and the Joker. The covers look like
it was written by children.
Highlights from other DC Comics solicitations include:
- Greg Pak brings Justice League #23.1: Darkseid
- Justice League #23.3: Dial E brings 20 villains with 20 artists doing a page each
- Geoff Johns and Sterling Gates brings Justice League #23.4: Secret Society
- Matt Kindt writes Justice League Of America #7.1: Deadshot
- The origin of the Reverse-Flash is told within The Flash #23.2: Reverse-Flash
- The origin of Count Vertigo is told within Green Arrow #23.1: Count Vertigo
- The Superman titles brings Cyborg, Zod, Lex Luthor, Brainiac, H’el, and Doomsday
- The Batman titles brings Joker, Court of Owls, Riddler, Bane, and the Joker’s daughter
- The Green Lantern titles Sinestro, Black Hand, Relic, and Mongul
Batman’s Zero Year takes a month off during Villain’s Month to make
wave for the November Zero Year tie-ins which will run through the
Batman franchise. The majority tie-ins quality depends on the writers
involved including: Geoff Johns, Greg Pak, Matt Kindt, Brian Buccellato, Jeff
Lemire, Charles Soule, and James Tynion IV.

6. MARVEL COMICS TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
Infinity brings the Inhumans to the front stage as Attilan falls due to the
desires of Thanos. Marvel has released an onslaught of Infinity tie-ins including
Avengers, New Avengers, Infinity: The Hunt, Infinity Heist,
Thunderbolts, Nova, Avengers Assemble, Captain Marvel, and Superior
Spider-Man Team-up #3 and 4. This is the first official event of Marvel NOW!
however the least interesting one. The main titles including Captain America,
Thor, and Iron Man have their own stories to tell separated from the main
event.
So far there have been three Marvel events including Age of Ultron, Infinity,
and Battle of the Atom. These events take away the small events from the
regular titles. The return of Spider-Man 2099 is overshadowed by Infinity and
Battle of the Atom.
Highlights from other Marvel Comics solicitations include:
- David Lapham (Stray Bullets) writes the Daredevil: Dark Nights miniseries
- The final issues of X-Factor, Gambit, Morbius, and Journey into Mystery
- Carlos Pacheco joins the Loose Nuke story starting in Captain America #11
- Leinil Yu is back with a 2 flashback issues of Trial of the Punisher
- The dark origin of the Apocalypse Twins are revealed in Uncanny Avengers #12
- The identity of the Ultimate Kang is revealed in Ultimates #30
- Spider-Man 2099 returns in Superior Spider-Man #17 and 18

7. DARK HORSE COMICS SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
Dark Horse is publishing George Lucas’ original vision called The Star
Wars which is an 8-issue mini-series. Brian Wood continues the
adventures of Luke, Han, and Leia in the Star Wars where Leia returns
to the fragmented pieces of Alderaan. Star Wars: Dark Times takes
place after the Revenge of the Sith as Darth Vader hunts the remaining
Jedis. Star Wars: Legacy follows the adventures of Ania Solo.
Dark Horse has also collected Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ninth
Assassin as well as Star Wars Legacy Volume II. Each series explores
the Star Wars Universe in a different era.
Highlights from other Dark Horse Comics solicitations include:
- Alex Ross’ first published work The Terminator: The Burning Earth
- Ridley Scott is optioning Mind MGMT into the big screen
- The third omnibus trade for Lone Wolf and Cub is released
- Artist R.B. Silva brings Brain Boy with writer Fred Van Lente

8. IMAGE COMICS TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
We get three new first issues worth mentioning from Image Comics.
Matt Fraction brings Sex Criminals where a couple stops time while
having sex and robs banks. This is the second title following Satellite
Sam from Image Comics. He is also writing Hawkeye from Marvel
where he recently wrote a story from a dog’s perspective in Hawkeye
#11. Fraction previously wrote the Invincible Iron Man including
the Most Wanted arc following Secret Invasion. The story brought
Iron Man back to his roots by devolving and using his previous armors
to survive. The second new title from Image is Rat Queens by Kurtis
J. Wiebe who is writing Peter PanzerFaust which is currently being
made into a movie. The final new title worth mentioning is Zero by
Ales Kot who is currently writing Suicide Squad. His take on the
Suicide Squad is one of the best ones published by DC Comics. Highlights from other Image Comics solicitations include:
- Chew #37 continues the Family Recipe story arc
- Greg Rucka continues his futuristic story in Lazarus #4
- Brian Vaughan continues his space-opera epic in Saga #14
- J. Michael Straczynski continues with SideKick and Ten Grand
- Robert Kirkman puts Jesus in The Walking Dead #114

9. BOOM! STUDIOS TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
Highlights from other Boom! Studios solicitations include:
- The sequel to 2 Guns hits the second issue with 3 Guns
- Frank Miller continues the original adaptation of Robocop 3
- The final Planet of the Apes issue is released
- The public domain character Six-Gun Gorilla continues
- Paul Jenkins continues killing off characters in Deathmatch #10
Boom! Studios launches a two new limited series called Hit as well as the
popular TV show Sons of Anarchy. Other franchises include Hellraiser,
Peanuts, Garfield, and Adventure Time.
Writer Steven Grant is getting the deserved attention these days
compared to the days of ‘80s and ‘90s. Steven is bringing a sequel to 2
Guns called 3 Guns as well as adapting Frank Miller’s Robocop script for
Robocop 3. His 1997 Wildstorm release Damned drawn by former
Punisher artist Mike Zeck is soon to be rereleased through Boom! Studios.

10. IDW PUBLISHING TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
Highlights from other IDW Publishing solicitations include:
- The enemy is revealed in Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time #9
- The Klingon and Romulan Empires go to war in Star Trek #25
- Shockwaves plans is in motion in Transformers: Robots in Disguise #21
- The Mad Monk strikes NYC in G.I. Joe #8
- Flint is captured in G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #6
- Operation Deadfall continues in G.I. Joe: Special Missions #7
IDW Publishing is built on various popular franchise than establishing its
own universe. The franchises include My Little Pony, Ghostbusters,
Powerpuff Girls, Popeye, Black Dynamite, Judge Dredd, Mars
Attacks, Godzilla, X-Files, Dungeons & Dragons, Doctor Who,
Star Trek, Kiss, Transformers, G.I. Joe, and TMNT.

11. VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT TOP SEPTEMBER 2013 SOLICITATIONS
Valiant brings the ongoing Eternal Warrior after his debut in X-O Manowar
#1. They have also gave a title change to Bloodshot after the events of
Harbinger Wars this summer. The new title Bloodshot and the H.A.R.D.
Corps is a new starting point evolving the series into a team book. The
secret origin of all Shadowmen in Shadowman #0 brings a standalone issue
leading to the next arc in Shadowman #10.
Highlights from other Valiant Entertainment solicitations include:
- The Nightmare Bridge debuts in Quantum and Woody #3
- The Renegades puts their lives back together in Harbinger #16
- The Far Faraway arc concludes in Archer & Armstrong #13
- Following Planet Death, Aric faces problems in X-O Manowar #17
- Two trades from the Harbinger Wars are collected

12. DC COMICS JUNE CRITIQUES
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: THE ORIGIN OF HORDAK #1
After the last two origin issues with beautiful art however horrible
writing, DC Comics issues another origin story featuring Hordak. Zodac
pushes further into the arms of Hordak who is a vampire of soul energy.
Hordak grows stronger with each death of his own army and proclaims
himself Master of the Universe. This is a better story than the other two
origin issues however still falls short of being with the price on the cover.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – 3 OUT OF 5
AMERICAN VAMPIRE: THE LONG ROAD TO HELL #1
Writer Scott Snyder and artist Rafael Albuquerque have taken a break from their series,
which will return later in the year so they can catch up on other projects. To keep fans
happy, two specials will be released over the summer. This special focuses on Travis Kidd the
vampire hunter who bites back with teeth.
Both Jolene and Billy Bob were turned into vampires by Oscar Brood who is a leader of a
Coven. Billy Bob stole his ring and run off to Vegas with Jolene to find a cure. The couple is
now called the Heartbreak Killers and they brought an orphan named Jasper along to identity
potential victims.
Oscar Brood catches up with them however he is killed by vampire hunter Travis Kidd who
later realizes the couple are the Heartbreak Killers. Kidd confronts them and the Heartbreak
Killers decide its time for them to die. However Jasper suggests they get married first – one
last happiness before the big goodbye. An excellent story by Scott Snyder giving you a full
story with a definitive ending and worth the price on the cover.
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

13. MARVEL COMICS JUNE CRITIQUES
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: COSMIC AVENGERS PREMIERE HARDCOVER
Star-Lord Peter Quill reveals his origins to Iron Man by beginning with his father
who is heir to the Spartax throne. Now 30 years later Star-Lord is determined to
stop the species who killed his mother and destroyed his life – Badoon.
Iron Man encounters a Badoon ship that targets him however he is rescued by the
Guardians. An Badoon invasion of Earth begins by targeting London as Peter Quill’s
father declares Earth off-limits. After the defeat of the Badoon fleet, the Guardians
of the Galaxy are taken as prisoners of war by Spartax.
Six weeks ago in the Negative Zone, a gathering occurred which indicated Earth
one generation away from communal space flight. All-Mother declares Earth is
under her protection so the King of Spartax declares Earth off-limits.
After the Guardians are taken prisoner by the Spartax, they are freed by Groot.
They later take over a Spartax warship and issue a statement to be aware of their
King J-Son the father of Peter.
This hardcover collects
Guardians of the Galaxy (2013) #0.1-3
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

14. MARVEL COMICS JUNE CRITIQUES
AGE OF ULTRON PREMIERE HARDCOVER
The Age of Ultron is the first Marvel event following last year’s
Avengers Vs. X-Men. Writer Brian Michael Bendis teased before the
series premiere that only five individuals knew the ending to Age of
Ultron at Marvel Comics. To make sure the secret is safe, executive
artist Joe Quesada drew the final sequence to make sure the secret
stayed with the final five.
The series premiered with New York City taken over by Ultron while
Hawkeye rescues Spider-Man from the Owl and Hammerhead. Hawkeye
takes him back to base however they are screened by Iron Man before
they are reunited with the rest of the remaining Avengers. Captain
America lies with his tail between his legs and his shield shattered.
After Spider-Man explains things from his point of view, Captain America
comes up with a plan. The plan is to sell one of them so they will get
intel on Ultron. The She-Hulk volunteers and Luke Cage agreed to sell
her to Ultron. Cage discovers it is not Ultron trading but his son the
Vision because Ultron is in the future.
Meanwhile in Chicago, the Black Panther, Taskmaster, and the Red Hulk
manage to grab one of the Ultrons processors. The Red Hulk later kills
the Taskmaster before he deserts him. After rescuing Luke Cage, the
She-Hulk falls as she is shot through the head. The Black Widow cracks
one of Nick Fury’s Black Boxes and discovers they need to head to the
Savage Land.
The heroes discover Nick Fury and his secret bunker where he has Dr.
Doom’s time platform. Fury wants to travel into the future to stop Ultron
while Wolverine wants to go to the past and stop Hank Pym from
creating it. Bendis knows how to write dialogue and exploit the
characters to bring out their best. Tony Stark figures out Ultron placed
the Vision in the Avengers so he would figure out how to defeat them
from the future.
SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
- Wolverine and Sue Storm return to the present and face the Defenders
- Defenders: Colonel America, Cable (Cyclops), Dr. Strange, Hulk, and
Thing
- Now instead of Ultron it is now Tony Stark who watches over the world
- In this alternative timeline Stark is battling Morgana Le Fey
- Wolverine travels back in time to warn himself not to kill Hank Pym
- Hank Pym records a message to himself and erases his memory
- Susan Storm delivers message to stop Ultron
- Ultron is defeat before the Age of Ultron begins
- The space-time continuum is disrupted sending Galactus to the Ultimate
Universe
- Angela arrives to the Marvel Universe and joins the Galaxy of the
Guardians
AGE OF ULTRON TIE-IN HIGHLIGHTS
The tie-ins explain how the characters got into the Age of Ultron. The series
was written a few years ago before Doc Ock became Superior Spider-Man
and before the Fantastic Four was lost in space. Age of Utron began with
Ultron already conquering the world so the tie-ins are back stories to
explain how the heroes got into the situation including one with how the
Black Widow lost her eye. In a special Fantastic Four tie-in, the Thing
admits he was the one who created Dr. Doom.
This trade paperback collects
Age of Ultron (2013) #1-10
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

15. MARVEL COMICS JUNE CRITIQUES
AGE OF ULTRON #10 A.I.
This issue was on the cover of Previews a few months ago. Writer Mark
Waid brings Hank Pym the center of focus in this issue as he realizes
how important his life is after witnessing a world with him. Now Hank
sets up his place in the Marvel Universe staring as the lead in his own
series after Avengers Academy. The new title Avengers A.I. explores
the artificial intelligence of the Marvel Universe which includes the
sentient Iron Man armor. Waid writes an excellent character-focused
issue however fails to influence picking up the next Avengers title,
which is not written by him.
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – 3 OUT OF 5

16. DARK HORSE COMICS JUNE CRITIQUES
STAR WARS VOLUME 1: IN THE SHADOW OF YAVIN TRADE PAPERBACK
Writer Brian Wood follows characters of Luke, Han, Leia, and Vader after Star Wars
Episode IV: A New Hope. Wood captures the unresolved emotions which were never
explored in the films: the loss of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the destruction of Alderaan, the death
of Luke’s aunt, uncle, and his best friend Biggs. After the destruction of Yavin, the
rebellion is trying to find another planet however the Empire is hot on their trails.
Fearing a spy within their ranks, Mon Mothma orders Leia to find another planet or find
the spy.
Darth Vader is demoted by his master the Emperor as Colonel Bircher assumes
command of his Star Destroyer. Vader supervises the construction of the Second Death
Star above the moon of Endor. Meanwhile Col. Bircher prepares an elite group of TIE
interceptors to crush the rebels.
Leia assembles a secret group of new X-Wing pilots with new X-Wings. She later
grounds Luke for disobeying her and another pilot Prithi. Leia deals with the onslaught
of Col. Bircher and his TIE interceptors.
Han Solo and Chewie are targeted on Black Market worlds and the Empire for ripping off
Jabba the Hut and aiding the Empire, respectively. They both take the Falcon and head
towards the Imperial Center of Coruscant to meet Mon Mothma’s contact. They are
double-crossed and fight their way out as Imperial Stormtroopers pursue them.
SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
- Vader discovers the identity of the pilot who destroyed the Death Star: Skywalker
- Leia is severely injured after the battle with the TIE interceptors
- Han and Chewie are being chased by bounty hunters Boba Fett and Bossk
- Leia is saved by Luke and the search for the spy and a new planet continues
This paperback collects
Star Wars #1-6
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

17. IDW PUBLISHING JUNE CRITIQUES
G.I. JOE: HOMEFRONT TPB
General Joe Colton informs Duke that Cobra has infiltrated the city of
Warrenton, Ohio by moving armaments into a building. Duke gathers
his team who flies to their destination but is shot down by Cobra forces.
The team is split into two groups, Shipwreak is injured, and Duke is
captured by the Baroness while realizing Cobra has the whole town.
Roadblock and Tunnel Rat discover where Cobra is jamming the
communications. Meanwhile the Baroness is trying to get the all-clear
counter-sign from Duke however he gives the sign for ambush. Duke is
rescued by Cover Girl and Baroness destroys the town. The Joes get out
however the incident is covered up. Later Cobra Commander puts Mad
Monk instead of the Baroness in charge of Manhattan.
This paperback collects
G.I. Joe #1-5
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5
LOCKE & KEY: OMEGA Ω HC
Dodge has possessed the body of Bode Locke who has the Omega Key to
open the Black Door. The Black Door holds back the psychic parasites who
are filled with hate and madness. Bode plans to open the door to release
these creatures to our world. The real Bode is trapped in spirit form and
only Rufus can see him. However Rufus is in a psychiatric hospital after
attempting to choke Bode.
Rufus manages to escape while the kids go to the Drowning Cave after
senior prom. Bode has plans for these kids who will be a sacrifice as the
creatures he plans on releases inhibit their bodies. Tyler is accidently shot
by the police while a cave-in prevents the kids from escaping the
Drowning Cave. Tyler is placed in the Mending Cabinet by his mother. He
meets his father who tells him keys turn both ways and he took the easy
way out with Dodge.
Kinsey, Jamal, and Jordan are on the catwalk while Dodge took the other
high schoolers to the Black Door. They are offered to save themselves
however one person falls from the catwalk. Jordan chooses herself and
falls over.
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

18. VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT JUNE CRITIQUES
X-O MANOWAR VOLUME 3: PLANET DEATH TPB
The Vine begins their attack on Earth and Commander Trill uses Aric’s friend
Gafti as a hostage. Aric surrenders the armor to save his friend however
Trill shoots him regardless. Aric summons the armor which attacks Trill and
wears it and beats him. An injured Gafti arrives and Aric uses the armor on
him to heal him but Gafti is traumatized by the events abroad the Vine ship.
Aric convinces Gafti to stop fighting only to realize the incoming Vine
invasion fleet arriving. Gafti heads towards them and sacrifices himself by
destroying the invasion fleet. After the armor returns to Earth without Gafti,
Aric decides to take the war to the Vine’s home planet.
The origin of the Vine is revealed as Aric arrives on their planet. Aric plans
on destroying the planet however discovers the last of his people is alive
and living there. However his people are descendants of the original people.
Aric is attacked by the Vine and he is wounded in the onslaught. He is saved
by one of the Vine and secretly taken to the priest while the Vine begins
eradicating the slave encampment. The X-O armor returns to Aric and he
launches a defensive which will lead to the other enslaved inhabitants of the
planet to be freed.The Vine is willing to destroy their homeworld Loam than
surrender to the Aric. However the Vine surrenders to Aric and he takes his
people back to Earth.
This paperback collects
X-O Manowar #9-14
RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

19. FILM REVIEW
SPOILERS AHEAD
Overall Man of Steel has a great build up and falls flat in the end.
The overuse of special effects desensitizes the action and the drama
of the story. The story has numerous plot holes including why didn’t
the U.S. Military know that Superman is from Smallville after Zod
landed at his front door. The death of Zod at end puts a question on
Superman on whether he truly represents hope or a change of times
of today’s world.
The movie starts off in Krypton as it should and shows Jor-El
delivering a baby without doctors. Later he is riding a bug. For an
advanced society this is a downturn. Then he puts the codex in his
son which is basically injecting your kid with Botox.
Some complaints I have include how the fuck did Jonathan Kent move
that big ass spaceship into his barn? Jenny Olson is just too Jewish.
Her nose kept bothering me however she could play a female
Pinocchio. The final battle shows Zod taking off his armor and showing
off his black leotard. He is either ready for dancing to Psy's "Gangnam
Style" or Beyonce's "Put a Ring On It" than fight Superman.
Superman kills Zod in the end! Superman represents the Jesus-
character and his “S” symbol represents hope. Superman is a
character that finds a better way of handling situations. A great way
of stopping Zod who is using his heat vision to kill the citizens of
Metropolis was to use his cold breath and render Zod blind. You know
a cold blow job. (Wait…that didn’t come out right) This will show
Superman finding different means to end a conflict. Basically Zod
killed his father then in turn he kills him. This is more revenge then
self-defense.
The military is trying to find out where he hangs his cape. Where the
fuck did you get the spaceship to send Zod’s people back to the
Phantom Zone? That’s a great place to start. The collateral damage to
Metropolis and the lives lost. This is not a movie for people who are
still sensitive to the events of 9/11. It just reinforces and stereotypes
the fact that foreigners cause trouble.
The writer of the Dark Knight Rises builds up Krypton as a Russian-like
communist society similar to the one introduced by John Byrne. Krypton
expanded their empire in space at the cost of their planet’s core. Jor-El
sends his natural birth son Kal-El to Earth with a code of all Kryptonians.
Zod is sent to the Phantom Zone for his insurrection but is freed after
Krypton explodes. On Earth Clark becomes Superman just as Zod arrives to
use Earth to build Krypton and its people. The battle ensues where
Metropolis is destroyed and Zod is killed. Superman finds his way of
becoming Clark at the end of the story and is with Lois.
The only part I truly like is the set up for sequels. Clark finds a capsule
which is opened from the Kryptonian scout ship. The Man of Steel Prequel:
Special Edition shows where the scout ship came from and who is the lost
Kryptonian. After the events of the Man of Steel, Superman believes he is
the last of his kind however like Yoda said “There is another.”
NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – 3 OUT OF 5

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