Unqualified Comics

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Hirohiko Araki We go forward in time from the late 1800's to late 1930's New York in Jojo. We get an entirely new Jojo in Joseph Joestar, a devious and cocky Brit living in America. You can purchase this volume of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure online or at your local bookstore: https://www.amazon.com/JoJos-Bizarre-Adventure-2-Battle-Tendency/dp/1421578824

Uncanny X-Men #180 Chris Claremont John Romita Jr. We reach the conclusion of this build up series to Secret Wars! This Classic X-men issue is packed with drama, suspense, and a pinch of action. It's a classic Claremont floppy and one of many great character pieces on Storm. I also finally draw a cover for my art and it ends up pretty decent. Enjoy! You can get Uncanny X-men #180 at your local comic shop or online retailer that specializes in back issues.

Fantastic Four #265 John Bryne This a fun little issue with two stories. One a fun 1st person perspective story of a villian breaking into the Baxter building. The other a telling of Invisible Woman's story during the events of Secret Wars. All of it leading into the introduction of a new member of the Fantastic Four! You can get Fantastic Four #265 at your local comic shop or online retailer that specializes in back issues!

This is a bit of long video but, I go over the comparison of American Comics vs. Japanese "Manga". I have a lot of thoughts on this one as I am a big fan of both. Also show off my latest piece of art which is Guts from Berserk and explain where all the Berserk reviews are.

Judge Dredd (Progs #9-17) John Wagner Carlos Ezquerra Ron Turner Mike McMahon Ian Gibson I go over the first extended story line in Judge Dredd and come away entertained. I'm still confused by 2000AD terminology but, so far this series is proving to be good and getting better. Also pencil and ink a pretty sweet panel from the last prog of the story. You can get the collected Judge Dredd paperback shown in this video at the link down below: https://www.amazon.com/Judge-Dredd-Case-Files-01/dp/1906735875

The Futurists (Episode 1 - Season 1) Patrick Stiles Butch Guice Rick Magyar This is the last book I review of the Allegiance Arts Founders 3-Pack. It is... a comic book. You can pick of The Futurist at your local Walmart (if they stock comics).

The Mighty Avengers #242 Roger Stern Al Milgrom I go over this issue of The Mighty Avengers. Writing by Roger Stern is solid but, the art by Al Milgrom is a little uninspiring. You can get The Mighty Avengers #242 from your local comic shop or online retailer that specializes in back issues.

The Mighty Thor #341 Walter Simonson I review Walter Simonson's Thor for my Path to Secret Wars series. It's an interesting little book with fantastic art and tons of action. You can get The Mighty Thor #341 at your local comic shop or online retailer that specializes in back issues.

Bass Reeves (Episode 1 - Season 1) Kevin Grevioux David Williams Kelsey Shannon I continue review the Allegiance Arts 3 pack with Bass Reeves. This is a historical piece written by Kevin Grevioux and it is a rock solid story. Inspired by a real US Marshall, this book follow Bass Reeves a bounty hunter in the Deep South around the turn of the 19th Century as he brings justice to the Indian territories. You can pick of Bass Reeves at your local Walmart (if they stock comics).

The New Teen Titans #7 Marv Wolfman George Perez I return to the Teen Titans of the 80's to review an incredible issue. What appears to be a simple plot of the Fearsome Five attacking Titan's Tower ends up as an amazing emotional ride with excellent character development and human drama. Also I attempt to draw a George Perez panel and end up not looking like garbage. Not bad. Another awesome issue, you can get this volume at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/New-Teen-Titans-Vol/dp/1401251439

The Thing #10 John Byrne Ron Wilson Hilary Barta I review a character piece on Ben Grimm aka The Thing. The writing by John Byrne is fantastic but, the art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta leave a lot to be desired. You can get The Thing #10 at your local comic shop or online retailer that specializes in back issues.

Iron Man #181 Denny O'Neil Luke McDonnell Steve Mitchell I continue on my path to Secret Wars with Iron Man #181. This Iron Man is actually James Rhodes as Tony Stark had left his role to deal with personal issues. It's an interesting read as I don't read Iron Man but, it's not as good as the other 2 comics I reviewed. You can get Iron Man #181 at your local comic shop or online retailer that specializes in back issues

Norah's Saga (Episode 1 Season 1) Blake Northcott Kelsey Shannon I get my founders edition 3 pack from Allegiance Arts and I review Norah's Saga first! It's in interesting read by Blake Northcott and Kelsey Shannon. Good dialogue, fantastic art, just a little frustrated with the decompressed writing style and on the unfinished story. You can get Norah's Saga at your local Walmart (if they stock comics).n

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 Kevin Eastman Peter Laird I indulge in some 90's movie nostalgia and pick up the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimate Collection Volume 1. I come out very intrigued by the difference between the cartoon/movie TMNT and the original comics. You can get this collection at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Collection/dp/1631409905?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1631409905

The Incredible Hulk #294 Bill Mantlo Sal Buscema Gerry Talaoc I do my first Hulk comic on the channel for my Path to Secret Wars series and I come away impressed. I should have been doing more Hulk comics because this issue by Bill Mantlo is really good. You can find The Incredible Hulk #294 at your local comic shop or online comic retailer that specializes in back issues.

The Amazing Spider-Man #251 Roger Stern Tom Defalco Ron Frenz Klaus Janson I begin my approach to the famous Marvel Superheroes Secret Wars with an issue of Amazing Spider-man! I forgot how fun and entertaining Spider-Man comics can be. You can find The Amazing Spider-Man #251 at your local comic shop or online comic retailer that specializes in back issues. Follow me on Minds! https://www.minds.com/unqualifiedcomics/

The New Mutants #14 Chris Claremont Sal Buscema At the end of my Magik Origins series I go over her first New Mutants comic in New Mutants #14! We get a rematch with an old friend and some development between Illyana and Xavier. This was a great read through revisiting the origins of Magik! You can get this TPB of the New Mutants at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/X-Men-New-Mutants-Classic-Vol/dp/0785121951

Zero Hour - Crisis in Time Dan Jurgens Jerry Ordway I continue to follow Green Lantern this time following Kyle Rayner and Hal Jordan (now Parallax) into the crossover mini-series Zero Hour. I come away with very mixed opinions about the mini-series. You can get this collected hardbound edition at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Hour-Crisis-Dan-Jurgens/dp/1401278515

Judge Dredd John Wagner Carlos Ezquerra I check out the flagship title of the 2000AD comic anthology and come away with a very different impression than the Sly movie. Britain's most famous comic is a very interesting shot format comic though I think I would prefer longer stories. If you are interested in this collected paperback check out the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Judge-Dredd-Case-Files-01/dp/1906735875

One Piece (Chapters #12 & #13) Eiichiro Oda A go over two chapters of One Piece that showcase the standard simple techniques that Oda uses in One Piece to generate emotion and interest in this characters and story. I don't go over Manga often but, I have always been fascinated with One Pieces success. You can get this collected volume of One Piece at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/One-Piece-East-Blue-1-2-3/dp/1421536250

Magik #3 Chris Claremont Sal Buscema Illyana is alone, Storm is dying in her arms, Cat is dead, and the X-men are dead. What will she do alone against the Dark Lord Belasco? Uncanny X-men Omnibus volume 3 is available at most bookstores, ebay, and amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Uncanny-X-Men-Omnibus-Vol/dp/078519922

I talk about a reply written by Chris Claremont to mailed feedback on Uncanny X-Men #137 back in 1980. It is both an insightful and sad read to realize how far Marvel Comics has fallen in terms of professionalism and passion for their own product.

Green Lantern - New Dawn Ron Marz Darryl Banks I jump into the world of Kyle Rayner after the frustration and disappointment of Emerald Twilight and I come away surprisingly impressed. Ron Marz does a good job building Kyle up and making him an interesting and sympathetic character. You can buy this Trade Paperback at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Emerald-Twilight-Dawn/dp/156389999X

The New Teen Titans #1 Marv Wolfman George Perez I jump into the first New Teen Titans issue and come away very impressed with Wolfman's writing and Perez's art. This issue really sets up the relationships and situations of all the Titans. Awesome issue, you can get this volume at the link below: https://www.amazon.com/New-Teen-Titans-Vol/dp/1401251439

Magik #3 Chris Claremont Ron Frenz Tom Palmer Cat is defeated and Illyana is slowly corrupted by Belasco's training. What will our Russian Mutant do before it is too late and she becomes a monster? Uncanny X-men Omnibus volume 3 is available at most bookstores, ebay, and amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Uncanny-X-Men-Omnibus-Vol/dp/078519922