 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611: In this issue of Amazing Spider-Man, Joe Kelly once again writes Deadpool. Sold! Seriously though, I’ve complained/commented on this the past few weeks, that as much as I like Daniel Way’s take on the character, I really feel his triple narration bubbles should be confined to his book, his particular take, and other writers should do whatever the heck they want with the ol’ DP. So it’s really nice to have Kelly back on Deadpool, writing an entirely different view of the character than the one in Deadpool’s (god help us) three other ongoing titles. And the issue works just how you would want a battle royale between Spider-Man and Deadpool to go. It’s fun, funny, dangerous, and great to see Spidey shoved into the straight man role. This is also Kelly’s most solid issue of Spider-Man in a while, and well worth a pick-up, whether you’ve been following the main plot line or not. Oh, and Eric Canete’s art is nicely Humberto Ramos-esque, without feeling ripped off.
By TFAW on November 11, 2009 at 3:01 am
A TFAW.com Exclusive!
 If you’ve been keeping an eye on comic news lately, you’ve probably heard whispers (and shouts) about 45, an intriguing title from Com.X that hits shelves on December 23rd. And if you’re anything like me, you read the praise for this title, such as in the November 2009 issue of Wizard where 45 is listed at #17 on the list of “Top 50 Things You Need To Buy,” and you started to get more than a little excited.
First off, there’s the premise–a journalist expecting his first child, who may or may not be super-powered, interviews 45 super-powered individuals from every walk of life to get an idea of what he might expect. And then things begin to get complicated. But beyond this intriguing idea, there is something else that sets 45 apart. Each and every vignette is illustrated by a different artist, for a total of 45 artists, including seasoned industry veterans and hotshot up-and-comers, contributing to one book.
Are you starting to see why we’re so excited? Well then, here’s the coup de grace: we have an exclusive interview with Andi Ewington, writer of 45 (his debut title, if you can believe it), giving TFAW.com’s viewers the lowdown on what we can expect and a hint to the mysterious identity of the 45th artist.
Alex, Justin & Pete review The Marvelous Land of Oz #1, Stumptown #1, and The Great Ten #1.
Marvel has provided PCS with clips from Episode 2 of their Astonishing X-Men Comic, based on Joss Whedon & John Cassaday’s awesome first arc.
Yes, it is I, Norimaro — James Bond of videogame girls and comic book babes — here with my top secret, patented single page peeks at this week’s new Marvel releases! Fear my elite scanner skillz and check back later for DC Teases!
By TFAW on November 9, 2009 at 6:03 pm
 Marvel has released five teaser images from its upcoming event, Siege, which kicks off December 2 with Siege: Cabal. Each image gives a little hint of things to come: Norman Osborn surrounded by a gallery of characters who could be his secret “weapon,” Captain America with Iron Man’s armor (who’s he giving it to?) Wolverine unmasking Daken, Spider-Man holding the Green Goblin’s head, and a bright, hazy figure flying over a crowd–could it be the Sentry?
Marvel Italia is finally releasing a hardcover collaboration, apparently long-in-the-making, between writer Chris Claremont and famed erotic artist Milo Manara. As a young man, I may have enjoyed some of Manara’s work as much as Claremont’s X-Men. His work is beautiful & clean, if frequently, unabashedly sexual as you can see — but, important to note, mostly playful.
 It’s been a while since I last read Marc Guggenheim’s post-alien invasion tale Resurrection, and with the fifth issue hitting stands this Wednesday, I thought I’d take a look back at the first four issues, and see how we’re doing. Oh, and a little bit of an advanced look at the fifth ish, courtesy of the fine folks at Oni.
For those new to the series, the high concept idea is, “what happens after an alien invasion?” So instead of following how we beat back the aliens with only a plucky fighter pilot and an awkward mathematician, you get to see the events immediately following the end of Independence Day. How does society cope? Can society cope?
Midtown’s latest weekly podcast is up and this week’s guest is writer Fred Van Lente, who talks about his book Comic Book Comics as well as his work on Amazing Spider-Man, Incredible Hercules, X-Men Noir, and Marvel Zombies.
Midtown Comics Monday Podcast: Fred Van Lente
Sideshow Collectibles has posted their online 2009 Holiday Gift Guide, featuring a nice selection of their statues, PVC figures and comiquettes. Only one problem — they were ALL DUDES! But never fear, I, Norimaro, the James Bond of comic book and videogame gals, am here to rectify this tragedy! I’ve gone through Sideshow’s site and collected their hottest babes (sure it’s hard work, but someone’s got to do it) into one master list for you: Norimaro’s ULTIMATE SIDESHOW HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE! “Ultimate”, as in the opposite of a sausage party — that is, ladies only!
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