Daring Mystery Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1

One of the few times where the cover is the best part of the entire book. It features a man called the Phantom Reporter, poised on a rainy stoop with zeppelins in the background, guns cocked and loaded, about to leap off the rooftops onto an unseen aggressor. The scene looks like it’s almost in motion and I kept coming back to it as it is visually striking.

But, the story was almost pure crap. The secret identity is nothing more than a purple cape on a beat reporter. It seems everybody knows the Phantom’s real identity and the classic 40s tale isn’t any better. In fact, that story has choppy plotting and the scenes segue ways are non-existent. It’s a poor-man’s Superman, minus the powers, costume, and better writing.

Not Worth Consuming

Rating: 4 out of 10 stars

Kitty Pryde Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #3

With the helicarrier about to crash into the Big Apple and Wolverine’s former sensei in spiritual possession of a SHIELD agent, Kitty Pryde decides to end this madness by entering the SHIELD helicarrier main frame.

The best art of the entire mini-series. Kitt Pryde: Agent of SHIELD is a fun ride. I wish it was longer. Who am I kidding, I wish Pryde was a permanent member of SHIELD and future issues have her using her mutant powers to infiltrate Latveria and Doctor Doom’s castle.

Very fun read. Ideal for fans of Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD, even though the Colonel doesn’t even appear in this 3-issue mini-series.

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.  

Kitty Pryde, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #2

Kitty Pryde literally faces off against a ghost in the machine as the ghost of Wolverine’s old sensei has hatched a plot to turn the Excalibur member into his newest apprentice. To find out the back story, check out the 80’s mini-series Kitty Pryde & Wolverine.

Great action sequences. The art is very good as well. Kudos to a very well scripted second chapter by Larry Hama.

Worth Consuming.

Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.

Kitty Pryde, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1

When SHIELD’s helicarrier refuses to answer to anybody but the mutant Kitty Pryde’s commands, the spy agency not only contacts the Excalibur member, they recruit her!

I’m not sure why the SHIELD operatives know only Kitty Pryde can operate the helicarrier. I’m also not sure why Nick Fury isn’t the head of SHIELD at this point.

Aside from those questions, writer Larry Hama crafted a very interesting tale. (To be fair, why Nick Fury is a no-show isn’t Hama’s fault. But that first complaint of mine is.)

The art is very good and I love the banter between Dum Dum Dugan and Lady Contessa.

Worth Consuming.

Rating 7 out of 10 stars.

Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #6

Chuck Dixon ends the Robin Trilogy with a bang. It’s the final showdown between Robin & Huntress against the Russian Mob and the KGBeast. It helps that rival gang leader, Sir Edmund (King Snake) doesn’t like the former Soviet competition.

There’s also a very fitting ending to the gang war and Drake’s troubles at home. I loved every panel. Though not as good as Robin II, Joker’s Wild, Cry of the Huntress was very entertaining and a fitting cap that ties up all the loose ends of books one and two!

Worth Consuming

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars. 

Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #5

With Mr. Drake threatening to transfer Tim to Metropolis, it appears that the time of the newest Robin is just about up. With nothing to lose, Huntress and Robin are about to make their final stand against the Russian Mob and the KGBeast.

The pieces are finally coming together. We now know the criminal plot of the Russians, King Snake and his crew are ready to end that operation as well as Robin’s career and we discover the true fate of the little Russian girl Robin meet in issue #1.

The action is fast paced and it puts you on the edge of your seat. My greatest fear is that with one issue left, everything’s going get wrapped up here leaving issue 6 with Robin and Huntress twiddling their thumbs. Fantastic job by Chuck Dixon.

 Worth Consuming.

 Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.

Robin III: Cry of the Huntress #4

The best issue of the series, thus far. Robin has his first real setback with the knowledge that he’s too late to save the kidnapped Russian girl he met in issue one! Along with that, King Snake and his Chinese gang of teenagers (last seen in issue 5 of the first segment of the Robin trilogy) has returned and it appears that Robin and Huntress are in the middle of a gang war!

WORTH CONSUMING!

Rating: 10 out of 10 stars.