mark bagley
‘Deadpool Assassin #1’ and the Maturation of (Regenerating) Degenerates
Deadpool is crazier than a sack of ferrets but he still maintains a code of conduct that sets him apart from less scrupulous mercenaries.
The Uncanny Truth Hurts (and Astonishes) in ‘All-New X-men #18’
This is not just another tie-in where a teenaged Cyclops whines at feeling so overwhelmed.
Requiem for the Green Goliath: ‘Civil War II: The Fallen #1’
The death of Bruce Banner is met with drama, angst, and a different kind of anger.
‘Ultimate End #5’ Ends With a Whimper
This story wants to be a fireworks show, but it's only armed with half a box of matches.
The Cataclysmic Destruction of Marvel’s Ultimate Universe
It redefined the comic book industry for the new millennium. Now it is an ever-unfolding tragedy.
Cataclysmically Flat: “Cataclysm: The Ultimates’ Last Stand #5”
More meaningless death and more meaningless destruction still rings hollow.
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