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Godzilla #1
IDW Comics
Swierczynski, Gane & Pattison

IDW delivers an oversized first issue for their latest attempt at a Godzilla reboot. This first issue reads more like a 1970s disaster film except where we pick up the story after everything goes to hell. It's a good first issue but I can't tell if the underlying story is going to be a slow burn as IDW seems to like to tell stories or if we are going to launch into the plot in the very next issue. Overall, I liked the issue and am intrigued enough to sample a second issue and that is about all you can ask for.

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Hulk #52
Marvel Comics
Parker, Pagulayan, Vlasco, Paz & Staples

The final issue of the Haunter Hulk arc goes out with a very loud bang. This issue is the perfect example of what I expect from a Hulk story (no matter who is writing it) and what I demand from almost every comic book. This is a case where the cover most certainly matches up with the contents. This is just a flat out fun comic book to read.

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Elephantmen #39
Image Comics
Starkings, Medellin & Cha

Elephantmen delivers perhaps its most comprehensive and powerful issue to date. When you consider the series rarely has even a slip up or an off issue, that's a bold statement. This issue could easily mark the end of the journey because it sums everything up so well and brings so many plots to a head while potentially marking the end of one of the longest running themes since the beginning of the run. However, true to form, Starkings throws a couple of curves in the issue that will surely grow over time into the next long running plot with its own message to the reader. This issue is so complete I believe a completely new reader can pick it up and feel like they are right at home while the seasoned veteran will surely appreciate all the layers getting pulled away, exposing the rawest of nerves. Pick this issue up and give it a shot.

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Chew #26
Image Comics
Layman & Guillory

This issue of Chew is a rarity in a couple of ways. First of all, it’s a one-shot and secondly the comic book doesn’t really involve any of the primary characters from the previous twenty-five issues. The book is still executed to perfection (what else would you expect) in terms of story, artwork and pace. However, the book’s focus as a spotlight for Tony’s sister, Toni, doesn’t make for the greatest character profile issue or jump-on point to the overall series. Still, this book is highly entertaining and manages to keep up the same level of charm mixed with oddities that we’ve come to expect from Chew. You simply can’t go wrong with this issue.

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AvX #2 of 6
Marvel Comics
Gillen, Larroca, Charalampidis, McNiven, Dell & Hollowell

The fights in this issue take place while the fourth issue of the main series occurs. I found the two fights to be vastly different. One was a good fight, but with a rushed ending and the other fight seemed to completely end in a draw without ever really getting started. This issue isn't that bad but it isn't that great. There are a couple of editorial moves in here that don't make any sense with how this mini-series is presented. This issue should be 100% fun but it falls short of that.

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Avengers Vs X-Men #4 of 12
Marvel Comics
Hickman, Romita, Hanna & Martin

This issue is a complete misdirection in the series and the story shift is a most welcome one. The Avengers continue to look for Hope as they are met with more X-Men to fight. However, both sides have aces they have yet to play and Hope proves to be more resourceful then it seemed in previous issues. The art is good and the story moves quickly, but still this is just above average as the story continues to feel light in story and, amazingly, light in action. It doesn't seem like the series can decide what it wants to be as it seems like the direction continues to try to cater to every single reader rather than just telling the best possible story.

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We're back for another edition of TFAW's comic book reviews. Grab a seat and watch our reviews of Adventure Time #4, Fantastic Four #605.1, Green Lantern: Sinestro HC Vol. 01, and the new Storm Statue from Bowen Designs!

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Flash Gordon: Vengeance of Ming GN
Arrden Entertainment
Deneen & Garcia

Flash Gordon is back on Earth and all seems to be going well for the hero that saved Mongo from Ming and plenty of other baddies. However, as the title states, not everything is rosy. Ming was missing for much of the previous arc, Invasion of the Red Sword, but he manages to come back with a, well, a Vengeance in this the penultimate act of Deneen's modern day Flash Gordon masterpiece. This should not be missed.

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