Marvel Universe Vs The Punisher #1- If you’re in the mood for another super-hero/zombie mash-up series this one is fairly solid with a good script from Maberry and great art from Goran Parlov. Essentially a mix of 28 Days Later zombies and Crossed zombies (so a virus that makes people crazy cannibals but also thinking maniacs), this is a fun read but ultimately just another rehash of a trend that doesn’t know when to stay down. I’m not even talking about zombies, just super-hero zombies. Still, at least it’s well done. B

Nancy In Hell #1- Figured I would give this a try since Juan Jose Ryp can put out some beautifully detailed art. The premise is interesting enough and it doesn’t hide from being a slasher horror piece with plenty of demons, zombies, and other monsters hounding the main character after she finds herself waking up in Hell. The dialogue is a bit forced though and the art, while nice, is the same type of over-the-top gorefest we always see Ryp do at Avatar so while pretty it’s not really anything new. B-

Avengers Prime #2- I loves me some epic Alan Davis art. Story is fun, a lot more fun than I was anticipating because I don’t think mythology is Bendis’ strong point. I’m pretty sure the trade will be a stronger read simply because the publishing schedule for this book is too spread out for the quick scripts. But yeah, anything with such great art deserves to be checked out. A-

Brightest Day #7- For the readers who have been worried that nothing has been happening, finally a major plot point and foreshadowing! I really liked the quick flashes and alternating art styles for the White Lantern premonitions, and while I agree we could have seen this push a little earlier in the series I’m still enjoying it. B+

Baltimore The Plague Ships #1- I really need to read the actual Baltimore novel. I stalled because I’m not always the biggest fan of Christopher Golden, but this was such a great first issue that it made me want to jump into book. Great art by Ben Stenbeck and plenty of supernatural mayhem. A