Peach Fuzz Comic Reviews

 DC Universe: Rebirth The watch had great Flash ties and was a great Watchmen reference. Most of this was setting up stuff but I loved how Barry brought Wally back. That was such a deeply emotional reunion, I had chills for those couple of pages. I do like this idea of a rebirth and taking back what was stolen as well.

 Giant-Size Gwen Stacy  This was a mess. The winks and nudging towards stuff that happens in the future became a crutch and got tired quickly. The scaling of this was way bigger than it needed to be/should have been. The x-men should not have appeared at all. Just an overall mess of weird decisions. I did really like the page of Norman being crazy around old school gangsters though

 Gwen Stacy Issue #1 this just feels useless. it's an attempt to characterize the original gwen, but it's kinda just way too late to go this far back and try to give more depth to her. especially considering there's only two issues to work with and this first one doesn't reveal much, or at least anything that makes her more interesting Gwen Stacy Issue #2 boring and unnecessary is a bad combo.

 New Avengers: Illuminati (2006) Very good issue. Beautiful art that helped convey the weight of each discussion and choice. I like that as stubborn as Tony is about pretty much everything he's still right in theory and able to predict where things will head. This concept for a group in general is just amazing and it was fun watching it fall apart immediately.

 The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country Issue #1  The story with the old man…Jeez. This could be very interesting The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country Issue #2 Already one of the most disturbing books I’ve read. Very much in line with the Corinthian’s character The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country Issue #3 Also I’m a fan of this art style, I’m not sure it fits this story the best. With how stylized it is, some of the punch is taken out of the brutality, which takes the lunch out of the horror. Absolutely love the colors though, and thought The Dreaming was depicted (and written) near perfectly. The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country Issue #4 This was a weird issue. A lot going on, but definitely scary. The Phillip Sitz section was fine, but didn’t do much for me than be a callback to something that happened in The Sandman. I think there’s a little bit too much mystery here, which prevents diving in to and really feeling what’s occurring The Sandman Universe: Nightmare ...

 Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issue #1 “Some hideous moral cancer is rotting our very souls!” Perfectly put. Love the breakdown of Hal’s character straight from the first page. Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issue #2 Like seeing the different perspectives of Ollie and Hal and how it leads to conflict. The expressions on Dinah’s face when she couldn’t shoot Ollie were exceptional Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issue #3 Hal and Ollie fight fascism and robots. Wish more time was spent on that overpopulation planet. Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issue #4 The covers have been really dope. Sinestro came outta nowhere Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issue #5 Nobody paying attention to Ollie after he literally got shot with a crossbow was a really good scene Green Lantern/Green Arrow Issue #6 Easily my favorite issue so far. Felt like the drug issue was dealt with pretty competently especially for the time, going into the social causes and acknowledging the dehumanization of drug users. Love how Hal was forced t...

 Fantastic Four (2022) Issue #1 Very cute first issue. Wrapped up this little story nicely but also has some greater implications which I like a lot. Ben and Alicia were written more like an actual couple here than like 90% of other comics I’ve read. Overall, just a fantastic read Fantastic Four (2022) Issue #2 Great display of humanity from Reed. Love seeing someone just be genuinely good. The art is also incredible here, I loved how Reed’s elasticity is so putty like. Fantastic Four (2022) Issue #3  This issue felt like a half step down from the last two, but still pretty good. I like how Johnny was faced with a problem he couldn’t just power his way through. The execution of this was a little weak personally, but still fun. Fantastic Four (2022) Issue #4 Love how Reed “ruining” the FF was an understandable and reasonable decision and it was handled with respect and maturity. Just really makes you smile :) Fantastic Four (2022) Issue #5 I really do love this art. Wow! Fantas...

Batman: White Knight Issue #1 i love how this isn't just a "what if joker turns sane/good" story. great start and nice explanation as to why batman is so intense here. that page of joker's history summarized is phenomenal

 Hawkman (2002) Issue #1 rebuilding a love that's destined to be. let's see how it goes Hawkman (2002) Issue #2 nothing special so far but this is just the beginning Hawkman (2002) Issue #3 better than last issue. let's see how hawkman acts when he's backed into a corner Hawkman (2002) Issue #4  decent issue, wasn't too moved overall though. hawkman's expression after getting kissed is hilarious Hawkman (2002) Issue #5 absolutely love how geoff wrote oliver in this issue. every page with him was so captivating Hawkman (2002) Issue #6 nice action scene in this one. loved when the spider shot oliver's quiver. poor (but not really) kendra at the end. that's a moment to stay up at night thinking about Hawkman (2002) Issue #7 meh reincarnation hawkpeople issue Hawkman (2002) Issue #8  Fun issue. Nice to see how they explore hawkman’s emotions and if they’re really love Hawkman (2002) Issue #9 Let’s see how much the cycle can be changed Hawkman (2002) Issue #1...

 Batman/Superman: World’s Finest love seeing these two as genuine friends. unfortunately it's pretty refreshing to see. robin's characterization here is just a joy to read. love the art and colors. overall it's just a wonderful issue Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Issue #2  fun issue, i love how clear it is that batman cares for superman and was worried about his well-being. acting like a true finest friend Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Issue #3 colorist did a great job, i like the weird way the supers carry their bats. this makes me nostalgic for a peroid of comics where i wasn't even a reader Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Issue #4 I don’t know how the ring led to them getting Amalgam’d but I’m here for it. Nezha was created for this right? He provides such an interesting conflict for a new villain. I like the chase to find out to defeat him and the moral dilemma with the solution that was found. The gorgeous art from Dan Mora and Tamra Bonvillain along with Mark ...

 Beyond! Issue #1 interesting start, liking the way these characters are written here Beyond! Issue #2 enjoying this so far Beyond! Issue #3 i realy liked this issue. deathlok's speech to the hood was powerful. nice seeing how this random group interacts with each other Beyond! Issue #4 nice seeing wasp in a leadership role Beyond! Issue #5 i kinda wish this was longer, let the characters have more time to develop. unexpected ending Beyond! Issue #6 fun read wish it was a few issues longer

 The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular 1 scars was pretty great, i liked seeing the mortal rationality of the joker while snyder also showed the joker as more than that 2 punchline is just not an interesting character (though i do love her design) with a less compelling backstory than harley's 3 i like how joker is written here and everyone's specific thoughts on bruce's death. great view of this death from joker's perspective 4 joker in the dove corps AND that killing joke reference were really strong points but joker just killing everyone in a boring way was such a predictable and generic way to end it 5 really nice art but not a fan of the writing 6 interesting glance of joker's obsession with batman through the lens of a dream 7 i feel like some of the most disturbing joker stories are the ones where he doesn't kill and this is just proof of this. joker's promise to return is what really makes this one haunting 8 this was a different dire...

 Ant-Man & The Wasp: Living Legends was the writing intentional golden agey? i liked that but it was a bit jarring to see that mixed with modern elements

Beta Ray Bill Issue #1 "I am not blind." Brutal. The muted colors really emphasis the tragic nature of Bill's struggle with his self-worth. DWJ is fantastic at contextualizing these alien creatures and atmosphere into human experiences, which is on full display here. It's a struggle that Bill has never had to deal with, but introduced in a way that feels organic and continues to be organic throughout the next issues. This became essential reading for any Beta Ray Bill fan. I'm not necessarily a fan of this whole new Bill changing appearance thing, but it doesn't hinder my enjoyment of this comic at all. It's utilized to great effect here at least. Beta Ray Bill Issue #2 love bill's casual clothes. this issue gave good depth to modern odin Beta Ray Bill Issue #3 the art is just...chef's kiss. nice sense of movement in the action Beta Ray Bill Issue #4 seeing the body horror of bill's transformation really makes you more sympathetic to his insecu...

 Batman: Reptilian Issue #1 One of the most intimidating Batman moments I’ve seen. Love the art, fits the twisted and gothic nature of Gotham Batman: Reptilian Issue #2 The art is so perfectly stylized, so far Batman is the most monstrous figure we’ve seen Batman: Reptilian Issue #3 Gotta show love for the art once again. My favorite type of exaggeration to show the heightened emotions and brutality of everything. Some grim jokes as well. This is a really good tone for a Batman story Batman: Reptilian Issue #4 Batman has been weirdly snarky and cold here, too much for my liking but you could make the case that it fits the atmosphere of this book I guess. Other than his weird character writing, I’ve really been enjoying this Batman: Reptilian Issue #5 Incredible art, bad batman. He is way to sadistic for my liking. I have not adjusted to this British Batman and doubt I will. Batman: Reptilian Issue #6 Yeah this Batman is pretty terrible, he is just so Garth Ennis and feels like a pa...

 Spider-Man: The Spider's Shadow Issue #1 Peter’s descent into darkness felt pretty real already with this first issue. Nice Spider-Man: The Spider's Shadow Issue #2 So brutal so quickly. Not complaining though. Don’t know how this will unfold but I wouldn’t be surprised if Spidey ends up killing a hero or two. Something about seeing superheroes stop holding back can be so cathartic. Spider-Man: The Spider's Shadow Issue #3 Interesting choice of direction. Love the characterization of Jameson here. He’s an ignorant but well meaning guy. Spider-Man: The Spider's Shadow Issue #4 Let’s see how this ends. Bittersweet ending? Spider-Man: The Spider's Shadow Issue #5 Decent read. Fun what if and I love the idea of Peter leading the FF.

 GREAT story. Mary Jane's inner sadness is such a strong trait and it is writtten excellently in relation to her thoughts about Peter. This is a great comic that shows that they are meant to be, not because they are simply just meant to be, but because they chose each other. Despite their fears, insecurities, and everything else, they believe in the strength of their relationship. Beautiful.

 Decent story but I thought that the characterization of Mr Freeze was weird. The choice to follow the direction of a well known story/plot line of a character intentionally, then flip it in such a way didn’t work for me. I understand trying something new for a character that has really one big “thing” (reviving his love Nora), but this is done in a way that kinda undermines it. Mr. Freeze isn’t a tragic figure in this, he’s just a controlling husband, even before his grief, and that doesn’t feel like the same character to me. There are good moments in here, I liked the art, and the writing itself isn’t bad, but the direction taken is something I can’t fully get behind. To be honest, I just don’t think Mr. Freeze can really be done as a recurring villain if you want his story to be the spotlight.

 King In Black: Thunderbolts Issue #1 i love how the mission fell apart so quickly. nice art and funnty jokes. nice marvel version of dc's suicide squad. King In Black: Thunderbolts Issue #2 leaning into the humor was a good choice. the tone here is different from most other comics of the event and that's so nice to see King In Black: Thunderbolts Issue #3  this was a fun read. nice ending too, completely unexpected.

 Batman: The Killing Joke Man I love this comic so much. The art and coloring is just insane, first of all. The match cut transitions do a great job at showing how everything is familiar and the same, which is an important concept here. It took me a re-read to understand that there are three protagonists, with one story but different angles. Joker and Batman were created through the worst day of their lives, just one bad day, but Gordon, the average man, doesn't crack. This should disprove the Joker's mindset, but Batman's actions at the end of the comic makes that more muddied. I know Bats killing the Joker wasn't the intended interpretation by Moore, but I think it's important to look at it from the angle of Joker dying and also from the angle of Joker living. Batman really hammers in the fact that he doesn't want their relationship to end with death, and Gordon wants Joker to be brought in by the book. But who's to say for certain where their relationship...

 The Jurassic League Issue #1 this is just classic DWJ fun The Jurassic League Issue #2 this is pretty cool. love how supersaur is written. The Jurassic League Issue #3 art was a little too messy for my tastes but still enjoyed this issue The Jurassic League Issue #4 sill in the best way possible The Jurassic League Issue #5 supersaur > synder supes i have to say The Jurassic League Issue #6 this was actually so sick. just pure raw fun. all you can ask for out of a idea like this

 You Are Deadpool Issue #1 cool design, like how the time travel is an actual game mechanic You Are Deadpool Issue #4 not a deadpool fan, but this is fun enough You Are Deadpool Issue #2 might be my favorite one so far You Are Deadpool Issue #3 not the best but fun You Are Deadpool Issue #5 pretty fun. neat plot elements they added here

 Spider-Man: Blue Issue #1 this is the perfect wistful reflection on valentines day type of story. you can feel peter's mix of sadness and happiness over these powerful memories Spider-Man: Blue Issue #2 pete got some nice quips and reactions in this one Spider-Man: Blue Issue #3 the complicated and sad life of peter parker. could go for six seasons and a movie. Spider-Man: Blue Issue #4 this made me sad. hurts to see him suffer for doing the right thing and being unable to balance his job with his personal life Spider-Man: Blue Issue #5  bad before good...explains spider-man perfectly

 The Incredible Hulk (1968) Issue #312 love everything about this issue and what it means for the hulk. the green hulk shroud that surrounds banner is so incredible to me. it's kinda funny that his father was mostly right about bruce, but was also the one who nurtured any "monsterlike" qualities in him. the triad are definitely Freudian based Immortal Hulk (2020) Issue #0 great reprints that tie seamlessly into the story being told with the immortal hulk. it all connects which is really incredible to think about Immortal Hulk Issue #1 one of the most terrifying we see hulk, even when he's not necessarily "a bad guy." i like that a lot Immortal Hulk Issue #2 hulk really tore him apart from limb to limb wow. brutal irony in this issue Immortal Hulk Issue #3 different and slightly conflicting perspectives is great for a hulk book Immortal Hulk Issue #4 i remember being completely shocked that walter dies. i like how the gamma pieces are already forming and conn...

 Daredevil: Yellow Issue #1 love the description of matt's senses Daredevil: Yellow Issue #2 "they weren't laughing anymore." dd has always been such a cool character Daredevil: Yellow Issue #3 of course he would have heard all the helen keller jokes already. foggy also knowing them was a nice touch Daredevil: Yellow Issue #4 nice issue, like how we can see him growing and responding to his changing environment Daredevil: Yellow Issue #5 can't believe they did my man foggy like that smh Daredevil: Yellow Issue #6 nice origin story and progression of daredevil as a character, really showing how his father influenced his growth

 Captain America: White Issue #0 interesting. so used to the mcu that this mentor and mentee relationship is nice to see Captain America: White Issue #1  nice to see their relationship being explored through the lens of steve's grief Captain America: White Issue #2 i kinda wish we got to see cap without his shield, and buckey's guilt over that for a little longer Captain America: White Issue #3 this was pretty alright, i feel like they could expand a little more on cap's morality especially considering it's wartime Captain America: White Issue #4 i love how intense red skull looks here. the red really pops out Captain America: White Issue #5 not the best out of the colors series but still an enjoyable read. i wish we really got deeper into bucky's and steve's friendship, but there were still great moments between them.

 Hulk: Gray Issue #1 nice dynamic between bruce and doc samson. you can tell they've known each other for a while Hulk: Gray Issue #2 i really like how betty and ross' relationship is written here. loosely mirrors bruce's own upbringing Hulk: Gray Issue #3 can't believe i didn't know it was stark until the armor lol. i really like the conversation + flashback way of storytelling here. you can really feel bruce's guilt and fear Hulk: Gray Issue #4  poor betty. hulk and ross being more alike than banner would like is interesting. who is the true aggressor? i know i would think about that question if i was in his position Hulk: Gray Issue #5 love how important betty is in this book and how strong her characterization is Hulk: Gray Issue #6 there really is no black and white. it's all gray. beautiful story

 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Issue #1 nice start. love the beginning insight into kara's mind. hearing her say that she's always thinking about krypton was definitely sad. can't wait to see this progression Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Issue #2 some notes: -the colors are gorgeous -the contrast between the advanced/serious vocabulary and her farm/countryside upbringing is funny -supergirl feels likes more of an actual character than in some of the other comics i've read with her. she's angry and frustrated, but she's also trying to do good and rise against her trauma -a scene about how to wash your hands ends up being great and working as an important part of the story wow Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Issue #3 wow. love the themes of "loss" and being "lost". i think the colorist especially did a great job at creating the feeling of smallness Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Issue #4 i love how there's this focus on space and alien culture th...

 Death of the New Gods Issue #1 felt like this was a great tribute to kirby's original vision Death of the New Gods Issue #2 i'm enjoying this quite a bit. i like the murder mystery and the emotional weight given to the plot Death of the New Gods Issue #3 this comic has a lot going for it but i especially like the character dynamics. letting darkseid live was an interesting choice and argued in a way that makes it seem logical which surprised me Death of the New Gods Issue #4 the developing bond between supes and orion is nice. scott's anti-life equation design is getting wild, barely recognizable as mr miracle. his deteriorating mental state is written well Death of the New Gods Issue #5 im enjoying this, the scheming, the cosmic drama, all of it! Death of the New Gods Issue #6 if orion died and stayed dead, i couldn't even complain. such a powerfully written warrior's death Death of the New Gods Issue #7 lot of interesting concepts thrown around here but i'll ...

 Infinite Frontier Issue #0 Good issue, really really dislike the choice of making Alan Scott gay. The relationship with his life is such an integral part of his character, and him never really loving her takes away from it so much. Oh well. Infinite Frontier (2021) Issue #1 ...aaaaand now he's the gay green lantern. Wonderful. The Roy stuff is interesting at least Infinite Frontier Issue #2 Liking this multiversal mystery. Infinite Frontier Issue #3 Love seeing familiar faces Infinite Frontier Issue #4 Keeping the universes apart is probably for the better tbh. Infinite Frontier Issue #5 Roy just can't catch a break Infinite Frontier Issue #6 I felt like the ending was a little rushed because each issue was just buildup and introduction, but at the same time I get that this is just a prologue in the grand scheme of things. The pace is what really was of the most, but tons of good character moments Love the Thomas Wayne redemption.

 The Multiversity Issue #1 Wonderfully interesting. Very creative way of storytelling. Right now it seems like it could be too conceptual for its own good, but I like the ambition. The Multiversity: The Society of Super-Heroes: Conquerors of the Counter-World  This was an interesting universe. Wish we got to see SOS as a full team together The Multiversity: The Just I think this is especially weird/funny/entertaining when lookig at DC Comics today. Hope the future world doesn't turn out like this! The Multiversity: Pax Americana Confusing issue of beauty. My favorite of all the Multiversity ones so far. Grant Morrison brand weird. Love the panelling The Multiversity: Thunderworld Adventures Nice classic slighlt campy story. I wonder how this connects to the bigger story of Multiversity aside from the timequakes. The Multiversity: Guidebook Weird mix of a guidebook with an actual story that progresses the plot. Thankful for this one :) The Multiversity: Mastermen AMERICA!!!! I ...

 Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman Knightfall I quite enjoyed this issue. The art was solid and I was surprised by the brutality, which was tastefully done. The ending felt a little rushed/forced?, but not bad, it is part of the dark multiverse after all. I also liked seeing Bruce's convictions and really connected with how they explained his views on Gotham and what being its protector means. I wish they explored his shift in views a little more, but I guess that would have taken some kick out of the twist ending. Absolutely loved the colors by Alex G.! Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Crisis on Infinite Earths Surtur was a pretty lame villain so I honestly didn't like the start at all. But when it got to the emotional aspect of the heroes recovering and trying to remain hopeful through their personal losses, I felt it hard. Out of everything in this issue, I think that was nailed PERFECTLY. The rest of the plot didn't do much for me, and Alan Scott becoming Silver Sur...

 Startling Stories: Banner Issue #1 Interesting start but not too connected as of yet Startling Stories: Banner Issue #2 Pretty average issue of ‘Hulk fighting against military who fails to take him down’. I liked the art here more than issue #1 though. The focus on the grotesque nature of the Hulk as a physical being was neat. Disappointing as a follow up for me because I liked Bruce having to deal with being around and treated like one of his own victims. Startling Stories: Banner Issue #3 Doc Samson’s psychological approach to attempt to call Hulk down was neat. Startling Stories: Banner Issue #4 Really wish they focused more on Bruce’s emotions and thought process like this issue. I think the ending sort of works but it does fall flat, as there wasn’t any real sense of struggle or important conflict I felt throughout the comic.