Welcome back to another round of comic book reviews round-up! This week ended the June strong with a loaded week of major releases. With that in mind, this week’s comic book reviews round-up will be spotlighting Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #121, Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #2, and Void Rivals #10. Find out how these and other comic books turned out with our comic book reviews below.
ABSOLUTE POWER: GROUND ZERO #1
CREATIVE TEAM
Writers: Mark Waid, Chip Zdarsky, Joshua Williamson, and Nicole Maines
Artists: Gleb Melnikov, Skylar Patridge, and V. Ken Marion
Colorist: Patricio Delpece
Letterer: Steve Wands
Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 did exactly what it needed to do to establish the Trinity of Evil with Amanda Waller as its leader. In doing so the creative team behind this one-shot were able to bring together various DC Universe storylines to work under the united timeline seen in the Absolute Power. This is certainly a comic book fans interested in DC Comics latest big event must pick up to understand what is about to happen. Click here to read full review.
Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #121
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Melissa Flores
Artist: Hendry Prasetya
Colorist: Matt Herms
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Since BOOM! Studios Power Rangers comic book Billy Cranston has had some of the most consistent development. The only ones that could be argued to have gotten more development are Tommy Oliver and Kimberly Hart. Given the places Darkest Hour has gone Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #121 focusing on the major gamble Billy feels like has to take adds to the stakes at hand. While this is great for Billy’s character arc it doesn’t do much for all the others involved in this story. There are so many characters involved in Darkest Hour that it’s been odd to see so many just shuffled to the side. Though having Hendry Prasetya back on art duties does help still make Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #121 feel important.
Overall Rating: 6.5 Night Girls out of 10
THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MEN #4
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Greg Weisman
Artist: Humberto Ramos
Inker: Victor Olazaba
Colorist: Edgar Delgado
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
The Spectacular Spider-Men #4 has a lot of heart thanks to its story. That is thanks to how Greg Weisman and Humberto Ramos utilize Peter Parker and Miles Morales deepest desires to provide meaningful character insight. Now hopefully with where things are left off the villains side of the story gets cleaned up to tap into the full potential of this storyline. Click here to read full review.
Overall Rating: 7 Night Girls out of 10
SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #2
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Stephanie Phillips
Artist: Federica Mancin
Colorist: Matt Milla
Letterer: Ariana Maher
Bringing in Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Cindy Moon was a big step up for Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider #2 compared to its debut issue. The involvement of other Spider-Man Family members spotlights how important having a strong supporting cast for the leads are to each comic book in the franchise. The dynamic Gwen Stacy has with Peter, Miles, and Cindy brings greater importance to the decision she makes as to why she is on Earth-616. Peter and Miles in particular have an interaction that provides key perspectives for what is going on in this first story arc. It helps transition into the big reveal of the real identity of the villain Gwen is facing off in Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider’s first story arc.
Overall Rating: 7.5 Night Girls out of 10
VOID RIVALS #10
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Lorenzo De Felici
Colorist: Patricio Delpeche
Letterer: Rus Wooton
Void Rivals #10 moves us deeper into connecting the Energon Universe together while still keeping each franchise separate. This is all done through the sense of tension that is brought with the situation Solila is in while Autobot Springer fights Proximus. The mix of tension between the strong action and drama surrounding our lead characters shines a light on how great of an artist Lorenzo De Felici is. The way Felici choreographs what Robert Kirkman writes to happen gels incredibly well. It all leads to an ending that brings a lot of exciting questions that you can’t wait to get the answers for what will happen next.
Overall Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10
ZATANNA: BRING DOWN THE HOUSE #1
CREATIVE TEAM
Writer: Mariko Tamaki
Artist: Javier Rodríguez
Letterer: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Zatanna: Bring Down the House #1 is a phenomenal comic book from start to finish. Mariko Tamaki, Javier Rodríguez, and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou have created a fresh story that is brimming with creativity. This is a must-read comic book you should make sure you pick up and read immediately. Click here to read full review.
Overall Rating: 9 Night Girls out of 10
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