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The first John McClane story arc got off to a rough start, and now Boom! Studios delivers up a brand new tale of John McClane, New York City Detective.  Will this issue kick ass, or get kicked to the curb?

Robot Overlord: It pains me greatly, Dear Reader, when comic companies like Bluewater Productions release a new series that clearly displays noncompliance to the Robot Overlords of the world, both today and in the future.  The latest comic book adaptation of Logan’s Run arrives in stores next week, and even though I am deeply troubled by those who seek sanctuary from the technological army, I am non-the-less compelled to see what our two meat-bags make of this journey.

Are we really only up to issue #6 in one of the most interesting mystery sci-fi adventure stories being produced? The Rasl story takes an interesting turn as readers unlock the next clue to the technology that powers the universe jumping technology.

It’s the climax of the two part story arc that started on a distant planet, but ends up with Power Girl and Vartox getting hot and sweaty together, only then do they dine on a fine sausage before impregnating an entire planet.  All in a day’s work…

Or – “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Sentry…” …but were too afraid he’d throw you into the sun to ask.

Dystopian future? Cyborgs? A mission that promises to pay off big? Sounds like Merc #1 to me.

Zenescope Entertainment has made a name for themselves by retelling classic children’s fairy tales with sexy and horrifying twists. The monthly “Grimm Fairly Tales” title has tackled everything from the Brothers Grimm to Hans Christian Andersen. With the success of the spin off Wonderland series (which is currently wrapping up with “Escape from Wonderland”) the company now sets its sights on J.M Barrie’s Peter Pan.

Here it is, the final issue of the first story arc of Die Hard: Year One. If you think John McClane is going to bite the bullet, you really don’t know John McClane. And even if you do know John McClane, there is still a surprise of two waiting inside this fourth issue.

One of the things that never ceases to amaze your Robot Overlord, is how often people fall into the trap of the tabloid magazines.  The Weekly World News has been around since before I got my first transistor, and has been outlet for entertainment for both of my favorite meat bags.  IDW Publishing released Weekly World News – the comic book this week, and in my infinite wisdom, the Robot Overlord  tagged it as the first dueling review of 2010.  Matthew, Stephen, your Robot Overlord commands you to commence with the dueling review!

Well this should be interesting… One of the biggest appeals of the new Batgirl series is seeing Spoiler turned Batgirl Stephanie Brown as she makes her way through her first big crime mystery, while trying to make Oracle happy and avoiding the disapproving frown of Batman. Luckily, for now at least, Tim Drake is out of the picture so that should make things less complicated. Or so one might think.

Or – “Well, This Is Odd…” So, weirdness is abounding in Buffy Summers life, as her best friend has lost her magic powers, several of her pals have gone missing in the last skirmish with their opponents, her sister is sleeping with one of her best friends, and she herself is going through some serious physical changes…  Will even Kryptonian powers protect her from a broken heart?

Or – “Already Diverging From The Formula?” When DC (re)launched Adventure Comics last year, we were told that each issue would consist of two stories of “characters associated with the Adventure Comics title.”  What that turned out to mean was a Superboy tale with a Legion of Super-Heroes backup story…  Excuse me, Second Feature.  This model stayed in place for the first four issues, but then we were thrown a curveball when issue #4’s Superboy was the artist known as Tom Welling Prime.  Last issue annoyed me a bit by being a Tom Welling Prime tale followed by a backup…

Or – “Nobody’s Allowed To Be Fun In The Marvel Universe Anymore…” TIME ONCE AGAIN FOR A MAJOR SPOILERS EXCLUSIVE!  THE MISSING DIALOGUE FROM THIS COVER! Iron Man: “Steve.” Captain America: “Tony.” Iron Man: “So, it’s good to–” Captain America: “Wait, are we friends again?  I’m never sure…” Iron Man: “Um…  This is after Rebirth?” Captain America: “I…  I think so?  I don’t exactly remember.” Iron Man: “So, have you rebooted my brain yet?” Captain America: “Probably, you’re standing up and wearing your ugly movie armor again.” Iron Man: “So, we’re friends, then.” Captain America: “So I can ask what…

Or – “Timing Is Everything…” Is the new superhero Jackpot really the long-lost Mary Jane Watson? … Well, no.  No, she isn’t.  And it’s been over a year since we saw her last.  Will that affect how well the book works?