Off-Topic: Comic Book Reviews For 7-16-2014

Marvel's DEADPOOL: DRACULA'S GAUNTLET #2
This second issue was not as funny nor as well executed as the first, yet I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Blade has come to interrupt Deadpool's quest to return Dracula's bride to him, as have several other supernatural beings. Deadpool's commentary on the supernatural is what really makes the comic book entertaining. Yet, the pacing in this issue was way off. Even in a comedic comic book, pacing matters. Overall, though, a good book.
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 3.5 Stars
Pacing: 2.5 Stars
Art: 3 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars

Marvel's THUNDERBOLTS #28
I have to warn you not to read this comic until DEADPOOL: DRACULA'S GAUNTLET is done. Buy it and put it away until then. That is because it kind of ruins the ending of that other book. I'll not say more. But as an overall comic, this book is awesome. The Punisher really impresses in the way he handles the attempt on his life, and I love the way Deadpool talks about Elektra. There is a scene with The Leader meditating, too, that is out of sight. This is also the best treatment of Ghost Rider I've seen in a long time. I am loving this book.
Storyline: 4 Stars
Dialogue: 3.5 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 3.5 Stars
Overall: 4 Stars

Marvel's SILVER SURFER #4
Here Silver Surfer attempts to return his new companion home and is impeded by the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, and her desire to become a real friend to him. The scene where Surfer meets her family for dinner is surreal, and surreal has been the tone of this book from jump. I have to say I like that. The book drags a bit and there are some things that are a bit too over the top, but there is plenty of mystery here and I am excited about the overall direction of the book.
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 3 Stars
Pacing: 3.5 Stars
Art: 3 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars

Dynamite's ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH GETS HITCHED #1
As Ash prepares for his wedding, the consequences of a recent foul up on his part begin to mount (as is so often the case, he said magic words he shouldn't have). There are some very gory and frightening scenes in this issue, which is unusual for Dynamite's ASH offerings, which usually stick to the more comedic side. I like the pacing of the book and the storyline has me very interested, though the art leaves something to be desired
Storyline: 3.5 Stars
Dialogue: 3.5 Stars
Pacing: 4 Stars
Art: 2.5 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars