Bullet Points

Bullents Points #1, written by Joe M Straczynski (Or JMS as he is often called) and drawn by Tommy Lee Edwards.

I don't recall it getting much buzz when it came out in 2007, but having just read this recently, I was throughly impressed. (I some how managed to grab 2 copies when buying a pile of comics, so I am keeping one and selling the other)

The basic story is how 1 bullet could change the entirety of the marvel Universe. I hate spoilers but there is a minor one in the next line, so skip to the next paragraph if you don't want to know anything else. On page three JMS presents the change: What if Dr. Erskine (the guy that made Steve Rogers Captain America) was shot 24 hours earlier?

The story is a really, really good What If tale. Where one relatively minor change has a huge impact on a lot of key characters from Marvel. The ripple effect is surprisingly well thought out and a great read. The art a pretty good mix of modern day storytelling with a 1960's feel (as the story seems to take place in the 60's, which makes sense as that is when most of the Marvel universe came into existence)

The only negative I can really give this comic, is to truly appreciate it, you need to be familair with the comic book origins of the big Marvel comics (If you have only seen the movies, this probably won't have as big an impact on you) I'm a big fan of JMS' run on The Amazing Spider-man, which is why I grabbed this in the first place. So if you liked those comics, you'll probably like this one.

So I have Madrox #1 and Madrox #5 for sale. Both, like most of the comics I have posted here I would consider "Very Fine" but lets be honest here, if you are thinking you are looking for a financial investment, this is not the comic for you.

If you however, you want a fun/film noir type comic this is the choice for you.

It was written by Peter David, who I think swings between being a brilliant writer and a mediocre one. He has a lot of talent, but I have a read enough of his stuff to say he does, at time, seem to phone it in. (thought to be fair, I don't know what goes on behind the scenes, maybe some editors don't get him and change stuff) Regardless, Madrox is one of the times he is hitting all cylinders.

It is drawn by Pablo Raimondi, who I am completely unfamiliar with, but quite like here.

If you liked Peter David's X-factor in the 90s (and if you haven't read it, you should) then you will love this comic. Mr. David takes Madrox, the X-man known as The Mutliple Man and casts him as a private investigator in a film noir comic, set in the Marvel Universe. He then brings back some of the cast from the 90s X-factor and basically takes a great premise, and runs with it, clearly having fun the entire time. The dialogue is great as phrases are turned on their ear and you will find yourself amused constantly (maybe not laughing out loud, but doing one of those nose breathe/snort things you do when you read something funny)

Anyway, I won't spoil anything here, but this is a fun, fun comic. And went over so well it spawned a ongoing X-factor comic that is just as good. If you don't buy it from me, then keep you eye out for it elsewhere. Trust me, this is a good time.

(so why am I selling it? I lucked into find a hardcover version of it cheap, and couldn't resist)