The Wannabe Critic

18/08/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/wolverine-and-kitty-pryde---it-was-fun-while-it-lasted

I love when I sub to something on a whim, and it ends up being absolute fire.

Wolverine and Kitty Pryde – Issues #1–4: My Thoughts

12/07/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/absolute-martian-manhunter-004-%E2%80%93-were-having-a-heatwave

Absolute Martian Manhunter is definitely the most unique DC book that you can pick up right now!

I always love when the stories I consume line up with real life in some way. Right now, it’s hot outside—and wouldn’t you know it, that’s exactly what we’re dealing with in Absolute Martian Manhunter #004. A heatwave is ...

09/07/2025

highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/star-wars-fear-of-the-jedi-005---i%E2%80%99m-out

While I loved some of the ideas in this run, I think I am done with The High Republic for a little while.

Keeve Trennis is a super interesting character, but I just feel like I jumped on board right as we were wrapping up.

Alright, so I’ve written about Fear of the Jedi in the past, and if you’ve followed any of those posts, you already know I’ve been hot and cold on it.

08/07/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/absolute-superman-001-008---i-like-superman-now

continues to absolutely blow me away!

I’ve been reading Absolute Superman the last couple months, and I gotta say—I’m now seeing Supes in a whole new light.

03/07/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/new-avengers-2025-001-yeah%E2%80%A6-this-could-actually-work



The New Avengers (2025) 001 totally took me by surprise.

How could you NOT want to pick this up based on the cover?!

Read my brief thoughts here.

No Spoilers.

When I walked out of Thunderbolts in theaters, I felt like something finally clicked. After years of disjointed storytelling in the MCU, this felt like it all started to come together. I actually felt rewarded for sticki...

29/06/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/star-wars-2025---issue-001-and-002-%7C-not-my-luke-skywalker

I'm always going to show up for Star Wars - but this comic run has some pretty big shoes to fill!

Marvel Star Wars

When I heard there was going to be a brand-new Star Wars run set right after Return of the Jedi—featuring Luke, Leia, and the rest of the gang—I got excited.

27/06/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/jedi-knights-004---get-to-the-story



I read Jedi Knights 004 - and I really enjoyed it!

A nice return to the same vibes we had in issue 001.

I’ve been reading Jedi Knights since Issue 001. It’s still a relatively new series, and while I’ve been on the fence about it so far, Issue 004 delivered something I’ve been wanting since the beginning—actual follow-thro...

12/06/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/absolute-batman-009---bane-has-arrived



The new Absolute Batman is not only a Masterclass in Batman comics, but arguably for the medium as a whole.

Here is my review for Issue 009 which kicks off the new "Abomination" arc featuring Bane.

First of all, if you’ve been paying attention to this blog at all, you already know—I’m an Absolute Batman stan.

10/06/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/blogs/f/absolute-martian-manhunter-003---agent-jones-and-the-smoke

This keeps getting crazier and crazier!

I don’t think Absolute Martian Manhunter is trying to be easy. If anything, this book is daring us to lean in. It’s slow. It’s cerebral. It’s asking for our attention—not throwing itself at us with bombastic action or ov...

24/05/2025

https://highlandproductions.site/f/absolute-flash-%E2%80%93-issues-001%E2%80%93003-recap

is a winner! - Even though its first arc was a bit rushed.

Okay, I’ll be real with you—I’ve never been a big Flash guy. I know the basics. I’ve seen him in cartoons, played as him in games, watched the CW show for a while, and obviously seen him pop up in the Justice League movi...

04/05/2025

We explore the Martian's origins, Jon Jones's combination, and the reasons behind the multiple characters' madness. What we consume warps our minds, and our trauma is avoided? We delve into Issue 2's themes. Thanks for watching!