A Notice S6, Two oddball lawyers and Hulk VS

Burn Notice Season 6
Fiona's behind bars, Michael and crew on a mission to make things right. (But do they?) Hoping all was set in motion, Michael's mission from the start was to "do no harm" but that's all he's ever done. Friend and foe alike, have joined and parted ways. With his team running on every bit of energy they can, until the past comes back to be paid. *Plus Nate joins the team (with diverse results, a heart shattering conclusion)
**See no spoilers! But Axe does get a revisit from old enemies (I mean uh partners)
A deal is made, a deal is broken. That is what season 6 is all about.



Franklin and Bash Season One
Meet two lawyers, running an indie team that fights for whats right. Well, almost, until they find themselves on an attorney's radar. Winding up with the job of a lifetime! Being part of a major law firm that has ties all around the states (note: I believe this is that spiritual sequel to Boston Legal) Putting it lightly, its crazy, wacky, and sometimes heartfelt as the team comes together to redeem itself in more ways than one.

Hulk VS Wolverine & Thor
Based on two major battles, Hulk VS takes classic adventures from the printed page, and brought to life. Dealing brutal blows, the heroes come to fist, claw, and hammer to save the day vs the Angry Green Goliath. Special goodies on both discs: commentary, dossiers on the chapters with the big guy, comic con panels and more

Doc Ock Webs and Logan in Space

Presenting a two-fer review, gonna do my best on not including spoilers.

Superior Spider-Man Team Up: Superiority Complex
Written by: Chris Yost / Art by Medina + Checchetto

During the whole transformation, Doc Ock realized unknown potential with his new host body. Being a cancerous fellow, his dreams of becoming someone else are fully realized. In this ensemble of tales, it explores Doc Ock's history, his old identity. working with the X-men (and yup beating the crap out of Logan), and babysitting the Future Foundation.

I have to admit, the main stories still resonate enough from Amazing, although with a different coat of paint. It does take some getting used to without the fun quips, yet Doc Ock Spidey has some humor of his own. However, there is some hidden untapped inertia that drives this new Spidey to accumulate data about his allies and enemies. **I still fathom why in the heck did he crush Logan's face in!? I didn't Peter was that angry?!

Overall, a solid collection of stories, a compliment to the ongoing Superior storyline. Not sure why we need two different Doc Ock series to begin with.

Wolverine: The Best There Is
Written by: Charlie Huston / Art by: Juan Jose Ryp

First, this book is messy, I mean really messy. If you've ever wanted a read a dark Logan series, this is one of them. Released in 2010-2012 as a mini-series, it examines a dark quest that Logan undergoes versus monsters, and outer space.

From the start, a mysterious mutant able to compress biological viruses through his own DNA, tests various superhuman subjects to do his bidding. Leading to some bloody results, and infecting our old buddy. The odd thing is, he undergoes a radical personality change, aside from his body deteriorating and rebuilding itself thrice over. Along the way, meeting up with inhuman beings, a robot (with a librarian bird) and a shapeshifter.

Throughout this dark quest, the rest of the X-men are along for the ride. Watching from the offset regarding their old friend's rehabilitation versus consequences he makes (including hitting on Dazzler?!)

To sum up, messy book, great read, but if you don't like ketchup. Oh and it has a nice rating on the back, yeah definitely not for kiddos. (On the plus side, the art is intense!) And yes lots of ketchup.

Rizzoli & Isles S3

 

From a partner finding out her dad is tied to the mob (Dr. Isles). To finding out that some cops are working behind the scenes. Season II left open many questions. But hey there is never a doubt that no crime can't have a bit of fun. Taking off from being totally serious in the last season, 3 spices things up with more comedy. From the return of Rizzoli's dad, to a secret about his new wife to be, and her mom's job on the line working for the police HQ cafe. And its never a dull moment without family, with the Rizzoli brothers always getting into mishaps.

And finding out that family ties within the team is tighter than ever. A family that laughs, cries, and sometimes pranks one another just to get through the day.

Season 4 is now on air, so don't miss this fun series =D
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Haven Season 3

Welcome back to the town that never loses itself. Or does it? Audrey finally gets the answers she's looking for, but comes with more questions. So to sum up, our heroine and her band of friends team up to take care of the town and its "troubled". They are people who contain supernatural abilities that can only be harnessed by means of control or otherwise. By helping them, the town becomes safer, giving its community a fighting chance to live another day.

But it has its dark secrets, from an alliance of hunters, to those with abilities wanting to do others harm. It all comes down to making the ultimate choice, save the people. And unraveling the truth, with knowing that a storm of unknown origin can ultimately take away all of these problems. But only if someone unique can make a choice, leave and lose their identity.

**Even more fun this season is the amount of familiar faces visiting the town of misfits. There's no telling who or what may show up next time.

Season 4 just started airing this past week, catch up @ the official site www.syfy.com/haven/

Doctor Who - The Snowmen

|Christmas - 1892

Snow, it falls from the heavens, until one fateful day it chose a human to be its herald. But with a Doctor seeking asylum with the loss of trusted companions, can he be redeemed. That is the question various allies seek to answer, working in the shadows protecting humanity from unknown forces. Let alone a familiar face returns, changing everyone's belief of what it means to be a friend.

"The Snowmen" as a Xmas special holds its own bringing the viewer up to speed. Taking place sometime after the Pond's departure, with the Doctor rethinking his adventures: and putting others fates in his hands. Destiny seems to beckon his call, with Clara showing up in the distant past (and much later in the present).
**Note this is a zero episode, but it still has a "cause and effect" within Series 7 part II**

Overall, a must watch for new fans, and returning viewers. This special along with others will be part of the upcoming "Specials" collection for Doctor #11 very soon.

TF Prime Season 2

Transformers Prime Season II picks up where S1 left off. Optimus losing his memory during the battle vs the Remastered Unicron (who was tied to the Earth's Core). Gave up his ability being a Prime to save the planet Earth and its inhabitants. In doing so changed the fate of both sides, dividing the team and forging new alliances. But what lurks underneath the Decepticons?

Season II answers many questions, and creates various scenarios that fans dare dream of.
A) What would Orion Pax do under the helm of being an archivist once more?
B) Could Starscream ever choose side?
C) Would the two sides ever work together?

It also wraps up many story arcs including Queen Arachnia's awakened armada of Insecticons. Including an exploration behind the leader of their kind, Hard Shell (and his ties to a certain Autobot). Plus the return of M.E.C.H. and the shift in their favor of "shifting the tide". Alliances are made and broken, but never like this. Season II takes on all chapters, and dares fans to miss any second of every episode.

*Btw Starscream has a wicked dance move.

Season 3 - Beast Hunters is due for release on 12/3/13 (both dvd and bluray)
Beast Hunters - Dawn of the Beast is available now!

TMNT - Next Mutation

Sometime in the late 90's, a team of Ninja Turtles and their master were brought back to our televisions. What once was four, is now five, with the entry of Mai Pei Chi (or aka Venus De Milo) *for those artistically inclined, named after a classic painting). Long lost after being transformed by the ooze, and finding a new home elsewhere with another master. A destiny is beginning to unfold for the original four, that they did expect.

Intro to the new lady - Mai Pei Chi is a trained shinobi ninja, taught in the ways of mystics using her chi and spirit to help her new allies. Although she has learned much, she has yet to master her skills. **Splinter oddly enough has a hidden knack for training youngsters.

I have to admit, it is so much fun getting to watch this complete series. I grew up with the Turtles when I was a kid. All those toys, novelties, films, and cartoons. It was a crazy time back then, especially with this crazy bunch of ninjas also matching up with Transformers in sales. What was old, revives with something fresh. Oddly enough this series was from the late 90's, its a bit aged. But in a fun way, it works, sadly its the only live action series (aside from the 3 films).

Covering a two part season, 26 episodes (+ 2 bonus extras with Power Rangers in Space, a two parter guest starring the Turtles vs the PR crew.) Oddly enough the crossover works, in a way it should have happened more often. But hey there's no telling where they could show up next.

This series is for anyone who loved the Ninja Turtles, its wacky, fun, and intense. Surprisingly they hit some deep themes that many didn't notice before. And it was a show for kids? Hmm, I think they need to tap into another market (because the films were pretty heavy come to think of it). Overall a must own for fans, both young and grown up.

The Flash - Moving Forward Vol.1 (New 52)

Written by Brian Buccellato
Art by Francis Manapul

Barry Allen has been "The Flash" for many years, with powers of speed manipulation. Little did he know that old forces both friends and enemies have an agenda. Going steady with his girlfriend (who works for the crime lab / dept) they have found an understanding. Same goes for a hot trot reporter who has her eyes on Barry's adventures. While off-land, all of his enemies have been put behind. But Captain Cold has others ideas..

I have to admit I haven't read a Flash series in awhile. Justice League (the ani series) as I recall laid some ground work with delivering classic tales. (and voiced by Mike Rosenbaum, who also played Lex in Smallville) in films (Nathan Fillion and many others). I used to collect DC cards from the early 90's, and they had some gritty artwork. It is truly humbling to find it restarting again, but exactly where it left off.

This whole 52 thing is bizarre, with Flash's adventures he is able to ride time rifts, so its possible that he had a hand in manipulating his universe with other powers. But in this collection, it branches out with his "Time Force" powers, an ability to navigated through time and space, while unknowingly correcting the time stream. (How so? That is revealed with Turbulence, a character related to history with the classic JLA) *Good or evil, read the book to find out!

Overall, I love this series new start, the art is sexy, gritty, and rough. Same goes for the writing, never thought I'd say that about a Flash comic series. Which is a good sign.

Warehouse 13 Season Four

Four seasons ago, we were introduced to a librarian, two defenders, and an outcast. Many years later, they have formed a bond that has outlasted time itself. With one more season to air on tv, this is a series that is worthwhile watching.

From the get go, S4 leaves nothing unturned, where Artie is left with nothing. Everything he held dear is gone, embarking on a quest of redemption with his team (until he loses them). Finds an artifact that can give him time back, but at a great cost. This season is about "redemption" for every member of the WH13 crew. There are several hidden truths revealed, paths unlocked, and the Warehouse itself still retains many secrets.
Every one is tested by their whole soul and being, as this place of history and humanity shapes the fate of its protectors. Along with the regents, they come to find that time itself cannot deny a date with destiny.

Past and present collide, when parts of the Warehouse unravel changing the focus of what is on the inside actually matters to everything outside. Not even time can defeat this mystical place as choice are made, fates are decided, and some find out their true potential when its been there the entire time.

I cannot say much more about this season without giving too much away. But for any fan of storytelling, you have got to watch this series. If you've missed any, catch up! Plus there are a ton of bonus goodies, podcasts + commentaries on episodes, deleted stuff, and extra segments.

www.syfy.com/warehouse13 *the official website of the series, includes bonus features + online store for fan goodies + past seasons, and what's to come! Do not miss Season 5!

Transformers PRIME

Welcome to Earth, the Autobots VS Decepticons, with the help of three humans (Jack, Raph, and Miko). Together they find out that those robots have more roots with humanity that some took for granted. Spanning a vast storyline covering 20+ episodes, its a fun ride worth taking. (even if you're a newcomer to the series).
But take heart, there is a lot of history retold here. Taking a page from the comic book series, it adapts with the movie storyline (from way back in the 80's) **For those taking notes!

Unicron - The World Eater / Conqueror (not to be confused with Marvel's Galactus)
Apparently the big guy crossed over into a parallel Earth, and was lost to the stars. See in the classic film, he was left as a giant head floating the cosmos. But no one ever found his noggin till late in the original tv series. Until this new tale takes his hidden abilities, from the undead, to giving a wielder untapped powers.

Trust between Optimus (who in this tale, is a leader of several members of a protection team). Sadly they lose allies, but also gain new ones along the way. Within the team is a trust, along with deception as everyone has connections to the opposite team. Cybertron, lost its will when the two sides collided, converging war on other planets, the Autobots like always took to protecting a planet's dwellers. VS the Decepticons, with Megatron (or surprise Starscream who in fact isn't a bad leader, but hates the job) **How he gets that? You have to watch to find out.

Season One delivers fun chills, adventure, and storylines that blend many years of storytelling in a solid fashion. This is definitely a series for classic fans, and newcomers alike. But make it a weekend when you have nothing to do but chill out.

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