THE STACK

Clockwork Angels #1, BOOM! Studios (Limited Six-Issue Series)

Neil Pert (Creator, Rush Drummer), Kevin J. Anderson (Writer), Nick Robles (Artist)

Based on the 19th studio album of the same name from the band Rush, in 2012, as well as the novelization released a few months after by Kevin Anderson.

GOOD: Gorgeous artwork. Story revolving around steampunk and alchemy elements makes for an interesting read.

BAD: Slightly difficult to follow. Plunges you into Albion mythos immediately. Slightly fast pacing.

FINAL RATING: 4 PEWS

Loki’ Ragnarok and Roll #2, BOOM! Studios (Limited 4-Issue Series)

Eric M. Esquivel (Writer), Jerry Gaylord (Artist), Gabriel Cassata (Colors)

Loki is banished to Earth by his meathead brother Thor and starts a rock band. In this issue, the god of trickery begins to make humans blasphemous, enraging the other gods.

GOOD: Vivid colors by Cassata make the pages really pop and a joy to look at. Established characters Loki and Thor make this an easy series to jump into.

BAD: Esquivel’s writing reads more like sloppy fan-fiction, with try-hard references to LA locales, internet memes, etc. It’s all over the place, and it’s hard to get invested in the characters.

FINAL RATING: 2 PEWS

WARP ZONE

Titanfall, Respawn Entertainment (XB1, PC)

GOOD: Large variety of maps. Gameplay is fresh and new, with the transition between mech and on-foot play.

BAD: “Campaign Mode” feels forced. Lack of weapon options. Framerate issues on PC version.

FINAL RATING: 4 PEWS

APP OF THE WEEK

RunPee

Gives you 1-4 moments during a movie, optimal for running to the restroom or snack bar. Also lets you know of any stingers that may roll during or after the credits.

GOOD: No other service like it exists.

BAD: Lack of polish. Lack of “insider reviewers” means a movie may be missing if you catch it too early. Costs $1.

FINAL RATING: 3 PEWS

OMGTV

Believe, NBC

Agents of Shield, ABC

LET’S GET REEL

Need for Speed, DreamWorks Pictures

Street racer Toby (Aaron Paul) is framed for murder by a wealthy business associate. He now races to California to enter a secret race with massive payout. But Toby only has one thing on his mind: revenge.

GOOD: Action scenes were exhilarating and extremely entertaining to watch.

BAD: Sloppy character introduction and setup. The first twenty minutes of this movie varies from boring to cringe-worthy.

FINAL RATING: 4 PEWS

Let’s Play 3/25

Comics: Ms. Marvel #2, Midas Flesh #4

Games: Yoshi’s New Island, Nintendo (3DS)

Movie: Muppets Most Wanted, Walt Disney Pictures