Hey guys, It's my birthday this week so I'm calling in some help for the rest of this week's posts. I'm thrilled that Tommy Wellsis available to help out with video updates for the next couple of days. Tommy runs his own vey successful site which you should definitely be checking out regularly.

Sometimes there are comics that just deserve a second chance. I love Warren Ellis' run on Thunderbolts & Andy Diggle did some good Dark Reign stories. I was initially turned off by the inclusion of Luke Cage in Jeff Parker's current run, but decided the strength of Kev Walker's art was enough to check out the title again. I really enjoy the balance of reformed criminals and villains who are possibly working towards redemption. Parker has created a great world around The Raft full of tons of great characterization. The latest issue focusing on a potential Beta team is out today along with new issues of X-Factor, Fables & Uncanny X-Force.