Monthly Archives: August 2012

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Friday Recommendation: The Invisibles

By | Aug 17, 2012 | Columns

This week saw the release of the meganormous “Invisibles” omnibus from Vertigo Comics, collecting the entire series in one giant volume. A tremendous epic from Grant Morrison and a bevy of talented artists, it’s a highly influential and incredibly important series within the comic medium. Telling a wide-spanning tale of a group of anarchists on […]

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Review: Captain Marvel #2

By | Aug 17, 2012 | Reviews

Unfortunately timed to debut before the “Marvel NOW!” initiative takes center stage in a few months, “Captain Marvel” #1 was one of the best debut issues of the year, and set up the series as one to watch going forward, whether or not it will be part of the new initiative. Written by Kelly Sue […]

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Review: The Victories #1

By | Aug 17, 2012 | Reviews

Michael Avon Oeming, part of the indomitable “Powers” and “Takio” team, is back with a creator owned title of his own from Dark Horse. It’s certain to look good, how will the rest of it fare? Written and Illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming Not long from now, all that will stand between you and evil […]

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News
Guardians Of The Galaxy Synopsis Revealed

By | Aug 17, 2012 | News

Marvel Studios goes all cosmic in 2014 with the release of Guardians Of The Galaxy and a short synopsis for the film has just been revealed. About a U.S. pilot who ends up in space in the middle of a universal conflict and goes on the run with futuristic ex-cons who have something everyone wants. […]

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Review: Batwoman #12

By | Aug 17, 2012 | Reviews

Batwoman and Wonder Woman? If any team could make that combination work, it’s this one. With J.H. Williams III and W. Haden Blackman providing the words, and Williams himself back on the art, you already know that this issue is going to be well written and good looking. But crossovers are always a little tricky, […]

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Robot Chicken Kicks Off Season Six With DC Comics Special

By | Aug 17, 2012 | News

Seth Green and Matthew Senreich’s stop-motion comedy hits its sixth season later this year and on September 9th, will premiere with a special based around DC Comics characters and they’ve just released a trailer courtesy of IGN featuring footage previously only seen at SDCC. The special, made in cooperation with DC Entertainment and Warner Bros., […]

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Review: The Shade #11

By | Aug 17, 2012 | Reviews

When this 12-issue miniseries started there was speculation from James Robinson himself that we may not be fortunate enough to see the end of it due to sales numbers. Despite those fears, “The Shade” proved to be a witty and sprawling fantasy tale that helped Robinson work his way back into critical acclaim, and apparently […]

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Review: Fatale #7

By | Aug 17, 2012 | Reviews

A dash of “Sleeper”, a Noir-stock, a generous helping of Lovecraft and the spice of history. Let it stew. Best served cold, like revenge. Congrats! You have “Fatale” #7. The sprawling tale of noir-horror continues this week. Written by Ed Brubaker Illustrated by Sean Philips BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS best-selling occult noir series continues its second […]

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Review: Before Watchmen: Rorschach #1

By and | Aug 17, 2012 | Reviews

Perhaps the most anticipated of the “Before Watchmen” series is finally here, with the “Joker”/”Luthor” team of Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo at the helm. When we look into his mask, what will we see? Written by Brian Azzarello Illustrated by Lee Bermejo “What made you this way?” Brian: Well David, after a few weeks […]

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Review: Green Lantern #12

By | Aug 16, 2012 | Reviews

As the first year of “Green Lantern” wraps up, it is amazing just how different this series feels than it did pre-“Flashpoint,” despite not ditching its mythology like so many other series did. Sinestro has been the focal point of the book thus far, and with Hal Jordan relegated to sidekick status, it has reinvigorated […]

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