February 2019 – Multiversity Comics

Exclusive Preview: “Conan the Barbarian” #4

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Feb 28, 2019 | Previews

We’re big fans of Marvel’s “Conan the Barbarian” relaunch here at Multiversity: in our review of issue #3 earlier this month, we praised writer Jason Aaron for “bringing a lot of love and fascination” to Robert E. Howard’s creation. We are proud to present an exclusive preview of next week’s issue, in which Gerardo Zaffino […]

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Television

Five Thoughts on Deadly Class‘s “Rise Above”

By Rowan Grover | Feb 28, 2019 | Television

Hello all and welcome back to our coverage of SyFy’s Deadly Class TV show. This week is a little bit of a weird one. We get to spend more time with Fuckface (as I’m sure all of you wanted this), we reconnect with an older King’s Dominion teacher, plus we get a little more light […]

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Reviews

“The Avant-Guards” #2

By John Schaidler | Feb 28, 2019 | Reviews

Writer Carly Usdin has a knack for creating quirky ensemble casts and writing witty one-liners, but the Pop Art inspired look is what makes “The Avant-Guards” #2 unique. Written by Carly Usdin Illustrated by Noah Hayes Colored by Rebecca Nalty Lettered by Ed Dukeshire Charlie is done with team sports. Nope. Not happening. Never again. […]

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Reviews

“Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt” #2

By Alexander Jones | Feb 28, 2019 | Reviews

The debut issue of “Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt” explored everything great about really heady superhero comics. The issue’s energetic tone and nature were complemented with a sci-fi plot showing the series had depth. Thankfully, the interesting characters and relationships did a great job keeping the series feeling grounded in reality. It certainly helps that lead character […]

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News

Dark Horse Announces “Trout: The Hollowest Knock”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Feb 28, 2019 | News

Dark Horse Comics have announced “Trout: The Hollowest Knock,” a four-issue sequel to writer/artist Troy Nixey and colorist Dave Stewart’s macabre 2001 series. Nixey and Stewart will reunite for the new series, which follows monster-fighting kid Trout and his carer Giuseppe as they travel across the ocean, and their adventures after they wind up getting […]

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Television

Five Thoughts on Riverdale‘s “Requiem for a Welterweight”

By Elias Rosner | Feb 28, 2019 | Television

Welcome back all you Riverdale fans! After a couple weeks off, here we are, ready to drown in the sheer volume of plots that Riverdale has seen fit to grace the return. Were they any good? Did anyone die? Was there ANOTHER stupid drug name created? You’ll just have to read on to find out. […]

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Reviews

“Punk’s Not Dead: London Calling” #1

By Christopher Egan | Feb 28, 2019 | Reviews

London is calling Fergie as he and Sid are on the run for a murder they didn’t commit. Searching for a father he’s never met, Fergie is on a dangerous and confusing path through the city as both the police and agents claiming to be MI5 are on his tail. Some Spoilers Ahead. Written by […]

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Reviews

“Shazam!” #3

By Gustavo S Lodi | Feb 28, 2019 | Reviews

“Shazam!” #3 continues to expand the new mythology around Billy Batson and his family, as they transverse the seven realms of magic. And while the art is astounding, the plot is not breaking any new boundary. Written by Geoff Johns Illustrated by Dale Eaglesham, Marco Santucci & Mayo “Sen” Naito Colored by Mike Atyeh Lettered […]

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Columns

Soliciting Multiversity: Dark Horse’s Top 10 For May 2019

By Jess Camacho | Feb 28, 2019 | Columns

Dark Horse’s May 2019 is one that’s full of an eclectic mix of things with a slight emphasis on “Hellboy” given the big movie that’s about to come out. There are also some fun collections up for pre-order and Stranger Things gets a prequel. Let’s jump into this month’s picks! 10. Sci-Fi For Our Times […]

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Reviews

Pick of the Week: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” #2

By Reed Hinckley-Barnes | Feb 28, 2019 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

With its first issue, Jordie Bellaire and Dan Mora’s reimagining of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” showed that it was able to recapture the feeling of the original series. With this second issue, the team begins to show its hand as to how exactly it will reimagine the elements of the original series, proving that it […]

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Podcasts

Robots From Tomorrow: Episode 124 – District 14, Season 2 [Rebroadcast]

By Greg Matiasevich | Feb 28, 2019 | Podcasts

The episode was originally broadcast on October 2, 2014. In an RFT first, Mike & Greg follow up their talk about District 14 Season 1 with a new discussion about its sequel (Season 2) and companion book (The Fantastic Voyage of Lady Rozenbilt), also by the creative team of Pierre Gabus and Rommald Reutimann. But […]

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News

The Rundown: February 28, 2019

By Matthew Ledger | Feb 28, 2019 | News

Welcome back to The Rundown, our daily breakdown of comic news stories we missed from the previous day. Have a link to share? Email our team at rundown@multiversitycomics.com. – Fantagraphics is continuing their “Studio Editions” series (which illuminates “the compelling, painstaking process by which great comics are created”) with volumes focused on Daniel Clowes and […]

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