Author Archives: Drew Bradley

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Reboot Nation: Punisher #1s

By | Oct 30, 2012 | Columns

Since a new “War Zone” began last week, now seems like the best time to look back at Frank Castle and his numerous debuts. This column will be looking at “The Punisher” #1 from 1995, 1998, 2007, and 2011. Spoilers AHOY! The Punisher #1 (1995) Written by John Ostrander / Illustrated by Tom Lyle / […]

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Tradewaiter: Potter’s Field

By | Oct 29, 2012 | Columns

“Potter’s Field” is one of those frustrating comics. It’s great in all the ways a comic should be, but it seems like no one’s heard of it. It doesn’t even have a Wikipedia entry! Written by Mark Waid Illustrated by Paul Azaceta Outside New York City is Potter’s Field, where the unnamed dead are buried. […]

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Tradewaiter: Smoke and Mirrors

By | Oct 22, 2012 | Columns

Comics are often called magical by fans of the medium, but this is the first time it’s literally true. Merging his passion for comics with his passion for magic, Costa attempts to do something new and inventive. He succeeds. Written by Mike Costa Illustrated by Ryan Browne Illusions by Jon Armstrong Stage magician Terry Ward […]

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Reboot Nation: Gambit #1 1997 vs 2012

By | Oct 16, 2012 | Columns

Gambit returned last month with a new series, which means it’s time to look back at one of his old ones and see if his story’s improved any. Spoilers ahead! Fifteen years ago, the Ragin Cajun starred in a four-issue miniseries written by Howard Mackie with art by Klaus Janson. It opened with a two […]

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Tradewaiter: Saga Volume 1

By | Oct 15, 2012 | Columns

Saga was a book I was highly anticipating. I’ve been a fan of Vaughan’s previous work, and the covers and previews I saw from Staples looked promising. I avoided early spoilers, but the reviews were all positive. Now I’ve read it, and I find myself a lone voice of dissent. Written by Brian K Vaughan […]

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Tradewaiter: Dark Matter Volume 1 – Rebirth

By | Oct 8, 2012 | Columns

One of the first new series of 2012 is finally collected, two weeks before the solicitation promised. Is it worth reading, or is this a series best forgotten? Written by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie Illustrated by Garry Brown When the six-person crew of the spaceship Raza wakes from stasis in the farthest reaches of […]

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Annotations
Minding MIND MGMT: Issue #5

By | Oct 3, 2012 | Annotations

Welcome back to Minding Mind MGMT, the monthly column focused on the Dark Horse series “Mind MGMT” from Matt Kindt. Why a special column instead of a regular review? Because each issue is crammed with story, requiring no less than two reads to fully absorb everything Kindt packs into it. Each month, we try to […]

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Reboot Nation: Flash #0

By | Oct 2, 2012 | Columns

As zero month concludes at DC, Reboot Nation compare last week’s “The Flash” #0 to the “Zero Hour” tie-in “The Flash” #0 from 1995. Flash #0 (1995) Written by Mark Waid / Illustrated by Mike Wieringo This issue opens with Wally West traveling through time with Waverider, who’s given a name-check and forgotten. From there, […]

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Tradewaiter: Venom – Circle of Four

By | Oct 1, 2012 | Columns

Rick Remender has received loads of praise for this book, but fifth-week events aren’t usually known for their quality. Which factor will dominate the other for this collection? Written by Rick Remender, Jeff Parker, and Rob Williams Illustrated by Lan Medina, Lee Garbett, Sana Takeda, Julian Totino, and Tony Moore Struggling to cope with his […]

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Reviews
Review: Red Lanterns #0

By | Sep 28, 2012 | Reviews

“Red Lanterns” was a book I was excited to try when the New 52 began last September, and it was a disappointment until I dropped it at issue 5. I’m still reading two other Lantern books, and the ‘Third Army’ crossover and a zero issue prompted me to give it another shot. Written by Peter […]

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