Author Archives: Alexander Jones

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Black Adam Year of the Villain #1 Featured Reviews
“Black Adam: Year of the Villain” #1

By | Oct 24, 2019 | Reviews

The most surprising person to be infected by the Batman who Laughs was Billy Batson. Since his reveal as one of the infected in the first issue of “Batman/Superman” #1 in August, I have been waiting to see more of Billy as the Infected King Shazam. “Black Adam: Year of the Villain” #1 finally expands […]

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“Metal Men” #1

By | Oct 18, 2019 | Reviews

DC’s Metal Men concept has always been bursting with under-utilized potential. DC Co-Publisher Dan Didio has written the property numerous times serving as the writer in projects like “Wednesday Comics.” This time Dr. Will Magnus and his team of robotic, element-based superheroes are back for an entirely new chapter in The DC Universe. The series […]

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The Batman's Grave 1 Featured Reviews
“The Batman’s Grave” #1

By | Oct 10, 2019 | Reviews

Acclaimed author Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch are crafting a brand new Batman mini-series. Readers rarely see The Caped Crusader solve a crime but “The Batman’s Grave” is a 12-issue limited series focused on street-level crime outside of the context of superheroes. After wrapping up one of DC’s strongest limited series of the past […]

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House of X #6 Featured Reviews
“House of X” #6

By | Oct 4, 2019 | Reviews

Writer Jonathan Hickman’s triumphant return to Marvel was achieved in grand form in “House of X” #1 with Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia, Tom Muller and VC’s Clayton Cowles. The comic book featured a wild new status quo for the X-Men but the why and how the X-Men got where they were are hidden in future […]

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“Strikeforce” #1

By | Sep 26, 2019 | Reviews

“Strikeforce” #1 has an interesting premise behind the core series. A group of Marvel heroes selected seemingly at random band together to fight a new threat to the Marvel Universe. The title assembles an interesting roster of talent with newer Marvel writer Tini Howard teaming up with the underappreciated artist German Peralta. Veteran comics colorist […]

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“Spider-Man” #1

By | Sep 19, 2019 | Reviews

Author JJ Abrams is joined by his son Henry Abrams for a brand new “Spider-Man” mini-series. Will the title push the boundaries as far as some of Abrams previous works? Master artist Sara Pichelli is bringing a full set of interiors on a rare occasion that makes “Spider-Man” #1 feel truly special. The series is […]

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“Starcadia Quest” #1

By | Sep 12, 2019 | Reviews

Author James Roberts recently wrapped up his run on the Transformers property in November 2018 with “Transformers: Lost Light” #25. Nearly a year later, Roberts is back with a brand new title at IDW Publishing with “Starcadia Quest.” Artist Aurelio Mazzara is joining Roberts for the title. “Starcadia Quest” is a boardgame title that initially […]

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Spider-Man Life Story #6 Featured Reviews
“Spider-Man: Life Story” #6

By | Aug 29, 2019 | Reviews

“Spider-Man: Life Story” #6 marks the conclusion of a mini-series that covered hero Peter Parker aging in The Marvel Universe in real-time. Along the way, Parker has experienced real tragedies like ‘The Clone Saga’ and ‘Civil War’ in a brand new context. Each chapter has touched on important, landmark moments in Peter’s life and this […]

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Transformers '84 #0 Featured Reviews
“Transformers ’84” #0

By | Aug 22, 2019 | Reviews

The Transformers property has a legacy of great comics stretching back to the mid-1980s with at Marvel Comics. IDW Publishing is looking to honor the previous legacy of Transformers comics to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the property. Transformers writer Simon Furman is returning to the property with creator Guido Guidi to tell a prequel […]

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Fantastic Four #13 Featured Reviews
“Fantastic Four” #13

By | Aug 15, 2019 | Reviews

The newest incarnation of “Fantastic Four” has kept a light tone while telling a story of consequence. Author Dan Slott has been crafting stories in the property to utilize honest conversations with family drama and superhero action. The series has carried an intense focus on Benjamin Grimm and Alicia Masters for their big wedding. Slott’s […]

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Transformers #10 Featured Reviews
“Transformers” #10

By | Aug 8, 2019 | Reviews

The “Transformers” series from IDW had a turbulent start quality-wise when it was initially published in March. New series author Brian Ruckley spent a lot of time reestablishing the initial conceit of the series. The new Transformers continuity takes place prior to the infamous war between the Autobots and Decepticons. Ruckley has spent the past […]

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