Author Archives: Alexander Jones

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This Month in Comics: October 2018

By | Nov 6, 2018 | Columns

Having trouble keeping up with comics in October? With several lines, crossovers and new titles starting who could blame you. This month DC’s Sandman Universe imprint continued with the launch of “Lucifer” and “Books of Magic.” The ‘New Justice’ initiative is about to launch a couple crossovers including ‘The Witching Hour’ and ‘Drowned Earth.’ That’s […]

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Doom Patrol #12 Featured Reviews
“Doom Patrol” #12

By | Nov 2, 2018 | Reviews

After three years of comics pushing the boundaries of what DC is currently publishing, Young Animal is coming to an end with “Doom Patrol” #12. The ambitious title’s tenous shipping schedule is infamous with 12-issues dispersed across three years. Readers are at the point where the dense material in each chapter means they have forgotten […]

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Dead Kings #1 Featured Reviews
“Dead Kings” #1

By | Oct 25, 2018 | Reviews

There are a lot of titles on store shelves competing for your hard-earned dollars. This week DC creator Steve Orlando and “Doctor Who” artist Matthew Dow Smith are collaborating on a brand new series. The tale is a bleak, apocalyptic fantasy world with gritty art entitled “Dead Kings” published by Aftershock. On store shelves crowded […]

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Lucifer 1 Featured Reviews
“Lucifer” #1

By | Oct 18, 2018 | Reviews

The Sandman Universe is a fascinating, expansive world. This week marks an important new debut for the line with “Lucifer” #1.  With so much attention to the property that requires a really unique, niche tone, it is going to be difficult to get the series right. Does the new “Lucifer” #1 deliver on the promise […]

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Avengers 9 Featured Reviews
“Avengers” #9

By | Oct 12, 2018 | Reviews

In the past issue featuring artist David Marquez, “Avengers” was able to achieve a staggering level of quality the series has never evoked before. With Marquez still contributing to the interiors and with a huge anniversary issue on the way, will “Avengers” be able to keep up the momentum and solid level of quality going […]

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Star Trek vs Transformers #1 Featured Reviews
“Star Trek vs. Transformers” #1

By | Sep 27, 2018 | Reviews

IDW has been exploring lots of different avenues for the Transformers franchise. In addition to the full comic book series, the publisher also has released several different Transformers comics including a movie tie-in series. “Star Trek vs. Transformers” #1 pays homage to two properties, honoring the original runs of both Star Trek and Transformers properties. […]

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Justice League #8 Featured Reviews
“Justice League” #8

By | Sep 20, 2018 | Reviews

Justice League’s fast, frenetic pacing has made the title a delight to read. However, if there are too many aspects happening at once a series will naturally begin to lose momentum. Thankfully, “Justice League” #8 is here to slow down and more clearly articulate the stakes and gravitas from some of the huge moments from […]

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Cover 1 Featured Reviews
“Cover” #1

By | Sep 6, 2018 | Reviews

Author Brian Michael Bendis is as busy as he can possibly be between two Superman titles and a brand new line of creator-owned titles. This week, his Jinxworld line is debuting a brand new title crafted with one of his longest-standing artist relationships David Mack. The duo has worked on various Marvel titles, crafting the […]

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Scarlet #1 Featured Reviews
“Scarlet” #1

By | Aug 30, 2018 | Reviews

The first issue of “Scarlet” initially launched in 2010 under Marvel’s Icon imprint. The title was a creator-owned effort written by Brian Michael Bendis featuring art from Alex Maleev. The innovative premise for the title containing a woman whose life was torn apart by police brutality quickly caught the attention of fans and readers across […]

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