Author Archives: Christa Harader

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Outer Darkness #4 Featured Reviews
“Outer Darkness” #4

By | Feb 14, 2019 | Reviews

“Outer Darkness” #4 proves once again that sci-fi and occult storytelling can work together, with another imaginative, dark and fun tale in our wayward space crew’s journey. Spoilers to come. Written by John Layman Illustrated by Afu Chan Lettered by Pat Brosseau In this issue, we learn the sad tale of Chief Navigator Elox. What secret […]

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Conan the Barbarian #3 Featured Reviews
“Conan the Barbarian” #3

By | Feb 7, 2019 | Reviews

“Conan the Barbarian” #3 continues Aaron’s high standard on this iconic reboot with a window into Conan’s early years, in all of their impetuous, monosyllabic and intense glory. Written by Jason Aaron Illustrated by Mahmud Asrar Colored by Matthew Wilson Lettered by Travis Lanham THE CRIMSON WITCH GETS CLOSER TO HER GOAL AS “THE LIFE […]

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Wyrd #1 Featured Reviews
“Wyrd” #1

By | Jan 31, 2019 | Reviews

“Wyrd” #1 promises a dose of dark humor and gritty realism that doesn’t entirely land thanks to inconsistent layouts, a box-standard hero and not enough, well. Weird. Written by Curt Pires Illustrated by Antonio Fuso Colored by Stefano Simeone Lettered by Micah Myers There are problems, cases, too strange for US law enforcement to solve. […]

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Bitter Root #3 Featured Reviews
“Bitter Root” #3

By | Jan 10, 2019 | Reviews

“Bitter Root” #3 raises the stakes for the Sangerye family as real devils rise to battle the notion that purification alone might not be enough to save America’s soul. Written by David F. Walker & Chuck Brown Illustrated by Sanford Greene Colored by Rico Renzi & Sanford Greene Lettered by Clayton Cowles With violence erupting […]

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Guy Gardner JLI Punch Columns
My Comics Year: Thank You, Mr. Gardner

By | Dec 27, 2018 | Columns

It’s been a YEAR, y’all. There’s a lot going on in the world, most of it sinister and upsetting at best and downright terrifying at worst, and escaping into the land of well-crafted comics has been a bit of a blessing. It wasn’t always like that for me, though. I’ve been reading comics since I […]

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Night Moves 2 Featured Reviews
“Night Moves” #2

By | Dec 21, 2018 | Reviews

“Night Moves” #2 continues the book’s fast pace, with some nice pops to help lift a heavy narrative load. Written by V.J. Written by V.J. Boyd & Justin Boyd Illustrated by Clay McCormack Colored by Mike Spicer Lettered by Shawn DePasquale A horrific encounter with a possessed gangster changes everything for Chris and Alexis, leaving […]

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Hey Kids Comics #5 Featured Reviews
“Hey Kids! Comics!” #5

By | Dec 13, 2018 | Reviews

The deeds are done, the secrets buried and the mythology intact. “Hey Kids! Comics!” #5 rounds out a packed run on the nitty gritty of the comics industry, with emphasis on the gritty. Written & Illustrated by Howard Chaykin Colored by Wil Quintana Lettered by Ken Bruzenak The innocent seduced… and the credulous corrupted. Stories […]

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Lodger 2 Featured Reviews
“Lodger” #2

By | Dec 6, 2018 | Reviews

Coming off the heels of an intriguing but rocky debut, “Lodger” #2 tries to pause its breakneck pace to build out its world. Written by David & Maria Lapham Illustrated by David Lapham Ricky Toledo was 15 when a handsome lodger rented a room in her family’s small, rural home. Lust, adultery and murder would […]

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