Author Archives: Gregory Ellner

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Darth Vader #10 Featured Reviews
“Darth Vader” #10

By | Jan 12, 2018 | Reviews

While a sad end to an arc, typical of Soule’s Vader, part four of ‘The Dying Light Part’ offers strong character moments and internal conflict. Written by Charles Soule Illustrated by Giuseppe Camuncoli Colored by David Curiel Lettered by Joe Caramagna Vader’s showdown with Jocasta Nu comes to a startling conclusion! What secret information has […]

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Penny Dreadful #8 Featured Reviews
“Penny Dreadful” #8

By | Jan 5, 2018 | Reviews

Pacing issues plague the possible apocalypse in “Penny Dreadful” #8. Written by Chris King Illustrated by Jesús Hervás Colored by Jason Wordie Lettered by Rob Steen Continues the story directly after the shocking events of Penny Dreadful’s season three finale! As the repeated solicitation for this series states, the “Penny Dreadful” ongoing has long been […]

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The Walking Dead 8x08 Featured Television
Five Thoughts on The Walking Dead‘s “How It’s Gotta Be”

By | Dec 11, 2017 | Television

Above even the expected failures, the midseason finale is thoroughly underwhelming and poorly handled, with many issues existing even beyond the five here. Then again, maybe that’s just “How It’s Gotta Be.” Be warned, major spoilers follow. 1. Problem of an Overstuffed Nighttime Episode At times, we may have some dark episodes, physically speaking: scenes […]

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Superman #36 Featured Reviews
“Superman” #36

By | Dec 8, 2017 | Reviews

The choice of a new God of Apokolips leaves more apprehension than resolution, though not without a mixture of hope with its dread. Written by Patrick Gleason and Peter J. Tomasi Illustrated by Doug Mahnke Colored by Wil Quintana Lettered by Rob Leigh “Imperius Lex” finale! Votes begin to be cast in Kryptonian blood as […]

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Batman Lost 1 Columns
This Month in Comics: November 2017

By | Dec 5, 2017 | Columns

With a range including DC, Top Cow/Image, Dark Horse, and Marvel, here’s the recap of November 2017 for comic books. There were also a multitude of television releases and other things, but let’s stick to just the books. Best Issue: “Batman: Lost” #1 Also known as: Breaking Bat. This entire issue, part of the ‘Dark […]

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Injustice 2 Annual #1 Featured Reviews
“Injustice 2 Annual” #1

By | Dec 1, 2017 | Reviews

Taking elements from the 2017 film in addition to making other unique spins on the classic Wonder Woman origin story, the first “Injustice 2” annual offers a fresh take on an old tale. Written by Kate Perkins and Tom Taylor Illustrated by Marco Santucci, Jamal Campbell, and David Yardin Colored by J. Nanjan, Jamal Campbell, […]

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Tomb Raider: Survivor's Crusade #1 Featured Reviews
“Tomb Raider: Survivor’s Crusade” #1

By | Nov 24, 2017 | Reviews

With a simple story to set up the miniseries, “Tomb Raider: Survivor’s Crusade” tells of Lara Croft’s post-Rise life in a good, simple way. Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly Illustrated by Ashley A. Woods Colored by Michael Atiyeh Lettered by Michael Heisler Lara Croft has unfinished business. After facing Trinity in Siberia, she’s […]

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Justice League #33 Featured Reviews
“Justice League” #33

By | Nov 17, 2017 | Reviews

After a misstep with its prior issue, ‘Bats out of Hell’ concludes well. Written by Joshua Williamson Illustrated by Tyler Kirkham and Mikel Janin Colored by Arif Prianto and Jeremy Cox Lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt A METAL tie-in! “BATS OUT OF HELL” finale! it’s the Justice League versus the Dark Knights! […]

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