Author Archives: Jim Malakwen

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Copperhead 19 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #17-19

By | Sep 12, 2021 | Reviews

Finally, after 15 weeks, we’ve come to the last instalment of our review of the “Copperhead” series. It’s been a mostly enjoyable ride albeit with a few weak entries in this otherwise solid comic. Fortunately, the creators have delivered some of their best work in these last issues. They’ve also provided answers to Clara’s backstory […]

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Copperhead 15 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #15-16

By | Sep 5, 2021 | Reviews

After four underwhelming issues, it began to look like this series was losing its mojo. One sympathises with the book’s creators. It can’t be easy juggling multiple projects, long delays between instalments and the departure of the primary artist. Such challenges are bound to have an effect on the storytelling and thus adversely influence the […]

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Copperhead 14 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #13-14

By | Aug 29, 2021 | Reviews

As we approach the end of “Copperhead”, reviews will be handled in batches of two or three issues. Issues 13 and 14 further develop story arcs introduced in the last chapter. After the last lackluster installments, do these entries restore the excitement of the first ten issues? Written by Jay Faerber Illustrated by Drew Moss […]

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Copperhead 12 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #12

By | Aug 22, 2021 | Reviews

After the previous issue’s surprising conclusion, there were so many interesting directions Faerber and Moss could have taken the story. They could have given further insight into Hickory’s schemes, provided a glimpse into Clay’s motivation, or given Zeke more to do in this new story arc. Despite the fact that some narrative progression takes place […]

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Copperhead 11 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #11

By | Aug 15, 2021 | Reviews

A great deal of change occurs within the pages of “Copperhead” #11. The previous issue concluded ‘year one’ of the series and thus this installment sets up story threads that will be explored in the remaining chapters. The issue is packed with revealing character moments and game changing plot developments. The most noticeable change, however, […]

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Copperhead 10 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #10

By | Aug 8, 2021 | Reviews

One thing I love about the “Copperhead” series is that each new chapter provides the reader with an experience that differs from the preceding chapter and the one that will come after it. “Copperhead” #9 was similar in tone to a film like Stagecoach, in that we had a core group of characters from vastly […]

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Copperhead 9 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #9

By | Aug 1, 2021 | Reviews

After the previous issue’s intense chapter, “Copperhead” # 9 maintains the exciting narrative progression and switches protagonists from Boo to Clara. The comic begins with a prologue set on another planet. This structural technique was used in previous issues as a way to introduce Clay, establish his complicated history with Clara and set up the […]

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Copperhead 8 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #8

By | Jul 25, 2021 | Reviews

As we approach the halfway point of the “Copperhead” series, one aspect of the storytelling that stands out is how the storytellers experiment with the genre. While the series is essentially a Space Western, each issue presents an opportunity to advance the narrative within the parameters of a specific sub genre. For instance, “Copperhead” #7 […]

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Copperhead 7 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #7

By | Jul 18, 2021 | Reviews

Once again, Clara is the subject of a “Copperhead” cover. Perfectly framed by a doorway, we see her looking directly at the camera with a crescent moon visible in the background. It’s a romantic image and creates a sense of anticipation that this installment will further explore the romantic story arc established in the previous […]

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Copperheead 6 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #6

By | Jul 11, 2021 | Reviews

After five issues of excellent storytelling, “Copperhead” #6 is tasked with revealing additional layers to the characters as well as setting up conflicts that will be explored in the current story arc. Written by Jay Faerber Illustrated by Scott Godlewski Colored by Ron Riley Lettered by Thomas Mauer It’s payday at the copper mine, which […]

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Copperhead 5 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #5

By | Jul 4, 2021 | Reviews

“Copperhead” #5 concludes the comic’s first story arc. Mysteries and story threads teased from the very first issue are resolved satisfactorily and most of the primary cast members get moments to shine. Written by Jay Faerber Illustrated by Scott Godlewski Colored by Ron Riley Lettered by Thomas Mauer There are no easy answers for Sheriff […]

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Copperhead 4 Featured Reviews
“Copperhead” #4

By | Jun 27, 2021 | Reviews

Whenever I read the fourth issue of a comic I enjoy, I begin to notice familiar elements that hint at a style unique to the creators and the story they’re telling. By this time, I expect compelling characters, rising action and an overall sense of structure and pacing in order to have a pleasurable reading […]

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