Author Archives: John Schaidler

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“Proxima Centauri” #2

By | Jul 20, 2018 | Reviews

“Proxima Centauri” #2 might not be for everyone, but if you’re fan of alternative comics or simply looking to shake up your pull list, it’s a highly unconventional yet fully captivating experience that’s well worth your time. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written, Illustrated, Colored and Lettered by Farel Dalrymple “PROXIMA CENTAURI,” Part Two. Critically injured, amulet […]

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“Plastic Man” #2

By | Jul 13, 2018 | Reviews

Despite artist Adriana Melo’s consistently great character designs and writer Gail Simone’s generally witty script, an awkward story structure and somewhat convoluted plot combine to keep “Plastic Man” #2 from achieving greatness. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Gail Simone Illustrated by Adriana Melo Colored by Kelly Fitzpatrick Lettered by Simon Bowland Eel didn’t like […]

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“Modern Fantasy” #1

By | Jun 28, 2018 | Reviews

Easter eggs and intrigue abound in “Modern Fantasy” #1, setting the stage for adventure and hijinks in this witty, character driven sitcom-like fantasy mashup. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Rafer Roberts Illustrated, Colored and Lettered by Kristen Gudsnuk A young Ranger woman who came to the city with dreams of adventure, her drug-dealing reptilian […]

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Bookshelf Basics: “All Summer Long”

By | Jun 26, 2018 | Columns

With so much great all-ages content out there and more arriving every week, whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, or young reader, sifting through it all can be a daunting task. Of course, tastes and reading lists are subjective and even change over time. With an ever-growing collection of newly released and classic books, Multiversity’s Bookshelf […]

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“Archie’s Superteens Vs. Crusaders” #1

By | Jun 22, 2018 | Reviews

As the first issue of a two-part miniseries, “Archie’s Superteens Vs. Crusaders” #1 literally cuts to the chase. A fresh but impeccable sense of what makes the Archieverse tick carries the book from there to its whirlwind cliffhanger. Dive in head first and have fun. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Ian Flynn, David Williams […]

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“Nancy Drew” #1

By | Jun 14, 2018 | Reviews

Jenn St-Onge and Triona Farrell’s art give a true American icon and her crew a fresh new look. After a tepid debut in “Nancy Drew” #1, hopefully the script will keep pace.  (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Kelly Thompson Illustrated by Jenn St-Onge Colored by Triona Farrell Lettered by Ariana Maher Nancy Drew is […]

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“Isola” #3

By | Jun 7, 2018 | Reviews

“Isola” #3 continues to build slowly and purposefully. Revel in the artwork. Linger over the illustrations and strange, unfamiliar, ideogrammatic writing. Your patience will be rewarded. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Brenden Fletcher and Karl Kerschl Illustrated and colored by Karl Kerschl and MSassyK Lettered by Adittya Bidikar Olwyn and Rook’s paths diverge; one companion […]

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Bookshelf Basics: “New Shoes” by Sara Varon

By | Jun 4, 2018 | Columns

With so much great all-ages content out there and more arriving every week, whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, or young reader, sifting through it all can be a daunting task. Of course, tastes and reading lists are subjective and even change over time. With an ever-growing collection of newly released and classic books, Multiversity’s Bookshelf […]

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“Vampironica” #2

By | Jun 1, 2018 | Reviews

Some of the other, more well known Archie properties may be the main course, but the horror-themed spinoffs are a just dessert, allowing readers to explore often hidden facets of characters we thought we knew so well. In “Vampironica” #2, for example, we learn that Veronica Lodge can be – gasp – likable. (Warning: minor […]

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Hope Larson on the ‘Feeling of Falling in Love With a Song’ and Her New Book, “All Summer Long”

By and | May 29, 2018 | Interviews

Hard to think of a better way to kick off summer reading than Hope Larson’s new graphic novel, “All Summer Long.” The cover design wonderfully sets us up for key pieces of this story: adolescence, guitar music, and the ennui and quiet change of teenage summers. That cover’s colors are part of its pitch-perfect appeal, […]

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“Elsewhere” #7

By | May 25, 2018 | Reviews

“Elsewhere” #7 ends with a compelling cliffhanger that seems to signal a whole new array of narrative possibilities. Potential plot twists aside, however, Sumeyye Kasgin’s art and Ron Riley’s colors continue to be the big draw in this consistently solid all ages adventure. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Jay Faerber Illustrated by Sumeyye Kasgin […]

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“Infidel” #3

By | May 18, 2018 | Reviews

With captivating artwork that continues to be intensely attuned to the book’s storyline and themes “Infidel” #3 shifts its focus to those who surround its central protagonist. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Pornsak Pichetshote Illustrated by Aaron Campbell Colored by José Villarubia Lettered by Jeff Powell Following last issue’s devastating events, the mysterious entities […]

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