Author Archives: John Schaidler

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“Specter Inspectors” #4

By | May 27, 2021 | Reviews

“Specter Inspectors” #4 does more of what the series does well, bringing highly relatable YouTubers Astrid, Noa, Ko and Gus to life. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by Bowen McCurdy and Kaitlyn Musto Illustrated and Colored by Bowen McCurdy Lettered by Jim Campbell The Specter Inspectors are on the trail of a demon and […]

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Don’t Miss This: “Maniac of New York”

By | May 12, 2021 | Columns

There are lots of good comics out there, but some clearly stand head-and-shoulders above the rest. “Don’t Miss This” shines a weekly spotlight on the books our staff writers think you need to have on your pull list. This week, we look at “Maniac of New York,” an ongoing series from Aftershock that riffs on […]

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“Helm Greycastle” #1

By | Apr 29, 2021 | Reviews

“Helm Greycastle” #1 combines elements of Mesoamerican history with an array of familiar adventure party basics to create a vibrant and inclusive fantasy world. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by Henry Barajas Illustrated by Rahmat M. Handoko Colored by Bryan Valenza Lettered by Gabrielle Downie New Latinx fantasy by HENRY BARAJAS, author of the […]

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Don’t Miss This: “Proctor Valley Road”

By | Apr 14, 2021 | Columns

There are lots of good comics out there, but some clearly stand head-and-shoulders above the rest. “Don’t Miss This” shines a weekly spotlight on the books our staff writers think need to be on your pull list. This week, we look at “Proctor Valley Road,” a new limited series inspired by the urban legends and […]

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“Silk” #1

By | Apr 2, 2021 | Reviews

Can a top creative team turn Silk into the breakout character she deserves to be? Read on and find out. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by Maurene Goo Illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa Colored by Ian Herring Lettered by VC’s Arianna Maher By day Cindy Moon is an intrepid reporter for the upstart new media […]

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“Dead Dog’s Bite” #1

By | Mar 4, 2021 | Reviews

We knew Tyler Boss Could draw. With “Dead Dog’s Bite” #1, he proves he’s a damn good writer too. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written, Illustrated, Colored and Lettered by Tyler Boss Cormac Guffin has gone missing. It’s been three days and no one has seen hide nor hair of her. The police have nothing, […]

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“Shadow Doctor” #1

By | Feb 19, 2021 | Reviews

Writer Peter Calloway expertly tells his grandfather’s story without flinching in “Shadow Doctor” #1. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by Peter Calloway Illustrated by Georges Jeanty Colored by Juanchoi! Lettered by Charles Pritchett Years in the making, this is the true story of writer Peter Calloway’s grandfather, Nathaniel Calloway, a Black man who graduated […]

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“Deep Beyond” #1

By | Feb 5, 2021 | Reviews

Visually, “Deep Beyond” #1 is a stunner. The unwieldy story, however, can feel a bit unfocused and unnecessarily complicated. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by Mirka Andolfo and David Goy Illustrated by Andrea Broccardo Colored by Barbara Nosenzo Lettered by Fabio Amelia In an underpopulated future Earth, devastated by the dire consequences of the […]

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“Abbott 1973” #1

By | Jan 22, 2021 | Reviews

Whether you choose to view it as an exceptionally well crafted urban fantasy or a study in intersectionality, “Abbott 1973” #1 is a brilliant debut. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by Saladin Ahmed Illustrated by Sami Kivelä Colored by Mattia Iocono Lettered by Jim Campbell In a new series for fans of “Something is […]

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“Scout’s Honor” #1

By | Jan 8, 2021 | Reviews

In “Scout’s Honor” #1, writer David Pepose and his co-creators start with an intriguing premise and elevate things from there. (Warning: contains minor spoilers.) Written by David Pepose Illustrated by Luca Casalanguida Colored by Matt Milla Lettered by Carlos M. Mangual Years after a nuclear apocalypse, a new society has risen from the ashes…and their […]

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“M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games” #1

By | Dec 4, 2020 | Reviews

With a surprising amount of nuance and clear affection for the anti-hero, Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum give us much more than a mere teaser in “M.O.D.O.K: Head Games” #1 (Warning: contains minor spoilers.) Written by Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt Illustrated by Scott Hepburn Colored by Carlos Lopez Lettered by VC’s Travis Lanham From […]

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This Month in Comics: November 2020

By | Dec 1, 2020 | Columns

Earlier this year, with the direct market crippled and local comic shops shut down, things looked pretty bleak. Even as a chorus of pundits wrestled with the age-old question, How will monthly comics survive, the industry found a way, proving it’s resiliency yet again. For now, anyway. Obviously, there are still plenty of problems, but […]

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