Author Archives: Joe Skonce

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“X-Men: Red” #11

By | May 12, 2023 | Reviews

Once in a while, you run into an episode of something so incredible and tense that it takes your breath away. It can be a thrilling twist, a pulse-pounding action sequence, or a remarkable special effect. But when dialogue is responsible for this feeling, that’s when you know you have something special. While comic books […]

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“Darth Vader: Black, White & Red” #1

By | Apr 27, 2023 | Reviews

Some characters become so iconic that they become interesting ciphers to explore more significant themes. From Superman’s otherworldly nature translated through American values to Spider-Man’s down-on-his-luck everyman status, these characters work because they allow creators to tell unique stories. This is why an anthology series like ‘Superman: Red & Blue,’ works. It gives many creators […]

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“Avengers: Beyond” #1

By | Mar 31, 2023 | Reviews

One of the problems of comics is figuring out where the puzzle pieces fit. Miniseries, limited series, and sidequels can help set up your grand finale, but if you haven’t been keeping tabs on the main story, it can be a tall task for the average reader. If you don’t catch your audience up quickly, […]

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“Phantom Road” #1

By | Mar 2, 2023 | Reviews

Until last year, I wasn’t a fan of horror. But it’s hard to deny that it can be a thrilling and compelling genre when done well. Good horror is about creating tone, taking something familiar or mundane, and showing the terror beneath the surface. The best way to do that is through strong visual storytelling, […]

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“The Last Barbarians” #1

By | Feb 16, 2023 | Reviews

Barbarian is a loaded term. Historically speaking, it was a way of othering people who didn’t fall into the “advancements” of the Ancient Greek world. It literally derives from the sound of their language, which sounded like “bar” to those living in the various city-states of the Greek world. In the modern context, Barbarians are […]

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“Silver Surfer: Ghost Light” #1

By | Feb 3, 2023 | Reviews

It seems likely that if you’re a comics fan, you’ve had the fantasy of being whisked away to an adventure. The hope that someone will show up with a magic letter or disturb your uneventful life to save the world. The thing is, you have to spend some time with the characters in the quote-unquote […]

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“Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World” #1

By | Nov 25, 2022 | Reviews

Over the years, the post-apocalypse has expanded beyond lone wolves and the restructuring of society. We’ve got love in the wasteland, comedies of people navigating zombie apocalypses, and plenty of stories in between. There have been heists, races, and death matches. It’s become a rich setting for telling a whole variety of unique and fun […]

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“Fantastic Four” #1

By | Nov 10, 2022 | Reviews

When you’re dealing with characters with fantastic powers, there is always an impulse to go bigger. Did your villain threaten the Earth? Guess the next one needs to threaten the Milky Way. A dangerous foe is trying to alter the past? Time to threaten reality itself. Sometimes it’s just nice to get back to basics […]

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