Author Archives: Liam Budd

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Black Panther 5 Featured Reviews
“Black Panther” #5

By | Aug 12, 2016 | Reviews

“Black Panther” #5 finally brings the revolution in Wakanda to the wider world as Ta-Nehisi Coates, joined by fill-in superstar artist Chris Sprouse, continues to put the Black Panther through the ringer. Past issues have been a little slow, with thick dialogue a bit of a struggle to get through, so with the beginning of […]

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“Evil Ernie God Eater” #1

By | Aug 5, 2016 | Reviews

Evil Ernie is back! Dynamite has brought out one of their most criminally underused characters for a new story by Justin Jordan and Colton Worley. However, is this issue going to win over new fans or just appeal to the undead troublemaker’s devotees? We assess this as we take a good look at ‘Evil Ernie […]

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Pick of the Week: “Captain Kid” #1

By | Jul 28, 2016 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Mark Waid loves superheroes and he has seemingly spent his entire career exploring their mythos and what makes them tick. In his latest effort, Waid attempts to create a new, exciting hero, but still with all the usual trappings. Except one, because behind Captain Kid’s youthful facade lies his secret alter ego, a middle aged […]

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Hellblazer Rebirth Featured Reviews
“Hellblazer: Rebirth” #1

By | Jul 22, 2016 | Reviews

Lovable rogue John Constantine is back and is making himself at home in DC’s new continuity. Brought over from Vertigo, where he was very much a flagship character for the imprint, Constantine was brought into the fold way back at the start of the New 52. Since then we’ve seen a handful of creative teams […]

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Kong of Skull Island Featured Reviews
“Kong of Skull Island” #1

By | Jul 14, 2016 | Reviews

Finally, what we’ve all been apparently waiting for, a King Kong prequel! “Kong of Skull Island” takes us right back to the beginning, to discover the origin of the iconic giant ape. It’s big, bold, and very chaotic. Unfortunately, none of this is a good thing. Written by James Asmus Illustrated by Carlos Magno King […]

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“Batman ’66 Meets Steed and Mrs. Peel” #1

By | Jul 8, 2016 | Reviews

After previously crossing over with the likes of The Man from U.N.C.L.E and The Green Hornet, “Batman ‘66” are teaming up with yet another pair of wonderfully odd crimefighters, the formidable team of Steed and Mrs Peel. The other Avengers. Originally released in digital form, does it still succeed in print? Written by Ian Edginton […]

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“She Wolf” #1

By | Jun 23, 2016 | Reviews

A peculiar opening issue that may prove to be a different sort of beast for some, “She Wolf” #1 is a brand new horror comic from the multi-talented Rich Tammaso. Written and Illustrated by Rich Tommaso SHE WOLF is a surreal exploration in horror as the story follows a teenage girl who believes she’s been […]

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“Superman” #1

By | Jun 17, 2016 | Reviews

With ‘Rebirth’ out of the way, it’s time for us to meet the family. What this issue may lack, it makes up for with stellar characterisation and a Superman comic to be excited for. Written by Peter J. Tomasi Illustrated by Patrick Gleason THE SON OF SUPERMAN’ chapter one The Last Son of Krypton must […]

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Harrow County #13 (Page 1–2) Reviews
“Harrow County” #13

By | Jun 10, 2016 | Reviews

What a beautiful day for a walk through a cornfield, what could possibly go wrong? Written by Cullen Bunn Illustrated by Tyler Crook Emmy believes she is one of a kind, that there is no one else in the world quite like her. As strangers arrive in Harrow County, though, she discovers just how wrong […]

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“Paper Girls” #6

By | Jun 3, 2016 | Reviews

It’s the beginning of a new arc in Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang’s “Paper Girls” #6. Okay, so you’re going to have to bear with me here, because this is one of those time travel things. Apart from some basic plot elements, this review is spoiler free. Written by Brian K. Vaughan Illustrated by […]

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