Author Archives: Matthew Boren

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Columns
Friday Recommendation: Northlanders

By | Aug 3, 2012 | Columns

This week, the kind editors said I could write the Friday Recommendation, and I am pleased to bring to you a series that is very near and dear to my heart. With the days growing shorter and the nights colder, there is not a series out there that can get the blood flowing like Brian […]

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Review: Swamp Thing # 12

By | Aug 3, 2012 | Reviews

Picking up right where “Animal Man” leaves off, this month’s “Swamp Thing” moves the story along at a breakneck pace. Horrible adventures await both inside and outside the Rot. Can Team Red and Green beat the odds, or should you just bet it all on Black? Written by Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire Illustrated by […]

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Review: Animal Man #12

By | Aug 2, 2012 | Reviews

The prologue to the ‘Rotworld’ crossover begins here folks! The forces of The Rot grow rapidly, and only the powers combined of two old fan favorite characters can stop it; Animal Man and the Swamp Thing team up for the first time. Join me for the adventures of Team Red and Green in “Animal Man” […]

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Review: American Vampire # 29

By | Jul 27, 2012 | Reviews

Other reviwers have mentioned that the first issue of this arc seemed to fall a bit far from the tree, quality wise. All that considered, “American Vampire” just passed the two year mark, and it has been consistently entertaining, so let us give it the benefit of the doubt and allow the creators the odd […]

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Review: Aquaman # 11

By | Jul 26, 2012 | Reviews

After succumbing to the wave of peer pressure, I’m picking up “Aquaman: for the first time after the relaunch. With very little idea of what awaits, follow me into the deep end to see what treasures await in the depths. Written by Geoff Johns Illustrated by Ivan Reis – “THE OTHERS” part five! – AQUAMAN […]

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Review: Batman Beyond Unlimited #6

By | Jul 20, 2012 | Reviews

“Batman Beyond” was one of those polarizing shows in the late late nineties. When brought up among people who grew up in that time (or enjoyed DCAU shows regardless of age), it provoked a love/ hate response. Now with two miniseries and this current ongoing, those who loved it have a lot to be happy […]

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Review: Blue Beetle # 11

By | Jul 19, 2012 | Reviews

Jaime Reyes seems to be popping up everywhere these days. Cartoons, Smallville, video games, and even a possible live action show in the works. Couple all of that exposure with this issue, and it looks as though DC is trying to make Jaime Reyes their very own Peter Parker. However, the powers that be at DC seem to be […]

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Review: American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares #2

By | Jul 13, 2012 | Reviews

Scott Snyder’s new nightmare continues in the second issue of his new mini-series, brought to life by Dustin Nguyen. Read onwards to discover what new horror this team has unveiled in the already dark corners of the “American Vampire” universe. Written by Scott Snyder Illustrated by Dustin Nguyen Felicia Book reluctantly rejoins the vampire hunting […]

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