Author Archives: Michelle White

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Review: The Returning #1

By | Mar 13, 2014 | Reviews

This four-parter from Boom! is off to a rousing start, taking a terrifying idea – near-death-experiences – and piling some paranoia on top of it. This is some fine introspective horror. Written by Jason Starr Illustrated by Andrea Mutti Near future, and some people who have had Near-Death Experiences have come back “changed.” They exhibit […]

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Pick of the Week: Veil #1

By | Mar 6, 2014 | Reviews

Mysterious, atmospheric, and overwhelming, this first issue from Dark Horse puts a spotlight on one extraordinary outsider. Written by Greg Rucka Illustrated by Toni Fejzula A beautiful girl wakes up in an abandoned subway station with no memory of how she got there. When men try to hurt her . . . they wind up […]

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Review: Umbral #4

By | Feb 28, 2014 | Reviews

This Image ongoing continues to develop the story of Rascal, a thief on the run from the demonic Umbral. And while the execution of this comic isn’t always as smooth as it could be, there are still plenty of reasons to keep an eye on this title. Written by Antony Johnston Illustrated by Christopher Mitten […]

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Review: Pariah #1

By | Feb 27, 2014 | Reviews

This first chapter of an eight-issue miniseries from Dark Horse promises sci-fi drama high above the Earth – and, for the most part, it delivers, laying out an urgent situation to be negotiated by some brilliant minds. Written by Philip Gelatt Illustrated by Brett Weldele Trapped in space, the genetically engineered geniuses known as “vitros” […]

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Review: Krampus! #3

By | Feb 21, 2014 | Reviews

Reading a Christmassy comic in February feels weird, but also good – particularly when said comic is weird, but also good. And regardless of the season, it’s hard to turn down an opportunity to hang out with so charming a curmudgeon as Krampus. Written by Brian Joines Illustrated by Dean Kotz Hunting through the desert […]

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Review: The Midas Flesh #3

By | Feb 20, 2014 | Reviews

Created by the team behind the “Adventure Time” comic, and published by the BOOM! Box imprint, “The Midas Flesh” is coming up to the halfway point of its eight-issue run. This is a tricky logistical moment in terms of plot, but it’s all anchored by a solid concept and crisp art. Written by Ryan North […]

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Review: The Bunker #1

By | Feb 14, 2014 | Reviews

Originally serialized as a webcomic, and now being published by Oni Press, “The Bunker” makes its print debut with this double-sized first issue. So far as first chapters go, this one is gutting, starting off an apocalyptic story with a lot of scope and layers to it. Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov Illustrated by Joe […]

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Good Things Come From “Bad Dreams” [Advance Review]

By | Feb 7, 2014 | Reviews

From former Lucasfilm art director Gary Winnick comes this delightful foray in the world of nightmares – only I don’t think I’ve ever had a nightmare this colourful. Published by Red 5 Comics, this five-part miniseries promises whimsy and wickedness in equal measure. Written and Illustrated by Gary Winnick Mary doesn’t remember being afraid of […]

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Review: Apocalypse Al #1

By | Feb 6, 2014 | Reviews

First in a four-part miniseries from Image, this issue introduces us to Al Carter – private eye and defender against Armageddon. It’s an unusual mash-up of genres, and not entirely successful, but there are elements to love in this apocalyptic tale. Written by J. Michael Straczynski Illustrated by Sid Kotian Alison Carter is a private […]

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Columns
This Month in Comics: January 2014

By | Feb 5, 2014 | Columns

It’s been a big month for beginnings and endings, which is about what you’d expect from January. Image Expo happened, bringing the usual slew of exciting announcements, and then, just to keep us happy, Image released a bunch of #1s for free. There was also some weird stuff: Matt Fraction advising on a graphic novel […]

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