Author Archives: Reed Hinckley-Barnes

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“VS” #1

By | Feb 8, 2018 | Reviews

With “VS” #1, can Esad Ribic bring his style of epic artwork into the space of creator owned comics successfully? Not to spoil it, but the answer is a resounding yes. Read on for the rest of my thoughts about “VS” #1, though some actual spoilers follow. Written by Ivan Brandon Illustrated by Esad Ribic […]

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“The Beautiful Death” #5

By | Feb 2, 2018 | Reviews

“The Beautiful Death” #5 is the final issue in the translated miniseries by Mathieu Bablet. Is it able to bring this story of post-apocalyptic life to a satisfying conclusion? Some spoilers ahead. Written and Illustrated by Mathieu Bablet Translated by Edward Gauvin The apocalypse has been and gone. The age of humanity is at an […]

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“Legion” #1

By | Jan 26, 2018 | Reviews

The first part of a 5-issue mini-series, “Legion” #1 works as a jumping on point for the character for David Haller. But while it works as an introduction, this simplification also removes some of what makes the character special. Some spoilers ahead. Written by Peter Milligan Illustrated by Wilfredo Torres Colored by Dan Brown Lettered […]

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“Made Men” #5

By | Jan 19, 2018 | Reviews

With its fun mix of Gothic horror and humor, “Made Men” #5 follows Jutte Frankenstein and her resurrected team of monsters. But can the story find a way to be more than just a fun, airy romp with some monsters? Some spoilers follow. Written by Paul Tobin Illustrated by Arjuna Susini Colored by Gonzalo Duarte […]

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“Old Man Hawkeye” #1

By | Jan 12, 2018 | Reviews

While the character of Old Man Logan has been present in the Marvel universe since ‘Secret Wars,’ “Old Man Hawkeye” #1 takes the reader back to that setting for a prequel to the original tale. Some spoilers follow. Written by Ethan Sacks Illustrated by Marco Checchetto Colored by Andres Mossa Lettered by VC’s Joe Caramagna […]

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“Giants” #2

By | Jan 5, 2018 | Reviews

In the first line of their proposal for “Giants,” the Valderrama brothers wrote, “Ambition is the monster that grows until it devours you.” With this second issue, we begin to see the truth of that start to come to light, as well as some actual giant monsters. Careful, as there are some spoilers ahead. Written […]

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