Author Archives: Sam LeBas

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Magical Mystery Tour Concludes that Portland Has Been “Kept Weird” in “Stumptown” v3 #1 [Review]

By | Sep 12, 2014 | Reviews

Rucka’s love for the mystery genre comes through in the first issue of “Stumptown,” but his uncompromising commitment to creating stories that only he could tell shines through. Paired with animated artwork from Justin Greenwood, the story of ne’er do well female detective Dex Parios is vividly imagined and exuberantly engaging. Written by Greg Rucka […]

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“Stray Bullets: Killers” #6 Studies the Effects of Grief, Guilt and Blame [Review]

By | Aug 22, 2014 | Reviews

David Lapham explores the complex emotions dredged up by grief in this issue of “Stray Bullets: Killers.” Following the story of teenaged couple, Virginia and Eli, Lapham creates an accessible, multidimensional examination of the way in which we deal with loss. Vivid clarity, believable dialogue and considerate storytelling make this book function as a standalone […]

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Pick of the Week: Ray Fawkes Creates Mesmerizing Emotional Sudoku in “The People Inside” [Review]

By | Aug 14, 2014 | Reviews

Using lilting prose and sparing but powerful illustration, Ray Fawkes beautifully distills and slows the human noise that captures us all as we search for “The People Inside.” Within the pages of this book the search for connection and significance is presented in its most essential and comprehensible form. Agonizing and beautiful, joyous and despairing, […]

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Review: Supreme: Blue Rose #1

By | Jul 25, 2014 | Reviews

Veteran writer Warren Ellis and artistic powerhouse Tula Lotay have come together to create a gorgeous avenue for introducing new readers to the well established Image Comics character, Supreme. In the first issue of “Supreme Blue Rose,” the creative team pairs a dizzying kaleidoscope of visuals with clear, effective writing; which makes for a very […]

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Review: “The Wicked + The Divine” #2

By | Jul 17, 2014 | Reviews

What Gillen and McKelvie have created in “The Wicked + The Divine” is an unapologetic, brazen new series, hell-bent on exploring the nature of the creativity and the culture which surrounds it in a novel way. The second issue of the series draws readers deeper into the world of The Pantheon, their devotees and their […]

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Review: The Double Life of Miranda Turner #1

By | Nov 1, 2013 | Reviews

This new title captures a quality of youthful excitement and novelty quickly and keeps its finger on that pulse throughout the entire issue. This may be the most vivacious ghost story ever told. Written by Jamie S. Rich Illustrated by George Kambadais Miranda Turner never knew that her sister, international supermodel Lindy Turner, was also […]

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