Author Archives: Sam LeBas

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Review: Saga #13

By | Aug 15, 2013 | Reviews

Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples’ newly-crowned Eisner award winner, “Saga,” returns with all the beautiful subtlety and raw power that made reader’s fall in love in the first place. Written by Brian K. Vaughn Illustrated by Fiona Staples THE SMASH-HIT, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES RETURNS! Now that you’ve read the first two bestselling collections of […]

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Review: Monster on the Hill

By | Jul 26, 2013 | Reviews

“Monster on the Hill” by Rob Harrell is a pleasing mixture of fairy tale magic and modern, surreal comedy. Harrell brings the flights of fantasy that populate this graphic novel back down to earth in relatable, laughable ways. Written and Illustrated by Rob Harrell In a fantastical 1860s England, every quiet little township is terrorized […]

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Review: Batman Superman #2

By | Jul 25, 2013 | Reviews

Greg Pak and Jae Lee nudge us over the edge of the rabbit hole in this issue of “Batman Superman.” As we tumble ever deeper into the world of confusion, mystery, and beautiful storytelling hand in hand with two of the most iconic superheroes ever created, one thing becomes clear. When it comes to the […]

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Review: Captain Ultimate #1

By | Jul 19, 2013 | Reviews

All right, get your things, you’re coming with me. No, no. Go now. I don’t want to stop. Feeling better, good, then let’s go. I want to take you on a journey, and we have to get up to 88 miles per hour before the lightning strikes the clock tower… we’re going back in time. […]

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Review: Breath of Bones #2

By | Jul 12, 2013 | Reviews

With a heavy, heart-wrenching beauty “Breath of Bones: A Tale of the Golem” #2 has its own gravity that draws readers in with forceful grace, beautiful metaphor and transportive visuals. Written by Steve Niles Illustrated by Dave Wachter After rescuing an injured British pilot, the town must protect themselves and their secret from the Nazi […]

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Pick of the Week: Ghosted #1

By | Jul 11, 2013 | Reviews

“Ghosted” #1 from Joshua Williamson and Goran Sudzuka is every bit the pulpy thrill-ride promised by a series centering on a supernatural, ensemble heist. Well executed from start to finish, this first issue makes use of pristine pacing, laying the foundation for a story that will grow more complex and intriguing with each turn of […]

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Review: Theremin #2

By | Jul 5, 2013 | Reviews

The second issue of this highly imaginative series from Curt Pires and Dalton Rose is a beautifully intricate symphonic ode to the dangers of knowledge. Full of light and shade, emotion and logic, “Theremin” #2 is a gorgeous and complex book that forces readers to examine terrifying possibilities about the world we inhabit, and question […]

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Review: Satellite Sam #1

By | Jul 4, 2013 | Reviews

Fraction and Chaykin take every opportunity to defy convention and expectation in the first issue of the flamboyantly novel series. “Satellite Sam” is a bold examination of the layered realities that are bought and sold to audiences everyday, and the way those imagined realities permeate us to the core. Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated by […]

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Review: Young Avengers #6

By | Jun 28, 2013 | Reviews

Imagine that it is your ninth birthday. You’ve been eyeing this superbly awesome set of Legos; we’re talking big box, bottom shelf, only for special occasions, set of Legos. You expect that Mom will come through, because for every other occasion in the past, she has delivered. You’re seated at the head of the table, […]

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Review: Wild Blue Yonder #1

By | Jun 21, 2013 | Reviews

Swarthy Swashbuckler and worlds that are ending Warriors with jetpacks and heroes defending Gruff old bartenders and wisdom they bring These are a few of my favorite things… “Wild Blue Yonder” #1 by Mike Raicht and Zach Howard has got it all. Written by Mike Raicht Illustrated by Zach Howard Take to the skies in […]

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Review: Revival #11

By | Jun 20, 2013 | Reviews

Madness, mystery, and murder with a side of poetry, “Revival” #11 by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton takes this unbelievably twisted and beautiful series to a new level of intensity. Written by Tim Seeley Illustrated by Mike Norton Dana and her father are in a race to save Ibrahaim from trigger happy retired militiaman. Em […]

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Review: American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell

By | Jun 14, 2013 | Reviews

This series is back with a vengeance. “American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell” smolders in the hands of Rafael Albuquerque. His work crackles with action and sends up smoke signals of clarity, building tension as though all this pyromania is happening right beside a vat of gasoline. This 60+ page one-shot is sure to […]

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