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“Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterred” #6

By | Jul 14, 2019 | Reviews

This is the end. My only friend. The end. Written by David Hine, illustrated by Shaky Kane, lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt “HOLE” Amelia is an overweight housebreaker in search of her lost daughter. Oswald Kiss tortures dolls in his basement. Henry likes insects. Deacon went into his bedroom eight years ago […]

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“Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor” #9 and #10

By | Jul 13, 2019 | Reviews

When the Doctor confronts the corporate offices of SERVEYOUInc., it ends up transforming him in such a way that it’s Alice, John, and ARC to the rescue to save their friend’s soul. Written by Al Ewing Illustrated by Boo Cook Colored by Hi-Fi Lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt “I DISLIKED MY ENEMY […]

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“Moon Knight” #5

By | Jul 12, 2019 | Reviews

In recent years, Moon Knight has been a recurring character at Marvel Comics, with different iterations of the character being frequent but short-lived. The most recent run of the series, by Max Bemis and Jacen Burrows, ended last October and the title has yet to be relaunched. For the next 12 weeks, in this summer […]

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“Batman Universe” #1

By | Jul 12, 2019 | Reviews

With “Batman Universe” #1, DC presents the first two 12-page stories that were serialized beginning in the third issue of the Walmart exclusive “100-Page GIANT! Batman” books that launched in 2018. It’s a godsend for those of us that either couldn’t or wouldn’t get themselves to the big box superstore. I was in a third […]

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“War of the Realms Omega” #1

By | Jul 12, 2019 | Reviews

The War of the Realms is over. The great evil has been defeated, the heroes have won, the dead are in the process of getting buried, and the living have begun to rebuild and grieve. Now, we get to see how the Marvel Universe copes with the aftermath. Warning: Spoilers for the entire ‘War of […]

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“Wolverine & Captain America: Weapon Plus” #1

By | Jul 12, 2019 | Reviews

The solicitation promises shocking reveals, but can “Weapon Plus” #1 deliver without spoiling the lore behind its two iconic leads? Written by Ethan Sacks Penciled by Diogenes Neves Inked by Adriano Di Benedetto Colored by Federico Blee Lettered by VC’s Joe Sabino THE SECRET HISTORY BEHIND THEIR ORIGINS REVEALED! In 1940, scientists attempted to make a […]

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“Star Wars” #68

By | Jul 12, 2019 | Reviews

New creative team, same old “Star Wars” book. Issue #68 is a start of a new era for Marvel’s Star Wars series, one that has the always welcome Greg Pak on scripting duties. Pak is joined by fan favorite artist Phil Noto to sweeten the deal a little bit. And how is the new direction? […]

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“Invisible Woman” #1

By | Jul 12, 2019 | Reviews

The Fantastic Four! A brilliant scientist–his best friend–the woman he loves–and her fiery-tempered kid brother! They aren’t just another superhero team, they’re a family. They’ve been joined at the hip since conception…so “Invisible Woman” #1 really is a special occasion. It’s rare that any of the FF fly solo and this marks Susan’s first-ever mini-series! […]

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“Giant-Size X-Statix” #1

By | Jul 11, 2019 | Reviews

There are some comics and intellectual properties forever linked to the creative team that forged them. “X-Statix” is one such series, but can the team of Milligan and the Allreds capture lightning again? Hint: they surely can! Written by Peter Milligan Illustrated by Michael “Doc” Allred Colored by Laura Allred Lettered by Nate Piekos of […]

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“Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice!” #1

By | Jul 11, 2019 | Reviews

Worlds begin to collide in this Dark Horse Comics/DC Comics inter-company crossover! Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated and Colored by Michael Walsh Lettered by Nate Piekos DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics present the ultimate superhero crossover event of 2019! A strange man arrives simultaneously on Black Hammer Farm and in Metropolis, and both worlds […]

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“Unearth” #1

By | Jul 11, 2019 | Reviews

“Unearth” #1 relies on a tried-and-true horror premise to carry a first issue, but doesn’t do enough unique or deep work to draw in an audience. Warning: spoilers ahead! Written by Cullen Bunn & Kyle Strahm Illustrated by Baldemar Rivas Lettered by Crank! SERIES PREMIERE! When a flesh-warping disease ravages a remote village in Mexico, […]

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Wizard #54 – Not everything lives up to the hype

By | Jul 11, 2019 | Reviews

Last week, I started my summer binge reviews of “Wizard: The Guide To Comics”. Today, I continue my look back at the mid 1990s with issue 54, cover dated February 1996. The Cover This triple-wide monstrosity by Bart Sears was celebrating the “Marvel vs DC” miniseries that let fans vote on the outcomes of fights […]

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“Strangelands” #1

By | Jul 11, 2019 | Reviews

I feel like I missed something. Was there a “Sandman Universe”-esque one-shot setting this universe up? Who are these people? Where am I?! Did I accidentally pick up a Mission Impossible comic? Why are we on a train heading towards spoilers?!

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“Bitter Root Red Summer Special” #1

By | Jul 11, 2019 | Reviews

Readers are only one story-arc into “Bitter Root” and the creative team is already delivering a special annual-style issue.”Bitter Root Red Summer Special” #1 is an exploration into the Sangerye family that spans decades and different artistic creative teams. Will the world of “Bitter Root” be able to retain focus across a sprawling issue packed […]

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“Ghosted In L.A.” #1

By | Jul 11, 2019 | Reviews

You know how it goes. You’re out of high school, and suddenly you’ve infatuated with the first person who might seem slightly attracted to you. You drift away from your friends and family just to impress this person, and suddenly, they’re not all that they seemed. That’s the premise of Grace, Keenan, Le, and Hopkins’ […]

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“Clyde Fans”

By | Jul 10, 2019 | Reviews

The reviewer’s folly in trying to capture what Seth’s “Clyde Fans” is about: it’s about what cannot be captured. Seth, celebrated Canadian cartoonist of “It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken” and “Wimbledon Green,” has finished a tale whose first volume, Clyde Fans Book One, came out fifteen years ago in 2004. This completion […]

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