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“Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterred” #2

By | Jun 16, 2019 | Reviews

A serious house on serious earth it is. Written by David Hine, illustrated by Shaky Kane, lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt TALES FROM THE HAUNTED JAZZ CLUB’ Red Wraith recounts three tall tales of love and mutilation. An incompetent doctor performs surgery on his beloved wife, a beatnik learns that sexual inexperience, […]

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“Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor” #2 and #3

By | Jun 15, 2019 | Reviews

Today’s installments of our Summer Comics Binge with Matt Smith’s 11th Doctor introduce us to a mysterious corporation and a new companion. Written by Al Ewing Illustrated by Simon Fraser Colored by Gary Caldwell Lettered by Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt When the Doctor last visited Rokhandi, it was a planet of such stunning […]

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“Moon Knight” #1

By | Jun 14, 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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“Giant-Man” #3

By | Jun 14, 2019 | Reviews

As far as superpowers go, I imagine that growing in size is more flashy than it is practical. Regular-sized people can already be unwieldy and in the way. Giant-sized people? Forget it. How Hank Pym or Scott Lang aren’t constantly bumping into buildings or pancaking cars is beyond me. Thing is, the flashiness probably makes […]

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“Sonata” #1

By | Jun 14, 2019 | Reviews

“Witchblade” co-creator Brian Haberlin comes back to the grind of monthly comics with David Hine and other collaborators for “Sonata”, a series which looks to explore the more extraordinary aspects of series like Haberline’s previously mentioned creation but with a more full-blown fantasy setting. Does this prove to be another breakout Image debut? Written by […]

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“Jughead’s Time Police” #1

By | Jun 14, 2019 | Reviews

From a well written, fluid script to art that feels fresh and vital, “Jughead’s Time Police” #1 artfully blends a contemporary aesthetic with familiar elements we already know and love. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by Sina Grace Illustrated by Derek Charm Colored by Matt Herms Lettered by Jack Morelli When Jughead messes up […]

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“Trust Fall” #1

By | Jun 14, 2019 | Reviews

Increasingly prolific Christopher Sebela and avant-garde illustrator Chris Visions have concocted a swirling lava lamp of a premiere issue in Aftershock’s “Trust Fall” that’s as psychedelically beautiful as it is sometimes difficult to comprehend. Written by Christopher Sebela Illustrated by Chris Visions Lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhou Ash Parsons was raised to believe she’s special. As […]

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“V-Wars: God of Death”

By | Jun 14, 2019 | Reviews

Bullets and fangs and melodrama – oh, my! “V-Wars: God of Death” is a dark and brutal standalone story revisiting the vampiric world made popular in Jonathan Maberry’s series of books and comics. If this is your first experience with the series, there’s a lot here for fans of modern, ultraviolent vampire cinema, like Blade […]

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“Amazing Spider-Man” #23

By | Jun 13, 2019 | Reviews

A lot of people forget this fact because of ‘Secret Empire’ but… Nick Spencer writes good comics. His characters, plotting, pacing, he does it all like a pro. That doesn’t mean he always knocks it out of the park, but there’s an admirable focus in his creative intentions. That’s very apparent in “Amazing Spider-Man” #23, […]

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“Monster” Perfect Edition: Vol. 1

By | Jun 13, 2019 | Reviews

And I saw a beast rise up out of the sea, Having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, And upon his crowns the name of blasphemy. And they worshiped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: And they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like unto the beast?” “Who […]

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“Spencer & Locke 2” #3

By | Jun 13, 2019 | Reviews

“Spencer & Locke 2” #3 takes us for a second spin inside Locke’s psyche, only this time he’s a little more in control – and hanging onto life by a thread. Warning: spoilers ahead. Written by David Pepose Illustrated by Jorge Santiago, Jr. Colored by Jasen Smith Lettered by Colin Bell Hovering between life and […]

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“Silver Surfer: Black” #1

By | Jun 13, 2019 | Reviews

Silver Surfer is comic book royalty. He is a character seminal to many Marvel mythos, and is associated with phenomenal creative teams, who’ve often delivered some of their top work while working on him. Gladly, Donny Cates, Tradd Moore, and team continue that legacy. Written by Donny Cates Illustrated by Tradd Moore Colored by Dave […]

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“Age of Conan: Bêlit” #4

By | Jun 13, 2019 | Reviews

The Stygian shore awaits in the next installment of Bêlit’s journey. Written by Tini Howard Illustrated by Kate Niemczyk and Scott Hanna Colored by Jason Keith Lettered by Travis Lanham INTO THE DEPTHS OF STYGIA! BÊLIT’s mad quest takes her on a new course…But will the sea monsters she’s been hunting prove to have a […]

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“Event Leviathan” #1

By | Jun 13, 2019 | Reviews

DC Comics next event is being published within a few weeks of the conclusion of “Heroes in Crisis” right before the end of “Doomsday Clock.” Amid the bustling, complicated Universe within DC, where does “Event Leviathan” fit? The Superman corner of the DC Universe has been building to the event for an extended period of […]

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“Immortal Hulk” #19

By | Jun 13, 2019 | Reviews

In this issue, “This is Me” by Keala Settle takes on new meaning. Written by Al Ewing Penciled by Joe Bennett Inked by Ruy Jose & Belardino Brabo Colored by Paum Mounts & Rachelle Rosenberg Lettered by Cory Petit Something is coming for Bruce Banner. Something that can smell him wherever he hides. Something that […]

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Advance Review: “Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen” #1

By | Jun 12, 2019 | Reviews

“Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen” #1 is a zany, frenetic riff on the character, from his Silver Age hapless hijinks to his more intrepid, serious evolution over the decades. Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated by Steve Lieber Colored by Nathan Fairbarn Lettered by Clayton Cowles Jimmy Olsen must die! Wait, we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Jimmy […]

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“One Piece” Volume 1

By | Jun 11, 2019 | Reviews

Ahoy, mateys! For this year’s Summer Comics Binge, I’ll be tackling a huge gap in my manga library; the gargantuan “One Piece,” written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. Over the next few weeks I’ll be journaling my way through the first 100 chapters, making up the East Blue Saga. This week I’ll start things off […]

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“The Boys” Vol. 1

By | Jun 11, 2019 | Reviews

I will never understand “The Boys,” but I do understand why now is its moment. Written by Garth Ennis Illustrated by Darick Robertson and Tony Aviña Lettered by Greg Thompson This is going to hurt! In a world where costumed heroes soar through the sky and masked vigilantes prowl the night, someone’s got to make […]

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“Grand Abyss Hotel”

By | Jun 11, 2019 | Reviews

First published in Spanish in 2016 by Asitberri, Boom Studios! imprint Archaia brings an incendiary graphic novel from the minds of Marcos Prior and David Rubín to English language readers. If you’re wondering, the content seems as frighteningly prophetic as it was three years ago, especially if one is prone to doomsday scenarios associated with […]

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