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Teen Titans The Lazarus Contract Special 1 Featured Reviews
Pick of the Week: “Teen Titans: The Lazarus Contract Special” #1

By | Jun 1, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Slade Wilson is messing with the time line; it’s like he doesn’t even watch The Flash. Plotted by Dan Abnett, Benjamin Percy, and Christopher Priest Scripted by Christopher Priest Penciled by Paul Pelletier Inked by Andrew Hennessey Colored by Adriano Lucas Lettered by Willie Schubert “THE LAZARUS CONTRACT” finale! The conclusion to our epic crossover […]

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“The New Deal”

By | May 30, 2017 | Reviews

This week’s evergreen review looks back a mere two years ago to Jonathan Case’s “The New Deal.” Written & Illustrated by Jonathan Case The Waldorf Astoria is the classiest hotel along the Manhattan skyline in 1930s New York City. When a charming woman checks in with a high-society entourage, a bellhop and a maid get […]

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“Rapture” #1

By | May 26, 2017 | Reviews

Finally the comic event you’ve been waiting for: Valiant crosses with The Leftove … oh, this is a different kind of Rapture story. Written by Matt Kindt Illustrated by Cafu Colored by Andrew Dalhouse Lettered by Dave Sharpe On a scarred landscape, two otherworldly armies prepare to battle one last time, vying for control of […]

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“Wonder Woman” #23

By | May 26, 2017 | Reviews

Fan-favorite writer Greg Rucka has only a few issues of Wonder Woman left to bring his story home. Rucka has limited space to wrap up the loose threads of the comic and tie up the greater mysteries of the series that have been dangling since the beginning of Rebirth. While Rucka has been spinning an […]

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“The Normals” #1

By | May 26, 2017 | Reviews

What if everything you thought you knew was a lie? That’s the question posed in Aftershock’s latest new series. Read on for our review of “The Normals” #1, which contains minor spoilers Written by Adam Glass Illustrated by Dennis Calero Colored by Adriano Augusto Think about your “life” for a moment…the people you’ve known, the […]

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“Ringside” #10

By | May 25, 2017 | Reviews

Closing off their second arc, Joe Keatinge and Nick Barber explore the darker side of life and wrestling in “Ringside” #10. As Danny finds himself at gunpoint and Reynolds facing the premature end to the push of his career, it seems the only way to go is down. Read on below for our full, spoiler […]

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“Deathstroke” #19

By | May 25, 2017 | Reviews

DC’s latest four-week crossover event, “The Lazarus Contract,” reaches its penultimate chapter. Check out our spoiler-free review below to see how it fares! Written by Christopher Priest, Benjamin Percy, and Dan Abnett Penciled by Larry Hama, Carlo Pagulayan, and Roberto J. Viacava Inked by Jason Paz and Sean Parsons Colored by Jeremy Cox Lettered by […]

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“Pathfinder: Runescars” #1

By | May 25, 2017 | Reviews

Is there anything that appeals to my nerdy side more than a comic based off a tabletop RPG? Probably not. So with a new run on the “Pathfinder” comic out, not too long after the conclusion of “Worldscape,” it’s time to once more take a trip to Golarion and see what our band of heroes […]

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Pick of the Week: “Venom” #150

By | May 25, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Venom has been a fan favourite character with many incarnations over the years, but none are so iconic as the toothy, prehensile-tongued creeper that was everywhere in the 90’s. Now Marvel are bringing that AND original host Eddie Brock back into the limelight for this anniversary issue, with an all-star line-up of creators for three […]

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“Escargoteric” / “Post”

By | May 23, 2017 | Reviews

“Post” and “Escargoteric” are two indie comics, each featuring a heroine in a dangerous land, because a theme never hurt anybody, but malevolent snails and acid rain just might. Written and illustrated by Johnny Herber Escargoteric, by Johnny Herber, is a mollusk heavy existentialist fantasy. It features snails, and a grumpy female protagonist who should […]

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“Batman” #23

By | May 19, 2017 | Reviews

In ‘The Brave and the Mold,’ Tom King and Mitch Gerads present a well-written one-issue story that brings together elements of mystery, mysticism, deception, and dehumanization. Written by Tom King Illustrated and Colored by Mitch Gerads Lettered by Clayton Cowles In a new story The Brave and the Mold! Swamp Thing comes to Gotham City […]

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“Generation X” #1

By | May 19, 2017 | Reviews

Marvel’s original “Generation X” series set a lofty legacy as one of the 90’s best niche books. It had great stories, incredible early Chris Bachalo art, and believable, relatable characters – something sadly lacking from a lot of that era’s classics. Marvel’s taken the right track with the revamp, bringing aboard Christina Strain, a veteran […]

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“Kim Reaper” #2

By | May 19, 2017 | Reviews

Ah, that urge to impress that drives young love to reckless excess. It’s bad enough if your parents own a really slick car or the perks of your job give you after hours access to a theme park Ferris wheel. But in “Kim Reaper” #2, Sarah Graley shows us it’s just exponentially worse when your […]

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“The Wicked + The Divine: 455 AD” #1

By | May 19, 2017 | Reviews

Rome is burning . . . again. It was a something of a common occurrence for the Eternal City in the fifth century. Written by Kieron Gillen Illustrated by André Araújo Colored by Matthew Wilson Flatted by Dee Cunniffe Lettered by Clayton Cowles Cover: Jamie McKelvie, Matt Wilson “CITY OF GOD” Nothing lives forever, be […]

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“The Sovereigns” #1

By | May 19, 2017 | Reviews

Let’s not beat around the bush: Magnus, Turok, Solar and Doctor Spektor belong in comics. These characters are so strange and flamboyant that they are best served in medium where they aren’t hindered by a measly budget or two-hour running time. Each hero almost represents a different time period or genre, making it so there […]

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“Eleanor and the Egret” #2

By | May 18, 2017 | Reviews

Two superstar independent creators combine their talents on a series with a wholly original premise. Do these two great tastes taste great together? Written and Lettered by John Layman Illustrated by Sam Kieth Colored by Ronda Pattison What kind of thief leaves a single feather at the scene of the crime? Perhaps one that has […]

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