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“The Greatest Adventure” #1

By Kent Falkenberg | Apr 21, 2017 | Reviews

From fairy tales to early 20th Century pulp fiction, Bill Willingham has a thing for older character archetypes. In “The Greatest Adventure” #1, he brings Cezar Razek along as wingman to create a team 100 years in the making: The League of Extraordinary Burroughs-men. “The Greatest Adventure” #1 Written by Bill Willingham Illustrated by Cezar […]

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“Nick Fury” #1

By Jaina Hill | Apr 21, 2017 | Reviews

Nick Fury Jr., or Marcus Johnson as the character was originally named, has existed in the Marvel universe since 2012. Even though he’s appeared in plenty of issues, he hasn’t held the spotlight since his original miniseries “Battle Scars.” This new “Nick Fury” series is the first real chance to show readers what the world’s […]

“Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll Stop the Reign?” #1

By Matt Lune | Apr 20, 2017 | Reviews

The master of intricate linework returns with his hyper violent wandering Monk in a new four part series. Read on for our review, which contains only minor spoilers Written and Illustrated by Geof Darrow Colored by Dave Stewart Who doesn’t like Surf and Turf? Well, what do you do when Surf and Turf doesn’t like […]

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“Daredevil” #19

By Alexander Jones | Apr 20, 2017 | Reviews

Charles Soule’s “Daredevil” run didn’t pop right out of the gate like I was expecting it too. However, Soule has been able to expand and make the most out this series overtime. The run so far has been built around the huge mysteries of what happened in Daredevil’s life post-“Secret Wars.” Filling in that information […]

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“Black Hammer” #8

By Nicholas Palmieri | Apr 20, 2017 | Reviews

Welcome back to the ordinary rural town of Rockwood. Enjoy your stay. Oh, and mind the spoilers, y’hear? Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by Dean Ormston Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Todd Klein There’s something unusual about the sleepy farming community of Rockwood: it’s now the home of Spiral City’s mysteriously vanished superheroes. But […]

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“Redneck” #1

By Alice W. Castle | Apr 20, 2017 | Reviews

What in tarnation is this? One of them comic books about redneck vampires? Well, I’ll be! I… can’t keep this intro up because I’m worried about offended every American reading this. This is “Redneck” #1, a comic from Donny Cates, Lisandro Estherren, Dee Cunniffe and Joe Sabino about, you guessed it, Texan vampires. Read on […]

“U.S. Avengers” #5

By Robbie Pleasant | Apr 20, 2017 | Reviews

It’s finally begun: “Secret Empire.” And while I’m not going to take a look at that specific “event,” we will be taking a look at one of the comics leading into it. Can the U.S. Avengers tell their own story while being drawn into the events of “Secret Empire,” or will they be caught up […]

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Pick of the Week: “Batman” #21

By Ken Godberson III | Apr 20, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

The actions of one man caused the birth of the New 52. “DC Universe Rebirth” made us aware of who, and the implications (both in and out of the comics) begin here. Written by Tom King Illustrated by Jason Fabok Colored by Brad Anderson Letters by Deron Bennett “THE BUTTON” part one! The cataclysmic events […]

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“American Barbarian: The Complete Series”

By Matt Lune | Apr 19, 2017 | Reviews

Tom Scioli’s long running webcomic gets a new collected edition from IDW. Read on to find out why “American Barbarian” is everything you ever wanted from a comic book. Contains minor spoilers Written and illustrated by Tom Scioli Revenge is a dish best served BOLD! Follow Meric, the red-white-and-blue-haired American Barbarian on his quest to […]

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Mignolaversity: “Hellboy: Into the Silent Sea”

By Mark Tweedale | Apr 19, 2017 | Reviews

Gary Gianni, creator of “The MonsterMen,” has made a “Hellboy” original graphic novel and it is incredible. Written by Mike Mignola and Gary Gianni Illustrated by Gary Gianni Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Clem Robins Hellboy sets sail from the wreckage of a deserted island only to cross paths with a ghost ship. Taken […]

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“Heavenly Blues” #1 [Advance]

By Matthew Garcia | Apr 18, 2017 | Reviews

It’s so easy for a creative team who work well together to fall into a trap of repeating themselves ad nauseam. While knowing each other other’s strengths and weaknesses undoubtedly helps boost the former and diminish the latter, far too often we see creative teams start to get too comfortable with each other. Their projects become […]

“Sacred Heart”

By Michelle White | Apr 18, 2017 | Reviews

Chaotic but subtle, “Sacred Heart” from Liz Suburbia and Fantagraphics is an idiosyncratic comic that’s full of surprises. Written and illustrated by Liz Suburbia There’s an absence of authority in the town of Alexandria, and the teens are trying to keep their makeshift society together until their parents return. But students keep dying mysteriously, local […]

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Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 4/12/17

By Multiversity Staff | Apr 17, 2017 | Reviews

There is a lot to cover on Wednesdays. We should know, as collectively, we read an insane amount of comics. Even with a large review staff, it’s hard to get to everything. With that in mind, we’re back with Wrapping Wednesday, where we look at some of the books we missed in what was another […]

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“Weapon X” #1

By Michael Mazzacane | Apr 14, 2017 | Reviews

An enticing logline and solid creative team makes the middling “Weapon X” #1 so frustrating. Written by Greg Pak Penciled by Greg Land Inked by Jay Leisten Colored by Frank D’Armata Lettered by Joe Caramagna Decades ago, the Weapon X program produced the deadliest mutant killers on the planet. Now, with more research, more funding […]

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“American Gods Shadows” #2

By Gregory Ellner | Apr 14, 2017 | Reviews

Seemingly written for fans of the source material rather than new arrivals, “American Gods: Shadows” #2 continues to be a welcome story for both groups, whether to see the words transformed into artwork or to see the inter-deity intrigue unfold for the first time. Written by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell Illustrated by P. […]

“Black Panther and the Crew” #1

By Jaina Hill | Apr 14, 2017 | Reviews

It was an exciting moment for many of us when it was announced that Ta-Nehisi Coates would be headlining a major Marvel comic book. Coates has emerged as one of the most prominent cultural critics of a generation, and as the recipient of MacArthur Fellows Genius Grant, “Black Panther” became the superhero book it was […]

“Guardians of the Galaxy” #19

By Alexander Jones | Apr 14, 2017 | Reviews

Brian Michael Bendis is currently responsible for a huge portion of Marvel’s publishing output. The writer is presently working on some of the most beloved franchises in the medium, pushing lots of new characters right now. As soon as his name was attached to “Guardians of the Galaxy,” it was hard to be anything but […]

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“The Realist: Plug and Play”

By Nicholas Palmieri | Apr 13, 2017 | Reviews

The second collection of Israeli cartoonist Asaf Hanuka’s autobiographical comics finally gets an English translation. Does it prove valuable enough to have been translated? Read on to find out. Written and Illustrated by Asaf Hanuka Translated by Yardenne Greenspan Lettered by Deron Bennett The Realist: Plug and Play continues the journey of the Eisner-Award winning, […]

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“Godshaper” #1

By Rowan Grover | Apr 13, 2017 | Reviews

Simon Spurrier is no stranger to giant, immersive worlds as evidenced by his critically acclaimed works, “The Spire” and “Cry Havoc”. His latest series with collaborators Jonas Goodface and Colin Bell, “Godshaper”, looks to hit all the same worldbuilding notes that Spurrier is known for, with a unique religious context and brilliant art. But can […]

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“Spencer & Locke” #1

By Kent Falkenberg | Apr 13, 2017 | Reviews

Remember that bleak pastiche of Archie comics that Brubaker and Phillips used for an arc in “Criminal”. Well, we might have to retroactively change its name to ‘Second Last of the Innocent’. Because this week, David Pepose and Jorge Santiago Jr. bring a similarly dark sensibility to their grown up analogues of Calvin and Hobbes. […]

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“Immortal Brothers: The Tale of the Green Knight” #1

By Matt Lune | Apr 13, 2017 | Reviews

It’s Valiant via The Princess Bride in this adventure-filled one-shot set in King Arthur’s Court. Read on for our review, which contains only minor spoilers. Written by Fred van Lente Illustrated by Cary Nord and Clayton Henry Inked by Mark Morales Colored by Brian Reber Archer and Armstrong! The Eternal Warrior! Ivar, Timewalker! (And a […]

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