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Pick Of The Week: “America” #1

By | Mar 2, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

“Who is America to you?” From page one to the letters page, “America” #1 is fists out, the most America Chavez book that could possibly exist. America has slowly been accumulating a cult fanbase since she first premiered in the 2011 miniseries “Vengeance,” and if you already consider yourself to be a die-hard, you’re getting […]

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Mignolaversity: “Baltimore: The Red Kingdom” #2

By | Mar 1, 2017 | Reviews

Lord Baltimore gets the band back together again. Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Illustrated by Peter Bergting Colored by Michelle Madsen Lettered by Clem Robins Protected by his armies marching on Rome, the Red King seems invulnerable as he takes his place at the Vatican for his coronation. How can the resistance hope […]

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“Wolverine: Brotherhood”

By | Feb 28, 2017 | Reviews

With Logan opening in cinemas and Hugh Jackman leaving the role that put him on the map of stardom, all eyes are on the clawed wonder and how the film will revolutionise how people think about superhero movies. While everyone else will likely be talking up “Old Man Logan”, I want to go back and […]

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Advanced Review: “X-O Manowar” #1

By | Feb 28, 2017 | Reviews

Soldier. General. Emperor. Visgoth. The character that launched the new Valiant Universe returns in a brand new ongoing. Does it open with a bang? Find out in our review. Written by Matt Kindt Illustrated by Tomas Giorello “Born under the oppressive thumb of the Roman Empire, Aric of Dacia learned warfare at an early age. […]

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“Quantum Teens Are Go” #1

By | Feb 24, 2017 | Reviews

How do you follow-up a critical hit about intergalactic bounty hunters? If you’re Magdalene Vissagio, you come back to earth and get Eryk Donovan to draw shotgun on a tale of high school romance. Of course, Earth, in this case, is populated by mad science gone broke, DIY time machines and skateboarding (okay, so that […]

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“Elektra” #1

By | Feb 24, 2017 | Reviews

Elektra’s always been a divisive character to portray at Marvel, but she’s always had her share of quality series. But now, invigorated by her recent portrayal on the Daredevil Netflix series, there’s going to be a lot of newcomers looking for quality material. Can this new series both live up to the standards of previous […]

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“Snotgirl Volume 1: Green Hair Don’t Care”

By | Feb 24, 2017 | Reviews

Famed graphic novel creator Bryan Lee O’Malley starts his first ongoing comic, this time collaborating with artist Leslie Hung. Does this collaboration work? Read on to find out, and beware of mild spoilers. Written by Bryan Lee O’Malley Illustrated by Leslie Hung From bestselling BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY (Scott Pilgrim) and superstar newcomer LESLIE HUNG! Lottie […]

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“Old Guard” #1

By | Feb 24, 2017 | Reviews

Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez reunite for an ongoing tale of immortality, endless war and what life means when there is no death. Despite that weighty premise, the end result is surprisingly fun. Read on for our review, which contains only minor spoilers. Written by Greg Rucka Illustrated by Leandro Fernandez Eisner-winning writer GREG RUCKA […]

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“Curse Words” #2

By | Feb 23, 2017 | Reviews

“Once upon a time, there was a wizard. THEN IT ALL WENT TO HELL.” Charles Soule might be the hardest working guy in comics. He’s written ongoings for DC, has multiple ongoing series over at Marvel, is writing “Letter 44” for Oni (which may be one of the smartest books on the stands today), and […]

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“Harbinger Renegade” #4

By | Feb 23, 2017 | Reviews

Alexander Solomon’s plans begin to be revealed as Rafer Roberts and Darick Robertson conclude their opening arc. With such a pedigree behind this franchise, does this first going make the landing? Let’s find out. Written by Rafer Roberts Illustrated by Darick Robertson & Juan Jose Ryp Retaliation! Faith Herbert, the heart and soul of the […]

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“Slam” #4

By | Feb 23, 2017 | Reviews

A friendship is on its dying breath while as a shot in the championship game is on the line. Read on for our spoiler free review of “Slam” #4 Written by Pamela Ribon Illustrated Veronica Fish and Brittany Peer CanCan and Knockout are living separate lives after their friendship fizzles…until Knockout volunteers to ref a […]

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“The Power Of The Dark Crystal” #1

By | Feb 23, 2017 | Reviews

It’s been 35 long years, but Jim Henson and Frank Oz’s dark fantasy masterpiece, The Dark Crystal, has finally gotten a sequel. From the creative minds of Simon Spurrier, Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews, “The Power Of The Dark Crystal” #1 is more than just the follow up I’ve been waiting for since I was […]

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“The Death of Superman”

By | Feb 21, 2017 | Reviews

I was ten years old when the, then ‘Doomsday,’ now ‘Death of Superman,’ arc began, running through DC Comics in late 1992. At the time, I was an avid comics reader, and while familiar with the concept of death in comics – specifically of Jason Todd a few years earlier – the concept of killing […]

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“God Country” #2

By | Feb 17, 2017 | Reviews

This series kicked off last month in a suitably epic way, but can it continue that momentum? Read on for our review, which contains mild spoilers. Written by Donny Cates Illustrated by Geoff Shaw As Emmett Quinlan attempts to rebuild his family and his home after the devastating tornado that broke them, something otherworldly screams […]

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“The Forever War” #1

By | Feb 17, 2017 | Reviews

The Forever War is an influential sci-fi novel of the ‘70s that was critically acclaimed to the point that it was adapted over several mediums, including comics. Belgian artist Marvano brought it to our beloved format in 1988, and now we have a faithful translation of this series by original author Joe Haldeman’s wife, Gay, […]

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“Batman” #17

By | Feb 17, 2017 | Reviews

At this point, you probably have a good idea as to whether or not you’re a Batman fan or not. The most prolific comic book character has been interpreted in every conceivable way, in every conceivable medium. But then you get an artistic visionary like Tom King at the helm, and he turns what you […]

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“Dead Inside” #3

By | Feb 17, 2017 | Reviews

The gyre that’s been churning and turning through two issues of John Arcudi and Toni Fejzula’s “Dead Inside” widens this week to engulf life outside the clink. The screws tighten, the mystery deepens, and gunshots ring out in the night. Will Detective Caruso finds herself one step closer to the killer or one step further […]

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