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“Curse Words” #1

By | Jan 20, 2017 | Reviews

Charles Soule and Ryan Browne on the surface – except for the silent ‘e’ at the ends of their surnames – don’t have a ton in common. Soule, a lawyer and writer of serious, dense comics and Browne, a cartoonist that pushes comics into absurd and surrealist places don’t jump out as a potentially simpatico […]

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“Monsters Unleashed” #1

By | Jan 20, 2017 | Reviews

My first thought upon hearing about “Monsters Unleashed” was a slightly amused “Huh, this could be interesting.” But then I remembered what this means: every hero team fighting monsters together is the perfect breather after multiple consecutive events where heroes fight each other. That’s all the motivation I needed to get excited for this, so […]

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“Star-Lord” #2

By | Jan 20, 2017 | Reviews

Peter Quill continues his endearingly small-sized adventures on Earth. (Small in scope, he’s not, like, Ant-Man powered all of a sudden or anything.) (Minor spoilers follow below.) Written by Chip Zdarsky Illustrated by Kris Anka GROUNDED! Peter Quill has seen all the dangers the galaxy has to offer…but has he ever had to face…COMMUNITY SERVICE??? […]

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“Chew Volume 12: Sour Grapes”

By | Jan 20, 2017 | Reviews

With ‘Sour Grapes,’ its 12th collected volume, “Chew” does something impressive: it ends its story on its own terms, in a tone and manner consistent with everything that came before. Even though John Layman and Rob Guillory were obviously working from a plan since they set out (in the afterward, Layman mentions that the ending […]

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“WWE” #1

By | Jan 19, 2017 | Reviews

Seth Rollins becomes “The Man” in the first proper issue of BOOM! Studios’ new ongoing WWE series but is it a story worthy of him and his beautiful blonde streak? Yes, it is. Read on for our review of “WWE #1” but be warned, there will be spoilers. This storyline played out on television last […]

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“Generation Zero” #6

By | Jan 19, 2017 | Reviews

The secrets of Rook are beginning to pour out as the Generation Zero begin a mission to go deeper than they ever anticipated. How does it go? Let’s find out. Written by Fred Van Lente Illustrated by Diego Bernard & Javier Pulido ALL NEW ARC! ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! Fight your way through the “HEROSCAPE”! Generation […]

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“Southern Bastards” #16

By | Jan 13, 2017 | Reviews

Coach Boss grows even more desperate as his criminal empire and football championship hopes are both in danger of crumbling around his teeny little ankles. Minor spoilers follow below. Written by Jason Aaron Illustrated by Jason Latour “GUT CHECK,” Part Two Things get bloody as Coach Boss is forced to expand his criminal dealings to […]

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“Justice League/Power Rangers” #1

By | Jan 13, 2017 | Reviews

Go Go Crossover! Two legendary teams meet in a crossover that should’ve happened years ago! How well does it open up? Let’s find out! Written by Tom Taylor Illustrated by Stephen Byrne Two of comics greatest teams team up for the very first time! Something terrible has happened in Angel Grove! When the Command Center […]

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“Renato Jones: The One %” Season One

By | Jan 13, 2017 | Reviews

This week one of the most timely ongoing series releases its first collected edition. Read on for our spoiler free review of “Renato Jones: The One %” Season One. Written and illustrated by Kaare Kyle Andrews The One% own more than half the world’s wealth. They’ve crashed economies, bought governments, and have amassed more power […]

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“All-Star Batman” #6

By | Jan 12, 2017 | Reviews

With Batman’s high octane road trip across America with Two-Face come to a close, “All-Star Batman” #6 kicks off its second arc with something a little colder. Not allowing themselves to stagnate like the issue’s villain, Scott Snyder, Jock, Matt Hollingsworth and Steve Wands have put their all into making a Batman issue that feels […]

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Pick of the Week: “The Deep” #1

By | Jan 12, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

In 2011, Tom Taylor and James Brouwer published the first volume of their original graphic novel series, “The Deep.” Now, with the recent acquisition of the animated series on Netflix, Boom! Studios has brought the book to comic shops through its kaBoom! imprint. An all ages underwater adventure, it’s clear when reading through this first […]

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Krazy: George Herriman, a Life in Black & White

By | Jan 10, 2017 | Reviews

George Herriman is most definitely one of the giants of the medium. And his “Krazy Kat” remains one of comics’ greatest feats. Just take some time and check out a few of the strips. It’s only fitting for him, therefore, to finally receive this massive biography. (Not the first, but the one that presents itself […]

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“The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom” #1

By | Jan 6, 2017 | Reviews

Where to begin with Captain Atom? He’s a character that could be easily overlooked and under-utilized, and often is, but when he’s in the right hands, can be truly awesome. Are these the right hands to make his advertised fall and rise a worthwhile read? Let’s find out, with minor spoilers. Written by Cary Bates […]

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