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Captain Kid 1 Featured Reviews
Pick of the Week: “Captain Kid” #1

By | Jul 28, 2016 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Mark Waid loves superheroes and he has seemingly spent his entire career exploring their mythos and what makes them tick. In his latest effort, Waid attempts to create a new, exciting hero, but still with all the usual trappings. Except one, because behind Captain Kid’s youthful facade lies his secret alter ego, a middle aged […]

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“Snotgirl” #1

By | Jul 22, 2016 | Reviews

For his first monthly ongoing series, Bryan Lee O’Malley joins Leslie Hung to explore the world of fashion blogging. More accurately, O’Malley explores his usual themes of identity, maturity, and relationships with a strong fashion sense and a whole lot of bodily fluids. Written by Bryan Lee O’Malley Illustrated by Leslie Hung and Mickey Quinn […]

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“The Hunt” #1

By | Jul 22, 2016 | Reviews

You ever have one of those half-remembered, unexplained moments from your childhood where you’re not sure if it’s something that happened or something you dreamed? Imagine if that moment kept coming back to haunt you, even now, and it won’t stop until you’re dead. Colin Lorimer’s “The Hunt” is a horror comic that brings a […]

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“Hellblazer: Rebirth” #1

By | Jul 22, 2016 | Reviews

Lovable rogue John Constantine is back and is making himself at home in DC’s new continuity. Brought over from Vertigo, where he was very much a flagship character for the imprint, Constantine was brought into the fold way back at the start of the New 52. Since then we’ve seen a handful of creative teams […]

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Deadpool and the Mercs for Money #1 Reviews
“Deadpool & The Mercs For Money” #1

By | Jul 22, 2016 | Reviews

Deadpool and his band of crazy, often murderous, misfits, are at it again. It being high-risk missions for a lot of money. Check out our full review below and watch out for spoilers. Written by Cullen Bunn Illustrated by Iban Coello Deadpool is one of the best mercenaries on the planet. He may even be […]

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“Sombra” #1

By | Jul 21, 2016 | Reviews

This dark and twisted tale of the very real consequences of vigilante justice amongst the Mexican cartels grips from the first gruesome page. Written by Justin Jordan Illustrated by Raul Trevino Justin Jordan (John Flood, Spread) tackles a provocative topic — the violent drug cartels of Mexico — partnering with artist Raúl Treviño, who lives […]

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Rai 15 Featured Image Reviews
“Rai” #15

By | Jul 21, 2016 | Reviews

Of all the books within Valiant’s “4001 A.D.” event, the arc in “Rai” has been the most consistent as it details the history behind several protectors of New Japan. Does it continue that trend? Let’s find out. Written by Matt Kindt Illustrated by Cafu The rise of New Japan’s greatest champion! As Father erects his […]

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“Betty and Veronica” #1

By | Jul 21, 2016 | Reviews

Betty and Veronica get their chance to steal the spotlight in the Archie line-wide reboot; however, the results leave a lot to be desired. Read on for our review of “Betty and Veronica” #1 but be warned, there will be spoilers. Written by Adam Hughes Illustrated by Adam Hughes IT’S BETTY VS. VERONICA! The most highly-anticipated […]

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Vampirella Master Series Featured Reviews
“Vampirella Master Series” Volume 6

By | Jul 19, 2016 | Reviews

For a character that isn’t spoken about in laudatory terms often, a ton of great creators have spent time on Vampirella comics. Their “Master Series” credits read like a who’s who of modern comics royalty – Grant Morrison, Warren Ellis, Mark Millar – and James Robinson, to me, belongs in that conversation. The sixth installment […]

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“Horizon” #1

By | Jul 15, 2016 | Reviews

Aliens are here on Earth, and they’re pissed. And, quite frankly, we probably deserve it. Written by Brandon Thomas Illustrated by Juan Gedeon and Frank Martin Zhia Malen thought she’d fought her very last war, until she learned her planet was targeted for occupation… by a desperate world called Earth. The people of Earth will […]

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New Superman 1 Featured Reviews
“New Super-Man” #1

By | Jul 15, 2016 | Reviews

It seems that whenever Superman dies, there’s at least three people ready to take up the mantle. Following the death of the New 52 Superman, characters both new and old have begun working to carry on his legacy, and one of the new ones is Kong Kenan, the New Super-Man of China. So, how does […]

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“The Paybacks” #1

By | Jul 15, 2016 | Reviews

Imagine you live in a world where anyone and everyone can be a superhero. It’s a commonplace as being a barista and about half as well paying. You fork over what little you have each month to the mysterious entity that keeps your heroics funded, but what happens when you default on your loan? Well, […]

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“Wonder Woman” #2

By | Jul 15, 2016 | Reviews

The “Year One” moniker has become a series in and of itself, a more in-continuity version of the “All-Star” or “Earth One” lines. The company sees it as an easy way to deliver another origin story (still one of their favorite things to produce) while creators embrace the challenge of updating these 80-year-old characters for […]

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“Nightwing Rebirth” #1

By | Jul 14, 2016 | Reviews

Robin, Batman, Agent 37. Dick Grayson has been all of these, but now the DC Universe’s Greatest Son is back in blue. How does this reintroduction issue fair? Let’s find out. Written by Tim Seeley Illustrated by Yanick Paquette He’s been Robin, Batman, a spy, a ghost. Now, Dick Grayson returns to Gotham City to […]

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Kong of Skull Island Featured Reviews
“Kong of Skull Island” #1

By | Jul 14, 2016 | Reviews

Finally, what we’ve all been apparently waiting for, a King Kong prequel! “Kong of Skull Island” takes us right back to the beginning, to discover the origin of the iconic giant ape. It’s big, bold, and very chaotic. Unfortunately, none of this is a good thing. Written by James Asmus Illustrated by Carlos Magno King […]

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