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“Airboy” #3 Soars Off the Shelves With Hilarity and Vulgarity [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Aug 7, 2015 | Reviews

Writer James Robinson and artist Greg Hinkle resume their exploits with a Golden Age hero in “Airboy” #3 and are transported from our present day into the thick of the Second World War. Robinson and Hinkle tell a quick-paced tale that is loaded with heart, vulgarity, and especially hilarity. Written by James Robinson Illustrated by […]

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Building a Higher Tower – “The Spire” #2 [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Aug 7, 2015 | Reviews

Far out in the middle of the desert there stands this enormous tower. Right now, it’s in transition: its ruler has recently passed away, its citizens are coming under attack, the new regime seems to want nothing to do with anything abnormal, and there’s a danger approaching from far away places. Simon Spurrier and Jeff […]

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Swords, Sorcery & Some More Swords In “Red Sonja/Conan” #1 [Review]

By James Johnston | Aug 6, 2015 | Reviews

Red Sonja and Conan the Barbarian are reunited! For what purpose? Uh, to kind of do what they always do. Murder, bloodshed, some light second base. Check out our review of “Red Sonja/Conan” #1 below! Written by Victor Gischler Illustrated by Robert Castro Red Sonja and Conan are reunited as captains of mercenary companies who […]

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“Dark Corridor” #1 Captures The Essence Of Classic Crime Comics [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Aug 6, 2015 | Reviews

The streets of Red Circle are dangerous and the city filled with crime. Hearkening back to the essence of classic crime comics, Rich Tommaso creates a tapestry of dark mysteries and interwoven stories that begin to explore the depths of human depravity. Read on below for our spoiler free review of Rich Tommaso’s “Dark Corrider” […]

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Art Imitates Life in “The Wicked + The Divine” #13 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Aug 6, 2015 | Reviews

After a year of being referenced, “The Wicked + The Divine” #13 properly introduces us to Tara. In a timely and unexpectedly emotional issue, we get a mirror held up to the way we interact with the celebrities we idolize. Be warned, this review, in order to really get into what Gillen and Lotay do […]

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Pick of the Week: “John Flood” #1 Keeps The Reader Up All Night [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Aug 6, 2015 | Reviews

Justin Jordan and Jorge Coelho are launching this new series from BOOM!, and the premise is deceptively simple: relieved of the need for sleep, John Flood is able to do many, many things. Is being the lead of an entertaining new series one of them? Keep reading for our spoiler-free review. Written by Justin Jordan […]

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Mignolaversity: Baltimore: The Cult of the Red King #4 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Aug 5, 2015 | Reviews

The Cult of the Red King races towards its finale in this taughtly paced penultimate issue. Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Illustrated by Peter Bergting Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins The ancient origins of the Red King’s cult have been discovered. The influence of the Red King grows stronger, but […]

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‘Fantastic Four’ Starts Off Strong, But It’s Not The Reboot The Franchise Needs [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Aug 5, 2015 | Movies, Reviews

In the lead up to the release of this reboot of the Fantastic Four film franchise, comics fans seemed pretty split down the middle. One group seemed to hate it from moment one, for one reason or another. Be it the casting of Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm or the overwrought, really-wants-to-be-Interstellar first trailers, […]

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Taking a Visit to “Essex County” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Aug 4, 2015 | Reviews

Sometimes, it can be very easy to see a career trajectory in front of you. Certain creators just jump out at you – after seeing Scott Snyder’s work in “Detective Comics,” it was easy to dream on his talent and see big stories in his future. But other creators take a more circuitous route to […]

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Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 7/29/15

By Multiversity Staff | Aug 3, 2015 | 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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“Sex Criminals” #11 is Guilty on All Counts [Review]

By Kevin McConnell | Jul 31, 2015 | Reviews

After a six month hiatus, the sex crime adventure comedy returns for chills, thrills and (insert dirty pun here)! Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated by Chip Zdarsky NEW STORY! NEW ARC! SAME OLD MATT AND CHIP. Jon and Suzie have a gift: when they have sex, they stop time. And they’re not alone. Get on […]

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Colin King Descends Further Down the Rabbit Hole in “Ninjak #5” [Review]

By Ken Godberson III | Jul 31, 2015 | Reviews

The first arc of Ninjak’s solo comes to its conclusion. But will its end open the door to a much larger game? Written by Matt Kindt Illustrated by Clay Mann & Butch Guice The final secret of the Shadow Seven exposed! Ninjak’s mission to destroy Weaponeer and its secret cabal of shinobi masters just got […]

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Worlds Collide in the Best Way in “Casanova Acedia” #3 [Review]

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | Jul 31, 2015 | Reviews

After a slight hiatus Fraction, Ba, Moon, and Chabon are back with a mind-bending maze of a third issue that weaves this latest story thread straight through the heart of the Casanova franchise. Written by Matt Fraction & Michael Chabon Art by Fabio Moon & Gabriel Ba Something is trying to kill Casanova Quinn. Is it […]

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“Gotham by Midnight Annual” #1 is a Mysterious Ghost Story Dripping with Atmosphere and Unease [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Jul 31, 2015 | Reviews

Writer Ray Fawkes focuses on two members of the GCPD’s midnight shift in “Gotham by Midnight Annual” #1 as they confront the phantom conundrum that is the Gentleman Ghost. Artist Christian Duce and colorist Lee Loughridge lend a simple beauty to a deliberately paced story that is both mysterious and atmospheric in its execution. Written […]

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Hacking Becomes Warfare In “Hacktivist Volume 2” #1 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Jul 31, 2015 | Reviews

One of last year’s most intriguing miniseries “Hacktivist” returns this week with a new and longer miniseries that picks up six months after the events of the last miniseries. Read on for our spoiler free review of “Hacktivist Volume 2” #1. Written by Alyssa Milano, Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing Illustrated Marcus To, Ian Herring […]

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Mignolaversity: Hellboy in Hell #7 [Advance Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

Don’t worry, this advance review is spoiler free. Written and Illustrated by Mike Mignola Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins A sickness eats away at Hellboy. Though he’s dead, he risks losing himself and becoming one of the hollow phantoms that haunt Hell. A team of doctors promise a cure, but they need […]

“Deathstroke Annual” #1 Is The Most Comic Book Comic Book To Ever Comic Book [Review]

By James Johnston | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

Deathstroke has been butchering his way through Paradise Island in order to kill a Titan for, uh, reasons. With Wonder Woman at his side, find out if Slade Wilson can handle himself in the world of gods and monsters. Spoilers: yes, he does. Real spoilers ahead! Written by Tony S. Daniel & Jim Bonny Illustrated […]

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Bringing the Devil Down to Earth – “Red Sonja” #17 [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

It’s been almost two years since Gail Simone and Walter Geovani took over “Red Sonja” for Dynamite. Together, they’ve all gone on various adventures, vanquished many a foes, and participated in the occasional orgy. In their penultimate issue together, Simone and Geovani continue their trend of smaller stories and a tighter focus. Written by Gail Simone […]

Multiversity Manga Club: Jaco the Galactic Patrolman [Review]

By Zach Wilkerson | Jul 30, 2015 | Columns, Reviews

Welcome back to the inaugural edition of the Multiversity Manga Club! This month’s reading was the delightful “Jaco the Galactic Patrolman,” written and illustrated by the legendary Akira Toriyama. Originally serialized in the pages of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” “Jaco” is a delightful action comedy that pays homage to “Dragon Ball” and various popular manga tropes. […]

Pick Of The Week: Take A Trip Through Gotham With “Batgirl Annual” #3 [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

With a host of artists including Bengal, David Lafuente, Ming Doyle and Mingjue Helen Chen in tow, Brenden Fletcher and Cameron Stewart take Batgirl on a tour through Gotham on the hunt for a new terrorist. This tour will have Batgirl cross paths with some of Gotham’s most notorious crimefighters on an adventure romp that […]

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Mignolaversity: Lobster Johnson: A Chain Forged in Life [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Jul 29, 2015 | Reviews

After some time away, Lobster Johnson has returned! Also, after some time away, Kevin Nowlan has returned! And there was great rejoicing! Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi Illustrated by Kevin Nowlan and Troy Nixey Santa was taken hostage after witnessing a hostile robbery and a man’s death. Hidden away in a mountain cabin, […]

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