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Five Thoughts on The Flash’s “Tricksters” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Apr 1, 2015 | Reviews

No time for jibber jabber, let’s get to it. 1. I’m Surprised Iron Heights is Still Standing… …because I’m shocked that Mark Hamill didn’t chew all of the scenery, bringing the prison to the ground. Good God, y’all. That isn’t to say that I didn’t love Hamill reprising his role as the Trickster – it […]

Five Thoughts on The Walking Dead’s “Conquer” [Review]

By David Harper | Mar 30, 2015 | Reviews

After last week’s batshit crazy (but totally awesome) penultimate episode, there was a whole heck of a lot of potential in this week’s 90 minute (!!) finale. As per usual with the show, it’s uncertain as to whether or not it will live up to that promise, as the show displays a week-to-week variance in […]

Olive Finally Faces Off With Batman in “Gotham Academy” #6 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Mar 27, 2015 | Reviews

Maps continues to steal all of the spotlight and Olive faces off against Batman in the exciting finale of the first “Gotham Academy” arc. Keep reading for our review that includes very, very minor spoilers. Written by Becky Cloonan and Brenden Fletcher Illustrated Karl Kerschl and Mingue Helen Chen Holy cow, it’s Taco Tuesday! Oh…and […]

“Jem and the Holograms” #1 is Pretty in Pink, and a Lot More Besides… [Review]

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | Mar 27, 2015 | Reviews

IDW adds to its roster of 80’s properties with a reworked version of a classic TV show, revamped for the 21st century. Written by Kelly Thompson Illustrated by Sophie Campbell It’s the 21st century, and Jem and The Holograms are 21st century girls! Meet Jerrica Benton, the gifted singer of The Holograms, a band that has the right […]

You Must (Not) Read “The Multiversity: Ultra Comics” #1 [Review]

By James Johnston | Mar 27, 2015 | Reviews

It’s here. After years of speculation and anticipation, the first “haunted” comic book has arrived! Will “Ultra Comics” live up to the hype or will it be less than, uh, Ultra? Written by Grant Morrison Pencilled by Doug Mahnke The penultimate chapter of the greatest adventure in DC’s history is here! The acclaimed FINAL CRISIS […]

Rev Those Engines for “All-New Ghost Rider” #12 [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Mar 27, 2015 | Reviews

As Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes struggled to provide for his disabled younger brother, protect his neighborhood, and wrestle with the demands of an insatiably evil demon possessing him. Now, at the end of the series, Robbie finally tries to confront the spirit of Eli Morrow and return to a life resembling normalcy. Warning: this review contains SPOILERS. Written […]

Ferrier & Neogi Bring Believable Realism and Neon-Tinged Girl Gangs in “Curb Stomp” #2

By Alice W. Castle | Mar 26, 2015 | Reviews

Warriors, come out to plaaaaayyy! Waaarrioooors, come out to plaaaaaaaayyyyyyy! Written by by Ryan Ferrier Illustrated by Devaki Neogi Lines have been crossed and The Wrath has kidnapped one of The Fever. Now that Betty has given King Charles the perfect excuse to start a turf war, any old rules and truces have been called […]

A Delicious Brew of the Horrific and the Heartfelt is Conjured in “Wytches” #5 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Mar 26, 2015 | Reviews

“Wytches”’ penultimate chapter of its first arc continues to convey the series’ genius combination of the horrific and the heartfelt. Scott Snyder, Jock, and Matt Hollingsworth once again demonstrate how seamlessly they work together to transform a deeply personal tale into something that is visceral, palpable, and bursts forth from each page in a beautifully […]

Everything Changes (Seriously) in The Phenomenal “The Wicked + The Divine” #9 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Mar 26, 2015 | Reviews

Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie and Matthew Wilson deliver a total game changer issue of “The Wicked + The Divine” this week. Keep reading for our review that features very minor spoilers. I’m not going to go into the major development. Our Wicked Intervention columnist James Johnston will take care of that. Written by Kieron Gillen […]

Pick of the Week: Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins say Paradoxes Schmaradoxes in “Past Aways” #1 [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Mar 26, 2015 | Reviews

The year is 2015 and a team of time travelers has been trapped in this dangerous and primitive era in “Past Aways”, the latest series from the unique mind of Matt Kindt. Written by Matt Kindt Illustrated by Scott Kolins From the brain of MIND MGMT’s Matt Kindt! 2015: the distant past. A crash landing […]

Five Thoughts on Arrow’s “Suicidal Tendencies” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Mar 26, 2015 | Reviews

My brother recently got engaged and, let me tell you, if his wedding is anything like Diggle’s, I’ll be pretty bummed. Except if Felicity is there. 1. A Very Special Episode I get it, Arrow: when there is a substantial portion of your show that has a military or paramilitary background, it is prudent to […]

“Archie vs. Predator #1” Sees The Heat of Our Bodies and The Heat of Our Fear [Advance Review]

By James Johnston | Mar 25, 2015 | Reviews

You’ve seen him get chased by zombies. You’ve seen him team up with the Punisher. You’ve seen him take a bullet to save the life of a United States senator. In this comic, Archie will experience every meaning of the word “Pain.” Check out our spoiler-free review of “Archie vs. Predator” #1 below! Written by […]

Five Thoughts on The Flash’s “Rogue Time” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Mar 25, 2015 | Reviews

Well, we all knew that the show couldn’t possibly top last week’s meta-mind fuck – and it didn’t – but this week brought back the Rogues, had some nice moments of Ramon family bliss (and non-bliss), and showed us, once and for all, just how much Wells hates people talking about him behind his back. […]

Rosenberg and Kindlon Rewind the Classics With “We Can Never Go Home” #1 [Advance Review]

By Sam LeBas | Mar 24, 2015 | Reviews

The first issue of the new series from Black Mask Studios, “We Can Never Go Home”, written by Matthew Rosenberg and illustrated by Patrick Kindlon, places two characters in an impossible situation that is sure to provide fresh new territory to explore as the book continues. Set in 1989 in small town America, the story […]

Five Thoughts on The Walking Dead’s “Try” [Review]

By David Harper | Mar 23, 2015 | Reviews

Only one episode remains in the season after this week, and the question is, will we get an episode that’s the calm before the storm or a tornado before the hurricane? There’s only one way to find out, isn’t there? Let’s take a look at this week’s episode, titled “Try”. As per usual, spoilers will […]

Mignolaversity: “B.P.R.D.” #129 [Review]

By Brian Salvatore and David Harper | Mar 20, 2015 | Reviews

The finale of James Harren’s most recent arc on “B.P.R.D.” is here: will Howards save the day? Find out below, but be warned that spoilers follow. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi Illustrated by James Harren Howards uses his link to the past to save the BPRD from a rampaging monster in the snowy […]

Tensions Rise and Bonds Begin To Crumble in “The Kitchen” #5 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Mar 20, 2015 | Reviews

“The Kitchen” continues to be arguably the best crime story being told in comics. Raven, Kath and Angie face issues internally that could hurt them more than anything Gargano throws at them. Read on for our spoiler free review. Written by Ollie Masters Illustrated Ming Doyle & Jordie Bellaire As their husbands make their presence […]

“Strange Sports Tales” #1 is Is A Unexpectedly Effective Mash-Up [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Mar 20, 2015 | Reviews

Vertigo unites a group of talented comic creators, some familiar and some new faces, for a revived anthology series centered on sports with a fun sci-fi twist. Written by Gilbert Hernandez, Amy Chu, Lauren Beukes, Dale Halvorsen, Ivan Brandon Illustrated by Gilbert Hernandez, Tana Ford, Christopher Mitten, Amei Zhao Comics’ top talents, including some making […]

Earning Those Merits in “Lumberjanes” #12 [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Mar 20, 2015 | Reviews

When we last left our heroes, Ripley, Jo, and April were making one last effort to try to earn some camp badges (because apparently saving the world isn’t worth that much) while Mal and Molly were trapped with the old, blind transforming former camp counselor whose glasses had been snatched by a velociraptor. Meanwhile, everyone has been […]

Albuquerque & Johnson Use Colour To Bring Storytelling To New Heights In “EI8HT” #2 [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Mar 19, 2015 | Reviews

Come join us on a journey through time and space as Rafael Albuquerque and Mike Johnson continue the mystery of “EI8HT”. Read on for our spoiler free review of “EI8HT” #2 to see why you should not be missing out on this series or its amazing artistry. Written by Rafael Albuquerque & Mike Johnson Illustrated […]

Time Travel Trumps Space Travel in the Gorgeous “Chrononauts” #1 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Mar 19, 2015 | Reviews

What if we discovered the means to travel through time? Mark Millar, Sean Murphy, and Matt Hollingsworth bring us a gorgeously intriguing first issue of a miniseries that answers just such a question. “Chrononauts” #1 has a fun premise, breathtaking artwork, and dashes of humor that make for an issue that demands multiple reads. Written […]

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