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‘Giant Days’ #1 is the Coming of Age Dramedy You’ve Been Waiting For [Review]

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | Mar 19, 2015 | Reviews

Allison and Treiman’s first issue is a heartwarming, authentic glimpse at university life. Laid back and understated? yes. But brilliant nonetheless. Written by John Allison Illustrated by Lissa Treiman Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends because their dorm rooms were next to each other. Now, away from home for the […]

Pick of the Week: Science. Weird. In “Manhattan Projects: The Sun Beyond The Stars” #1 [Review]

By James Johnston | Mar 19, 2015 | Reviews

The Manhattan Projects return in “The Sun Beyond The Stars.” Expect alien justice, Russian cosmonauts, and the sweetest furry love story ever told. Check out our spoiler-free review below! Story by Jonathan Hickman Art by Nick Pitarra “MAN IN SPACE” Only when he’s lost in space does the great Russian cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, find his […]

Five Thoughts on Arrow’s “The Offer” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Mar 19, 2015 | Reviews

This week’s Arrow was one that established a few new status quos, while also resetting certain pieces of the show’s mythos. As always, some spoilers are to be expected 1. Someone at Berlanti Productions is a huge R.E.M. fan Last night’s episode of The Flash was called “Out of Time,” and then tonight’s Arrow features […]

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

By Brian Salvatore | Mar 18, 2015 | Reviews

This is an episode that requires heavy spoiler chat, so if you haven’t seen the episode, turn away now. If you’re sticking around, I suggest you listen to R.E.M.’s Out of Time while reading, because it is a great album and shares a title with tonight’s episode. Forgive the KRS One cameo that does neither […]

The Reluctant Hero Returns in “The Fox” #1 [Advance Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Mar 16, 2015 | Reviews

Simplicity is something that often gets overlooked in the world of superhero comics. The ‘new approach’ is frequently favored over just telling a good story. Luckily, Archie’s Dark Circle line is bringing the, somehow novel, approach of just making damn good comics, and by bringing their previously successful “The Fox” into the fold, they continue […]

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

By David Harper | Mar 16, 2015 | Reviews

Now that everyone’s in the fine community of Alexandria, there’s more time being spent discussing what pie to bake for the annual Alexandria Pie Sale than there is anything about zombies or uprisings, so things are definitely a little different in “The Walking Dead”. Wait. That’s not true? Just because Team Rick is in a […]

A Legacy Awakens in “Star Wars” #3 [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Mar 13, 2015 | Reviews

Now that all three of the Marvel “Star Wars” books have come out, the main series from Jason Aaron and John Cassaday stands out as the best of the bunch. Maintaining the spirit of the the original movie, this book’s ambitions steer more toward delivering an exciting story over anything else. Written by Jason Aaron Art […]

It’s A Joker-Free Gotham in the Tie-In “Batman: Arkham Knight” #1 [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Mar 13, 2015 | Reviews

With a new Arkham game on the horizon, fan-favourite Bat-writer Peter J. Tomasi and newcomer Viktor Bogdanovic step in to the fill the gaps and give us a first glimpse at a Joker-free Gotham. Written by Peter J. Tomasi Illustrated by Viktor Bogdanovic The Joker is dead. Arkham City is closed. As a new day […]

“The Surface” #1 Scratches an Itch [Review]

By Michelle White | Mar 13, 2015 | Reviews

Hologram. It’s such a sci-fi word; one that gestures toward alien ways of communicating and existing. “The Surface” from Image Comics takes this concept and mines it, positing that our universe may have a much stranger sibling. Written by Ales Kot Illustrated by Langdon Foss What would happen if Moebius and District 9 had a […]

New Heroes are Born in the Fun “Detective Comics: Endgame” #1 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Mar 13, 2015 | Reviews

Leading up to “Endgame”’s conclusion in this month’s “Batman” #40, DC is releasing one-shots that connect to the chaos that the Joker has inflicted on Gotham City. “Detective Comics: Endgame” #1 is written by regular “Detective Comics” co-writer Brian Buccellato. Artists Roge Antonio and Ronan Cliquet, and colorist Nick Filardi join Buccellato in crafting a […]

Somewhere Between Excellent and Bogus Lies “Bill and Ted’s Most Triumphant Return” #1 [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Mar 12, 2015 | Reviews

I am exactly the target audience for a Bill and Ted comic. I owned the Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey soundtrack on cassette (Primus holds up, Kiss doesn’t); I can tell you the name of the water park in San Dimas (Waterloo); when drunk, I have been known to scrawl “Be Excellent to Each Other” […]

Kamala Khan’s Journey Continues to Astound in “Ms. Marvel” #13 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Mar 12, 2015 | Reviews

“Ms. Marvel” #13 proves why this series is the most delightful and fun book that Marvel puts out on a monthly basis. Keep reading for our spoiler free review. Written by G. Willow Wilson Illustrated Takeshi Miyazawa • A mysterious stranger arrives in Jersey City! • Is it possible Kamala Khan is about to develop… […]

Zdarsky and Quinones Ruffle Some Feathers in “Howard The Duck” #1 [Review]

By James Johnston | Mar 12, 2015 | Reviews

After yelling at Benicio Del Toro in a movie, Howard the Duck returns to comics with, uh, “Howard the Duck” #1 from Chip Zdarsky and Joe Quinones. Check out our review to see if this new comic fits the bill? No, no… Find out feather or not you should pond-er buying it? How about if […]

The End of the Beginning Marks the Beginning of the End in “Casanova: Acedia” #2 [Review]

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | Mar 12, 2015 | Reviews

‘Who is Casanova Quinn?’ And why does madness seem to follow him wherever he goes? The mayhem of a life he can’t remember seems intent on bleeding into Quentin Cassaday’s world, whether he wants it to or not. Written by Matt Fraction and Michael Chabon Illustrated by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba Tensions in Los Angeles […]

Pick Of The Week: “Southern Cross” #1 Delivers Claustrophobic Chills and Thrills [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Mar 12, 2015 | Reviews

Continuing Image Comics’ domination of the creator owned market in comics, the team of Becky Cloonan, Andy Belanger and Le Loughridge set sail on an interplanetary adventure that is claustrophobic and unnerving in “Southern Cross” #1. Check out our spoiler free review of this week’s pick of the week to find out why you should […]

Mignolaversity: Abe Sapien #21 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Mar 11, 2015 | Reviews

Zombies! The zombies are back! Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie Illustrated by Sebastián Fiumara Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins The villain takes center stage as south Texas’s necromancy problem is revealed, and Sebastián Fiumara gives Geof Darrow a run for his money. Last week “The Shaolin Cowboy: Shemp Buffet” came […]

Gravity Talks: “Not What He Seems” [Review]

By James Johnston | Mar 10, 2015 | Reviews

Welcome back to Gravity Talks, the Gravity Falls review column that has never felt more validated than at the end of last night’s episode. Massive spoilers are ahead as we talk about “Not What He Seems”. In a sentence, “Not What He Seems” was like the “Ozymandias” of cartoons. If you’re not familiar with Breaking […]

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

By David Harper | Mar 9, 2015 | Reviews

Four episodes in for this half season, our ledger finds two episodes in the black and two episodes in the red. The good news is the last two were the good ones. The bad news is, “The Walking Dead” rarely needs a reason to bust out a serious stinker. Did they keep the good times […]

Jessica Drew Gets A Well Done Reboot in “Spider-Woman” #5 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Mar 6, 2015 | Reviews

Jessica Drew gets a soft reboot in “Spider-Woman” #5. Read on for our spoiler free review of an issue that revitalizes a character and does more than enough to turn on a lot of people on to the character. Written by Dennis Hopeless Illustrated Javier Rodriguez NEW COSTUME! NEW STATUS QUO! • With SPIDER-VERSE in […]

“Swamp Thing” #40 is a Thrilling Finale to the Series and a Testament to the Power of Storytelling [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Mar 6, 2015 | Reviews

Writer Charles Soule wraps up his run on “Swamp Thing”, as well as ending the series itself, with issue forty. With artist Jesus Saiz and colorist June Chung assisting him, Soule brings the series to a satisfying conclusion with a finale that celebrates the power of storytelling and the endless possibilities that can emerge from […]

Billion Dollar Franchises Collide in “Guardians Team Up” #1 [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Mar 6, 2015 | Reviews

The Guardians of the Galaxy has taken a detour to Earth’s Solar System, and quickly find themselves in an outer space aerial battle with a group of invading Chitauri vessels. The Guardians being the Guardians, nothing goes right for them at any point, and they soon find themselves crash-landing into Earth’s surface, New York City […]

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