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Review: The Punisher #16

By Vince Ostrowski | Sep 28, 2012 | Reviews

Greg Rucka’s “Punisher” ongoing comes to an end after only 16 issues. And within these 16 issues was an already classic tale in the Punisher mythos that did a lot to advance a character that has been around since 1974. That’s not easy, but it’s even harder to stick the landing. Did Rucka and Checchetto […]

Review: Red Lanterns #0

By Drew Bradley | Sep 28, 2012 | Reviews

“Red Lanterns” was a book I was excited to try when the New 52 began last September, and it was a disappointment until I dropped it at issue 5. I’m still reading two other Lantern books, and the ‘Third Army’ crossover and a zero issue prompted me to give it another shot. Written by Peter […]

Review: Teen Titans #0

By Brian Salvatore | Sep 27, 2012 | Reviews

Four Robins, four origins. “Nightwing” was a fantastic issue; “Red Hood and the Outlaws” wasn’t worth the paper it was printed on. Where would Tim Drake’s origin fall? Be warned that there are some spoilers about the issues are found herein. Written by Scott Lobdell Illustrated by Tyler Kirkham – Focusing on the origin of […]

Review: Batman Incorporated #0

By Vince Ostrowski | Sep 27, 2012 | Reviews

So, Damian Wayne is eleven years old. And Batman met Talia al Ghul when? And he’s fighting a globe-trotting war with Leviathan at roughly the same time he took on the Court of Owls? Continuity nuts, get your aspirin out. The rest of you? Just strap in and enjoy an okay comic, dammit. Written by […]

Review: Happy! #1

By Michelle White | Sep 27, 2012 | Reviews

When the name involved is as big as Morrison’s — and when the project in question is the first creator-owned endeavour in a while — the expectations for a new miniseries are bound to be high. And while what Morrison and Robertson put forth in “Happy!” may not suit all tastes, it’s certainly impressive, exhibiting […]

Review: Aquaman #0

By Matthew Meylikhov | Sep 27, 2012 | Reviews

Aquaman: the best character in company-owned comics that no one can seem to translate across to audiences in a positive manner that doesn’t rely on some weird gimmick. But hey, we’re on a break from the main story arc and their “cooler” “darker” Other League. It’s time to reintroduce Aquaman for the 2012 audience! Geoff […]

Review: Skullkickers #18

By Walt Richardson | Sep 27, 2012 | Reviews

The talents behind “Chew” and “Luthor Strode” should be enough to sell you on this anthology. A good anthology, though, offers a recognizable name or two that draws you in, but lesser known creators whose tales stick with you for extensive periods of time. Luckily, if ‘Son of Tavern Tales’ is anything, it’s sticky. That’s […]

Dredd: The Least Dreddful Movie of the Year! [Review]

By James Johnston | Sep 24, 2012 | Reviews

Seventeen years ago, movie goers were first exposed to the wildly famous British “superhero” Judge Dredd in the form of a movie adaptation starring Sylvester Stallone, Diane Lane, and Rob Schneider’s screeching voice. Critically reviled, Judge Dredd was silently sweeped under the carpet and many people tried to forget the cinematic abomination they kept wishing […]

Review: Revival #3

By Michelle White | Sep 21, 2012 | Reviews

The two first issues of “Revival” were, for lack of a better word, badass. Setting up a zombie story that’s not quite a zombie story — the reanimated are sometimes able to resume their old lives — and having it play out in a small Wisconsin town, Seeley and Norton have aimed for slow-burn spooks […]

Review: DC Universe Presents #0

By Brian Salvatore | Sep 21, 2012 | Reviews

4 writers and 5 artists tackle 4 forgotten books (and a Deadman story) in this oversized collection of origins, set-ups and, hopefully, some payoffs. Written by Dan DiDio, James Robinson, Rob Liefeld, Tony Bedard Illustrated by Keith Giffen, Tom Derenick, Marat Mychaels, Carlos Rodriguez, and Scott McDaniel – Five all-new adventures featuring the Blackhawks’ Mother […]

Review: Spider-Men #5

By David Harper | Sep 21, 2012 | Reviews

A lot of people don’t see the point to this five-issue mini-series that pairs together Peter Parker (of 616) with Miles Morales (of the Ultimate universe) on a grand adventure. To them, I stick my tongue out and ask, “are we having fun yet?” Written by Brian Michael Bendis Illustrated by Sara Pichelli – The […]

Review: Sword of Sorcery #0

By Vince Ostrowski | Sep 21, 2012 | Reviews

Even though Batman and Justice League books seem like the only sure game in town, DC Comics continues to take chances on genre books. Does “Sword of Sorcery” have what it takes to keep readers coming back for more? Written by Christy Marx Illustrated by Aaron Lopresti Backup written by Tony Bedard Backup Illustrated by […]

5 Thoughts on “Before Watchmen: Nite Owl” #3

By Brian Salvatore | Sep 21, 2012 | Reviews

JMS and Andy Kubert send Rorschach to church, Dan Dreiberg to bed, Hollis Mason to drink, and readers everywhere to pick up something, anything, besides this book. Written by J. Michael Straczynski Illustrated by Andy Kubert “A man like you loves a mystery.” 1. Why is Dreiberg only sort of the focus? The book I’ve […]

Review: Peter Panzerfaust #6

By Matthew Boren | Sep 20, 2012 | Reviews

This book’s rising star is incredible. Six issues in and people are already talking about making it a BBC series? That doesn’t happen to too many comic books, so you know something has been done right. Written by Kurtis J Wiebe Illustrated by Tyler Jenkins “PARIS,” Part One Paris cowers in the shadow of the […]

Review: Godzilla — Half Century War #2

By Michelle White | Sep 20, 2012 | Reviews

The first issue of James Stokoe’s “Godzilla: Half Century War” got a lot of love, and it’s not hard to see why. Stokoe’s detailed and immersive art — honed within the eye-searing pages of “Orc Stain” — could not fit this subject any better, and his fresh and concise writing brought unexpected energy into an […]

Review: Nightwing #0

By Vince Ostrowski | Sep 20, 2012 | Reviews

We continue to weave through the impossibilities of the New 52 Batman timeline and end up getting what is actually a pretty nifty little retelling of Dick Grayson’s beginnings as Robin. Written by Kyle Higgins Illustrated by Eddy Barrows – It’s the origin of Dick Grayson in The New 52! – From orphan to super […]

Review: Ghost #0

By Walt Richardson | Sep 20, 2012 | Reviews

No, it’s not another DC reboot, it just happens to be coming out during their “Zero Month!” Hearing the same origin stories I’ve heard over and over again, just with minor derivations? No thanks. A comic about a character I’ve never tried out before, but been interested in, created by a stellar team? Now that’s […]

Review: The Shade #12

By Brian Salvatore | Sep 14, 2012 | Reviews

A year in the making, the finale of “The Shade” is here, in a lot of ways, the only logical place for it to end: at the beginning. And, since this issue, written by James Robinson and illustrated by Gene Ha, the same creative team on a prior Shade (aka Richard “Dickie” Swift) mini’s #1 […]

Five Thoughts on “Before Watchmen: The Comedian” #3 [Review]

By David Harper | Sep 14, 2012 | Reviews

Bitch to be me right now. Five thoughts, beginning after your friendly neighborhood solicit. Written by Brian Azzarello Illustrated by J.G. Jones “I am a blood brother.” Plus: The latest chapter in the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup adventure from writer and artist JOHN HIGGINS! 1. What’s the point? Let’s start us off here. Through three issues […]

Review: Demon Knights #0

By Matthew Boren | Sep 14, 2012 | Reviews

The Demon is one of those jetsetting DC characters. Etrigan pops up in Vertigo books, DC books and even unexpected places like the DCAU. There is a reason for this, and it might be because Etrigan/Jason Blood have been two of the most notable antiheroes DC comics has. Now with their own (sort of) book […]

Review: Punk Rock Jesus #3

By Michelle White | Sep 14, 2012 | Reviews

Buoyed by a wave of reorders, “Punk Rock Jesus” is all set to shock and enthrall a growing audience. This third issue exhibits even more energy and verve than the last two, and more than justifies the (somewhat belated) fan enthusiasm. Written and Illustrated by Sean Murphy As Chris grows up to be a teenager, […]

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