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“Paying the Land”

By Johnny Hall | Jul 20, 2020 | Reviews

Joe Sacco’s newest book is nothing short of brilliant. A measured, even look at the struggles of the Dene Nation (the indigenous tribes that make up the Mackenzie River Valley in northwestern Canada), Sacco’s remarkable skills as a journalist are matched by his deftness at the drawing board. This is a work of profound nuance […]

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Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 07/15/2020

By Multiversity Staff | Jul 20, 2020 | Reviews

There’s 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 great […]

“Wandering Son” Volumes 7 and 8 – The Power of Unexpected Support

By Jodi Odgers | Jul 19, 2020 | Reviews

It can be incredibly hard for transgender people to truly express who they are, even in a welcoming environment. Even though their friend group is incredibly supportive, Yoshino and Shuichi still only rarely wear clothes of their desired gender, and usually only in spaces that they consider safe. Volumes 7 and 8 see them becoming […]

“Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Annual” #1

By Kate Kosturski | Jul 18, 2020 | Reviews

We learn a bit more about Black Krrsantan’s history in the first “Star Wars: Doctor Aphra” annual. Also, we talk about the confusion of publication dates and decisions. Written by Kieron Gillen Illustrated by Marc Laming and Will Sliney Colored by Jordan Boyd Lettered by VC’s Joe Caramanga Doctor Aphra has a troubled past full […]

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“Family Tree” #7

By Christa Harader | Jul 17, 2020 | Reviews

“Family Tree” #7 gives us a glimpse of Josh in the apocalypse and flashes back to keep the action and mystery rolling with perfect pacing. Warning: spoilers ahead. Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur & Ryan Cody Lettered by Steve Wands As Josh struggles to survive in the verdant wasteland that […]

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Audible’s The Sandman

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Jul 17, 2020 | Reviews

Audible’s audio adaptation of “The Sandman,” written and narrated by Neil Gaiman, and directed by Dirk Maggs, is a dramatic reading of the first 20 issues of the comic, with an all-star cast, Hollywood levels of sound design, and a superb score by composer James Hannigan — nothing more, nothing less. This is not a […]

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“Engineward” #1

By John Schaidler | Jul 17, 2020 | Reviews

Slated as a 12-issue series, “Engineward” #1 is a well-balanced debut, laying out the central themes, characters and plot points, while also leaving space for plenty of mystery and intrigue. (Warning: may contain minor spoilers.) Written by George Mann Illustrated by Joe Eisma Colored by Michael Garland Lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Designed by Tim Daniel […]

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“Aquaman” #61

By Joe Skonce | Jul 16, 2020 | Reviews

There are an awful lot of monarchies in comic books. In a way, it helps with the larger than life stories of superheroes, with these epic struggles and political intrigues being between squabbling family members. But still, it’s interesting to see how these stories of gods and monarchs fit into our world. While there have […]

“Star Wars Legacy: Fight Another Day” & “Storms”

By Jaina Hill | Jul 16, 2020 | Reviews

I first read “Star Wars: Legacy” shortly after it concluded its run. This would have been in mid-2011, so it’s been almost ten years! I really remember loving the Mon Calamari stuff. That’s a world and a people who have always been portrayed as brave, noble, and industrious. There’s a lot of storytelling potential there. […]

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“Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes”

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | Jul 16, 2020 | Reviews

“Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopes” is an appropriate name for Lun Zhang’s graphic memoir, co-written by journalist Adrien Gombeaud with art by Améziane: as well as conveying how the Tiananmen Square Massacre ended a generation’s dream of a better China, it reflects how disappointingly dry this book is. Written by Lun Zhang and Adrien Gombeaud […]

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“Savage Dragon” #250

By Brian Salvatore | Jul 16, 2020 | Reviews

It’s nothing short of astonishing that Erik Larsen is still writing and drawing “Savage Dragon” 28 years in. This is a book that I don’t keep up with all the time, popping in and our every few years when a big milestone hits. Well, here we are with issue #250, and so what better time […]

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“The Old Guard Force Multiplied” #5

By Matthew Blair | Jul 16, 2020 | Reviews

Spoilers for The Old Guard movie and “The Old Guard Force Multiplied” #5 ahead. So over the weekend I watched The Old Guard movie on Netflix. Since this is a comic review and not a movie review I’m going to keep my opinion short: the movie is pretty good, I liked it. If you watched […]

“Dragon Age: Deception”

By Laura Merrill | Jul 15, 2020 | Reviews

Maker bless you, warriors, rogues, and mages, and welcome to our review of “Dragon Age: Deception.” This is the goofiest of the Dragon Age comics so far, and impressively, it’s also the most tragic. Tonal shifts are handled with aplomb; they don’t feel jarring, rather they reflect the reasonable outcomes of larger-than-life characters in a […]

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“Paul is Dead”

By Edward Haynes | Jul 14, 2020 | Reviews

Death is a bad trip. Losing someone close to you can give the world a surreal glean. The lines between truth and fiction blur, and you can get lost in the haze and confusion. The world is incomplete. Ernesto Carbonetti and Paolo Baron’s “Paul is Dead,” the newly translated graphic novel about Paul McCartney’s supposed […]

“The Question” (1987) #17-20

By Elias Rosner | Jul 14, 2020 | Reviews

You know how I said last week that it didn’t really matter where you read these three annuals? Well, I lied. Turns out it did come out after these issues. Whoops! This is why editorial boxes are still useful DC, just don’t overdo them.

The Webcomics Weekly #95: The Road to the Prologue to 100 Begins Soon (7/14/2020 Edition)

By Multiversity Staff | Jul 14, 2020 | Reviews

Welcome back to The Webcomics Weekly! Can you believe we’re almost a month out from hitting 100? I can’t. It’s a strange milestone and while I’m sure the site has many, many other columns that are far longer, we number ours so. . . This week! We have the return after a short break of […]

“Spawn: The Dark Ages” #1-5

By Michael Mazzacane | Jul 14, 2020 | Reviews

It is 901 AD. The Dark Ages. The darkest of times. Centuries after the Romans retreated and faded, yet many centuries before reason and order would take hold. The Dark Ages were times marked by sweat and blood and lives cut short by famine and disease. Desperate days. These were the times the lands known […]

Remembering Amalgam: “Super Soldier” #1

By Drew Bradley | Jul 13, 2020 | Reviews

The summer journey through the Amalgam Universe continues today with a review of “Super Soldier”, the best written Amalgam yet. Plus, I’m noticing some differences between the DC-made Amalgams and the Marvel-made ones. The Mashup Captain America, by way of Superman. This was co-plotted by script writer Mark Waid and artist Dave Gibbons. Colors were […]

The Old Guard

By James Dowling | Jul 13, 2020 | Movies, Reviews

The Old Guard is an exercise in one-track filmmaking; it has one great concept which it does justice to, only to leave everything on the periphery shallow and predictable. It’s not a boring movie and it isn’t a bad film, but it’s probably not going to take you by surprise at all. The central quirk […]

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Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 07/08/2020

By Multiversity Staff | Jul 13, 2020 | Reviews

There’s 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 great […]

“Wandering Son” Volume 6 – Taking Names

By Jodi Odgers | Jul 12, 2020 | Reviews

Believable, human characters can add immense impact to a story. Few actions are more human than feeling ashamed about who you are, making selfish decisions that hurt others, or offering up yourself to someone you care about, only to be rejected. Volume 5 of Wandering Son contains examples of characters engaging in all three of […]

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