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Pick of the Week: “The Prince and the Dressmaker”

By John Schaidler | Feb 15, 2018 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

With bold, colorful illustrations and delightfully anachronistic dialogue, “The Prince and the Dressmaker” delivers an utterly charming postmodern fairytale about gender fluidity, love, self esteem, and acceptance. (Warning: contains minor spoilers.) Written, Illustrated and Lettered by Jen Wang Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian […]

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Pick of the Week: “Witchblade” #3

By Gregory Ellner | Feb 8, 2018 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

By limiting the attention to the underlying mythos and delving into classic mystical hunts tied to mundane cases, “Witchblade” #3 is finally starting to move out of its slower pacing. Written by Caitlin Kitteridge Illustrated by Roberta Ingranata Colored by Bryan Valenza Lettered by Troy Peteri “LIFE AFTER,” Part Three A missing-child case brings Alex […]

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Pick of the Week: “Hungry Ghosts” #1

By Rowan Grover | Feb 1, 2018 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

The highly anticipated Berger Books line at Dark Horse, edited by none other than Vertigo alumni Karen Berger, kicks off this week with the Food/Horror anthology, “Hungry Ghosts” #1. Backed by an all-star creative team featuring chef/author Anthony Bourdain and big names in the comics industry like Vanesa Del Rey, this looks to be starting […]

Pick of the Week: “James Bond the Body” #1

By Jaina Hill | Jan 18, 2018 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

The ongoing dynamic in the James Bond franchise is whether it should be a grim tale of a spy who gets his hands dirty or a bombastic adventure about a man who loves his jet-setting job. Do you prefer your Bond choking guys in bathrooms or driving submarine cars? Do you prefer your martini shaken […]

Pick of the Week: “New Super-Man” #19

By Robbie Pleasant | Jan 11, 2018 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

With Gene Luen Yang’s fantastic run on “New Super-Man” taking a break before rebranding next month, it’s time for a new writer to take the reins for this issue. Mariko Tamaki accepts the challenge, and gives us a Laney Lan-centric issue! Written by Mariko Tamaki Illustrated by Brent Peeples Colored by Hi-Fi Lettered by Dave […]

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Pick of the Week: “Transformers vs. The Visionaries” #1

By Alexander Jones | Jan 4, 2018 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

IDW Entertainment has been teaming countless franchises up with the Transformers over the past couple years. The toy franchise is filled with a diverse, shared continuity accounting for years of publishing across multiple Transformers stories. The Autobots and Decepticons already have a long shared Universe. Adding even more franchises to the mix has the potential […]

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Pick of the Week: “Rumble” #1

By Ken Godberson III | Dec 14, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

After over a year’s hiatus, Rathraq makes his return with a new artist and new first issue. How does this relaunch one of the more low key books of the last few year? Let’s find out. Written by John Arcudi Illustrated by David Rubin Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Joe Sabino “SOUL WITHOUT PITY,” […]

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Pick of the Week: “Dan Dare” #3

By Nicholas Palmieri | Dec 7, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

British sci-fi hero Dan Dare returned to comics a few months ago with this series from Titan. Does this issue keep up the momentum of those first two issues? Read on to find out, and watch out for spoilers! Written by Peter Milligan Illustrated by Alberto Foche Colored by Jordi Escuin Llorach Lettered by Simon […]

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Pick of the Week: “Mystik U” Book 1

By Michael Mazzacane | Nov 30, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Calling “Mystik U,” Zatana goes to Hogwarts isn’t wrong, but the creative team understands what it is about that kind of story that makes it an enticing and enjoyable experience as Z and her classmates figure themselves out personally and magically speaking. Written Alisa Kwitney Illustrated by Mike Norton Colored by Jordie Bellair Lettered by […]

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Pick of the Week: “Doctor Radar” #1

By John Schaidler | Nov 23, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

The plot of “Doctor Radar” is intriguing and unfolds at a furious pace, but Bezian’s spectacular artwork sets this book apart and makes it truly special. (Warning: contains minor spoilers.) Written by Noel Simsolo Art by Bezian Translated by Ivanka Hahnenberger A gentleman detective plays a deadly game with a criminal mastermind, Doctor Radar, while […]

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Pick of the Week: “Dark Fang” #1

By Kate Kosturski | Nov 16, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Anyone can help save the earth, even a vampire. This supernatural spin on An Inconvenient Truth provides action and commentary in equal and appropriate measure on the ecological disaster our planet is hurtling toward at breakneck speed. Could it be that an aquatic vampire is the savior for the Earth? (Warning: contains spoilers) Written by Miles […]

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Pick Of The Week: “Batman: Lost”

By Frida Keränen | Nov 9, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

The “Dark Nights: Metal” event has kept the DCU busy fighting Batman’s nightmares, meanwhile Batman himself is tackling his nightmares in a less concrete way inside the Dark Multiverse. Take a look into his visions in this review, unless you want to avoid slight spoilers. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV & Joshua Williamson […]

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Pick of the Week: “Batman: The Devastator” #1

By Gregory Ellner | Nov 2, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. Though not without its flaws, the tale of the hopeless Devastator remains an interesting, disturbing take on a superhero patient zero tale, just in time for Halloween week. Written by Frank Tieri and James Tynion IV Illustrated by Tony S. Daniel Colored by Tomeu Morey Lettered by Tom […]

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Pick of the Week: “Eternity” #1

By Rowan Grover | Oct 26, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Valiant’s resident Russian, black Superman analogue Divinity continues his saga as he ventures into Ditko-esque absurdist realms. If you’re not aware, Valiant is winning the superhero industry right now. Written by Matt Kindt Illustrated by Trevor Hairsine Inked by Ryan Winn Colored by David Baron A VISIONARY NEW SERIES! From the minds of New York […]

Pick of the Week: “Sherlock Frankenstein And The Legion Of Evil” #1

By Matt Lune | Oct 19, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

The world of “Black Hammer” expands to explore the lives and legacies of its villains in this, the first spinoff from Jeff Lemire’s superhero saga. Read on for our review, which contains minor spoilers Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by David Rubín Flats by Kike J. Diaz Lucy Weber, daughter of the Black Hammer, grew […]

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Pick of the Week: “The Wicked and the Divine” #32

By Jaina Hill | Oct 12, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

This was a superlative issue of “The Wicked + the Divine.” When it comes to excellent comics, you grow accustomed to a certain level of quality. Once you know you like a series and its creators, you can safely expect to keep enjoying it 30 issues in. But every so often a series has to […]

Pick of the Week: “Batman: White Knight” #1

By Alexander Jones | Oct 5, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Anytime readers get the insanely detailed and stylized work of Sean Gordon Murphy’s pencils there’s some sort of cause for celebration. In each project he tackles, Murphy goes all-out in terms of his art, rendering beautiful splash pages with striking composition and detail. However, the creator has recently been writing and now he’s set to […]

Pick of the Week: “Marvel Legacy” #1

By Robbie Pleasant | Sep 28, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Legacy is an important concept in comics, particularly for characters with long histories or who carry on mantles. “Marvel Legacy” has been billed as a game-changing tribute to those legacies, and has brought in an all-star team to bring the new story to life. How well did they do? Let’s brace for spoilers and take […]

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Pick of the Week: “Dark Ark” #1

By Elias Rosner | Sep 21, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

The Lord hath forsaken the world. All will drown and everything will be lost. Only Shrae, the sorcerer, can save that which prowls in the dark and all the creatures that feast upon the creatures of the light. Welcome to the Dark Ark, where spoilers and murder abound. Written by Cullen Bunn Illustrated and colored […]

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Pick of the Week: “Ninjak” #0

By Ken Godberson III | Sep 14, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Valiant sees the passing of the torch as Matt Kindt brings the coda to his multi-year run on “Ninjak” and Christos Gage begins his. How does it go? Let’s find out. Written by Matt Kindt & Christos Gage Illustrated by Francis Portela, MJ Kim, Khari Evans, Roberto de la Torre, Sija Hong, Juan Jose Ryp […]

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Pick of the Week: “Doom Patrol” #8

By Nicholas Palmieri | Sep 7, 2017 | Pick of the Week, Reviews

Gerard Way and Nick Derrington return for “Doom Patrol”’s first conventional issue in over four months. It’s a good thing their version of conventional is anything but ordinary. Spoilers ahead. Written by Gerard Way Penciled by Nick Derrington Inked by Tom Fowler Colored by Tamara Bonvillain Lettered by Todd Klein What is S**t, and why […]

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