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Mignolaversity: “Joe Golem: Occult Detective—The Drowning City” #2

By and | Oct 10, 2018 | Reviews

Christopher Golden and Peter Bergting tease further mysteries “Joe Golem: Occult Detective—The Drowning City” #2 as we’re shown more of Mr. Church’s past… Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Illustrated by Peter Bergting Colored by Michelle Madsen Lettered by Clem Robins As a madman’s plot to pierce the veil between worlds brings the Drowning […]

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“Last Pick” Volume 1

By | Oct 9, 2018 | Reviews

When alien visitors are depicted in popular culture they typically fall into one of two categories. They are either benevolent explorers or merciless invaders. In the case of the latter, the cruelty is usually an extension of an emotionless pragmatism. In other words, our planet is simply being pillaged for resources for the benefit of […]

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“Amazing Spider-Man” #617 & #625

By | Oct 9, 2018 | Reviews

With the web-slinger making bigger waves on our screens, both larger and small, than he has ever done since 2002, I thought it was about high time I jumped back into where I left off when I last read “Amazing Spider-Man.” Little did I know I’d find one of the most powerful, heart wrenching Spider-Man […]

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“Bastard”

By | Oct 8, 2018 | Reviews

Originally published in French as a series of zines, Max de Radiguès’ “Bastard” takes us on the run with May and her son, Eugene, from both police and criminals in a heart-warming tale of heists, murder, and family. Radiguès’ efficient line cuts to the heart of the familial relationships at the centre of “Bastard,” as […]

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“What If? X-Men” #1

By | Oct 5, 2018 | Reviews

“What If? X-Men” is a fresh, exciting take on the X-Men. Bryan Edward Hill, Neil Edwards, and Giannis Milonogiannis work together to creates something that both echoes the traditional X-Men, while still creating something really unique. Read on for the rest of our thoughts, but be careful, as there are some spoilers ahead. Written by […]

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“Sparrowhawk” #1

By | Oct 5, 2018 | Reviews

Wish fulfillment is a heck of a thing. One minute you’re looking into the mirror and dreaming of a better life. The next, you’re making Faustian bargains with a wolpertinger (think “fanged Jackalope”) on the other side of the mirror. This is the world Delilah S. Dawson brings to us in her return to comics. […]

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“Tony Stark: Iron Man” #4

By | Oct 5, 2018 | Reviews

Most of the time, a superhero is only as good as their villain. But the superhero genre is wide-encompassing, and a good ongoing series can get into all sorts of genre territory. Case in point- “Tony Stark: Iron Man” #4. Sure, there’s a “bad guy” in this story, but the issue mostly concerns itself with […]

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“Border Town” #2

By | Oct 5, 2018 | Reviews

“Border Town” is just getting started, but with an outstanding series premise, rock-solid story structure and a diverse, highly relatable cast, this series clearly has legs. (Warning: contains minor spoilers.) Written by Eric M. Esquivel Illustrated by Ramon Villalobos Colored by Tamra Bonvillain Lettered by Deron Bennett After barely surviving a supernatural showdown at Jack […]

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Venom

By | Oct 5, 2018 | Movies, Reviews

It’s a mostly spoiler-free review for a movie whose best qualities you could not spoil and whose worse you would rather forget. Right out of the gate: Venom is a bad movie. It is, also, a pretty fun viewing experience, assuming one arrives in the right mood. Like its protagonist the movie suffers from a […]

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“X-Men Black: Magneto” #1

By | Oct 5, 2018 | Reviews

There is an inherent rhythm and pace around issues focused on character studies. They are less about plot, action or overall development, but rather on what makes its lead tick, their core values and challenges. So when Magneto gets such an issue through “X-Men Black: Magneto,” certain styles are to be expected. Compounded to that, […]

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“Blackbird” #1

By | Oct 4, 2018 | Reviews

Kaiju keep showing up in LA, this time they’re steal sisters at the start of new Image comics series “Blackbird.” Written by Sam Humphries Illustrated by Jen Bartel Colored by Nayoung Wilson, Jen Bartel Lettered by Jodi Wynne Layouts by Paul Reinwand An all-new ongoing series from fan-favorite writer SAM HUMPHRIES (Harley Quinn, Nightwing) and […]

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“The Superior Octopus” #1

By | Oct 4, 2018 | Reviews

The reformed Doctor Octopus heads to San Francisco to become their Not-So-Friendly Neighborhood hero. As Peter starts to regret setting him free, the infamous Doc Ock attempts to prove his worth as The Superior Octopus! Mild Spoilers Ahead! Written by Christos Gage Illustrated by Mike Hawthorne Inked by Wade Von Grawbadger Colored by Jordie Bellaire […]

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“Batman/The Maxx: Arkham Dreams” #1

By | Oct 4, 2018 | Reviews

Sam Kieth’s “The Maxx” was one of the more layered and interesting series to come out of 90s Image Comics. It was a great look at mental illness, psychological and existential issues, whilst maintaining a playful tone with Kieth’s art. Now, Kieth comes back for a crossover story with the reasonably straightly-played Batman. Question is, […]

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“Shatterstar” #1

By | Oct 4, 2018 | Reviews

Take a well-written, interestingly illustrated, and beautifully colored look into the mind and world of Shatterstar, Mojoworld refugee and Queens landlord. Written by Tim Seeley Illustrated by Carlos Villa and Gerardo Sandoval Colored by Carlos Lopez Lettered by VC’s Cory Petit A gladiator, a warrior, a hero…the man called Shatterstar has been many things, but […]

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“The Lone Ranger” #1

By | Oct 4, 2018 | Reviews

The wild west, land of myths and a romanticization that birthed a genre that flooded early TV and the box office for decades. Now, one of the pulp stars of that era returns to comics in a series that is equal parts romanticization and interrogation of an era that shaped our country. Spoilers ahead, partner. […]

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“Roly Poly: Phanta’s Story”

By | Oct 2, 2018 | Reviews

A daydream dayglow of a comic-book. A journey through one’s self that is also a journey through the new social media culture that is also a kickfest like no other. Beware – for here there be punches! But, is there a story here? Is there anything beneath the pulsing surface? Written, illustrated and lettered by […]

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Multiversity Keeps It Real: “Dumb”

By | Oct 1, 2018 | Reviews

“Dumb” from Fantagraphics is the story of a throat injury that consigns its author, Georgia Webber, to six months – at least! – of silence. And what seems at first like an inconvenience becomes a de facto disability, touching every aspect of her life. Written and illustrated by Georgia Webber Dumb’s protagonist Georgia lives the […]

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