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“The Wild Storm” #15

By | Jul 19, 2018 | Reviews

At this point, we are pretty far into Warren Ellis and Jons Davis-Hunt’s reimagining of The WildStorm Universe. DC’s former imprint is being built from the ground up in this ambitious series launched from the publisher. What started as a grounded power struggle between two factions has slowly turned into a planet-hopping interspecies affair. “The […]

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“The Weatherman” #2

By | Jul 19, 2018 | Reviews

Sometimes, all you need is a great idea. Other times, it’s all about the execution. “The Weatherman” blows both right into orbit. Readers who know Jody Lehup from “Shirtless Bear Fighter” may come in expecting an irreverent zany romp, but make no mistake. “The Weatherman” has real chops as science fiction, spy thriller, and adventure. […]

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“By Night” #2

By | Jul 19, 2018 | Reviews

John Allison’s comics are burnished jewels of sequential storytelling, filled with young eccentrics and theatrical but genuine dialogue. With “By Night,” Allison and his collaborators have introduced new American characters who are just as quirky as their English progenitors. Written by John Allison Illustrated by Christine Larsen Colored by Sarah Stern Lettered by Jim Campbell […]

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“Euthanauts” #1

By | Jul 19, 2018 | Reviews

What is life if not a book and death the closing of it? There is always the possibility of a sequel, of a continuation. Maybe even a series. Maybe they’re all unconnected, save for a few details, or maybe they’re one long narrative, spanning eons and eons. What if you could go be conscious during […]

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“Dead Life” #1

By | Jul 19, 2018 | Reviews

Titan Comic’s release of “Dead Life” #1 translates this series for the first time into English, bring all the tragedy of its super natural zombie apocalypse to American reads. Read on for the rest of our review, but be warned, there are both zombies, and spoliers ahead. Written by Jean-Charles Gaudin Illustrated by Joan Urgell […]

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Mignolaversity: “Witchfinder: The Gates of Heaven” #3

By and | Jul 18, 2018 | Reviews

Panya’s in “Witchfinder” and we couldn’t be happier. Written by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson Illustrated by D’Israeli Colored by Michelle Madsen Lettered by Clem Robins The Witchfinder gets invaluable information from a strange source with ties to the Heliopic Brotherhood, meanwhile, the supernatural activity in London hits a tipping point when a crazed, seemingly […]

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“A Study in Emerald”

By | Jul 17, 2018 | Reviews

When I found out that Neil Gaiman was releasing a new graphic novel I instantly knew that I’d be picking it up. The man is a master in the industry and his work rarely, if ever, disappoints. From his early work on “Miracleman” to his acclaimed run on “Sandman,” Gaiman brings a unique and eccentric […]

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“Spill Zone: The Broken Vow”

By | Jul 16, 2018 | Reviews

The second part of Westerfeld, Puvilland, and Sycamore’s “Spill Zone” hit bookstores last week, and now that you’ve had a chance to read it, we’re going to dive into a spoiler-filled review. Written by Scott Westerfeld Illustrated by Alex Puvilland Colored by Hilary Sycamore Three years ago an event destroyed the small city of Poughkeepsie, […]

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“Plastic Man” #2

By | Jul 13, 2018 | Reviews

Despite artist Adriana Melo’s consistently great character designs and writer Gail Simone’s generally witty script, an awkward story structure and somewhat convoluted plot combine to keep “Plastic Man” #2 from achieving greatness. (Warning: minor spoilers ahead.) Written by Gail Simone Illustrated by Adriana Melo Colored by Kelly Fitzpatrick Lettered by Simon Bowland Eel didn’t like […]

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“Eternity Girl” #5

By | Jul 13, 2018 | Reviews

My day job can sometimes make me feel less-than-human, grinding me down so I’m barely cognisant as I sleepwalk through a shift. That’s nothing compared to the plight Caroline, the superhero formerly known as Chrysalis, whose body was permanently altered for her work with secret government agency Alpha 13. Now she’s on administrative leave, sick […]

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“Relay” #1

By | Jul 13, 2018 | Reviews

A mysterious monolith urges a world to be found while the whole galaxy undergoes cultural homogenization. Our review will contain minor spoilers. Written by Zac Thompson Illustrated by Andy Clarke Colored by Jose Villarubia & Dan Brown Lettered by Charles Pritchett A perfect future of intergalactic travel and community. Every newly discovered planet is unified […]

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“X-23” #1

By | Jul 13, 2018 | Reviews

Juliet said a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet, does that hold true for Laura Kinney and the moniker X-23? Written by Mariko Tamaki Illustrated by Juann Cabal Colored by Nolan Woodard Lettered by Cory Petit Cloned from a warrior, raised as a killer, Laura Kinney has gone through hell and […]

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“The Amazing Spider-Man” #1

By | Jul 13, 2018 | Reviews

After Dan Slott’s amazing, decade long run on the title, Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley have taken a back to basics approach with “The Amazing Spider-Man” #1, and it works amazingly (sorry) well. Find out more in our review, but be careful, as there are some pretty serious spoilers in this review. Written by Nick […]

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“Die! Die! Die!” #1

By | Jul 12, 2018 | Reviews

Like a thunder in a clear day, or the secret agents depicted within its pages, this new series appeared on the shelves. With a hail of bullets, ultra-violence and dark humor “Die!Die!Die!” tries to breath new lives into the overused idea of ultra-secret agency correcting all the problems of the world behind the scenery. Written […]

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“The Immortal Men” #4

By | Jul 12, 2018 | Reviews

Witness the dawn of three members of the House of Action in “The Immortal Men” #4. Written by James Tynion IV Illustrated by Tyler Kirkham Colored by Arif Prianto Lettered by Carlos M. Mangual Can an Immortal Man hope to defeat an Infinite Woman? Armed with a weapon courtesy of the Batman Who Laughs, the […]

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“She Could Fly” #1

By | Jul 12, 2018 | Reviews

Berger Books have been producing some killer books with creative hooks since their inception, and “She Could Fly” is no exception. A voyeuristic look at the unknown, this book deals with a regular human being with problems of their own trying to cope with the existence of a superhuman being. Can Christopher Cantwell, Martin Morazzo, […]

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Ruinworld #1

By | Jul 12, 2018 | Reviews

There is something about books that are written, drawn and coloured by the same artist. Not only are they few and far between, but they also share that sense of unity and cohesion that only the best multi-artist partnerships can show otherwise. What Derek Laufman delivered on the first full issue of “Ruinworld” is a […]

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“Farmhand” #1

By | Jul 12, 2018 | Reviews

Rob Guillory delighted and disgusted readers with his psychic food-crime comic Chew. Now he’s back at it again. In Farmhand, human organs are literally planted and grown in the dirt. Fans of Chew will find a lot to like here. For everyone else, Guillory has two major skills on display here: an unrivaled talent for […]

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“Transformers: Unicron” #1

By | Jul 12, 2018 | Reviews

“Transformers: Unicron” #1 marks the end of publisher IDW’s long-running Transformers Universe. 2011’s “Transformer: The Death of Optimus Prime” #1 ushered in the end of the Civil War between the Autobots and the Decepticons. The new status quo allowed for the shared universe to continue on a new path. Unicron is the beginning of a […]

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