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“Rock Candy Mountain” #7

By Rowan Grover | Jan 4, 2018 | Reviews

Kyle Starks’s hobo odyssey rolls along to the start of it’s conclusion in “Rock Candy Mountain” #7. But does the finish line retain the charm of its debut, or has the series lost steam along the way? Written, Illustrated and Lettered by Kyle Starks Colored by Chris Schweizer CHAPTER 7: “THE JUNGLE FIRES WERE BURNING” […]

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“Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles” #1

By Kent Falkenberg | Jan 4, 2018 | Reviews

Enter Mark Russell. . . . Right? Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 Written by Mark Russell Pencilled by Mike Feehan Inked by Mark Morales Colored by Paul Mounts Lettered by Dave Sharpe It’s 1953. While the United States is locked in a nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union, the gay Southern playwright […]

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“Cosmo” #1

By John Schaidler | Jan 4, 2018 | Reviews

With bold, colorful artwork and humorous dialogue, “Cosmo” #1 sets the stage for a charming, all-ages, intergalactic ensemble adventure. (Warning: contains minor spoilers.) Written by Ian Flynn Illustrated by Tracy Yardley Colored by Matt Herms Lettered by Jack Morelli NEW ONGOING SERIES! “Space Aces” – Part One: Cosmo is a Martian with the skills of […]

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“Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini” #2

By Kate Kosturski | Jan 4, 2018 | Reviews

Oh Minky, what have you gotten yourself into? Spending time with Harry Houdini’s isn’t going to be any standard-issue job. The follow-up to the newest series from Hard Case Crime, based on the circumstances and unanswered questions behind Harry Houdini’s death, makes for a compelling story. (Please note that this is an adults only series with […]

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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 […]

“I Love This Part”

By Matt Lune | Jan 3, 2018 | Reviews

What makes a relationship so special? Is it the big moments, the grand romantic gestures that feel just like the movies? Or is it the dozens of small, inconsequential, almost mundane moments that stick in your memory when they’re gone? Perhaps it’s a mix of both, but in Tillie Walden’s short novel “I Love This […]

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Don’t Miss This: “Crosswind” by Cat Staggs and Gail Simone

By Elias Rosner | Jan 3, 2018 | Reviews

There are a lot of comics out there, but some just stand out head and shoulders above the pack. With “Don’t Miss This,” we want to spotlight those series we think need to be on your pull list. This week, we take a gander at the Freaky Friday with high stakes, “Crosswind.” Who’s This By? […]

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Mignolaversity: “Koshchei the Deathless” #1

By Mark Tweedale | Jan 3, 2018 | Reviews

A former enemy, Koshchei the Deathless, meets Hellboy in a pub in Hell and tells him his life story. It’s a rather strange premise for a miniseries, but boy does it work. Written by Mike Mignola Illustrated by Ben Stenbeck Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Clem Robins Sent to kill Hellboy by the Baba […]

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“Dark Reign: Zodiac”

By Kyle Welch | Jan 2, 2018 | Reviews

How do you end an event that saw the majority of the planet’s heroes, villains, and civilian population replaced by alien Skrulls? You have Norman Osborn shoot the queen in the head on live TV, ushering the a new status quo for the Marvel Universe: a Dark Reign. With Norman and the villains in charge […]

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“Star Wars: The Last Jedi – The Storms of Crait” #1

By Kate Kosturski | Dec 29, 2017 | Reviews

What’s the mystery behind that mysterious mining planet Crait that moviegoers saw for the first time in The Last Jedi? This new comic from Marvel introduces us to the backstory behind the land of the blood-red sand. (Warning: contains spoilers for The Last Jedi) Written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker Illustrated and Colored by Mike Mayhew […]

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“Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey” #1

By Jess Camacho | Dec 29, 2017 | Reviews

Death is only temporary when you’re Jean Grey. Let’s take a look at the first issue of the series that will bring her back but be warned, there will be some minor spoilers within this review. Written by Matthew Rosenberg Illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu Inked by Gerry Alaguilan Colored by Rachelle Rosenberg Lettered by Travis Lanham She […]

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“Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction”

By Chris Neill | Dec 28, 2017 | Reviews

There is no single character who has garnered so much acclaim for so little effort than Boba Fett. Speaking less than 30 words throughout The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi, and spending most of his time just standing around looking menacing, the Mandalorian bounty hunter has become one of the most iconic […]

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Mignolaversity: “Rasputin: The Voice of the Dragon” #3

By Mark Tweedale and Christopher Lewis | Dec 28, 2017 | Reviews

Trevor Bruttenholm gains a rather interesting ally in the latest issue of “Rasputin: The Voice of the Dragon.” Written by Mike Mignola and Chris Roberson Illustrated by Christopher Mitten Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Clem Robins Rasputin’s allies pursue their own goals as Professor Bruttenholm parachutes into Nazi territory in search of “The Master.” […]

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Mignolaversity: “B.P.R.D. The Devil You Know” #5

By Mark Tweedale | Dec 28, 2017 | Reviews

Every now and then an issue comes along that makes you gleefully cry ‘Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit!’ This is one of those issues. Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie Illustrated by Laurence Campbell Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Clem Robins A return to the demolished headquarters, the site of Kate’s death, […]

“Marvel Two-in-One” #1

By Matt Lune | Dec 22, 2017 | Reviews

The legacy of the Fantastic Four looms large over this brand new series from writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Jim Cheung. Read on for our review, which contains some spoilers. Written by Chip Zdarsky Pencilled by Jim Cheung Inked by John Dell and Walden Wong Colored by Frank Martin Lettered by VC’s Joe Caramagna The […]

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“The Harcourt Legacy” #2

By Kate Kosturski | Dec 22, 2017 | Reviews

It’s time to meet more of the Harcourt family, but we don’t get to spend too much “getting to know you” time as an unexpected event pushes our narrative into its main thread. Despite an awkward ending, this issue sets us up for progression into our main plot, which only has one issue left to […]

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“Backways” #1

By Rowan Grover | Dec 22, 2017 | Reviews

Justin Jordan is no stranger to fish out of water empowerment fantasies. Neither is he one to fan favourite Aftershock Comics. “Backways” sees him with both of these and with fantastic collaborators in Eleonora Carlini, Silvie Tidie and Marshall Dillon. So, does “Backways” have the potential to be the new up and coming fantasy tale […]

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“Realm” #4

By John Schaidler | Dec 22, 2017 | Reviews

“Realm” #4 will keep you turning pages with an excellent blend of exposition, character insights, and unexpected plot twists as the series continues to build momentum. (Warning: spoilers ahead.) Written and Illustrated by Jeremy Haun and Seth M. Peck Colored by Nick Filardi Lettered by Thomas Mauer The weary adventurers may have found a safe […]

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“Superman” #37

By Nicholas Palmieri | Dec 21, 2017 | Reviews

The ‘Super Sons of Tomorrow’ arc starts here! What could the “Superman” portion of this crossover have in store? Some mild spoilers follow. Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason Illustrated by Jorge Jimenez Colored by Alejandro Sanchez Lettered by Rob Leigh “SUPER SONS OF TOMORROW” part one! The four-part crossover between Superman, the […]

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“Fence” #2

By Michael Mazzacane | Dec 21, 2017 | Reviews

We’re two issues into “Fence” and that’s two issues too many without referencing the sword fight from Princess Bride. Otherwise, this series continues to improve and shine on its own merits. Written by C.S. Pacat Illustrated by Johanna the Mad Colored by Joana Lafuente Lettered by Jim Campbell As Seiji and Nicholas struggle with their […]

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Mignolaversity: “Joe Golem, Occult Detective: Flesh and Blood” #1

By Mark Tweedale | Dec 21, 2017 | Reviews

“Flesh and Blood” deals with the emotional fallout from “The Outer Dark” and takes us a few steps closer to the events of Joe Golem and the Drowning City. Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Illustrated by Patric Reynolds Colored by Dave Stewart Lettered by Clem Robins Occult detective Joe Golem continues to protect […]

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