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The Woods #36 - Featured Reviews
“The Woods” #36

By | Oct 12, 2017 | Reviews

This is the way “The Woods” ends. This is the way “The Woods” ends. Not with a bang, but with a bright, welcoming light…and spoilers. Written by James Tynion IV Illustrated and Colored by Michael Dialynas Lettered by Ed Dukeshire Series finale! The students of Bay Point Preparatory High School spend their final days in […]

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“God Complex” #1

By | Oct 12, 2017 | Reviews

An intriguing, noirish take on a futuristic world of gods very literally in the machine, and one detective drawn into the heart of a murder mystery that threatens it all. Read on for our review of “God Complex” #1, which contains minor spoilers Written by Paul Jenkins Illustrated by Hendry Prasetya Colored by Jessica Kholinne […]

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“The Family Trade” #1

By | Oct 12, 2017 | Reviews

Talking cats, rebel girls, murder, theft, and political intrigue? Just a typical day in the Republic of Thessala with The Family running the show . . . until young Jessa gets herself into a spot that will change her world. A strong debut of a new heroine for 2017, with stunning art to make every […]

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“Dark Nights: Metal” #3

By | Oct 12, 2017 | Reviews

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s “Dark Nights: Metal” event is here again with a cover that would make for some amazing heavy metal album  art. Check our review to see if the contents of the issue are as good but be warned that there are a spoiler or two. Written by Scott Snyder Pencilled by […]

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Michael-Cray-Featured Reviews
“The Wild Storm: Michael Cray” #1

By | Oct 12, 2017 | Reviews

Michael Cray is dying, but maybe there’s still time for him to use his particular set of skills to leave the world in a better place. Story by Warren Ellis Scripted by Bryan Hill Penciled by N. Steven Harris Inked by Dexter Vines Colored by Steve Buccellato Lettered by Simon Bowland Cover by Denys Cowan, […]

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“Mech Cadet Yu” #3

By | Oct 12, 2017 | Reviews

They could have easily called this one Mech Cadet Unity. Teamwork and what you can do to support the cause are the name of the game here. Of course, just because kids are blessed to be buddy-buddy with four-story, sentient battle robots doesn’t mean that prejudice, classism, and old-fashioned pubescent bad-blood won’t cloud the issue. […]

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“Freddie & Me”

By | Oct 11, 2017 | Reviews

A few years ago, my pal Chad Bowers recommended I read “Freddie and Me” by Mike Dawson, knowing my love of music and, specifically, Queen. Now, Queen is not my favorite band, but for a few years in grade school, I thought they were the greatest band to ever live. Mike Dawson felt that way, […]

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“Spinning”

By | Oct 9, 2017 | Reviews

21-year-old cartoonist Tillie Walden has, in the two years since her graphic novel debut, won two Ignatz Awards (Best New Talent and Outstanding Artist, both in 2016) and been nominated for an Eisner (Best Digital Comic, in 2017). So, her new release, a graphic memoir focusing on her 12 years as a competitive figure skater, […]

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“Coraline”

By | Oct 9, 2017 | Reviews

The pieces for “Coraline” were all there. Based off one of Neil Gaiman’s best novels and adapted into comics by one of the medium’s preëminent artists, who, no less, had already expertly translated Gaiman’s work several times, it was almost a guarantee this book would be something special. However, the comic adaptation ends up falling […]

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“Spirits of Vengeance” #1

By | Oct 6, 2017 | Reviews

“Marvel Legacy” is in full swing, and though many series are now numbered in the hundreds, there are still a few number one issues. One of these new series is “Spirits of Vengeance” which follows part-time Ghost Rider and full-time biker Johnny Blaze and his quasi-satanic buddies as they battle the evilest evil the Marvel […]

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Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1 Featured Reviews
“Batman: The Dawnbreaker” #1

By | Oct 6, 2017 | Reviews

Through blackest day, through brightest night, this issue shouldn’t escape your sight. Written by Sam Humphries Illustrated by Ethan van Sciver Colored by Jason Wright Lettered by Tom Napolitano As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even […]

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“Harley and Ivy Meet Betty and Veronica” #1

By | Oct 6, 2017 | Reviews

A seemingly unlikely crossover that definitely succeeds in its debut issue. Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko Illustrated by Laura Braga Colored by Tony Aviña and Arif Prianto Free college tuition for all Riverdale residents?! That’s the plan—after the town drains the wetlands that lie between it and Gotham City and then builds a […]

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“Dastardly and Muttley” #2

By | Oct 6, 2017 | Reviews

DC’s revivals of their Hanna-Barbera properties continue here, with Garth Ennis and Mauricet’s take on Wacky Races characters Dick Dastardly and Muttley. Read on to see whether this book succeeds, fails, or does a little of both. Know that there will be some spoilers. Written by Garth Ennis Illustrated by Mauricet Colored by John Kalisz […]

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Black Bolt #6 - Featured Reviews
“Black Bolt” #6

By | Oct 6, 2017 | Reviews

The Midnight king knows loss. He knows pain and grief and sacrifice. He suffered in silence for so long. No more. Now he may scream. Now, at the end, may he be redeemed. When I started “Black Bolt” six months ago, I didn’t know what to expect. I had had minimal experience with the Inhumans […]

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Elsewhere 3 Reviews
“Elsewhere” #3

By | Oct 5, 2017 | Reviews

On planet Earth hundreds of people go missing every year, never to be found again. Meanwhile, elsewhere  some of these missing people find themselves in an unlikely situation surrounded by imaginative beasts and fantastical landscapes. Take a journey into these otherworldly surroundings with Jay Faerber, Sumeyye Kesgin, and company, and check our opinion on it […]

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Moonstruck #3 Reviews
“Moonstruck” #3

By | Oct 5, 2017 | Reviews

The BSU Scooby Gang has a mystery on their hands! Even as our story progresses towards a supernatural crime caper, this comic does not lose any of its sense of whimsy or innocence in dialogue or artwork.  (Warning: mild spoilers contained herein.) Written by Grace Ellis Illustrated by Shae Beagle Colored by Caitlin Quirk Lettered […]

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“Motor Crush” #7

By | Oct 5, 2017 | Reviews

It comes at you fast in “Motor Crush.” And by “it,” I mean pretty much everything. After a trip to the past dealing with Sullivan “Sully” Swift and the development of Crush and Domino, the series returns to the present . . . err future(?) after Domino discovers she’s somehow skipped forward two years. Plotted […]

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“The Shadow/Batman” #1

By | Oct 5, 2017 | Reviews

Steve Orlando returns for a second helping of Bruce Wayne and Lamont Cranston’s darker halves. “Batman/The Shadow” was one of the best Dark Knight crossovers of the past decade. How does the inverse fare? The Shadow/Batman #1 Written by Steve Orlando Illustrated by Giovanni Timpano Colored by Flavio Dispenza Lettered by Taylor Esposito The World’s […]

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