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“Gotham by Midnight Annual” #1 is a Mysterious Ghost Story Dripping with Atmosphere and Unease [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Jul 31, 2015 | Reviews

Writer Ray Fawkes focuses on two members of the GCPD’s midnight shift in “Gotham by Midnight Annual” #1 as they confront the phantom conundrum that is the Gentleman Ghost. Artist Christian Duce and colorist Lee Loughridge lend a simple beauty to a deliberately paced story that is both mysterious and atmospheric in its execution. Written […]

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Hacking Becomes Warfare In “Hacktivist Volume 2” #1 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Jul 31, 2015 | Reviews

One of last year’s most intriguing miniseries “Hacktivist” returns this week with a new and longer miniseries that picks up six months after the events of the last miniseries. Read on for our spoiler free review of “Hacktivist Volume 2” #1. Written by Alyssa Milano, Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing Illustrated Marcus To, Ian Herring […]

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Mignolaversity: Hellboy in Hell #7 [Advance Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

Don’t worry, this advance review is spoiler free. Written and Illustrated by Mike Mignola Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins A sickness eats away at Hellboy. Though he’s dead, he risks losing himself and becoming one of the hollow phantoms that haunt Hell. A team of doctors promise a cure, but they need […]

“Deathstroke Annual” #1 Is The Most Comic Book Comic Book To Ever Comic Book [Review]

By James Johnston | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

Deathstroke has been butchering his way through Paradise Island in order to kill a Titan for, uh, reasons. With Wonder Woman at his side, find out if Slade Wilson can handle himself in the world of gods and monsters. Spoilers: yes, he does. Real spoilers ahead! Written by Tony S. Daniel & Jim Bonny Illustrated […]

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Bringing the Devil Down to Earth – “Red Sonja” #17 [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

It’s been almost two years since Gail Simone and Walter Geovani took over “Red Sonja” for Dynamite. Together, they’ve all gone on various adventures, vanquished many a foes, and participated in the occasional orgy. In their penultimate issue together, Simone and Geovani continue their trend of smaller stories and a tighter focus. Written by Gail Simone […]

Multiversity Manga Club: Jaco the Galactic Patrolman [Review]

By Zach Wilkerson | Jul 30, 2015 | Columns, Reviews

Welcome back to the inaugural edition of the Multiversity Manga Club! This month’s reading was the delightful “Jaco the Galactic Patrolman,” written and illustrated by the legendary Akira Toriyama. Originally serialized in the pages of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” “Jaco” is a delightful action comedy that pays homage to “Dragon Ball” and various popular manga tropes. […]

Pick Of The Week: Take A Trip Through Gotham With “Batgirl Annual” #3 [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Jul 30, 2015 | Reviews

With a host of artists including Bengal, David Lafuente, Ming Doyle and Mingjue Helen Chen in tow, Brenden Fletcher and Cameron Stewart take Batgirl on a tour through Gotham on the hunt for a new terrorist. This tour will have Batgirl cross paths with some of Gotham’s most notorious crimefighters on an adventure romp that […]

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Mignolaversity: Lobster Johnson: A Chain Forged in Life [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Jul 29, 2015 | Reviews

After some time away, Lobster Johnson has returned! Also, after some time away, Kevin Nowlan has returned! And there was great rejoicing! Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi Illustrated by Kevin Nowlan and Troy Nixey Santa was taken hostage after witnessing a hostile robbery and a man’s death. Hidden away in a mountain cabin, […]

Bechko and Hardman Bring Elephant-Sized Scares In “Heathentown” [Review]

By Michelle White | Jul 28, 2015 | Reviews

“Heathentown” was published in 2011, and – as noobish as this is going to sound – I wasn’t really reading comics then. So, this one-shot – this gloriously weird and terrifying one-shot, brought to roaring life by Shadowline – entirely escaped my notice. Some things are just meant to be, though, and after having it […]

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Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 7/22/15

By Multiversity Staff | Jul 27, 2015 | Reviews

There is a lot to cover on Wednesdays. We should know, as collectively, we read an insane amount of comics. Even with a large review staff, it’s hard to get to everything. With that in mind, we’re back with Wrapping Wednesday, where we look at some of the books we missed in what was another […]

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Ray Garrison Breathes His Last in “Book of Death: The Fall of Bloodshot” #1 [Review]

By Ken Godberson III | Jul 24, 2015 | Reviews

As Gilad and Tama are on the run in the event’s main book, we get a stand-alone look into the future of the super soldier, Bloodshot. Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by Doug Braithwaite Superstar creators Jeff Lemire (BLOODSHOT REBORN) and Doug Braithwaite (IMPERIUM) chronicle Bloodshot’s ultimate fate in a visionary tale of present and […]

“Cyborg” #1 Has Exceptional Art, Shows Potential for the Series [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Jul 24, 2015 | Reviews

Cyborg has a rich history in the DC Universe and now, for the first time gets a solo title with “Cyborg” #1 by writer David F. Walker, penciller Ivan Reis, inker Joe Prado, and colorist Adriano Lucas. The first issue introduces us to a character who is considered less than human, yet has enough depth to […]

Supernatural Dread Creeps Into A Stellar Debut In “Wolf” #1 [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Jul 23, 2015 | Reviews

A man in a straitjacket looks over California, singing Hellhound On My Trail by Robert Johnson. He’s on fire. This is how “Wolf #1” by Ales Kot and Matt Taylor opens and it only gets stranger from there. Check out our spoiler free review of the issue down below to find out why you should […]

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The Death of Trash Culture in “Archie vs. Sharknado” #1 [Review]

By James Johnston | Jul 23, 2015 | Reviews

Yesterday wasn’t just the premiere of Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! but the release of “Archie vs. Sharknado” #1. I’d give a tease of what we thought about this crossover, but the movie’s subtitle did the work for us. Read below for our review. Spoilers ahead! Written by Anthony C. Ferrante & Dan Parent Illustrated […]

Willingham, Buckingham and More Come Together For a Grand Finale in “Fables” #150 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Jul 23, 2015 | Reviews

One of the longest running and greatest comic fantasy series ends this week with “Fables” #150. After many ups and downs, will these characters get a “happily ever after” ending? Read on for our review, but be warned, there are some minor spoilers for issue #150 and spoilers for earlier issues. Written by Bill Willingham […]

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Pick of the Week: The Time Has Come to “Power Up!” [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Jul 23, 2015 | Reviews

Boom! Box continues to expand its line of diverse and entertaining comics with “Power Up,” about mystical guardians who aren’t entirely what you would typically expect. Colorful and adorable, the comic embraces all the genre conventions and gleefully goofs around with them. Written by Kate Leth Illustrated by Matt Cummings It has been foretold that […]

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Mignolaversity: Frankenstein Underground #5 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Jul 22, 2015 | Reviews

Frankenstein Underground comes to its conclusion, and while it is satisfying, I find myself wanting more. Written by Mike Mignola Illustrated by Ben Stenbeck Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins Frankenstein’s monster confronts the danger lurking within the underground city. Can he save the spirit of the city or will he meet his […]

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The Kineticism and Dynamism of “Selina’s Big Score” [An Appreciation]

By Matthew Garcia | Jul 21, 2015 | Reviews

Fast paced action, super tight plotting, empathetic yet seedy characters, vibrant colors, dynamic art, and tense intrigue: not only is “Selina’s Big Score” probably the best Catwoman story of all time, it also ranks among the all-time coolest heist/crime stories. Written and illustrated by animator-turned-cartoonist Darwyn Cooke (who’s flair for movement and penchant for efficient […]

Marvel’s ‘Ant-Man’ Isn’t Important and That’s Okay [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Jul 20, 2015 | Movies, Reviews

With Avengers: Age Of Ultron headlining 2015 in terms of comic book movies, it was a surprisingly gutsy movie for Marvel to follow that up with Ant-Man of all things. Sure, the film has been in production since before even Iron Man got off the ground and has been a topic of discussion among comic […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 7/15/15

By Multiversity Staff | Jul 20, 2015 | Reviews

There is a lot to cover on Wednesdays. We should know, as collectively, we read an insane amount of comics. Even with a large review staff, it’s hard to get to everything. With that in mind, we’re back with Wrapping Wednesday, where we look at some of the books we missed in what was another […]

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“Empty Zone” #2: Post-Modern Sci-Fi in the City of Steel [Review]

By Kevin McConnell | Jul 17, 2015 | Reviews

Are we alive or just dreaming? What happens when dreams and reality collide? Written & Illustrated by Jason Shawn Alexander “CONVERSATIONS WITH THE DEAD” After the ghosts of Corinne’s fallen teammates impart a mysterious gift to her, she’s attacked by a new breed of cybernetic zombie that will change her forever Full disclosure, I really […]

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