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Justin Jordan & Ariela Kristantina Delve Into The World Of Paranoia And Mystery In “Deep State” #1 [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Nov 13, 2014 | Reviews

The world has not quite been the same since The X-Files ended. That show redefined the idea of a procedural mystery show for a generation and its influence has seen countless shows that want to be just like it crop up in the vacuum it left when it ended. Some of them have worked, some […]

Respect is on the Menu in “The Kitchen” #1 [Review]

By David Harper | Nov 13, 2014 | Reviews

A Vertigo mini-series begins. Does it live up to the history of the publisher, or fit into its recent struggles? Let’s find out as I take a look at “The Kitchen” #1 from Ollie Masters, Ming Doyle and Jordie Bellaire. Written by Ollie Masters Illustrated by Ming Doyle New York City, late 1970s. Times Square […]

Brubaker and Phillips Shine A Light On the Old in “The Fade Out” #3 [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Nov 13, 2014 | Reviews

Orgies, auditions, and blackmail abound in “The Fade Out” #3. Written by Ed Brubaker Illustrated by Sean Phillips BRUBAKER & PHILLIPS’ new crime noir masterpiece is just getting started! Remember, every month THE FADE OUT has exclusive back pages articles that are only available in the single issues. The story being told within “The Fade […]

The Love Affair Between Hero And Villain Comes To An End In “Batman” #36 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Nov 13, 2014 | Reviews

The first part of “Endgame” was an action-packed romp with a Jokerized Justice League that ended with one of the most fetching splash pages featuring the Man of Steel. Scott Snyder and company, in “Batman” #36, escalate the tension by continuing to excel at the elements that have made this “Batman” run an instant classic: […]

Pick of the Week: The Suit Isn’t the Only Change in “Superior Iron Man” #1 [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Nov 13, 2014 | Reviews

One of Marvel’s bold new directions starts here and, without spoiling anything, you’ll want to pick it up and get in on the ground floor. Written by Tom Taylor Illustrated by Yildiray Cinar BE SUPERIOR! NEW CREATIVE TEAM TOM (INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US/EARTH 2) Taylor AND YILDIRAY (SUPERGIRL) ÇINAR START AN ALL-NEW SERIES SPINNING OUT […]

Five Thoughts on Arrow’s “Guilty” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Nov 13, 2014 | Reviews

With The Flash being so on point lately, it can be easy to diminish Arrow, especially as the first few episodes of this season seemed to be a bit of a step backwards from last season. However, one trick arrow, and I’m as over the moon as I could be. As always, be warned that […]

Valiant (Re)visions: The Valiant #1 [Review]

By David Harper and Matthew Meylikhov | Nov 12, 2014 | Reviews

David: First off, Valiant fans, Matt. Matt, Valiant fans. He’ll be joining me in the future as the co-host of Valiant (Re)visions, and we’re going to start things off with the first salvo in the grand Valiant Next experiment. And what an experiment it is, as Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt and Paolo Rivera team up […]

Five Thoughts on Agents of SHIELD’s “The Writing on the Wall” [Review]

By Matthew Meylikhov | Nov 12, 2014 | Reviews

Last night’s Agents of SHIELD began by showing you every appearance of TAHITI that has ever been on the show in order to prepare you for another hour dedicated to the TAHITI project and its fallout. Subtlety was never the name of the game here. Either way, “the Writing on the Wall” stands revealed. Lets talk […]

Five Thoughts on The Flash’s “Plastique” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Nov 12, 2014 | Reviews

After a week off, The Flash is back, and continues to develop both the mythos of Barry Allen and his supporting cast, as well as the DC Universe in general. 1. A backdoor Captain Atom pilot? The whole episode, I was waiting for a reference to Nathan Adam – it seemed right there. Harold Hadley […]

Gravity Talks: “Blendin’s Game” [Review]

By James Johnston | Nov 11, 2014 | Reviews

Welcome back to Gravity Talks, our review series for Gravity Falls that is not crying at this episode, you’re crying. This week, Blendin Blandin returns, Dipper has the most uncomfortable experience of his life, and we learn the identity of Jesús Ramirez. As always, spoilers ahead. After last episode’s crossover, the Rick and Morty love […]

Five Thoughts on Gotham’s “The Mask” [Review]

By Sam LeBas | Nov 11, 2014 | Reviews

This episode forces Jim Gordon to confront demons, both internal and external. Fish asserts her claim on the throne, and Bruce finds his inner badass. Just another week in Gotham City. Spoilers a-plenty below. 1. Welcome to the White Collar Gladiatorial Games — Sponsored by Patrick Bateman The villain-of-the-week formula continues to give the program […]

Five Thoughts on The Walking Dead’s “Self Help” [Review]

By David Harper | Nov 10, 2014 | Reviews

It’s not only me! Now, the TV review community is turning around on “The Walking Dead” in its so far stellar fifth season. Sure, it still has flaws (after all, tonight’s episode doesn’t finish off the Beth storyline like it really feels like it should), but it’s now a damn good show. Well, probably. Did […]

Five Thoughts On Constantine’s “The Devil’s Vinyl” [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Nov 8, 2014 | Reviews

Constantine returns this week with its third episode, proving that while its first outing suffered from a bad case of pilot-isis (awful pacing, trying to cram too much into one episode, and some really tacky writing), the rest of this series is shaping up to be something pretty darn enjoyable. Following the horror procedural style […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 11/05/14

By Multiversity Staff | Nov 7, 2014 | 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 […]

Snyder And Lee Cap Off An Epic, If Uneven, Run in “Superman Unchained” #9 [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Nov 7, 2014 | Reviews

Finally, “Superman Unchained” has come back to comics! I feel like I’ve used that joke before… No matter. Still, at long last, the conclusion to Scott Snyder and Jim Lee’s Superman epic has arrive and, yes, I am going to talk about Superman again. So strap yourselves in as we’re going on a wild ride […]

Busiek and Dewey Create a Class Menagerie in “Tooth and Claw” #1 [Review]

By Sam LeBas | Nov 7, 2014 | Reviews

This book is truly and completely outstanding. Here are some things you can expect in the first issue of “Tooth and Claw”: a completely new mythology, a menagerie of animal-people, sumptuous environments, high stakes, plot twists, endearing characters and magnificent visuals. Nothing about this book is predictable; it positively sparkles with novelty. Showcasing the unique […]

The Clues Tell the Story in “The Names” #3 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Nov 7, 2014 | Reviews

Katya and Philip get closer to the whole truth in what is, so far, the best issue of “The Names”. Written by Peter Milligan Illustrated Leandro Fernandez While the psychopath known as The Surgeon hunts down brilliant misfit Philip, Katya follows a trail of clues left by her late husband, which leads to Amsterdam and […]

Superman and Friends Enter Horrorville In “Action Comics” #36 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Nov 7, 2014 | Reviews

Superman and horror go together marvelously in “Action Comics” #36. Who would have thought? The “Action” dream team of Greg Pak, Aaron Kuder, and Wil Quintana creep us out with the beginning of a new arc that is perfect for readers who like a dash of the supernatural in their superhero books. And, if done […]

A Little Silly, A Little Eerie – Stock and Grace’s “Penny Dora & The Wishing Box” #1 [Review]

By Michelle White | Nov 6, 2014 | Reviews

I’m always looking forward to the next great all-ages comic – something I can picture myself enjoying as a kid as well as now, and can recommend to others however long they’ve been on the planet. But while it does have its moments – and I really want to like it – “Penny Dora & […]

Just the Story of a Girl and Her Dinosaur — “Terrible Lizard” #1 [Review]

By Matthew Garcia | Nov 6, 2014 | Reviews

Jessica’s father constantly moved her across the country. See, he’s this high level scientist, always in demand, especially from the military. Which was great for her dad, but Jessica has never had the chance to develop a lasting bond with anyone else. She’s lonely. She’s sullen. She spends most of her time riding around on […]

High School Gets Even More Mysterious in “Gotham Academy” #2 [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Nov 6, 2014 | Reviews

“Gotham Academy” #2 expands the world of the series, and leads us into the heart of a big mystery, in a fun and Batman-free issue. Written by Becky Cloonan and Brendan Fletcher Illustrated by Karl Kerschl Olive joins the creepy Order of the Bat as an afterschool activity, and we learn more about her secret […]

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