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Ales Kot Leads The Charge In Revolutionising Comics In “Zero Vol. 2: At The Heart Of It All” [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Sep 11, 2014 | Reviews

Collecting issues 6 through 10, “ZERO” returns with its second trade paperback, “At The Heart Of It All”, which showcases that Ales Kot, Jordie Bellaire, Tom Muller and Vanesa R. Del Rey, Jorge Coelho, Tonci Zonjic and Micahel Gaydos are part of something that is continually pushing the boundaries of what comics can be. Check […]

Unlike Homework and Broccoli, “Radical Guardian: Skater X” is Totally EXTREME!!! [Review]

By James Johnston | Sep 11, 2014 | Reviews

Chris Sims and Joe Hunter deliver some fast times at Ramp City High. And exploding times. And skateboard times. Uh, just read our review, I guess. Written by Chris Sims Illustrated by Joe Hunter The Break-Fist Club KICKFLIP INTO ACTION! Ramp City High School has a big problem: students are turning into monsters whenever they’re […]

Fantasy and the Real World Combine in “Death Vigil” #3 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Sep 11, 2014 | Reviews

Stjepan Šejić continues to blend fantasy, magic and comedy in “Death Vigil” #3 a.k.a. The best comic you’re not reading. Written and illustrated Stjepan Šejić Training day in Death Vigil! You get a magical weapon with no instruction manual and an unholy abomination from beyond the sane universe is advancing. What do you do? Helps […]

Pick of the Week: It’s the End of the World, but it’s Not Going Out Without a Bang in “Spread” #3 [Review]

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | Sep 11, 2014 | Reviews

Three issues and in No, baby in tow, has finally stumbled into sanctuary. With The Spread still snapping at his heels and a new born to take care of you’d think he’d be glad of some company, but if the wastes of the quarantine zone are purgatory, it seems like hell might well be ‘other […]

Mignolaversity: Abe Sapien #16 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Sep 10, 2014 | Reviews

Things are starting to come together in this month’s Abe Sapien… Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie Illustrated by Sebastián Fiumara Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins Abe returns to the place where Fenix shot him, and things get worse when a mysterious gas begins to leak from the ground. Pursued by […]

Fous à Masques de Luchador: A Guest Review of “Unfabulous Five” by Dr. Destruction [Review]

By Matthew Meylikhov | Sep 8, 2014 | Reviews

While we do not get the opportunity to do this as much as we’d like, today we have a very special guest article from our good friend and new crime boss, Dr. Destruction, as he reviews the recent release of “Unfabulous Five” from Humanoids. Bonjour, mes inférieurs! It is I, the world’s grandest hero, Dr. […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 9/3/14

By Multiversity Staff | Sep 5, 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 […]

Guerrilla Street Magic Meets Robin Hood Ruses in Henrie, Monroe and Navarro’s “Cloaks” #1 [Review]

By Michelle White | Sep 5, 2014 | Reviews

There’s always room from another comic about stage magic. This one’s from BOOM!, and a miniseries; and I wish it were a little better than it is. Written by David Henrie, Caleb Monroe Illustrated by Mariano Navarro WHY WE LOVE IT: Who doesn’t love a good magic trick? From HEXED, to HUNTER’S FORTUNE, to THE […]

A’ Kicking and A’ Gouging in the Mud and the Blood and the Beer – “Southern Bastards” #4 [Review]

By Sam LeBas | Sep 5, 2014 | Reviews

Oh, the South, with your contradictions and your black and white morality that only makes sense if you don’t stare directly into it. Like the shape of the sun, I suppose. With your indirect language, rigid social structure and traditions runnin’ deep as live oak roots; you tell us we are as good as our […]

Enter the Nightmare World in “Alice Cooper” #1 [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Sep 5, 2014 | Reviews

Alice Cooper is a rock n’ roll GOD. There’s no debating this; he invented shock rock and was a pioneer in stage show production. This week, Joe Harris and Eman Casallos bring this icon into the world of comics with a solid debut issue. Written by Joe Harris Illustrated by Eman Casallos The X-Files’ Joe […]

Sex, Blood, and Stock Control in Vertigo’s High-Stakes Financial Thriller “The Names” #1 [Review]

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | Sep 5, 2014 | Reviews

The first issue of this eight part mini-series gives us a glimpse into the shadowy world of the 1%, as Peter Milligan and Leandro Fernandez explore just how far some people will go to maintain the crown of capitalism. Written by Peter Milligan Illustrated by Leandro Fernandez Katya Walker takes on the hidden power structure […]

Get your Latest ‘Hawkguy’ Fix with “Hawkeye vs. Deadpool” #0 [Review]

By Zach Wilkerson | Sep 5, 2014 | Reviews

Regular “Deadpool” scribe Gerry Duggan teams with Matteo Lolli to bring you this fun and flippant spin on the already irreverent “Hawkguy.” Oh, and Deadpool shows up too, because Wolverine is dead or something. Written by Gerry Duggan Illustrated by Matteo Lolli HAWKEYE VS DEADPOOL VS CRIME • Once upon a time, champions emerged to […]

“Green Arrow: Future’s End” is a Fitting End to the Lemire/Sorrentino Era [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Sep 5, 2014 | Reviews

Oliver Queen jumps five ears into a hairier future, and says goodbye to an outstanding creative team in “Green Arrow: Future’s End” #1. As a note, this article contains spoilers for “Future’s End” #1 — and the next five years-worth of “Green Arrow” storylines, I guess. Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by Andrea Sorrentino Green […]

Ryan Browne Takes His Absurdist Epic To New Heights In “God Hates Astronauts” #1 [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Sep 4, 2014 | Reviews

Ryan Browne’s absurdist epic, “God Hates Astronauts”, returns, this time in the form of an in-print series published by Image Comics, publisher of all your favourite comics. Is it just as off-the-wall bonkers as it was in webcomic form? Probably, but read on for our review to find out why you should be reading “God […]

“Death of Wolverine” #1 is One Bloody (Short) Affair [Review]

By James Johnston | Sep 4, 2014 | Reviews

It’s finally come. Starting with yesterday’s “Death of Wolverine” #1 we begin the long, over-priced march towards the demise of one of Marvel’s most popular heroes. Check out our spoiler-free review below! Written by Charles Soule Illustrated by Steve McNiven IT’S THE BEGINNING OF THE END – 3 MONTHS TO DIE ENDS HERE! • The […]

The World’s Greatest Heroes… and Lex Luthor in “Justice League” #33 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Sep 4, 2014 | Reviews

Lex Luthor a hero? Intrigue? A tantalizing tease of a page that promises big changes for the future of the New 52? Batman proving why he’s the Justice League’s greatest asset? The Doom Patrol! All this and more is contained in the fun and highly emotional “Justice League” #33 by writer Geoff Johns and artist […]

Pick of the Week: Black Widow’s Shot to the Heart in “Black Widow” #10 [Review]

By Cassandra Clarke | Sep 4, 2014 | Reviews

In “Black Widow” #10, Noto and Edmondson recall a time when Black Widow could care less about atonement. Written by Nathan Edmondson Art by Phil Noto Memory triggered by the voice of Isaiah’s kidnapper on her cell, Natasha remembers the kidnapper. Years ago, an KGB assassin, Black Widow transported the kidnapper–then an accountant working with terrorist organizations in […]

Exploring Whitechapel and Beyond with London Guttersnipes “Basil and Victoria” [Review]

By Matthew Meylikhov | Sep 3, 2014 | Reviews

Collecting five stories, the first of which was published in 1990, “Basil and Victoria: London Guttersnipes” brings us the stories of the eponymous street urchins as they make their way through various trials and tribulations in London and beyond. Written by Yann le Pennetier and illustrated by Édith Grattery, the book is a mixed bag […]

Family Above All: The Unforgiving, Unrelenting Reality of “Lazarus” [Review]

By David Harper | Sep 2, 2014 | Reviews

The comparison has been made before, but more than ever, comics are like the music industry. Like with music, comics have grown increasingly niche oriented as the opportunities for those creating the art have increased, with smaller releases having greater reach than ever thanks to digital options and greater buying power of independent houses. Beyond […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 8/27/14

By Multiversity Staff | Aug 29, 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 […]

Pires and Copland’s “POP” #1 Snaps and Crackles [Review]

By Michelle White | Aug 29, 2014 | Reviews

A cogent concept with a clever cover – that’s as good a place to start as any. Kicking off a four-part miniseries, this first issue of “POP” from Dark Horse is both energetic and economical. Written by Curt Pires Illustrated by Jason Copland What if the world’s pop stars and celebrities were literally products, grown […]

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