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“Supreme: Blue Rose” #2 is Perhaps the Most Subjective Experience in Comics, And That’s a Great Thing [Review]

By Zach Wilkerson | Aug 21, 2014 | Reviews

In “Supreme Blue Rose” #2, Warren Ellis and Tula Lotay continue to turn every concept you might have of the Superman pastiche on its head, starting with placing the focus on the story’s “Lois Lane.” Is someone at DC taking notes? Written by Warren Ellis Illustrated by Tula Lotay Diana Dane is being transported by […]

Discover the Filth Beneath Tinseltown’s Glamour in “The Fade Out” #1 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Aug 21, 2014 | Reviews

Tinsel town! Starlets! Debonair film Lotharios! All this and more in “The Fade Out”! The reliable team of writer Ed Brubaker, artist Sean Phillips, and colorist Elizabeth Breitweiser bring us a book that uncovers the grime behind the glean of Hollywood in the late 1940s. Written by Ed Brubaker Illustrated by Sean Phillips The first […]

“And We’re Go!” — A Cosmic Journey Unlike Any Other Begins in “The Multiversity” #1 [Review]

By Matthew Meylikhov | Aug 21, 2014 | Reviews

The story of “The Multiversity” is a long one. First announced as a follow-up to “Final Crisis,” the book was thought for a while to be a comics equivalent to Chinese Democracy, with its title left for some amateur website to use in the interim because it sounded better at the time than “The Eighth […]

Mignolaversity: Witchfinder: The Mysteries of Unland #3 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Aug 20, 2014 | Reviews

This issue, dealing with the fallout of Diggory Fenn’s death, is not what I was expecting. Written by Kim Newman and Maura McHugh Illustrated by Tyler Crook Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins Local officials present a façade of normalcy, but the Witchfinder knows there’s something wrong with the denizens of Unland, and […]

Edmondson and Novosadov’s “Dream Merchant #4” Gathers Momentum [Review]

By Michelle White | Aug 15, 2014 | Reviews

The mauve-and-grey issues of this miniseries from Image have been rather widely spaced, as a rule. But we’re in the home stretch, with this issue crossing the halfway point and paving the way for what is sure to be a mind-bending finale. Written by Nathan Edmondson Illustrated by Konstantin Novosadov The vision of the impossible […]

“Inhuman” #3 is Finally Here, is Such A Blast That Someone Should Make a Movie About This, Or Something [Review]

By Zach Wilkerson | Aug 15, 2014 | Reviews

“Inhuman” returns after a long hiatus, amidst a storm buzzworthy rumors. Charles Soule and Joe Maduereira deliver the conclusion of its first story arc and set the foundation for a new franchise, but is it too little, too late? Written by Charles Soule Illustrated by Joe Madureira • The first arc of Inhuman climaxes in […]

“All-New X-Men” #30 is the Calm Before the Timestorm [Review]

By Stephenson Ardern-Sodje | Aug 15, 2014 | Reviews

Still reeling from a climatic battle with the future Brotherhood, Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immomen’s newest/oldest incarnation of the X-Men are finally treated to some downtime. But the ever-present shadow of Xavier’s legacy still looms large on the horizon. Written by Brian Michael Bendis Illustrated by Sara Pichelli Past, present and future collide as […]

Something Sinister This Way Comes in “Batman” #34 [Review]

By Keith Dooley | Aug 15, 2014 | Reviews

“Batman” #34 is a damn fine done-in-one Bat-story by the guest team of Gerry Duggan, Matteo Scalera, and Lee Loughridge (with a story assist by regular “Batman” Bat-scribe Scott Snyder). They understand Batman and perfectly reveal his complexity in this horror tale that introduces a terrifying new villain. Written by Scott Snyder and Gerry Duggan […]

Superhero Needs Work: Soul Missing, Elfish, but Ample Heart [Nightcrawler #5 Review]

By Cassandra Clarke | Aug 15, 2014 | Reviews

“I may have saved the world,” Nightcrawler said, “but I lost my heart.” In issue #5 of “Nightcrawler”, Claremont, Nauck and Rosenberg reminds us that the past is no place for our future, and without friends we don’t have much of a story to tell. Picking up from where Claremont, Nauck, and Rosenberg left off […]

“Justice League United” #4 Defies Expectations, and That’s a Very Good Thing [Review]

By Matt Dodge | Aug 15, 2014 | Reviews

As the first arc of “Justice League United” comes to an end, Jeff Lemire and Mike McKone have proved that a little bit of fun and cosmic adventure is just what the DC Universe needs. Written by Jeff Lemire Illustrated by Mike McKone Justice League Canada’s first adventure comes to an explosive end! The biggest […]

Michael Alan Nelson Returns to “Hexed” With a Bang and Brings Amazing Art From Dan Mora With Him [Review]

By Alice W. Castle | Aug 14, 2014 | Reviews

Michael Alan Nelson returns to the world of “Hexed” in this new #1, bringing with him new artist Dan Mora on the further adventures of Lucifer. Check out our review of this brand new “Hexed” #1 from BOOM! Studios to find out why this tale of magic and thievery is something you should be checking […]

“Sex Criminals” #7 – A Change of Pace, for Good or Ill [Review]

By Jess Camacho | Aug 14, 2014 | Reviews

“Sex Criminals” has been nothing but excellent since it’s debut. But as the old saying goes, “there’s a first time for everything” as “Sex Criminals” #7 is a little bit of a misstep this week but still proves to be an enjoyable read. Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated by Chip Zdarsky Jon breaks into Kegelface’s […]

Abnett and Culbard Build Up to a Genre Face/Off with “Dark Ages” #1 [Review]

By Vince Ostrowski | Aug 14, 2014 | Reviews

With “Dark Ages”, Dan Abnett and I.N.J. Culbard try to stay right in their sweet spots with a story about medieval times and ancient forces from another world colliding. But is it worth your time? Read our spoiler-free review to find out. Written by Dan Abnett Illustrated and lettered by I.N.J. Culbard The medieval world […]

“Zero” #10 Finds Peace After War in Conclusion to Second Volume [Review]

By James Johnston | Aug 14, 2014 | Reviews

After the violent and drastic events of the last few issues, Edward Zero finds himself seeking a new life in Iceland. There, he reflects on the turns his journey has taken and manages to find a spot of warmth in a country blanketed in snow. Check out our spoiler-free review below. Written by Ales Kot […]

Pick of the Week: Ray Fawkes Creates Mesmerizing Emotional Sudoku in “The People Inside” [Review]

By Sam LeBas | Aug 14, 2014 | Reviews

Using lilting prose and sparing but powerful illustration, Ray Fawkes beautifully distills and slows the human noise that captures us all as we search for “The People Inside.” Within the pages of this book the search for connection and significance is presented in its most essential and comprehensible form. Agonizing and beautiful, joyous and despairing, […]

Batman: Assault on Arkham is a Hot, Trashy Mess (And Why That’s A Good Thing) [Review]

By James Johnston | Aug 13, 2014 | Movies, Reviews

If all of the terms you learn in business school’s are to be believed, I am Warner Bros. Animation’s prime audience: 18-35 straight white male who never got over his dad leaving his family back in 2008 during a screening of The Dark Knight. Warner Bros, and DC Entertainment in general, have been almost exclusively […]

Mignolaversity: Lobster Johnson: Get the Lobster #5 [Review]

By Brian Salvatore and David Harper | Aug 13, 2014 | Reviews

After what feels like a lifetime, we are finally wrapping up “Get the Lobster!” Does the book deliver a smoking claw to the forehead? Find out below! Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi Illustrated by Tonci Zonjic The Lobster engages in a firefight with a madman in a biplane on top of a zeppelin! […]

The Long-Awaited Return of Jake Ellis ― Where is Jake Ellis? #4 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Aug 13, 2014 | Reviews

After a long absence, “Where Is Jake Ellis?” is back. Written by Nathan Edmondson Lettering and Art by Tonci Zonjic with Jordan Gibson “CHAPTER NINE” Together, Jon and Jake will face a realization neither of them is prepared for. Does Jon have what it takes to save Jake and himself? When a book has long […]

Mignolaversity: Abe Sapien #15 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Aug 13, 2014 | Reviews

This “Abe Sapien” jumps back to the “Plague of Frogs” era in a one-shot drawn by “Colder” artist Juan Ferreyra. And it’s a bottle episode! Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie Illustrated by Juan Ferreyra Lettering by Clem Robins Before the Black Flame, “Hell on Earth,” and the death of Roger, Abe faces a […]

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Reading and Deciphering the Madness Behind “The Wrenchies” with Farel Dalrymple [Interview/Review]

By Matthew Meylikhov | Aug 12, 2014 | Interviews, Reviews

In fiction there’s a rich tradition of celebrating a medium of storytelling by creating a story about it. It’s something you can see across the board in most popular storytelling mediums, whether in film with things like Barton Fink or Singin’ in the Rain or in fiction with “If on a Winter’s Night a Traveller” […]

The Frequently Masterful “The Wake” and a Ten Issue Fight Against Format [Review]

By David Harper | Aug 11, 2014 | Reviews

Reviewing comics is an often thankless gig, and one that’s nature is frequently against what’s best for both the reviewer and the subject of said review. After all, when you’re in 2014 and there’s a 24 hour news cycle to contend with, a website’s readership expects reviews to hit within a day or two of […]

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