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With “Fear My Dear,” Dean Haspiel Battles Demons, Both Real and Imaginary, for the Glory of Love [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Jul 9, 2014 | Reviews

Dean Haspiel: Emmy winner, Harvey Pekar collaborator, past guest on “The Hour Cosmic,” romantic. “Fear, My Dear” is the collection of two Billy Dogma stories, both originally serialized online, into a gorgeous hardcover by z2. Dogma, for those unfamiliar, is Haspiel’s love letter to the “insanity of love.” Both of these stories take feelings associated […]

Mignolaversity: Abe Sapien #14 [Review]

By Mark Tweedale | Jul 9, 2014 | Reviews

Brace yourself. I have a lot to say about this one. Written by Mike Mignola and Scott Allie Illustrated by Max Fiumara Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins Abe tries to find out what’s haunting the young woman he’s traveling with, while his own past catches up to him. Abe goes underwater for […]

Valiant (Re)visions: Armor Hunters #2 and Rai #3 [Review]

By David Harper | Jul 9, 2014 | Reviews

Valiant (Re)visions is back with a look at the latest event comic from Valiant and the continued story of the protector of New Japan. Armor Hunters #2 Written by Robert Venditti Illustrated by Doug Braithwaite Event comics are a tricky thing. Typically they’re so big and sprawling that they can get unwieldy fast, so the […]

Remender and Craig’s “Deadly Class” Volume One is Poetry in Perpetual Motion [Review]

By David Harper | Jul 7, 2014 | Reviews

On the surface, you could say you’ve read or seen stories told that remind you of Rick Remender and Wes Craig’s “Deadly Class.” Even just at Image Comics, its publisher, there’s “Five Weapons”, a comic that is about a school of assassins just like “Deadly Class.” But the stories you can likely think of are […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 7/2/14

By Multiversity Staff | Jul 4, 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 […]

The DC3kly Presents: “New 52: Futures End,” Week 9 – Futures End #8-9 [Review]

By Vince Ostrowski | Jul 4, 2014 | Reviews

The DC3 decided to take on the Herculean task of covering DC’s weekly books! Our coverage will rotate between creator interviews, issue reviews and annotations, and long-form pieces on featured characters. This, friends, is the DC3kly! “The New 52: Futures End” #8 Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Dan Jurgens, and Keith Giffen Illustrated by […]

Review: Batman/Superman #12

By Matt Dodge | Jul 4, 2014 | Reviews

The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel head back to Earth-2 for a mash up of It’s A Wonderful Life and Ghost Dad in “Batman/Superman” #12. Written by Greg Pak Illustrated by Jae Lee Tom Raney and Ken Lashley A new arc begins following the events of FIRST CONTACT. The worlds of Batman and […]

Review: Marvel 100th Anniversary – Fantastic Four #1

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

Remember that time DC spent a whole month publishing #1,000,000 of each of their titles that were to take place one million years after the publication of “Action Comics” #1, and it was awesome? This isn’t that, but it was the closest comparison I could find as Jen Van Meter and Joanna Estep bring us […]

Review: Legendary Star-Lord #1

By James Johnston | Jul 4, 2014 | Reviews

With a blockbuster movie role and a rise in profile, Peter Quill gets a new solo series in “The Legendary Star-Lord” from Sam Humphries and Paco Medina. Will this premiere issue live up to its name? Find out in our spoiler-free review! Written by Sam Humphries Illustrated by Paco Medina From the pages of GUARDIANS OF THE […]

Review: Rocket Raccoon #1

By Zach Wilkerson | Jul 4, 2014 | Reviews

Coming at the apex of the Guardians of the Galaxy hype, this story book take on everyone’s favorite Procyon lotor is an irresistible breath of fresh air for mainstream comics. Written by Skottie Young Illustrated by Skottie Young and Jean-Francois Beaulieu ALL-NEW, IN-CONTINUITY SERIES! As defenders of the cosmos go, Rocket Raccoon has faced his […]

Review: The White Suits #4

By Michelle White | Jul 3, 2014 | Reviews

“The White Suits” made an impression on us when we first got ahold of it – a big, bloody impression. The last chapter of this noir miniseries is as violent as you’d expect; but underneath the action, there’s depth and a kind of poetry to this bloody conclusion. Written by Frank J. Barbiere Illustrated by […]

Pick of the Week: East of West #13

By Vince Ostrowski | Jul 3, 2014 | Reviews

Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta answer some major questions in another satisfying issue of “East of West.” Read our Pick of the Week review to find out why this is consistently one of our favorite titles. Written by Jonathan Hickman Illustrated by Nick Dragotta ‘BUSILLIS’ Our first good look inside the Lair. The Son of […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 6/25/14

By Multiversity Staff | Jun 27, 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 […]

Review: Undertow #5

By Michelle White | Jun 27, 2014 | Reviews

The penultimate issue of this Image Comics miniseries resolves one problem before setting up a major one. In the violent world of “Undertow”, it seems things are going to get worse before they get better. Written by Steve Orlando Illustrated by Artyom Trakhanov Mammoth hunting! Subzero temperatures! A barbarian aqua-god and three fish-men in battle […]

Review: Justice League #31

By Zach Wilkerson | Jun 27, 2014 | Reviews

After spinning its wheels for the better part of a year during “Forever Evil,” “Justice League” #31 marks a return to form for the series and its creative team. Written by Geoff Johns Illustrated by Doug Mahnke Introducing the new Power Ring! But who is she? What does she want? And how will her presence […]

Review: Amazing Spider-Man #3

By Alice W. Castle | Jun 27, 2014 | Reviews

You ever feel like you’re having a really bad day? Like everything is out to get you? Well, you ain’t seen nothing yet, as Peter Parker has the embodiment of bad luck out for revenge. He just got back and already everything is falling apart; typical Parker luck. Written by Dan Slott Illustrated by Humberto […]

Review: Bravest Warriors #21

By James Johnston | Jun 27, 2014 | Reviews

Kate Leth and Ian McGinty take on the universe’s most courageous combatants in “Bravest Warriors” #21! Are they brave enough to fight this war? Did I look beyond the cover before starting this review? All that and more in our spoiler-free review! Written by Kate Leth Illustrated by Ian McGinty Featuring the debut of new writer Kate Leth […]

Review: C.O.W.L. #2

By Matt Dodge | Jun 27, 2014 | Reviews

After a strong start, the creative team dives even deeper into the world of unions, politics and superheroes in “C.O.W.L.” #2. Written by Kyle Higgins & Alec Siegel Illustrated by Rod Reis Moles, murder, and mayhem. As C.O.W.L. prepares to enter negotiations with the city, scandal threatens the organization. Can The Grey Raven keep C.O.W.L. […]

Review: Emily and the Strangers – Breaking the Record #1

By Vince Ostrowski | Jun 27, 2014 | Reviews

Emily and the gang take on corporate corruption and record company sleazeballs, and a mysterious case of stray cat overload in the charming opening issue of what looks to be another winning arc. Read our review to find out more. Written by Rob Reger & Mariah Huehner Illustrated by Cat Farris Emily — and her […]

Daniel and Cheggour’s Ongoing Arrives with “Enormous” Expectations [Advance Review]

By Michelle White | Jun 26, 2014 | Reviews

We all knew 2012’s oversized one-shot was the start of something big. Now “Enormous” has got its own ongoing from 215 Ink – and hey, even a webseries. This 50-page first issue throws us back into one mind-boggling ecological disaster, and if you’re expecting large-scale devastation and gorgeous monsters to boot, you’ve got ’em. Written […]

Review: Outcast #1

By Zach Wilkerson | Jun 26, 2014 | Reviews

While it likely won’t ever fetch you thousands of dollars on eBay (though who can guess with these things?), checking out the latest supernatural thriller from Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta is certainly a wise investment. Written by Robert Kirkman Illustrated by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser NEW HORROR SERIES FROM THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR […]

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