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Five Thoughts on King of the Nerds: “In Search of a King”

By James Johnston | Jan 30, 2014 | Reviews

“Whoa they made a TV show about me?” Haha, you just got slammed Hypothetical Reader! No but really, King of the Nerds is a reality show where a bunch of self-proclaimed nerds, all with unique specialities, come to some abandoned renovated porn set with Halo posters called “Nerdvana” and compete in a series of trials hosted by […]

Whedonversity: Serenity – Leaves on the Wind #1 [Review]

By Matthew Meylikhov and Colin Bell | Jan 29, 2014 | Reviews

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Whedonversity, a new column here on Multiversity here we look at the books following the extended stories from all of our favorite Joss Whedon shows (so, everything but SHIELD). Every month, Scotland’s own Colin Bell and I will sit down to discuss the books, what we like, what we don’t […]

Mignolaversity: Sledgehammer 44: Lightning War #3 [Review]

By Brian Salvatore and David Harper | Jan 29, 2014 | Reviews

The latest mini set in the past of the Mignolaverse wraps up, and packs a mighty wallop between the covers. Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi Illustrated by Laurence Campbell A battle between the Black Flame and the iron soldier known as Sledgehammer heats up as the fight over a cutting-edge American warplane explodes […]

Esposito and Von Gorman Strike it Rich in “Pawn Shop” [Advance Review]

By Zach Wilkerson | Jan 27, 2014 | Reviews

With “Pawn Shop,” Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman show how connected we really are. Not with smart phones and social media, but through the random daily interactions of perfect strangers. The result, in a few words, is “all the feels.” Read on for a few more words about “Pawn Shop.” Written by Joey Esposito […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 1/22/14

By Multiversity Staff | Jan 24, 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: High Crimes #6

By Alice W. Castle | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

Time to set up base camp as we reach the halfway point of Chris Sebela and Ibrahim Moustafa’s high-altitude noir, “High Crimes”. Things have gotten crazy since we last checked in. Written by Christopher Sebela Illustrated by Ibrahim Moustafa 19,000 feet above sea level and 10,000 more to go, Zan Jensen is locked into a […]

Review: Dead Body Road #2

By Michelle White | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

The first issue of “Dead Body Road” was a solid piece of work, immersing us in a gritty (if conventional) revenge story. This second issue takes us some unexpected places and keeps the plot engaging (enGaging?) as our antihero hits up a diner. Written by Justin Jordan Illustrated by Matteo Scalera Will a standoff in […]

Review: Hawkeye #16

By Zach Wilkerson | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

For his next trick, Matt Fraction radically alters the base ten numeral sequence forever. Is it a commentary on the futility of comic book numbering? Or perhaps a subliminal code unlocking the mystery of unlimited awesome. Hey, he has to find a way to top ‘Pizza Is My Business’ somehow. Written by Matt Fraction Illustrated […]

Review: All New X-Men #22.NOW

By Matt Dodge | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

A new chapter begins for the original X-Men, as Jean Grey faces interplanetary consequences and the mutants receive help from an unlikely galactic ally. Written by Brian Michael Bendis Illustrated by Stuart Immonen The arrival of the original X-Men in the present sent shockwaves through the Marvel Universe, but we’ve only seen the effects on […]

Review: FF #16

By James Johnston | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

One of Marvel’s zaniest, craziest, most colorful books to come out of Marvel Now! comes to a close. Spoilers ahead! Written by Matt Fraction, Lee Allred, Michael Allred, and Karl Kesel Illustrated by Michael Allred FINAL ISSUE! – “For All We Have And Are” • The final showdown. The last FF member standing, Scott Lang […]

Review: Black Widow #2

By Alice W. Castle | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

Because one “Black Widow” issue a month just isn’t enough, Nathan Edmondson and Phil Noto are back with another adventure with Natasha Romanoff. Written by Nathan Edmondson Illustrated by Phil Noto • In fact, it’s so good, that you won’t want to wait another month for the next issue. • And you won’t have to! […]

Review: Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two

By Vince Ostrowski | Jan 24, 2014 | Reviews

A top-notch creative team goes a long way toward making a delightfully light and funny “Judge Dredd” fish-out-of-water story. Written by Douglas Wolk Illustrated by Ulises Farinas Colors by Ryan Hill Lettered by Tom B. Long Dredd heads Californee way! As part of a judicial exchange program, Dredd is sent packing to Mega-City Two, a […]

Review: Batman #27

By Matt Dodge | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

The massive ‘Zero Year’ story reaches another milestone, and the relationship between Commissioner Gordon and the Dark Knight grows more complicated in “Batman” #27. Written by Scott Snyder Illustrated by Greg Capullo “ZERO YEAR” reaches an all-important crossroads as Batman and Jim Gordon try to turn the lights back on in Gotham City. This issue […]

Review: Justice League #27

By Zach Wilkerson | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

After exploring the origins of the Crime Syndicate, Geoff Johns shifts to a different approach for the last leg of this “Forever Evil” tie-in. Can you say, “Cyborg: Rebirth”? Written by Geoff Johns Illustrated by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Jesus Merino, and Vicente Cifuentes A FOREVER EVIL tie-in! With the Justice League still missing, a […]

Review: Samurai Jack #4

By Vince Ostrowski | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

IDW Publishing has been very good to their licensed cartoon titles, resulting in books that are sure to please fans of the properties and garner new fans alike. Written by Jim Zub Illustrated by Andy Suriano Colors by Josh Burcham A mystic queen of great power and beauty accepts no criticism, especially from a lowly […]

Review: All-New Invaders #1

By James Johnston | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

James Robinson and Steve Pugh give Marvel’s Golden Age a makeover in “All-New Invaders #1!” Read our spoiler-free review below! Written by James Robinson Illustrated by Steve Pugh “GODS AND SOLDIERS” PART ONE • Eisner Award winner James Robinson (STARMAN, EARTH 2) returns to MARVEL, uniting with Steve Pugh (ANIMAL MAN, HOTWIRE, GEN-X) to […]

Pick of the Week: Deadly Class #1

By Michelle White | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

On paper, “Deadly Class” sounds a bit like fellow Image comic “Five Weapons” – misfit youths going to assassin school and finding a place where their talents are needed. But where Jimmie Robinson’s comic is bright and surreal and family-friendly, “Deadly Class” is grit, grit, grit all the way through, starting things off grim and […]

Five Thoughts on Arrow’s “Blind Spot” [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Jan 23, 2014 | Reviews

1. The addiction plot is back One of the plotlines that seemed to go nowhere last year was about Detective Lance being an addict. I get why it was there (it humanized him a bit/showed how losing Sara had destroyed his life), but it didn’t really have a clear purpose in the grand scheme. That […]

Ales Kot Sets Everything You Thought You Knew Back to “Zero” with Issue #5 [Advance Review]

By Vince Ostrowski | Jan 21, 2014 | Reviews

“What if James Bond realized he was conditioned to believe he worked for people who had nothing but good intentions?” What if this series was about so much more than that? Issue 5 blows the doors wide open on the world of Edward Zero. Written by Ales Kot Illustrated by Will Tempest Colors by Jordie […]

Valiant (Re)visions: X-O Manowar #21 and Eternal Warrior #5 [Review]

By David Harper | Jan 21, 2014 | Reviews

Maybe the best week of Valiant releases in some time arrives, and here’s a spoiler: you’re going to want to buy these books. X-O Manowar #21 Written by Robert Venditti Illustrated by Cary Nord and Trevor Hairsine After reading Unity #3 last week, I had to wonder: what was going to happen with X-O Manowar […]

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 1/15/14

By Multiversity Staff | Jan 17, 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 […]

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