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Review: The Flash #26

By | Jan 3, 2014 | Reviews

Barry Allen takes to the air to fight Spitfire before she can unleash deadly bioweapons on Central City, in a standalone, and by-the-numbers, standalone issue of “The Flash”. Written by Christos Gage Illustrated by Neil Googe In this special standalone story, The Flash loses someone important to him. To catch the villain responsible, The Flash […]

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Review: Aquaman #26

By | Jan 3, 2014 | Reviews

Let’s all welcome Jeff Parker to DC Comics, because if “Aquaman” #26 is any indication, he’s on the right track to doing some fine work here. It’s not all there yet, but there is plenty of cause for hope. Written by Jeff Parker Illustrated by Paul Pelletier & Netho Diaz “Sea of Storms” begins with […]

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Review: The Twilight Zone #1

By | Jan 3, 2014 | Reviews

J. Michael Stracyzynski and Guiu Villanova adapt the seminal horror series, “The Twilight Zone” into a new comic series! Will it live up to the legendary program? Read below for the twist. Spoilers ahead!   Written by J. Michael Stracyznski  Illustrated by Guiu Villanova The Twilight Zone, Issue One: Trevor Richmond is a Wall Street investor who […]

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Review: Juice Squeezers #1

By | Jan 2, 2014 | Reviews

There’s more to tweenhood than being short, sweaty, and awkward – especially when your town’s being invaded by insects, and small people are needed to get the dirty work done. From “Stray Bullets” creator David Lapham comes this off-kilter miniseries about bugs and the kids that squash them — and if I told you there […]

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Review: Dead Boy Detectives #1

By | Jan 2, 2014 | Reviews

We all know you’re waiting anxiously for the next issue of “Sandman Overture.” In the mean time, we have Toby Litt and Mark Buckingham’s foray into Gaiman’s world with “Dead Boy Detectives” #1. The surprising thing is, this book just might leave you saying “Dream who?” Written by Toby Litt and Mark Buckingham Illustrated by […]

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Review: Superman Unchained #5

By | Jan 2, 2014 | Reviews

The action takes a break and Jim Lee gets an art assist in the latest issue of the increasingly grand “Superman Unchained”. Written by Scott Snyder Illustrated by Jim Lee and Dustin Nguyen Superman and Wraith form an alliance to rescue a hostage and strike at the heart of Ascension, but the mission goes awry […]

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Review: Umbral #2

By | Jan 2, 2014 | Reviews

Antony Johnston & Chris Mitten apply their unique talents to a new genre in comics and the results are just as exciting as they were on “Wasteland”, while being completely different. Written by Antony Johnston Illustrated by Christopher Mitten Colors by John Rauch Lettered by Thomas Mauer The Umbral are invading, and only Rascal knows […]

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Pick of the Week: Manhattan Projects #17

By | Jan 2, 2014 | Reviews

Yeah, “Manhattan Projects” is our pick of the week. Considering that we’ve dedicated thousands of words to our love for this series, this really shouldn’t come as any kind of a shock. Yet, with issue #17, a side of Hickman that has almost never been seen before comes to life, dude. Read our review after […]

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Mignolaversity: Baltimore: Chapel of Bones #1 [Review]

By | Jan 1, 2014 | Reviews

The Baltimore comic weaves itself into the final chapters of the Baltimore novel. Full spoilers to follow, including a picture of the last page. Written by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden Illustrated by Ben Stenbeck Colors by Dave Stewart Lettering by Clem Robins After his long hunt, Baltimore finally confronts the vampire who destroyed his […]

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Review: The Saviors #1

By | Dec 27, 2013 | Reviews

Nearly three months after his last DC book appeared, James Robinson debuts his first work outside of DC in quite some time, which is utterly unlike anything he’s ever done before. Keep reading this spoiler-free review to see just how big of a step outside of his comfort zone this book turned out to be. […]

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Review: Avengers #24.NOW

By | Dec 27, 2013 | Reviews

With “Infinity” over and the first phase of his plans for The Avengers complete, Jonathan Hickman teams up with a slew of talented artists to start a new arc for “Avengers.” Read our review below! Written by Jonathan Hickman Illustrated by Esad Ribic, Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato, & Butch Guice “ROGUE PLANET” – Part 1 […]

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Review: Origin II #1

By | Dec 26, 2013 | Reviews

Marvel’s favorite mutant gets yet another look at his beginnings in “Origin II” from Kieron Gillen and Adam Kubert. Will this be a refreshing take on Logan or just another retread? Read our review to find out!   Written by Kieron Gillen Illustrated by Adam Kubert Part 1 of 5! A few years after the […]

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Raggedy Man, Goodnight – Looking at Matt Smith’s Farewell to the Doctor [“Time of the Doctor” Review]

By | Dec 25, 2013 | Reviews

(Normally we do these articles in Five Thoughts, but I’m afraid I have a bit more than five thoughts this time. But I’ve been reviewing Doctor Who since Smith and Moffat took over, so, y’know, forgive me.) Oh. And some spoilers are discussed, but none you can’t predict, sweetie. One thing that’s perhaps fair to […]

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Review: Saga #17

By | Dec 20, 2013 | Reviews

Hold up. Before we get to the review, I want to slide this little warning right up in here: due to the nature of this issue (meaning: balls-to-the-wall crazypants) there will be some discussion of the events of this issue that are highly spoilerrific. Don’t come crying to me if you haven’t read the issue, […]

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Review: Zero #4

By | Dec 20, 2013 | Reviews

Ales Kot teams up with “Change” companion Morgan Jeske for another terrific issue of this progressive, thinking man’s spy-thriller. Written by Ales Kot Illustrated by Morgan Jeske Rio, 2019. Edward Zero looks in a mirror and the mirror gives him unsettling answers. The mirror being Carlyle, ex-Agency spy, holed up in a favela, running his […]

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Review: Daredevil #34

By | Dec 20, 2013 | Reviews

The times are changing for Matt Murdock, and as the end of an era draws closer in “Daredevil” #34, the Man Without Fear must face the Sons of the Serpent in battle over NYC. Written by Mark Waid Illustrated by Javier Rodriguez Daredevil’s become New York’s most dangerous man–the self-appointed prosecutor of the Sons of […]

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Review: FF #15

By | Dec 20, 2013 | Reviews

Lee and Michael Allred ramp up the action in this penultimate issue of the Faux-Four era of “FF!” But will the plot get lost among all the zaniness? Does it matter? Read our review below! Written by Matt Fraction and Lee Allred Illustrated by Michael Allred • Invasion Latveria: the Video Game! • Four stand-in […]

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