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Review: Snapshot #3

By Walt Richardson | Apr 5, 2013 | Reviews

As arc-based storytelling becomes the norm and decompression reigns, issues often fall into one of two (negative) categories: either nothing exciting happens, or nothing of substance happens. The penultimate issue of “Snapshot” reminds writers and readers alike that, yes, you can have your cake and eat it, too. Written by Andy Diggle Illustrated by Jock […]

Review: Thanos Rising #1

By Matthew Meylikhov | Apr 5, 2013 | Reviews

One of Marvel’s Biggest Bads of All Time gets the re-done origin treatment in “Thanos Rising” from the powerhouse creative team of Jason Aaron and Simone Binachi. There’s so much riding on this, though, that does the book rise on its own or sink under the weight? Lets find out. Written by Jason Aaron Illustrated […]

Five Thoughts on Arrow’s “Unfinished Business” [Review]

By James Johnston | Apr 4, 2013 | Reviews

1.) Quentin Lance, The Hero Starling City Needs… and the only one it has. Quentin continued being literally the only cop this week, investigating the death of a young girl who got hit by a car while on Vertigo. It’s a real shame, similar thing happened to my best friend when he was walking home […]

Review: Knuckleheads #1

By Michelle White | Apr 4, 2013 | Reviews

Who needs a quick hit of hilarity? Because you’re liable to get at least a few chuckles out of the ten pages that make up this first issue of “Knuckleheads”. Published by Monkeybrain, and centering on a dudebro superhero and his long-suffering roomie, you’d better believe there’s multum in parvo going on here. Written by […]

Valiant (Re)visions: Harbinger Wars #1 and Shadowman #6 [Review]

By David Harper and Brandon Burpee | Apr 4, 2013 | Reviews

David: Brandon…it’s a big week. Finally, Harbinger Wars is here. It feels like we’ve been talking about this for months and months and months, but we’re now in its midst. Let’s talk about that book from Josh Dysart, Duane Swierczynski, Clayton Henry, Clayton Crain and Mico Suayan first. How did the first issue work for […]

Review: Polarity #1

By Matthew Meylikhov | Apr 4, 2013 | Reviews

Despite your pseudo-bohemian appearance and vaguely leftist doctrine of beliefs, you can’t help but be a bit excited or intrigued about Say Anything’s Max Bemis making a comic inspired by the hit album …Is A Real Boy. Proto-typical non-conformist. Read on for a review. Written by Max Bemis Illustrated by Jorge Coehlo From the mind of […]

Review: Detective Comics #19

By Zach Wilkerson | Apr 4, 2013 | Reviews

Celebrating what would’ve be the 900th issue of DC’s longest running series, the over-sized “Detective Comics” #19 is packed full of anthology style stories and pinups expected in an anniversary issue. The question is, does all the fanfare and extra content justify a $7.99 price tag? Written by John Layman and James Tynion IV Illustrated […]

Review: Swamp Thing #19

By Vince Ostrowski | Apr 4, 2013 | Reviews

Scott Snyder, Yanick Paquette, and Marco Rudy wrapped up their “Swamp Thing” story in a neat little bow before leaving. What they left behind was, at its core, a pretty strong horror love story that was perhaps a bit hampered by drawn-out crossovers with “Animal Man.” Charles Soule picks the series up with a pretty […]

Review: Bedlam #6

By Walt Richardson | Apr 4, 2013 | Reviews

“Bedlam” reaches the end of its first arc, and the final issue with illustrator Riley Rossmo, this week. I’m trying to come up with a good “skin a cat” joke but struggling, so let’s just get to the review. Written by Nick Spencer Illustrated by Riley Rossmo “Confession.” Due to the nature of serial storytelling […]

Mignolaversity: Abe Sapien #1 [Review]

By Brian Salvatore | Apr 3, 2013 | Reviews

In case you’ve been in a coma for the past month, you must be aware that today is the release of “Abe Sapien” #1. “Dark and Terrible” is the first arc of this new ongoing, and your faithful Mignolaversity bros are here to give you the skinny on just how great it is! Written by […]

G.I. JOEversity: G.I. Joe – Retaliation [Review]

By Chad Bowers | Apr 2, 2013 | Reviews

First things first — because this is what most of you want to know — G.I. Joe: Retaliation is a better G.I. Joe movie than its predecessor, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Havings said that, let’s address Retaliation director Jon Chu’s question, asked conspiciously over the end credits to the tune of The Heavy’s […]

Five Thoughts on The Walking Dead’s “Welcome to the Tombs” [Review]

By David Harper | Apr 1, 2013 | Reviews

On an unfortunate evening of scheduling, Game of Thrones had its season premiere at the same time as The Walking Dead had its finale. One show being perhaps the greatest production on television of the day, and the other being The Walking Dead. How did The Walking Dead stand up? Find out below, in our […]

Ten Thoughts on Game of Thrones’ “Valar Dohaeris”

By Matthew Meylikhov | Apr 1, 2013 | Reviews

What? Ten thoughts? Isn’t this supposed to be a five thought column? Well, I’m sorry, but there is just too much exciting stuff to talk about to be condensed into five thoughts. I’ll keep them short overall, no worries, but I’m a glutton for writing — and, come on, there’s some cool stuff in this […]

Five Thoughts on Doctor Who’s “The Bells of Saint John”

By Matthew Meylikhov | Mar 31, 2013 | Reviews

Oh boy, Doctor Who is back! Hopefully after everyone complained about the first half of this season we can all sit down and enjoy the second half together, right? … Right? Ok, lets get on with it, then. Switching to the five thoughts format instead of essay format, here are some reactions to this week’s […]

Review: Time Warp #1

By Brian Salvatore | Mar 29, 2013 | Reviews

Although it is literally right there in the title, the fact that most of these stories deals with time travel in some sort of theoretical fashion was still a bit of a surprise for me. Maybe it shouldn’t have been, but oh well. At least the solicit doesn’t make a Rocky Horror Picture…ah, damn it. […]

Five Thoughts on Arrow’s “Salvation” [Review]

By James Johnston | Mar 29, 2013 | Reviews

1.) So about that upswing from before the break… I mentioned a while back that Arrow was growing into a pretty exciting series and… well combined with last week’s mediocre run I believe that ship has sailed. Maybe it’s the contradictory writing or the subplots that bring Ollie’s relatively exciting segments to a screeching halt but this show can […]

Review: Planetoid #5

By Vince Ostrowski | Mar 29, 2013 | Reviews

Ken Garing’s terrific self-made debut comes to an end in an issue that is both extremely poignant, but also encompasses everything that made the series exciting to follow. Written & Illustrated by Ken Garing Warfare ensues as the tyrannical forces of the Ono Mao attempt to wipe out the planetoid’s only hope for civilization! When […]

Review: Aquaman #18

By Zach Wilkerson | Mar 29, 2013 | Reviews

The second of Geoff Johns books continuing on the heels of the ‘Throne of Atlantis’ crossover, “Aquaman” #18 plays with the series’ fun new status quo and sets up major conflicts. Written by Geoff Johns Illustrated by Paul Pelletier • The critically-acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue with “DEATH OF A KING.” • Unfolding out of […]

Review: The Answer! #3

By Michelle White | Mar 29, 2013 | Reviews

The first issue of this Dark Horse miniseries about a genius librarian and masked vigilante was clever and engaging, and the second issue kicked the kookiness up an extra notch. What sort of twists await us now that we’ve gotten this far? Written by Dennis Hopeless Illustrated by Mike Norton While Devin is living out […]

Review: Guardians of the Galaxy #1

By Matthew Meylikhov | Mar 29, 2013 | Reviews

One of the most anticipated relaunches of the Marvel NOW! world was released this week. Does it match “All-New X-Men and “Uncanny X-Men,” or is it more of “Age of Ultron?” Find out in the review below. Written by Brian Michael Bendis Illustrated by Steve McNiven There’s a new rule in the galaxy: No one […]

Review: Green Hornet #1

By Vince Ostrowski | Mar 28, 2013 | Reviews

Mark Waid is comics go-to revival man. Want to relaunch a character with a fresh take, but focused on the traits that made them great? Then getting Mark Waid is a safe bet. After all, his recent takes on Daredevil, The Rocketeer, Hulk, and Steed and Mrs. Peel all were varying levels of enjoyable comic […]

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