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Tradewaiter: Daredevil – End of Days

By | Jul 29, 2013 | Columns

Originally announced in 2006, Brian Bendis and David Mack’s long gestating Daredevil story telling about the final days of the horned hero was finally released last year to various shades of critical acclaim (including a massively positive review of the first issue from yours truly). But now that it is wrapped and collected for all […]

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Tradewaiter: Clone Vol 1 – First Generation

By | Jul 15, 2013 | Columns

The nature versus Nurture debate is finally settled in this adventurous book filled with copy after copy of the main character. Written by David Schulner Illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp Dr Luke Taylor is not alone: he is a clone. Hidden from the public are countless men who appear identical to him, but none are […]

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Tradewaiter: Absolution

By | Jul 1, 2013 | Columns

Next week, the first issue of Cristos Gage’s “Absolution: Rubicon” will be released from Avatar Press. The first miniseries wrapped up over three years ago, and it’s understandable if you’ve forgotten about it (if you ever knew). Is it good enough to deserve a sequel after all this time? Written by Christos Gage Illustrated by […]

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Tradewaiter: The Creep

By | Jun 24, 2013 | Columns

I’d like to take a moment to draw your attention to a miniseries that has perhaps been overlooked. John Arcudi takes a break from “B.P.R.D.” to revive his character “The Creep” from the early nineties, and the result is truly something to behold. Written by John Arcudi Illustrated by Jonathan Case A young boy puts […]

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Tradewaiter: Saga of the Swamp Thing, Vol. 1

By | Jun 17, 2013 | Columns

Sometimes, you’re just 30 years behind on something. No big deal. Written by Alan Moore Illustrated by Steve Bissette, John Totleben and Rich Veitch Now in trade paperback, this title collects issues #21-27 of the seminal horror series, starting with “The Anatomy Lesson,” a haunting origin story with terrifying revelations. Look, I get it. I […]

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Tradewaiter: Silence & Co.

By | Jun 3, 2013 | Columns

Math time! Solve the following: (Crime fiction) x (small publisher) / (great value) = ? If you plugged that equation into your calculator correctly, it should read “Silence & Co.” Written by Gur Benshemesh Illustrated by Ron Randall A young hit-man takes on the world’s largest criminal bank. Dissatisfied as a hit-man, Alexander Maranzano feels […]

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Tradewaiter: Sabbath: All Your Sins Reborn

By | May 27, 2013 | Columns

Hyperbole is extremely common on the internet in general, and on comic sites in particular, but I say this with all the sincerity I can muster: This is one of the worst comics I’ve ever seen. Written by Matthew Tomao Illustrated by Josh Medors Is a man consumed by pure evil capable of redemption? Forged […]

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Tradewaiter: Harvest

By | Apr 22, 2013 | Columns

The hero is a drug-abusing former surgeon who’s given up on life. The villain helps people get the organs they need to live. In what world does this make sense? Written by A.J. Lieberman Illustrated by Colin Lorimer Human Traffickers. Rogue medical teams. Yakuza run organ mills and a six year-old drug fiend. Welcome to […]

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Tradewaiter: Last Days of an Immortal

By | Apr 15, 2013 | Columns

Tradewaiter changes its game this week and takes a look at an original graphic novel instead of collected issues. Surely this would only happen if the book were really, really good, or really, really bad, right? WHICH WILL IT BE? Written by Fabian Vehlmann Illustrated by Gwen De Bonneval When you live forever, what will […]

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