(Vertigo/DC Comics, 2014)
Written by Scott Snyder
Artwork by Rafael Albuquerque
Color Artwork by Dave McCaig
Lettering by Steve Wands
Skinner Sweet and Pearl Jones, the undead stars or Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque’s epic horror story American Vampire, are back after an extended hiatus and having just read the first issue of the second cycle, I can tell you it is worth the wait. Continue reading
(Marvel Comics, 2014)
Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick
Artwork by David Lopez
Color Artwork by Lee Loughridge
If you heard a strange sound Wednesday it was probably the huge collective sigh of relief heaved by the droves of Captain Marvel fans when this book finally, actually showed up on the racks of local comic shops around the world. Continue reading
Hello Bag and Boreders! What a lovely Monday morning. This is a new post that we are going to be throwing out every Monday on some of the things that are going on in the world of comics and entertainment. This will obviously be something that evolves as times moves on. Continue reading
(Marvel Comics, 2014)
Written by Charles Soule
Artwork by Javier Pulido
Color Artwork by Muntsa Vicente
Leters by Clayton Clowes
After many hours spent reading his work on such titles as Swamp Thing, Thunderbolts, Inhumanity, Superman/Wonder Woman, Red Lanterns and Letter 44, I have come to a very sane and quite logical conclusion which is that Charles Soule is a super hero. Continue reading
(DC Comics, 2014)
Written by Charles Soule
Artwork by Alessandro Vitti, Jim Calafiore
Color Artwork by Gabe Eltaeb
Lettering by Dave Sharpe
Charles Soule is without a doubt the hardest working man in comics. He is certainly prolific but more impressive than the sheer volume of his creative output is the quality of the work he produces. Soule is impossible to classify as any one type of writer because his work Continue reading
(Marvel Comics, 2014)
Written by James Robinson
Artwork by Steve Pugh
Color Artwork by GURU-eFX
Lettering by Cory Petit
When James Robinson left Earth 2 and effectively severed ties with DC, at least for the foreseeable future, I feared there would be an extended period of time without an on-going title being written by the outspoken and innovative Robinson. So when it was announced that the prolific writer was coming to Marvel I was ecstatic Continue reading
(Obscure Reference Comics, 2013)
Written by Luke J Halsall
Artwork by Graeme Kennedy
Lettering & Publshing by Gary Chudleigh
‘iHero’ has a premise I’m surprised I haven’t seen elsewhere. The idea is simple: an amazing tool has been invented and released to the public - the iHero. This device gives the user access to a large range of superpowers such as flight, teleportation, and super-speed, all of which we see right off the bat. Continue reading
(Uthank Comics, 2013)
Review by Franco Romualdez
Written & Drawn by Garry Mac
I love science fiction. No other genre provides storytellers with such immense creative freedom. Some of the world’s greatest comic book heroes started out as, and are very much still products of science fiction. Some examples include the infamous Continue reading
(DC Comics, 2014)
Review by Shawn Warner
Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis
Artwork by Howard Porter
Color Artwork by Hi-Fi (Brian Miller)
Lettering by Sal Cipriano
The first issue of Justice League 3000 was conspicuously light on humor especially for a Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis book. However it was still a really well written, exciting and entertaining first issue (you can read all about it in my review of issue #1) albeit a slight departure from their more comedic fare. Continue reading
BEST OF 2013
with Shawn Warner
So here we are about to close out another year and as sure as public drunkenness, unwanted gifts and over eating are all part of the festivities indulged in to celebrate the end of twelve months of Continue reading
BEST OF 2013
with Galen Garner
Best Comic Overall
The best comic that I have read this past year was Hawkeye by Matt Fraction. It could be that I love Hawkeye or it could be that I love Matt Fraction. Continue reading
(DC Comics, 2013)
Review by Shawn Warner
Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis
Artwork by Howard Porter
Color Artwork by Hi-Fi
Lettering by Sal Cipriano
This is a return of sorts to the Justice League for co-writers Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis as well as artist Howard Porter, who worked on Grant Morrison’s legendary JLA run. But this is a very different book and not just as far as the futuristic setting. Continue reading
Greetings and apologies fellow Gothamites, I must offer my most sincere request for your forgiveness for my absence last week. It seems even in Gotham the holidays can cause more chaos than a Riddler produced blackout. I tell you my friends that I would rather face The Joker, Killer Croc and Bane than a mob of WalMart Christmas shoppers waiting on queue for a deep discounted 52 inch hi def flat screen television Continue reading
(DC Comics, 2013)
Review by Shawn Warner
Written by Charles Soule
Artwork by Jesus Saiz
Color Artwork by Matthew Wilson
Lettering by Travis Lanham
When I first heard that Charles Soule was going to be following Scott Snyder on Swamp Thing I wasn’t very familiar with his work and being a huge fan of Snyder’s, I maintained a wait and see attitude. I honestly didn’t expect Continue reading
(Monkeybrain Comics, 2013)
Review by Brad Gischia
Written by Greg Pak
Based on the songs of Jonathan Coulton
Pencils and Inks by Takeshi Miyazawa
Colors by Jessica Kholinne
Letters by Simon Bowland
*Some Spoilage
(Cue deep and gravelly voiced announcer) “In a world…where zombie armies roam, where animated dolls creep into your nighttime bedroom, where giant alien squids hover over your town like a baby Cthulu…don’t look to your boss, don’t look to the government, look to…Code Monkey!” Continue reading
Greetings fellow Gothamites, this week we are coming to you from stately Wayne Manor, just 14 short miles northwest of Gotham City down Old North Pass. Lots of news from Hollywood this week on the Batman Versus Superman movie and all the hoopla surrounding the cinematic Bat-Universe in general, some big names weigh in including the most recent Dark Knight Christian Bale as well as avid Bat Fan and one of AMC’s Comic Book Men, director Kevin Smith. Continue reading
“the Legend of Batkid”
An Eyewitness Report
by Cory Thrall
Yesterday I was very proud to witness first-hand the birth of a brand new Superhero, one to be added among such names as Superman, Spider-Man, Captain America, etc. I saw the birth of a legend. I saw the birth of Batkid. Continue reading
Greetings and salutations fellow citizens of Gotham, this week we are on the beat with Lt. James Gordon in a Zero Year tie-in over at Detective Comics #25, then we go cross town over to Bridge City in Gotham where Continue reading
(DC Comics, 2013)
Review by Shawn Warner
Written by: Tom Taylor
Pencils by: Nicola Scott
Inks by: Trevor Scott
Color Art by: Peter Pantazis
There is a lot going on in Tom Taylor’s first issue of Earth 2 as he follows prolific writer James Robinson on the series. Over the past few issues the creative team has taken a decidedly darker approach and that seems to have carried over with Taylor’s arrival. Continue reading
(DC Comics, 2013)
Review by Shawn Warner
Written by: Mike Johnson
Artwork by: Eddy Barrows
Inking by: Eber Ferreira
Color Artwork by: Peter Pantazis
The Psi War story arc has seen the changing of the creative guard on Superman proper, the team that was manning the helm at the start of this narrative is not the same here Continue reading