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Fairlady #2 (Review): The Dead Fairman Mystery

May 16, 2019
2 min

Fairlady #2 (Review): The Dead Fairman Mystery

FAIRLADY #2 Writer: Brian Schirmer Artist: Claudia Balboni Colorist: Marissa Louise Publisher: Image Comics 8/10 I read last issue on a whim, and was so happy I did. I had no prior knowledge and fell in love with the book. FAIRLADY stars Jenner Faulds, who after posing as man to fight in the war, returns home (The Feld) and becomes a Fairman (private investigator. Since she's the only Fairlady, she usually takes cases nobody else will. Along with her partner, Oanu. Setting a

Gideon Falls #13 (Review)

May 15, 2019
2 min

Gideon Falls #13 (Review)

GIDEON FALLS #13 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Andrea Sorrentino Colorist: Dave Stewart Letterer: Steve Wands Publisher: Image Comics 8/10 This issue takes us further through the looking glass, as Father Burke hunts the Laughing Man killer. This arc started off strong last month and doesn't let up with this issue. Lemire and Sorrentino continue to produce one of the most compelling and horrifying comics out today. This is two masters of their craft at work and we all get to rea

Paper Girls Vol. 1 (Review)

May 13, 2019
3 min

Paper Girls Vol. 1 (Review)

PAPER GIRLS VOL. 1 Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Artist: Cliff Chiang Colorist: Matt Wilson Publisher: Image Comics 8.5/10 PAPER GIRLS V.1, written by Brian K Vaughan (SAGA) and drawn by Cliff Chiang, filled a hole in my heart I didn’t realize that I had. Set during the early morning of the day after Halloween 1988, 12-year-old Erin wakes up to bike around her town delivering the local paper. I wish I knew how to ride a bike so that I could fully empathize with the feeling of biki

Batman and The Outsiders #1 (Review): New Team, Great Direction

May 10, 2019
2 min

Batman and The Outsiders #1 (Review): New Team, Great Direction

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #1 Writer: Bryan Hill Artist: Dexter Soy Colorist: Veronica Gandini Publisher: DC Comics 7/10 After months of waiting, this book was originally slated to be released in December, we finally get to read Bryan Hill's BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS. Teamed up with the awesome art of Dexter Soy, this book is off to a great start with a ton of potential. Fans of Hill's DETECTIVE COMICS run, will absolutely love that this picks up on threads from that arc. If you

War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery #2 (Review): Adventures in Asgardian Babysitting

May 10, 2019
2 min

War of the Realms: Journey into Mystery #2 (Review): Adventures in Asgardian Babysitting

WAR OF THE REALMS: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #2 Writers: Clint, Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy Artist: Andre Lima Araujo Colorist: Chris O'Halloran Publisher: Marvel Comics 8/10 The War of the Realms event has been a heavy load to keep up with. I’ve been reading Aaron’s THOR run in anticipation for this and it has not disappointed. There are currently 6 comics out, bearing the War of the Realms title, and although it’s a hefty load, each individual story are all fast-paced, fu

Flash #70 (Review): An Origin Retold

May 9, 2019
3 min

Flash #70 (Review): An Origin Retold

FLASH #70 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Howard Porter Colorist: Hi-Fi Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 When this storyline was first announced, I had mixed feelings. Not many people have been able to recapture that same feeling you get when you read BATMAN:YEAR ONE. While this could have come of as a cheap marketing ploy, it's far from that. Joshua Williamson and Howard Porter expand on an origin story that many of us all know very well, and expand on it in a way that is both hi

Deadly Class #38 (Review): Marcus and Maria Come Home

May 9, 2019
2 min

Deadly Class #38 (Review): Marcus and Maria Come Home

DEADLY CLASS #38 Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Wes Craig Colorist: Jordan Boyd Publisher: Image Comics 9/10 Any time a new issue of DEADLY CLASS comes out, you know it's gonna be a great week. This issue proves once again why this is consistently one of Image's best books. Since day one, Rick Remender and Wes Craig have brought a book unlike any other book on the stands. While this may be part 3 of 5 of the current arc, this is actually a great jumping on point for new reader

Excellence #1 (Review): A Book Worthy of It's Name

May 8, 2019
2 min

Excellence #1 (Review): A Book Worthy of It's Name

EXCELENCE #1 Writer: Brandon Thomas Artist: Khary Rhandolph Colorist: Emilio Lopez Publisher: Image Comics 9/10 Another Wednesday and another new Image book is being launched. EXCELLENCE is a story of a son, Spencer Dales, following in his father's enormous footsteps. The catch, his father is belongs to a secret society of black magicians called the Aegis. Their goal is to protect others, whom they deem have great potential, but never themselves. It's this premise that immedi

The Batman Who Laughs #5 (Review): Who Will Have The Last Laugh?

May 8, 2019
2 min

The Batman Who Laughs #5 (Review): Who Will Have The Last Laugh?

THE BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #5 Writer: Scott Snyder Art: Jock Colors: David Baron Letter: Sal Cipriano Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 Once again Snyder and Jock deliver one of the most twisted Batman comics in DC's long history. With a sadistic and terrifying villain. Batman seems to have met his match. The tension is rising as Bruce slips further and further into the darkness, as a result of the toxin coursing through is veins. This is unlike any Batman comic book I've ever read, which

The Goon #1 (Review): Still Kicking Ass

Geneviève Raza

May 6, 2019
2 min

The Goon #1 (Review): Still Kicking Ass

THE GOON (2019) #1 Writer: Eric Powell Artist: Eric Powell Colors: Rachael Cohen & Powell Publisher: Albatross Funny Books 8/10 I was glad to hear Eric Powell decided to bring back, from the dead, his fabulous character. With this new first issue written and illustrated by the famous creator, colors in teamwork with Rachael Cohen. For those who aren't quite familiar with this universe, THE GOON revolves around two awesomely funny characters: Goon and Franky. They live their d

Nailbiter and Twin Peaks: Small Town Murder Mystery Done Right (Vol.1 Review)

May 5, 2019
3 min

Nailbiter and Twin Peaks: Small Town Murder Mystery Done Right (Vol.1 Review)

NAILBITER VOL.1: THERE WILL BE BLOOD Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Mike Henderson Colorist: Adam Guzowski Letterer: John J. Hill Publisher: Image Comics 8/10 When I think of small town murder mysteries, I think of David Lynch's "Twin Peaks". Lynch revolutionized television and had audiences entangled in an intricate web of characters, secrets, mythos, and the supernatural as Special Agent Dale Cooper tried to uncover who really killed Laura Palmer. Being my absolute favor

Young Justice #5 (Review): What Happened to Tim's Memories?

May 2, 2019
2 min

Young Justice #5 (Review): What Happened to Tim's Memories?

YOUNG JUSTICE #5 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artists: John Timms, Kris Anka and Evan “Doc” Shaner Colorist: Gabe Eltaeb Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 As most of you readers already know, I'm a huge fan of YOUNG JUSTICE, going all the way back to it's first incarnation in the late 90's. Tim, Conner, and Bart are my favorite characters, besides Wally West of course. This series has been nothing short of amazing so far, getting to read these characters again has been an absolute de

DCeased #1(Review): Darkseid Was

May 2, 2019
3 min

DCeased #1(Review): Darkseid Was

DCEASED #1 Writer: Tom Taylor Artists: Trevor Hairsine & Stefano Gaudiano, James Harren Colorist: Rain Beredo Letterer: Saida Temofonte Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 Since 1968, pop culture has been obsessed with zombies. George A. Romero set precedent in the horror genre and culture by introducing a whole new sub-genre to horror and writing that has since influenced movies, comics, books and television for years and will continue to do so. We’ve seen all sorts of undead. From ha

Savage Avengers #1(Review): Blood, Booze, and Brawls

May 2, 2019
2 min

Savage Avengers #1(Review): Blood, Booze, and Brawls

SAVAGE AVENGERS #1 Writer: Gerry Duggan Artist: Mike Deodato, Jr. Colorist: Frank Martin Letterer: Travis Lanham Publisher: Marvel Comics 7/10 Just as advertised, we get a book full of savagery, violence, and tons of action. Gerry Duggan's action packed script, coupled with the always phenomenal Mike Deodato Jr. made this an entertaining read that's defiantly worth checking out. While I think reading AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME would have helped, it was by no mean necessary. Th

Spencer & Locke 2 #1(Review): Our Heroes Deal With A Roach Problem

May 2, 2019
2 min

Spencer & Locke 2 #1(Review): Our Heroes Deal With A Roach Problem

SPENCER AND LOCKE 2 #1 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jorge Santiago Jr. Colorist: Jasen Smith Letterer: Colin Bell Publisher: Action Lab Comics 9/10 Everyone's favorite detectives are back, Spencer and Locke. Detective Locke is a damaged guy that partners up with his imaginary friend Spencer, who happens to be a 7ft. tall panther. If you haven't read the first volume of this unbelievable series, stop reading right now. Seriously, go buy the first volume, then come back here an

Year of the Villain #1(Review): The Villains Time Is Now

May 1, 2019
2 min

Year of the Villain #1(Review): The Villains Time Is Now

YEAR OF THE VILLAIN #1 Writers: Scott Snyder, Brian Michael Bendis and James Tynion IV Artists: Jim Cheung, Alex Maleev and Francis Manapul Colorists: Tomeu Morey, Maleev and Manapul Publisher: DC Comics 8/10 This is it guys, the Year of the Villain has started. With so many villain centric stories set to premier over the next couple months, this was the perfect primer. With an all star cast of creators and at $0.25 there is no reason not to pick this book up. If you've been

Little Bird #1 (Review): A Stunning and Thought Provoking Debut

Geneviève Raza

Apr 29, 2019
2 min

Little Bird #1 (Review): A Stunning and Thought Provoking Debut

LITTLE BIRD#1 Writer: Darcy Van Poelgeest Artist: Ian Bertram Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth Publisher: Image Comics 8/10 I can never resist Image Comics releases. They know how to reach out to me through their marketing. So, when LITTLE BIRD was announced, I was more than excited and was even happier when I bought the first number. Written by Darcy Van Poelgeest and illustrated by Ian Bertram, LITTLE BIRD is all about resistance and identity. The story starts off in Canada aft

Thanos #1 (Review) A Father Meets His Daughter

Apr 27, 2019
2 min

Thanos #1 (Review) A Father Meets His Daughter

THANOS #1 Writer: Tini Howard Artist: Ariel Olivetti Publisher: Marvel 8/10 In the aftermath of 2018’s INFINTY WARS event, we are given the first installment of the new Thanos miniseries. In a story written by Tini Howard and depicted with the art of Ariel Olivetti, which I consider to be a continuation of Jason Aaron’s THANOS RISING. I highly recommend reading that prior to this mini in order to grasp certain aspects of where I think Howard is trying to go with this. The is

Action Comics #1010 (Review) Superman Undercover

Apr 25, 2019
2 min

Action Comics #1010 (Review) Superman Undercover

ACTION COMICS #1010 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Steve Epting Colorist: Brad Anderson Publisher: DC Comics 8/10 Who would have thought that one of the best spy stories in years would come in ACTION COMICS, I sure didn't. From the beginning of Bendis' run on this title it has been one of DC's best books, but this current arc has been by far it's best arc yet. In "Leviathan Rising" we have seen most of the major spy organizations destroyed, with it's leaders scattered

Heroes In Crisis #8 (Review): A Killer Confession

Apr 24, 2019
3 min

Heroes In Crisis #8 (Review): A Killer Confession

HEROES IN CRISIS #8 Writer: Tom King Artists: Mitch Geads & Travis Moore Colors: Mitch Gerads Publisher: DC Comics 8/10 HEAVY SPOILERS AHEAD I've never been more conflicted with a comic book in my life, and I've been reading comics for 26 years. This was without a doubt one of the most gut wrenching and emotional issue I've ever read. Anybody that knows me, is well aware of the fact that Wally West is not only my favorite Flash, but favorite character of all time. My first co