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Sara (Review): The Beauty In War

May 20, 2019
2 min

Sara (Review): The Beauty In War

SARA Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Steve Epting Colorist: Elizabeth Breitweiser Letterer: Rob Steen Publisher: TKO Studios 9/10 When TKO Studios, first came out, they announced that they were here to change the way we read comics. So far they've done that, and more. With their binge release model, you now get a whole story at once (six individual issues, a TPB, or digitally). When they first announced their first wave of books, SARA stood out to me. I've always been a huge fan

McFarlane, Capullo and More on Spawn 300

May 20, 2019
2 min

McFarlane, Capullo and More on Spawn 300

Todd McFarlane’s SPAWN character to reach a historic milestone, reaching it's 300th issue an dmaking it the longest-running, creator-owned comic in the world. To help celebrate this momentous occasion, McFarlane has gathered a team of superstar creators from the comic industry to contribute to this giant sized 72-page book. The big news for SPAWN #300 is that award-winning artist, Greg Capullo (Batman), returns to illustrate SPAWN. Capullo first brought his talents to Image

Image Comics: The Rise of A New Giant?

Geneviève Raza

May 20, 2019
3 min

Image Comics: The Rise of A New Giant?

If you follow me on Instagram (@lifeofageekymind), you must’ve realized by now how big of a fan I am of Image Comics. My feed is 95% Image Comics. The thing is, I don’t even do it on purpose. I always browse in stores and pick up books that attract my curiosity either because of the story or the art… And 9 times out of 10 they are published by Image Comics. Last month, Image Comics became the first publisher to dominate an entire category for the Eisner Awards. Every nominati

Amazing Spider-Man #21 (Review): The Hunter Reveals Himself

May 17, 2019
2 min

Amazing Spider-Man #21 (Review): The Hunter Reveals Himself

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #21 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Gerardo Sandoval Inker: Victor Nava Colorist: Edgar Delgado & Erick Arciniega Publisher: Marvel Comics 7/10 SPOILERS AHEAD Nick Spencer's "Hunted" arc nears it's conclusion in this latest issue and we finally learn Kraven's true intentions. While this arc has had it's ups and downs, with some of the HU issues being better than the main story, this issue is right in the middle. I had high hopes for this arc, I mean Kraven is

Naomi #5 (Review): The Truth Will Set You Free

May 17, 2019
2 min

Naomi #5 (Review): The Truth Will Set You Free

NAOMI #5 Writers: Brian Michael Bendis & David Walker Art: Jamal Campbell Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 SPOILERS AHEAD This book continues to surprise me with each passing issue. Just when you think you have things figured out, you get thrown another curveball. Bendis, Walker, and Campbell have created something so special with this book. From it's fantastic story to jaw dropping visuals, it's one of the books I most look forward to reading every month. MXLLS This issue has fin

Guardians of the Galaxy #5 (Review): The Goddess of Death Has Arrived

May 16, 2019
2 min

Guardians of the Galaxy #5 (Review): The Goddess of Death Has Arrived

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #5 Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Geoff Shaw Colorist: David Curiel Publisher: Marvel Comics 9/10 SPOILERS AHEAD Cates and Shaw continue to kick things up a notch with this latest issue. This series has been nothing short of great. I know some people say they like Cates' VENOM series better, but I love this new team he's assembled and the story is really good. Having written THANOS previously, which Shaw drew as well, it was only fitting that this first a

Batman #71 (Review): The Fall and The Fallen Pt.2

May 16, 2019
2 min

Batman #71 (Review): The Fall and The Fallen Pt.2

BATMAN #71 Writer: Tom King Artists: Mikel Janin and Jorge Fornes Colorists: Jordie Bellaire Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 Tom King continues to put Batman though the ringer. During his run, he has broken Batman down psychologically. The mastermind behind it all, Bane. When Bane couldn't beat him physically he turned to the phycological route, continuously putting him through traumatic experiences and pulling the strings behind many of Bruce's recent troubles. This issue ups the

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

Marissa Louise: Colorist Extraordinaire

May 15, 2019
4 min

Marissa Louise: Colorist Extraordinaire

Marissa Louise has been coloring in the comic book industry for over years. Coming from a background in fine arts, she is one of the most gifted artist in the medium. Her range from bright YA magic comics (SPELL ON WHEELS) to darker books such (HEX WIVES and ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK) make her one of the most versatile colorists working in comics. Her work on the newly launched FAIRLADY, blew me away and instantly made me a fan. True fans of the comic book medium know how essentia

The Comic Lounge Picks of the Week (5/15)

May 14, 2019
4 min

The Comic Lounge Picks of the Week (5/15)

Wow! What a week it's been. We got a new "Spider-Man: Far From Home" trailer, which teased so much new stuff being added to the MCU (a multiverse?!?!?). It picks up right after Endgame and sets up Phase 4 of the MCU. It looks like it might be the best Spider-Man movie yet. Also, any of you "Game of Thrones" fans that saw last night's episode, WTF!!!. That was such a brutal episode. I won't go into any details in case you haven't watched it. But with one episode left, it will

Interview with John Arcudi

May 14, 2019
4 min

Interview with John Arcudi

John Arcudi has been writing comics since the late 80's. He's worked on numerous books based on films, such as Terminator, Robocop, Predator and Alien. He went on to write for both Marvel and DC, on books like Conan, Batman and Doom Patrol. What he's best know for though, was co-creating The Mask, along with Dough Mahnke. The character was a cult hit and even spawned a feature film starring Jim Carrey. Along with Mahnke, they also created MAJOR BUMMER at DC, that became a cu

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

Vita Ayala: Talks Writing, Xena, and More

May 10, 2019
4 min

Vita Ayala: Talks Writing, Xena, and More

Over the past couple years, Vita Ayala has taken the comic book world by storm. They were apart of the first graduating class of DC’s annual Talent Development Workshop, and their first published story featured Wonder Woman. From there they worked on BATMAN BEYOND, SUICIDE SQUA, NAD MORE WONDER WOMAN at DC. It was their work on THEWILDS, at Black Mask, with Emily Pearson that has shown what a unique talent they really are. This zombie story about a Runner named Daisy goes loo

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

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