Ryan BalkamOct 4, 20182 minBlackbird #1 (Review): Magic Is RealBLACKBIRD #1 Writer: Sam Humphries Artist: Jen Bartel Publisher: Image Comics 10/10 Wow, I mean what else can I say. Sam Humphries and...
Ryan BalkamOct 4, 20182 minLollipop Kids #1 (Review)Father and Son Knock It Outta the ParkLOLLIPOP KIDS #1 Writers: Adam and Aidan Glass Artist: Diego Yapur Publisher: Aftershock 8/10 I had the pleasure of doing in interview...
Ryan BalkamOct 3, 20183 minJustice League #9 (Review) The Calm Before the StormJUSTICE LEAGUE #9 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Jorge Jimenez Publisher: DC Comics 8/10 With each passing issue, this series continues to...
Ryan BalkamOct 2, 20182 minTalking with Artist Pere PerezPere Perez has become one of the hottest new artists in the industry. He helped shape the Valiant Universe with his work on numerous...
Ryan BalkamOct 1, 20185 minLCS Spotlight: Collector's ParadiseCollector's Paradise has been my favorite comic book store since I was 13 years old, so 18 years. I have seen the store change so much...
Ryan BalkamSep 28, 20183 minTalking with Comic Book Artist Ray-Anthony HeightYou know as much as I feel I get sucked into social media too much, there are times it can be really helpful. I love finding new creators...
Ryan BalkamSep 27, 20185 minJim Valentino: The Man That Helped Revolutionize ImageI was fortunate enough to talk with the legendary Jim Valentino this past week, who has done so much for Image Comics and the industry as...
Ryan BalkamSep 27, 20182 minAction Comics #1003 (Review): A Little Kryptonite Never Hurt AnybodyACTION COMICS #1003 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Yannick Paquette Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 Somewhere, I imagine Jerry Siegel and...
Ryan BalkamSep 27, 20183 minDoomsday Clock #7 (Review): Enter Dr. ManhattanDOOMSDAY CLOCK #7 Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Gary Frank Colorist: Brad Anderson Publisher: DC Comics 10/10 SPOILERS AHEAD So we're 7...
Ryan BalkamSep 26, 20183 minHeroes in Crisis #1 (Review) Brutal and Emotional ReadHeroes In Crisis #1 Writer: Tom King Artist: Clay Mann Colorist: Tomeu Morey Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 SPOILERS AHEAD When you hear the...
Ryan BalkamSep 24, 20183 minPete Woods: Going Under the HoodPete Woods has been drawing comic books professionally since the 90's. He's worked on some of the biggest books like Action Comics,...
Ryan BalkamSep 23, 20182 minVenom by Donny Cates vol. 1(Review)VENOM Vol. 1 Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Ryan Stegman Inker: JP Mayer Colorist: Frank Martin Published by: Marvel Comics 10/10 I first...
Ryan BalkamSep 22, 20184 minErik Larsen: The Man Behind the DragonErik Larsen has written/drawn some of the biggest characters in comics ( Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Aquaman, and of course Spider-Man)....
Ryan BalkamSep 21, 20183 minReturn of Wolverine #1 (Review): He's Back BabyReturn of Wolverine #1 Writer: Charles Soule Penciller: Steve McNiven Inker: Jay Leisten Colorist: Laura Martin Publisher: Marvel Comics...
Ryan BalkamSep 20, 20186 minDoug Mahnke: Artist ExtraordinaireDoug Mahnke has been drawing comics sine the 80's and has had an unbelievable career. He's worked on so many great titles/characters...
Ryan BalkamSep 20, 20182 minMister Miracle #11 (Review): The End Is NearMister Miracle #11 Writer: Tom King Artist: Mitch Gerads Publisher: DC Comics 10/10 If you would have told me a year ago that a Mister...
Ryan BalkamSep 20, 20182 minBatman: Damned #1 (Review)Batman: Damned #1 Writer: Brian Azzarello Artist: Lee Bermejo Publisher: DC/DC Black Label 9/10 When DC Black Label was first announced I...
Ryan BalkamSep 19, 20185 minBrian Wood: Politically Charged and Socially ConsciousI remember picking up the fist trade of "DMZ" a few years ago, I didn't know who Brian Wood was yet, after reading it I instantly became...
Ryan BalkamSep 18, 20182 minThe Return of Wolverine is Upon UsTomorrow, after years of waiting, the one and only Wolverine is coming back. While he technically first resurfaced in the Marvel legacy...
Ryan BalkamSep 18, 20183 minChattin' With Viktor BogdanovicViktor Bogdanovic has quickly become one of the most sought after comic book artists. His career really took off after his Batman: Arkham...