Welcome To Golgonooza: Reviewing ‘Once Upon A Time At The End Of The World’ #7
In comic books, just as in life, one thing is certain: when things look brighter than they’ve ever been, certain
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Author: Tom Smithyman
Advance Review: Tula Lotay’s Art Lifts ‘Barnstormers’ #1 To The Stratosphere
Digital comics are fine for readers looking for a good story or those without much space for long boxes full
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Review: ‘Phantom Road’ #5 Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Some questions get answered while new conundrums emerge. That’s typically the sign of a compelling page-turner, which is precisely what
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Review: ‘Hairball’ #4 Isn’t Exactly The Cat’s Meow
The end is an odd time to add some background. Then again, defying expectations is something that writer Matt Kindt
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Advance Review: Crackerjack Has Descended Into Darkness In `Torrent’ #5
In only five issues of Torrent, Michelle Metcalf has been through a lot. Her secret identity has been revealed to
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Advance Review: Confronting The Angel Killer In `Blood Tree’ #6
For a fantastical story about a serial killer who preys on the families of other criminals – forcing them to
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Advance Review: There’s Little To Like In ‘Crusader’ #1
Let’s get this out of the way to begin with: I do not think Crusader is a good comic book.
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Advance Review: Odd Pacing Negates The Horror In ‘Brynmore’ #1
Brynmore #1 is a slow-burn horror story. Like really…slow…burn. At least, that’s what it seems to be. So much of
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Advance Review: Back To The Ordinary Terror In ‘W0rldtr33’ #3
We now return to our regularly scheduled story. After an issue in which writer James Tynion IV had fun exploring
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Over-The-Top Visual Bombast: Discussing Comics And Crowdfunding With ‘Murder. Death. Kill.’ Creators
Murder. Death. Kill. has got to be one of the most intimidating titles for a comic book. But if co-creators
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Wingstop Gets Into The ‘Secret Invasion’ Game With Classified Menu
They are wings flavors that even Nick Fury would love. You’ve heard about secret menus at your favorite restaurants? Wingstop
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Watch The New Trailer For Art Baltazar’s `Yahga – The Crazynobi Tales’
Call it cray cray. Eisner Award-winning creator Art Baltazar is back with a new kid-friendly book Aug. 1. Baltazar’s latest
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Advance Review: Gluttony Is Everywhere — Literally — In ‘Exorcists Never Die’ #3
This month’s sin is gluttony! As combat exorcists Syd and Ellen make their way through the Hellscraper – a building
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Advance Review: Lemire’s Labor Of Love ‘Fishflies’ #1 Is Worth The Wait
Fishflies has been a long-gestating project for Jeff Lemire. It was worth the wait. Originally presented as part of Lemire’s
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“We’re All In Pain” — Discussing ‘Vampirella/Dracula: Rage’ With Writer Christopher Priest
In the upcoming series Vampirella/Dracula: Rage, writer Christopher Priest pulls off an epic role reversal. This time, Vampirella goes on
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HeroesCon 2023: Adding To My Personal Collection Of Batman Artwork
After back-to-back weekends of cons – not to mention the momentous haul from the Lake Como show just last month,
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A More Innocent Age: Discussing Crowdfunding With Artist Bo Hampton
During the recently concluded HeroesCon, comics veteran Bo Hampton launched a new crowdfunding campaign for his upcoming book Bo Hampton’s
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HeroesCon 2023: Artists Discuss The Challenges Of Drawing ‘Star Wars’ Comics
While the third season of The Mandalorian wrapped up in April, the comic book based on the Disney+ show’s second
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Advance Review: Role Reversal At Play In ‘Rogue Sun’ #13
Talk about a role reversal. For the first several issues of Rogue Sun, Dylan Siegel was receiving not-so-welcome advice from
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Advance Review: `TerrorWar’ #3 Feels Stuck In A Creative Slump
For many comics, a storytelling lag is inevitable. Sometimes it’s deliberate to slow down the story’s pace after a large
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Like You Are There – Experiencing HeroesCon 2023 Through Photos
HeroesCon 2023 is in full swing this weekend in Charlotte. With panels, artist and vendors galore, attendees have more than
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Advance Review: Emotions Run Hot In ‘Time Before Time’ #24
Would you risk everything – even time itself – to go back into the past as saved a loved one?
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‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Meets ‘Veronica Mars’: Writer Erik Palicki Discusses ‘Black’s Myth’
Ahoy Comics’ Black’s Myth is back June 21 with a new miniseries subtitled The Key to His Heart, written by
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Advance Review: `Swan Songs’ #1 Finds The Beauty In Endings
The end of the world never looked so beautiful. In artist Martin Simmonds hands, even a dying mother and a
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HeroesCon Returns To Charlotte This Weekend With A Focus On Comic Books
As odd as it may sound, HeroesCon is one of the few remaining comic conventions that actually focus on comic
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Review — `Murder Inc.: Jagger Rose’ #2 Showcases Oeming’s Art And Soma’s Colors
Call it alchemy. In comics, it’s those rare times when an illustrator and colorist work so perfectly together that they
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Leading ‘The Second Landing’ — Discussing Original Comic Art With The Green Room’s Iciar Palacios
After years of planning, Iciar Palacios recently launched The Green Room, a company that represents several Spanish artists. Palacios, the
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Fan Expo Dallas: Hayden Christensen Recalls His ‘Star Wars’ Journey
Hayden Christensen has faced many difficult decisions over his acting career. Returning to fill Darth Vader’s armor in last year’s
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Advance Review — ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Echoes’ #2 Focuses On Secondary Characters
One of the great injustices in Star Trek’s original series is that secondary characters were largely ignored in favor of
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Advance Review: Exploring The Kelvin Timeline In ‘Star Trek Library Collection’ Vol. 1
It’s difficult to believe that the JJ Abrams’ Star Trek film debuted 14 years ago. Since then, Trek has lived
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Fan Expo Dallas 2023: Going Batty For Original Batman Art
Fan Expo Dallas 2023 has concluded, which means it’s time to review my ever-growing portfolio of Batman original art. Typically,
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