SDCC 26: Taking A Bite Out Of The ‘Zombie Zero’ Hardcover With Writer Christopher Reda
Among the many panels at the recently wrapped San Diego Comic-Con, Critical Entertainment CEO Christopher Reda discussed several new comic books that
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Review — The Mystery Deepens In “Universal Monsters: Blood Of The Wolf Man’ #2
Is Adam Jaeger a werewolf or just an innocent victim? That’s the central mystery in Universal Monsters: Blood of the Wolf
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SDCC 2026: Dark Horse Announces Their Convention Exclusives
Exclusives are one of the reasons why people flock to Comic-Con International every year. And with skate decks, a sofubi,
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Review — “Odin’ #3 Explores White Power, Misogyny, And The Power Of Words
In the world of Odin, it’s not easy being a misogynistic white supremacist. Undercover journalist Adela has embedded herself with a
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SDCC 2026: Dark Horse Announces Panels And Creator Signings
With the comics world descending on San Diego this week for Comic-Con International, publisher Dark Horse Comics has announced a
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Advance Review: ‘Corpse Knight’ #4 Suffers From A Confusing Pacing Issue
They say never meet your heroes. That’s certainly the case in Corpse Knight #4. Up until now, young Foy has
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Advance Review: Robert Kirkman Returns To Superhero Comics In ‘Terminal’ #1
Creating a new world of superheroes and villains is quite an undertaking. It requires lots of backstory —
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Every Page Is An Adventure — Discussing ‘One Path Book 2: The White King’ With Creator Greg Broadmore
Hot on the heels of winning the 2026 Independent Press Award for One Path Book 1 comes the series’ second,
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For Your Eyes Only — Talking ‘Ian Fleming’s James Bond Signature Comic Strip Collection’ With Editor David Leach
Tom welcomes editor David Leach into the virtual panel room to discuss Titan’s upcoming Ian Fleming’s James Bond Signature Comic
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Review: ‘Of The Earth’ #3 Finally Shows Off The Wildcatter
We finally get a glimpse of the underground monster in Of the Earth #3. It’s taken until nearly halfway through
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Advance Review — The Epic Battle Continues Epically In ‘Invincible Universe: Battle Beast’ #11
Writing and illustrating a battle in a comic book is no easy feat. It requires smart pacing, enough
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Advance Review — ‘If Destruction Be Our Lot’ #3 Questions What It Means To Be Human
It turns out that humans aren’t quite as extinct as they were believed to be. The premise of If
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Advance Review — ‘Star Trek: The Last Starship’ #9 Suffers From Poor Character Development
Star Trek has always walked a fine line between militarism and diplomacy. Despite its naval ranks — not to
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Advance Review — ‘Three Moons/Three Worlds: Foundations’ #1 Teases Things To Come … Whatever They May Be
Don’t think of Three Moons/Three Worlds: Foundations #1 as the beginning of a planned comic book saga. Instead, consider it a teaser.
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Advance Review — ‘Dead By Daylight: The Hillbilly’ #4 Delivers An Unsatisfying Ending
Let’s start with the ending. Without giving anything away, the conclusion of Dead By Daylight: The Hillbilly #4 leads directly into the
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Review — ‘The Twilight Zone’ #9 Features Juni Ba’s Many Storytelling Talents
One of the great things about comic books based on classic television series is that they can tell a grander
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Review — ‘Witness Point’ #1 Battles Too Many Competing Elements
Witness Point is what you get when you blend modern noir with conspiracy theories then throw in circus life for
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A Lot Of Talk And Not Much Else — Reviewing ‘Blood & Thunder’ #15
It’s rare that a monthly comic book is accused of being too talky with not enough action, but that’s the
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We’re Pretty Terrified As A Species — Discussing ‘Don’t Go There’ With Author J.W. Ocker
The summer travel season is upon us. And as you’re thinking about whether to head to a beach, an urban
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Advance Review: Darrow Returns True To Form In ‘The Shaolin Cowboy: Staying A.I.Live’ #1
Not many writers can pull off a damning indictment of modern times — ranging from ICE detentions to the rise
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What Keeps Me Coming Back Is The Collective Happiness — Discussing ‘Dread The Hall H’ With Writers Chris Ryall and Jordan Hart
Comic con season has descended upon us, and creators Chris Ryall and Jordan Hart are back again to poke fun
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Review — ‘Universal Monsters: Blood Of The Wolf Man’ #1 Could Use More Wolf Man
The only thing worse than being a homicidal Wolf Man is not knowing if you’re a homicidal Wolf Man.
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Getting A Second Chance At Life — Reviewing ‘The Twilight Zone’ #8
Imagine being able to correct one the biggest mistakes of your life. In The Twilight Zone, it’s possible —
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Review: ‘Corpse Knight’ #3 Ends Far Too Abruptly
Writing strong endings is perhaps the most challenging aspect of storytelling. What feeling do you want to leave your audience
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Review: The White Sky In ‘White Sky’ #4 Is Awfully … White
In the world of White Sky, San Francisco sure ain’t what it used to be. It’s taken Violet
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Kirk Versus The Borg — Reviewing ‘Star Trek: The Last Starship’ #8
Finally we get to see James T. Kirk versus Federation’s greatest adversary, the Borg. It’s the battle you’ve always wanted
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Advance Review: ‘Of The Earth’ #2 Slowly Builds Its Terror — Maybe Too Slowly
One of the keys to good horror stories is building a sense of dread before all hell breaks loose.
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Advance Review: ‘If Destruction Be Our Lot’ #2 Showcases Artist Andy MacDonald’s Talent
Andy MacDonald’s name isn’t likely the first one that comes up when discussing great comic book artists. But based on
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Advance Review: ‘Odin’ #2 Blurs The Line Between Fantasy And Reality
What is real? Is a dream part of reality? What about a nightmare? How can you truly know the difference?
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Advance Review — The Battle Royale Begins In ‘Invincible Universe: Battle Beast’ #10
Finally, the battle we’ve been waiting for has begun. That’s right. Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 features the
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The Biggest Hurdle Is Just Starting — Discussing ‘My Dearest’ With Creator Natalie Huff
For the last three years, Natalie Huff has been working on her debut graphic novel, My Dearest. The thriller/horror book,
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