Cult Of (One) Personality: Reviewing ‘Poison Ivy’ #27
Anyone ever accused of doing something they didn’t do knows how much that can rock or entirely ruin your world.
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Review: ‘Sanction’ #5 Showcases The Limits Of Victory
Following the previous issue’s reveal that the actions of the Angel of Ice killer were being directed by someone within
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Review: ‘The Ultimates’ #6 Is A Terrifying And Apt Metaphor
One of the greatest parts of the new Ultimate Marvel Universe is how much it’s turned the familiar on its
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Destro #5 Review: A Surprisingly Triumphant Conclusion
In this finale to the Destro miniseries (and the end of Skybound’s “prerelease” season of miniseries before the launch of
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Bat Of Few Words, But Many Fists: Reviewing ‘Batgirl’ #1
After twenty years, Cassandra Cain, the Batgirl, is ready to take on a new fight and fly solo once more.
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The Story Vs The Truth — Reviewing ‘TMNT: Nightwatcher’ #3
Society has been built to allow the many to fall through the cracks, often forgotten or railroaded by the powerful.
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Review: ‘Gargoyles Quest’ #4 Holds Attention For The Ending
Writer Greg Weisman creates a mostly readable issue. Though there are some unnecessary words and pauses. Also: at one point
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One Last Chance: Reviewing ‘Aliens Vs Avengers’ #2
Timelines. Invasions from other dimensions. Machines raining destruction upon all of humanity. Those are some Jonathan Hickman hallmarks right there.
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The Music Is Their Life: Reviewing ‘FML’ #1
In every single storytelling medium, there comes a moment where a story emerges that just grabs and holds on tightly.
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More Secrets From Nemesis’ Past Come Back To Haunt Him In ‘Nemesis: Rogues’ Gallery’ #4 Advance Review
The survivors of Nemesis’ previous crimes finally sense their moment for revenge is now and attack the world’s greatest supervillain
Read moreAll Work And No Play — Reviewing ‘The Powerpuff Girls: Halloween Special’ #1
“Light and fluffy” sure doesn’t mean there can’t be some spooky, “goes bump in the night” style shenanigans to wrestle
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It’s The Villains Show For Now– Reviewing ‘Star Wars: The Battle Of Jakku – Insurgency Rising #1’
Since reacquiring the license for Star Wars comic books back in 2015, Marvel has mostly shied away from telling stories
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Spinning A Whole Lot Of Plates: Reviewing ‘Ultimate X-Men’ #8
Keeping a grip on any group — especially cult-like ones — is always a very tenuous thing, especially when secrets
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Blood Soaked Roots — Reviewing ‘Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing: Feral Trees’ #1
Remember The Happening? That really bad film where Mark Wahlberg had to deal with the trees deciding to kill humanity?
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The Captain Stands Tall: Reviewing ‘Captain Marvel Vol 2: The Undone’
When presented with a cosmic foe too powerful for any one Marvel, the Marvel family rises to the occasion together.
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Let The Sunlight In: Reviewing ‘Blood Hunt’
Vampires are creatures of the night, hampered by the bright shining sun. What if, though, the sun was to vanish?
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Something Spooky — “Wot Day Is It? It’s Halloween!” Says ‘Batman: Ghosts’
In Andy Williams‘ Christmas classic “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, the line referencing “scary ghost stories” likely
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Stories Of Old, Born Anew: Reviewing ‘Nullhunter’ #1
Greek mythology meets cyberpunk as one man is forced into service to find justice into a modern Labors of Hercules.
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‘Ewoks’ #1 Review — Star Wars’ Murder Bears Take Center Stage
Who doesn’t love the Ewoks? A lot of people, actually — especially in the pre-Jar Jar Binks days of Star
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A Life Full Of Violence: Reviewing ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ #3
Broken, separated, and lost. Far from his brothers, Leonardo struggles to discover where he belongs and how to carry on.
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A Poignant, Perfect Issue: Reviewing ‘Redcoat’ #7
In Redcoat #7 we get another time shift to 1950s New York and the one young one-time sidekick of Simon
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Review — ‘Sectaurs: Warriors Of Symbion’ #1 Revives A 1980s Sci-Fi Icon
I have to lead off by saying that I’ve waited nearly four decades for this comic. Sectaurs: Warriors of Symbion
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On With The Show: Reviewing ‘Nightwing’ #119
Change is an inevitable thing. No matter what, change will happen. Sometimes though, that change comes with explosions and violence.
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Advance Review: Sam Pays The Price For His Switch In Allegiances In ‘Night Club 2’ #3
Poor, poor Sam. In wanting to fit in with the in-crowd Sam was quick to give away the gift of
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What’s New Is Old Again: Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1090
Death has come to the streets of Gotham City once more as a mysterious figure begins dispensing a murderous ‘justice.’
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Absolutely Wonderful: Reviewing ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’ #1
There is a word, which burns at the tip of the tongue, known in the heart but forbidden from speaking.
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More World-Building And Cool Characters: ‘After The Robot Apocalypse’ #3 Review
I’ve been following the progress of this crowdfunding campaign with interest. One was as a senior editor of Comic-Con, and
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Advance Review: Cordelia Is Slightly Shaken, But Not Stirred In ‘The Magic Order 5’ #2
Mark Millar opens up this issue with Cordelia stuck in a mental institution and being prodded for answers she just
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Soaring Even Stronger Than Ever: Reviewing ‘Star Trek’ #25
Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.
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Review: ‘Ultimate Black Panther’ Vol 1 Doesn’t Add Much To The Conversation
Alternate universes provide a way for creators to shake things up, and explore new facets of long-established characters and universes.
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Just The Specials: OREO X Coca-Cola Collaboration
Welcome to the table, Just the Specials is where your good buddy gourmand, Anton, tastes various vittles from across the
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