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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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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‘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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‘Space Ghost’ #6 Review: Everything Is On Fire In And It Looks So Good!
Following in the wake of the previous issue’s events, Space Ghost #6 is all about family. Of course, this is
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Tastes Great, Less Filling: Reviewing ‘Wolverine’ #2
Wolverine #2 is a ‘jelly doughnut’ comic. It “tastes” (ie looks) great, but there’s little substance to it. It’s all
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Can’t Escape The Energon Universe — ‘Scarlett’ #5 Reviewed
Much of Scarlett #5 is of a piece with the previous issues. The same potent mix of martial arts and
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Review: ‘Phoenix’ #4 Steps Up By Slowing Down
An issue divided, Phoenix #4 manages to both significantly improve on previous issues while also underscoring the series’ ongoing issues.
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Advance Review: ‘Under The Wolf Moon’ Howls
The opening chapter of the 2024 update to Under The Wolf Moon starts things off at a run. Presumably, it
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Vader Is a Sad Boy As His Series Concludes: Reviewing ‘Darth Vader’ #50
Whereas Star Wars concluded with a sweeping statement of thematic intent, Darth Vader #50 marks a more plot-focused and perfunctory
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Something Spooky: ‘Tomb of Dracula’ #7 Assembles Two Important Teams
In the wake of the political and cultural upheaval of the 1960s, horror rose to prominence once again in the
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‘Star Wars Inquisitors’ #4 Review — No Favors From Darth Vader
Going all the way back to their debut in Star Wars: Rebels, the Inquisitors have had a problem. It’s one
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‘Murder Kingdom’ #1 Review: Murder In The Happiest (But Legally-Distinct) Place On Earth!
“What if there was a murder in Disney World?” is essentially the premise of the aptly named Murder Kingdom #1.
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Review: ‘Sentinels’ #1 Makes For A Complex And Compelling Start
The From the Ashes march continues, as the seemingly never -nding stream of new titles continues apiece. Sentinels #1 is
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The Very Definition Of A Filler Issue– Reviewing ‘Wolverine Deep Cut’ #3
It’s hard to think of a more a water-treading comic than Wolverine Deep Cut #3. The retro charm and sheer
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Better, But Still Not Good– Reviewing ‘X-Factor’ #2
By virtue of showing less blatant contempt for its characters, X-Factor #2 manages to clear the very low bar set
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Not The Ending It Needs, But An Ending That’ll Do: Reviewing ‘Star Wars’ #50
It became clear well before Star Wars #50 that, while this iteration of the series was coming to a end,
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A Safe If Unexciting Debut: Reviewing ‘Wolverine’ #1
Wolves run through a snowy tableau. A man runs along with them. They are being hunted. The opening to Wolverine
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Fun Despite Its Flaws: Reviewing ‘Dazzler’ #1
The best thing Dazzler #1 has going for it is the sheer love writer Jason Loo has for the character.
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Review: The Light And The Grimdark Battle It Out In ‘Space Ghost’ #5
The tension between the more traditional “sunnier” heroism of classic Space Ghost and the more grimdark “take me seriously” actions
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Review: ‘Avengers Assemble’ #1 Is Half A Good Comic
The title of Avengers Assemble #1, the latest Avengers spinoff book, is obviously taken from the team’s famous battle cry.
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Review: ‘Huge Detective’ #1 Is A Giant Success
A murder mystery with a unique perspective, the world of Huge Detective is one in which ancient giants awaken from
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Review: ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte — Kelnacca’ #1 Is Effective But Arrives Too Late
The timing of this issue is curious. Of course, it’s unlikely that anyone could have anticipated it would be released
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Advance Review: ‘The Tin Can Society’ #1 Presents Something New
Writer Peter Warren creates a relatively new take on a superhero murder mystery. Yes, various aspects of the script fall
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Review: The Real Villain Becomes More Clear In ‘Sanction’ #4
Picking up directly from the cliffhanger ending of the previous issue, Sanction #4 represents the story’s most in depth analysis
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Striking the Right Work/Life Balance in ‘Star Wars’ #49 — Review
Launching a new story just a couple issues removed from the end of this iteration of the series, as the
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‘So-Called Living’ #3 Reviewed — Quality Is Still Arguable
Writer Mark Maia continues to go for a Clerks: The Animated Series (2000-2002) vibe with the comedy. Some of this
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Review: ‘X-Force’ #2 Is An Improvement, But Problems Persist
Though far from perfect or an unqualified success, X-Force #2 is a marked improvement on the first issue. With all
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Snap Into Marvel: Emperor Hulkling Comes To Conquer The Game!
Real Name: Dorek VII/Teddy Altman First Appearance: Young Avengers #1 (April 2005) Powers and Abilities: A hybrid of the alien
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Review — ‘Universal Monsters: Frankenstein’ #1 Is A Heartbreaking Horror Reimagining
We all know the story of Doctor Frankenstein and his monster. Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1 reimagines the famous story, by
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‘So-Called Living’ #2 Reviewed — Quality Is Debatable
Writer Mark Maia is also the publisher of this comic, and since this issue lacks an editor the responsibility of
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Review: The Least Interesting Thing In ‘Phoenix’ #2 Is The Titular Character
Phoenix #2 has two big things working against it. The first is its portrayal of Corsair. He’s written wildly inconsistently
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