Like Grandfather, Like Granddaughter — Reviewing ‘Minor Arcana’ #5
Have you ever been stuck in an infinite life loop? One where it feels like you’re just repeating the same
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‘Bereavement’ Successfully Explores Grief Through The Lens Of Sci-Fi — And An Adorable Robot
Can a robot grieve? That’s the Pixar-ish question at the heart of Bereavement, a new sci-fi murder mystery comic launching
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‘Wolverine: Madripoor Knights’ Makes The Most Of Its Marketing-Driven Motivations — A Review
Marvel is no stranger to nostalgia series these days, nor is writer Chris Claremont, the majority of whose work of
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A Villain Past And Present — Reviewing ‘Nightwing’ #122
Dick Grayson’s past informs the dangerous present that plagues Blüdhaven. Unfortunately, the vigilante lacks even a shred of credible evidence
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Review: ‘Iron Man’ #3 Proves The Pen And The Sword Are Equally Mighty
After forging magik-based armor and wielding a honking-big sword over the previous two issues, Iron Man #3 is the issue
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Advance Review: ‘The Patchwork Girl Of Oz’ #1 Begins A Worthy Adaption
This comic’s creative team consists of writer/artist/colorist/letterer Otis Frampton and colorist Kate Frampton. The latter works just on the color
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A Voice For The Voiceless — Reviewing ‘Storm’ #4
Ororo Munroe, the wind rider known as Storm, is one of the most powerful individuals living upon the planet Earth.
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A Whole New Kind Of Snikt — Reviewing ‘Ultimate Wolverine’ #1
After decades of overexposure (hello 2000s!), there isn’t much left to say about Wolverine which builds up intrigue or mystery.
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Don’t Throw Momma From The Train — Reviewing ‘Batgirl’ #3
Like onions (or ogres), people have layers. Even a seemingly detached world’s deadliest assassin type like Lady Shiva. If Cassandra
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Unleashing The Monster Within — Reviewing ‘Batman: Full Moon’ #3
As a nocturnal bat-themed vigilante preying on criminal fear and superstition, Batman is a kind of creature of the night.
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Chucking Stuff At The Wall — Reviewing ‘All-New Venom’ #2
Ever wanted to see a pirate theme villain or clear Philly Gritty pastiche throw cannonballs or cheesesteaks at a hero?
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Advance Review — Throwback Artwork Propels ‘Out Of Alcatraz’ #1
In 1962, three prisoners escaped the infamous Alcatraz prison and were presumed to have drowned in the unforgiving waters of
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‘Lucky Devils’ #1 Is An Exposition-Laden Start To An Intriguing New Series
The follow-up to writer Charles Soule and artist Ryan Browne‘s acclaimed Eight Billion Genies, Lucky Devils is a cracked-mirror version
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Power In Their Hands — Reviewing ‘Justice League: The Atom Project’ #1
Amanda Waller might be in prison, but the effects of her attempted coup are still wreaking havoc across the planet.
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Review — Factional Divides Make ‘Transformers’ #16 A Success
One of the things this latest iteration of Transformers has done consistently to set it apart from previous incarnations —
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Never Trust A White Rabbit — Reviewing ‘Two-Face’ #2
Generally, prenups are about protecting assets. For the King and Queen of the Royal Flush Gang, a prenup is dangerous.
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TV Review: ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Episode 6 Deconstructs The Crew With Aplomb
If Star Wars: Skeleton Crew‘s fourth episode was its Neel (Robert Timothy Smith)-centric outing, then “Zero Friends Again” is KB’s
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Really Far From Home — Reviewing ‘Miles Morales: Spider-Man’ #28
There are some things that just can’t be solved within the friendly neighborhoods. Sometimes, some godly intervention might be necessary.
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Review — ‘Space Ghost’ #8 Feels Like The Beginning Of The End, But Is Better For It
As far as anyone knows, this series is not ending anytime soon. Yet despite that, Space Ghost #8 feels very
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Behold The Bloody King — Reviewing ‘Ultimate Black Panther’ #12
When a king fights a god, does anyone actually win? Whatever the answer, it’s not likely good for the people.
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‘Timeslide’ #1 Does Too Little With Too Much To Do
For the last few years, Marvel has closed out their publishing year with a time travel-related one-shot intended to tease
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Review — ‘The Serpent In The Garden: Ed Grey And The Last Battle For England’ #2
Welcome to the table, As a kid, mythology and lore were favorites of mine. There was always a library book
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Advance Review: The Murder Race Begins In ‘Those Not Afraid’ #1
As if one serial killer isn’t bad enough, imagine if your town had a second mass murder roaming the streets.
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The Thorniest Rose In The Garden — Reviewing ‘Poison Ivy’ #29
Sometimes it’s those we love or know us best that end up becoming the ones who hurt us most. Pamela
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Two Peas In A Bloody Pod — Reviewing ‘Deadpool/Wolverine’ #1
A new year has begun and that means plenty more room for some of that juicy Marvel Comics corporate synergy.
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This Is Not The Way — Reviewing ‘Sam Wilson: Captain Amierca’ #1
Another Marvel Studios film is on the way in a few months, so it’s time for the comics to synergize.
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Follow The Trails Of Blood — Reviewing ‘Detective Comics’ #1092
Pieces of a somewhat simplistic puzzle begin to fall into place as Batman’s dalliance with eternal youth hits a snag.
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Sacrifice Is The Name Of The Game — Reviewing ‘Absolute Wonder Woman’ #3
Great sacrifice and herodom are two concepts forever linked together. Some sacrifices though, are far more personal than many others.
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Familiar Tunes With New Arrangements — Reviewing ‘Justice League Unlimited’ #2
Darkseid is dead. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean any of the threats related to the ruler or his world are over.
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Playing With Life: Reviewing ‘Cemetery Kids Don’t Die’ Vol. 1
Do you ever wish that all the things you enjoy could still be enjoyed even when you are asleep? Finish
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Somewhere Between Faith And Reality: Reviewing ‘Ultimate Black Panther’ #11
War often focuses upon the wants and needs of those waging it, leaving those caught in the middle without voice.
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