All Entries in the "Comic Book Reviews" Category
Advance Review: Invincible Universe #2
Invincible Universe continues to be the best Invincible spin-off, even though it still has a few kinks to work out first. Invincible Universe #2 picks right up after #1, with the fight between Liu’s mind dragon and the government forces. Phil Hester balances nicely between down to Earth scenes and the massive battle sequences. Kid [...]
The Hardcore Review: Holy Second Coming!
Forgive me Father, I have sinned. It’s been over a month since my last Hardcore Review. He loves people who eef up. I mean he freaking died for our sins, right? What would Punk Rock Jesus do if he were genetically engineered on a reality television show, force fed the bible and denied any and [...]
Review: Scarlet Spider #16
Scarlet Spider has been the Spider-title that no one seems to be paying attention towards. It’s been a solid book from issue #1, and #16 shows off why fans of this book are so vocal about it. Chris Yost has never shied away from taking a break from the seriousness to give us plenty of [...]
Review: Masks #6
The Shadow, Green Hornet, and the other heroes have infiltrated the stronghold of the Justice Party, but are they prepared for the dark secrets held within? Meanwhile, the new Zorro and Black Bat stand together, overwhelmed as Black Legion troopers flood the city streets. And what has become of the Spider? Dynamite’s amazing pulp heroes [...]
Review: Judge Dredd: Year One #2
“The Long Hard Road,” part 2. When juves across sector start manifesting psychic abilities, Dredd must team up for the first time with Psi-Division to combat the spreading chaos. But just what is causing the psi-outbreaks as it crosses the dimensions—and what does it have in store for Mega-City One? IDW gives us another look [...]
Review: The Shadow #12
When robbers use deadly tactics to commit a series of bank holdups, The Shadow scours the underbelly of Manhattan to find the culprits. Will his plan to put together his own robbery trap the criminals or simply lead to another murderous bank heist. The Shadow Knows! The final issue of Victor Gischler’s run on The [...]
Review: Five Weapons #3
At the annual school festival, Tyler is caught in a battle between the Archery club and the Exotic weapons club, but a new threat emerges from outside the school that could blow his cover and ruin everything. The miniseries taking a look at a school for young assassins continues this month in the pages of [...]
Review: Jinnrise #4
Saved from interstellar forces, student Andrew Marcus’ fate rests in the hands of Yunus…a boy in control of a living “myth”: a Jinn (Genie). But can a single Jinn stand against these invaders…led by their greatest warrior, Lahasad-Brim? The answer might depend on a wildcard: a mysterious stranger who might be friend…or foe. The genies [...]
Review: Morning Glories #26
Another month, another great issue of Morning Glories. #26 is all flashbacks, answering some long term questions, while bringing up a whole heap of new questions. With all the explosions and cutting of scenes in the last few issues, #26 slows things down to answer some questions. #26 is all about Casey and what she [...]
Review: Jupiter’s Legacy #1 By Millar And Quitely
The comic-book event of 2013 finally arrives as superstar creators MARK MILLAR and FRANK QUITELY give us the superhero epic that all future comics will be measured by. The world’s greatest heroes have grown old and their legacy is a poisonous one to the children who will never live up to their remarkable parents. Unmissable. [...]
Advance Review: The Answer! #4
A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Can Devin and the Answer think their way free of the Brain Trust before CHEMICAL X breaks their brains for good? The explosive conclusion of this superhero mystery! The Answer wraps up this week with the release of the fourth issue. Dark Horse’s kind-of-superhero book is based [...]
Review: The Shadow: Year One #2
The Shadow saves Margo Lane for the first time as two thugs try to throw her off the roof of the Cobalt Club. “Big Gun” Massaretti begins a gangland war under the mesmerizing control of a mysterious presence. And, The Shadow sets up the initial version of his hidden Sanctum. The Shadow has been away [...]
Review: Dark Shadows: Year One #1
The origin of Dark Shadows, finally revealed! How did Barnabas Collins become a bloodthirsty vampire? What tragedies befell the Collins family through the generations? All it took was one night of weakness, and Barnabas cursed his family — and himself — forever! The twisted tale of one of pop culture’s most iconic and enduring vampires [...]
Review: Doctor Who #8 By Joshua Hale Fialkov
“Space Oddity,” Part 2 of 2: The conclusion of a special two-part story written by I, Vampire’s Joshua Hale Fialkov! When a cosmonaut attempts the first space walk in 1965, the rest of his crew watches in horror as he’s swallowed whole by shadow. Only the Doctor can save the spacecraft and the historically important [...]
Review: The New Ghostbusters #3
New York loves the New Ghostbusters—so much so that PCOC’s liaison Jack Hardemeyer would like them to downplay efforts in finding their predecessors in order to devote more time to their loving public. Janine would happily tell him where to shove a neutrona wand if she and the others didn’t have to contend with the [...]
Review: Doctor Who: Prisoners Of Time #4
Our yearlong celebration of Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary continues! Put on your scarves and munch on some jelly babies, as the fan-favorite Fourth Doctor takes the spotlight in this issue of a 12-part epic adventure featuring all 11 incarnations of the Doctor! IDW’s Doctor Who celebration rolls on this month with the fourth issue of [...]
Review: TMNT Villain Micro-Series #1 Krang
Krang was not always the feared warlord he is today. Once he was the spoiled prince of a falling dynasty. One disastrous mission to a penal colony planet changed all of that! Stranded by himself and surrounded by enemies, Krang faces the ultimate test for survival! See how this seemingly helpless alien grew to become [...]
Advance Review: Li’l Depressed Boy #16
“I’M IN LOVE WITH A GIRL NAMED SPIKE” Things get serious. Featuring a cover by the always-astounding G-MAN wunderkind, CHRIS GIARRUSSO. It’s been a few months, but the Li’l Depressed Boy is back with the release of the 16th issue. The book, as always, features writing, coloring and lettering from Shaun Steven Struble with pencils [...]
Advance Review: Todd, The Ugliest Kid On Earth #4
“CANDY WITH STRANGERS,” Conclusion When his best friend and mentor gets thrown in solitary confinement, Todd becomes an easy target for an Aryan Nation assassin. Meanwhile, his father accepts a marriage proposal that was never given, and his mom comes face-to-face with the Maniac Killer. Todd, The Ugliest Kid On Earth sees its fourth issue [...]
Review: Star Trek: Countdown To Darkness #4
This is it! Don’t miss the shocking conclusion of this official prequel to next spring’s STAR TREK film sequel! Overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci, this climactic issue leads directly into the upcoming blockbuster as Kirk, Spock and the rest of the Enterprise crew fight for fate of the Galaxy! The prequel comic for the upcoming Star Trek [...]
Review: The Colonized #1 From Ryall And Moss
Part 1: “Minutemen in Black” – In this all-new miniseries, a spaceship crashes into a separatist camp and manages to reanimate the dead as well! It’s aliens vs. zombies vs. militiamen in a carnage-filled tale from the co-creator of Zombies vs Robots! And if that ain’t enough, covers for this series will be by acclaimed [...]
Review: Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #3
His rocket-pack gone, his girl not speaking to him, and all of Hollywood about to fall into the clutches of the sinister Otto Rune…what’s young Cliff Secord to do? And what’s that dangerous-looking thing Peevy’s been building, anyway? It’s back to Square One for the Rocketeer… as he has to learn to fly all over [...]
Review: Star Trek Countdown To Darkness Trade Paperback
I am a fan of Star Trek, a trekkie who loves the folklore and it’s characters of the series. New life was breathed into the iconic series by way of a new stylized film detailing the alternate reality caused by the time rift as the Romulans chased after Spock prime. Since then, the characters and [...]
Review: The Walking Dead #109
Maggie and Sophia pick up the pieces and continue their lives at the Hilltop. The Walking Dead may be taking a break from our TVs, but the comic rolls on this month with the release of its 109th issue. As always, the story is written by Robert Kirkman with art from Charlie Adlard. Cliff Rathburn [...]
Review: Invincible Universe #1
After the Earth shattering events of Invincible #100, now is the best time to start a new ongoing set in the Invincible universe. Invincible Universe #1 is a decent start, if a little bit slow. Invincible Universe #1 catches readers up with what has been happening in this universe since Invincible #100. Granted, not much [...]
