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ADVANCED REVIEW: The Passageway OGN launches Lemire, Sorrentino's shared horror universe, The Bone Orchard Mythos

June 07, 2022 by Lisa Gullickson in Reviews, Comics, Trade Rating

Or, how The Passageway proves that The Bone Orchard Mythos will unravel the fabric of reality.

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June 07, 2022 /Lisa Gullickson
Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Bone Orchard Mythos, The Passageway
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REVIEW: Aquaman Andromeda is engaging on every level

June 07, 2022 by Steve Baxi in Comics, Reviews

Aquaman Andromeda is engaging on every level, and operates as the platonic ideal of what a DC Black Label book should be.

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June 07, 2022 /Steve Baxi
Aquaman, Aquaman Andromeda, Ram V, Christian Ward, DC Comics
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ADVANCED REVIEW: The Brother of All Men #1, a horror mystery based on a true story

June 06, 2022 by Steve Baxi in Reviews, Comics

This opening chapter is a strong, slow burn mystery that satisfies any craving for classic noir.

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June 06, 2022 /Steve Baxi
The Brother of All Men, AfterShock, AfterShock Comics, Zac Thompson
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ADVANCED REVIEW: Above Snakes #1 is a gritty, gut punch of a revenge tale

June 03, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews, Comics

The new miniseries from writer Sean Lewis and artist Hayden Sherman is due out July 13.

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June 03, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Above Snakes, Sean Lewis, Hayden Sherman
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ADVANCED REVIEW: The DC Pride 2022 #1 One-Shot is a poignant celebration

June 03, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews, Comics

Since launching the inaugural DC Pride anthology last year, the publisher’s continued commitment to LGBTQ representation gives creators in this year’s book a strong foundation to work from.

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June 03, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
DC Comics, DC Pride
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ADVANCED REVIEW: Do A Powerbomb #1 is more than ready to rumble

June 01, 2022 by Harrison Stewart in Reviews, Comics

This book is the latest from cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson, who simply does not miss.

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June 01, 2022 /Harrison Stewart
Do A Powerbomb, Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer, IMage, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: Nice House on the Lake #9 asks if control of chaos is an illusion

May 31, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Comics, Reviews

No surprises, this book remains excellent, but today with our full review of The Nice House on the Lake #9, we look at why this may be the second arc’s best single issue yet.

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May 31, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
The Nice House on the Lake, James Tynion IV
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REVIEW: Justice League - Road to Dark Crisis #1 sets the table across the DCU

May 31, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews, Comics

Oh, are you on the road to your big silly summer superhero event? Well then, sign us up…

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May 31, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Dark Crisis, Justice League, DC Comics
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ADVANCED REVIEW: Are we collectively ready for AGENT OF W.O.R.L.D.E. #1?

May 31, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews, Comics

Horny robots! Super-evolved orangutan bosses! Joyriders from the 26th Century!

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May 31, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Deniz Camp, Filya Bratukhin, Scout Comic, Agent of W.O.R.L.D.E. #1
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REVIEW: Saga #59 trades almost entirely in setup and jokes

May 25, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Comics, Reviews

What’s going on with Bombazine and why is this book finding new ways to hurt us again?

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May 25, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Saga #59, Saga, Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: Fox and Hare #1 is a story about justice and the families we make

May 25, 2022 by Clyde Hall in Comics, Reviews

After two delays, the long-awaited not-quite-cyberpunk title from Vault Comics has arrived.

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May 25, 2022 /Clyde Hall
Fox and Hare, Jon Tsuei, Stacey Lee, Vault, Vault Comics
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REVIEW: Legion of X #1 is weighed down by some odd tone choices

May 25, 2022 by Rebecca Gault in Reviews, Comics

A first issue that could potentially be a start to a good, intriguing series but weighed down by some tone issues that may sit oddly with fans.

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May 25, 2022 /Rebecca Gault
Legion of X, Si Spurrier, Jan Bazaldua, X-Men
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REVIEW: A plodding start on what might be an interesting concept in BATMAN: FORTRESS #1

May 24, 2022 by Harrison Stewart in Comics, Reviews

The Boys and Transmetropolitan artist Darick Robertson brings plenty of heat with some dynamite inks.

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May 24, 2022 /Harrison Stewart
Batman: Fortress, Gary Whitta, Darick Robertson, DC Comics, Batman
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ADVANCED REVIEW: Mindset #1 from Vault Comics, an uncompromising and engaging vision

May 24, 2022 by Steve Baxi in Reviews, Comics

Mindset is an uncompromising and engaging vision. A terrifying look in the dark mirror we all need. 10/10

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May 24, 2022 /Steve Baxi
Mindset, Zack Kaplan, John J. Pearson, Vault, Vault Comics
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REVIEW: Lots to love about I HATE THIS PLACE #1

May 18, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews, Comics

Alternate title? F*ck This Place #1, and it’s out today via Skybound and Image Comics.

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May 18, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
I Hate This Place, Kyle Starks, Artyom Topilin, Image, Image Comics, Skybound
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ADVANCED REVIEW: The Closet #1 by James Tynion IV and Gavin Fullerton

May 18, 2022 by Clyde Hall in Reviews, Comics

The Closet #1 serves up subtle unrest, the sort experienced when viewing old closed-circuit footage and gaining intimate insights that strangers weren’t meant to see.

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May 18, 2022 /Clyde Hall
The Closet, James Tynion IV, Gavin Fullerton, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: Savage Avengers #1 is a 'a fun, chaotic ride through the weirder parts of Marvel'

May 18, 2022 by Steve Baxi in Reviews, Comics

Conan the Barbarian, Anti-Venom, Daredevil, Black Knight, Weapon H, Deathlok, Cloak and Dagger walk into downtown New York.

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May 18, 2022 /Steve Baxi
Savage Avengers, David Pepose, Carlos Magno
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MANGA REVIEW: Witches by Daisuke Igarashi

May 17, 2022 by Arpad Okay in Reviews, Comics

‘Igarashi’s writing isn’t an escape, it’s an enchantment that engulfs the reader. Darkness unfolds. Witches reaches out, emotionally, intellectually, and once you touch it back you’re cursed.’

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May 17, 2022 /Arpad Okay
Witches, Daisuke Igarashi, Seven Seas, Manga
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INDIE REVIEW: Lost Souls - The Trials of Casci Capricor, 'a joy to read'

May 17, 2022 by Harrison Stewart in Comics, Reviews

Lost Souls is a brand new, young adult fantasy graphic novella from the creators of the critically acclaimed graphic novel, Samurai Grandpa: Eastin DeVerna and Shawn Daley.

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May 17, 2022 /Harrison Stewart
Lost Souls, Eastin DeVerna, Shawn Daley
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REVIEW: Captain America - Symbol of Truth #1 is a nice debut

May 11, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews, Comics

One of two new Captain America comics, this Sam Wilson-starring book hits the mark.

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May 11, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Captain America, Sam Wilson, Tochi Onyebuchi, R.B. Silva, Marvel, Marvel Comics
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