REVIEW: Crimson Flower #1 mixes revenge, folklore, and conspiracy
With Dark Horse Comics’ Crimson Flower #1, Matt Kindt and Matt Lesniewski team up on a new story that incorporates revenge, Slavic folklore, and government conspiracy.
Read MoreREVIEW: I BREATHED A BODY #1 distills 2021 power structures into body horror
Breathed a Body #1 is a perfectly-executed and ragingly-smart body horror comic that takes existential concern over social media, influencers, and big tech, and distills it into one of the most interesting stories of the young year.
Read MoreREVIEW: ABBOTT 1973 uses established premise to level up
Abbott 1973 #1 marks the return of one of the best series in comics, starting a new story that once again sits at the intersection of the supernatural, newspaper journalism, and 1970s Detroit.
Read MoreREVIEW: In Space Bastards #1, capitalism hurts...bad
Space Bastards #1 is a fast and intense read built upon questions about capitalism, desperation, and the demands of cold societies, all brought to life by the sci-fi visual storytelling of Darick Robertson.
Read MoreREVIEW: King in Black Thunderbolts #1 and the Metal Age of Comics
The Metal Age of Comics is upon us, and King in Black Thunderbolts #1 is a fantastic example of what it can be at its best: loud, raucous, and a relentless good time.
Read MoreREVIEW: New anthology series HAHA #1 is a mirror for our times
Haha #1 features the smart existential storytelling we’ve come to expect from writer W. Maxwell Prince, paired with phenomenal artwork by Vanesa Del Rey and Chris O’Halloran.
Read MoreADVANCED REVIEW: Deep Beyond #1...what will mysteries look like in the future?
Deep Beyond #1 is a new sci-fi mystery due out Feb. 3 from the creative team of Mirka Andolfo, David Goy, Andrea Broccardo, Barbara Nosenzo, and Fabio Amelia.
Read MoreREVIEW: ETERNALS #1, a great comic bogged down by lists
Eternals #1 creates an epic from discarded corners of the Marvel Universe, succeeding when the creative team is allowed to tell the story without emulating charts from Marvel’s other recent reimagining.
Read MoreREVIEW: SCOUT'S HONOR #1 deserves a merit badge for excellence
In Scout’s Honor #1, a fantastic creative team brings to life an interesting and rich vision for a post-apocalypse guided by an old Ranger Scout manual — for better or worse.
Read MoreGRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
The Magic Fish by cartoonist Trung Le Nguyen is a highlight for a rapidly-expanding graphic novel imprint at Random House that increasingly caters to a growing number of readers.
Read MoreREVIEW: Sam and His Talking Gun #1
Sam and His Talking Gun from Scout Comics is a fantastic and hilarious action romp. I would recommend any fan of run-and-gun action to grab a copy of Issue #1.
Read MoreREVIEW: Stillwater #4...just another issue of one of the year's best new series
Now on its fourth issue, Stillwater by Chip Zdarksy, Ramon K. Perez, and team, continues to be a must-read book on a month-to-month basis.
Read MoreREVIEW: Second Coming - Only Begotten Son #1
Second Coming: Only Begotten Son #1 is a wonderful continuation and a fantastic exploration of living in a dying society with absolutely zero real-world parallels.
Read MoreGRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Under-Earth by Chris Gooch is a 2020 highlight
Chris Gooch’s Under-Earth is grim, but it knows how to alleviate this claustrophobic oppression with both surprising humor and rewarding tenderness.
Read MoreREVIEW: Byte-Sized #1 from AWA Studios
Byte-Sized #1 is a great holiday genre read that’s reminiscent of classics such as Gremlins, powered in equal parts by strong writing and art.
Read MoreREVIEW: Home Sick Pilots #1, a perfect blend of punk and horror
Home Sick Pilots #1 is the perfect blend of punk and horror. It sticks true to the voice of both areas of subject matter, and I am excited to see where it takes us.
Read MoreREVIEW: Locke and Key/Sandman - Hell and Gone #0
Locke and Key/Sandman Hell and Gone #0 delivers a succinct intro to each respective fantasy world. The selected reprints read very distinctly, while also featuring thematic overlaps.
Read MoreREVIEW: The Comic Book History of Animation #1
The Comic Book History of Animation #1 is informative without being boring. It is only the first chapter of a series, but it still delivers a complete part of the narrative.
Read MoreGRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: The Contradictions by Sophie Yanow
“…sometimes ‘cool’ people are actually just tools…” Kirin Xin returns to the site today to review the new graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly, The Contradictions by Sophie Yanow.
Read MoreREVIEW: Knock Em Dead #1 is an interesting setup with great art
Knock Em Dead #1 from AfterShock Comics starts off a little underwhelming plot wise, but sets up for a hopefully interesting comic accompanied by fantastic art.
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