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REVIEW: Nocterra #1 is a summer blockbuster via comics, and it goes BIG

March 02, 2021 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

Nocterra #1 delivers a summer blockbuster film by way of comics, operating with comforting grandiosity as it lays out an interesting concept with an execution of familiar big thriller action beats.

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March 02, 2021 /Zack Quaintance
Scott Snyder, Nocterra, Image, Image Comics, Tony S. Daniel
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REVIEW: Infinite Frontier #0 is a strong table-setter for DC's new line

March 02, 2021 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

A rich and deliberate table-setter for a new pared down DC Universe with an evident awareness of the importance of its own legacy, Infinite Frontier #0 is a rewarding read that seems to portend better days ahead for DC Comics.

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March 02, 2021 /Zack Quaintance
Infinite Frontier, Infinite Frontier #0, DC Comics, Joshua Williamson, John Timms
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REVIEW: Marvel's Voices - Legacy #1 celebrates Black History Month

February 24, 2021 by Ariel Baska in Reviews

Marvel’s Voices - Legacy #1 is a fitting collection to celebrate storytelling and representation, holding up the Black experience and wrapping a blanket of context and love around the heroes of beloved comics.

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February 24, 2021 /Ariel Baska
Marvel's Voices, Marvel Voices, Marvel Voice's Legacy, John Ridley, Danny Lore, Olivier Coipel, Valentine de Landro
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REVIEW: Nuclear Family #1, a wonderful Cold War nightmare begins

February 24, 2021 by Jacob Cordas in Reviews

Another excellent comic from writer Stephanie Phillips, Nuclear Family #1 is a wonderful take on a cold war nightmare. Philip K. Dick would be proud.

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February 24, 2021 /Jacob Cordas
Nuclear Family, AfterShock Comics, Stephanie Phillips
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REVIEW: Stray Dogs #1 is 'shocking, witty, and different'

February 23, 2021 by Larry Jorash in Reviews

Stray Dogs #1 is out this week from Image Comics, and it’s a creative and singular type of mystery comic that tells its entire story from a unique place — a dog’s point of view.

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February 23, 2021 /Larry Jorash
Stray Dogs, Tony Fleecs, Image, Image Comics, Trish Forstner
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REVIEW: STILLWATER #6 falls short of previous issue

February 17, 2021 by Keigen Rea in Reviews

Keigen Rea has reviewed every issue of Chip Zdarsky and Ramon K. Perez’s series STILLWATER to date…and now he weighs in on the final chapter of the first story art with his STILLWATER #6 review…

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February 17, 2021 /Keigen Rea
Stillwater, Chip Zdarsky, Ramon K. Perez
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REVIEW: Snow Angels #1 on comiXology is engrossing, beautiful

February 17, 2021 by Benjamin Morin in Reviews

Two of the most acclaimed creators of their generation — writer JEFF LEMIRE and artist JOCK — together for the first time in SNOW ANGELS #1, a new comiXology original series…

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February 17, 2021 /Benjamin Morin
Snow Angels, Jeff Lemire, Jock, comiXology, ComiXology Originals
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REVIEW: AWA's Casual Fling #1 brings love, betrayal, and rich scandal

February 10, 2021 by Larry Jorash in Reviews

An interesting, thought-provoking story that revels in the non-traditional comics space it inhabits. Casual Fling #1 is rich with love, betrayal, and scandal. Out today from AWA.

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February 10, 2021 /Larry Jorash
Casual Fling, AWA, AWA Studios, Jason Starr
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REVIEW: King in Black - Black Panther #1, another strong tie-in

February 10, 2021 by Jacob Cordas in Reviews

Another strong addition to Marvel’s King In Black event, King In Black - Black Panther #1 is well written and well drawn - only its coloring occasionally brings it down.

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February 10, 2021 /Jacob Cordas
King In Black, King in Black Black Panther #1, Geoffrey Thorne
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REVIEW: Black Hammer Visions #1, a strong new anthology series

February 09, 2021 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

Black Hammer Visions #1 is an understated and somber one-shot story that relies more on emotional character beats than superhero punching, like the best stories in the Black Hammer Universe.

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February 09, 2021 /Zack Quaintance
Black Hammer, Black Hammer Visions, Patton Oswalt, Dean Kotz, Dark Horse, Dark Horse Comics
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: The Grande Odalisque, a surprisingly-poignant caper comic

February 04, 2021 by Bruno Savill De Jong in Reviews

The Grande Odalisque blends such comedy beats and grand action into a very effective – and by the conclusion, surprisingly poignant – crime-caper comic.

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February 04, 2021 /Bruno Savill De Jong
The Grand Odalisque, Fantagraphics, Bastien Vives, Florent Ruppert, Jerome Mulot, graphic novels
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REVIEW: Avengers Mech Strike #1, not enough mechs, too much Avengers

February 03, 2021 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

Avengers Mech Strike #1 is probably a good entry point for movie folks or new readers, but it doesn’t have the goofy self-awareness one might expect based on its concept and title.

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February 03, 2021 /Zack Quaintance
Avengers, Avengers Mech Strike, Jed MacKay, Carlos Magno
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REVIEW: King in Black - Black Knight #1, superheroes + Arthurian romance + Simon Spurrier

February 03, 2021 by Jacob Cordas in Reviews

King in Black: Black Knight #1 is another successful King in Black tie-in. It’s fun, funny and furious. It makes us so excited for the upcoming Black Knight mini-series.

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February 03, 2021 /Jacob Cordas
Simon Spurrier, King in Black, King in Black Black Knight, Jesus Saiz
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REVIEW: Fear Case #1, a gorgeous if conventional police procedural

February 02, 2021 by Benjamin Morin in Reviews

Fear Case #1 is the new book from writer Matt Kindt, artist Tyler Jenkins, and colorist Hilary Jenkins, a team that has previously collaborated on comics like Grass Kings and Black Badge.

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February 02, 2021 /Benjamin Morin
Fear Case, Matt Kindt, Tyler Jenkins
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REVIEW: Star Wars - The High Republic Adventures #1

February 02, 2021 by Keigen Rea in Reviews

The High Republic era continues to click along, with Star Wars - The High Republic Adventures #1 being a less spectacular debut, but one that was still very enjoyable.

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February 02, 2021 /Keigen Rea
Star Wars, Star Wars The High Republic, IDW, Reviews
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REVIEW: Brain Drain, the (mostly) true story of Einstein's stolen brain

January 28, 2021 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

In an odd incident from history, Thomas Stoltz Harvey stole and kept Albert Einstein’s brain for decades — now this new graphic novel from Pierre-Henry Gomont presents an absurd reimagining of the incident.

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January 28, 2021 /Zack Quaintance
Brain Drain, Europe, Europe Comics, Pierre-Henry Gomont
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REVIEW: The Nib - The Pandemic Issue on pain, resilience, and reporting in comics

January 27, 2021 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

The Pandemic Issue from The Nib is yet another excellent work from this magazine, blending as always personal stories with vital reporting splashed across well-done comics

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January 27, 2021 /Zack Quaintance
The Nib
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REVIEW: Future State - Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1 is a smart, singular comic

January 26, 2021 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

Future State - Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1 has stood out as the most idiosyncratic of DC’s Future State comics since this event was announced, and today we look at whether it succeeds.

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January 26, 2021 /Zack Quaintance
Mark Russell, Steve Pugh, Superman vs. Imperious Lex, Future State
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ADVANCED REVIEW: Radiant Black #1, a new superhero reinvention

January 26, 2021 by Jacob Cordas in Reviews

Radiant Black #1 is a compelling first issue that instantly sets up a relatable protagonist and makes me empathetically interested in what’s coming next.

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January 26, 2021 /Jacob Cordas
Radiant Black, Kyle Higgins, Marcelo Costa, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: In Stillwater #5 a powder keg turns to smoldering ash

January 20, 2021 by Keigen Rea in Reviews

The situation in Stillwater has for some time been a powder keg…and after Stillwater #5, it is now ashes that used to be a powder keg. Read our full review…

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January 20, 2021 /Keigen Rea
Stillwater, Chip Zdarsky, Image, Image Comics
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