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REVIEW: In Newburn #3, complications build for our hero

February 02, 2022 by Clyde Hall in Reviews

Newburn #3 continues giving readers a thoughtful procedural in both main story and back-up. Today Clyde Hall as a full review of the noir series latest issue.

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February 02, 2022 /Clyde Hall
Newburn, Chip Zdarsky, Jacob Phillips, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: Daredevil - Woman Without Fear #2, Elektra reckons with past and present

February 02, 2022 by Rebecca Gault in Reviews

Armed with one of the definitive writers of these characters, Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #2 is sharply focused on what it means for Elektra to confront the demons of her past, while reckoning with the status quo of the present.

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February 02, 2022 /Rebecca Gault
Daredevil, Daredevil Woman Without Fear, Chip Zdarsky, Devil's Reign
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REVIEW: Nocterra #7, Snyder and Daniels hit the road for a new arc

February 02, 2022 by Larry Jorash in Reviews

Nocterra speeds into its second arc, with Nocterra #7. The art remains strong as ever, with the villainous Blacktop Bill ranking as my favorite thing in the series so far. Full review.

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February 02, 2022 /Larry Jorash
Nocterra, Scott Snyder, Tony S. Daniel
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REVIEW: Monkey Prince #1, a promising and confident new superhero debut

February 01, 2022 by Harrison Stewart in Reviews

Monkey Prince #1 is a very strong new superhero debut, in which the creative team establish pathos, running jokes and a solid character foundation that will bring readers back for Monkey Prince #2. Our full review…

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February 01, 2022 /Harrison Stewart
Monkey Prince, Gene Luen Yang, Bernard Chang, DC Comics
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REVIEW: SAGA #55 brings Saga back, but is it as good as usual?

January 26, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples sci-fi epic, Saga, returns after a hiatus that began in July of 2018. Saga #55 is out now, and today we have a full review of the new issue.

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January 26, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Saga, Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: Monstress #36 explores character motivations in depth

January 26, 2022 by Gregory Lujan in Reviews

Less plot driven than recent issues of the book, Monstress #36 features a strong focus on setup, exploring characters’ motivations and allegiances as it kicks off the book’s new arc.

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January 26, 2022 /Gregory Lujan
Monstress, Sana Takeda, Marjorie Liu, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: FRONTIERSMAN #5 delivers a strong first arc finale

January 26, 2022 by Clyde Hall in Reviews

Over the last five months, there have been quality issues from many companies. But Frontiersman #5 is, so far, my favorite wrap of any current story arc. Read the full review…

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January 26, 2022 /Clyde Hall
Image, Image Comics, Frontiersman
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REVIEW: MARY JANE & BLACK CAT - BEYOND #1, a team-up to save Peter Parker

January 26, 2022 by Anna Bailey in Reviews

Mary Jane & Black Cat: Beyond #1 is fun, refreshing, and cinematic. Even for those who don’t follow along with Spiderman’s story, this issue is worth the read.

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January 26, 2022 /Anna Bailey
Mary Jane Watson, Black Cat, Spider-Man
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REVIEW: A new crew sets sail with MARAUDERS ANNUAL #1

January 26, 2022 by Rebecca Gault in Reviews

Marauders Annual #1 is a fast-paced, slick introduction to a new team dynamic that can occasionally feel like it has too many parts to move into place in one issue. Full review…

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January 26, 2022 /Rebecca Gault
Marauders, X-Men, Steve Orlando, Marvel, Marvel Comics
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REVIEW: Peacemaker - Disturbing the Peace #1 is bad at synergy, sort of

January 25, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

Peacemaker - Disturbing the Peace #1 is a one-shot seemingly aimed at synergy with the buzzy HBO Max TV show, but readers might be in for some tonal whiplash, even if the thematic hearts of the two share quite a bit in common.

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January 25, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Garth Ennis, Peacemaker, DC Comics
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Falconspeare by Warwick Johnson-Cadwell

January 20, 2022 by Lisa Gullickson in Reviews, Trade Rating

Falconspeare boldly foregoes the more fantastical to vanquish the darkness of the human heart, making this Warwick Johnson-Cadwell’s most Victorian tale yet.

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January 20, 2022 /Lisa Gullickson
Falconspeare, Mike Mignola, Warwick Johnson-Caldwell, Mr. Knox
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REVIEW: Cowboy Bebop #1 is an episode we didn't know we needed

January 19, 2022 by Ariel Baska in Reviews

Ariel Baska reviews the new Cowboy Bebop #1 series from writer Dan Watters, artist Lamar Mathurin, and team, and what she finds is a book that feels like a lost episode of the series that fans never knew they needed.

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January 19, 2022 /Ariel Baska
Cowboy Bebop, Dan Watters, Titan Comics
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REVIEW: X Lives of Wolverine #1 is one big action set piece

January 19, 2022 by Benjamin Morin in Reviews

To usher in this next X-Men era’s opening salvo comes the twin series X Lives/X Deaths of Wolverine, beginning this week with X Lives of Wolverine #1.

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January 19, 2022 /Benjamin Morin
Wolverine, X-Men, Benjamin Percy, Joshua Cassara, X Lives of Wolverine
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REVIEW: Bolero #1 is engaging and emotionally complex

January 18, 2022 by Steve Baxi in Reviews

Bolero #1 is a fantastic first issue with a compelling protagonist and takes full advantage of the comics medium…check out the full review this week by Steve Baxi…

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January 18, 2022 /Steve Baxi
Bolero, Image, Image Comics, Wyatt Kennedy, Luana Vecchio
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REVIEW: Despite familiar territory, BATMAN - THE KNIGHT #1 is intriguing

January 18, 2022 by Harrison Stewart in Reviews

Despite some familiar territory, Batman: The Knight #1 offers an intriguing opportunity to redefine the Dark Knight’s origins with a more sinister focus…Harrison Stewart has a full review.

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January 18, 2022 /Harrison Stewart
Batman The Knight, Chip Zdarsky, Carmine Di Giandomenico, DC Comics
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REVIEW: The Scorched #1 is just a little flat

January 12, 2022 by T.W. Worn in Reviews

Today T.W. Worn is back with a meditation on death metal and Spawn, and on whether the first-ever Spawn team-up comic can bring anything new to the stage, er, page.

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January 12, 2022 /T.W. Worn
The Scorched, Scorched, Spawn, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: Joe Hill's Rain #1 is smart, efficient, and deeply human

January 11, 2022 by Steve Baxi in Reviews

Joe Hill’s Rain #1 is smart, efficient, and deeply human. The art is a masterclass in how to make characters feel truly alive. Thus far, all signs point to a high quality and engaging miniseries…

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January 11, 2022 /Steve Baxi
Joe Hill, Zoe Thorogood, David M. Booher, Image, Image Comics, Joe Hill's Rain #1
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REVIEW: Monkey Meat #1 is great, pulls no punches

January 05, 2022 by Larry Jorash in Reviews

Fresh off the success of his beautiful debut graphic novel, Djeliya, Juni Ba this week presents a new anthology series called Monkey Meat #1.

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January 05, 2022 /Larry Jorash
Monkey Meat, Image, Image Comics, Juni Ba
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REVIEW: Inferno #4 is the revelatory endcap to Hickman's X-Men run

January 05, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

A well-told story that bookends the time of writer Jonathan Hickman on the X-Men, Inferno #4 features some major revelations, as well as a hint at what is to come next for Marvel’s mutants.

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January 05, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
X-Men, Hickman, Inferno
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REVIEW: Apache Delivery Service #1 gives new life to old war tropes

January 04, 2022 by T.W. Worn in Reviews

Apache Delivery Service #1 has set up a smart setting, and with that may already be carving a notch for itself as my favorite comic this year, even though we are only five days in…

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January 04, 2022 /T.W. Worn
Apache Delivery Service, Grass Kings, Black Badge, Fear Case, Dark Horse Comics
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