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ADVANCED REVIEW: Little Monsters #1 ... if Lord of the Flies happened during 28 Days Later

February 17, 2022 by Anna Bailey in Reviews

Following their success on Descender (and then Ascender) Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen are teaming on another original story, this time with Little Monsters #1.

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February 17, 2022 /Anna Bailey
Little Monsters, Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nguyen, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: IRON FIST #1 delivers a strong opener for the character's new era

February 16, 2022 by Rebecca Gault in Reviews

Iron Fist #1 is out today from writer Alyssa Wong and artist Michael Yg, who debut the first Asian Iron Fist in a story that also features the previous holder of the mantle, Danny Rand.

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February 16, 2022 /Rebecca Gault
Iron Fist, Alyssa Wong, Michael Yg, Marvel, Marvel Comics
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REVIEW: REGARDING THE MATTER OF OSWALD'S BODY #4 unveils secrets

February 16, 2022 by Clyde Hall in Reviews

The historical conspiracy heist comic continues with new secrets unveiled. Clyde Hall has a full review of Regarding the Matter of Oswald’s Body #4.

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February 16, 2022 /Clyde Hall
Christopher Cantwell, Regarding the Matter of Oswald's Body, BOOM!, BOOM! Studios
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REVIEW: PRIMORDIAL #6 is the end of another Lemire, Sorrentino achievement

February 16, 2022 by Larry Jorash in Reviews

Primordial #6 concludes a heartfelt journey of three best friends on their way home, surrounded by mystery and danger, all from the veteran creative team of Andrea Sorrentino and Jeff Lemire.

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February 16, 2022 /Larry Jorash
Primordial, Primordial #6, Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW - A satisfying end from SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW #8

February 15, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

This marks the finale of Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes, and Clayton Cowles riff on True Grit, and the ending might just come as a bit of a surprise.

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February 15, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Tom King, Bilquis Evely, DC Comics, Supergirl, Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow
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REVIEW: Nightwing #89 is super synergy at its finest

February 15, 2022 by Harrison Stewart in Reviews

Nightwing #89 is the first half of a two-part Dick Grayson and Jon Kent mini-crossover, with the second half taking place in Superman: Son of Kal-El #9.

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February 15, 2022 /Harrison Stewart
Nightwing, Superman Son of Kal El, Tom Taylor
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REVIEW: LOVE EVERLASTING #1, King and Charretier's FREE Substack comic

February 14, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

This throwback to vintage romance comics is available on the duo’s new Substack for free (link in post)…

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February 14, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Love Everlasting, Substack, Tom King, Elsa Charretier
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TRADE COLLECTION REVIEW: The REPRESENT! hardcover from DC Comics

February 11, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews, Trade Rating

DC Comics’ underrated digital-first series Represent! gets a new hardcover collection this month, today we look at what these comics are, why they work so well, and who should pick up the new book.

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February 11, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
DC Comics, Represent!
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Static by Matt Lesniewski is Stylish Rural-Cyberpunk with Heart

February 10, 2022 by Leo Mancini in Reviews, Trade Rating

‘The art will surely be the most divisive part of this book. It is disgusting and fits the story perfectly…’ read our full review of Matt Lesniewski’s Static…

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February 10, 2022 /Leo Mancini
Static, Dark Horse Comics, Matt Lesniewski
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REVIEW: Secret X-Men #1 is a fun adventure story, elevated by sharp witticisms

February 09, 2022 by Rebecca Gault in Reviews

Secret X-Men #1 is a fun adventure issue elevated by sharp witticisms from writer Tini Howard, albeit one struggling to balance such a large team. FULL REVIEW

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February 09, 2022 /Rebecca Gault
X-Men, Secret X-Men, Tini Howard, Francesco Mobili, Marvel, Marvel Comics
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REVIEW: Land of the Living Gods #1, the post-apocalyptic story you need

February 09, 2022 by Anna Bailey in Reviews

Land of the Living Gods #1 is the exact post-apocalyptic read I didn’t know that I’ve needed since I Am Legend. Read Anna Bailey’s full perfect 10 review…

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February 09, 2022 /Anna Bailey
Land of the Living Gods #1, AfterShock, AfterShock Comics
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REVIEW: Monkey Meat #2 ... is this 2022's best comic so far?

February 09, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

We have a full review today of Juni Ba’s latest entry in the Monkey Meat anthology, a book that just might be an early contender for best single issue of the year…

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February 09, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Monkey Meat, Image Comics, Image, Juni Ba
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REVIEW: Devil's Reign #4, starts slow but finishes with BIG implications for the Marvel Universe

February 09, 2022 by Rebecca Gault in Reviews

A slow first half in Devil’s Reign #4 builds to a significant second half, one that sets up a lot of falling dominoes; the ripple of which may be felt throughout the Marvel Universe. FULL REVIEW

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February 09, 2022 /Rebecca Gault
Devil's Reign, Devil's Reign #4, Daredevil, Marvel, Marvel Comics
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REVIEW: Looking for a neo-noir thrilled? BY LINES IN BLOOD #2 is it

February 09, 2022 by Anna Bailey in Reviews

As far as neo-noir thrillers go, Bylines in Blood #2 is as good as they come. It has me trying to guess what happens on the next pages before I flip. FULL REVIEW!

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February 09, 2022 /Anna Bailey
Bylines in Blood, Erica Schultz, Van Jensen, Aneke, AfterShock, AfterShock Comics
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REVIEW: Life Zero #1, in which Marco Checchetto draws the zombie apocalypse

February 09, 2022 by Larry Jorash in Reviews

Superstar artist Marco Checchetto takes a break from illustrating some of Marvel’s biggest comics to draw the zombie apocalypse, and today we have a full review….

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February 09, 2022 /Larry Jorash
Life Zero, Ablaze, Marco Checchetto
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REVIEW: Cult of Ikarus #1 from Scout Comics succeeds with a strong character pairing

February 09, 2022 by Clyde Hall in Reviews

In Cult of Ikarus #1, the creators put forth a bold protagonist pairing . These two may be a part of the mystical, magical underground, but they’re also a duo ideal for Lestating the hell out of entrenched Evil Overlords. FULL REVIEW!

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February 09, 2022 /Clyde Hall
Cult of Ikarus, Jenna Lyn Wright, Karl Slominski, Scout, Scout Comics
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REVIEW: SUICIDE SQUAD - BLAZE #1 is a serious book, very serious

February 08, 2022 by Harrison Stewart in Reviews

Suicide Squad: Blaze #1 is a serious, brutal and deeply human take on the Squad that appeals to both superhero fans and detractors…FULL REVIEW

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February 08, 2022 /Harrison Stewart
Suicide Squad, Suicide Squad Blaze, Simon Spurrier, Aaron Campbell, Jordie Bellaire, DC Comics
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REVIEW: Silent comic STEP BY BLOODY STEP #1 is a flawless book

February 07, 2022 by Steve Baxi in Reviews

‘Step by Bloody Step #1 — by Si Spurrier, Matías Bergara, Matheus Lopes and Emma Price — left me speechless.’ Steve Baxi has a full review of the new book from Image Comics.

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February 07, 2022 /Steve Baxi
Step by Bloody Step, Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara, Image, Image Comics
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REVIEW: The Official Image Timeline (One-Shot) is exactly as billed

February 02, 2022 by Zack Quaintance in Reviews

Filled with interesting remembrances and a vast collection of historic visuals that tell the publisher’s story, The Official Image Timeline is a nice preservation of the publisher as well as the wider North American comics industry.

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February 02, 2022 /Zack Quaintance
Jim Valentino, Image, Image Comics, Official Image Timeline
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REVIEW: Sabretooth #1, get ready for difficult questions about Krakoa

February 02, 2022 by Rebecca Gault in Reviews

Sabretooth #1 is an introspective look at Victor Creed’s psyche that tees up some of the most difficult questions posed by the new nation state of Krakoa, all handled deftly by a very talented writer. Full review…

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February 02, 2022 /Rebecca Gault
Sabretooth #1, Sabretooth, Victor LaValle, Leonard Kirk, X-Men, Marvel, Marvel Comics
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