Review: Justice League #9

At last! After a two issue hiatus, Jim Lee reunites with Geoff Johns for the epic-to-be story arc, “The Villian’s Journey.” At the core of this new storyline, Johns and Lee are set to reveal a major new nemesis that is irrevocably linked to the Justice League. This new villain is getting the royal treatment [...]

Picks of the Week: 5/16/12

Daredevil #13: Mark Waid’s stellar run continues to chronicle his unique, fan-favorite take on the title character. This issue just ramps up the stakes as Megacrime strikes back at Daredevil. By the end of the issue, Daredevil finds himself in an unfavorable position that threatens to end his career as Daredevil. Nightwing #9: As “Night [...]

Review: Takio #1

Marvel’s best new all ages comics, Takio, comes from the creators of the ultra graphic Powers! Spinning out of last years graphic novel of the same name, Takio tells the story of two sisters (Taki and Olivia) and their adventures as the first and only superheroes in the world. The book shows the realistic learning [...]

Review: Higher Earth #1

Boom! Studios has taken a chance on Sam Humphries’s Higher Earth. This new series treads on the trappings of a familiar and often worn concept utilized in comic books. The exploration of the existence of a multiverse is the high concept that Boom! Studios must be banking on for the success of the series. The [...]

Picks of the Week: 5/9/12

BATMAN #9: The best crossover event in comics continues! The tensions rise in “Night of the Owls”. With the Talons have breached the Batcave and overrun Wayne Manor, Batman fights back for his life. Plus, this must-read issue also features a backup story highlighting the Pennyworth family and secrets they have withheld from the Wayne [...]

Movie Review: The Avengers

The most highly anticipated comic book movie of the decade completely lives up to the hype, as writer / director Joss Whedon shows world audiences how to do a superhero team movie right. Being that I’m starting this at nearly 4 am, coming down from the high of the fanboy ritual known as the Comic book [...]