By: Miguel Acedo Thanks to Boom! Studios reprinting of Steed and Mrs. Peel based on the classic, cult television series “The Avengers,” we’re given a glimpse of what made this property a favorite among die-hards. The quirkiness of the series is perfectly captured by the brilliant collaboration between writer Grant Morrison and artist Ian Gibson. [...]
By: Miguel Acedo Writer Gail Simone and superstar-artist-to-be Ardian Syaf continue their run on Batgirl. With a new story arc, comes a new villain as well as fleshed out and connective themes stemming from the previous arc. Whereas the first arc worked to develop and reestablish Barbara Gordon as Batgirl by means of exploring the [...]
By: Peter J Mellini & Miguel Acedo The Shade #4: Set in the 1940s writer James Robinson and guest artist Darwyn Cooke tell a story of murder and revenge while giving us a look at early days of the Shades criminal career. The Shade continues to be a great for fans of Robinson’s classic StarMan [...]
Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips have in the past collaborated to present solid, sprawling works such as Sleeper and Criminal. Now, with their new 12-part Image Comics series Fatale they have taken their Noir sensibilities and transposed them upon the genre of Horror. These talented creators are telling an epic story that spans the life [...]
By: Miguel Acedo & Peter J Mellini Uncanny X-Force #19.1: Writer Rick Remender sets the stage for the upcoming relaunch of everyone’s favorite post apocalyptic alternative reality. Following the events of the Dark Angel Saga, the Age of Apocalypse X-men returns home to make their final stand against Weapon X. We also get an appearance [...]
By: Miguel Acedo Sometimes we miss out on a good thing. And sometimes we’re just not given an opportunity. That’s life. So, this week DC/Vertigo grants one-and-all an opportunity to join the grim-goodness that is writer Scott Snyder and artist Rafael Albuquerque’s acclaimed ongoing, American Vampire. This is simply the best vampire series in the [...]
By: Miguel Acedo This stellar, giant-sized one-shot is written by Grant Morrison. Artists Cameron Stewart and Chris Burnham, respectively, illustrate a chapter. With colorist Nathan Fairbairn in the mix, this book is beyond beautifully crafted. Needless to say, as long as fans have waited for this season finale of Batman Incorporated, it was well worth [...]
By: Miguel Acedo & Peter J Mellini Daredevil #7: Without a doubt, writer Mark Waid and artist Paolo Rivera continue to craft the best comic Marvel is currently publishing. For those of you haven’t discovered this gem-of-a-series, this issue is the perfect jumping on point. This self-contained, one-and-done story is perfect for the holidays. If [...]
By: Miguel Acedo Archaia Entertainment has not only carved its niche, it owns it. Known for publishing arresting original graphic novels, their attention to detail and quality has served them well. In 2011 they garnered a couple of Eisner’s – Return of the Dapper Men for Best New Graphic Album and Mouse Guard: Legends of [...]
By: Miguel Acedo Writers Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti join forces with artist Jamal Igle on this surprising four issue miniseries. This book represents what the New 52 was all about: Excitement. The fun and freshness of this fantastical fiction is indicative of DC’s initiative to garner a new audience, so much so that this [...]
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