Comic Book Review: The Principles of Necromancy #1
The Principles of Necromancy #1 from Magma Comics is a love letter to the macabre, with elements of tragedy and body horror battling with intrigue and mystery for narrative supremacy. The elegant visual evolution of the opening panels as a dark clad figure emerges from the snow filled oblivion speaks volumes with just twelve words…
Comic Book Review: Silicon Bandits #1
In a future where androids are so advanced that the law requires them to have translucent skin to differentiate them from humans, and food can be 3D printed, four trillionaires have divided control of the United States among themselves into quadrants, constantly competing for resources and seeking any advantages over their rivals. As humanity evolves, so too does its capacity for violence, and after a fifth world war has left much of the planet desolate, we bear witness to the dangers of unfettered economic contests, and the natural results of creating our own replacements. Welcome to the world of Silicon Bandits from Magma Comics.
Comic Book Review: The Scale Trade #1
Dragons have been a mainstay of our collective imaginations for so long that their ancient existence has permeated out across myriad cultures and mediums. We find tales of dragons going back through the centuries, infusing into our mythology, and interwoven into our fantasy. They command awe, reverence, respect, fear, and above all, a sense of magic and wonder. But what happens to these majestic creatures when they become commonplace, used as chattel, disregarded as trivial, and reduced to tools of production, sources of meat, or worse?
Comic Book Review: Void Rivals #4
Beautifully crafted, Void Rivals #4 adds new dynamics to our protagonists and the complexity of the worlds they occupy. In a story boasting giant transformers, intergalactic mercenaries, ancient species, and so much more, it is incredible that as a reader I am so invested in the lives of two individual characters whose names and races I didn’t even know a few weeks ago
SDCC 2023: Rafael Grampá’s Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham
Award-winning artist Rafeal Grampa is set to turn the Batman legacy completely on its head this September in his brand new Black Label mini series, Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham. I had the opportunity to speak with Rafael Grampa about Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham at 2023 San Diego Comic-Con, and he informed me that this is a much more adult take on the vigilante, which sees him shedding his humanity and untethering himself from the trappings of his billionaire playboy persona to take on the vilest aspects of humanity.
Comic Book Review: Void Rivals #2
The mystery which took months building intrigue is out, and we can safely say we are ecstatic for the shared “Energon Universe”
Comic Book Review: The Rocketeer – In the Den of Thieves # 1
The Rocketeer in the Den of Thieves #1 attempts to reward Cliff, Betty, and Peevey the life they deserve and have earned, but unavoidably pulls them back into the airborne danger. This book teases more than it delivers, but does so to great effect.
Comic Book Review: The Complete Irredeemable
by Joe Schickman, Reporter Official Synopsis: When the Plutonian, the world’s greatest superhero, snaps and turns into the world’s greatest villain, only his former teammates have a chance at stopping his rampage. But while on the run from the world’s most powerful…
Comic Book Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #2 was a fiercely fun read and quality conclusion to the story begun in issue 1.
Comic Book Review: Creed – The Next Round # 1
Adonis Creed is out of the ring but not out of the game as he trains – along with his manager-wife Bianca – the next champion—his daughter Amara, now an amateur boxer. But with Adonis and Bianca reluctant to pit their daughter against more dangerous opponents, Amara feels like her career is at a standstill, and she’s hungry for more.
Comic Book Review: Brynmore # 1
a recently divorced and newly sober Mark returns home to rediscover, reinvent, and rebuild himself, reaching his destination just as the last fiery glow of the lowering sun fades over the dilapidated chapel. Symbolizing his own quest for renewal, Mark plans to rebuild the old church as a home for himself.
Comic Book Review: Avengers #2 (2023)
Still on the edge of my seat after the previous issue, Avengers #2 follows suit by launching straight into the action.
Comic Book Review: Tales of Syzpense # 1
Creators Chris Ryall and Nelson Daniel meticulously merge humor, action, and the immediately captivating chronicle of Cutler Cartlon’s exploits into an imaginative and enjoyable endeavor.
Comic Book Review: King Spawn # 23
The danger is truly coming to a head for our would-be King of Hell and those he cares for, as the scope of Spawn’s exigencies come into focus.
Comic Book Review: Black Panther #1
With T’Challa in supposed exile, the Black Panther must remain in the shadows as he determines what his role will be in Wakanda’s uncertain future. Plagued by introspective doubt in his isolation, the king must learn how to go from ruling on high, to serving those shuffled to the depths of his great society.