Mark Delaney

Loose Ends in “Cryptocracy” #3 (Review)

Loose Ends in “Cryptocracy” #3 (Review)

Cryptocracy #3 Dark Horse Comics Written by: Van Jensen Art by: Pete Woods I’m not always deeply embedded in the culture surrounding comic books. My pull list is made up of a few series I really enjoy, but if I’m not following those, I don’t always have an ear to the...

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Run – “Batman” #5 (Review)

Run – “Batman” #5 (Review)

Batman #5 DC Comics Written by: Tom King Art by: David Finch, Matt Banning, Sandra Hope, Scott Hanna In Batman #5, Tom King reaches the conclusion of his debut arc as Batman scribe. It’s been an up-and-down first few issues, with some really promising moments...

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In Secret – “All-Star Batman” #1 (Review)

In Secret – “All-Star Batman” #1 (Review)

All-Star Batman #1 DC Comics Written by: Scott Snyder Art by: John Romita Jr. & Danny Miki Scott Snyder only recently wrapped up his New 52 work with DC’s Batman, but to the enjoyment of many, and yet the dismay of some, he’s back writing for the character in...

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I Can Fix This – “Batman” #4 (Review)

I Can Fix This – “Batman” #4 (Review)

Batman #4 DC Comics Written by: Tom King Art by: David Finch and Matt Banning My first time through with Batman #4 left me feeling disheartened. It felt like another step backwards for the series. After re-reading it, I’m more optimistic about it now, though it’s...

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Endure in “Ringside” #6 (Advanced Review)

Endure in “Ringside” #6 (Advanced Review)

Ringside #6 Image Comics Written by: Joe Keatinge Art by: Nick Barber & Simon Gough Ringside #6 begins a new arc, but picks up emotionally where the debut left the series. It’s another gloomy chapter in a story of sadness and betrayal, deceit and violence. Ever...

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Now They Know Fear – “Cryptocracy” #2 (Review)

Now They Know Fear – “Cryptocracy” #2 (Review)

Cryptocracy #2 Dark Horse Comics Written by: Van Jensen Art by: Pete Woods Cryptocracy #2 picks up where its dizzying introduction ended, but only after a flashback to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Painting an interesting background for characters is an immediate fix to...

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The Dying of it All – “Batman” #3 (Review)

The Dying of it All – “Batman” #3 (Review)

Batman #3 DC Comics Written by: Tom King Art by: David Finch & Matt Banning In this third issue since Batman has been “reborn”, writer Tom King pumps the brakes to develop the mysterious duo of Gotham and Gotham Girl. Undoubtedly, a series can’t be expected to...

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Do You Trust Them? “Batman” #2 (Review)

Do You Trust Them? “Batman” #2 (Review)

Batman #2 DC Comics Written by: Tom King Art by: David Finch & Matt Banning King and company are already back with Batman thanks to Rebirth’s commitment to semi-monthly schedules for DC’s biggest brands. It doesn’t get much bigger than Batman, and it doesn’t get...

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Down The Rabbit Hole in “Cryptocracy” #1 (Review)

Down The Rabbit Hole in “Cryptocracy” #1 (Review)

Cryptocracy #1 Dark Horse  Written by: Van Jensen Art by: Pete Woods Last fall, Dark Horse announced two new comic series coming to shops in the months ahead. One of those was Cryptocracy, a shadowy sci-fi tale that blends elements of both Fables and The X-Files....

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