Hillybilly #1, 2, and 3 Albatross Comics Done by: Eric Powell Hillybilly is something that I’ve got to admit I was pretty late about. It’s not so much that I took my time reading my issues or that I hadn’t heard about it until just recently. Instead, I couldn’t get my...
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From the Almighty Tallest comes an interview with the team behind ‘Invader Zim’
Recently I was able to interview the creative team behind the Oni Press title 'Invader Zim.' It was like some kind of weird childhood wish fulfillment as I vividly recall growing up to the outlandish adventures of Zim and Gir. Since its cancellation, it's no...
Grappling with Change in ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ (Movie Review)
Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) DC Animated Film Directed by: Sam Liu Story by: Brian Bolland and Alan Moore This is one of, if not the, most difficult reviews I’ve found myself writing. Not because I had writers block or I hadn’t had the time to sit down and crank...
Fighting the Unknown in ‘Justice League Rebirth’ #1 (Review)
Justice League Rebirth #1 DC Comics Written by: Bryan Hitch Pencilled by: Tony Daniel Inked by: Sandu Florea Art by: Tomeu Morey Lettered by: Richard Starkings & Comicraft This issue of Justice League wastes no time jumping right into the action. We are met with...
Teaming Up in ‘Batgirl and the Birds of Prey’ #1 (Review)
Batgirl and the Birds of Prey Rebirth #1 DC Comics Written by: Julie Benson & Shawna Benson Art by: Claire Roe Colors by: Allen Passalaqua Letters by: Steve Wands Yet another one of DC’s new titles amidst the Rebirth relaunch features the teaming up of Batgirl and...
Finding Home in “Wonder Woman” #1 (Review)
Wonder Woman #1 DC Comics Story by: Greg Rucka Art by: Liam Sharp Colors by: Laura Martin Letters by: Jodi Wynne Amongst DC’s massive relaunch comes the new Wonder Woman title by Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp and so far it’s promising. We find Steve pursuing Cadulo, a...
Finding Gods in “Black Road” #1 (Review)
Black Road, 1 Image Comics Story by: Brian Wood Art by: Garry Brown Colors by: Dave McCaig This week features the release of a new title from Image Comics, “Black Road.” We meet our protagonist, Magnus the Black, as he accepts a contract to escort a high-ranking...
Scorched Earth in “Low” #12 (Review)
Low #12 Image Comics Story by: Rick Remender Art by: Greg Tocchini Colors by: Dave McCaig This is the issue that has been alluded to throughout the series as we find Stel and her team have finally reached the surface. As the narrative progresses, the world that the...
Tying Up Loose Ends in “The Violent” #3 (Review)
The Violent #3 Image Comics Story by: Ed Brisson Art by: Adam Gorham Color by: Michael Garland Even though this series is only on its third issue it has proven to be full of surprises. Brisson, Gorham, and Garland are creating a compelling narrative that has already...
Finding A New Home With Image Comics: A Garth Ennis Interview
Recently, we had the opportunity to discuss some upcoming titles with their creator, Garth Ennis. Now moving to Image Comics, Garth took some time to talk about this transition and the titles that he'll be working on while there: Bloody Mary, Adventures in the Rifle...