Low #11 Image Comics Story by: Rick Remender Art by: Greg Tocchini Colors by: Dave McCaig Coming off a hiatus, this month features the beginning of the second arc of "Low." This issue focuses on the daughters, Tajo and Della, as they make their way to the surface....
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Hunting the Supernatural in “Cry Havoc” #1 (Review)
Cry Havoc #1 Image Comics Story by: Simon Spurrier Illustrated by: Ryan Kelly Colored by: Nick Filardi, Lee Loughridghe, and Matt Wilson Lettered by: Simon Bowland Designed by: Emma Price When reading the description for “Cry Havoc” it seemed as though a lot was...
Finding Purpose in “Red Sonja #1” (Review)
Red Sonja #1 Dynamite Story by: Marguerite Bennett Illustrated by: Aneke Colored by: Jorge Sutil Honestly, I haven’t been a Red Sonja fan for too long, but what I have read has been utterly awesome. I’ve been reading most work since the 70’s “Marvel Feature” and,...
An Explosive Conclusion to “Tokyo Ghost” #5 (Review)
Tokyo Ghost #5 Image Comics Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Sean Murphy Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Rus Wooton This week readers have received an explosive conclusion to the first arc of Tokyo Ghost. Not only do we gain insight into the history of Japan but...
Making a Living in “Pencil Head” #1 (Review)
Pencil Head #1 Image Comics Creator, Writer, and Illustrator: Ted McKeever This week brings us a new #1 from Image Comics, “Pencil Head.” I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with this issue since the cover boasts a wide variety of things. However, by the time I...
Wizards Only, Fool in “Adventure Time: Ice King” #1 (Review)
Adventure Time: Ice King #1 of 6 Kaboom Story by: Emily Partridge Writer: Pranas Naujokaitis Illustrator: Natalie Andrewson Admittedly, I’m a big fan of Adventure Time. It’s a show that sometimes mixes childlike wonder and adventures with dark undertones. Spawning...
Exploring Roots in “Swamp Thing” #1 (Review)
Swamp Thing #1 DC Writer: Len Wein Illustrator: Kelley Jones Colorist: Michelle Madsen Letterer: Rob Leigh Swamp Thing is one of those characters that I find hard to define as being well embodied. I feel the work that Alan Moore did with him in the 80s set the...
Learning that Magic Always Cheats in “Dragon Age: Magekiller #1” (Review)
Dragon Age: Magekiller #1 Dark Horse Comics Written by: Greg Rucka Pencils by: Carmen Carnero Inks by: Terry Pallot Color by: Michael Atiyeh Stemming from Bioware’s video game saga, Dragon Age, comes a new Dark Horse series, “Dragon Age: Magekiller.” The series begins...
Leaving Old Habits Behind in “The Violent #1” (Review)
The Violent #1 Image Comics Written by: Ed Brisson Art by: Adam Gorham Color by: Michael Garland Among Image’s swath of new titles comes “The Violent,” which tells the story of a couple trying to assimilate to normal life after having been either in jail or addicted...
Keeping Family Secrets Secret in “Snow Blind #1” (Review)
Snow Blind #1 Boom Studios Written by: Ollie Masters Art by: Tyler Jenkins Lettering by: Colin Bell This week features the start of a new four part mini series from Boom Studios, “Snow Blind," that tells the story of a family that moved from Louisiana to Alaska. The...