Anthony Franklin

Coming Home in “Low” #11 (Review)

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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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