The second arc of Nocterra is setting up to be even more intense than the last. And the next wild ride starts here with Nocterra #7. Image ComicsWritten by: Scott SnyderPencils by: Tony S. DanielInks: Sandu Florea and Tony S. DanielColors by: Marcelo MaioloLetters by: Andworld Design Now, two-thirds of this issue is awesome. But… Continue reading Image Comics Review: Nocterra #7
Author: Nick Friar
Nick reviews comics for GWW, mainly DC Comics. Sometimes he'll review a show, too.
Nick also likes to share his opinions on the stories within the stories — sometimes in written form, sometimes on his podcasts, TLDR, which is part of GWW Radio.
Comic of the Week: Saga #55 from Image Comics
Coming into this week, I expected Saga #55 to be my choice. I’d be willing to bet nearly everyone expected that to be the case. But as much as Saga is known for meeting those lofty expectations, that still seems like a tough challenge after a three-year pause. Yet, here we are. Image ComicsWritten by:… Continue reading Comic of the Week: Saga #55 from Image Comics
Gun Honey & Never Never: TLDR #56
TLDR talks Titan’s Gun Honey & Heavy Metal’s Never Never After going through what’s new in comics this week (3:27), Joseph Gilmore and Nick Friar have a pair of awesome comics from indie brands they don’t discuss much — Titan (31:14) and Heavy Metal (43:17). If you want to represent the show wherever you go,… Continue reading Gun Honey & Never Never: TLDR #56
Gunslinger Spawn #4: Image Comics Review
Best issue of the series to this point, hands down. This is the first issue of Gunslinger Spawn in which Brett Booth’s art didn’t drive the story, as much as his work was as impressive as always. Some major details are revealed in Gunslinger Spawn #4. Gunslinger Spawn #4Image ComicsWritten by: Todd McFarlanePencils by: Brett… Continue reading Gunslinger Spawn #4: Image Comics Review
Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace #1: DC Comics Review
If you didn’t already know DC Comics was all in on Peacemaker, now you know. But it seems they won’t attempt to capitalize on the character much after the show. Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace #1 appears to be a n oversized one-off, with no indication there will be another issue. Garth Ennis and Garry Brown… Continue reading Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace #1: DC Comics Review
Marvel Comics Review: Devil’s Reign: Winter Soldier #1
Winter Soldier fans will like the character’s one-off from Chip Zdarsky’s Daredevil/Kingpin/Elektra event. And anyone else who wants to check in on Bucky Barnes should be able to pick up Devil’s Reign: Winter Soldier #1. The story absolutely connects to the event, but the primary focus is how the developments related to New York are… Continue reading Marvel Comics Review: Devil’s Reign: Winter Soldier #1
Comic of the Week: Seven Secrets #13 from BOOM! Studios
In a week that featured some impressive first issues, the start of Seven Secrets’ third arc was what blew me away the most. It’d be nice if Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo didn’t leave us hanging for so long again, but the wait for Seven Secrets #13 was absolutely worth it. BOOM! StudiosWritten by:… Continue reading Comic of the Week: Seven Secrets #13 from BOOM! Studios