Nick Friar

Blue & Gold #2 (REVIEW)

Blue & Gold #2 (REVIEW)

Blue & Gold #2 After a strong start to the new Blue Beetle and Booster Gold eight-issue series, Blue & Gold #2 was a bit of a letdown. The series’ first issue had a lot going on, but it was a success because of the humor. That’s what we expect from a Booster...

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Ordinary Gods #3

Ordinary Gods #3

Ordinary Gods #3 Ordinary Gods #3 seemed a little slow out the gates at first — assuming you got a little confused with some of the names being thrown around at first, like me. Once I realized what the first few pages were setting up, my jaw dropped. Image...

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Telepaths #1 (REVIEW)

Telepaths #1 (REVIEW)

Telepaths #1 I instantly got Resistance vibes when I started reading Telepaths #1. But things are a little different in J. Michael Straczynski’s newest AWA series. The biggest similarity is he’s building a new world where regular, everyday people are experiencing...

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Undiscovered Country #15 (REVIEW)

Undiscovered Country #15 (REVIEW)

Undiscovered Country #15 The flashbacks throughout Undiscovered Country have definitely added layers to the cast. But, those generally haven’t been the story’s strong suit. That said, the chapter in Ace’s backstory we get in Undiscovered Country #15 was my favorite to...

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Wonder Girl #3 (REVIEW)

Wonder Girl #3 (REVIEW)

Wonder Girl #3 Above all else, Joelle Jones’ art shined through Wonder Girl’s first two issues. Wonder Girl #3 was no exception, either. Yara Flor has a fierceness to her, yet there’s also a goofy side to her. Jones puts juxtapose those to sides at a moment where they...

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Batman: Reptilian #3 (REVIEW)

Batman: Reptilian #3 (REVIEW)

Batman: Reptilian #3 The start of Batman: Reptilian #3 initially caught me off guard in a weird way. Everyone knows Garth Ennis isn’t one to shy away from an opportunity to comment on a subject happening outside the pages of his book. Still, it felt like an odd time...

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Superman ‘78, King Spawn, Transformers: Shattered Glass and more: The GWW Pull List

King Spawn #1 (REVIEW)

King Spawn #1 As much as Spawn has long been an enjoyable title, it's had room to evolve for some time. Todd McFarlane’s new initiative with the three new titles is a great step toward that. And by kicking off the expansion with King Spawn, Sean Lewis gets the chance...

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