Nick Friar

The Forgotten Blade: TKO Studios Review

The Forgotten Blade: TKO Studios Review

The Forgotten Blade is yet another example why TKO’s business model is outstanding. Once you get sucked into this OGN, like so many other TKO titles before it, you won’t want to put it down. TKO StudiosWritten by: Tze ChunArt by: Toni FejzulaLetters by: Jeff Powell...

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Newburn #8: Image comics review

Newburn #8: Image comics review

This issue marks the end of the title’s first volume, as well as the conclusion of the three-issue story centered around Emily. But, the focus of Newburn #8 brings things back to the title character, which leads to a rather significant development. Images...

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Comic of the Week: King Spawn #11 from Image Comics

Comic of the Week: King Spawn #11 from Image Comics

King Spawn is always in contention for comic of the week whenever it comes out. Sean Lewis has done an excellent job revisiting the character’s history while also pushing the new story forward. It’s great for new Spawn readers and old, especially since Al Simmons’...

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Seven Sons #1: Image Comics Review

Seven Sons #1: Image Comics Review

I’ll tell you what, Seven Sons #1 has quite the cover. Definitely intrigued me, but it was also a bit jarring. Jae Lee’s design for the story’s title characters is very unsettling. As you read the series-opening issue, you quickly realize that’s unique to those...

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Above Snakes #1: image Comics

Above Snakes #1: image Comics

If you’re a fan of Westerns, Sean Lewis and Hayden Sherman’s latest project is a must-add to your pull list. Above Snakes #1, which hits shelves July 13 and has a final order cutoff date of June 20, provides both the bad-ass tones found in the genre and also pokes fun...

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Poison Ivy #1: DC Comics Review

Poison Ivy #1: DC Comics Review

This is Poison Ivy at her best. She is on a mission no one else understands, and no one is getting in her way. Motivated and misunderstood. On top of G. Willow Wilson’s writing, Marcio Takara and Arif Prianto bring Poison Ivy to a place she doesn’t visit often, if...

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Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #1: Marvel Comics Review

Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #1: Marvel Comics Review

For those not reading the Hulk vs. Thor event, involving Thor in another title might not seem to make sense. The focus of Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #1 is very much on Jane Foster. It’s still unclear where this is happening in Thor’s history, but it’s...

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Comic of the Week: NewThink #1 from AWA Studios

Comic of the Week: NewThink #1 from AWA Studios

This is a must-read for everyone. Even people who don’t read comics can appreciate NewThink #1. Anyone can appreciate what’s being discussed, and how it’s being discussed, in this issue. AWA StudiosWritten by: Gregg HurwitzArt by: Mike Deodato Jr.Colors by: Lee...

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Shadow War Omega #1: DC Comics Review

Shadow War Omega #1: DC Comics Review

Shadow War was a pretty good event until the last couple of issues. Between the reveal of the big bad and the events of Shadow War Omega, though, it fell flat. Outside of the epilogue, Shadow War Omega #1 didn’t do much to build up the character behind the event’s...

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Comic of the Week: The Punisher #3 from Marvel Comics

Comic of the Week: The Punisher #3 from Marvel Comics

Marvel’s new Punisher series has brought the heat from the jump, but this week’s issue is a cut above the other two. It’s always a risk to mess with a character’s past, especially when it’s a character like Frank Castle. But, Jason Aaron, Jesus Saiz and Paul Azaceta...

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