Saga #41 Image Comics Story by: Brian K. Vaughan Art and Cover by: Fiona Staples In this issue, Brian K. Vaughan keeps pushing forward the story in the War for Phang. As usual, he doesn’t make things easy on the characters. Remember the celestial object from last issue that looked like a massive baby? That’s a… Continue reading The Sound of Violence in “Saga” Issue #41 (Review)
Author: Sarah Payne-Mills
Sarah was born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University. She lives and works in Bloomington as an editor. She and her husband have three pets, all with Harry Potter-themed names: Nimbus (a Dutch rabbit), Luna (a Schipperke), and Molly (a Boxer mix).
The War Has Only Just Begun in “The Walking Dead” #162 (Review)
“The Whisperer War: Part 6 of 6” The Walking Dead #162 Image Comics Story by: Robert Kirkman Art and Lettering by: Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, and Cliff Rathburn Cover by: Charlie Adlard Variant cover by: Arthur Adams and Nathan Fairbairn We’re finally to the end of this arc—and lots has happened over the past six issues. We lost characters such as… Continue reading The War Has Only Just Begun in “The Walking Dead” #162 (Review)
Unraveling the Mystery of Buckaroo in “Nailbiter” Issue #27 (Review)
Nailbiter Issue 27 Image Comics Story by: Joshua Williamson Art by: Mike Henderson Colors by: Adam Guzowski Letters and Book Design by: John J. Hill Edited by: Rob Levin It seems like we’re getting closer to solving the mystery that is Buckaroo, Oregon. In issue 26, we saw Warren get shot in the alley after leaving the police station. Like… Continue reading Unraveling the Mystery of Buckaroo in “Nailbiter” Issue #27 (Review)
The War Is Far From Over in “The Walking Dead” #161 (Review)
“The Whisperer War: Part 5 of 6” The Walking Dead #161 Image Comics Story by: Robert Kirkman Art and Lettering by: Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, and Cliff Rathburn Cover by: Charlie Adlard Variant cover by: Arthur Adams and Nathan Fairbairn The Whisperers attacked the Hilltop! In the fifth part of the Whisperer War arc, the Whisperers make their move on the… Continue reading The War Is Far From Over in “The Walking Dead” #161 (Review)
The Happiest Families Are Tighter Than a Hangman’s Noose: “Saga” Issue #40 (Review)
Saga #40 Image Comics Story by: Brian K. Vaughan Art and Cover by: Fiona Staples Our characters’ future on Phang continues to crumble in this issue. The soft, cushy existence they’ve been living is coming to an end. In this issue (and really throughout the comic), family is a running theme—and not just the traditional family.… Continue reading The Happiest Families Are Tighter Than a Hangman’s Noose: “Saga” Issue #40 (Review)
Hello, Darkness, My Old Friend: The Walking Dead #160 (Review)
“The Whisperer War: Part 4 of 6” The Walking Dead #160 Image Comics Story by: Robert Kirkman Art and Lettering by: Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, and Cliff Rathburn Cover by: Charlie Adlard Variant cover by: Arthur Adams and Nathan Fairbairn Just like the others in this arc, this issue is fast-paced, jumping around to different characters and… Continue reading Hello, Darkness, My Old Friend: The Walking Dead #160 (Review)
Time After Time: “Outcast” #22 (Review)
Outcast #22: “The Ticking Clock” Image Comics Creator and Writer: Robert Kirkman Artist: Paul Azeceta Colorist: Elizabeth Breitweiser Letterer: Rus Wooton Cover: Paul Azeceta, Elizabeth Breitweiser Oh, Outcast. I really want to like you. You have all the right elements—interesting plot, main characters, and art, but your story just drags on every month. There’s no… Continue reading Time After Time: “Outcast” #22 (Review)