Saga Issue #34 Image Comics Story by: Brian K. Vaughan Art and Cover by: Fiona Staples “You’ll never understand the way the worlds really work until you surround yourself with people from all sorts of weird backgrounds. I mean, I know diversity is an overused word these days, but without it, what would we be?”… Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm: “Saga” Issue #34 (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).
Winter Is Coming: “Snowfall” Issue #1 (Review)
Snowfall Issue #1 Image Comics Story by: Joe Harris Art: Martín Morazzo Colors: Kelly Fitzpatrick Letters: Michael David Thomas Snowfall occurs in the year 2045—ten years after a devastating climate crash that rid the country of winter. The United States has been split into resettlement zones and rechristened the Cooperative States of America with the… Continue reading Winter Is Coming: “Snowfall” Issue #1 (Review)
Hungry Like the Wolf: “Symmetry” #3 (Review)
Symmetry #3 Image Comics Story by: Matt Hawkins Art by: Raffaele Ienco Lettering by: Troy Peteri By now we know the plot: Symmetry is set in a utopian futuristic society where artificial intelligence is in control. To create peace and equality and avoid conflict, society has been stripped of all diversity. A solar flare has wiped… Continue reading Hungry Like the Wolf: “Symmetry” #3 (Review)
The Devil Killer Revealed: “Nailbiter” Issue #20 (Review)
“Nailbiter” Issue #20 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 If I could use expletives to describe how amazing this issue is, I would. And there’s no way to discuss it without spoilers because they’re the best part. This issue—and the… Continue reading The Devil Killer Revealed: “Nailbiter” Issue #20 (Review)
A New Leader Emerges: “The Walking Dead” #151 (Review)
The Walking Dead #151 “Call to Arms” Image Comics Story by: Robert Kirkman Art and Lettering by: Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn, Rus Wooton, and Dave Stewart Last month, The Walking Dead reached a significant milestone—issue 150. Rick announced his plans to form a military to fight the Whisperers, and everyone (aside from Jesus) was ecstatic.… Continue reading A New Leader Emerges: “The Walking Dead” #151 (Review)
Hot Off the Press: “Saga” Issue #33 (Review)
Issue #33 Image Comics Story by: Brian K. Vaughan Art and Cover by: Fiona Staples As Saga propels forward with the main characters spread across space, Brian K. Vaughan has chosen to focus each issue on a different group. This month, we return to Hebdomadal journalists, and lovers, Upsher and Doff. Their story of choice?… Continue reading Hot Off the Press: “Saga” Issue #33 (Review)
I Think We’re Alone Now: “Outcast” #15 (Review)
Outcast #15: “All Alone Now” Image Comics Creator and Writer: Robert Kirkman Artist: Paul Azeceta Colorist: Elizabeth Breitweiser Letterer: Rus Wooton Cover: Paul Azeceta, Elizabeth Breitweiser The sluggish pace Outcast has been at finally picks up this month. Robert Kirkman provides some exciting details about the story, and the characters—especially their scenes together—are engaging. As… Continue reading I Think We’re Alone Now: “Outcast” #15 (Review)