Swamp Thing #1 DC Writer: Len Wein Illustrator: Kelley Jones Colorist: Michelle Madsen Letterer: Rob Leigh Swamp Thing is one of those characters that I find hard to define as being well embodied. I feel the work that Alan Moore did with him in the 80s set the standard very high, so it’s tough to… Continue reading Exploring Roots in “Swamp Thing” #1 (Review)
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Learning that Magic Always Cheats in “Dragon Age: Magekiller #1” (Review)
Dragon Age: Magekiller #1 Dark Horse Comics Written by: Greg Rucka Pencils by: Carmen Carnero Inks by: Terry Pallot Color by: Michael Atiyeh Stemming from Bioware’s video game saga, Dragon Age, comes a new Dark Horse series, “Dragon Age: Magekiller.” The series begins by introducing the protagonists, Marius and Tessa, who are specialists when it… Continue reading Learning that Magic Always Cheats in “Dragon Age: Magekiller #1” (Review)
Leaving Old Habits Behind in “The Violent #1” (Review)
The Violent #1 Image Comics Written by: Ed Brisson Art by: Adam Gorham Color by: Michael Garland Among Image’s swath of new titles comes “The Violent,” which tells the story of a couple trying to assimilate to normal life after having been either in jail or addicted to drugs. Mason and Becky are stuck working… Continue reading Leaving Old Habits Behind in “The Violent #1” (Review)
Keeping Family Secrets Secret in “Snow Blind #1” (Review)
Snow Blind #1 Boom Studios Written by: Ollie Masters Art by: Tyler Jenkins Lettering by: Colin Bell This week features the start of a new four part mini series from Boom Studios, “Snow Blind,” that tells the story of a family that moved from Louisiana to Alaska. The son, Teddy, seems to find himself in… Continue reading Keeping Family Secrets Secret in “Snow Blind #1” (Review)
Mysteries in the Wild West with ‘Black Jack Ketchum #1’ (Review)
Black Jack Ketchum #1 Image Comics Written by: Brian Schirmer Art by: Claudia Balboni This week features a new title from Image Comics, Black Jack Ketchum. Schirmer and Balboni’s title begins with a plot that we’ve all come to recognize. The protagonist, Tom Ketchum, is mistaken for someone he isn’t and blamed for something he… Continue reading Mysteries in the Wild West with ‘Black Jack Ketchum #1’ (Review)
Science and the Devil in “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1” (Review)
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, #1 Marvel Written by: Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder Art by: Natcha Bustos Color by: Tamra Bonvillain Lettering by: Travis Lanham Amongst the slew of new Marvel titles being released in recent weeks comes the light-hearted adventure of Lunella Lafayette, also known as Moon Girl, and Devil Dinosaur. Moon Girl… Continue reading Science and the Devil in “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1” (Review)
Story books and Prison Camps in “Saga #31” (Review)
Saga, #31 Image Comics Written by: Brian K. Vaughn Art by: Fiona Staples Letters and Design by: Fonografiks Coming off of a three-month hiatus, the creative team has had their first publication in what feels like significantly too long. Regarding the narrative, it has been an unspecified amount of time since the events of issue… Continue reading Story books and Prison Camps in “Saga #31” (Review)