Andrew Huard Comic Reviews

Rylend Grant and the creative team have quite the exciting book on their hands. Given Banjaxs terminal diagnosis, however, it remains to be seen just how far they can stretch this book out, although a limited run may not be the wrong move if the creative team can stay as sharp as they were in this first issue. Dont miss out on this bloody good time and add this to your pull list today!

Rylend Grant and the creative team have a solid series on their hands. They set the bar quite high with their first issue, and while issue two didnt quite meet that same bar it certainly didnt lose any of the moment built from issue one. The stage is set for an eventual showdown between teacher and student. What remains to be seen though, is who will break first?

While issue three returns to the action and great storytelling of chapter one, the excess verbiage and the out of character profanity shouldnt deter readers. While this may be a bit of a misstep, Banjax and the creative team behind it have a bright future. With a story that looks to only get better as the story of Lair Masons one-man crusade continues.

The well-oiled machine that is the creative team behind Banjax has chapter one of this bloody tale wrapped up. There are still many unanswered questions left in this series, however, and with Laird Masons diagnosis the clock is running out. Readers will no doubt be waiting with eager anticipation for the next chapter in Banjax.

This was a very surprising first issue for a miniseries that was hyped up with the return of Kelley Jones. 2018 is seeing a Batman title that looks and reads like it was straight out of the 90s. While there are a few shining moments throughout this first issue, overall, it was a big let down. It will be interesting to see if the creative team can recover from this weak first outing and deliver something memorable. Most trips down Nostalgia Lane are pleasant; this one, however, wasnt.

Border Town has already built a huge base of both haters and fans, but there is no denying that this book is heading in the right direction. These political tensions arent going away anytime soon, so the creative team will have plenty of material to work with. Most readers will also be unaware of the folklore creatures, and that will draw new audiences in that want to learn more about these intriguing horrors of myth and legend. Border Town has the makings of not only a great social commentary book, but also a great horror book that will be remembered for years to come.

Eternity Girl is a book that delves very heavily into the human psyche and an incredibly powerful individual dealing with severe depression and an existential crisis. This isnt a book that you can plow right through, you need to take your time with it. The topics discussed in this issue, and more than likely this series, need to be discussed in the open without shame or embarrassment, and hopefully this series can do that while telling the tale of this tragic, yet exciting new character.

Magdalene Visaggio and her creative team have a real gem on their hands. Exploring these dueling realities hindering on mental health is something that hasnt been analyzed in this depth. With these new revelations about Carolines mental health, it will be interesting to see just how far Caroline will spiral and if anyone will be able to give her the help she desperately needs. The real question though is, will she actually want that help, knowing she may be able to end her life finally?

This creative team of Visaggio, Liew and Chuckry have really worked well to establish the difference between reality and Carolines journey in their own ways. From the writing to the art and color, they have all left their signature mark and kept everything in a cohesive flow that really helps make this series something special.  

Another running storyline through this issue is about a record playing. How there are endless grooves in it that spin around and around. This is, of course, referring to Carolines immortality. The creative team have really taken this series to new heights with the revelations in this issue. With only two issues left, things are about to get explosive for sure.

With one more issue left in this mind boggling series, the creative team of Visaggio, Liew and Chuckry have taken readers on quite the journey. With the cliffhanger ending to issue number five, readers can be sure that the finale will be an epic conclusion to this short and very strange trip through the mind.

The creative team of Visaggio, Liew and Chuckry told a unique story that will hopefully serve as an icebreaker in this reality for some long overdue conversations, ones that may just save a life.

This creative team is off to a really great start. The Dark Age FCBD issue had just enough teaser material to hopefully grow a fan base for the first issue release in July. There is still much of the story yet to be told about the 13 years that have passed since the incident. This is a bold and dangerous world that Ethen is raising his children in. A healthy childhood is a thing of the past as every decision is now life and death and there is no room for error. There always seem to be a litany of comics based around the apocalypse on store shelves. The Dark Age offers enough of variety on the subject to make it worth adding to your pull list.

Going to the Chapel looks to break the mold of typical comics with an intriguing story that doesnt have to rely on superheroes and villains. David Pepose brings all the humor and charm that helped propel Spencer and Locke into the spotlight. His creative team will no doubt continue to bring Peposes story to life. With crisp character designs and bright, vivid colors that will entice readers for future issues.

This creative team has set a pretty high bar as to what can be expected from this series. This is a great number one issue to pick up for readers who may not be familiar with the character and want to start fresh. Each member of the team is on top of their game, and have set the stage for an exciting series that will have a big impact in the new DC universe.

The creative team of Venditti, Hitch, and Sinclair have delivered another delightful issue in what will hopefully be a long-running series. The possibilities for storytelling with the character of Carter Hall have been pushed wide open with the new idea that his past lives now stretch across time and space. The DC Universe is ripe with fantastic alien worlds that would make a great setting for a Hawkman adventure.

Hawkman is a character that many may feel hasnt received his just rewards, playing second fiddle to many of the heavy hitters of the DC Universe. Carter Hall is proving with this series that he has so much more to offer. Robert Venditti, Bryan Hitch and Alex Sinclair have once again shown that Hawkman deserves his own series and can take the reigns of a riveting action/adventure title that will hopefully have a long run.

Thus far, this series has proven that readers can certainly expect the unexpected, as Carter has been flung throughout time and space. The creative team is making certain that the DC Universe knows Carter Hall is an important character that is really able to soar and make readers care about him with a great creative team behind him.

While there may be some minor change-ups to the creative team with Skipper taking over for Alex Sinclair, that hasnt steered them off course from telling a unique and compelling story. They are taking Hawkman in bold, new, and exciting directions that have stuck a cord with readers. Wherever Carter ventures after his mission in The Microverse, it will no doubt leave readers excited for the journey ahead.

Hawkman has been an outstanding series thus far and has surpassed many expectations. The creative team has done an excellent job in exploring the history of the always mysterious Carter Hall. Not only have they explored it further than any previous series, but they have also kept it fresh and exciting. Although this story arc seems to have ended just a tad anticlimactic, the seeds are already being sown for the next chapter in Hawkmans epic tale.

Issue thirteen is an important issue, as its the beginning of a new story arc. It gives Carter some much-needed rest, but still delivers the violence of his past with the introduction of yet more past lives. The creative team needs to be careful, however, as they just finished a big story arc with many enchanting past lives. They could easily find themselves with a stale story if they dont focus more on Carter alone and his archaeology/treasure hunting rather than the countless past lives.

The team working on this book seem to be a good fit together. Wolfman knows this character inside and out. What will be interesting is to see what new developments he can make with her character in 12 issues. Mahn brings an interesting style to the table, with soft and vulnerable characters designs mixing with harsh and stoic. Kindzierski ability to make the most out of the darker colors that dominate the book, will no doubt shine through this mini series.   

In just two issues, the team of Wolfman, Mahn and Kindzierski have laid the groundwork to what should be one issue after another of continued growth and innovation with this story and its characters. Wolfman has given Raven a world of possibilities to explore within her character arc. With such a spirit of optimism, it will be interesting to see how far she is willing to go to protect the people she cares about, if she will give in to her dark powers.

Wolfman, Mahn and Kindzierski have given the readers a dark and sinister setting in just three issues. Although there do seem to be glimmers of hope here and there, the darkness seems to be growing with every issue. Raven has displayed such bravery in the face of danger, albeit sometimes at very nearly to cost of her safety. It will be interesting to see how safe she can keep herself as this series continues along towards an exciting climax.

With issue four, Wolfman and the creative team have once again raised the stakes with the introduction of Ravens mother. Even though she has longed to have her mother back in her life, this will no doubt make even more trouble for the heroine. Sometimes in comics, when new characters are introduced, it can detract from the story; however, with a creative team like this, it only heightens the already palpable tension.  

With the introduction of The Shadow Riders and the imminent threat of Trigon entering reality, Wolfman, Mahn, and Kindzierski have certainly cranked up the stakes for Raven. This issue ends on a big cliffhanger, and, by next issue, it is already halfway through the series. Where they take the readers from here will no doubt be exciting.

With six issues under their belt, the creative team of Wolfman, Mahn and Kindzierski have been able to keep things fresh by introducing new ideas for the next six issues. Hopefully with the possible introduction of Baron Winters Night Force, new and exciting characters can be introduced and help build on the excitement they have created in the first half of this mini series. In the last few panels of the issue, they make sure to remind the reader that The Shadow Riders are still out there and pose a very serious threat to the magical community.

Spencer and Locke 2 will quickly prove that the creative team has created something special. Giving classic characters a new twist is not a new idea, but giving them such depth, with trauma and how they cope with it, is an issue that resonates with many. Although they do provide a recap of the events of the first four issues, readers should check them out anyway as they are a terrific story arc in themselves. Spencer and Locke 2 will be a title that readers should keep their eyes out for.

Pepose and the creative team are quickly proving that Spencer and Locke 2 is a multilayered series that looks to address several social issues. The ending will only raise more questions as it is both empowering and heartbreaking at the same time. Spencer and Locke 2 should absolutely be in readers pull list as this series will no doubt get crazier with each new issue. And thats just how it should be.

The creative team has delivered yet another heart-pounding issue that leaves the reader with a cliffhanger ending. Pepose gave some more exposition on characters that hadn't been explored in depth before. Locke's daughter Hero is sure to surprise, and will probably have her story examined in further detail at some point. Hopefully, she can avoid the same mistakes of her father's past and not become a product of her surroundings. The first series only had four issues, and if the next installment is the last, it will no doubt reach a bloody and explosive climax.

Spencer and Locke 2 has reached a conclusion in only four issues. This may seem quite short for some readers; however, it keeps the story succinct without feeling bloated with unnecessary characters and exposition. The creative team has delivered another thrilling series for the lovable and violent Spencer and Locke, and the only thing left to ask is how long will readers have to wait for Spencer and Locke 3?

This creative team of Jordan, Tan and Beredo have delivered a great first issue that follows in the dark footsteps of Dark Nights: Metal. It will be interesting to see what implications this character and his settings have in the new DC Universe, and if any of the heavy hitters will get involved further down the line.

Jordan, Tan and Beredo have delivered another solid issue of The Curse of Brimstone. Joe seems more determined than ever to help reverse the damage done to his town and others that have been affected by The Salesman. It will be interesting to see if Joe can learn to control his incredible powers going forward, or if he will be consumed by them and his guilt over what happened to his town.

Series writer Andrew Constants first outing with this character didnt seem to have the same impact that past writers have delivered. Readers have come to expect a tongue twisting treat when picking up an Etrigan book, this first issue was lacking unfortunately. Constant did help to flesh out Blood and Etrigans relationship more and with the rest of the creative team having so much experience and delivering excellent work, hopefully it can help elevate the character to rhyming glory once again.

The creative team on this miniseries has done an incredible job so far, weaving a fantasy tale of long lost love, time travel and brutal bloody warfare with powers of darkness. This crossover is shaping up to have a crimson soaked conclusion that will exciting and remembered for quite some time.

The team behind this book has created something special and lasting in only six issues. They have shown that Conan is still as popular as ever, and can hold his own with the giants of the comic book world.