Anton Kromoff Comic Reviews

You can run from a person or a place, but you can't run from your own mind. Cullen Bunn steps away from his usual slow-burn, haunted horror to flex some writing muscles we rarely get to see. Frantic, sweeping, and visceral, A Legacy of Violence is a ravenous romp through the mindscape of murderous malcontents.

With Burnett's exceptional storytelling skills, Arcade Kings delivers an immersive experience that will keep readers feeding quarters into the machine. Brace yourself, the arcade battle of a lifetime is about to begin!

Arcade Kings feels like sitting at your favorite arcade game with a bucket full of quarters, a sour slushy drink, and some epic music blaring through your headphones. It's as much a great comic to read as it is a feel-good experience.

Arcade Kings keeps surprising me in delightful ways as it continues to be that story I want to drop my quarters into. It's bright, flashy, and has a plot that feels perfectly juggled between the quick and quirky storytelling and the S-ranked super-move sequential sequences.

Arcade Kings is the best video game adaptation of a video game that never existed.

I've waited over 20 years for Battle Chasers to return and I can say with zero hesitation that it was worth the wait. The story, character development, and world-building is a masterclass in sword and sorcery elevating the genre while at the same time making it uniquely its own.

I have poured my heart out in this article and told you next to nothing about the issue and I think that's okay. Because I've waited more than half my life for this issue of Battle Chasers and I'm not disappointed.

Battle Chasers #12 is phenomenal, let's get that out of the way first. If you want to know if this book is good or not, yes, 100%, it's great. If you love Sword and Sorcery, you are going to think this is a fantastic issue.

Big Ugly reads like a collection of minimalist paintings that tell a story of anxiety, depression, and family drama that you can't let go of because it feeds you as much as it breaks you down.

Black Cat Social Club is a fun and frantic frolic through dive bars and demon dens with a collection of lovable characters who are the driving force behind this story of rock, ruin, and redemption that is sure to be a fan favorite for years to come.

What Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time does exceptionally well is weave an absolutely astonishing adventure story through an alien landscape that somehow feels familiar and altogether fresh and new at the same time.

Captain Henry And The Graveyard of Time continues to be a delightful adventure story full of strange settings, fantastic technology, and odd encounters that harken to the kinds of adventure stories that make you feel like each page turn is a new landscape full of endless possibilities.

What’s so beautiful about this book is how Zick and Mignola have been able to remove the protagonists from time and space, keeping the iconic tone and mood of a well-crafted world that contains such icons as Lobster Johnson and Sir Edward Grey, but sidestepping some of the larger lore elements that would box such a story in by sidestepping time and space itself.

Rae Allen captures the open expanse of the American West in the age of cattle rustlers and open planes. There is a brilliant artistry at play here that Rae has crafted in such a way that you can feel the warm sun and see the haze of a mirage on the horizon. Michelle Madsen‘s colorwork floods in like wildflowers and tallgrass, really lending the feel of a natural expanse that balances so perfectly between an “old west” folk story and the looming dread of something awful coming at dusk.

Carmen Red Claw captures the spirit of the American West and binds it to the strange world of occult detectives and strange creatures in a way that only Mike Mignola and his posse of creatives can do.

With its charming dialog, dazzling illustrations, and clever characters, Cat Fight #1 will steal your heart and leave you craving more. Don't miss out on this gem of a comic book that brings the romanticized cat burglar trope to life in a way that is sure to be unforgettable.

The first issue of Titan Comics Conan The Barbarian gave me everything I wanted from a Conan story. The art is primal and energetic in a way that takes you along for the adventure. The story is brilliantly balanced between narration and dialog making it feel like the classic Conan stories I love. And the plot of this first issue takes you through some of the best things about the Hyperborean age firmly anchoring this book in my must-read category if you are a fan of Sword and Sorcery. 

Conan The Barbarian comic from Titan Comics is everything you want from a Conan story. Conan lives, Conan loves, Conan slays. I am content. 

Count Dante: The Unauthorized (But Sort of True) Story of the Deadliest Man Who Ever Lived is a bombastic, exploitative action thrill ride through fictional Chicago, filled with larger-than-life characters and pulse-pounding action beats that will leave you delighted and throwing hands at whatever comes next!

Experience the captivating tale of Mollymauk Tealeaf like never before in Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins. With breathtaking art and gripping storytelling, this graphic novel is a must-have for fans of the hit web series and anyone who loves immersive fantasy worlds. Discover the secrets of Mollymauk's past and embark on an unforgettable journey that will keep you hooked until the very last page. The end is only the beginning.

Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider is a return to everything great about classic Marvel horror heroes. It's classic tone with a fresh new story will make fans of Ghost Rider, new and old, excited to follow all the twists and turns this amazing adventure brings.

Deep Cuts is a beautifully written and brilliantly illustrated slice-of-life story that captures the coming-of-age lessons of a musician trying to find their way in the world with talent, wit, and the weight of family legacy to guide them. A must-read for fans of comics and music alike, Deep Cuts provides a message you'll be thinking about long after the music fades.

Deep Cuts #2 is a powerful exploration of the will of a creator overcoming expectation, self-imposed stumbling blocks, and depression… economic and otherwise.

As a fan of the original Saturday Morning cartoon, I'm pumped. It captures the essence of the 80s cartoon with its vivid artwork, fun characters, and adventurous spirit. While the story may seem simple, it sets the stage for an epic journey through the fantastical world of Dungeons & Dragons, where anything can happen. So, strap in and get ready for one heck of a ride, because this comic is sure to evoke fond memories of those Saturday mornings filled with cereal that still has toys in the box and flashy and fun animated adventures!

I can't wait till issue #3 drops. This is such a fun book and long-time fans of D&D will feel right at home as this Saturday Morning Adventure unfolds.

It was a good comic, but the art did not dazzle as much and the story did not grip me. The arc needed to have this moment for sure but the whole issue just kinda lacked the sparkle that the first two issues had. Hopefully, this is just where the story catches its breath for the next epic adventure moment.As all my gamers can attest, you can't always roll critical hits.

Eight Limbs is a slice-of-life story that comes out swinging and delivers a one-two punch of in-the-ring action and from-the-heart storytelling.

As far as collections of short stories from strange settings go, Extreme Vennonverse #1 does a great job of showing how diverse the symbiotic antihero can be. I for one can't wait to see what weird wonders these talented teams will weave us in the next installment.

Prepare for gripping tension and brilliantly woven tales of fright in a series that teaches us when the dead talk, you better listen.

Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: The Ghost Ships of Labrador is a great maritime mystery that showcases why these stories continue to be the benchmark for storytelling on the paneled page.

Hellboy 1957 Fearful Symmetry is a cozy and quiet creature-of-the-week story with some really great pulp moments, beautiful set pieces, and dialog that draws the reader into the conversation. Littruature lovers of the classic pulp stories and long-time fans of the Hellboy universe will both delight in this offering from Dark Horse comics.

Where Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. 1957: From Below shines is in its ability to give newly arriving and longtime fans of the Mignolaverse a B.P.R.D. story that is equally something they love, while being something totally unexpected and fun at the same time. You know there is going to be a threat worthy of Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. but finding out what that threat is and getting to be along for that ride is the reason that fans keep coming back to this franchise time and time again.

If you're looking for a comic that pushes the boundaries of art and storytelling to deliver a fresh take on the clash between gods and mortals, then Hunt. Kill. Repeat. is the answer to your prayers!

Mad Cave Studio's Hunt.Kill.Repeat. brings the mythological thrill of godlike battles to a whole new level! A fresh and captivating comic that never fails to keep you hooked. Prepare for an unforgettable experience from cover to cover!

Hunt.Kill.Repeat is the perfect example of what happens when a creative team clicks so well together and each member is bringing their A-game to the page.

Hunt.Kill.Repeat continues to be a standout book as it effortlessly blends classic mythology in a new and exciting way that is both action-packed and deeply character driven. In a landscape where stories about gods can get very one-dimensional the fractured facets of these deities are put on full display and each page turn seems to be driving to some great tragedy that will shake the heavens and hells to their core.

The charming diablerie of the plot coupled with the bright and colorful art makes We Fight In Hell feel like someone using a box of crayons to journal their existential crisis of faith across the pages of an ancient skin-bound grimoire used for communing with the lords of hell.

John Tiffany Vol. 1 promises and delivers on non-stop action, heart-pounding suspense, and a thrilling hard-boiled espionage adventure that spans the globe. If you're a fan of spy stories like James Bond, Archer, The Professional, or Ronin, then this is a must-read for you.

Kill Your Darlings is a story for all of those who never lost their sense of wonder in the face of whatever the world throws at them. It's both fantastical and deeply grounded with art that serves the storytelling in a way that reminds me of just how powerful comics as a means of storytelling can be. This is one of those special books that comes along every once in a while, and I can say with certainty the audience for it is universal, the story is hauntingly timeless, and the emotions are raw and real.

Klick Klick Boom! is the kind of comic a little disabled kid like me needed and an adult disabled me is happy to see on the shelf. It's fun, action-packed, and representative of people who don't often get a chance to shine.

Klik Klik Boom #2 is a non-stop action-packed romp stuffed with charming chaos characters, treacherously twisted traps, and an adorable baby bunny named Beatrix!

Legends of The Pierced Veil: Izuna will be a favorite of those who love Japanese folklore, high fantasy adventures, or just want a story about sacrifice, swordplay, and magical stones. Let the beautiful art and the compelling charicters take you away on an adventure in a land of myth, legends, and memorable monsters.

K. Briggs's Macbeth is the kind of work I could see the super cool art teacher we all looked up to in high school doing during lunch. It's for sure a telling of Macbeth, but it's done so in a way that has you turning the pages just to see what comes next.

Mage and the Endless Unknown is the kind of book I wish I could go back in time and give to the younger version of me, just so I could have this strange story of magic and horror for longer in my life.

Artist Liana Kangas and writer Matthew Erman come together to create a strange weird multidimensional space of emotional exploration and outer-dimensional entities that sparkle in their own unique ways. The whole yarn is very existential and dreamlike and will leave you thinking about the nature of relationships and what one means to oneself, others, and the space between spaces.

Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyerborea is a haunting tale with brilliant art and a noble hero, poised to join the ranks of other icons in the Mignolaverse alongside the likes of Hellboy, Lobster Johnson, and the B.P.R.D.

if you love the Hellboy universe and the interconnected stories that spring from it, Miss Truesdale And The Fall of Hyperborea is a must-have for your collection. Not only is it a phenomenal weird fiction tale that I'm sure will stand the test of time but it is clearly another thread in the beautiful tapestry that Mike Mignola has created with the Hellboy universe.

Those who are versed in the lore of the Hellboy Universe are going to find the contents of Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyperboria to be nothing short of a revelatory addition to the ever-weaving threads of a world full of wonder, horror, and spellbinding mythology that is as timeless as the characters who drive it.

Miss Truesdale and The Fall of Hyperborea showcase why Mignola is not only a spectacular writer who elevates storytelling with each new tale he weaves, but that the lore his work encompasses and inspires is nothing short of timeless.

Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man is exactly the kind of story I want every time I reach for a comic. It’s so lore-heavy, with secret histories not only of mankind but also of the greater cosmological web. Its unique mythos is crafted in the world that the B.P.R.D. and Hellboy stories take place in, and each page turn is a visual feast that informs larger ideas and hints at hidden mythologies that continue to build on this well-storied setting I love so very much.

Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man continues to be something that speaks to me in the way art is supposed to speak to you. It continues to make me romanticize the medium and hold out hope that there will always be creators working between the pages who are truly crafting wonders that are worthy of celebration.

If enjoy satirical softcore with a hard edge then Money Shots Comes Again is going to leave you satisfied and hungry for more.

If anyone ever played the "Can you make the name of a movie a porn parody name game at a pizza shop after a day of exploring dungeons and slaying dragons this feels like those fond memories turned into an amusingly illustrated adventure, in the best possible way.

If you are a fan of action-packed stories and edge-of-your-seat adventures wrapped up in a fun and frantic crime capper, Murder Inc. Jagger Rose is going to make you an offer you can't refuse.

With stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, Navigator is another bright star in the sky of science fiction that will leave both film and comic fans surprised and delighted with every turn of the page.

Nervosa is a work that teaches as much as it tells in a memoir-like dark humor-laced romp through the formative years of a woman who is failed by every system and still somehow managed to find her coping mechanisms and rise to her own standards and make something great. It's dark, it's funny, it's sad, and it's reaffirming all at the same time.

Our Soot Stained Heart is the kind of comic that proves why this medium is truly an art form. From cover to cover, it makes you feel, drawing you in to its dreamlike visuals and lived-in narrative as it crafts a world not in front of you, but around you, where rumor and lore, thought and emotion, shift beneath you and change both the reader and the characters as the story progresses. This is more than a comic; this is an experience.

This book feels like a dream. It’s like a half-remembered fantasy of a better time, a better place, a better world, trying to break through the hard ice of the current oppressive landscape. It feels like the sparks of revolution captured and rendered beautiful on the page. Our Soot Stained Heart is an experience that continues to deliver ethereal storytelling and spellbinding art in something I don’t fully understand yet constantly want more of.

Everything about Panya: The Mummy's Curse, from the interior cover art to the folktales of old to the events unfolding across each page, echoes with rich worldbuilding and a deeper secret lore that feels as timeless as the sands of a desert that was ancient before the first cities of man were even conceived of.

Wood's writing is poignant, and Dozerdraws's illustrations capture the emotions of the characters with finesse. If you are someone who has struggled with expectations or felt the weight to adhere to social norms, Paper Planes is a must-read that will resonate with you long after you've turned the last page.

Pet Peeves does this thing where it lets you get comfortable. You kinda fall into the same rut of chaos and frustration that the protagonist deals with in her day-to-day life. You become part of the fabric of the story and you see all the things she can clearly see about herself that are pushing others away but you also empathize with the want to be your own true self. All of this makes the horror weirdness, when it eventually comes, even more powerful and it elevates the whole book into something really special.

Project Riese #1 is a slow burn that is clearly building toward what I hope is a massive fast paced exploration of an abandoned wonderland of pseudo-science centers and horror-filled hallways, in the search for stolen gold and survival. 

The Third Nightmare is a moody and surreal take on the classic Frankenstein tale.

Purr Evil starts off strong with some great action beats and the looming feeling that something sinister is on the horizon.

Alexandre Ristorcelli skillfully adapts Genefort's story of a world teetering on the edge of destruction, bringing it to life with stunning artwork that will leave readers breathless and delighted with each page turn. 

Something Epic #1 feels like I am looking at a fractured mirror of my childhood crafted by a beautiful and emotionally heavy mind. If you are a fan of strange stories and emotionally laced adventures, this is a comic you are not going to want to miss.

Something Epic continues to parallel the harsh realities we have all been forced to face from time to time and the characters we use to help us escape those stressors made manifest. Szymon Kudranski provides one of the most intelligently crafted commentaries on how we as people navigate this thing called life that I have ever seen.

Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Quest of the Jedi One-Shot is the kind of book that could be great for a younger reader who may be into Star Wars but who does not want to try and tackle a long-running series quite yet.

On the surface, it's easy to dismiss Starsigns as a run-of-the-mill superhero comic. However, once you get into the meat of the story there is a really grounded, and timely feeling and tone that reminds me of how I use to feel when I would read Generation X in the 90s. The series is light and entertaining but also feels like it's really relevant in the current global conversation.

Fans of beloved animated shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra will feel right at home in this brightly colored fantasy romp, filled with larger-than-life villains, witty airship captains, adorable creatures, and epic action beats that practically leap off the page.

Something about this book scares me, and it's not the clawed monsters. There is an undertone throughout that feels a little too "ripped from the headlines" familiar, in a way that pulls me out of the story and makes me worry that the survivalists are going to end up being more evil and hate-filled than the clawed creatures. It's such a cool setup that I hope I'm wrong.

Tales of Vulcania has the feel of a sprawling epic in the making, and I'm looking forward to witnessing its growth because it is a fiery new addition to the genre that shows a lot of promise and potential. 

This book looks beautiful, reads well, and is a testament to the skill and effort Stan Sakai puts into everything he does. A true work of art from cover to cover, with heart and style that swells like a cinematic orchestra and cuts like the edge of a samurai's blade.

Godzilla is the king of monsters, and IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Godzilla never lets you forget that.

Terrorhunter is a love letter to everything that is fun about dystopian science fiction, and fans of the genre will get a kick out of the familiar landscapes and cramped streets that have become hallmarks of the genre.

The Crown: A Tail of Hell reads like a passage from a visual encyclopedia of folklore and myth focused on Mignola’s version of hell. There is a whimsy in these pages, elevated by Warwick Johnson-Cadwell’s brightly colored gesture-style art that gives the whole thing the air of a sinister school lesson you want to pay attention to.

Gerry Duggan and Scott Koblish join forces yet again to bring the world The Giant Kokj. It's a series that's sure to deliver laughs, tears, nausea, questionable looks, mild discomfort, sleepless nights, and bouts of "What the hell did I just read?

Dying Star is a framed story, if the picture was removed from the frame, and sat in another room, and the frame was a living eight-dimensional entity that planted the tree that would one day drop a seed that would in turn grow into a forest that was cut down to make the paper that the picture was made from. All of this is happening, of course, while there are sword fights and spaceships. It's spellbinding and I loved every nanosecond of it from start to finish.

The Krmn Line is a timely and relevant read. It has sex, lies, secrets, and space presented in a raw, unfiltered reality show-like way that turns the cameras on human behavior and the way we use media, social or otherwise, to manipulate both the people who make it and the people who consume it. It's an out-of-this-world story that feels grounded in our current social dilemmas and shines bright in the comic landscape for being brave enough to tackle such uncomfortable but socially relevant issues.

The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos #1 is like listening to a jam band just starting to find their groove. All the songs and musical ideas bleed into each other and you have no idea what you are listening to or what is coming next. You come away from the whole thing with a smile, enjoying the experience and looking forward to the next time that group of artists gets together so you can see what they cook up. This book feels exactly like that, if you could condense it, add some rad colors, and get it to adhere to the pages of a comic book.

The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos shines in its ability to take you on an adventure in a world where you don't know the rules and still make you feel like you have been here for years and can't wait to hang out with your favorite lunch lady who may or may not be The Gill-man's aunty and also a super scientist who only works with lunchmeat and roly-poly bugs.

In all the ways that this feels like your favorite episodes of Stranger Things mashed up with a John Hughes movie, this is also a brilliantly told story of kids who have a lot more going on at home than you realize. The art is stellar, the jokes land perfectly, and the monster and gore blend so well into this weird coming-of-age story that will ring true to anyone who has ever felt like an outcast. Raise the Horns, turn it all the way up, and rock out with The Rock Gods of Jackson Tennessee!m/>.<m/

The Sacrificers is set in a weird world full of strange creatures with a wild setup that has unanswered questions piled high like mountains… but it's off to an absolutely fantastic start!

The Sacrificers continues to be weird in all the best ways, and between the stellar art and existential dialog, I hope this book is around for a while because this is the flavor of weirdness the world needs more of.

Writer Dan Watters and artist Sebastin Cabrol have crafted a tale that is not afraid to push boundaries and take readers on a thrilling journey into the unknown. With themes of horror and redemption woven throughout the story, The Seasons Have Teeth is a must-read series that will leave readers breathlessly craving more.

The Shadows of Thule is everything great about the Sword and Sorcery genre with rich and haunting lore, complex characters, and beautifully illustrated moments that stick with you long after you have turned the page. This is a modern classic that is sure to delight readers for ages to come.

When you think about the work and realize these horrible things have happened to actual people, it's hard to shake the mark Unaccompanied leaves on you. The fact this is happening in the world and these are but five stories of thousands upon thousands, while people with power spend their money shooting beer cans and stopping kids from being able to use a bathroom they feel comfortable in just makes the world feel so bleak and cold.

Under the Influence #1 feels timely and real in a way that it could be happening anywhere that people with a WiFi connection are doing things for views and those who don't quite get it are getting mad about it.

Where the tension and action of Under the Influence shines is in its carefully curated dialog. The whole book is full of layered conversations that feel as manufactured and polished as the biggest influencer's aspirational posts about coffee or pampas grass. I hate this book… and I love it.

Weapons of the Metabarons is a prime example of everything that makes The Incal Universe a brilliant landscape of multidimensional weird fiction storytelling. The creative trip of Jodorowsky, Janjetov, and Charest weaves a story that transcends all eight dimensions and leaves you excited to have experienced the ride.