If you want to see a She-Male get her butt cherry popped by a guy wearing a horse head costume, then this is the book for you. If you want to know what makes the man in the horse head costume tick or how a She-Male that goes around blowing groups of dudes hasn't been found out yet until this point in their life" then you're thinking much harder about the story than Chaykin did.

The art is actually the most striking part of the issue as it didn't initially look like a Fathom title. There's a ton of detail on the pencils and it really gives the characters lifelike qualities. Alex Sanchez is the lead artist with finishes from Peter Steigerwald and John Starr. The three artists work really well together and I couldn't even tell there were three artists on the title until turning back to the front page.In general if you're a Fathom fan then this issue is actually a pretty big deal as it reveals a big chunk of history in Aspen's life. As a newcomer to the series and being vaguely familiar with the title, I still really enjoyed it. I couldn't recommend it to new readers, but I would definitely say to try the series from the beginning as it lays out a lot of the overall plot to the title and ties up some loose ends.

The best way to describe this issue is by calling it a scene skipper, it spends all of its time on things that have nothing to do with the plot and then when something comes up that wasn't covered the characters recap everything that we as the reader "missed." Well, we didn't miss it; it just wasn't given to us when it needed to be. The worst part of this is that reading it a second time only confuses you more. I'm done with this series and if it makes it to another issue I won't be there for it. We won't even post a preview for it because it's not worth even reminding people of its existence.

There is going to be people out there that enjoy this comic hailing it as a "B-Movie" of comics and they're wrong. In fact they're stupid if they think that. This comic is just bad and the story is so transparent that I'm going to spoil it for you. The good guys are wrong and the bad guys are right and more than likely Imperius is future, future Bo because this whole storyline reeks of recycled X-Force storylines. I wish I could say one positive thing about this project that has so many excited, but all I can muster is at least I don't have to read it ever again.

Is this a good issue? I don't know, I've read it so many times before that I can't honestly say it was even good the first time around. I think that the idea of a monthly zombie book is the only reason this title even exists and frankly it's not going anywhere any time soon. When people ask me what's the five pound brain that killed the zombie genre the way Twilight killed the vampire genre, I'll say The Walking Dead.

At one point I forgot that I was committed to reviewing this and stopped reading the book, there's so much exposition, and none of it was funny or in the tone of either show. It would be one thing if one property were outshining the other, but neither is shining here. It's not fun to read, it does the same old thing that every hero vs. hero story has done (hell, think Avengers vs. X-Men, did anything come from that?) and it's only the first issue. It's a hard pass for me and also something I doubt that Cartoon Network would make themselves.

Paul Tobin is apparently the guy you get to write these things. Much like PVZ over at Dark Horse, he breaks up the issue in three smaller stories. None of them were interesting, and I had a hard time pegging who he was writing for, it wasn't kids, and it didn't seem like it was for adults" teens? Teens don't read four-dollar comic books based on a movie that is based on a video game.

This is it, folks. I will never read another Big Trouble in Little China comic. It made me regret my movie purchase that's how awful this comic is to read. None of the charms is there, none of the personality and none of the entertainment. If you want a bunch of dad jokes, then go for it, pick up Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack. If you don't pick it up and read it then good for you, I wish I could be you.

I'm no longer interested in Hawkman's death. This book has made it clear from this issue that it has no interest in highlighting what's interesting about these two characters so that one is deeply affected by the other's demise. Instead, it wants to shit all over them, and it's doing that quite well. Death of Hawkman won't just kill Hawkman, but it'll kill any readers interest in the character for years to come. I'd say the same for Adam Strange, but I'm pretty sure no one cared, to begin with. I wish I knew the answer to the question I asked at the start, but I'm still trying to figure it out myself.

That seems to be Echo Gear's biggest problem. Effort. There's a lot of effort on the art, on being different on breaking the storytelling mold, but none of it is particularly successful, especially those last two. If you want something different in comics, there's plenty out there and even more if you want comics that are breaking the storytelling mold. This isn't it. I don't know what Echo Gear's goal is, but it was the least inviting comic I've read in a long while and I won't be back for more.

I can't recommend this book, hell I could barely finish reading it myself.

But that's not what Escape From New York does" it makes me want to curl in a ball and watch the movie and pretend this series never happened.

I hope Kurt Russell never reads this series because he'd probably hate it more than the rebooted film they're planning on making.

Am I harsh on this book? Yes I am very harsh. Do I make some assumptions that may or may not be true? Yes I do and I'm okay with that because I'm sure I'm not the only one that is reading this book wondering what the fuck is going on with it and the book makes several assumptions as well.

We want over the top good guys fighting over the top bad guys and no one really dies, but occasionally you kill a great character and make it count towards the bigger story. There's fucking future tech that we'll never see in real life and both sides fight in areas that aren't populated. Hell, throw in some new characters, but remember that they need to be as cool as The Baroness, Lady Jaye, Snake Eyes or Destro. I know it seems like a dumb formula, but it works and the saying goes, "if it ain't broke" don't fix it." If like me you were looking forward to another chance to jump on G.I. Joe" don't bother.

Again, I don't know who the fuck this book is for; nor do I think you should read it. It's one of the worst books I've ever read, I struggled to finish it for this review, and I will likely never think of it again" Until the worst of list at the end of the year. Sadly, I'm not sure it's the worst crossover book I've read this week, but it's definitely terrible and a complete and total cash grab. Once it figures out who's money, it's trying to grab. Don't let it be yours.

There's nothing to be excited about here. If you are, go ahead and tone that down, by a lot. Instead of a fun visit to childhood memories of watching Fox in the afternoons and then later WB Kids, but instead, it was like someone's bad fan fiction turned into an actual fucking comic book. That only thing I can imagine is worse, is that this is a prequel to the upcoming animated movie of the same name" let's be clear, my expectations for that film are now considerably lower.

Honestly if you're going to pick up a book about fightingthis week pick up The Strange Talent ofLuther Strode. It's also from Image and it's a far better story thatactually understands the art of storytelling. All that this bookproves is that just because you can talk intelligently about comic books doesnot mean you understand the craft of storytelling which is very apparently missing from thisbook. This is the second issue and I have no idea what the point of this seriesis. Does Oren's brother die or something? Does he have a fall from grace? Really I have noidea why I would check issue three out unless I want to continue seeingeverything go this guy's way.

Really you can count me out now. I gave it one. It's IDW, it's rare that they meet my expectations of storytelling and I don't know if that's because of the creators, the editors, the Hasbro overlords or the simple fact that their audience gobbles this shit up, and so they have no reason to appeal to me when the money is, in fact, rolling in. Just imagine if it did appeal to readers like me, though? How much more money would roll in? How much untapped money is out there, that's kept away by the average art and aimless storytelling? Who knows, but it's safe to assume that I'll be adding MASK to my list of Hasbro/IDW titles that I don't read.

I don't know why I read this book, I was just so damn curious as to why Top Cow would confuse their market by slapping Witchblade on the cover when the series is not as recognizable as it once was. Sure Tim Seeley is doing a great job on that book, but that doesn't mean that slapping the character on another title will sell both series. Imagine someone who started reading Witchblade with Seeley's run and then picking up this? They would be confused and wondering what the fuck was going on only to never receive an answer because this title is too far behind. Don't waste your time or money unless you're a diehard or wondered if they were going to strap a saddle on the dragon and save the day.

Unless something review worthy happens in the next issue this will be my last review for this series. I'll finish reading it out of morbid curiosity, but I won't talk about it anymore. I'll suffer in silence and really if you force yourself to read this then you should do the same. We're to blame when we intentionally continue to read bad comics. If you waited on this series, good for you. Go ahead and give the entire thing a big ole skip.

MPH is boring. It's a boring fucking book and if you think I didn't tell you anything about the issue I've actually told you everything. Roscoe's revenge, his girlfriend's revenge, the trio running, stupid ass cliffhanger" that's the entire issue; that and more of Millar thinking that he's writing unique and interesting dialogue, when it's actually trite. Pure fucking trite and that's why there's four covers, to squeeze as much money from fans as possible before they figure it out for themselves.

If you want a big pile of generic, then go for it, but if you have any inkling of how good kids books can be and read this, you'll be disappointed.

I was extremely disappointed by this title. Yes, I was leery of it, but I still like to give Black Mask a chance. Lately, they haven't produced much for me to enjoy. If others are enjoying it, then good for them, but I'm starting to study the solicits more and decide if it's worth the time and effort to read some of these books. No Angel certainly wasn't and I won't be back for more angel half-sister bonding time/Hollywood audition. Coming soon to a theater near you, based on the comic book from Black Mask Studios, it's this thing.

As for the story, it's overloaded with shared universe material that I have to wonder why they even bothered calling it Optimus Prime. The pacing was choppy, exposition ran rampant from beginning to end, and even though this series is four issues new, it felt like an issue of a series two years in its story. All this and the coloring still was the worst thing about the issue.

The chances of me being back for another issue of Purgatori is slim and none which is a really big disappointment considering how much I like the character; the problem being" this isn't a good depiction of the character. Don't waste your time or money on this one folks.

There was so much potential for this series that was just flushed away. The half ass government angle and the full ass scorned lover aspects of the story left this final issue very unsatisfying. If you bought the first issue you’re better off reading it a second time and then just selling it to someone that’s trying to collect it for its first print value, but it’s not worth keeping in your collection a minute more. If I see this creative team on another project I will not give it a chance, I’ll just pass or let someone else test the waters first.

Unless something happens that's worth talking about in the next issue; I'm likely to be done with reviewing this series. It's had my curiosity, and I've given it a fair chance, but this issue has destroyed any faith I had in it continuing to be interesting and finishing decently. I'll still read the next issue, but from a review perspective, I've said all I have to say and will move on to something that deserves a review. This will likely sell because Sonja has a dedicated fanbase. They'll either leave here in the modern era or ship her back to her time, and either one will be shitty because the story isn't strong enough to make either good or worth reading. If you're getting some kind of enjoyment out of this series, please let me a comment and tell me what I'm missing because I don't see it.

While they've managed to do some interesting things with Transformers, the rest of the properties they touch feel more like a slap in the face for anyone expecting more than just nostalgia to be dulled out to them.

It says something when Action Man is the best character, and he's still annoying.

I absolutely do not like it when a the smartest character inthe book that's kept others from making mistakes, makes the biggest mistake ofthem all. What's worse is that in this issue it's just to prove themselvesright since they were already free of the situation they felt stuck in before.I can't say that I'll be back for the next issue, I think that my journey endsright here. The writers of the book said from the beginning that they wanted asense of dread and suspense to flow throughout the book and to be honestthey were doing a fantastic job until this issue. The sense of dread, thedanger is gone and regardless if the story ends with a happy ending it will nothave the same meaning as it once did. Others may read this book and think thatit's great and if you want more details from me after reading it for yourself,head back here and I'll tell you why this issue broke the "rules" of its own storyand thus left me the reader alienated.

There is a slim chance that I will read the next issue. It's very slim though. Having read Sutter's other BOOM! title and absolutely hating it, I don't have any hope for this getting better. The character's aren't following any logic, but mostly because none has been introduced to them. It was a painful reading experience because it was the most forced comic book I've ever read. I'm sure some will enjoy this issue and comic, but I'll be hard pressed to believe them. Hell, I hope it's only four issues, but I really don't know.

Well, having given this series two issues to impress it is unlikely that I'll bother reviewing the rest of it. I'll still read it so that I can accurately label it on my "Worst of 2017" list at the end of the year; it's already got a cozy spot on the list. Just have to figure out if I'm going to put it under comics or TV.

For the fans of the Star Wars franchise, this book is an additional wrinkle in the huge Star Wars lore. The fans will enjoy the book for sure, but for people who just are sticking to the nostalgia of the old series; this book might have some explanation that may not be to your liking.

You know what the worst part of all this is? I don’t even know the character’s names. I think a few of them were said during the really terrible goodbye scene, but I couldn’t care less to remember them. I’m not really sure what the intention of this series is, but it comes across as a random collection of thoughts in a below average Sci-Fi story.

When I made it to the last page though, I just lost all interest. It really bothered me how Crowlita's mental problems were played up for a cliffhanger that was in no way foreseeable, and also I just thought the choice to reuse the narration that appeared earlier on in the issue a tad too on-the-nose as if reminding us that we had been fooled earlier on. Maybe ditching Sundowners will be the end of me, but I hope whoever picks it up here next enjoys it in my stead.

I'm just really unimpressed and disappointed by this series. I was looking forward to it and now I can't stand to read it. I wish I could say that it was due to over hype, but there is a difference between that and what this book is. Over hyping an average book still results in reading an average book, but when you overhype a bad book the results are like getting a kiss from an ugly man dressed as a woman" who the hell wants that?

I really enjoyed the last series of Thunderbolts, even throughout its ups and downs it was a consistently good series that was very different from the previous incarnations that came before it. This series is different from its processor, but really it’s just a return to what it was before. I hope that you haven’t read a team book before, because if so you’re likely to hate it. Maybe the next issue will be good as we’ll see all of these different personalities mingling together, but I have the strong feeling that it will just end up as a bunch of talking heads that all sound the same. This was the first twenty-two page issue that I was glad didn't exceed that number count because I couldn’t take it anymore.

The average Transformer fan might enjoy this book, but the hardcore fan of Transformer might have a problem with the issue.

Handling the behind the scenes of an expired storyline is just incredibly dull because we already know where it's going and the in-between stuff is the worst part of the story.

Horror franchise are defined by their look and style as much as they are their story, and so it's strange that this new 30 Days would abandon the look its known for, but also the look that it introduced to the world of comics. It's competent artwork for sure, and in another book, it might even be great, but here, it's a poor fit that deflates any interest in the story.

For some, there will be a lot of things that they enjoy about this book. For others like myself, it was a challenge to make it through because of the overall structure of the book. The stories are on the weaker side, but then the reading experience is broken up by walls of text that only appeal to people specifically interested in this era of history. I enjoy reading about history, but historical comics continue to fall flat in my opinion. By having the real history follow the fictional story, it invalidated the story, which was the entire reason to read the book.

If you were looking forward to this series, then you have no one to blame but yourself. All we can do is hope that Dark Horse does their own version of this series and actually nails it (unlike their Conan/Red Sonja series which Dynamite manage to fail at as well with Red Sonja/Conan). This is one of those stories that can only exist as a comic and possibility is what makes comics fun. It's sad to see it fail so miserably to do anything entertaining and just follow the basic Aliens outline.

If you're dying for more Avengelyne then you were probably pretty excited about this story, but even then you'll probably be disappointed by the major plot twist and the fact that this is a reintroduction of the character for everyone else that isn't familiar with her. If you were always curious about the character then sure, give it a shot" but don't expect too much other than some beautiful art. I'm thankful I read it, if only to have discovered Owen Gieni.

This series has a ton of potential with Hickman on board, but honestly I was worried about this book from the start. Sure it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be, but it was not a hit in my opinion. This is a refreshing change to the series and is actually pretty perfect for fans of the movie since it will have the characters they’re familiar with, at least in this issue. For me though, I wanted something magical. Something like The Nightly News or even FF. Instead I felt like I was reading Thor again, but with better writing. Hickman's first issues usually amaze, but this one had me wondering what else I had to read this week.

This was probably the Marvel Now book I was the most curious about, but it solidified one thing for me while completely disappointing me; this is not a reboot at all. This is literally just a marketing ploy and creative shakeup. Nothing is cleaned up and frankly it's getting messier with each new issue I read. Marvel NOW is just an overhyped sales gimmick used to knock DC out of first place, well it worked, but frankly they're running out of steam as well so don't pat yourselves too hard on the back.

I hope that the next issue is the end of the arc because that's all I have left in me to give this series. If there are two more issues than I might just check out here and save myself the effort. I don't know what happened to this series, but this second arc is just coming across as a watered-down repeat of the first and really who the hell wants to read that? I'm afraid the charm of this series has worn off so if you didn't like the last issue don't bother with this one. If you're in the same boat as me then you might also want to finish this review and check to see how many more issues are left in the arc before giving any more money to it.

Will I be back for the third arc? Probably not. I think I'm going to hang up my hat with this issue. I actually feel bad that I encouraged people to jump on with this story arc. If I had known that it was going to go down in flames after the second chapter, I never would have. I still don't understand how the first arc can be so damn good, but this second arc falls hard.

If you want erotica and I mean good erotica not this tasteless shit that I read; then read Manara Vol. 1 as that actually has a story and is erotic at the same time. This is just a dirty fantasy that takes place in a bygone era. Also this issues cover is practically the same as the last issue… change that shit up at least.

For me this series has a lot of problems; problems that I can’t overlook as they have me constantly questioning the story. I’ll check out the preview for the next issue before deciding to read it, but it’s pretty sad that it’s gotten to that point after only two issues. If you’ve been enjoying the series then props to you for being able to care about all of the nameless characters we’ve been introduced that have managed to occupy several panels without doing anything in them.

There could be something interesting about this story in the future. This first issue focuses too heavily on setting up the world and hinting at the conflict instead of finding something truly interesting to hook us outside of the story influences. Also, usually when a series finds a way to use its title within the story I give it bonus points, but here it was overkill. They say "blood feud" too many times for it to be a cool treat. If you're into Bunn's horror/terror stories then you may enjoy this, but I found it to be one of his weaker stories.

I was really reluctant to check out this issue, but I figured it was worth at least one more read. There really is just more of the same here and that's not a compliment. The differences between issues one and two are meniscal and so all the problems I had with one are present here in the second issue as well. Maybe the third issue will be different, but I kind of doubt it and likely won't be around to find out.

The strange thing is that I didn't hate this book. I didn't love it, but I've read much worse. There was something that was entertaining about it, perhaps in a "B" movie way. I don't know if I'll pick up the next issue though. This wasn't a smooth ride by any means and in a lot of ways comes off like someone's first draft making it all the way to the printer. It could use some more polish, but it's not terrible.

Having read this and having played the game I don't see myself coming back to find out how the mission to kill Nine Toes turned out. In my game it was a successful mission. I have to wonder though, who the hell is this comic for? Is it for fans of the game which is what anyone would assume or it is for people who didn't play the game? If it's for fans then why give them a story that they already know, but now have to experience without any control? If it's for people completely unfamiliar with the franchise" well I don't see that really being the case, do you?

I'm sure that others will say that this book is in fact brilliant while others will make the easy joke saying that it is anything but. I'll take a different route and say I understand why the name was picked, but if you're going to be cocky enough to title it that you should make sure you deliver a product that changes the course of comics. Instead Bendis is taking an old concept of science creating super powers and putting it in a modern setting.

Overall it's a decent issue. It's improved in some areas to the last issue, but it still bogs the reader down with narration rather than fully utilizing the artistic team. All three artists are incredibly talented and have fantastic styles, but they're chomping at the bit for something to really get at with their visuals. At this point I think you're either reading the series or you're not. I don't see it picking up any new readers which is a shame, but this is Joe Casey and Dark Horse's experiment and at the end of the day they'll decide if it was successful for them or not. For me it's just a decent read that I'll stick with for a bit longer.

You could really enjoy this. Like I said, it's fun to tell others about or if you just get what it's doing then it's not so bad. I think the ending really kills it for me and so for that reason I'm giving it the score I'm giving it. And I say that understanding that it's a first volume, but the end of any volume should make you want to come back and it doesn't do that.

I was looking forward to this one because I didn't really like the story for 90s Chastity. Now I think I'd rather just have that version back because this new one is dreadful. I shouldn't be happy that her and her entire family is dead, but I am. I am.

If you don't get it, then I really despise this issue and series. Because the ending makes everything else worth it in the end. I can't just read the first issue over and over and be happy because it's not the complete story and the complete story is just a poorly written movie script in which our characters have no conscious and zero consequences. For the cost of this series you could go see an actual movie so I would recommend that instead. Also it may be a double-sized issue hence the price of six bucks, but it still reads like a twenty-two page issue.

This is it for me. I gave this series three honest chances and while there was a glimmer of hope with the second issue, all of that has been flushed away in the third issue. The tone is the major thing that's killing it as it will never decide if it's serious or wacky and over the top. The plot points and lack of character development is hindering the rest of the story making it unenjoyable. There might only be one more issue left of this series, but I'm so uninterested that I'm not even going to bother finishing it.

There are empowering messages for teen girls that now live in 2017 and regard Clueless as a classic. They're living in a different world and will likely have a different response to this material. The book and styles are intentionally dated meaning it's for a nostalgic generation that would love to revisit the past, but the story doesn't capture that past or add anything of particular value to it. It seems like it's just for fans of the film, but I have to wonder, being a fan myself, if anyone will get anything of value from reading this story. I know I didn't.

Listen, if this comic is for you, if it rubs your nubs in the right direction then that's cool. For me, the characters are too unlikable, constantly forcing jokes that don't fit and everyone is standing around waiting for them to succeed, and I don't particularly find that funny or entertaining. Paired with artwork that was more eyesore than awe-inspiring and you have a comic that comes across unfinished, unpolished and in need of another draft.

Maybe I'm blaming the editing too much, but since I find IDW's editing to be mostly terrible and then one of the best books of last year lands there and releases a new volume that's also now mostly terrible" well I find it hard not to believe that someone fucked with a working formula. And if it wasn't the editor than Ryan Ferrier couldn't tap into the same magic that made the first volume special and I honestly don't know which is worse.

Overall Damged #2 is okay, but just okay. It lays down some interesting ground work but nothing you can't see coming. It all really depends on what they end up doing with it.

The art tries to carry this series to the finish line, but really the story feels abandoned which is strange since it just came back. Why bring it back then? Everything is out of sync. The pacing is choppy and the art doesn't tell the story, but rather it's just there to look good. This ending was not what this series deserved and it left a bad taste in my mouth, so bad that I won't even recommend you reading this in trade. If you are going to read it, just stop at the sixth issue and just imagine a happy ending that you want and that will be better than what happened here. It's getting two points, but only because the art has been consistent throughout the series even if it doesn't manage to get the story across in this issue.

I'll give the first issue of Metal a, go, but there's so much retcon being poured into the DCU that it's more concerning than exciting. I'm not reviewing the effects of this will have on the DCU though, that will remain to be seen. As for this issue, yeah, it's important to read if you're going to read Metal, make no mistake about that. That doesn't mean it was enjoyable or something I would ever pick up and read again.

As a fan of horror, I can appreciate this comic and everything it was attempting. Hell, I'm happy DC made it, but there are so many missteps, and worse missed opportunities. This could have launched a horror line at DC, but when you just use the same idea over and over and switch out characters and twist endings, then it's hard to get anything new going. Maybe next year they'll try again and actually let the pool of talent they wrangled tell stories with variety.

It's a comic. That much is for sure. There's a slight chance that I'll read the remaining two issues, but unless it finds something original to do, I won't be reviewing them. As it is right now, this series is utterly forgettable, and that's a damn shame. It had the potential, but the execution is severely lacking. When you shoot for inoffensive and average, that's exactly what you'll get.

We can all just wait until a news site confirms Hawkman's death in issue six. It won't be spectacular. It won't have consequences on the universe, and since there's been zero work put into Hawkman's character or relationships since the DC reboot, no one will even be at the funeral. Unless it's to spit on his worthless grave. Maybe they'll reincarnate him into a character worth reading" too bad Adam Strange will still be boring and suck.

While Dedication wasn't my favorite first issue, I do like what it's done for the universe. I'm hopeful that something better will happen in the next issue and that the creators will focus on developing these characters into characters we'll actually care about. The key to any good zombie death is either gore or just heartbreak from watching a character you thought would make it, die. We'll see what happens with this series in the next issue.

Dirk Gently wasn't unbearable to read, but it wasn't fun. The dialogue drags and is abundant, and the idea of everything being connected is great, but poorly executed to where it doesn't seem like it is. The writing makes it seem like convenient storytelling, not a cosmic idea being played out before us. I have no doubt that I'll never read this story again.

I would give this book a hard pass if I were you. It's a formula that should have produced interesting and fun results, but it's anything but that. It has made me incredibly leery of the other one-shots and lessened my interest in Divinity III. Bottom-line, the worst case scenario happened for me.

I was in no rush to read this issue or review it. If it hadn't been for the "Pancake scene" I don't even know if I would have bothered reviewing it. It was dull. It was the exact opposite of the one-shot rebirth issue that started this all. Hell, even the pointless "Button" storyline was more entertaining than this story has been. I suppose I'll see what comes next" probably something with the two Joker's meeting and the Mime being one of the three Jokers or some shit. I'm hoping for some ridiculous comic book stuff in this series rather than Johns trying to elevate his writing to a more mature status. Batman and pancakes aren't going to cut it though.

The biggest question I struggle with is who this comic is for? Is it for fans of the books? Because wouldn't you want Dan Abnett, an experienced comic writer, to adapt them instead? And if they're for fans of the game, aren't you instead more interested in playing the game since you get to play this character? This is the big question because as a comic reader I wasn't exactly interested in this title. I gave it a chance because sometimes video game adaptations in comics are a fun read. This wasn't and so as a comic reader, it doesn't appeal to me to read more. I don't know the characters; I don't understand the world and I don't care about their mission. That said, I don't care to come back for more either. But hey, I'm just the reviewer for this comic book, and my name is Dustin. But then, you probably didn't forget that, did you?

It could be that this comic just isn't for me. I was not a fan of Bemis' first foray into comics, but I know that most people gobbled up Polarity as if it were the most original thing to hit the comic industry in a decade. I'm sure there will be a similar response for this as well, but ultimately I found it to be preachy (just like Polarity), heavily reliant upon narration that doesn't actually further the narrative (just like Polarity) and basically dull (you know where I'm going with this). It's unfortunate, but even the shocking, completely out of place twist ending isn't enough to bring me back for more. Sorry morbid curiosity, you lose this round; but so did I with this comic.

Perhaps this book caught me at the wrong time or maybe it was just the fact that it was more of a novel than a comic, but I really didn’t care for it. If you enjoyed the first issue you’ll probably enjoy the second issue as well, but for me it was just more of the same and I wanted it to develop and continue rather than it be more of another person’s account of what happened in the comics. That’s what the review is for after all.

If you really need to see how the last issue turned out then go for it, but just know that this issue isn’t very strong. In fact I wonder if the series has been taking its vitamins because this is a shadow of its former self. I really don’t like handing out a bad review like this, but I cannot recommend for new readers and unless your a diehard or a glutton for punishment it's a tough purchase.

Phillips' art is still good, but it's the same deal he's nota rookie. This just feels like a safe book. Like neither creator really wantedto put themselves out there with it, but rather see if it took off. Well ithas, which is a shame because I would much rather them create something they'repassionate about and there is no passion in this series. Although I'm sureseveral people will talk about it as if it were amazing and changed comics, ithasn't" and won't. If for some reason you loved the first issue than you'll digthis one, it's more of the exact same. Personally, I'm not interested orimpressed.

I expect more from Aspen, but lately they’ve been going to the same stable of writers over and over and each of them has a similar formula that is just not that interesting. The stories really need to fleshed out more and perhaps a new editor to help keep storylines from ballooning out of control or even shorter series from being rushed and dumped. Honestly, I’ve read books that are far worse but this book has better potential than that and the company has been around long enough to deliver a great product at this point.

I read this out of curiosity. Again, it seemed like it could be mindlessly entertaining and even had a couple of glimmers of fun, but ultimately there isn't enough content to warrant reading this or to continue to read it. If you read it and enjoy it, then I'm happy for you, but most readers are probably going to want to pass on this one.

On the cover and at the back of the issue Sitterson explains why G.I. Joe is the "Crown Jewel of the Hasbro Universe." I don't buy the hype. I would argue that people have been less and less interested in G.I. Joe at IDW and that's why they've relaunched the series more than any other title. Let's be honest, thanks to the movies, Transformers is the "Crown Jewel" and G.I. Joe is a concept that's looking for a way to fit in with a world consumed by realistic war video games. Do you want a laser gun that lets everyone walk away to fight another day or an MP40 and the final kill cam? It's not that G.I. Joe's doesn't work anymore; it's that it needs to pick a path and stay on it. Be over the top stupid action like the movies or be ultra-realistic like video games? Right now, it seems like an action comedy without a plot, and that doesn't make me want to pick up the next issue.

I gave it a shot, though, some of you will just write me off as jaded, but there are fundamental problems with the franchise. Not all of it is on the creators, but sure at the end of the day the art should fit and help the book, and the writing should still be enjoyable, and it's not.

If you like Ghostbusters and can overlook the art then pickthis puppy up. If you're kind of tired of 80's adaptations regardless of who'sdoing them, the feel free to pass. The story is decent, but so far it hasn'tshown that it's going to revolutionize the Ghostbustersand frankly anything that it does will just be erased by the next company totake a stab at the series. The books getting a pretty low score, but that's notjust due to the issues I took with the book its because this isn't a very strongadaptation it's hard to say that it's for everyone. Ghostbusters is already a niche series; add the fact that it's incomic form with cartoon images and it's difficult to say that this is foreveryone.

The boil down the audience for Gideon Falls there are three types of readers for it. The ones that are enjoying it, the ones that aren't and the ones that will read it in trade. All three will have very different experiences which is one of the great and interesting things about comics. I wish I were in that third category because I have a feeling it would be better to digest as much as possible in one sitting. Instead, I find myself in that second group.

If you're into war stories because that's your thing or maybe you've gone to war and can find some enjoyment in a tale like this, then go for it. It's not likely to ring a new bell for you even if it's your bag. If you've read war comics and they weren't your thing, this one isn't going to win you over. Likely it will push you away.

If you're a Godzilla fan then go ahead and buy this issue. It has great art and few panels of monster fights are definitely worth the price of admission and let's be honest; you're going to buy it any ways. Personally though I was hoping for it to be more entertaining then it was. I think that the ongoing really nailed what a Godzilla comic should be and that this book fell really short of that mark. In the end the cover should have probably said, "Featuring A Whinny Scientist" rather than Anguirus.

If you're a fan of Godzilla or more importantly, Rodan then you'll probably enjoy the book. The art is good, but wespend too much time with the humans and not enough seeing Rodan jacking shitup. Also the variant cover is terrible and if you actually buy it I feel sorryfor you. It's not a great issue, but it's entertaining and sometimes that's allyou need from a comic. Hopefully the next issue with Titanosaurus is betterthan the first two, but more than likely it will be along the same lines.

If you're just into Zenescope's style, then go for it and grab this new series. If like me, you were hoping they'd grow and turn a new corner" keep hoping, but this ain't it. Grimm Fairy Tales #1 is just more of the mundane, with average writing, lackluster characters and better than average art. If that excites you, then I envy you, because it doesn't excite me.

The jumps in the story really bother me. The dude in the dungeon seemingly gives our group the next piece of the puzzle, but we're not there for it so it's hard for me to believe it actually happened. Then with this ending I really don't believe that our heroes have any idea what to do on their own which has me disinterested in the series. Frankly there wasn't enough here to bring me back again. It started off interesting, but it quickly turned into Lingerie in Oz. That would be fine, but there's nothing sexy about the story to go along with that making it look more like a fan went in and photoshopped all the characters in to sexier clothing. Also where the hell is Toto?

Sadly, the story has become very campy. Pun intended. It was a cool idea having Cassie go to a camp, but then it turned into a zombie love story thing and so the threat of something at the camp is non-existent. Resurrection is a great title for this series because instead of being a fresh start for the series, it's just digging up all the convoluted stories from the past that turned me away from the series.

It’s an ending as they say. It’s not terrible, but it’s very forgettable and honestly no one will remember this book by the end of the year. There really was one goal in mind for this story when it was made, let’s get it to Hollywood. It takes no risks and honestly was the most un-Grant Morrison thing he’s ever written and sadly the entire project is a bit amateurish. If you’ve stuck with it this long then you’ll probably want to finish it, but just know that whatever your guess for the ending… you’re probably right, so right that you could save yourself the money.

I was disappointed by the cancellation of this series, but after reading this issue I don’t even know if I will bother with the rest of the series. Everything seems like it was just phoned in and dumped on someone else’s lap to finish. The writer didn’t want to finish it, the editors couldn’t figure out what they were looking at, the artist was too in love with their own style to improve and the colorist just used the paint bucket to color the page. I really have to wonder what the hell happened with this series that was so promising from the beginning and then really hooked me in with the fourth issue? Where the hell is that series because I would like to finish reading it; this series on the other hand couldn’t end fast enough.

I've got one more in me for this series, but I'm really hoping it finds its focus. It has an interesting cast, some of which isn't even mentioned here, but that's not enough to keep my interest when the rest of the imprint's books are hitting their stride. I said in other reviews that these fifth issues from Double Take feel like first issues. That's previously been a compliment, but here it's unfortunately not. This issue takes a huge step back from the progress it made in the past four and that's a damn shame.

I guess this book really isn't for me. I continue to read praise after praise for the book and yet no one can really pinpoint why it's so good for me. Someone tell me what I'm missing? I really enjoyed the one touching scene in the issue and if the rest of the issues had half the heart that that scene had, this book could have been spectacular. Then again, some of the dialog seems lifted straight out of a movie... maybe The Family Man? Again Nick Spencer has disappointed me and left me feeling like the only guy not falling for his obvious structured, surface level writing.

As far as endings go this book was pretty weak. The last three pages feel like they’re there to save the limp story that Waid and Boom have been milking for nearly twenty issues. If the story had been in three solid acts then I think this ending would have been very powerful, but just randomly ending on issue thirty-seven shows that it was planned when Waid introduced his easy out. I’m sure long time readers will enjoy it and others that lapsed will praise the ending, but I call bull shit. The ending doesn’t match up to the natural progression of the series and really discredits everything that it accomplished by being an unnecessary homage to a character that’s had plenty.

I’m definitely on board for another issue, but I hope something other than taking about the missing sister happens. I have a good feel for Mave’s character now, but she’s far too angry and needs to be upfront about her relationship with Onyx to the entire crew. Also she should stop telling everyone about her plans for murder or at the very least they should respond to her. It’s an okay series, but if the pace doesn’t pick up it could lose me.

The biggest disappointment of Felix Leiter is that it doesn't stand alone. It needs James Bond to show up and remind you of the universe it's in. There's zero character development, just check boxes and too much backstory. If you're just in love with Dynamite's Bond Universe, then go for it, but if you do not then skip it.

If this one-shot is to test the waters, then I hope that they'll do another test with a different writer. Keep the artist, but try someone else. When a story states that the assignment will be dull at times and that ends up being the best description for the comic, then you have a problem with your comic. If you want to hear, me rant about this more check out the Comic Bastards Podcast this week.

Overall I enjoyed this book, mostly for the art and for the possibilities the character holds. I wish the story was more interesting and that it didn't waste an issue establishing nothing. Will we ever go back to this location? No. Will we deal with these creatures again? No. Is the cargo the important part of the story? Yes, but that's not something I care about. Maybe the next chapter has something new to offer, but this is feeling like a forced sequel to a story that had a natural conclusion. Why else would you spend an entire issue giving shallow character development and establishing a setting that will never be used again and wasn't cool to begin with?

There's absolutely no point in reading this issue. The overall plot to the series has yet to be revealed after two issues and we're spending a lot of time with characters that are clearly just here for the series and soon to be gone. I love the artwork. I love the world from the first volume, but this second volume feels like a cash grab based on the first volume's success. I just wish I knew what the point of this series was. The first volume was about freeing Ara's mother, getting revenge and figuring out how to deal with being a genie. The second volume seems to be about Ara on a boat fighting off sexual advances and killing monsters when they conveniently show up" I can't imagine that the next two issues are going to turn this ship around so I'll leave it dead in the water. Wait, here's another boat pun, abandon ship.

I didn't think I'd be back to review this series again. It's honestly just so dull that I wasn't sure I'd have anything to say about it, positive or negative. Since we're at the end of the review, it's safe to say I found something to say, but admittedly it wasn't nice and pretty harsh. Probably because it's weak sauce. If you want an "in your face" book about religion, check out BOOM!'s very own Next Testament. Unfortunately for Judas, this book is going to be forgotten as quickly as he is in the Bible if the next two issues don't knock it out of the park. Based on the pacing, I don't see how they can, but maybe there will be a "water into wine" moment in the next issue.

Usually, I say a lot more in my reviews. I hate short reviews, but with Judas, there's hardly anything to talk about. I'm surprised when I reach the ending of an issue because I usually spend the entire time wondering when something is going to happen instead of a visual Bible retelling, but with Lucifer's added commentary. It's a four-issue series, so I'll finish it at this point, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

If you can't tell I was disappointed by this ending. It didn't deliver and relied too heavily on what worked in the beginning of the series which only served to spoil that charm. I know this wasn't supposed to be the Dredd, but it's the first time since IDW has had the license that I became worried that they were losing focus on what is Dredd.

I like this series, but at the end of the day what kept me from reviewing it right away was the fact that I didn't like this issue. I liked the concept more than the execution, and so it makes it hard to recommend to people. I guess I just didn't want to rain on its parade early and so here we are right now. Maybe the next issue will be better in terms of the story and character development, but it's unlikely the rest of the problems will change.

Overall I wanted to like the story more than I did. I found it to be pretty average and maybe even a little below that. While the art was a bright part of the comic, the story had too many obvious references and annoyances to really enjoy and get into. I would be curious about the second issue, but I would have very low expectations for it. If you want to support a new comic series, I can't really recommend this one.

Even though I could care less about KISS' music, I still think that their brand could be interesting in comics. Dynamite's first stab at it is just a generic cash grab for aging fans that also read comics. I imagine this is a dwindling market of comic readers, but I could be wrong. It just seems like if it was doing well that IDW would never have let it go, like Transformers, G.I. Joe and a hundred other franchises that they run into the ground but make a ton of money off of. Whatever the cause, whoever the fan base, this comic doesn't do enough to hook a new generation of comic readers that don't listen to KISS and expect more from their comics. The only part of this book I liked is when KISS showed up like Zordon in Power Rangers. Actually, if it was that in the next issue I might be able to forgive this issue, but I kind of doubt they'll be given KISS mechs to fight evil.

The art was also not as good. The perspectives were iffy. The Kongs look wonky at times, and the baby Kong looked liked something out of a Saturday morning cartoon

I don't hate this idea. I like that it's not just a rehash of Action Lab's Princeless, but it's lacking in a lot of ways. The biggest thing is that it's not providing enough entertainment to make all the other problems fade into the background. Even with two issues left, I don't see myself coming back for another chapter of Lady Castle. It's just okay, but when has "okay" been enough to keep trying something? No one wants an okay burger, or decent ice cream, we want great or damn good. Well, I want the same from my comics, and right now Lady Castle is just alright.

For me I'm out after this issue. It's not terrible, but it's predictable and I personally have no interest in reading a story that's entire plotline is based on luck and coincidence because that's the very definition of convenient storytelling. Sander should have been discovered in the first five minutes of his mission and if the story wanted to be impressive it would have found a better way to overthrow the antagonist. As it stands it's creating a series of difficult situations just to thrill the reader with the question of "will he be discovered?" and the answer is of course going to be "No" because otherwise the story would be over. Again, definition of convenient writing.

Again, I like the concept of this series, but I don't particularly like this series. It's way below average and it gives you the impression that no one really cared about the story. They just piecemealed a story together and got an artist that could make Lara look hot and hoped that that was enough. The problem is this isn't a video game and having a mediocre story with good art isn't worth the effort or time. With a video game you get to at least move the character around and shoot shit, but here" Lara doesn't even shoot shit. If you like really safe and watered-down stories then you may like this one, but if you're here for some old Lara kicking butt and going on adventures… then lower that expectation and broaden your definition of "adventure."

I just don't personally care for the characters, they all sound a bit too much like each other and rely on their "gimmick" a bit too much. I know others enjoy it and that's cool. I'm glad it gets supported, but at the end of the day, I feel like it's writing down to kids rather than challenging them to read higher.

I'm sure there's an audience out there that will enjoy this book, some might even inflate their thoughts about it due to the parties involved, but at the end of the day, this comic misses all the marks. Our protagonist is underdeveloped, her timeline a confusing mess and instead of being something entertaining and enjoyable, Mata Hari is a boring chore to read. Again, it's not fun to say all this, but it wasn't fun to read it either.

I hope that Medic improves and that we're not left with the rambling doctor telling us his life story every issue. Though in saying that I think I would find that hilarious and read it, but really this series can do a lot more. I'll be back to see what the second issue has to offer, but this is definitely one of if not the weakest in the Double Take line up.

I’m sure everyone will be crapping their pants for this booktoday, but it didn’t grab me. It’s a well-constructed comic for sure. TedMcKeever knows storytelling and how to construct a page that tells a narrativewith the pictures as much as it does with words, but it’s not for me. There isnothing here that I haven’t seen in some form or another somewhere else.Granted this may be your first time reading a book that’s basically the Hulkand not from Marvel; and more power to you if you like it, but I didn’t. Youcan have a fanboy freak out on me if you want, but the fact is I understandeverything this book is trying to do, but that doesn’t make it any good. The art was however... incredible... seriously it was and pun intended.

Review wise, the second issue would have to do something worth talking about. More than likely I won't be back to review the final three issues. On the level as a reader, I would give this series one more issue. I know it's only four and most readers would say that's enough of a reason to continue, but this first issue is weak and doesn't give me a lot of confidence in the remaining three. I'll read another, but it has some work cut out for it. It's a shame; I was hoping this one would hit the ground running; instead, it's a stumble and trip.

Needless to say I won't be back for the next issue. I'd love to make some pun involving the title, but really I'd just like to forget about this series all together.

Initially I was beyond excited for this book and definitely over-hyped the first issue for myself, but I learned from that and came into this issue with lower expectations. For the third issue, I don't know how much lower my expectations can go. You've probably already blindly bought this comic and if you didn't and were thinking about it, I have a logic chart that we can follow. Do you like Say Anything/Max Bemis? If yes then go ahead and buy since you probably already did. If you've never heard of him or the band, then give it a pass. Also billing this as a new take on the superhero genre is like billing Archie as a fresh take on the life of a teenager.

I wish there was more to say about this final issue. I wish it was better, but rather than thread the story for another volume they chose to wrap everything up in a bow this time around. It leaves this issue feeling rushed which is a shame since it deserved better. If you've been following the book it's worth a read.

The premise and idea behind Ragman isn't a bad one. It has legs, but the problem is the name, the design and the fact that this character was created at a different point in the world. Not every character or creation is going to be timeless like Batman or Superman, and even they have had their fair share of tune-ups over the years. There were so many small things that could have been changed and cleaned up with this concept to make it fresh and exciting in 2017. Instead, it's just a modern setting for the same old shit which ends up being done deaf.

I wish Ihad more to tell but there isn't it took five issues to set up backgroundstories. Which can be interesting on their own, but it just wasn't always easyto follow. I wish I could say this willbring you back to the Red Lanterns if you left but it won't. This issue justsums up previous issues and maybe now we can finally get to a real story ofinterest.

I would say that this is the worst thing I read this week, but I also read Justice League/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and so I'll say that this was the second worst thing I read this week. The art shows promise. It's not perfect, but it's very consistent and better than the majority of other Dynamite titles, but the story is trying hard to be clever, but using convenient, but unbelievable twists to get there making it a chore to read. Someone tell me how this turns out because this is as far as my curiosity will take me.

There's a chance that this series will do something different in the next issue instead of having Sonja run around the city with an off-duty police officer that only likes to talk about the laws and not enforce them. For example, "Don't speed Sonja" but it's cool if you don't have a driver's license." Perhaps the teeter totter will shift more to one side next month, let's hope it ends up being the side with Sonja wearing a leather jacket and holding a Katana, than Michael fighting with a bag of trash.

When a movie comic book adaptation decides to pull lines from the original movie for cheap pops, that's usually when I call it good on the series. Mostly because it just shows that there's nothing original left for the story. Movies used to be wonderful at pulling throwback lines, but anymore it's just an eye-rolling moment in any story. This issue ends on one such line, and it's just stupid sounding. The context is different, it's being used as a rebuttal but it doesn't quite work, and it's just not even the best RoboCop line. Which strangely sums up this entire issue and series. Not the best.

If Scarlett Hart was someone's first book, I'm sure they'd enjoy it well enough. It's hard to say if they'd fall in love with it or the monster hunting genre, but it might prove to be a gateway into the genre. For an experienced reader though, you're unlikely to find anything new here. Unfortunately, it just comes across as a generic monster hunter story and one that's been done better by the same publisher.

The art is good minus the fact that every hipster has been in the gym for their entire life. The story sucks a lot and there's nothing believable about the dialogue. If someone talked for five minutes straight telling you the craziest shit you've ever heard in your life and you didn't stop them and tell them to shut the fuck up, you'd probably find yourself at a comic panel for this very comic and that's the only reasonable excuse for letting ever character rant and not have the other characters interject in a believable way.

I cannot give this book a good score which is a shame sinceit started off with high marks. I personally bought the first two issues, but Iwill not be picking up the last issue. If you're a completionist or really needto finish the series than go for it; for everyone else I would again justrecommend the trade which will give you a much fuller reading experience, butas a standalone issue though it's not very good and in general the ending brings down the quality of the series.

If you liked the first issue then I have no doubt that you'll like this issue, but for me it didn't offer anything new or challenging for the superhero genre. It may turn out that I'm wrong and that there is something incredible brewing with this series, but as of right now I'm not seeing it. I'm seeing an overly mature superhero story that's being hammered by realism just for the sake of shock.

This series is only for one group of people: fans of the original Six Million Dollar Man. It offers nothing for people freshly exposed to the franchise and when you consider how much content is similar or better than this that's been made since the show went off the air" well it doesn't look like Steve Austin has much of a chance to win over new fans with his form-fitting long-sleeved tees and tight jeans. The bottom-line is this issue tried really hard to pick up right after the end of the fifth season and it succeeded" but that's not a compliment.

Again, this review is of the comic and not the man. Personally, I don't think Cho has done anything that crazy or controversial. I think it all came at a time in which drama was selling clicks and comics wanted/needed the same drama other industries had. Now, we seem to have had enough drama. Things aren't perfect, people aren't perfect, and this comic book isn't perfect.

If the goal of this issue was to be inventive and highlight the fun parts of roller derby, then it failed. I can see the effort. I can see it trying, but in the end, it didn't work. I wasn't left wanting more or understanding what more of this story would look like. Two cats fight and it's left for us to assume that these two friends will also fight. The story isn't subtle and really I still have a hard time calling it a story because it was too focused on the derby element rather than the characters and their journey. If I want derby, I'll go watch derby. I don't need to read a comic about it.

Overall, Soulfire was okay; nothing too boring, a lot of action and the art was pretty standard. If you follow the series the issue will be a continuation of were you left off otherwise not much else happened in this issue.

Avoid this month's issue and read the recap in the next issue. You won't miss a thing.

Not much action, but that’s what Spawn has devolved into over the past few years. If you are so inclined you can buy the two alternative books, one with the Obama win and one with the Romney win… I guess Todd has to buy another baseball.

I've played practically all of the Splinter Cell games and the one two back wasn't half bad, but I never play for the story. The story is shit and it continues to be shit here. What's worse is that they're holding it to the standard of other Tom Clancy franchises when this one wasn't created by Clancy, but rather the writer of the original game. Why it's still being held to that standard and now just being allowed to run on its own is beyond me. It might do it some good to become its own franchise, especially when it's viewed that way by everyone else.

I'm sure there's an adult reading audience for Star Scouts out there, but it's not me. The character development feels forced, underdeveloped and though it's attempting to layer and develop multiple characters, it doesn't. The story paints a picture that is simply telling someone not to be mad is enough to make them happy, but that's inaccurate. The story just doesn't provide the tools for kids and the YA audience to learn anything from this story that seems desperate to convey a moral. It's unfortunate because it could be a lot of fun but ends up feeling generic and one-dimensional.

I can see why some people think this is cool, but for me, it's just bad fanfiction without any real story or consequences.

If it weren't for the second story, this book would get the lowest score possible. It doesn't make me happy to say that. In fact, I was hoping the opposite. I came in energetic and enthusiastic about this issue much like I did on the first issue. Unfortunately, the shift from issue one to issue two is too great. I will likely give this series one more issue, but my enthusiasm is greatly diminished.

Overallit's a good book to read and if you're looking for a new Star Wars series trythis one. Me I may pick up the secondbook to see how it progresses. It wasjust a very average book for me. I'mwaiting for a Star Wars bounty hunter series out there which I hear there is onecoming out.

With so much sci-fi out there, it's hard to set yourself apart. While the idea of western in space isn't new, there's always room for it to work again and find a different story route. Unfortunately, this first issue of Stellar doesn't seem to present much that hasn't been done before. Now, that'll depend on how much you read or view things, but there's enough not working together in this story that it's likely to turn more than a few people off. If you dig it though, keep on digging it. And if you don't, well then don't go for the low hanging fruit and attack the name.

There's an interesting idea here, but the story is stretched out to the point of pointless filler and longwinded conversations. This could have been a solid issue, but it ended up being dull.

I'm not sure why this book is called Terminal "Hero" either. Rory is clearly not a hero and if somehow turns into one" well I still wouldn't buy that. He's anything but heroic from beginning to end. Perhaps "Terminal Villain" would have been a better choice and not mislead the audience. Pick this up at your own risk. As for me I'll be wary the next time I see Milligan's name on a cover because this is just too many duds in a row to continue giving chances to him.

I loved the art. How can you not? Simone Bianchi is at the top of his game and his Thanos design is fantastic. The classic Thanos garbs are iconic for sure, but seeing a younger developing T-man in his newish uniform is geekily cool. His art does what it can to save the story, but at the end of the day it’s just a bad serial killer remix with a sage like love interest that awkwardly pushes the plot forward. I don’t recall who the original creative team was supposed to be on this series, but I wish Marvel had kept the writer at least. Maybe then I would have enjoyed this series rather than watch it pretend to bring something to one of Marvel’s few iconic space villains and fail.

I still don’t even know if this is an ongoing or not, but it doesn’t matter since I won’t be returning to the title. Everyone that’s buying it now is sure to see the holes forming in the predictable plot the minute Bianchi needs a break from the art duties. When that happens, look for a quick creator shake up before the series is cancelled.

I really don't know at this point if I'll be back for more of The Fox. It's not a bad comic, but it's not good either. It's in that average zone and I think it would have really helped if they had treated this like a fresh series that happened to have a past rather than feeling like issue seven or eight in an ongoing which is exactly what it comes across as.

There's sadly, nothing new about this story. The twists have all been done before; the narrative is following a more than familiar path leaving a desire for something fresh. Even if this was someone's first comic, it's not doing the tropes well enough or polished enough to be entertaining. Ultimately, for a horror/thriller story, it's pretty dull.

Due to the flaws listed above, I would not endorse this comic for purchase since it falls short of expectation.

There was something special and fun with the first issue. The clever way that the two worlds connected was believable and made you crave for a larger connected pulp world much like the one Dynamite has created, but without them involved. This issue delivers a well-worn crossover formula that in my opinion talks down to its audience assuming that it couldn't handle anything that wasn't a tongue-in-cheek meeting of these two characters and that's the real shame here.

I'm not coming back for the second issue. I'm surprised that it's gotten ongoing status and that people enjoyed it enough for that to happen. This formula is beyond tired and Robison and Bone don't bring anything to the table to make it fresh and it almost feels as if they're relying on their names to do the heavy lifting. This book didn't anger me; it actually offended me as a comic book reader because that last thing I want to read is bad, recycled movie plotlines.

The ending was definitely the worst thing about the entire issue and story in general. It was a Mario Brothers Movie ending and in my opinion completely invalidated the story I just finished reading. The character's journeys are undone for a cheap setup for a sequel. The real shame is that after reading this issue I don't particularly have interest in a sequel.

Instead of ripping into this series each issue I'm going to call it good here. The premise is interesting and the art is great, but there's no narrative journey to get attached to. It's so ripe with history that everyone comes across as murdering assholes and frankly that's not a fun story to read. Maybe it's for you, but it's definitely not for me.

I wish I had more to say about this issue, but it was gift wrapped so much that it was just like, "yup that happened." It's also obvious that it's set up for a sequel, but I'm not really sure what a sequel could do that would be different from what's accomplished with this story. If you've been following the series then it's worth a read, but I would have a hard time recommending the overall series for anyone to check out.

This is by far not the best Transformer story out there but at least the art in the book is looking better and now we have Skids to keep my attention. If anything, I might give the third one a shot to see where Skids is going in the story, but all in all this really is a sub-par effort to keep Transformers going without Optimus.

I will probably thumb through the next issue and see if it's about the same as this issue. If it is, then I'll just wait until the next story arc which is one of the good things about the structure of this series. Each arc is in a way its own series; the numbering just continues. This issue was all over the place and while I'm giving it a pretty low score, just know that I would still rate this book and series higher than anything I've read from Marvel or DC recently, just so you have some context and comparison. Maybe next month will be better, maybe others will enjoy War-Monger, but I highly doubt either of those two things given what this issue had to offer.

I won't be back for more of this series. I personally don't think there's much to do with Vampirella anymore. She reminds me of the pulp characters that Dynamite also has in their library. They've had their time and they should be left to rest so that new characters and stories can fill our comic shops rather than people chasing nostalgia or in this case rebooting a property that no one asked for.

Overall, you'll know if this comic is for you based on the title alone. If you chuckle, then it's for you. If you read this review hoping that someone took the concept and made something hilarious and great, this isn't it. It's a basic comic. It's not all bad, but it's not all good either.

If you're really into Vlad the Impaler aka the real Dracula, then you'll likely enjoy the story. If you like strong narratives which fully developed characters that do more than talk about what they're going to do, then you're better off passing on this one. It's an okay story, but it has so many problems that it ends up feeling like chore to read.

At the end of the day I think this comic frustrated and annoyed me more than it entertained. I don't know about you, but I don't tend to stick around on stories that don't first entertain me. If you are a Kot fan then you'll probably like this story, it's very much in tune with everything else he writes and frankly that's becoming annoying in and of itself. If you're not a Kot fan or you've gone sour on him like I have, then this won't bring you back around. But hey, it's creator-owned so if you want to chance it at least you'll be supporting the creators and not a corporation.

The chances of me reviewing the next issue of Wolf or Wolfe are very slim. I didn't enjoy this issue at all and it basically ruins anything I might have liked from the first issue. I'll still check out the issue just on the off chance that it does something, but now I'm seeing how predictable and researched this entire story is and it's not interesting. The main character has his head way up his ass proving he's cool rather than doing anything and the plot is just hanging back letting him do his thing. With this issue it's the equivalent of four issues doing nothing so if the next one can move the plot forward, so be it, but if not then I'm not a glutton for punishment and will gladly dump this title.

If you loved the film, grab the comic. I'm sure you'll love it. It's not a bad premise to bring to comics, but then it also doesn't effectively use the medium to tell a story. That's the number one problem with adaptations like this; they try to be the medium they're coming from, rather than respecting and using the medium they're being presented in now. Simply put, if I wanted more of the movie, I would re-watch/finish the movie. However, I wouldn't pay four bucks to read the sequel.

I would never have paid for this comic, and I recommend everyone else do the same. We don't need Wolfenstein anymore, sure it's a cool sounding name, but it's past its point of relevancy. No one's remaking E.T., so just let go of Wolfenstein already" please.

In general this book wasn't the exciting first issue it should have been. This book is kicking off new uncharted waters for the X-Men and really it felt like a return to the same old, same old. Even the art was flat and uninspired and very reminiscent of Bachalo's first run on Uncanny X-Men. I don't know what's wrong with the X-Men, but they seem very broken and this new direction of "Blue and Gold" 90's throw back isn't fixing anything. If Marvel really wants this to succeed they should probably have ended all of the other X-Men books such as: X-Men, X-Men: Legacy and Astonishing X-Men. These titles alone weaken the infrastructure that they're trying to rebuild and leaves the whole "Blue and Gold" concept just as out of touch as this book is. Also, can someone tell me which team this is? Blue or Gold?

I skipped the backup story because I didn't find it to be that funny the first time. It's a squandered potential and frankly a page filler. I won't be back to check out future issues. This concept doesn't interest me, and if it does for some reason interest others, then it's likely that they're blind loyalists to the WWE brand and that the content inside never mattered, to begin with. For me, I love comics; I enjoy wrestling, but I will always need a story to care about inside my comics, not just branding and a pretty cover.

This series may already be on the fourth issue, but I don't seethe point of reading anymore. I already know what happens and Marvel'smarketing machine wouldn't let you not know, even if I wanted. The biggestproblem I had with this book was that Cyclops and Wolverine got along reallywell. It's completely against their characters since they've always butted heads;it's what kept each character in line. But here" they're friends and I findthat less believable than the entire world armed with Sentinels. I do stillagree with everything Aaron said about Alan Moore though, even if I don't likehis writing he's still right in that regard.

The story so far hasn't done much. I don't want to write it off completely, but given the fact that "Demons" and "Yakuza" are in the title, it's hard to believe that this book is going to do anything original based on what I've already read. It's competent, it's decently put-together, but the characters are unlikable, and there should be a better understanding of the story after this first issue, and there isn't one. If it's your cup of tea or you just like IDW, then dig in. If you're looking for something new and original, this ain't it.

Right now she's not and it makes for a boring read. What's worse is that it teeters this series into a cover book, which means you buy it for the covers" not the story inside. I wish there was more to say, but this issue really bummed me out as it was one of my favorite properties just three issues ago.

I was hoping to come back to this series and find it chugging along strong as ever. Instead, there was perhaps too much focus on reaching issue 50 by the anniversary and not enough attention paid to the details, particularly in the artwork. If you're a long time reader, you probably won't be phased by this issue in the least bit. If you're a new reader that's finally looking to take the plunge on Zombie Tramp, maybe wait until the next issue. It's my sincere hope that they'll find another talented artist in the vain of Mendoza's style to take over this series because it still seems to stop-gap with its art team and it's killing interest in the series.

I did enjoy looking at the art in the book though the drawings are amazing and add a lot of features and depth to the characters. The color are full on vibrant that just sets the scene and mood in the story. The color set is used to place which side of the magic each character is on. I also enjoyed how some of the characters are drawn and the life behind them. The best in my opinion is the dark creatures with no face, just power. Overall I would rate 2.5 out 5 with the art saving it from going lower

I like this series and you can pretty much count on it being a fun read each month. It's one of those series that could only exist as a comic and so they experiment with it and are pushing the boundaries of the medium which is a good thing. If you missed out on the first two issues you're definitely going to be lost on the overall narratives, but you could still read this issue and understand everything that's happening. Check it out if you want to read a music infused comic that doesn't hold back.

If you had a good time with the first series then feel free to check this series out and if anything I said sounds interesting and you didn't read the first series then also feel free to check it out. If like me you remember how much of a letdown the last series story turned out to be, then go ahead and pass on this book. It's not bad per say, but it's so average it hurts.

I’m curious about this series. I have no idea what’s happening and that bothers me so I’m probably going to check out back issues and future issues as they’re released. I hope that they’re all at least as enjoyable as this issue was, but I wouldn’t recommend starting here unless you were feeling adventurous or missed key details like numbering as I did.

I've always said that I never read too much B.P.R.D. and what little I did, Iquickly discovered that I wasn't a big fan of Abe's. I just never got into hischaracter and so I wasn't expecting much from this issue. Fortunately, Abe andcompany didn't care about me liking them and delivered a great story thatheavily connects to the bigger stories happening throughout the Hellboy-verse.If you've been digging Hellboy and B.P.R.D. then picking up this book is ano brainer.

This review is going to be short and sweet and let me justsay it's worth picking up for the last two pages alone. It's just a reallygreat character moment between two of the BPRD's best. Again, there isn't muchto say about the creative team, they deliver a great product that is wellpolished and a joy to read. If you're into the Hellboy-verse then pick it upand if you're not then go pick up another issue telling some superheroes originfor the fourth time. Like I said, short and sweet.

If this is your first issue, then come back next month. Usually I find that the Mignolaverse titles manage to have continuously great jumping on points for new readers, but that didn’t happen here. It’s a good issue, but you’ll be lost for sure if this is your first. I’m glad that this arc of the series has ended and I’m looking forward to Abe’s self-discovery beginning. It’s interesting because Hellboy is discovering this about himself on his own as well making the two journeys interesting. I wonder if they’ll share any parallel’s in the future.

It's easy to recommend this series to new readers since it basically starts over with this issue and manages to recap the previous events at the same time. It's kind of difficult for me to recommend this to anyone that just finished the previous series because it's so similar. I didn't dislike this issue, but the dj vu was a bit much. I couldn't place it at first, but when I sat down to write the review it hit me that I had basically written this already which changed how I wrote about the issue. It's not bad, but it's old hat at this point.

I highly doubt I'll check out more of this series, but I'm glad that I at least gave it a chance and enjoyed this issue.

Alien Legion fans definitely shouldn't miss this series. In regards to new readers I can see some of them being frustrated with the issue, but if you give it a shot you will come to understand what the series and plot is all about. As for the characters and such, that's going to have to be a slow burn and something better explored in future issues. By no means does that mean you should skip this issue and if you're a fan of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy then you should give this a look as well.

It's not a bad comic book, but it's not good either. If the art were by anyone else, you wouldn't be reading issue three. It's that dull. It's that boring. It's painfully similar to everything Alien out there, even the new film. Also, the main dude is probably just a droid since that's the only element we seem to be missing, but I'm hard pressed to keep going on this series regardless of how many issues are left.

Some are likely to read All Summer Long and find no problems or faults with it. This might touch on a personal experience that they've similarly had, and so it'll pass with flying colors. I think that most of those people will be from the school grades I listed above. It's not a bad story, but it's mediocre in its offers of a slice of life coming of age story.

This issue was a great tease, but honestly I'm more interested in the next issue. This, to me felt like a zero issue and it did what most zero issues do and that's entice you to come back the next month. I enjoyed Amelia's character because she wasn't perfect and was even a bit selfish at times. I was tiring of the magic genre, but I think this book has roped me back in.

While the story wasn't weird enough to chase me away, I never really understood Rick's character. He was funny sure, but even in this zany world, he felt out of place. Otherwise, it's an entertaining story that's filled with movie references from anyone in their thirties childhood and for that reason alone worth you spending a few bucks for a laugh.

I honestly cannot find anything wrong with this series. If you have not yet picked it up, then do so coz you're missing out on what could be one of the best series from DC (let's hope I don't get proved wrong and it fails). You will enjoy it if you're a fan of Lemire's or Animal Man. Even if you are normally a dedicated Marvel fan, seriously check this out.

If you haven't been following the series then this isn't a great issue to jump on board with, but I'm sure the next one will offer a place to start. Otherwise you could hit up a digital storefront and buy the back issues or wait for the trade. Whatever you do, you should definitely check this series out as it combines Sci-fi and Assassins" kind of a no-brainer to like it when I put it that way.

To sum up Aquaman so far an enjoyable read and worth a shot. My only worry... what will happen if Johns drops from this one like he did on The Flash. Grab a copy on enjoy or let the hazing begin because well it's Aquman.

This was a good issue and I’m sure that it’s only going to get better in the next issue. I just wish that the focus wasn’t on introducing the Eternal Warrior and rather continued with A&A. Especially now that Archer is alone and we have no idea where his “sister” with the glowing eyes ran off to. I enjoyed what little development happened between their characters in this issue, but would really if the issue had spent the entire time on the running developing them and then EW arrived at the end, I think it would have been more impactful. I’m still looking forward to the next issue and the possibilities of a spin off from this storyline.

I’m honestly looking forward to the conclusion to this story arc a lot. It’s not that I haven’t liked it, but it hasn’t been as exciting as the first arc. I do wonder where this series is going considering they’ve already had two “end of the world” type events happen, but that’s the charm of comics… we’ll see. If you’ve been reading the series and enjoying it then there’s no reason to stop now; if like me you’ve been a little unimpressed with this story arc, fear not I’m sure that Valiant and Van Lente have something cool planned in the near future.

If you're reading Archie, then keep reading Archie. If you were curious about this storyline the way I was, then I hate to say it, but it's not particularly worth the time. Maybe what comes after this arc will be worth it, but this is just shock and awe that rely on cliffhangers. It's easy to see what the creators were going for, but ultimately it didn't work out in the end.

I'm sure that there's going to be some returning readers to this series, which hey, that's cool and a good thing. I'm not one of them. The drama feels superficial, and while I appreciate this rebooted Archie, it's still not for me.

If you enjoyed the first three issues you'll likely enjoy the final issue, but don't be surprised if you're a little underwhelmed. I know I was. And if you don't get your fill of Archie versusing things, you can always pick up Archie vs. Sharknado which is also out this week.

I'm very curious about this series. I don't quite know where the series is going to go, but I'm curious to find out. It's hooked me with its strong references to LoTR and DnD. I'll be curious to see how Gareth fits into the story and if the Regan era references will play out in the larger story. Overall though it's a fun issue to check out.

I know I seem like I'm being hard on this series/issue, but I did really like it. I just wonder where exactly it's all going and if there's an overall point to what I'm seeing other than just exploring this new world. Hopefully that's ironed out in the coming issues, but even if it isn't" I'll probably stick around. I'm digging the world that Archon has created and I'm willing to stick it out to see Gareth's in action.

I'll probably check out the next issue, but frankly I didn't enjoy this issue enough to put in the time effort to read it with there being so many other titles published currently. I mean there's a ton out and more coming so why stick with something I'm so wishy washy about?

I know I kind of beat up on this issue, but considering how fantastic the Armor Hunters storyline has been so far it's hard not to be disappointed. Again though, it's not bad, it's just not great and that's what I've come to expect from Valiant's Harbinger line of books. It has potential and because of that I'll be back to read the next two issues for sure.

I enjoyed the issue, but I was really hoping for something that would blow my mind. It’s called “Return of the Master” for fuck’s sake, how heavy metal of a title is that? Instead of coming out and the bass being so loud that my heart’s rhythm changed, it was like hearing Metallica on the radio and not finding anything better to change it to. I could continue with the heavy metal references, but I doubt it would contribute to the review. If you’ve been reading B.P.R.D. then unfortunately you need to read this issue as it connects a lot of dots from previous stories, but other than that it’s not very amazing but could have been.

Are you reading B.P.R.D.?Then keep reading it. If you're not, but you're interested then really you canjump on with the start of every new series. There is always a recap of eventsat the beginning of the book and usually the characters dialog will fill in anyother blanks that you need in a very seamless way. Frankly, I'm suffering from"reboot fatigue" and have been enjoying books that aren't about superheroes. Ifyou're fatigued as well, but have stumbled back into comics recently then takea look at the Hellboy-verse.

I liked this issue; it was fun and had some cool moments. Iwish the B.P.R.D. liaison didn't act like a child and throw their gun on theground (which would have fired a round), but hey" that's what they chose to do.Again this issue felt stretched out and I didn't get that typical feelassociated with Hellboy or B.P.R.D. It was bright and not very uglyand frankly those are two things that usually aren't apart of these series. Ifyou've been reading since the beginning then you've already got the book anddon't care about a damn thing I'm saying, if not then maybe wait until it'sfinished to dive in to get your Hellboyverse fix.

I don't know if it was the art that just didn't capture the script or if the script didn't maximize the potential of the art (likely the latter), but this book was just average. It didn't have the usual charm of a B.P.R.D. issue and at times failed to even remind me of what I was reading. If the next issue doesn't pick up, I'll probably wait for a new story arc before coming back to the series.

Again, it's not a bad issue or comic, but it does little to capture the magic of the films, and at the end of the day it's just a licensed property selling nostalgia which is why I've avoided it up until now.

It sucks that this is the last issue. I didn't expect it to go on forever, but it would have been nice to have a few more issues or at least twelve issues. Maybe it'll return for a second volume, but the story would have its work cut out for it to deliver an interesting story. This issue on the other hand" is an ending. It does what it needs to in order to close the series, but it buckles under its own buildup.

I wasn’t crazy about the story and I’ve actually read other things from this creator before. I hope that this book doesn’t turn out to be Catwoman in a cape with far less beatings and actually does something interesting other than homage The Spirit which is basically where the rest of the story is going (I was going to let you figure that one out for yourself, but screw it). The second issue has a lot of work to do with the story otherwise this comic may end up being a picture book.

Basically, it's an okay story with great art and a cliffhanger that will bring you back for more. And you can pay what you want for it so it's hard to argue with that.

More than likely you'll buy this if you're a fan of either character, either writer or the artist. I'm not trying to stop you either. It's a safe, entertaining story, but it's not groundbreaking, and I'm not going to over hype it. It is what it is, and much like the crossovers from the 90s, in twenty years it will be forgotten or looked back upon in a list and nothing more. It also doesn't need to do anything more than that and hit its sales target.

The last issue was really the best spot to jump on the series because the entire issue was built like a first issue or a new series, but Spencer has made sure to make this issue accessible to new readers as well. If you are curious about this series I would still go back and grab issue seven, but if you really only want to make a one issue commitment then go ahead and start here. Spencer does a fine job of recapping the events of the previous issue so it's not like you're going to struggle to figure out what's happening in the issue. I can't wait for the next issue it's going to be good!

I don't know what the future holds for this series. There was one big reveal for the issue that ended falling a bit flat and then a cliffhanger that wasn't as impactful because you don't know when the follow-up will come. Hopefully the charm of Fillmore and Madder Red is recaptured in the next issue because there was none here. It felt like a hollow version and I'm not down with following the series if that's the new norm.

Over the past few years, there have been a few trends in comics. First, it was the lame duck first issue followed by a magical series, and then there were the first issue wonders that instantly dipped and failed on the second issue. Right now, it seems like we're getting solid first issues that aren't looking to be over the top and thrilling, but instead lay down a foundation that helps the rest of the series. That's what we have here with Belle. It's not that thrilling, it's interesting and leaves you wanting to read the rest of the story. Hopefully, the second issue can build upon the setup here and deliver a remarkable series.

It certainly wasn't as bad as I could imagine and hell, it's worth a read if you have any curiosity at all about it. Long term, it's hard to say it has legs. It would be interesting to see if it does, but I can see this series quickly dissolving into a set formula in which Bettie is put into unbelievable situations only to be saved like a damsel as she is in this issue. Not that I'm reviewing this issue based on that, but those are my thoughts and mind set going forward with this series. None the less, it was an entertaining read and fans of Bettie Page are likely to be pleased with how she's handled" minus the ending.

The story and art are on this cusp of being something really special, but they continue to be held back for whatever reason. Until then it'll remain a safe and sound story, but not one that's particularly fun to read. It has everything in place to make it exciting and adventurous, but instead, it's just boring and dull" Which seems the opposite of Bettie Page.

I cannot say that this book is for everyone; in fact the niche is so slight that I think it’s counting on Chaykin’s name and the maturity of the content to sell it. If this was your first comic that you ever read (because the reality is that every comic is potentially someone’s first), then I’m sorry. If you contact us I will personally recommend at least twenty things that you should read instead of ever picking this up again. As for me, I’ll be back for the next issue because I need to see if there is anything that resembles a plot… and to see what that Succubus is going to rape next.

I'll have to see how the second issue turns out, but given how this issue ends it's pretty predictable. Hopefully there's a switch up somewhere because otherwise I'll just be reading this series for the art.

This book was just okay. It could have been better had the opening actually tried to be serious and contribute to setting the tone of the series rather than going over in painstaking detail about how the planet got so bad and why Blackacre was created. I’ll give it another issue and hope that it was just a case of the first issue jitters, but if it falls into any of the usual post-apocalyptic pitfalls then I’ll probably call it good.

I'm not ready to rule this one out. Usually, when a story leaves me feeling as conflicted like this, I wonder if it worth reading more of, but in the case of Blood Blister, I'm going to need a few issues to decide. If you saw something I missed, let me know. Hell, if you were on the fence, off it on either side, let me know that as well.

So fans of Stan Lee, its a yes. Fans of X Japan and Yoshiki in particular its a yes. A fan of Todd McFarlane? Well its a yes for them as well. I can see potential cliches happening with this mini-series but it was still a good read.

I'm not going to lie and say that this was the best book Iever read, but it was very entertaining. It's an interesting experiment in theworld of comics and I'm curious to see how it turns out. The cover price is abit pricey, but when you look at the amount of A-List talent associated withthe book it's not too much of a surprise. If you missed this book you should still be able topick it up at a local comic shop since it wasn't available from Imagedigitally. If you're curious or a fan of Manga then check it out.

I really wanted to like this issue. I liked the concept and the of course the art, but the narration and dialogue make it pretty damn impossible to enjoy. It's getting a mid-range score from me, but that's all because of the art. Hell on its own I give the art a perfect score, but that's not how we review around here so it gets what it gets. It's only a five issue mini-series so I'll continue to check it out, but I have a feeling not much is going to change with the narration in the next four issues.

It's a shame that the art is the best part of this book. I loved looking at the story but didn't particularly care to read it. Maybe it's just a first issue thing, but something tells me that it's just how this series is going to go and that it won't end up being something I enjoy reading. Time will tell, but what's here in this first issue isn't particularly fresh, exciting or interesting. The artwork, on the other hand, is all those things and more. If you want to hear more about this issue check out this week's Comic Bastards Podcast!

Bonehead will leave you with more than a few questions. It's not perfect, but unlike other first issues I've read recently, it accomplishes the task of entertaining you enough to come back for more. I'm looking forward to seeing what else this series has to offer and what other video game elements the creators can sneak into the world. While it's unlikely to bridge the world of video games and comics, it is enjoyable for someone who likes both forms of entertainment.

I'm sold on Bonehead. It's not perfect, I'm sure a lot of people will have problems with the lack of plot at the moment, but there is enough cool stuff happening that it feels like enough. Sometimes it's enough to just be a cool looking comic. There is a story here, and it's brewing, and I'm fine with that. Hopefully, others are fine with it as well because I just want to see future parkour people in awesome helmets running around a future city showing off their moves. Let me have that dammit!

Overall, it was still an enjoyable issue and far better than any other event book I've read this summer from any other publisher (big or small).

It's a solid issue, but not very interesting and definitely didn't feel like the last issue before the ending. I hope that Venditti, Gill and Braithwaite stick the landing, but all in all this event is shaping up to be pretty average for me. If anything it feels as if the consequences from this series are more important than the series itself which is a damn shame.

All in all, this is just an okay issue which is kind of disappointing because there are monthly issues from Valiant that are way better than anything this series has provided.

Even at the price tag of free this is a tough sell to anyone other than diehards, but Rolland was my boy in the first game so I'm hard pressed to check out the rest of the origins after this let down.

There's definitely a lot of world building done in this issue. There's some info-dump moments, but I don't think it breaks the overall story. With it only being a four issue mini I'm glad to have it out-of-the-way so we can just enjoy the rest of the series and discover the answers to the mysteries placed before us in this first issue. If you like sci-fi, you might want to check out Bornhome.

I'm definitely going to continue reading Brain Boy. I don't always know if it's going to be great or even good, but it's interesting. I'm waiting for the bigger story about his parents to be revealed more and hope that it will be worth sticking it out. I can't tell you if you should stay or go, but if you liked the first issue then you'll dig this issue as well and vice-versa if you didn't like it.

There's room to improve on this series, but this first issue makes a strong debut. With it being a mini-series I'm curious to see where it goes and if you like sci-fi stories with a mix of military involvement then you'll want to check this one out too.

While there's some room for improvement, this first issue of Brave Chef Brianna is very entertaining. It wears its influences on its sleeve which is fine, but the execution is fairly unique. While I'm not scoring it very high, again, it is worth reading and likely to find a very dedicated fan base that is willing to root for Brianna to take over her father's food empire" which I'm sure she'll inevitably turn down in order to find her own way or some such thing.

With this being a mini-series, this is the point of deciding if you're going to get off or keep going. It's not a terrible series by any means, but it's weaknesses are glaring, while its strengths continue to be a bit hidden. If you weren't enjoying the series, to begin with, you'd likely continue to feel the same about this issue, but vice versa if you were enjoying it. The next issue needs to deliver something either to the main plot or the subplot because there are not enough issues to make everyone friends in the end.

Brave Chef Brianna is close to being something entertaining, but it's just missing the mark. At this point, I don't know if can be saved, but more than likely there will be a set up for a second volume. It's not that anything here is vastly different in comics, but it has a lot of potential, but potential does not make a great or even a good comic. Average though, that's about right.

There's not a lot left to say about Broken Moon. You'll either like the ending or be disappointed in the abrupt conclusion. It's not bad, but it feels rushed and that's a damn shame because there really is a special and interesting work being created in this series. Even still, I would recommend that if you dig horror, check out the entire series.

I’m worried that a lot of people have forgotten this book due to the delay of the art change (most likely the art change). It’s a shame if you don’t pick this book up because it answers several questions from the beginning issues of the series and sets up a few new questions to be answered. If you were reading the book then don’t be afraid to dive right back into the book.

Does this story need the Cthulhu element? No. It could have made up its cult and monster figure and it would have read about the same. It's just a popular literary figure to use right now but it doesn't add anything to this issue or the story so far. I would possibly read the next issue, but based on where it ended, I'm not like excited for it. I'm not chomping at the bit for it, but rather if I came across it, I would flip through it and see if it could hook me. It's much better than your typical indie comic, though, and that's enough to recommend it to others that might enjoy the subject matter more than I did.

I liked this book because it was fun. It tried like a mother fucker to make me dislike it and if it continues with the same faults I can't say I’ll stick with it for long. It’s pretty clear that Hopeless has an end game in mind which leaves me wondering what the next big plot line will be after this? Eventually, X-Force will clear their name like they always do and go back to being just a normal team. Hopefully this isn’t just a short sighted re-launch because the combination of characters is very interesting, but to continue to be interesting they need to be solving larger problems not just reacting to situations.

I'm digging this series and I think it's a smart move to have this arc end with the next issue. It's been interesting, but with the easy comparison to Captain America it's better to move forward and start building original stories for readers to get interested in. I'll be sticking around enjoying the punchy adventure of Captain Midnight, that's for damn sure.

Any new series is bound to have its hiccups and for me there might be one or two for this book, but not enough that I would walk away from it. For me I'd rather get to know the characters through their actions on their adventures rather than their strange Indiana Jones moments after the action is done. It could just be me of course, but overall I'm still really enjoying the title and will continue to do so.

The art shines in this series. For me personally it does all of the heavy lifting because if even one of the artists were to leave the book I doubt I would continue. Their different styles add a ton to the tone and feel of the world and yet they still come across as connected. The actual narration is what actually gives this series an anthology feel, but not in a good way. If you dug the first issue and can put up with an excess of reading that doesn't contribute to anything else in the story, then pick up the issue. If you just want to see some great art then ignore the caption boxes and stick to the dialog and you'll enjoy it a lot more.

Is this the triumphant return of Chaos? Not really. It's good to have the characters back even if it's just a mini-series. The problem with Chaos has always been that they have great characters, but no villains and no stories for them to go through. You could look at it like a universe full of villains and anti-heroes walking the thinnest of lines between hero and villain, but it's just a strange mix of character that never really had a story to tell. There is a story here, but we'll have to see if it can bust out of the event book mold that it's started off in.

Sadly this is another average comic book. I'll likely check out the next issue, but I'm not expecting anything from it. I want to be wow'd, I want to be blown away and hey maybe some people are, but for me this is just so-so. It's not risky and frankly if I was bringing back a defunct comic company in the form of one shared mini-series" well I would be risky, bold and maybe a little crazy in order to win readers over.

Thisbook may not be a game changer but it's refreshing to what's out there. A definiterecommendation if you enjoy these types of stories. I enjoyed see that its magic set againstmagic with humans in the middle and not magic against humans. If anything if you enjoy comic art take alook it pretty darn good.

If you dug the first issues then definitely check this issue out, but if you missed out you may want to start at the beginning before diving in. It’s a pretty fun issue, but it really is just a continuation of the first issue. That’s not a bad thing, but it’s not very exciting either. Hopefully the next issue hits the story hard instead of checking in with everyone.

The book was enjoyable and very entertaining. I like the villain is the hero formula and actually want to read the first series all the way to see the pieces of this series fit together. It could be improved upon for sure and the artist needs to be trusted to tell a lot of the story visually rather than with dialog. If you enjoyed the first book though then this Conan-esc world will definitely appeal to you.

If you’re a fan of the series then this is a no-brainer for you to pick up; if you’re new to the series and just picked the book up, you may be a little lost. Fear not though, I’m sure things will all click into place by the end of the series. If you dig magic and action-adventure then definitely check this book out.

All in all, it's not bad. It's just not good either. It falls into that pit of average and is dangerously close to sinking into below average territory. And it's all over in the next issue" which at this point I'll read it, but my expectations from the first issue to the last have fallen so steeply that there's really nothing that this story can do that will save the series; in fact, it'll probably go the opposite way.

To answer the question I posed in the beginning" it doesn't finish strong. It's back to the awkwardness of the first issue and that's the real shame. If this story ends up in Hollywood, which I wouldn't be surprised by at all, you can count on a rather larger rewrite of the weakest points of the story.

It's a decent start, but there are some pretty obvious problems to this first issue. You never want to spend more time setting up the world than you do developing the main character, but that's what happens here. Maybe Clandestino is the strong and silent type, but we'd need more time with him to figure that out. My hope is that this series is hiding it's potential and that we'll get there in the next issue. At the very least if it continues this path it'll still be a competent series that's entertaining to read.

Part of me really wants to score this book higher. It's not perfect, but when I finally realized that it wasn't meant to be taken serious I really fell in love with it. Ultimately thought it's still a very flawed book. For all its action and character moments there are just an excess of pages and scenes that don't serve the story or the characters. While some of them are cheeky and fun, others leave you scratching your head. If you're looking for a romp and you can forgive all the stumbles the story makes, then you can find some fun with Clandestino. If you can't overlook its faults though, you're better off dating another comic.

I don’t know how much longer the story can hold my interest and since I already know that Ryp is not staying on the book permanently I really wonder if the story is enought. I’m willing to give it a few more issues, but this one might end up fading fast. Lastly, the Facebook thing was ridiculous and made me roll my eyes so bad.

This series definitely has its cheesy moments, but for the most part I really enjoy it. The events of this issue have put things in to effect that we might not see the outcome to for a while. Characters that I thought were stupid and unimportant actually played an interesting role and now I’m looking forward to the next issue. If you’ve been enjoying the series then you’ll continue with this issue, but if you didn’t like the first two then now’s the time to jump off because it’s not changing its colors anytime soon.

The book looks good for the most part; there are a fewhiccups in art department but nothing major. There is something actuallyentertaining about this book. It's mindless and full of one-liners andexplosions, but is still pretty good. At the very least it's better than thatshitty trailer for the second movie coming out this year. Lastly, you don'treally need to have read the first two parts to know what's going on, but it wouldprobably help in the long run of the story line.

I don’t think this issue knocked it out of the park as much as the previous, but I do think it sets up the series for a strong ending and that’s very important. Whatever hiccups this issue may have had, I’m sure they were in favor of something awesome in the final issue. If you’ve been reading the series there is no reason to stop and if you’ve missed out on this book then get caught up! It’s really good and I cannot wait to see where the ending goes, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say I already had a guess.

I don’t think this is a bad issue or ending by any means. I bet that when this series is read together it’s marvelous and the ending is fitting and killer. On its own though, the ending is just okay and not great, but not bad and has a satisfying resolution for sure. I’m going to miss this series and especially Nimble Jack since he brightened my week each issue, but it has been a fun ride.

Where will this series go next? I don't know. What will Reece and Declan's relationship be like? I don't know, but I imagine there will be difficult conversations in the future and then there's the other issue of" well you'll just have to read this issue won't you. I don't know what will happen is the point, but I want to be here to find out.

Colder: Toss The Bones #1 isn't bad by any means. It's just that it's pretty basic if you're familiar with the storyline. Sure Nimble Jack is great and his return is interesting, but there wasn't an "oh shit" moment in this issue to really hook you. If you're a fan of the series though then definitely pick it up, it's a solid continuation to one of the more interesting horror series out there.

This might not be the best issue to jump on to the series, but if you’ve been reading it then you’ll enjoy it. It’s nothing spectacular, but it’s a good continuation of the story with strong character development. Its main purpose was to set the series up for the next issue and for that I will definitely be back.

I'm planning on reading more of Conan: The Slayer. I liked it enough to be back for more. I just don't know if it's really going to break out from the rest of Dark Horse's Conan books. At least with Wood's run they brought in artists that wouldn't normally be on the series. Slayer has potential, but there's only a glimmer of it here. At the very least, its starting better than Avenger did.

I'm glad to see this series is back and I'm definitely looking forward to getting bigger chunks of the story at once. Hopefully this first issue gets the kinks out of the system because I know that once this series gets its rhythm there's no stopping. We've already seen as much with the previous chapter of the story.

The twists of the story really grabbed my attention and made me want to read more. Like I said, it's an interesting twist on the genre, but really it's an interesting twist on a few genres. The story isn't perfect, there's some exposition that could be better, the art struggles at times and doesn't make full use of the black and white medium, but none of that stopped me from really enjoying this book. The premise really got it's hooks into me and made me put everything I've listed with this review to the corner and I was able to enjoy what I was reading. And I will enjoy reading the next issue as well.

There's not much else to say about the story. It's funny; it's not a gut-buster at the moment, and while this is a strong first issue, it's not fantastic. I'll be back for future issues for sure, but I'm not chomping at the bit as I was from the previous two series from these creators. I liked it, but I didn't love it. Maybe I'm just burnt out on superhero homage.

I think Big Dog Ink did a good job of choosing the creative team for this book. Both the writing and the art were spot on and fit the tone and style that Critter has become known for. The best part is that now they have another strong female character that is very different from Critter that they can expand on. If you’re looking for a fun superhero comic that hasn’t lost sight of what the genre should be like, then look no further than Cricket.

Crossovers are hard. They have a lot to do in a short amount of time and there’s always that issue that spends more time building the plot than doing anything particularly interesting and I think that this issue is that issue. It’s not bad and you definitely need to read it if you’re going to finish the series because as I said, the opening and then closing of the issue are very important to the overall plot.

I liked it, but I didn’t love it and I really thought after the last issue there was going to be something special about the ending. Instead it was pretty much what I expected. Even the winners are losers and while it was a better crossover than most, it still didn’t pass that bar of excellence in the end. If you’ve been reading the series all along then finish it off for sure, but if you missed out on it then pick it up in trade at this point. I’m sure we’ll see Cal again, but I’d really like to see him actually beat some vampire ass next time.

The writing and art is still very good and you can check outthe review for the third issue if you want to read me gushing over it again.Otherwise it's still very good and frankly it has a really high productionvalue for an indie book. I think that's something that has always set Big DogInk and Critter apart from othercompanies and books trying to do the same thing, is the production value. If you've been reading Critter then you'rein store for some changes, but not every change is bad and Hutchison has a goodtrack record thus far. The book is going to continue as an ongoing and Ibelieve will return in 2012 with the fifth issue so expect more Critter in the future.

The art doesn't hide the stories weakness and vice versa. It's a solid first issue that lays the groundwork for a story of revenge. Depending on what Orlando does with the plot there could be a deeper story of a father finally learning and connecting with his son, but we'll have to wait and see. At least for another issue.

The story has become predictable at this point. Our main character will continue to follow the trail of his son's death, and along the way, he'll get his ass kicked and beaten. He'll be in the dark the entire time, and I'm sure there will be a bunch of unpredictable twists because this type of story can't hint at them without giving them away completely.

I'll likely give this series one more issue. It was a decent read. I was entertained, but not enough to look past its flaws which is a shame considering how close to great it is. If a couple of changes were made to this issue I might be writing an entirely different review, but what's there is what's there, and this is where my review stands.

Damage isn't going to change your comic book world. The character is going to feel familiar for all the reasons I've already listed, but the character has a lot of potentials. Both creators are talented writers and so working together they may just create something that can make a mark on the DC Universe.

Damage isn't a bad comic book by any means. It's safe though, it's playing to its strengths and hell, maybe more comics should do that. But with so many superhero comics and new comics out each week, playing it safe doesn't mean it's innovating or intriguing. I worry that with so many other amazing comics to pick from, that Damage might end up feeling too familiar and become something easily passed on. Which is a shame, the gimmick has legs, it just needs some more time to stretch them.

It’s an average comic, but there are a lot of simple things that the series can do to improve. Not much of the overall plot was revealed in this issue so if more of the proverbial beans are spilled in the next issue that would be a big improvement. Also the pacing needs to calm down and find the right balance when it transitions between characters. Otherwise, it had strong dialog and interesting concept with great art to boot.

Either this story is really obvious or it’s got me completely fooled. If I am a fool, it’s got a lot of work to show me that I am. I’m sure this will be the next sell out title from Image and that it’ll be a critical darling, but I’m telling you right now that it’s just okay; decent story with pretty art that’s above average when compared to other superhero books, but that’s about it.

Come back for more, I'll be here patiently waiting for what's next.

Like I said, I missed the Danger Girl extravaganza back in the day and this is my first time really digging in with the book and you know what? It wasn't too bad and it looks like I'm ready to check out issue two, three and four. But that's it, because it's only going to four. Unless this sells like a mofo!

Danger Girl: Revolver is a really odd book for me. Normally I would never give a book like this a look at my LCS. But now that I have, I've come to the conclusion that it's okay to have a comic that's campy cute and tad bit silly. Regardless there is something pretty damn fun with this Danger Girl book.

On our review scale a "3" is average. It means that it's a comic book with competent writing and art and a vast majority of what's published falls into this category. So does Dark Ages. It's not a bad comic, but its average" painfully average.

This isn’t the best issue of DHP I’ve read and it doesn’t compare well to the last issue, but it’s still very good. Any anthology is sure to have its ups and downs based on when the stories are hitting, but it’s important to ride out the middle of the story to get to the fulfilling endings. If you’re a fan of the series then get this issue, but if you’re looking for a jumping on point I would give it a month or start with the last issue.

There's a handful of other stories that I've either ran out of things to say about them or I skipped myself. Not every issue of this anthology is going to be filled with "must reads", but as I said in the beginning it's always worth checking out. There are always surprises to discover like Mr. Unpopularity or Mr. Monster which probably wouldn't have a home otherwise. Overall you should buy it and decide if you like the stories I skipped for yourself and enjoy the ones I did at the same time.

Overall this issue is good, but far from great. This series should be the next big thing from Dark Horse and instead this issue was filled with older comics and creators looking to revive their franchises. It's not that those franchises are bad, but when they're lumped together they're not as special. I'm hoping the next issue will do a fly by that's so awesome it causes me to spill coffee on my shirt, but in the meantime this issue is just decent.

There are plenty of other stories in this issue. Some worth reading and some I wouldn't recommend bothering with. It does look like with the next issue we'll see some new stories or at the very least some conclusions to other stories and that's a good thing. I haven't read the last two or three issues and yet I still feel like I picked up almost the same issue as before. Time for some fresh blood I say.

If you've been digging the series thus far then you will continue to do so with this issue. If you're still not into Sci-fi then really it's your loss, the rest of us will continue to enjoy these memorable characters with bad ass skills and one-liners.

The thing is, I just don't know if I care about the story. I got the gist; I just have no idea where it's going to go. I'll likely read the next issue and maybe even finish the mini-series, but it's not great. It's just okay. It could be a lot better or at the very least more entertaining. The jokes are low hanging fruit, hell; some have fallen off the tree. It depends on what the next issue does, but this first issue will leave you feeling confused before and after you read it.

Really the only dip for me was the art. I hope that it finds its consistency again because it is the aspect of this comic that sucked me in the most. I laugh at the story and all of its ridiculousness, but the art is what brings that comedy to life. It's still a good issue and worth the price (actually worth more), but I hope that it'll reach the bar it set with the first two issues.

The main thing I appreciate about this book is that it steps away from the norm of Zenescope. I don't know if Brusha would have written, yet alone published, something like this five years ago and so it's nice to see them take some chances. It's not perfect, but it's definitely one of the better books from the publisher. That and it's fun. Sometimes fun wins over everything else.

There's just enough here to keep me reading and that's saying something. Of course, a statement like that needs context. If you don't know, a comic book site such as this gets these books for review for free. Meaning all the books you see and more are supplied to us each week in the hope that we'll give it praise or just attention. Meaning I have more books than I know what to do with. That's not to exclude the indie titles and graphic novels from book publishers that we're also sent. All in all, to get me to come back for another issue is a task. So if I read it twice or come back even more" it's worth it. Even if it's average.

With Remender's work, it's best to give it at least six issues. He's one of the few creators I will say that about, and it's because his style isn't meant for single issues. He always manages to have a hook or a cliffhanger that makes the single issues worthwhile, but the overall storytelling is only revealed after six issues. This first issue is saved by Bengal's artwork. I won't sugarcoat that because without the dynamic action panels and the detailed cars, over the top characters and beautiful coloring, the story would be generic" unless you're a Remender fan. Because I understand liking the way, a creator presents their stories and their flair that makes you come back for more, which is how Bengal's artwork got me to read this first issue and likely the next five.

Like most comics, Death Rattler isn't for everyone. Let's not pretend that there's a comic out there that is for everyone because that's just the nature of the beast. But if you're looking for an entertaining story with a sexy anti-hero that is in control of her life and story, then check out Death Rattler. It may just surprise you.

We had a great start with the first issue, but now the book has fallen flat. I’ll give it the next issue for sure, but the setup from this issues cliffhanger only gives it one place to go… a six page action sequence. Hopefully this Water World on land story picks up the pace and gives the reader a reason to remember Maya’s name in the next issue.

I didn't hate Decelerate Blue, but it was very disappointing. The premise offered a lot of potential, but the end product feels rushed and underdeveloped. The art saves it a bit, but there's only so much the art can do in the end. I don't know if I would recommend it as a purchase unless you're curious about the inspiration cocktail I outlined in the beginning. If you're not, then maybe hit the library for this one.

I'm on board with checking out more Dedication. It improved and I'm hopeful that it will do so again. I want to know how these characters fit into the bigger picture. I'll be back to figure that out and to see what comes of the zombie reveal in this issue.

I wasn't expecting the world from this issue, but I wasn't hoping to be entertained. I honestly hoped that it would be another surprise hit like Dark Matter which was also a spacey sci-fi story from Dark Horse. I'll check out the second issue, but honestly there wasn't anything special about the debut issue of Deep Gravity.

It's not a terrible issue, it's just pretty average. With it only being four issues there's a strong chance I'll check out the entire series. I just hope that it's not one of those stories that's written for the trade because then there won't be much point in checking out the single issues. At least the art is really good and hopefully the story will get there as well.

While I don't think this story is perfect, I do think it's one that parents can try out. After all your kid's response will be governed by how you raise them. From my point of view this is a book you'll always want to read to your kid rather than letting them go it alone and possibly get confused on the message. Which you should probably do anyway.

The only problem I see with this book is that most of the time Doctor Crowe wins. Even when he loses he still basically wins. It's a fine line to tow with a character like this that stars in shorter stories with quick build-ups and fast payoffs. While the first issue was enjoyable, it's difficult to say whether I would read more. Because in the end, the stories end up having the same pacing and that formula wears on a reader over time making it less exciting and interesting as the issues go on. As for how it starts, it's entertaining and creates a character and world that feel at home in the world of comics.

With this being my second review for the series I'll be quick to point out that this review is short. There's not a lot left to say about this series. I have the gist of what the rest of the series will be like, but without a long story to break up all the short stories, there isn't going to be much to talk about. It's entertaining and a quick read, but it's yet to sink its hooks into me.

I really liked the emotional journey of this issue. I don't really know what to expect from the next issue, maybe I'll review it, maybe I'll skip it. Either way though" I'll be reading it. If you're a Doctor Who fan then this issue is not to be missed. If you're just a sci-fi person then it might not be for you unless you find a character you like to latch on to. One thing is for sure Al Ewing is catching his stride.

I'll be back for the next issue, but this series is starting to wear thin on me and that sucks because I want to like it. I like the Eleventh Doctor and the potential for stories and different companions is greater than the other Doctors, but not if it continues as it is. It needs to grow just like Alice.

While this wasn't my favorite Doctor Who comic, neither is the new season of the show. Both need time to grow and mature so I'm by no means writing this one off. In fact I think the creative team had a bigger challenge than the other Doctor Who comic creators and an even bigger challenge than the show runners because they had even less to work with and just as many people to impress. That's something I think everyone should keep in mind while reading the story.

Other than that though, it's an average conclusion which isn't a bad thing. It goes the way it should, and it's entertaining while getting there. Mendoza's artwork is still top notch and accompanied by great coloring making this book beautiful to look at. If you've followed the series thus far, then keep on reading and see how the first arc closes out. I'll be interested to see when the series returns and what it's next arc will be. Hopefully, Mendoza will be back on art or at the very least one of the talented cover artists will take over.

It's not a bad comic; it's not. You'll probably hear and read the spectrum on this one of people praising or hating it. I go back to that bible reference that I've been milking in this review; you're either old or new. Myself, I find Doomsday Clock to be rather dull so far. Maybe that'll change. Maybe they'll be something later on that will make reading this first issue exciting for different reasons, but for now, all I have is this first issue. All I can review is this first issue, and it's pretty average and honestly forgettable.

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If you're a DA fan I do believe that the story will resonate a little deeper with you due to your investment that you already have with the characters (love'em or hate 'em). If you're new to the DA world and just like a decent action story with some great charters, Silent Grove has that too.

I wish there was more to say about this issue, but again it's all set up for the next issue/arc. This issue is solid, but it's not the fantastic return I was hoping for. But let me be clear, this is still worth reading if you've been following the series and though it dips on the story, it's still worth a purchase.

Don't get me wrong the issue is still purchase worthy, but it's nothing compared to the previous four issues. The story is average in every sense of the word, while the art is striving to be anything but. If you were on the fence with the last issue then you might want to just call it there since this issue doesn't offer anything other than a set up for the next series (which is sure to have a recap anyways), but if like me you were really looking forward to this issue and plan on getting it anyways" then brace yourself.

It's not the most original storyline, but the actual quality of the series is very impressive and some of the writer’s best work to date. This is another launch title from MonkeyBrain and is definitely worth the .99 cents you’ll have to put down to get it. If you’re more of a print person then you’ll have to wait longer for the book, but its still worth it. All in all I have to say that this is another impressive outing for the publisher.

This is an independent superhero comic book. Which there are plenty of. You'll basically be able to decide if you want to read more superhero books or not. If you are, then this one has a maturity to it that a lot of other superhero books don't. That's not to say that it's maturity is just violence, because it's not. It's the narration and the overall presentation of the world that makes it mature in addition to the artwork. If you're reading superhero comics then check this one out, if you're not then you weren't going to read this one anyway.

I may not run to read Epic, but whenever it comes out I can't help but check it out. I enjoy the hell out of this series. Its greatest strength is that it's not trying to be dark and brooding. In fact it's not trying to do anything like the big two. It's not homaging them, it's not stealing a beat from their current lineup. If anything it's doing something that both companies have forgotten how to do" tell carefree stories about teen superheroes.

A better direction with the art would have saved this issue. As it stands the story and dialogue are really good and capture the vibe of the world, but don't try to mimic it in a way that's annoying. The art, while decent, sinks the book. The strange gaps in action and the overall awkwardness of the panels chosen really leave a lot to be desired. Hopefully that art improves because otherwise this is going to be one difficult series to enjoy.

It's an average issue. It's not unreadable, but there isn't a lot to bring you back for the second issue. I doubt I'll review the second issue unless something spectacular happens, but really this entire first issue has set the series up to be a paint-by-numbers con-man story even though we have no proof that he's a good con-man" the story just tells us he's one, but never displays it. It's an interesting idea, but it's average execution has revealed all of its holes.

Even with the story hang ups and the art switch I stillreally liked that third act of the comic. It pulls it's punches a bit whichmakes me suspect the outcome turning out to be different in the next issue, butit still got my attention and made reading the rest of the issue worthwhile.Hopefully the artists that started the series will return with issue four orOdagawa will make some attempt at studying the earlier material to give theseries a consistent look. One thing is for sure, after this issue I'll be backfor more.

In general this issue was a good experiment, but the groundwork needed to be laid sooner in the series. Having Iris take over on thenarration was a strong shift and it almost made me forget what book I wasreading. This issue plus the next come across more like their own two issuemini that wraps up the three issue crossovers and frankly if that had done thatit would have worked better. Part of me really liked this book, but I was leftwith too many questions. How long was Iris under control for? Why should I carethat she's being betrayed? How the hell do they know that she's swaying fromthe programing when she is still treading alone as if everything was normal?Just too many plot holes in this issue that I think could have been handledbetter. Still as far as crossovers go I'm really interested in seeing how thisbad boy ends and hopefully it won't disappoint.

For a first issue this book is very average which is disappointing for someone that’s been waiting for it patiently to premiere. It had a good pacing, but introduced far too many characters for me to care about and deal with for a first issue. It would have been much better to follow Lily in the beginning and then see her attacked and end the issue revealing the bad guy. You could even keep the introduction of the school and little girls as long as you didn’t go back to it until the second issue. It would have drawn out the interested and added more investment into Lily as a character; as it is she’s just some junkie that no one’s allowed to talk about, but is one hell of a killer.

This issue is a vast improvement over the last issue. I had to struggle through issue three and it wasn’t worth it. This issue started off great, but ends in a questionable place. Depending on how the plot progresses in the next issue it could be a deal breaker. I like that the series is building towards another crossover, but the world may be getting bigger than it needs to be and too soon in the series development. Iris’ character development in the last crossover was non-existent and I’d hate to see more of the same for these new characters.

If this is your first issue on the series then you picked an awkward time to join since it’s the ending of the second story arc. If you enjoyed the last issue then the conclusion is rewarding and worth the purchase. For me personally I found this story arc to be far better than the first story and I’m hoping that the series will only get improve from here.

It’s not a bad issue, but there are definitely a few question marks that keep it from being better. I’m sure I’ll stick through the cross over to the end in order to see the conclusions, but I really hope the series finds another bad guy to keep the story interesting. The current pairing of Rose and Mazutsu is more annoying than evil, but we’ll see what they have up their selves. If you enjoyed the first two chapters of “Executive Extinction” then pick this issue up and get familiarized with the major EA players.

After eight issues it’s safe to say that I’m not going anywhere with this series, but I do worry that the pacing for the “Extinction Event” is moving a bit too slow. Our main villain really hasn’t done much since it started either, I mean other than bringing back the worse EA character ever… I guess he is pretty bad after all. At any rate, I would like to see more conflict between the two sides of the story and some vision of where the series is heading afterwards. Hopefully, they’ll go back to simple conflicts against other assassins or maybe even a terrorist group. Ideally, I would like the series to just got back to being about bad-ass hot assassin women, but we need to take care of this “Extinction” business first.

Not a strong ending, but at least it had a few surprises. I’m very curious to see what happens in the next story arc and if the book is going to take a break from the main plot or keep building. We’ll see. If you’ve been a fan of the series then for sure you should pick this issue up and see how it ends, but if this was your first issue it would probably scare you away. Let’s hope the next EA crossover is bigger and better and the villain more than just a dick head no one can relate to.

This was a good start to the series and I’m curious to see the connections between the two books as the "Executive Extinction" event rolls on. I like the added level of character development for Iris, but her over-narration needs to be toned down so that the art and visual storytelling can be enjoyed more.

I'm glad this is a story that fits in with the previous miniseries but stands on it own. I would say its needs a little polishing in the art work. It feels rushed so they could capture the success from the last book. But it's worth picking up for new readers to Planet of the Apes and I can't wait to see where the next issue leads us.

This issue is just a speed bump as we approach what I believe is the last three issues of the series. It’s clear that it wanted to convey a message, but it didn’t fall into the right part of the story making this issue a strange mix of ideals. If you’ve enjoyed the series then it’s definitely worth buying and reading, but if you’re thinking of jumping on the series then don’t start here. You’ll just be left wondering why you’re wasting time humanizing characters only to see them die within seconds.

I listed a few things that I liked about the ending, but there was far more about it that was average more than anything else. Hell, I even thought that there was supposed to be a ninth issue and if there is I won’t be very interested in it. If you’ve been following the series from the beginning it’s worth checking out and even if you only read a few issues you could tune back in and fill in the blanks and still have a decent resolution. It wasn’t a bad series, but honestly it could have done a lot more with the ending rather than just get there.

In general I liked the book. I’m not in love with it, but I’ll definitely buy it. The sad thing about this series is that it does relate directly to nerds and comic readers, but just a few years too late. Find me one comic geek that isn’t sick to death of Zombies? You can’t! We all are sick of Zombies. I wonder if this book had just been based at Comic Con without Zombies if it wouldn’t have been better. I think I honestly would have bought that and liked it more. As good as this issue is it has a lot of flaws which prevent it from being better than average. If you’re dying to read it then go in with low impressions, better to be impressed after that than to be let down.

I wish I could stay positive about this book, but it hugs me then slaps me in the face while grabbing for my wallet. I’m sure some people are dying for this series, but I’m just finding it to be so-so. I’m hoping after the initial story arc that we’ll see some improvement, but I know that these scripts are said and done and that what I dislike about it now is here to stay for the meantime.

I may pop in on the next issue of this series due to the ending of this book, but I don’t have high hopes for it. The jokes are stale and its attempts at coolness come across as a question rather than a statement. “Do you find this cool comic reader?” it harkens to me with each one-liner or exchange of dialog and I whisper back, “No.”

This book is a little disappointing since it's important tothe genre as I started off saying; I don't think that it will turn a lot ofheads or really hook new readers onto pulp the way that Criminal did, but fans of the genre will still get new entry intheir library. In all honestly this book will probably just sell based onthe names of the creators alone (we all know how I feel about that), butthankfully it's at least worthy of your money for other reasons this time.

As far as first issues go, it's okay. It introduces the world and does a solid job of getting its hooks into you for the next issue. Frankly though the next issue is going to be key to the success since this is just the introduction to the world and we haven't seen the norm yet which is a father's mind in a robot protecting his daughter.

This series has felt more like a series of one shots thatjust happen to fit together, which is kind of cool. It makes it easy to jump onand off the series and not feel like you've missed anything vital as was thecase with me and this issue. Sure it's issue two, but I was still able tofollow along with the story and enjoy it. I actually enjoyed it a lot andthat's saying a lot for not having read the previous issue. Lobdell may havejumped ship to more corporate seas, but his work at Aspen has been top-notchand well worth reading.

I didn't go into this book expecting much to be honest. Thecover really put me off as it looked like a bad scene from a horror movie.Instead I found a book that has its faults, but was actually very enjoyable.Lobdell may not be perfect, but this is leaps and bounds better than Superboy. Long time Fathom fans will be happy with this issue, but new readers shouldn't be afraid to check it out either.

The issue is straight forward going from the present to the past and complimented by wonderful art. Oliver Nome seriously makes this book look gorgeous and John Starr is a wonderful colorist that brings the ocean to life in this issue. It really is a beautiful book from beginning to end. There isn't much else to say the creative team does a good job and there is no bigger compliment that I can give other than that this book really read like the first chapter in the story. It gets everything out of the way that it needs to and hopefully the first issue doesn't go back over everything that was covered in this issue. Hopefully with all of the details and care that were in this issue we can jump right into Kiani's return.

If I hadn’t read the zero issue I would say that this book did an okay job of setting of the story and the return of Kiani. I don’t know what the conflict is or what Kiani is going to do next because it’s not established in this issue. Frankly I think the zero issue was better, but I have to assume that a percentage of people skipped it and thus the repeating of the information in this issue. I just wish that Aspen would abandon the zero issue concept and fit the story and ideas into the first issue. It would have made this book much more enjoyable. If I ignore the zero issue this book is average, but a lot of that score goes to the art which is better than average for sure.

I still think that the zero issue nailed the pacing for this series and unfortunately the rest of the series has missed the mark since. This issue takes a step in the right direction, but it’s not perfect. If the art wasn’t as good as it is the book would struggle to hold people’s interest while it chatted away. The only big complaints I have are the covers that are trying way too hard to be sexy. They’re not… and they shouldn't be. Kiani is wearing a bone swimsuit and isn’t sexy to begin with so stop that.

This series started off pretty strong and at least had an interesting premise. In the end though it never really went anywhere and definitely didn’t make itself clear about when this was taking place in the Fathom timeline. For a final battle it failed which is a shame since it had the potential to be quite epic. If you’ve been reading the series, then as I said you’ll want to finish it for nothing other than the twist ending.

Ferals wasn't a hit out of the park for me, I had to re-read it and sit on it before I really could decide if I liked it or not. Ultimately though, I liked it and I'm looking forward more to the next issue. There's definitely a lot of typical horror story setup in the issue, but I'm hoping that it pays off in a way only Lapham can deliver.

The third issue is good. Hopefully the story will reveal if I'm correct or not soon because the mystery has gone on long enough without a major hint. There's a solid balance between the story and the art and I'm looking forward to finishing this series. Also, I still love that title: Fight Like A Girl.

Should you check out this series? For sure. It's fun, it has heart and it's entertaining. It has a strong lead character on a noble hero's journey and while it's not breaking the mold of that journey it is adding its own spin. Check out the back issues or pre-order the trade.

This was a fun short story that was well executed and easy to follow. At first I wasn't sold on the story, but by the end I was totally into the story. The art is solid and well put together by a talented up and coming artist. If you missed this one, then track it down. It really is worth checking out.

I’m going to stick with this title because frankly it’s almost done so why not. Am I 90% sure of how it’s going to end? Yes, but I hope that there will be something redeeming along the way that will make it worthwhile. I’m not looking forward to the beginning of the next issue since it will have the resolution to this issue making it the same as two and three, but I’m hopeful the rest will add something to the plot as the series winds down. While I can’t stop reading this series I continue to find that I dislike all of the characters and that’s unfortunate since they’re the driving force behind the entire story.

Sadly, this series has been pretty basic. I’m glad to see Robinson venturing into new territories and I still really like the concept, but it’s missing that special something to take it to the next level. Yes the next issue “How will Tyler survive” reveals are clever, but because we as the audience don’t have enough clues to guess it for ourselves it’s not as much fun. With one more issue left, I’ll be back to finish this puppy off, but if you’ve yet to start it then you might want to wait until it’s finished at this point. If you’re more into the concept than anything else then you’ll find some enjoyment, but it’s not going to blow your mind.

Zenescope's Fly #2 does what it needs to do to keep the thing interesting. From art to storytelling, it builds on a foundation that has the potential for limitless possibilities. Simply put, Fly is easily becoming my favorite Zenescope title.

There are a lot of different books and titles to choose from every week. Some people take the safe and boring routes and stick to what they know. That's all well and good but the draw back to that is you'll miss a fun title like Fly. This book is only on issue three and that is more than enough time to catch up and be a part of a very entertaining story.

While Freelance Blues isn't the strongest or most original story I've read, I did find myself liking it quite a bit. To the point that I stopped watching a TV show midway through to finish the story. It may not captivate you, but it'll definitely entertain you so if you're looking for a family story in the midst of a monster hunting story, then check out Freelance Blues.

Personally, I had a lot of problems with this issue and if it was just based off of my own opinion of how it left me feeling I would rate it pretty low. Again though, that would be unfair to this book which actually isn’t that bad. It has a very complete story; be it not the most original, but it does introduce the setting, the conflict and the main characters. The art is detailed and creates a full and lush world for the story to take place in. For a dollar, that’s actually better than expected. Some comics are going to strike a chord with readers from the very first issue, while others take a while to warm up. I’m interested enough in this series to buy the next issue at full price, but I’ll beg Boom to cut back on the variant covers… most of them are pretty terrible. If you want to hear Kevin’s opinion on this issue then check out this week’s podcast where we chatted about it.

This book is very different from a lot of Monkey Brain's titles, but it's good because it diversifies the titles they're offering. Granted this is more of an action title than anything else, but if you're looking for a realistic set story with some plot exaggerations then it's definitely worth checking out. I know I'll be back for more as I hope that they continue to sprinkle Frost's past into each issue.

Depending on what Mickey Lam wants to do with the story I don't see much reason for me to continue checking the franchise out. This first book is a roadmap of what to expect, adventure, some danger, everything turns out well in the end. That might catch a few bright young eyes, but for a jaded comic reviewer like myself, I need a bit more to continue reading. For what it is and for what it's trying to accomplish it manages to do be successful.

Overall it was entertaining. I think it would have been nice to re-release the Pilot Season issue as a zero issue leading into this issue, but hey it's too late for that now. I'm curious to see where it goes from here, but I don't know if I need to know where it goes from here. Unfortunately I don't think I'm as interested in this series as I was six years ago and it's honestly because the market has changed, the storytelling has changed and as a reader my personal tastes have changed. But maybe I'll give the second issue a shot. Maybe.

If you were a fan of the first volume and had to know Jiro's backstory, then you'll love this volume a lot more than I did. If like me, you just liked and enjoyed the first volume, then you'll probably feel about the same with this prequel. Hopefully the next volume will dive into Jiro's future which would be far more interesting and we can just let his past be just that.

The thing about this book is that it’s setting up a lot for the next chapter and so the focus is divided between now and what’s to come. It does a great job of plot building, but there are really only two awesome scenes for the reader to enjoy. I would definitely stop back by for more of this world though and if you like time travel it’s definitely worth picking up.

The first issue was consistent but fairly safe in everything it did. It had that one killer scene which made it seem like American Gothic or some dramatic TV show with a grounded supernatural feel to it. The second issue doesn't have that one killer scene though and is a bit duller because of it. It's all consistent and safe, but nothing is so thrilling or interested that someone would need to keep reading. There's not dying need to know what the Black Barn is because so far, it's just there. Sure, there's a small element added, but it was expected, much like the rest of the plot. If you enjoyed the first issue, you're sure to enjoy the second, but if you didn't, there's nothing here that's going to change your mind. I'll likely stick with it for review sake, but my excitement has diminished a lot from the first issue.

I can't say that I was wowed by this book like I was by Prophet, but I did enjoy it a lot. I'lldefinitely be picking up the second issue and will throw a guess out there thatthis is Image's next book to sell out. If you were a fan of the series beforeyou'll definitely dig this next installment of Glory, but if you are like me and this is your first experiencejust know that it's as welcoming to new readers as it is to the old.

Yes, for the most part, this is just a typical revenge story of a man seeking vengeance for his family, but there are a few elements that set it apart. It's a quick read with skilled artwork. Perhaps the next issues will have more western elements, but there are a few classic western scenes in this first issue to enjoy. It's not revolutionizing the genre, but for under two dollars its an entertaining read worth picking up.

This is by no means a bad issue, but it was missing the special something I needed to grab me. Sure the WTF ending will bring me back for another issue, but I will fully admit that it's out of morbid curiosity and nothing more. For me, morbid curiosity dries up the quickest, so I hope that the next issue has something to hook me. Outside of the ending, this issue played it too safe and ultimately a little boring.

I'm looking forward to the next issue for sure as this one set the stage for something big to happen. It should be interesting, but I know that Chas will come out on top like he always does. It's just interesting to see how he will. If you're thinking of picking up the series you might not want to start on this issue, but rather at the beginning of "Nation Building" three issues ago or with the first volume trade. This is still one of the most unique comics on the market so check it out if you're tired of the capes and tights genre.

I almost didn't review this issue because it was so stale, but I figured I would get my thoughts out so I could read the next issue with a clear head. Hopefully it wows me, but I'm beginning to think that it's going to be very similar to the sixth issue just with something different standing in for the giant purple octopus. I know they can't all be winners, but we can still hope can't we? If you're following the series you'll probably want to finish the story arc and if you're not then you might want to wait to see how this arc turns out.

It's not a bad ending, but it wasn't as strong as the first arcs ending. It had its moments, but overall the story is spread out too much. I'll probably be back for at least the next issue of the third arc, but I would be lying if I didn't say that my faith in this series is rattled. At one point it was a sure bet and a must purchase; I hope that it can get back there again.

This book is pretty generic. There are a ton of stories sourced for inspiration for it and the mystery surrounding the curse was talked about, but not established as an actual mystery. Right now there really is no mystery other than why these two people are killed so suddenly after taking over someone’s body, but it’s not very interesting. In fact the book just wasn’t interesting to me. I think a lot of people will still enjoy it though, but I wonder if the pacing continues as it did in this first issue just how long the series will last for.

The overall story has me interested for at least another issue, but it has a lot of work to do if I'm going to make it to four. This issue is an improvement over the first, but it didn't have me raise the Grim Leaper flag or add it to my pull box subscription.

If you can't tell, I still have mixed feelings about this book. I really wanted to follow Roman in his I Am Legend isolation for the entire issue as it was the best part. Everything afterwards came across as a strange experiment in storytelling that didn't blend with the opening. The art on the other hand held my attention and made me crave more. I'll definitely keep an eye on this series, but it's not as strong as it could have been which is starting to become a trend with the tie-in series.

I'd say that if you picked up the first issue that you should give this issue a shot. I know I ripped on it, but I was still entertained while reading it. It just could have been better in my opinion. If you missed the first issue then you shouldn't start here. Even though there is a recap at the beginning, you're likely to be lost all the way to the end.

The thing about this series is that it basically doesn't try to get new readers. It's made for fans that Zenescope already has and I guess that works for them. If it keeps the power on and everyone gets paid then who can tell them to change their formula. It just doesn't create interesting stories or progress the medium at all. In a way it points out a problem with the entire industry. If like me you read the first two issues and there was something about them you liked then go ahead and grab this issue, but if you haven't read it then I would just give it a pass.

If I had to be nit picky, it was a tad too chatty at times and I wasn't crazy about her narration. Due to the fact she'd pretty much say what the narration box just stated. The art was pretty consistent and I won't mention the covers because they all kick ass! Man, did they make Alice hot. Did I mention that Alice was a babe? No, really.

It's an average issue and just barely, which is a shame. It had potential to be more or at the very least just be sex in Oz without showing it. It's a simple formula and it works for Manga so what's so difficult to figure out. I doubt I'll be back for the next issue since I know the interior is never going to come close to the covers. I would rather have one sexy cover with sexy interior art to match, than the six covers that this issue has.

I was surprised by this issue and I'll definitely be checking out the rest of the mini-series. Frankly I think it's getting to the point that this is what Zenescope needs to freshen up their universe. I think it would be very interesting to see more of these minis pop up when danger approaches so hopefully it does well for the company so that they'll revisit it. Now if you're just into superhero titles you may not like this book still, it is after all a Grimm Fairy Tales story meaning it's not about fighting crime or super villains. But still give it a chance you might end up liking it more because of it.

This book was pretty average. It has this very cool concept to play with, but the dialog and narration kills it. I got to the point where I had to ask myself if I wanted to just skip the dialog and look at the pictures and the answer was yes. If it wasn't for the Hatters I don't know how the issue would have turned out. If things go the way we're lead to believe in the next issue I'll be back, but if I catch one whiff of it going south it'll be a hard sell to get me back.

I think this is a successful tie-in. Mostly because it didn't come across as a cheap tie-in and had a full and rich reading experience. The backup story on the other hand did feel forced, but it was more bonus than anything else. I'm still feeling out which tie-in series will be for me, but if there all as strong as this issue then it's probably a safe bet that I'll check them all out. If you picked up Unleashed then I would say there's no harm in grabbing this one either.

With only one issue left I'll ride it out, but this issue was not exciting and brought nothing new or to the Vampire genre nor do I feel it adds to the Unleashed series. It was just a mediocre vampire book at best and comes across as more of homage to Anne Rice's style of vampires.

If you've been reading the series it's definitely worth finishing. As I said in the beginning this is the best issue of the three. If you're new to the series then I would wait for a trade or a digital sale to pick them up since you're going to be reading them back to back. If you only have interest in the main "Unleashed" storyline then I would say you can skip this book unless you end up wanting to know more background info on Samira.

I have to say I really enjoyed the issue. It was fun, the story ideas weren’t half bad and I almost think that Zenescope could release their regular issues twice. One month with serious dialog and the next with mocking self-aware dialog like in this special. Honestly the only thing disappointing was the covers. Pigs at a strip club with women wearing skin colored granny panties was just weird… nothing sexy about it. The variant cover is better, but I was genuinely surprised that the covers were as weak as they were. Still a fun issue if you’re looking for some humor this week.

It may sound strange to recommend the end of a story arc,but that's what I'm going to do. I really can't say that it's important to readevery issue since you can more than likely read just the first issue and last.I didn't get the impression that a lot happened in-between. The next story arcis "Beauty and the Beast" whichlooked more like a follow up to Red Riding Hood than anything else. At the veryleast I'll check it out on good faith from this issue though.

When this book is good it’s great, but when it’s bad it’s very bad. If you enjoyed the first series then you’ll probably really like this issue, but if you were like me and disliked the first series you may not want to pass on this series as it’s a big improvement on the franchise. The fact that this is an improvement compared to volume one and I still don’t know if I like it or not should tell you just how bad the first series was though.

The art is as good as I remember it and really this bookseems to be hitting a new stride that's refreshing. If like me you gave up onthis series or just fell out of love with it, then I recommend giving thisissue a shot. The concept of the monsters alone is worth the price of thepurchase. I for one will be back next month to continue the adventure andlooking forward to what awaits.

I was hoping to love this issue as much if not more than the last issue, but it fell a bit short. I still enjoyed the book, but I have to wonder why Vlad’s cure was never shown and half assed mentioned? At any rate, I will be checking out next month’s issue and hope to see the same team minus the colorist.

Hack/Slash: Resurrection is off to an okay start. It's a conundrum though, does it want to just continue where it left off and if so then it needs to make the tie and emotions to previous series deeper and more defined. If not, then it needs to develop Cassie's character more for new readers to understand her better. Right now, it's trying to do both and not being truly successful at either. It's an okay issue, but it had the potential of a truly fresh start and seems to have missed the opportunity.

It's a crossover book; the villain is going to be easily defeated, everyone is going to get their shit in, and that's all this is about. It's just a reminder that these two franchises exist while catering to fans of both properties.

Overall this was a rewarding ending to the series. It's a bit on the happy side as far as endings go, but there are some real emotional moments in the issue and final pages in particular. Though it was a solid ending the pacing could have been better. The ending, ending itself wasn't particularly necessary and could have been dropped in favor of more action, but it is what it is at this point. If you've been following the series it's definitely worth finishing the journey.

I wanted to like this book more, just like the first one. I love the setting, the plot and the concept of the characters, but I don't like the characters. I don't like their interactions or when any of them open their mouths. I'll likely finish the series with a review here and there, but personally, I'll enjoy it more the first time through just looking at the artwork.

Again, this was a good ending, but there was a noticeable dip in quality for both the story and art. Hopefully with the ongoing this won't be an issue, but I really hope that the art has a major jump in the quality. While I didn't mind it on this series it was as spectacular as the franchise deserved. If you're a Halo fan though then you definitely don't want to miss the story elements added to the universe here.

I always find demented stories with a Christmas setting interesting. Not because I don’t believe that bad shit stops happening during this time of year, but because I’m more fascinated by people that want there to be bad shit happening. The back drop of this story could be any time, but Morrison has chosen Christmas day. The story is an interesting return to independent comics for Morrison, but hopefully he’ll get all the needless swearing out of his system and focus on good story telling. Also I'm pretty sure that Santa Claus in the beginning has the little girl that Happy wants Nick to find... just guessing here.

If you liked the first issue there is no reason not to finish the series and we can all basically expect it to be about the same from the beginning to end. More than likely our main character will die saving the little girl and if he doesn’t it might actually be surprising. Otherwise it’s an average book with top tier talent working on it. On the plus side the word “Fuck” is only used thirty-nine times in this issue.

This issue is good for many reasons. It’s a good month off from the main series that left us with a pretty good cliffhanger and gives the readers a chance to catch their breath from all the action. The other reason this series is good, is because it gives new readers the perfect spot to jump on to the series. If you’ve never read Harbinger and you’re tired of me telling you how good it is, then start with this issue. It’s not going to recap you on everything happening in the series, but it’s going to give you a great place to start now that we’re out of the first story arc and almost finished with the second. Check it out and get ready for this series to come back even stronger I guarantee.

I don't know if there's much more to say about this crossover. It was pretty boring to read, and that's probably the worst thing it has going for it. It should be goofy, funny or at least just so ridiculous that I can stop reading and instead I was just like, wow" dull. I'm not joking when I was surprised that this is a six-issue series instead of two and done. I don't know if I'm curious enough to see what they do for five more issues, but hey someone else reading let me know.

This is a rather short review because there's not much to say and what does happen shouldn't be spoiled. Telling you wouldn't really be interesting either, but just picture a happy ending here and you'll basically be right. I was left curious about the next issue though so we'll see what Bunn and Crook have in store for future issues of Harrow County and hopefully they can stick the landing with the next arc.

There are parts that I loved about the story, but there were others that I hated. I don’t care for this version of Clint because he comes across as being bipolar. I don’t need him to be witty (even though he’s known for it), but I do need him to act like he’s been in public before. Don’t get me wrong I love the bone breaking destructible Hawkeye, but I wish he was an adult more than a kid ramped up on sugar waiting to crash for nap time.

When I started reading I felt great, a comic about MMA trying reach a fan base that usually dogs on us comic kids. I was starting to expect a character of a total tool and "broseph" mentality, but later as I read I was wondering was this going to be just an MMA story? The story is rather a story about Oren trying to find himself and not feel empty. The black and white gritty art goes very well with the story. It captures the emotion of the characters and the feel of the scenes of the arena, office and gym. There is one thing I question is "Rooster's" fangs and why they might be highlighted in the beginning? I guess we'll have to wait till the second issue to find out.

The first issue is definitely reader friendly, and it's an entertaining read. I'll be back for more and I wasn't expecting that. This is the new face of Zenescope, and it's good. They're making sure the interior content is worth the cover price. I wish more publishers would do that. If you're looking for some horror or just a woman that's part vampire, part god, then try out Hellchild: The Unholy.

There's no point in stressing the second issue; as long as it's entertaining just keep reading and see what it has in the tank. We'll all know more about the strengths and weaknesses of this series in a few issues, and then people can decide if it's worth staying or going. Yes, that was a weak attempt at a Clash reference.

I dug this issue because of the Dinosaurs and the fact that it finally got to the jumping off point of what the real plot is; we’re still not fully there, but hopefully by the next issue some jackass will be forced to say it or allude to it at the very least. It’s not as good as the second issue which played a lot of tricks with the art and had a great pacing, but it was okay and solid issue in general.

There’s no doubt that this is a good issue, but it doesn’t compare to the last issue and really doesn’t feel like the right time for the amount of information that’s revealed. If this story had hit on issue seven it could easily have kicked off another story arc, but instead feels like a one shot story that was added so that the art team could get ahead on the book. Hopefully they do just that and get ahead so that way the next time Eisma jumps on the book it’s a bit more thrilling.

In general, this is a pretty good spot for new readers to jump on to the book. I do think that it should have mentioned somewhere in the story that they do in fact cover up what they investigate in case the readers skip the recap at the beginning. If you were put off by the last story arc this one is off to a better start, but we’ll have to see where it goes from here for sure.

I was more surprised by this issue than I was the last one and while I’m not running out to get Hoax Hunters tattooed on small of my back, I’m glad that I gave this series a second chance. I still think that it has a ways to go to live up to its potential, but it’s heading in the right direction. If you jumped on the series with the last issue like I did, then be glad that you did. If you missed the issue then you should get caught up so you’re not missing out. Also the American Nature story at the end is quite hilarious so be sure you read that as well. For more on American Nature you check out our review of their free issue.

The next chapter of American Nature also hits in the back of this issue and it was hysterical. It’s all about the hipsters that were dubbed onto the same train that was then zoomed into another dimension. There are a ton of hipster jokes that were very awesome so be sure to check it out. Also, the art was perfect for the story yet again and some of the character designs are funny enough on their own.

If you've been missing out on this series then you could actually start with this issue. You'll be a bit lost on whom the characters are and what their jobs are exactly, but the big story line hasn't kicked off yet. If you miss this chance you'll have a lot of catch up to do since the series looks to be heading towards a pretty damn big event.

I know there's going to be a gap in time while the creative team gets setup for the second season so I don't know if DiBari is going to be the ongoing artist, but hopefully they're given more time with the next issue. Overall a strong performance on the artwork and an interesting ending to the first season of the series.

This is definitely a book you want to talk about. It makes the enjoyment all the more and even just writing about it I'm reminded of things that have me laughing again. Is it a powerhouse like the first issue? No, but it's a good follow-up and it will definitely have me back for the rest of the series.

If you liked the second issue, if you liked the first issue, then this issue is a must buy. If you missed those issues and you're easily offended then yeah just keep on walking. For me it's good to have a humorous title releasing that has great art and a follow-up announced already.

This story is slow moving, probably the slowest compared to the rest of the Double Take titles, but it works. There's only a couple of major things in this issue, but that's all it needs. The rest is filled with humor and a never ending possible sexual encounter that always seems to be interrupted. It's not perfect, but I'm enjoying it a lot.

Overall, Home felt a little too comfortable, but if you're reading the other titles then you know what's going on with the invisible people and it's a big deal. With them making an appearance here that means there's likely something big on the horizon for this series. We'll just have to wait and see and be entertained by a little girl who swears like a sailor.

My only gripe with this series is that Lisa came on strong in the first issue and I'm sure most people hated that. A foul-mouthed little girl not be acknowledged by the people around her is something we have strangely seen a lot of in our media over the years, but dammit" I liked it. I thought it was funny as hell and she stole the show. I get the need to tone her down some, but now it feels like she's barely in the comic. Here's to hoping that issue five sees her triumphant return to the forefront of the story or at the very least throat chops her brother. Lastly, don't let the score fool you, this is still a very strong issue worth picking up.

This book isn’t perfect, but I surprised me with how entertaining it was. The dialog is one of its strengths for sure and Hunter and Celeste become very likeable characters by the end of it. In a way this book blew me away; mostly because I wasn’t sure what I was going to get and secondly because it was a damn good read. Check it out and don’t let the randomness of the front cover fool you any.

I can’t hide my disappointment; while it’s generally not a bad issue I was expecting it to continue on the same path the second issue had started as far as quality and storytelling. This issue felt like a step back rather than forward. I’m still interested in the series and will return for the fourth issue for sure as I still have high hopes for the series as it continues, but the next issue needs to spend more time developing the characters and less time with the plot. If you've been enjoying the series though you should check it out and decide for yourself about it.

This was a decent book and if I was able to live, eat, breath and actually get paid for running the site I would have encouraged you to pick it up from your comic shop yesterday rather than today. I tried to find it in mine, but I couldn’t and hope that it just sold out before I got there. If you’re shop has it and you don’t mind reading the last chapter of the story then pick it up. See why I actually want to talk about Moonstone more and wish that I knew their release schedule better so that I could actually promote their books.

Honor has my attention because it's a strange combination of humor, dark comedy and drama. I don't know what to expect in the next issue, but I'm definitely curious. I just hope that the characters will be fleshed out more and not so awkward. Check out the issue, but don't be surprised if you're a little confused by it.