Ian Cullen Comic Reviews

Overall. This is a really strong first issue and I am definately on the hook to see what this goes in future issues.

The art work byAlan Robinson is fantastic. I love the alternate dress code of 1986B and its a load of fun seeing Marty's girlfriend Jennifer in full punk rock regalia. But its the scenes set in the 30's that really show off Robinson's work here. His attention to detail and the specalative look of Doc's invention of the flying car is brilliant fun.

Overall. Tons of fun with some laugh out loud moments as well as some genuinely emotional moments.

I look forward to reading issue four of this book as and when it comes out.

This is a great book that most fantasy fans, as well as those that love Norse mythology, will really enjoy. I can't wait to see the second issue of this when it comes out. It's a brilliant book.

Overall. If you didn't pick it up like I did back in 2011. Then you really need to do so now. This is a holiday classic for comic book fans. I'm surprised DC and Warner have not animated this year. It would make for a stunning movie.

It's a fantastic read and I can't wait for the second issue. Hopefully, we'll get to issue 369.

Overall. A great second issue, which leaves things open with a fantastic cliffhanger, which makes me think that Minky has been set up to take a fall.

Overall. I can't wait to get my hands on the next issue. A great read.

Overall I'm getting the trade of this. But I'm also glad that I got all the issues on Comixology. If you enjoy a mystery, with a bit of fun history thrown into the mix. Then this book comes highly recommended. I look forward to more Minky Woodcock in the future.

A fantastic issue, which sees Batman doe some real detective work. I love the fact that this is all wrapped up around something that his ancestors did years ago. It adds proper emotional weight and high stakes if Batman or Bruce do not handle things the right way. I'm also quite enjoying the character of Azrael and his penchant for religious quotes. Not to mention his flaming sword.

I look forward to the next issue to find out more. The whole history of Edmund Wayne and everything that involves is really interesting and fun to read.

A really good book, which sets things up beautifully for the coming fight with Azrael.

OverallThis final issue wraps up the story quite nicely and sees Bruce Wayne taking responsibility for the actions of his family many years in the past is pretty much a given. It was the panels that led up to that. Such as the few panels in which Harley Quinn tries to talk Bruce out of giving himself over to the Gotham PD. The final panels of this leave things open for more adventures to come, but the conclusion of this story changes everything for the life of Bruce Wayne and Batman.

OverallSean Murphy delivers a solid story here, which will both entertain and educate. I really loved the segment at the very close of the book where we meet the White Knight version of Batman during a visit to an older Victor Fries. But it is the story within the story about Victor's father the Baron and his surrogate father Jacob, which will melt even the iciest of hearts.

It is my hope that this series proves successful for Titan Comics because it allows new readers to experience what readers of the novels did.

Overall. A really strong start to a story, which I hope will gain momentum and strength as the series progresses.

Overall a solid story and thought-provoking story, which is an example of the types of stories that classic science fiction can tell. I.E. it's not simply a good guys and bad guys kind of story. But a lot more nuanced.

OverallThis story continues to move along at a satisfying pace. The events of a virus taking out the indigenous life on Pandora is somewhat similar to what happened to many Native American tribes when the European settlers made America their home. Bringing with them strains of many viruses and diseases that the Native tribes had no immunity to. The interplay between Moat and Eytukan provides the backbone of this story as Eytukan's anti-human views give him some compelling arguments. We also have some nice moments between Grace and Selfridge as the latter says that the disease could well make his job easier. Of course, Grace isn't too impressed with Selfridge's attitude.

Lots of fun and highly recommended for those that enjoy stories that blend history, time travel and pirates, and the Bermuda Triangle together.

Fighting America will be released next week and is well worth a look if you love pulp style stories.

OverallI love how writer Joe Henderson has taken something that we all take for granted. Like our own shadows and turned it into something scary. Granted it is a trope that is used a lot in horror. But whether it is good or not always depends on the execution. And it is executed brilliantly in this story. And we get a very clever twist at the end of the book too.

OverallJoe Henderson has come up with a neat story idea for this book, which I continue to enjoy. I love the idea of a person's shadow being able to separate from them when they are in a coma. And also love the mystery surrounding why it has happened and how that will most likely tie into the shadows that have been attacking Zadie.

Overall. A really solid third issue, which really moves the story along and ends with somewhat of a cruel twist.

OverallA fantastic penultimate issue, which raises the personal stakes for Zadie and her mum as they work together to get Ricky's Shadow back. It will be interesting to see how this all pans out in the final issue, which drops next month. I'll be particularly interested in finding out if Zadie and her mother are able to reunite Ricky's shadow with his comatose body. That is of course assuming that his body is in the same complex.

If we don't see this made into a TV series or a movie in the future. I'll be very surprised.

Overall. 'Sharkey The Bounty Hunter' looks like it could well be another hit for Mark Millar and will make for a wonderfully fun television show. Hopefully, Netflix keeps all the humor and fun.

This issue ends on a cliffhanger. Which pretty much guarantees that readers are going to want to come back for more.

This was another great issue, which left a few characters in a standoff toward the close of the issue. I loved the whole Government conspiracy plot, which is likely to make Sharkey into more of a reluctant anti-hero as the story progresses. I can almost hear the voice of actor Paul Darrow from Blake's 7 for some weird reason.

Overall. A fabulous issue, which sets things up wonderfully for next months finale.

So. Did this final issue deliver? Hell yeah… and then some.

This final 400th issue packs in a fair bit of content and gives us some really cool new stories from the final frontier. It's also a wonderful celebration of Star Trek comics in general and well worth the money. I look forward to the new series of Star Trek comics from IDW, which will launch in October.

To sum up this opening issue is very well presented and even includes an article by Hammer Films expert Marcus Hearn who talks about the 1959 Hammer film on which this particular comic book series is based on. Five variant covers are available. All of which are great!

Artist and writer Stephen Mooney does a brilliant job of capturing the visual vibe and spirit of the original Dave Stevens stories. The story is brilliantly pulpy as you'd expect and I'm looking forward to the next issue of this when it drops. As have gone to the trouble of pre-ordering all four. Still annoys the crap out of me that I cannot subscribe on Comixology anymore because of Amazon's massive screw-up when it comes to their UK customers.

Overall. A solid second issue that leaves us with an exciting cliffhanger to stew on until next month.

I really liked how Cliff's friendship with Debbie was written and the somewhat awkward moment when Cliff learns that she is gay was fun because of the Awkwardness of the moment, which felt very much in keeping with the 1940s.

Overall. These four issues make a great addition to my collection of books and comics about this particular character.

This is a really strong first issue and has got me interested enough to actually go back and try and get the previous issues so I can read volume one.

If you are a lover of pulp storytelling. This is a must-have series to follow.

A brilliant issue, which has me so hyped for what is to come next month. I sense things are going to get really bad for our heroes before they'llget better.

There are some really fun character beats in this issue, but most enjoyable is the way Pandora is speaking like the classic Bond villain.

OverallAn absolutely fantastic penultimate issue, which pretty much sets things up for what will have to be one hell of a final issue that we'll get to read next month. I for one can't wait. I want it NOW!

I loved how the issue was bookended in the same way that it began. With Masqueradegiving an interview to the press, but this time with a more hopeful tone.

I look forward to seeing how this story will unfold in the months to come.

OverallThis second issue continues the story that was so wonderfully set up in the first issue. Mark Millar provides a hatful of fun dialogue and some of the exchanges between the main two character are already sounding very much like banter. I loved how he has Cody take Thena through her plan and the various stages of it. It felt a little like Oceans 11 meets Prison Break and Star Wars.

I look forward to the next issue. If of course, I'm still alive to read it:)

OverallThis issue was worth the wait. I especially enjoyed the quieter moments where Cody and Thena get to do a little bonding, which sort of put me in mind of films such as Thelma and Louise. It is very apparent that seeds are being sewn for the final issue, which promises to be an absolute stonker if the final page cliffhanger is anything to go by. Like pretty much most readers. I can't wait to see how all of this will end, but also hope it will lead to some further adventures for these two strong female characters.

OverallA fantastic way to close out the story. The final moments in which we see Thena and Cody kind of put me in a mind a little of the ending to 'Trading Places'. This is another one that I will be looking to buy a physical copy of when it is released on trade. If it is out in time for Christmas. It is one I'd definitely add to the list.

The ArtworkThe Artwork in Moriarty: The Clockwork Empire is fantastic. The opening few pages show us Mr. Hyde attacking London's China Town and the panels are all in shadow and have a wonderful murky quality to them which adds to the mayhem that is about to happen. By comparison, the panels set in the Diogenes Club are bright and colourful but with their own distinctive look and style as we see some nice period work that accurately depicts the fashions of London in 1899.

Overall. The writing team is doing a great job on this series and I can't wait for the next issue to drop.

This was a really strong third issue that upped the urgency and scale of the threat that Lady Li Mei represents to London. Further adding to the drama is that London has run out of Morphine, which could be a problem if Li Mei unleashes more of her monsters on the city.

Overall. This book has been a lot of fun and I hope that we get to see more of it. But maybe do some stuff more from Moriarty's viewpoint.

Overall. This first issue of 'The Good Asian' sets the world and story up brilliantly. I was left wanting to know what was coming next. I also appreciated the addition of the writer's notes and observation on the last couple of pages, which filled you in on a little of the history that the book is grounded in.

Much like last month. Writer Pornsak Pichetshote writes a bit of a closing editorial in which he talks about the conditions that the Chinese lived in during the early part of the 20th century when this book is set. It's truly eye-opening to read about this and Pichetshote gives a brilliant commentary about it. Being that I was born and raised in the UK. I have very little knowledge of American History. So this is sort of a bit of education insofar as hearing a Chinese Perspective on this particular point in history. Whereas most hard-boiled Noir Detective stories are very much from a Western perspective.

Overall. Another great issue with some wonderful and insightful historical notes at the end. I'll definitely be buying myself a hard copy of the trade if this gets released as a collection.

The Good Asian continues to provide a gritty story about the Asian experience in one of America's toughest eras for Chinese Americans. I'd love to see this book adapted into an HBO series or even a movie.

The Good Asian continues to present a wonderful Detective Noir story with some great plot twists. Pornsak Pichetshote gives us a truly complex character in Edison Hark. The panels set in the bar where Wilber tells Edison to sort of play along with things to earn the trust of an all-white police force are revealing of the time period. We get some wonderful shocks and twists in this book, which will only make the story more interesting as the plot moves forward.

A really strong issue that offers up a fantastic plot twist.

The final shoot-out at the end of the comic is fantastic. It's almost as if the art team has pulled the pin on a grenade that has been simmering for ages.

This is a pretty big issue with some fairly big reveals that will no doubt help to resolve the story over the next two issues. I can't wait to read them.

Overall. A brilliant book, which is sure will give us plenty more twists and turns in next month's grand finale. Thank you Pornsak Pichetshote for writing this story.

A satisfying conclusion to what has been a wonderful story with a lot of fantastic plot twists. I'd love to see The Good Asian adapted to film or television as it is definitely something that I'd watch. If Pichetshote were allowed control of how it was adapted to screen.

King of Spies will be available in all good comics stores on Wednesday 1 December. It's a fabulous early Christmas pressie, only minus the useless gift wrapping.

OverallThis is a fantastic second issue, which sees the events from issue one escalate and then some. This is very much the anti-james bond book and gives us a secret agent that has suddenly grown a set and is truly looking to question the morality of the government and the systems that he has spent his life protecting.

We also get some nice POV panels when one of Roland's old Toff mates is describing how smart piss works. It's nearly enough to put one off of using public toilets. Surely there is a counter gadget for it.

I'm intrigued enough to follow this story arc through and see what happens. And it better continue to be Non-Stop.

The introduction of the Zapata Brothers is done brilliantly. I loved the giant monster truck that they arrived in as well as the subsequent banter that they share with Spider-Man while they are battling.

Overall. A fantastic story, which has a real sense of danger and urgency to it. And the way in which Zemo is introduced at the close of this issue is nicely timed. I can't wait to read the next issue.

A really good story, which has room in it for Miles Moralis to come in should Joe Kelly wish to do that. I mean sure. While it is great to see Spidery standing up against a racist white supremacist. It would be even better for the sake of representation to actually bring in Miles Moralis who actually has some skin in the game so to speak. Whatever happens next. I am pretty sure that Spidey is in for an epic fight.

OverallJoe Kelly produces a wonderful plot twist in this issue that will have fans talking for weeks. Overall. This is a really strong issue.

Storywise. This gets off to a brilliant start. The in-jokes are thick and fast and the initial meeting with Elvira and her horror hero was well executed. I can't wait to read the second issue.

OverallAnkhs For The Mammariesis a solid second issue that continues the story and keeps your interest. I loved the flashback sequence and how that builds to Elvira's meeting with Claudia. I can't wait to see how this all will pan out in the next issue. Which is going to involve more traveling for this duo.

Another solid issue with lots of cheeky jokes and fun innuendo and a brilliant cliffhanger that will have you on the edge of your seat.

Once again David Avallone proves to be a master of pulp storytelling as well as the double entendre. He captures Elvira's personality brilliantly and pretty much every interaction that she has is brilliantly written. I also really enjoyed how well-written the banter was between Elvira and Vincent Price and would love to see this pairing return for more adventures.

Fighting America will be released next week and is well worth a look if you love pulp style stories.

If you enjoyed the first issue. Then I'd highly recommendyou get this second one.

Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer is out now in all good comics stores and is well worth a lookif your a fan of crime thrillers.

Marcelo Salazais really strong in this issue. He captures the mood and noir world of Hammer perfectly. There's a wonderful series of panels of Hammer and Helen naked on the bed with cigarettesmoke tastefullyprotecting Helen's modesty. There is also a wonderful fight sequence in which Mike dispatches Carman's main goons. I also liked the panels in the Zero Clue with the jazz band playing. The artwork captured the mood perfectly.

The Lonesome Hunters gets off to a really strong start with an interesting backstory, which I suspect we may see more of in flashbacks. The art style is absolutely beautiful, but also quite eery in that there is almost a sepia-type quality to it. I particularly loved the sequence with the magpies and how that paid off.

This second issue of The Lonesome Hunters builds nicely on what was started in the first issue. We begin to see a bond form between Howard and Lupe. I really liked the introduction of Tina into the story and I am intrigued to learn just how much she knows about Howard and his past. Especially, given that she seemed to know about the Sword and Howard's past misadventures with it.

A really strong issue with an ending that will keep you on the edge of your seat until you can get your mitts on the next issue.

The Lonesome Hunters is fast becoming one of my favorite comic book events of the year, which is quite funny because I'm not usually drawn to horror stories. However, the art style and this book's story is really something quite special.

I'm looking forward to seeing what issue two has to offer next month because this is a really strong start.

As far as plot twists go. There's a few being set up. This issue alone gives us a few more classic characters from the period. One of which is a certain gentleman calling himself Jack who suspiciously looks like a rather young David Warner.

I hope it's not too much of a long wait for issue 4 because I'm really enjoying this book and would love to see it as a movie someday.

Overall. This book continues to be the main event on my monthly calendar.

I'm giving this full marks across the board and hope to get hold of a trade copy of the whole story in graphic novel form.

Mark Waid delivers a fantastic first issue. I'm always up for seeing Superman get savagely beaten up. But for me, it is the addition of The Doom Patrol that really makes this book. Waid makes brilliant use of Negative Man's powers in order to help Batman contain an out-of-control Superman. I can't wait to see what happens in the next issue.

Overall. A fun read and thus far a fairly strong team-up story for DCs two most popular heroes.

For me personally. The best part of this issue is the sequence where The House of Ji explains how they defeated Nezha the first time. The words for this sequence worked brilliantly with Mora's artwork.

So things are looking pretty grim for our heroes as Supergirl delivers some disturbing news. I can't wait to find out what will happen in the next issue and learn who our heroes will have to sacrifice in order to defeat Nezha. I mean could there be a workaround such as making a superhero clone. You know pitting science against magic? I guess we'll learn more in next month's installment.

This was a lot of fun. And the next story arc in which the team will go after Robin already has me pretty excited at the possibilities.

Mark Waid gives us a pretty solid but simple mystery for Robin to solve, which kicks off this new story arc. I really loved how he had Robin describing his love of the circus at the beginning of the book. I also loved how well-written the various characters were and the panel where Superman gets hit on by the circus cook was pretty fun. Overall, this is a good start to the new story arc and could almost work as a one-shot style story if we did not know that there was more to come.

Things get kind of interesting when David exhibits powers that are a side effect of his Earth having a less powerful sun. In order to help assimilate David into this new Earth Superman agrees to train him while Robin introduces him to the Titans.

OverallThis is a really fun and interesting story and the focus on David AKA Boy Thunder and his superhero journey give us an insight into topics such as mental health and anxiety. I loved the sequence in which Supergirl tells her story to Boy Thunder in an effort to ease his mind about his own anxiety as he is blaming himself for the loss of his own Earth. The question is. Was he the cause of the destruction of his own world? Or was it something else?

I can't wait to see where this story goes when the next issue is released next month.

Mark Waid does a great job of the panels where Joker and The Key are working together to try and get information out of Boy Thunder via torture and other means. I loved the conversation that Boy Thunder has with The Key in which the villain pretty much gives us his origin story in a few short paragraphs when he talks about the fact that human beings only use about 10 percent of their brains.

Mark Millar has once again come up with a fun and modern comic book character that we can all get behind and relate to on some level. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Edison Crane in the months to come.

Overall. I'm really liking where this is going and hoping to learn a little more about The Brotherhood of The Dragan in the next issue.

Some stunning visuals from the artist and a lot of really witty dialogue from Mark Millar make this comic book series a must for fans everywhere. I'll definitely be treating myself to the trade paperback when it gets released. I love this kind of story.

The best issue to date, which a cliffhanger that will leave readers aghast with shock.

Overall. I've really enjoyed this series of comics. It's been a highlight of my comics reading list for the last six months and I will definitely be treating myself to the trade paperback collecting all six issues when it comes out.

One of the highlights is when we see Joking using Xabaras's lab to make zombie jokers.

Roberto Recchioni continues to spin an intriguing story making great use of Batman and Dylan Dog. The dialogue between the two protagonists is sharp and very much in line with what we know of their characters. The addition of the Demon Etrigan made way for some fun rhymes whereas John Constantine allowed the writer to create an interesting bit of conversation between Dog and Constantine about how things are versus the way they are now.

This has been a great crossover and I would not be apposed to seeing more crossover stories between these two characters.

A really fun issue, which cat lovers will enjoy everywhere.

This was a great deal of fun to read with some fantastic artwork. Hopefully, next month's final issue in this series of one-shots is as good.

This final issue of Adventures in the 32nd Century gets a thumbs up.

This first issue ends on a bit of a fun note where Han meets up with an old man in a bar. This final moment of the opening issue will have fans guessing for at least a month. Is this guy Han's father? Or is he someone else entirely.

Overall. This is a lot of fun and I look forward to seeing how our anti-heroes manage to get out of this.

Marc Guggenheim's heist story continues to tick along at a nice pace. And we even get a few blink and you'll miss them guest turns from Lady Qi'ra and The Archivist as this issue ties in to events in the recently concluded Crimson Reign storyline.

A really fun issue to read, which has a cliffhanger ending that will keep fans on the edge of their seats until the next issue arrives.

A really fun issue that leaves us with a cliffhanger that would make the old Flash Gordon movie serials from the 1930s and 40s blush.

This was a great issue, which allowed for the introduction of quite a few characters from elsewhere in the Star Wars universe. I really enjoyed how Tonga was used. But the introduction of Maz Kanata is probably the one that your more mainstream fans will latch onto.

Overall this has been loads of fun and I can't wait to see what happens next.

After having had several issues where Han and Chewie have been separated. It is somewhat of a relief to see the team back together again as the two characters really do compliment each other. The addition of Thaedra to the mix made for a little fun as well. Especially given that it means that Han is the one that is having to follow and not lead.

This was a solid issue, which sees the story building towards an exciting conclusion. The use of Ajax Sigma throws an interesting twist in the plot as it may well tie into the Hidden Empire series. I also love how Marshall Vancto and Han's father are working together as we all know that the arrangement they have isn't likely to end well.

Meanwhile, Chewbacca and Khel have been captured by Marshall Buck Vancto. But thanks to a deal that Chewie strikes with the Marshall. He and Solo are allowed to go free.

This is a really solid start. The banter between the two villains is great and it was nice to see The Third Doctor in comics again. It's going to be fun and interesting to see what will happen when the Third and Twelfth Doctor's eventually meet. Indeed, what will the Third Doctor make of Missy?

This is a fun issue that expands on the story just enough to keep you on the edge of your seat. I loved the references to the Corsair toward the close of the issue. Which has me hoping that she will turn up at some stage. As for the real Doctor. We still have no clue as to what fate has befallen him. But I'm sure it will not be permanent.

Jody Houser continues to write some stonkingly brilliant Doctor Who and she really should be offered a writing gig on the actual show.

As with previous issues. Jody Houser continues to capture the voices of the various characters brilliantly.

A brilliant book, which manages to evoke fond memories of Saturday Morning cartoons from the 1980s. I loved the little moral story tagged on at the end where a young kid is having trouble with his computer and gets a bit of advice from Mainframe who tells the kid that he should always think before taking any drastic actions. This sort of moral story at the end of a story was pretty common in 80s cartoons. I can't wait to see what happens in the next issue. I loved this.

Erik Burnham continues to capture the spirit of G.I. Joe's Saturday Morning Adventures brilliantly.

The artist also captured the dynamic movements of the battles between the Joe's and Cobra Command's people. But it was the battle in the arena between Duke and the Beast, which was the highlight.

Overall. This mini-series has been a lot of fun and has brought back a few fond memories of watching the animated show. It is definitely a book that I will pick up if IDW releases it as a trade paperback at some point.

This opening issue sets things up brilliantly. But it also shows me just how much I have missed given that Maurice had only awoken from his coma and just begun his campaign of blackmail when I last read Kick-Ass. Nevertheless, I had little problem picking up the story and was caught up pretty quickly. Steve Niles writing is quick and fast and doesn't overly rely on exposition. Instead, he uses dialogue and action to move things along, which allows Marcelo Frusin lots of room to use his imagery to push the story forward. In short, this first issue hits really hard and pulls you in, and doesn't let go. It's a brilliant opener.

On the whole, this is a brilliant issue and a fantastic example of an artist and writer that are truly in sync with each other. I loved how the writer managed to give us Hit-Girl and Kick-Ass's parallel stories prior to the meeting on the final page. The build-up is brilliantly executed in my opinion. For instance, the way in which Kick-Ass is eavesdropping on Kick-Ass as she takes out the gang members. It's all brilliantly done. I can't wait for the next issue to come round.

Overall. This is a solid issue that flies by. I can't wait until next month to see how the story continues.

Overall. A satisfying end to what has been a great 5 issue run.

Overall. A really strong beginning to what will hopefully be a story that improves with every issue. I really enjoyed how Lindy's meeting with Shakespeare was handled, but also enjoyed how Ruin was written. I can't wait for more of this.

G. Willow Wilson continues to enthrall with what is a great storyline, which is beginning to present us with some fun plot twists. I loved the nod to Youtubers and Law of Attraction videos that she makes with the character of Heather After. It was very true of the many magical gurus that are out there on the web. So to see it used in a comic that is about dreams and nightmares makes perfect sense.

I also love how the artists have created three different styles to represent the three different locations in the story.

OverallThe Dreaming: Waking Hours continues to be a monthly treat. The story is lots of fun with some great twists and turns. In Lindy, we have a character who is easy to relate to as she tries to find the great almighty OZ. As in the real William Shakespeare. Lindy's journey into Shakespeare's world very much has the feeling of Alice going through the Looking Glass.

G. Willow Wilson's journey into The Dreaming concludes as Lindy's story comes to an end, but it's only the beginning of Ruin's journey. I loved how this story arc concludes. The final conversation that Dream has with Ruin is both philosophical and truthful. In short, Ruin is given free roaming rights to pass between The Dreaming and Waking Worlds. Lord Dream has given him the license to go and find his true love. This gift comes with a warning. A warning that will make the future adventures of Ruin that be more interesting.

Overall. This is a brilliant opening to a new story arc on The Dreaming, which picks up on a loose thread leftover from the last arc. I look forward to reading the next issue to see how all of this is going to pan out. Especially given the inclusion of a certain John Constantine in the final few pages. Will we see him fly to America to help save Heather After. Or will she have done enough on her own to allow her to fend off Puck?

G. Willow Wilson continues to up the ante in regards to the story. Although I was quite surprised by how quickly Heather After was able to summon Auberon and get her deal with him set. But that said. I get the impression that we are in for some bigger twists as the story progresses. Especially given that Puck is still out there and still capable of causing a great deal of trouble.

Overall. A really strong issue. I'm looking forward to seeing what Wilson and Robles will come up with for forthcoming issues.

Back with the Unseelie. Heather After and Ruin have finally come to their senses but now face certain doom.

I also quite enjoyed the final few pages where Ruin begins to realize his powers and takes on the Kingmaker in the Dreaming. It will be interesting to see how all of this will play out in the next issue.

The Dreaming continues to bring an animated cinematic feel to the stories of Ruin and his friends as they try to put the world to rights. This is a comic book series that is just waiting to be made into an animated series or an epic fantasy movie.

Waking Hours comes to a conclusion with a somewhat happy ending for Ruin, but I would not be surprised if the writer or another writer decides to pick at a few of the remaining threads. Especially given that Heather After has paid quite a high price for Ruins happiness. It's only a matter of time before that debt comes due.

Compass! is the sort of pulp story that I can get behind. I love the fact that we have an Arab Muslim as the lead character and look forward to learning more about her and the part of history that she hails from.

I'm also, enjoying the fact that we haven't seen Margul Khan beyond a partial glimpse of his face through the tent that he occupies. This artistic decision on the part of Greenwood and the comics writers adds to the tension. It also has me wondering if he is a leper like the man that he sent after Shadidah.

Finally, I also, enjoy the final few pages where we get a little bit of a history lesson about the period of time in which this book is set. This month talks about the Mongols.

Overall. For me, Compass is easily one of the comic book highlights of 2022 when it comes to giving us a really good story with some strong female leads. I've really enjoyed the writers notes about the various parts of history that the book is referencing. This addition really adds value to the book and I hope that both writers get the opportunity to release a collected edition of this book in trade paperback format.

A fun book that uses ancient historical artifacts and cultures to tell a compelling and fun story. Please guys write a sequel.

Dark Knights of Steel opens up a world of possible storylines and gives alternative takes on many of DC's most popular characters. I can't wait to read more.

Also, seeing Amanda Waller as one of the El Knights who is vying for war was great. Bring on issue 3.

Overall. A solid third issue, which adds a few more interesting layers to the story.

Added to that is some really strong artwork from the art team, who I'd say do a fair bit of the heavy lifting in terms of showing and not telling. The panels of a Dying Martha Wayne asking the Els to take over the Kingdom were brilliantly drawn. As was Luthors transformation and introduction as a key villain. The final page where we see The Dark Knight and Alfred ride out is really cool. I can't wait for more Dark Knights of Steel.

However, Taylor saves the best for last. As he introduces the Kents into the storyline. But with a rather fun twist.

I'm really looking forward to seeing how all of this pans out in the next issue.

OverallA fun little story that was released for last week's Free Comic Book day. I loved the idea of a small group of nasty Gonk aliens looking to stip our planet of all Aluminium. I especially loved how it was the kids that save the day at the end and not The Doctor.

A really funny book. I can't wait to see how Elvira handles a Kubric movie in the next issue.

This was a really fun issue that managed to reference a great many of Kubrick's movies including 2001 A Space Odyssey, Eyes Wide Shut, A Clockwork Orange, and more. But most of the jokes and humor come from how many of Jack Nicholson's movies get referenced throughout the book. I particularly enjoyed how Avallone made use of the classic "You Need Me on that Wall speech from 'A Few Good Men', which is perhaps one of my favorite movies to come out of the 1990s.

Another fun moment is when Elvira reassures the ship's cat that the Alien will not eat him as it's not Alf. At which point a rarely used thought bubble comes up from the cat referring to the alien Alf being a threat to the feline spieces or words to that effect. You really need to read the book to get the joke. As well as watch the 80s sitcom Alf, who was a cute and funny alien that was always threatening to eat the family cat.

The sequence of panels where Teddy and Elvira rush for the TV remote was also well drawn and quite fun.

Overall this is a perfect conclusion to 2022. Bring on Elvira in Monsterland in 2023. What next King Kong and Faye Ray? I guess we'll have to wait and see.

This is a solid opening issue that raises the stakes while continuing the storylines established in the previous arc. The Captain remains determined in his search for Druid, while Annie, her mother, and the rest of the group are simply trying to survive the escalating threat of the Yuggoth.

You also get a fantastic introduction to the comic by Ian Livingston who talks about his inspiration and how he developed the original Freeway Fighter as a game book.

Two issues in and I'm now looking forward to seeing how things will play out in the third issue, which goes on sale next month.

A strong issue with a cliffhanger that will get resolved in issue 10 of the regular book that will be on sale soon. As a bonus for this bumper issue we also get a chance to revisit the events of issue 170 by Frank Miller A.K.A. "THE KINGPIN MUST DIE! So this issue is truly a fiskfull of dollars. I can't wait for the next issue.

Overall. This is a really good adaptation and a fine and loving tribute to the late Harvey Kurtzman as well as an excellent retelling of one of the most beloved Dickens stories.

I'm looking forward to seeing how this story plays out. And will try and pre-order the next issue on Amazon. But wish they'd let me just subscribe as it saves me having to look for stuff each month.

As Dr. Fate tried to help. He finds himself transported to the near future where he has an unusual green-skinned apprentice. However, he is finally able to find a few fragments of Helena's life that he connects to.

Overall. A fun issue with a brilliant cliffhanger ending that will keep everyone guessing until next month.

Overall, this is a great jumping-on-point for Savage Avengers.

David Pepose gives us a wonderful origin story that reveals how Space Ghost first meets Jace, Jan and Blip and winds up being a guardian figure for them. However, this version of events is somewhat more edgier and updated for today's audiences. The death of Jace and Jens father at the start of the book is particularly jarring. In short, this first issue is all out action from beginning to end and I look forward to seeing what Pepose does next with these characters.

David Pepose pulls off a storming second issue, which is only interrupted by a four-page preview of the new Johnny Quest comic, which comes out in August sandwiched between the prologue and main story.

David Pepose continues to capture the spirit and adventure of the old Space Ghost cartoon series while adding some nice modern touches to the characters. I loved the various exchanges of dialogue between Ghost and Widow when she was telling him her plan. But the best dialogue comes when we see Widow trying to tempt Jan into joining her.

I can't wait to see how the rest of this story plays out when the next issue drops. Great job.

David Pepose continues his Space Ghost story with some wonderful action beats and fun dialogue exchanges between Space Ghost and Zorak who is quite frankly a few cards short of a full deck.

Overall a brilliant book that continues to respect the source material while modernizing it so that it doesn't change the things that make it what it is.

While Space Ghost and Jan have their moments, the true standouts are Jace and Blip, who really carry the heart of this story.

With Space Ghost gone, Jace and Jan try to uncover what happened to him. They come across an old robot head floating in space, which Jace decides to activate. The head not only connects to Metallus but also streams a live feed of Metallus's battle with Space Ghost. As they watch the fight unfold, the kids are given a chilling account of Metallus's dark and destructive past.

David Pepose David Pepose wraps up this story arc with Space Ghost affirming that Jace, Jan, and Blip are not just his alliesthey're his new family, and anyone who messes with them does so at their own peril. This point is driven home by the sight of a thoroughly broken Metallus, crumpled on the floor and awaiting his fate at the hands of the Galactic Federation Authorities. While there's little doubt Metallus will resurface in the future, it doesn't feel like it'll be anytime soon.

Overall, it's a strong start to the new story, ending on a great cliffhanger that will keep us all guessing until the next installment.

Another fun moment was the reveal that Zorak is still alivedespite both Jace and the readers believing he was deadwhich is a perfect reminder that in science fiction and fantasy, no one ever really stays gone.

Overall, a solid issue that sets things up beautifully for next month's finale. Here's hoping they get Blip back unharmedbecause that Lord Ibal looks reet proper shifty.

This idea of Kenobi looking back to key moments from his younger life is a fun way of showing us what the younger and less experience Obi-Wan was like in a time before he became a full Jedi. I can't wait for the next issue.

A really fun story that sees the young Obi-Wan tested.

The description of the battle is done brilliantly. I particularly liked how Commander Mekedrox seemed to rile Obi-Wan a little bit for treating the battle like it was just a mere game. The orders being given back and forth and the general panic and mayhem of being outnumbered by a superior force is brilliantly captured.

The StoryWith the storm starting to hit his home on Tatooine. Obi-Wan thinks back to another mission in which he was ordered to hunt down and kill Commander Mekedrox who had gone rogue. The veteran Jedi recounts how the event affected both himself and Anakin. He reflects on how so much death and war can take their toll on a person and tells of how he and Anakin tried to talk Mekedrox back from the ragged edge.

This last issue was a nice way to finish off the series and is a great setup to read just before watching A New Hope. I loved the ominous closing panel where we see old Ben's clothes bundled on the floor and Darth Vader's black boots standing on them. It is a chilling reminder of what is to come.

I really enjoyed this first issue and can't wait to read more.

OverallWriters Jody Houser and Jim Zub do a brilliant job of giving us the further adventures of Mike, Lucas, Will and Dustin as they learn to understand the world through D&D. I love how well written the accidental discovery of the game was. Additionally, the writing team does a brilliant job of capturing the playful banter that the group has. In Particular, Dustin's introduction was handled very well.

Overall. A really enjoyable issue that explores some aspects of the characters that we may not see in the actual TV show.

I also loved how Mike was going all out to impress El by being as chivalrous as he could during the game.

This is a great four-issue story arc to fill the gap that has been left by the delay to season 5 of the series, which I hope we get to see at some point later this year.

I've always been fascinated with immortal or long-lived characters as seen in shows such as Highlander and the short-lived NBC series Forever. As they are a cool plot device to explore bite-sized bits of history with. And while this is neither Highlander or Forever. I'm really looking forward to reading more of this story as it evolves over the next few issues.

Rod Monteiro and Will Conrad continue to deliver an intriguing story. I quite enjoyed how James gets the virus out of his system and his fellow prisoner's reaction to it. Furthermore, the characterization of Dr. Shuzen makes for a really compelling villain, but I can't help but wonder if there is someone bigger behind these experiments in Unit 731.

We get left off with a great cliffhanger in this issue, which is likely to keep me on the edge of my seat for close to a month.

This was a really fun read with some stunning artwork that gave it a cinematic quality that put me in mind of some of the old war movies that my late father would watch on the television.

Overall. A strong opening issue, which has me hooked in for issue 2.

I look forward to seeing where all of this will lead in the next issue. I have to wonder if Death-Defying Devil will wind up in a chariot race in a Hollywood epic similar to the classic Ben Hur next. Am really excited by some of the possibilities of this story.

This is a strong start. I loved the recap of the end of season two and how it transitions and jumps five years into the future. 'Digressions' is written by David A. Goodman who is an executive producer and writer on the series. Seeing what happened in Kelly's timeline when she was returned is likely something they could have done in the series. Which hopefully is still returning. But seeing Kelly's timeline and the main characters on The Orville having taken a different path makes for a fun read.

Given that we have had such a wait for season three of the show. This book is a rare treat indeed. It only makes me more excited for what we may see on the television series when it eventually returns.

A pretty good story with some nice moments. Sure, it borrows from 'Who Watches The Watchers' but deviates enough to make it fresh.

David A. Goodman finishes off his story in a satisfying, but sad way. While it is satisfying to see the planet liberated and freed from the Nazh. It was sad that one character had to lose so much including their innocence in order to take over the job of saving her planet from Talla.

I think those fans of the game, who actually paid attention to the story will likely enjoy this as much as the none gamers do. I can't wait to the second issue.

Wolfenstein issue 2 goes on sale on 11 October and is well worth a look irrespective of if you are a fan of the game or not.

With a movie of 'Wonder Woman' due out next year. This is a great time to check this comic out for what I suspect is a lighter and more fun take on the iconic character.

This latest Nemesis series gets off to a strong start, showcasing our favorite supervillain at his most cunning. I love the concept of Nemesis hiding in plain sight as billionaire technologist Hans Berg, and I'm excited to see more of this side of the story. It's clearly inspired by figures like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, which makes his alter ego all the more fun and relevant.

This issue does a solid job of building on the story and characters introduced in the opening book. Agent Tepper comes across as likable, which makes it all the more tense to imagine what could happen if Nemesis discovers she's spying on his operation. The question remains: will this final Nemesis series see him stopped once and for all, or will he once again outsmart the authorities and make a clean getaway? I guess we'll all have to wait and see.

I'm continuing to enjoy this series and know that with only two issues left after this one, things are really going to kick off. Following Kitty's story arc throughout has made this a more compelling read, and the stakes are incredibly high for her, especially as she is pregnant. I'm hoping she will make it through the story unscathedor at least as unscathed as possible.

I have to confess to having never caught this series from its origin. However, the chapters of it that I have read have always been tremendous fun, and this issue continues in that vein. So all I have to say for now is roll on January 7th, 2026, so I can find out how this chapter will conclude.

Nemesis Forever ends on a final twist that is certain to divide readers and fuel discussion for months to come. By teasing the identity of Nemesis's next incarnation, the series reframes its ending not as a conclusion, but as a lingering threat.

Nemesis remains one of Mark Millar's coolest creations and perhaps one of the most fun comic book villains since The Joker. I really enjoyed this opening issue of the sequel to Big Game and look forward to seeing how things unfold as our favorite villain finds and trains his sidekick, which is something we'll get to see in the next issue. Hopefully, we'll also see more of the people seeking revenge on Nemesis.

OverallA solid second issue in which we see the beginnings of Nemesis's return to his old ways. The addition of Pedro is very likely going to make for an interesting partnership as this story progresses. Also, loving the group of people that have come together to take Nemesis down, and look forward to seeing how that will play out.

The StoryHaving trained his sidekick up. Nemesis and Pedro set about hijacking a plane full of high-tech gadgetry, which they plan to use for another job. Having successfully pulled it off they receive an invitation to a Charity Auction full of the most wealthy. Knowing that the charity purpose would attract corporations and such. Nemesis accepts the invites and sets his sights on the auction's main attraction. However, it would seem that another person is just as interested in the prize, but adding to the pot is the fact that the four fathers looking to take Nemesis down are also in attendance.

Overall, this has been a really enjoyable read. I love stories told from a supervillain's perspective, and Nemesis makes for one hell of a villain with his extreme approach. I also appreciate how Mark Millar weaves popular conspiracy theories into the storyline, adding another layer of intrigue.

OverallA solid ending to what's been a really fun and somewhat depraved Nemesis storyexactly what you'd expect from the ultimate supervillain. The conclusion gives us a glimpse into Nemesis's plans for the future, one of which involves him taking over a social media platform. But the big question is: to what end?

Doom enlists Spider-Man as his champion, tasking him with battling an ancient god and its seven scions to protect Earth from supernatural threats. At first, Spider-Man flat-out refuses. But he quickly learns he has little choice, as Doom has already put his plan in motion. Armed with magical armor and an assortment of enchanted tools, Spider-Man has no choice but to face this otherworldly challenge.

Overall, I enjoyed this issue and look forward to the release of the third book in the series.

Overall, this is a solid issue that delivers a powerful punch, leaving you wondering if Spidey can recover. With three lives already spent, he's down to just five. How will Spidey overcome this formidable third Scion? I guess we'll have to wait and see in the next installment.

The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man continues to be a fun read, offering spectacular battles. I'm really enjoying Peter Parker's ongoing struggle to balance his crime-fighting duties as Spider-Man with his regular life, being there for his girlfriend and Aunt May. These Scions are proving to be much tougher than the webhead's usual foes, making for an exciting monthly read.

The final page hits hard, showing Peter Parker at rock bottom, teetering on the edge of conceding and giving up the fight.

The issue leaves us on a bit of a cliffhanger, with the X-Men preparing to face Cradios. The question is, will Spider-Man come to his senses in time to relieve them before Cradios takes them all out?

A solid issue where Peter Parker continues to wallow in self-pity and neglect his duties as Champion. Introducing Crya is an interesting move, especially since it was her battle with Spider-Man that helped drag Peter into this vicious cycle of self-doubt. Crya has been a compelling character throughout the story, and I'm eager to see how she'll impact future issues.

This penultimate issue does a fantastic job of setting the stage for what I hope will be a thrilling finale. I've really enjoyed following Cyra's character arc over the last few issues, and this one delivers a solid payoff. Hopefully, her sacrifice doesn't mean the end of her in the comics worldI've really liked her journey and would love to see her return as an ally to Spider-Man in the next iteration of the character launching in April.

A great ending to a fun story where Spider-Man gets a firsthand lesson in just how much the world values the service he provides.

Overall. A great start and a marvel of a story in which we get to see Spider-Man and Shang Chi work together on a job.

Gene Luen Yang continues to have a lot of fun by having Shang-Chi and his family meet up with other members of the Marvel Universe. Only this time out it is kind of family meeting family. As Shang-Chi's Five Weapons Society meets up with Marvel's first family. The Fantastic Four. We get a nice handoff and connection to the next issue at the close where Reed Richards places a call to Captain America. So, next month Shang-Chi will seemingly meet Iron Man as a result of this phone call. I look forward to seeing how all that pans out.

I can't wait to see where all this goes in the next issue. Which will see Shang-Chi go up against Thor.

OverallA really strong issue in which Shang Chi continues to try and convert his family into a more honorable way of doing things. Yet it looks like he is going to be in for some real trials in the next issue if the cliffhanger is anything to go by.

Overall. A really cool issue, which introduces a few new threats to the series.

OverallA fantastic issue to close out the story arc on. The backstory is handled fantastically by Gene Luen Yang who has done a great job of building this world over the last seven issues. The next arc is already set up and ready to go. And I for one can't wait to read it. Hopefully, we get a little more Chinese mysticism thrown into the pot as that is an aspect of this comic that I have truly enjoyed.

This was a great issue that spins-off wonderfully from the mythology that David Avallone has worked so tirelessly to set up in previous issues. I loved how the issue starts with Bettie recapping absolutely everything that has happened that has led up to her being in this strange new world.

Overall. A really strong issue, which allows us to see Bettie as a Vampire for the first and hopefully not the last time.

Overall. A great issue, which leaves us with a cliffhanger that will have fans counting the days for the next issue to come out.

OverallDavid Avallone delivers again with this final issue of the current arc of Bettie Page, but he leaves enough at the end of the issue to begin a new story arc, which may involve pirates and crocodiles or any number of things. Either way, you are left with the impression that Bettie still has unfinished business. I look forward to reading what that might be.

OverallThis was a great issue. I loved how Bettie and the organization she works for are having to deal with the group of people she brought back with her from the other universe. But it's seeing Bettie meet the great Albert Einstein, which makes up the best part of this issue. I can't wait to see who she will meet in future issues.

Overall. Bring on issue two. It's got to be more exciting than Christmas.

I particularly liked all the backstory that we get in this issue as well. Backstory in which we learn that she was abused as a child and wound up in an abusive relationship before she moved to New York and became a glamour model.

OverallDavid Avallone has managed another solid issue and over the last two and a bit years has sold me on the idea of Bettie Page being a super spy. I'm just waiting for some of these stories to be made into movies of video games.

A strong issue, which is definitely building to a grand finale.

Overall. This gets a huge thumbs up from me. Now if only someone can convince Dynamite to pick up the licensing agreement to do a comic book adaptation of the old 1960s series 'The Invaders'. Now that would really be something.

I also liked the foreshadowing that Qi'ra's Crimson Reign is going to end in tragedy. As to how it will all play out remains to be seen. But if this opener is anything to go by. S### is going to kick off.

It is a fairly strong outing with a few moving parts that will eventually feed into a bigger story. I can't wait to find out the full scope of things.

A really strong story, which gives us a backstory for The Archivist, but also makes subtle mention of Qi'ra's past association with Darth Maul. I can't wait to see where this story goes as we get closer to that final book.

OverallAnother great issue that expands on what we know about The Knights of Ren, which is something we really should have gotten from the sequel trilogy. Maybe these guys will get a comic book spin-off on the strength of this issue.

OverallThis issue brings to an end the Crimson Reighn storyline, but it isn't the end of the story. That is yet to come in a new mini-series that will be called The Hidden Empire. And of course, we'll be subscribing to it. Or at least trying to cover every issue.

If like myself. You are a fan of The Rocketeer and the various spin-offs to it. Then you will likely really enjoy this one shot. I particularly enjoyed the Amelia Earhart story as well as the story that featured what might well have been Indiana Jones. Of course, he was not referenced as such in the story. As I am pretty sure that would have been somewhat awkward given that IDW at present does not have the license for that character. At least as far as we know. I wish someone would bring us an Indiana Jones comic though.

I also loved the artwork seen when Cliff is on the studio lot looking for Betty at the beginning of the book. It's obvious that Messina did a bit of research in order to capture the fashions and various bits of technology from the period.

The final couple of pages picks back up with Peevy as we see him put to work by the Nazis. I really look forward to seeing where this plot thread goes in the next few issues because we all know how clever and out-of-the-box Peevy can be.

Stephen Mooney delivers another fun issue that builds on the story and gives Betty a bigger role than she has had in previous stories as she goes on a mission with Cliff and really steps up. I look forward to seeing if Betty gets to build on this in the next issue as I'd love to see her be a more active player in future stories and be part of the action.

Stephen Mooney does a solid job of bringing Den of Thieves to a satisfying conclusion and manages to give a bit of character growth to Cliff and Betty as we see them on a more equal footing. Overall this is a great ending for the story, but also a great foundation to build future adventures on.

The artwork by Edgar Salazar is pretty impressive. I loved the panels in which we saw the various vampire characters feeding because they were as graphic as you can get on the comic book page. I also liked his attention to detail with the various uniforms and weaponry of the roman centurions in the story.

With great writing and art work. This is a brilliant tie in to the series and gives us lots of insight into one of 'The Strains' most loved, but most mysterious characters.

This is a comic book series that is the perfect partner to 'The Strain' television series and I continue to look forward to each and every issue. Dark Horse have done some fantastic work on this.

Dark Horse have done an awesome job with this series and I hope that we'll get to see more like it in the new year. Perhaps a few adventures with Abraham Setrakian during the 60s when he was hunting the strigoi on his own.

If you haven't read this mini series. Then I recommend you get the trade when it is released. This is a true extension of 'The Strain' series that fans will love. It will be well worth the investment.

Empire of the Wolf is looking to have some awesome fun with time travel and alternate universes and I can't wait for the next issue to see what happens next.

Jody Houser does a solid job of writing the dialogue and pretty much nails the personalities of these two Doctors, who are from very different eras of the series. I particularly liked how the 11th Doctor and 8 start bickering from the moment that they meet. And I also appreciated how Rose had to separate them like a mother separating two little boys. Overall. A fun story with a little bit of a mystery for our two Doctors to solve. I'm looking forward to February for the next issue.

Jody Houser continues to impress with her knowledge of pop culture television. I loved the part of this issue when Rose Tyler talks herself up to the 8th Doctor in order to try and get into the mindset of the Empress. I loved how she referenced her first year of adventures with the 9th Doctor and referenced herself as The Bad Wolf who looked into the eye of the time vortex.

Jody Houser does a great job of wrapping this story up. I really enjoyed how she nailed the back and forth between the two doctors as they both come up with their plan at the same time by completing each other's sentences. It's obvious that Houser knows her Doctor Who and is well versed in both the modern and classic incarnations, which really shines through.

This was another stand-alone story, which does a nice job of setting up the world that Forgotten Runes is set in. I appreciated how the human villagers were distrustful of magic and the result of that mistrust is very reminiscent of what was done to women who were suspected of being witches during the 15th to 18th century. The book also makes subtle reference to global warming where Willow complains about the smoke coming from the village chimneys when she is returning Leah's father.

This was a really cool story that spoke to me on quite a few levels.

There's a great sequence in the book where Properpine meets a man who needs help with is Horse. However when the man tries to tell her about meeting a man called Godfrey a snake comes out of his mouth and chokes him in the process. Its quite a fun and somewhat scary visual.

Forgotten Runes: Wizard's Cult has been a good read thus far and one of the books that I look forward to each month. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how it all resolves in the 6th and final issue.

A great first issue that felt good as a jumping-on point for me.

All that said. I'm enjoying this series and looking forward to seeing what happens in the next issue with the foes that Matt is about to face are both human and supernatural.

The best though is saved for last as the artist pulls off some brilliant panels that create a tense and dramatic build-up to the reveal of the big villain of the story.

OverallI continue to look forward to this comic each month. I enjoy how Matt Murdoch is narrating what is happening and also like how he is looking to justify his actions when he is in the Daredevil Costume. Of course, he would not be able to treat crooks in the same way as Daredevil does if he were a copper as there are rules.

Saladin Ahmed continues to spin an interesting story in which we see Father Matt adjusting to his new life while trying to stay true to his spirituality and the rules that he must live by. One of the most interesting aspects of Daredevil's character has always been the conflict of interest between his secret identity and his religious and spiritual beliefs. So it is great to see this aspect get explored more.

Over the entire run of this series. I've really enjoyed the clever use of the seven deadly sins and how their demons have been portrayed when they have possessed Murdock's friends. I can't wait to see what happens next.

A fantastic issue in which Daredevil gets a hot tip from a former gang member and reconnects with an old flame.

All the writers and artists on this book do a great job. I found the first two stories to be the most in line with the books current storylines and truly enjoyed those. But even the stories that stepped out of that mold were a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the final story, which was about Electra rescuing an old mans dog from some thugs. The old man thanks Electra and makes a really important point about the value of connection and family.

Saladin Ahmed continues to spin a pretty good story and the dialogue between Matt and Foggy when they have the meeting toward the end of the book is fantastic. It's helped by some great artwork specifically regarding Foggy's micro-expressions once he has heard Matt's story and is trying to process everything. The book ends on a fantastic cliffhanger in which Father Math will likely have a bit of explaining to do to one of the kids he looks after.

The Wages of Sin Equal Death is a strong issue that pays off on many of the plot threads we have seen over the past 9 issues. I loved the confrontation at the start where Jason calls Matt out for lying about his secret identity. It will be interesting to learn what happened to Jason's father when Matt eventually catches up with him. If indeed he is in any shape to do so. The confrontation between Daredevil and Fisk is nicely done and as you'd expect. We get some great dialogue between the two as they duke it out.

Saladin Ahmed continues to weave a fun story as he brings back Daredevils two most deadly of enemies and ramps up their strength to beyond superhuman capacity thanks to the evil demon that followed Matt out of hell when he was placed back on earth. I also love the plot twist concerning Jason and how that gets used by Fisk during their fight. I look forward to seeing how everything plays out in the next issue.

Overall. This was an enjoyable issue and I can't wait to see what happens next.

OverallAnother strong issue that continues to illustrate Matt Murdock's struggle to keep both of his lives as a kindly priest and avenging Daredevil in check. I enjoyed seeing the conflict that Matt struggles with when he refuses to help Fisk find the absolution that he is looking for. The final panel is pretty much telegraphed from the start of the book, but the journey toward it is well-written and truly earned.

OverallOverall this is a solid chapter where various revelations have unveiled Matt Murdock's inner conflict between being a man of god and an avenging angel. Its a perfect set up for what I think could well be a battle royale when Daredevil eventually confronts the Devil that has taken Jason and left a few corpses in its wake. I look forward to seeing how it all plays out.

Overall, this is a solid issue and one of the few comics I genuinely look forward to reading each month.

This was a solid issue that throws Daredevil into a series of challenges sure to keep him occupied for the next few installments. The conflict between Matt Murdock and Foggy Nelson promises to deliver some compelling drama. It's already clear that a demon has taken hold of Foggy, exploiting both their friendship and Foggy's intimate knowledge of Matt to its fullest advantage. I'm especially looking forward to the inevitable courtroom showdown between Murdock and his oldest friendthere's nothing quite like a well-executed legal drama, whether in comics or on screen.

OverallOverall, this issue is another solid entry in the series. The fight between Daredevil and Wrath at the start is a fantastic spectacle, but the real heart of the story lies in the middle. When Matt has a conversation with She-Hulk and learns he is still licensed to practice law, it sets up the story brilliantly. This revelation builds perfectly into the tense phone call at the end of the issue, leaving readers eagerly anticipating what comes next.

This is a great first issue, which sets the premise up well and ends on a cliffhanger that will have fans eating their shorts for an entire month. Dave Avallone as always brings some fantastic dialogue to his take on Elvira who is every bit as witty as his take on Battie Page.

I'm really looking forward to seeing what Avallone and Acosta come up with for the next issue. Hopefully Elvira will meet someone that actually knows a thing or two about how to fight vampires.

I look forward to the next issue, which is very likely to drop later this month.

I look forward to next months issue to find out how Elvira will manage to get home.

Overall. A wonderful issue. Hopefully, the wait will not seem as long for issue 6.

The story has had some nice twist and turns and has given artist Dave Acosta and lot of room to play around with a lot of different visual ideas. I loved the shopping mall, which makes so much sense given that shopping malls are many peoples idea of a personal hell.

The team of Avallone and Acosta have hit another winner with this comic and I really look forward to seeing how it concludes.

Overall. A fun read and definitely worth getting when it comes out as a graphic novel.

Overall. A really strong start. I can't wait for the next issue.

OverallDave Avallone continues to amuse with his characterisation of Elvira and the fairly consistent breaking of the third wall as she addresses readers directly. I can't wait to see how the writer will end this story arc. Especially in light of many of the recent issues he has already done.

OverallThe issue ends as we learn which demon that the coven has gone and summoned, which will no doubt keep the most ardent readers of this book on the edge of their seats for a whole month. But I am sure it will be well worth the wait.

OverallThis is a wonderful conclusion to what has been a fantastic 12 issues of fun and frolics with Elvira and her incredible gift for puns. We get several moments in this issue where Elvira breaks the third wall and talks directly to us about what Dave Avallone has in store, but the most fun is had in the closing few panels where both writer and artist make a brief cameo. Overall a fun way to close out what has been a surprisingly long and fun run.

Overall. An Enjoyable read and great if you want to celebrate Halloween in the Spring.

A great opening issue that introduces us to Erica Houdini and her backstory and ends with her meeting Spencer Holmes for the first time. I can't wait for issue two.

Honor Vincent continues to spin a fun and interesting adventure. I loved the moment when Holmes first meets Houdini and how quickly they seem to recognize that they share a similar goal. I love all the secret society elements to this story and the fact that the late Harry Houdini left behind a Grimoire of his secrets that only those in the same bloodline as him can read.

An entertaining story with some great characters. Please Zenescope make this an ongoing comic.

Again the action in Apocalypse handbook is brilliantly drawn and laid out and has a certain cinematic quality that makes you want to see this as a movie or even an animated film. Hopefully someone out there with the skills and the passion will one day make the film.

Titan Comics have really found a top class team here and I hope that they get to do a lot more work with Titan in the years to come.

The writing of this comic continues to be top notch. Raymond Obstfeild has been doing an awesome job of transcribing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's novel into a comic book and has been helped massively by the brilliant art of Joshua Cassara.

Overall. This is a strong first issue and it will be interesting to see how the Wizard, Dorothy, and the rest will solve many of the problems that Oz and its surrounding settlements are having.

The ArtworkThe art team do a great job on this issue. I loved the character drawing of polychrome and the god-like shimmer that they enveloped her in. Also great was the attack of the undead wizards as well as Dorothy's journey through the rainbow towards the close of the issue.

Fall of the Emerald City was a really strong story with some great character moments. I've enjoyed Zenescope's take on these classic characters and love the fact that Toto is a much bigger dog than the Toto that many of us know from the 1939 movie adaptation of The Wizard Of Oz.

When Picard and a team beam down to the planet. He finds that the planet isn't what it used to be.

So far. I'm loving this story. It feels very much like an episode of Star Trek and I can't wait to see what happens next as we are left with a fantastic cliffhanger as well as a shocking reveal.

This finishes off a nice filler story that sits nicely between seasons one and two of the TV series. I really enjoyed how the story shows us the differences between Picard and Seven of Nine, but also shows that they both meet somewhere in the middle when it comes to the art of diplomacy. I really liked how Seven uses her own experiences in order to relate to Reska and get a dialogue going with her that enables Picard and Starfleet to help create an accord between Reska and her people and the Jenjorans.

Overall a great first issue in which we get a great anti-hero or a reluctant hero in the form of Union Jack.

We get some great exchanges between the focal characters and at one point Edward claims that the vampires are just representative of what most of the British have always been like beneath the etiquette. Thankfully that isn't the case. But it sure opens up an interesting discussion.

Overall. This has been a great three-issue run for Union Jack and I hope to see him again in future comics with some of the other UK-based Marvel Heroes.

Overall. This is a strong first issue, which turns everything you think you know about Kick-Ass on its head and presents a less comedic version of the character who has real issues balancing life with the job of a vigilante. Bring on issue 2.

Kick-Ass #2 will hit comic book stores on Wednesday and it is well worth picking up.

We get left with a really big cliffhanger in this issue that will have readers pulling their hair out for an entire month while waiting to see what happens next. One thing's for sure. The shit is very much likely to hit the fan. It's going to get messy.

This was a fabulous issue, which went some way to not only escalating the story when it comes to the villains. But it also escalates things with regards to Patience's family life given that one of the gang members she takes on is related. The closing page of this issue pretty will pretty much keep fans guessing for the next month.

Steve Niles does a pretty decent job of taking over writing duties from Millar and gives us the beginnings of a new story in which Patience is still trying to juggle things with regards to her double life as a working mum by day and vigilante crime fighter by night.

OverallThis is another solid issue, which has set things in motion that are going to make for some epic battles in the months to come. While the cliffhanger is not as exciting as last month, it does have you gasping and wondering if the game is up for Patience.

I look forward with tons and tons of anticipation for next months issue.

I very much look forwardto the next issue in January because judging by the final page of this issue things are really going to kick off.

This is a really strong issue, which ties up a few loose ends and leaves us with a few questions to ponder.

Overall. A solid story, with a bit of an anticlimacticending.

OverallSteve Niles is doing a good job of getting his ducks in a row for what looks like it could be a promising new arc. I'm enjoying the twist in regards to Maurice, which has been set up well, but the surprise was the return of Kick-Ass husband, who we never really expected to see again.

I look forward to seeing where all of this winds up taking us.

I'm really enjoying the glimpses that we are getting of Patience personal life, but I think it would be cool to perhaps see a little more of that to give a bit more of a sense of what Patience is fighting for.

Given the way this issue ends. I can't wait for the next one.

Overall. Kick-Ass #17 is another fun-filled and edgy chapter of what has been a fantastic story arc thus far.

Steve Niles gave us an epic final issue here and sets up things for issue in fine style. I am betting that the fans will go totally nuts when they read this issue. Especially when they get to the final couple of pages. It's totally worth it. Trust us.

This is a very strong first issue and Ireally hope Netflix make this one into a television series because it is definitelythe sort of thing that I'd watch.

This is a strong second issue that carries the story forward a little bit. My one slight criticism is the fact that we don't really know enough yet about the other Moonstones. But we do know why the murders are happening.

This is an exciting issue that leaves you wanting more. Definitelythe best issue to date on this series.

You can get hold of your own copy of 'The Magic Order #4' on Wednesday 3 October, which happens to be tomorrow.

Mark Millar gets this second volume of The Magic Order off to a rip-roaring start as we see Victor Korne and his clan introduced in style. If the final few panels of this book are anything to go by. Then I'd say we are in for quite the ride as we see two magical families go toe to toe. Be warned though. This book is strictly for the more mature readers. Not for the kiddies.

This second issue of The Magic Order 2 was a little more sedate than last issue, but don't let that fool you because there is definitely an underlined tension to it. And the final few pages show us that Victor Korne is not to be underestimated.

I loved the effort that when into revealing the backstory and I am really looking forward to seeing how these sequences turn out when this eventually gets made into a Netflix series or movie.

Mark Millar continues to spin a fun story in which Magic users become more like gunfighters from the wild west as they engage in a war to save all of humanity from the whims of Victor Korne. This is definitely a story that lends itself well to becoming a TV series or even a movie, and I can't wait to see that happen.

The StoryIn 1917 a German U - Boat Captain and his crew washes up on the shore of an uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. As the Captain awakes he reconnects with his crew and learns that there doesn't seem to be a way out from the island. In order to try and keep his soldiers safe. The Captain orders that they take the high ground in order to hopefully get away from whatever it was that shipwrecked them. Little do they know of the terrors that await them as the legendary Ape-God King Kong awaits them.

This second issue ends with a brilliant visual, which acts as a wonderful bit of foreshadowing for what is to come. As we see the Captain and his men make camp in what appears to be one of Kong's hand prints.

A great third issue that continues the story and gives us some of the most gruesome deaths we have seen to date. It will be interesting to see how the Captain and his crew cope with Kong, who is watching them very closely.

Alex Cox is doing a fantastic job with this book. I love how he has humanized a group of hardened German Soldiers from the First Great War and made me like and admire them. I continue to love how Cox has used the Captain Diarie entries to tell the story and I am wondering how this story will end. Will the Captain make it off the Island or will he be added to the already plentiful collection of skulls on the island? I don't know the answer to that, but can't wait to find out.

Overall, with only the Captain and one other survivor left. I look forward to seeing what happens in issue six.

Overall 'Seven Swords' gets off to a solid start.

Overall. So far this book is delivering on its initial promise of an epic swashbuckling adventure. I can't wait for issue 3.

Overall. A fantastic issue that introduces Captain Blood and The Man in The Iron Mask. I can't wait to read the next issue.

This for me is the best issue of the run thus far. I look forward to seeing how things play out in next month's chapter.

OverallA thrilling end to what has been a fantastic story. I'm actually really sad that it had to end because reading about these classic characters working together or at least trying to has been a thrill. I really hope that Evan Daugherty comes up with another adventure for this group of characters at some point in the future.

The story concerning the Borg technology was the dominant thread in this book. This makes me wonder if the Dog is going to be used in some way for the Federation's fight with the Dominion.

This is a really strong second issue in which we see the crew's relationships grow with Lattie, but also see some really good progress with the overall story. I'm looking forward to seeing where the third issue will go with all of this.

Mike Chen continues to spin us a fun Star Trek story, which combines the cuteness of Latty and his relationship with the crew with the Broker's plans to steal information from the station while using the dog as a diversion.

A fantastic issue in which we finally get to see a few action beats as the crew set about rescuing Latty and taking back the Borg technology. In terms of art, there is lots going on from the planning of the rescue through to its execution. I loved the sequence with Dax using gymnastics to recover the Borg thing. But also quite enjoyed the sequence where the crew were navigating through the ship's air vents in order to find their targets.

This series was a great mix of action, espionage, and cuteness.

A promising start to what looks like it may be a good pulp-style story. My only criticism is that Claire's meal with her family dragged on a little, but perhaps that was the point. Matt Fraction has something pretty cool brewing here. I'm ready for my second serving.

The team of Rachel and Terry Dodson continue to do great work in the art department.

The part of the story where Claire has lost time and is being examined by the Doctor proved to be quite interesting in that she suddenly has her hearing back in one ear and has grown a bit taller. It will be fun to see what this is going to go in the next issue.

OverallMatt Fraction is giving us a wildly fun pulp adventure story with a likable character. I loved the sequence at the end where Claire's son tells the rest of the family how they will be able to find his mother. I loved how he explained Adventureman's Thought Surge.

"TO THE GREATEST UNKNOWN" does a fantastic job of trying up one story arc and sawing the seeds to start a newer story. Thankfully, we'll not have to be waiting quite as long for the next issue. But that said this particular issue was well worth the wait as I had very nearly forgotten that I had subscribed to this book. Especially given that Covid and various other considerations had delayed its release by a whole year.

A really funny and festive opening for what I am sure will be a fun short story, which will wrap up in next month's issue.

Matt Fraction giving us a ghost Adventureman story this close to Christmas is genius. The artwork continues to work really well with Fractions narrative and the colours and visuals continue to look very much like an old 30s pulp series, but set in the modern-day. Additionally, this issue is a wonderful introduction for the cowboy hero Champion Strong, who I am hoping we'll see more of in the months ahead.

Having Bettie Page be a secret agents is a master stroke and it works really well as a concept. I really enjoyed this first issue, which tells a somewhat self contained story to introduce the characters.

The reveal at the end of the book feels very 1930's movie serial in that you will find yourself anxiously wanting to know what will happen in the next issue.

With the cliffhanger ending being far more exciting this issue. I can't wait to find out how Betty and Druke escape.

The colors were fantastic and the humor of Betty having to strip down to her swimwear in order to escape the flying saucer was pretty much expected, but not half as much fun without the dramatic build up. With just one issue left to go. I shudder to think of what Avallone might come up with next.

I look forward to seeing what is in store for issue six where we may just find out who was behind the giant scorpions.

This issue will drop at all comic stores a week on Wednesday.

Overall. Another fantastic issue. Hopefully, there are loads more to come in the future.

This has been a fantastic monthlycomic, which I am going to miss now that it is at an end. Hopefully, David Avallone will come up with another caper for Bettie and her friendsto figure out at a later date.

OverallAn enjoyable read and a reminder that I cannot have enough Bettie Page comic book stories in my life. I was really impressed with what Leah Williams did with so little space to fill and Dave Avallone continues to impress with his knack for being able to write a pulp story and create dialogue that fits specific time periods.

Stephen Graham Jones gets off to a great start with Earthdivers. I really enjoyed the fact that Tad was having to do things that he'd not dream of doing in order to fit in. The killing of the sailor at the start is pretty much the first instance of Tad having to go against his true nature so he can move forward with his mission. I'm looking forward to the next issue to see where this goes.

Am loving the conversations between Sosh and Yellow Kid that speculate about what might happen if they change things for the worse. Would they go back again and try and change that?

This was a really strong issue that took time to tell a smaller story within the larger story. I really enjoyed the interplay between Emily and this mysterious Native American Elder who just pretty much shows up out of nowhere. I also enjoyed how the elder was kind of noncommital when answering Emily's question about whether or not Tad had succeeded.

As far as story progression goes. This issue is a tad slow as it deals a lot with Tad being a prisoner and getting severely beaten by Columbus's men. But not severely enough for him to be not any use. The segments set in 2112 take an interesting turn when Emily sees the time-travel device as an opportunity to completely reset time.

OverallA solid issue which continues to push the story forward. However it is beginning to get a little confusing with the amount of time travel elements as extra layers get added to the story, which may have some. Particularly me having to check back and re - read the previous issues to keep up. As I have lost the plot a little with the events of 2112. Hopefully things become clearer when we see events unfold in the next issue.

This first story arc of Earthdivers comes to a thrilling end and we quickly learn about how Tad's actions in 1492 impacted the lives of Sosh, Emily and Yellow Kid. So it will be interesting to see what they decide to do next when they engage in a mission that will take place in 1776.

A great first issue with what feels like a simpler story than the one that has been told in previous issues. But that's only because it is focused mainly on Tawny and not a bunch of people across more than one timeline.

This really personal story about Tawny trying to find her kids is proving to be quite a bit of fun. I love her plan to infect the Solutrean people with whatever cold virus she has gotten. As that very much mirrors, what happened to America's Native peoples when the European Settlers came. I also love the fact that Tawny is conscious of the effects that her actions may be having on the future of America.

This was a satisfying conclusion to the story, which leaves Tawny in a place where some other writer can come in and pick her story up for the future. Whatever that will hold.

This first issue lays the groundwork for what I am sure will be a fun story. I can't wait for issue two.

Overall. A great second issue with a cliffhanger that will leave you drooling for more.

Overall. A very satisfying issue, which sets me up perfectly for issue four when its released next month.

One aspect that I haven't mentioned in prior reviews is the fact that there is a feature at the close of each issue in which Hammer Films Historian Marcus Hearn the film and how its reputation has grown since its 1974 release. Hopefully, these features will be replicated in the Graphic Novel when it is released in April.

Overall Cross To Beargets off to a pretty solid start as we get a solid idea of the type of character that Simon is. Hopefully, we'll get more on his older brother Edgar in future issues as I found him to be a rather compelling character. I also liked how it is hinted that The Ripper might well have been a member of the Order.

Overall. A real strong second issue, which ends with The Order riding off to chase down The Ripper.

OverallThis latest issue of Cross To Bear does a great job of exploring the backstory of Simon and Edgar and also allows them to resolve some of their personal issues. I really enjoyed how Edgar talks about how tough and honest life in the west, is so much easier for him. Then his old life when I was forever having to watch his back as the leader of the order. I also enjoyed the idea of the hunters being hunted by the person that they are hunting.

Writer Marko Stojanovi delivers a fantastic twist in this issue, which you don't see coming. And part of the reason for that is the build-up. The issue starts with Edgar mending some fences with Baltimore who he and his late wife adopted. We then go on the hunt for the Ripper, which slowly leads up to the twist about the Ripper not being the same person that killed Edgar's wife. But it's the extra layer to that twist that will blow you away.

The StoryHaving given up his powers as the Iron Fist to save the world. Danny Rand has continued to use his Kung Fu to work as a crime fighter, but his current job of keeping him from a dinner date with his friend Luke Cage. But when a mysterious new Iron Fist shows up who is not properly able to channel the Chi of Shou-Loa. Danny's curiosity gets the better of him as he wants to try and help the mysterious stranger. However, before they can be caught. The new Iron Fist makes a fast getaway back to K'un-Lun.

Meanwhile, back in K'un-Lun Lin-Lie struggles to handle the demon sword shards in his hands from interfering with his ability to channel Shao Lou's, Dragon Chi. But he also has to deal with a few people who are not too happy with him being the new Iron Fist.

Somewhere in the Anoat System Moff Adelhard has told all his troops that the rumored deaths of Darth Vader and the Emperor are not true. He is hoping that this lie will help him retain power for the Empire in whatever form that may take. He has a mysterious group of Acolytes on his side and will do whatever it takes to win the war.

This is a great second chapter for the Insurgency storyline in The Battle Of Jakku series. I look forward to seeing how the other series in this range of books will feed into all of this.

This third issue builds beautifully on the characters and themes that have been established in previous issues. I quite enjoyed the dialogue that takes place between Dameron and his team as well as the surprise reveal of one of their allies. The issue ends on a fantastic cliffhanger. I look forward to reading the next issue.

Overall, this final book of the Insurgency series does a great job of wrapping this up while also setting up a few things for Star Wars Battle Of Jakku 2 Republic Under Siege #1 which will hit comic stores on the 20 November.

Overall, this has been a fantastic series, and I'll be genuinely sad to see it end. I hope Marvel continues to explore stories featuring the legacy Star Wars characters while introducing new ones along the way.