Jacob Cordas's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: Comics Bookcase, Multiversity Comics Reviews: 56
8.5Avg. Review Rating

6
Seven Secrets #1

Aug 11, 2020

Seven Secrets #1 struggles with the set-up for the overarching series but will almost certainly turn into a great series as it goes along.

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6
Villainous #1

Oct 14, 2020

Villainous #1 is a satire without sharp enough teeth. It definitely has the pieces of a more interesting story, but this book still needs more time to develop and reach its full potential.

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6.5
Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #1

Mar 17, 2021

While Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #1 doesnt win me over in its first issue, Im still willing to keep going with it - in the hopes it can.

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6.5
Eternals (2021) #1

Jan 6, 2021

Eternals #1 tries to create an epic from discarded corners of the Marvel Universe, and It succeeds when the creative team is allowed to tell the story they want without having to emulate charts from Marvels other recent reimagining.

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7
Ash & Thorn #1

Jun 24, 2020

Its a promising start of a series that is marred by some issues I hope will be ironed out soon. That being said, the concept game here is so strong, I would still recommend buying it and watching how it

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7
Finger Guns #4

Aug 5, 2020

Finger Guns #4 is an occasionally great comic that tries just a little too hard to fit in with what the indie market looks like today. It truly sings it when it stands out, though, and I hope it leans more into it as the story progresses.

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7
Old Haunts #3

Aug 12, 2020

Old Haunts #3 has an arresting opening sequence and a solid continuation of its overarching story.

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7
The Union (2020) #1

Dec 2, 2020

The Union #1 is a promising start to a miniseries that struggles under the weight of being an event tie-in.

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7.5
Eden (2021) #1

May 5, 2021

Eden is the personally my favorite thing that Cullen Bunn has ever written, a sweet and surprisingly moving horror story.

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7.8
Dark Blood #1

Jul 21, 2021

Dark Blood #1 has a few hiccups but is a promising start to an engaging and deeply political new miniseries.

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8
Adventureman (2020) #2

Jul 7, 2020

Adventureman #2 is such a fun comic that even with its occasional stumbles I cant help but be excited for everything that comes next.

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8
An Unkindness of Ravens #1

Sep 22, 2020

An Unkindess Of Ravens #1 is a high school witch comic that mixes horror with hokey to delightful effect.

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8
Bad Mother (2020) #1

Aug 4, 2020

Bad Mother #1 is a sharp, well made start to a pulpy adventure. Any fan of pulp storytelling will feel right at home on every

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8
Edgar Allan Poe (Ahoy): Snifter of Blood #2

Nov 18, 2020

Edgar Allan Poes Snifter Of Blood #2 is a fun and surprisingly complex take on the silliest of horror

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9
Family Tree #6

Jun 17, 2020

Family Tree #6 is an excellent comic featuring easily the best coloring this week, if not this year. Take a break from tending your gardens, watering your plants or transforming into a plant person and read this

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7
Family Tree #8

Aug 26, 2020

Family Tree #8 is a solid issue that continues to avoid providing any answers.

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8
Grendel Kentucky #1

Sep 2, 2020

This is a solid if slow start to a beautifully drawn series.

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8
It Eats What Feeds It #2

Aug 19, 2020

It Eats What It Feeds #2 is a solid continuation of a miniseries that stumbles a bit with the technical elements. With that said though, it is still a joy to

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8
Nuclear Family #1

Feb 24, 2021

Another excellent comic from writer Stephanie Phillips, Nuclear Family #1 is a wonderful take on a cold war nightmare. Philip K. Dick would be proud.

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8
Overwatch: Tracer - London Calling #1

Dec 2, 2020

Tracer - London Calling #1 is one of the most surprisingly successful tie-in comics. It works far better than it should imbuing the world of Overwatch with a whimsy on every page.

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8
Penultiman #3

Dec 11, 2020

Penultiman #3 is tragically comic in its warmth like a dog curling up next to its owner to die while wearing a birthday hat.

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8
Radiant Black #1

Jan 26, 2021

Radiant Black #1 is a compelling first issue that instantly sets up a relatable protagonist and makes me empathetically interested in whats coming next.

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7.8
King In Black: Black Panther #1

Feb 10, 2021

Another strong addition to Marvels King In Black event, King In Black - Black Panther #1 is well written and well drawn - only its coloring occasionally brings it down.

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8.5
King In Black: Black Knight #1

Feb 3, 2021

King in Black: Black Knight #1 is another successful King in Black tie-in. Its fun, funny and furious. It makes me so excited for the upcoming Black Knight mini-series.

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8.3
Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika #1

Jul 28, 2021

Sweet Paprika #1 is a heartfelt horndog of a comic. By becoming the high art version of a weird corner on Deviant Art, it will win over even the most repressed of its readers.

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8.5
Cold Dead War #1

Mar 24, 2021

Cold Dead War #1 is a strong start to a zombie series that creates a dynamic metaphor out of a near tired antagonist.

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7
Faithless: II #1

Jun 9, 2020

Faithless II #1, while still a good comic, is a bit of let down. The first volume was so strong that even this solid output feels like a real missed opportunity. While I will still keep following this series, I cant shake the feeling this couldve been better.

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10
Faithless: II #2

Jul 14, 2020

Faithless II #2 is a return to form after a lackluster first issue. The creative team is clearly on the top of their game. I apologize for ever doubting them.

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10
Faithless: II #3

Aug 18, 2020

Faithless II #3 continues the series exploration of mans ability to corrupt love adding more nuance while wonderfully expanding on the

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7
Faithless: II #4

Sep 16, 2020

Faithless II #4 is a solid comic that stumbles with its conclusion, rushing for a plot development that goes against the characters.

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8.5
Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1

Mar 10, 2021

Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #1 is an excellent start to a new four-part miniseries, and its one that immediately imbues the proceedings with welcome charm and delight.

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8.9
Power Pack (2020) #1

Nov 30, 2020

If you've been following 'Outlawed,' this is a must read. If you haven't been following, this is a must read. Regardless of if you are a child or an adult or one of those man-children that exists only in Judd Apatow movies, this is still a must read. It's cute and cuddly while still packing one hell of a right hook.

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9
Canto & The City of Giants #1

Apr 14, 2021

Unsurprising to anyone following this series, Canto And The City Of Giants #1 is excellent, a delightful continuation of the story weve so far experienced.

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9
I Walk With Monsters #1

Nov 24, 2020

I Walk With Monsters #1 is a perfect first issue that demands to be read. From the first page, it does everything right and never slips up after

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9
Money Shot (2019) #6

Jul 8, 2020

Money Shot #6 is a fun diversion between story arcs. While I may be excited to get to the next plot, I cant help but love every second Im getting to spend with these characters.

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9
Sabrina: Something Wicked #1

Jun 3, 2020

But if it allows me to keep getting Kelly Thompson writing a character she was born to write for and Veronica Fish and Andy Fish drawing such luscious and dynamic pages, I'm going to be coming back as soon as I can for more.

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9
Sea of Sorrows #1

Nov 17, 2020

Sea of Sorrows #1 is a phenomenal start to a horror story. The art and the writing take a solid concept and twist it into a horrifying experience. Read it while wearing a life

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9
Second Coming: Only Begotten Son #1

Dec 15, 2020

Second Coming: Only Begotten Son #1 is a wonderful continuation and a fantastic exploration of living in a dying society with absolutely zero real-world parallels. None whatsoever. Nope. Not a one.

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9
The Goddamned: The Virgin Brides #1

Jun 30, 2020

The Goddamned: The Virgin Brides #1 is an ever better trip into this world than the original series. A filthy, profane fantasy adventure that you should check out.

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9
The Good Asian #1

May 5, 2021

The Good Asian #1 is a phenomenal addition to the world of crime comics, a necessary and daring creation.

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9
Thompson Heller: Detective Interstellar #2

Nov 25, 2020

Thompson Heller: Interstellar Detective #2 is a great addition to the modern noir finding new corners to explore all the topics the genre is built to discuss. Hammett would be proud of this addition to the canon.

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9
Undiscovered Country #8

Sep 22, 2020

Undiscovered Country #8 is the most visually arresting issue of a series that has prided itself on visual imagination. The coloring especially continually finds creative new ways to make the world alive.

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10
Canto: The Hollow Men #1

Aug 25, 2020

Canto II: The Hollow Men #1 is a fairy tale for an era of rebellion. It is a story I needed and one we all need right now.

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9.5
Canto: Lionhearted #1

Jul 14, 2021

Yep, Canto III: Lionhearted #1 is as good as this series has been from its start. At this point, there are few series in all of comics that are of as consistently high quality as Canto.

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9.8
King In Black: Thunderbolts #1

Jan 13, 2021

A textbook example of how great an event tie-in comic can be, King In Black Thunderbolts #1 is phenomenally told, fantastically drawn, and just so goddamn good.

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9.8
Mamo #1

Jul 7, 2021

Mamo #1 is a folk tale comic book that invites you in and never lets you leave. Its a fey story for the faint of heart.

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10
A Man Among Ye #1

Jun 17, 2020

If you like pirates, this is for you. A Man Among Ye #1 signals the start of a phenomenal and prescient take on the genre. If you arent a fan of pirates, still read this. Your mind will probably be

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10
A Man Among Ye #2

Aug 19, 2020

A Man Among Ye #2 is a perfect pirate story with easily the best page layouts of the year. Every member of the creative team is at the peak of their ability. Attention needs to be given before the ship sets out and never comes back to

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10
Billionaire Island #2

Jul 1, 2020

Billionaire Island #2 succeeds not just as an amazing humor comic by an all-star team but as a wonderful continuation of everything the first issue sets up. Spend whatever you need to to pick up your copy and then regret having to live in a society with money after you read it. But hey, at least you have a copy of this outstanding comic.

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10
Billionaire Island #6

Sep 15, 2020

Billionaire Island #6 is a gut punch of an ending. It is equal parts hilarious and tragic. This is the late-stage capitalism satire we need right now, even if it isnt the one we want.

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10
Decorum #2

Jun 10, 2020

Decorum #2 is a comic made by a group of brilliant creative minds all at the top of their game. To not read this is to miss out on one of the best comics out right now. Abandon whatever you are doing while reading this so you can go out and buy it.

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10
Lonely Receiver #1

Sep 2, 2020

Everything about this book works. Every creative choice is the right one. Every word and line perfectly placed.

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10
On the Stump #4

Aug 5, 2020

On The Stump #4 continues an amazing series bringing it to new heights. It is perfectly drawn, perfectly written and perfectly enjoyable.

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10
That Texas Blood #1

Jun 23, 2020

That Texas Blood #1 is a smart and perfectly paced neo-western noir. Put on your favorite country album, pour two fingers of whiskey and enjoy this excellent experience.

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10
Wynd (2020) #1

Jun 16, 2020

This is great. Everything comes together to make another excellent BOOM! comic from another excellent team. Read it if you like comics that are good.

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10
Wynd (2020) #3

Aug 26, 2020

Wynd #3 is another perfect issue in a series that can do no wrong.

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