9.3
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (2019) #9 |
Mar 23, 2020 |
"Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" is as quirky, fascinating, and masterfully-crafted as it has been since the first issue. |
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9.2
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Snotgirl #15 |
Mar 16, 2020 |
There may not be another issue of "Snotgirl" for a while, but issue #15 is a damn fine one to be left stewing over. |
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9.2
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Tartarus #3 |
Jun 22, 2020 |
"Tartarus" #3 ends some plot threads while weaving a host more into this riveting series. |
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9
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Monstress #25 |
Feb 3, 2020 |
"Monstress" #25 establishes its new arc by reminding the reader why the series has been so celebrated up until now. |
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9
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Sex Criminals #27 |
Mar 2, 2020 |
Fraction and Zdarsky continue to show the power of a strong vision and drawing penises on things. |
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8.8
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Coffin Bound #5 |
Aug 10, 2020 |
The second arc of "Coffin Bound" shifts protagonists, but keeps the heady themes and tone that make it stand out. |
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8.8
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Future State (2021): Swamp Thing #1 |
Jan 11, 2021 |
A captivating Swamp Thing tale from a creative team that clearly knows that Swamp Thing's tenderness is at the core of the best stories about the character. |
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8.6
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Future State (2021): Immortal Wonder Woman #1 |
Jan 25, 2021 |
This issue delivers two strong stories. They may differ in scope and central character, but not in their quality. |
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8.6
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Money Shot (2019) #5 |
Mar 9, 2020 |
The money shot of "Money Shot" certainly did not disappoint. |
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8.4
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Undiscovered Country #4 |
Feb 24, 2020 |
Deep exploration of characters and upheaval of readers' expectations continue the creativity of the team behind "Undiscovered Country"'. |
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8.3
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Canto: The Hollow Men #1 |
Aug 31, 2020 |
Canto returns with friends and a new, grander adventure in an issue filled with introductions and re-introductions. |
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8.3
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Finger Guns #2 |
Jun 8, 2020 |
A wonderfully human issue, filled with impactful emotional beats. |
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8.3
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Once & Future #13 |
Nov 23, 2020 |
A strong start to the newest arc of "Once and Future", brimming with everything the series has done well up to this point. |
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8.1
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Engineward #3 |
Sep 29, 2020 |
"Engineward" may still be assembling its grand plot machine, but its construction is enchanting. |
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7.8
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Rogue Planet #3 |
Aug 3, 2020 |
Like the flesh totem itself, this series is full of heart and is hard to look away from. |
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7.8
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Space Riders: Vortex of Darkness #1 |
Jul 20, 2020 |
"Space Riders: Vortex of Darkness" #2 gets the skull-spaceship-riding gang back together, setting up for the inevitable fight against an entity eviler than Satan. |
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7.3
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Spider-Man & Venom: Double Trouble #4 |
Feb 10, 2020 |
An all-ages story that will be a highlight of any school library, with enough in it for adults to enjoy too. |
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7.2
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Star Wars Adventures: Return to Vader's Castle: Shadow of Vader's Castle #1 |
Nov 9, 2020 |
A rewarding collection of myths and legends from the worlds of Star Wars, with different, well-matched artists bringing each tale to life. |
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7.1
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Dry Foot #1 |
Sep 14, 2020 |
An immersive setting forms the base from which a group of engaging, humanized characters are about to make some very bad life decisions. |
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6.8
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Heist #3 |
Jan 27, 2020 |
The third issue of Heist continues the series' trend of being an engaging crime caper comic sprinkled with minor issues that slightly dampen its impact. |
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6.2
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Funny Creek #2 |
Aug 17, 2020 |
Some strange character choices and tropiness leave "Funny Creek" #2 stumbling. |
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6.2
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Rising Sun #2 |
Feb 17, 2020 |
"Rising Sun" #2 offers some unique takes on medieval Japan but relies too much on genre conventions to truly stand out. |
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6.2
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White Ash: Glarien #1 |
Feb 15, 2021 |
There are comics out there using similar ideas more successfully, but the artists clearly try to elevate the issue. |
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6.1
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George Perez's Sirens #1 |
Jul 6, 2020 |
Haunting images and sparks of brilliance muddled by sub-standard writing. |
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5.9
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Phantom Starkiller #1 |
Oct 26, 2020 |
"Phantom Starkiller" tried to juggle competing sentiments and ended up wasting the visual potential of the titular character. |
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