Jodi Odgers's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: Multiversity Comics Reviews: 25
7.9Avg. Review Rating

9.3
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
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
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
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
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
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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8.6
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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8.8
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
Money Shot (2019) #5

Mar 9, 2020

The money shot of "Money Shot" certainly did not disappoint.

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8.4
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
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
Finger Guns #2

Jun 8, 2020

A wonderfully human issue, filled with impactful emotional beats.

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8.3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Funny Creek #2

Aug 17, 2020

Some strange character choices and tropiness leave "Funny Creek" #2 stumbling.

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6.2
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
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
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
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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