I looked at this book a couple of times before choosing to put, erm, digital pen to digital paper. Ahoy books look to mess with your idea of the world. It is great to see that this modus operandi is still in full swing.

A warlord that caused a curse, could it be Kulan Gath? Niles will need to work hard to move away from the expectations set by previous series. Following this well paced first issue, with it's initial set-ups, I have every faith that we are in for an intriguing and surprising quest. May be we will be damned if we do and damned if we don't!

Its a fact that I am not a huge horror / magic fan. That said, there is enough going on in this book to entertain throughout. The characters work, there is a real threat and there is a level of complexity to events. Andolfo's fans will see that that this books sells well.

This book is great read that instantly makes me want to back track and find the first issue before next months conclusion. Hopefully Mr Lindsay remembers that he owes me a happy ending!

I am not sure what I was expecting for a book that has a pre-order of, reportedly, 170K. The book doesn't reinvent the wheel, nor does it really set the 'Cats amongst the pigeons. Instead, we get a fun book that features the hallmarks of a classic fan favourite cartoon.

This book is not for me. Whilst I can appreciate the ambitious nature of the book, I can't get past the trope driven storyline or the bland unimaginative art models

Whether the art and colors work for you or not is a matter of taste; what cannot be argued is the fact that the robots are instantly recognisable, both visually and in tone; there is no disguising those facts!

I love noir detective books, I love the setups in this book and look forward to the many twists and turns that the reader and Tate will undoubtedly take as we both follow Vera into this very kink friendly series.

Fifty years is truly worth a celebration. There has to be said about the sort of longevity that doesn't require constant reboots and restarts. Sure, there has been the had "toe dipped in to water' with alternative Sonja's but in the end, it's Sonja herself that remains true to herself thanks to the range of excellent creators, with Grbekk and Geovani adding to that list.

Fifty years is truly worth a celebration. There has to be said about the sort of longevity that doesn't require constant reboots and restarts. Sure, there has been the had "toe dipped in to water' with alternative Sonja's but in the end, it's Sonja herself that remains true to herself thanks to the range of excellent creators, with Grbekk and Geovani adding to that list.

Over the last 14 years, I have had rescue cats; one that supposedly hated people, but really didn't, and one who seemingly chose me. I have seen the first hand nature of the hopeful looks, the desperate looks and the resigned looks from the animals that exist in such places. Using the pound as a setting gives the book an instantly recognisable authoritarian element. The influences that shape this book are very clear; your enjoyment of the book may depend on how you feel about homages as a whole.

All in all, this is a satisfying conclusion to this series that seems to have been going on forever. What would you expect from a consummate professional such as Dan Abnett, who still leaves enough breadcrumbs for a follow up run or one-shot.

When it comes to keeping fans appetite whetted, Dark Horse has to be one of the best companies around. Their one-shots and mini-series seem to have a point to make or a step in the characters journey, unlike other companies with a pointless six part run that goes nowhere! This book is a true winter solstice for Hellboy fans!

I will be the first to admit that I may not have given Legendary Red Sonja the attention she deserves, possibly for a couple of reasons. One, I like Sonja in her time for the most part; Amy Chu's fun run is an exception to that rule. Secondly, there is a ton of Sonja books and runs published by Dynamite. With that said, I was quietly impressed by this one-shot, maybe it's time to revise my stance a little.

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Be warned, the book features language that some would find offensive; being locked in prison has given the alleged Deviant Killer something of a closed mind when it comes to looking at his own place within the world of 1973 and the following years. Tynion's holiday of horror provides much thought provoking and unease. The most wonderful tine of the year? Humbug!

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I love this book, there is no getting away from that; Marini ticks all the boxes, great writing coupled with gorgeous art with seams and seams of thigh high stockings. What's not to love?

The book is an odd affair. Is it trying to be funny book? Is it serious? Is it serving to re-introduce a new range of characters? The truth will out, I'm sure, though I wonder how many readers will stick around to find out.

James Bond is one of the quintessentially British icons, and should be celebrated as such. Phillip Kennedy Johnson has the unenviable task of trying to morph the various versions of Bond, be it book or movies, into a cohesive character, whilst creating a sort of timeless period that could be past or present; that is, I think is the biggest achievement in Kennedy's writing and plotting.

This book was a lot more fun than I expected it to be, effectively resetting players into another crusade, or is that fools errand?

The tone of the book is kind of odd. At points, it is quite dark, in others it's quite fun with a recurring joke running through the book in contrast to the art that lacks seriousness, whilst building on the fun. With so many vibes in play, it will be interesting to see which, if any of them, will become the major focus.

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I was buying the previous Sheena book before I felt it ran out of steam. Hopefully with a distinct setup, story compression will not eke out the fun elements that is so prevalent in this engaging first issue.

I could debate whether the monsters that Cindy faces are part of a mental health condition or an extrapolation. of real life issues or even if they are real at all. Instead I am going to leave that up to you to decide, preferring to enjoy the trials and tribulations of a young girl disillusioned by life, with the love of her dog and best friend her only tangible joy.

A book that like most of this run from issue 6 or so on. has promised so much and somehow failed to deliver anything of any real import.

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A fun book that maybe tries too hard to be relevant in the bigger DS9 universe. This might be an editorial decision; not everything has to revolve around one of the over reaching arcs that were a feature of the shows later seasons.

After two very successful mini-series, I was wondering where Ardai, and Joanna to some extent, would go next. The lure of resting laurels is strong, yet Ardai has refused to go down the "more of the same route (please take note Marvel and DC), and instead fleshed out the Gun Honey world, with shades of grey that match the doing bad things for good reason motif's that have been in play previously.

An interesting take on the whole "with great power, comes.. parable that is synonymous with comic books, deliver on the worst of human nature. What dark joy!

I thought that this story of series of stories more precisely had ran its course. I am very pleased to see that I was wrong. This run, with Vampi on different worlds allows for the character to interact with a range of cast and environs. What more could a super hot vampire from another planet want?

The dialogue is as sharp as ever, each character has their own voice, the level of consistency through the entire run is impressive.

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I have often stated that Zenescope books are, for me at least, a guilty pleasure. I am sorry to that the the pleasure aspect has been dwindling for awhile with books such as Grimm Fairy Tales, Van Helsing and this in some sort of holding pattern. Surely the time to press forward has to be soon otherwise I won't feel guilty about stopping reading them at all.

I have missed a trick with this book and I am now in something of a dilemma; do I go looking for the back issues or wait for the ubiquitous trade? A rock and a hard place for sure. This problem is borne from the fantastic creative work of Lemire and Nguyen.

I love Star Trek. Some how Trek manages its various continuity elements better than Star Wars; trying t o explain where Rogue One fits into Star Wars to my wife is painful. Is it this flexibility, handling different time threads or even universes that makes Trek so endearing to so many? I don't have the answer. What I do know is, that despite the off-key elements here, I am all in on another series to boldly go, where we may have been before!

FCBD comics are hard to analyse. Last year, for example, I was so looking forward to Dark Web after the Spider-Man FCBD offering and look how that turned out? Still, taking it as it is, this book demonstrates everything that is great and not so great about the current X-corner of the Marvel Universe.

Bored over bawd is a perfect way to describe this book. Dynamite should look at the target audience for this character, raise the books rating and give the Barbarella fans a book that encapsulates their heroine, not turning her into an impotent caricature of herself.

Horror is hard to do in comics books, I have said that previously. As good as the writing can be, and it is excellent here, with no music to add to the tension or jump scares, that shock factor can be missing. I think, looking a this book, Jordie Bellaire is, to all intents and purposes, the maestro conducting the timbre and tone of the book that, under the work of Tynion and Blanco, will provide even bigger shocks down the line.

This book is a great example of who the creative process should work, with writer, artist, colorists and letterer producing their best work for a character that Dynamite have breathed new life into over the last few years.

Captain Marvel, with Kelly Thompson as writer is, by far, the most consistent Marvel put out. The quality of writing is excellent, with Thompson giving us a Carol that we can love, no mean feat given how the character has been used in the past.

If like me you like the older tongue-in-cheek stories or even if you love the Rocketeer or King, than this book is a must! For everyone else, a simple, yet fun book awaits!

I used to love Zenescope's unapologetic mission statement. Somewhere along the line though, things have changed. Sure, the covers still fit their bill, but the interior art is nowhere near the same level. With so many new threats; seen every issue it seems, in Grimm, Robyn and Van Helsing, maybe its time for Zenescope to re-evaluate their stable of big bads'. As it is, the continued use of new threats only serves to create a faceless army as such, with no defining elements and totally replaceable, though Zenescope may find that their reader aren't so!

I am uncertain what I expected from a Dejah Thoris book. I do know that this wasn't it, at all. Sure, Dejah lives in a secluded type of world, with threats always having to come within. That may be one story retold over and over, but at least the art could fit my expectations!

Dark Horse, kings of the mini-series format, have allowed Snyder and Manapul to produce a giant sized issue. which allows Snyder's script to breath without the confines of 22 pages. This gives book a more fuller, grander, more epic feel to proceedings. It also means that you will be done in three issues, albeit at a higher price point. For the swathes of Snyder fans out there, this is another great example of the world outside of Batman!

I am going to admit that Greek gods bore me! In fact, most gods bore me. With that said, London has entwined various influences, be it John Wick or Kill Bill, into something of a Greek Tragedy !

With shades of Hotel California ringing in my ears after reading this book, I am intrigued to see where Lemire "keeps on trucking will drive the character forward. Is it just survival or is there something else in play down the line? I wonder what Dom would give for Optimus prime right about now?

This book is going to split opinions, for a variety of reasons. One, the idea of knocking the "white saviour whilst also providing a kind of alternative saviour element could be off putting to some. Second, the humour content is huge, with not just the characters getting in the act, but also the creators looking to break the fourth wall several times to deliver direct messages to the readers. They aren't the first to try this trick, nor will they be the last. How you feel about that type of thing may change how you look at this book. If, this causes a negative impact, it would be a shame as you would miss out on a fun read.

It may seem that the end is in sight, now that Buffy is "in the know, but with Gailey you have a writer who is always looking to extend the story. Having gone eleven issues to get this far, I am pretty sure the climax of the story or how the overall arc affects Buffy and Willow done the line are not going to be resolves in just a couple of issues. This then is great news for fans of this thorough and thoughtful alternative to the regular Buffy-verse.

First issues are always a tricky endeavour. Those involved have to entice the reader, drop a new set of characters and situations and get the reader to care about them, prior to upsetting the apple cart. In these regards, I think that Guggenheim and Greenwood have managed their respective workloads well, creating an enjoyable fun ride that may have legs.

Whilst not wholly my cup of tea, there is enough familiarity from the inherent influences to create a general interest in the book. How and if this translates into enjoyment and genuine belly laughs will depend on what's to come. "Ahead full impulse, seems to be the course of action here.

Horror isn't normally my kind of thing, and the influences on show are rather obvious at this early stage. Still, there is enough going on to intrigue enough to see what happens next issue.

An interesting read, cleverly mixing the readers expectations to deliver a book that feeds on some old school paranoia, with the need for belonging and family.

A fun romp comes to an end, or as Abnett himself, could this actually be a beginning?

I get that comics have to have crossovers, and I understand why they can be popular, but at this point I would love to return to regular scheduling programming! There are still overhanging web threads that need resolving. Like a good meal, things take a while to simmer; if you leave it to long though, the meal is spoiled. I would hate for that to happen to what was a revitalised Spider-Man book.

Comparisons abound, when made are purely metaphorical. The idea of a disliked police force and a multi tier society can be seen in any number of movies and books. By taking this road, Thompson is showing her writing mettle for those that may think she is just all about a certain Carol. I am massively impressed by the setup of this book and look forward to how things play out.

This second issue continues its setup phase, with the climax looking to move things forward. How can things get worse Elsie? Guess we will find out.

Not for the faint-hearted, this book is an excellent addition to the very cluttered horror genre, with its clever use of sub-genres that cater to many, many nightmares!

By using team aspects to Captain Marvel's, Kelly Thompson is showing readers not just her ability to deliver high quality storytelling, demonstrating a fantastic understanding of the character. She has also established herself as the type of writer that I would love to see take on the Avengers; how many time have the Avengers been in Carol's book and vice verse? I am not sure the book could commercially be re-packaged as "Consistent Captain Marvel, though it is fully descriptive and accurate. Another great issue!

This book has a disturbing theme intertwined throughout, which may not be obvious from the Preview World description. To enjoy the book you are going to have be ready for mature content, which you may find disturbing; disturbing demonstrates the excellent world creating wiring of Daniel Kraus.

So there you have it. Another version of the DC Universe is coming to a close. Next month sees the start of the Dawn of DC and with it more changes for a range of characters. Who better than Big Blue to kick things off?

As mentioned, I have missed quite a bit of the Something is Killing the Children run, this book was a great read, seeing as it serves a number of aspects. Firstly, it provides history and context to toe ongoing series. Secondly, it moves the main character through their journey, and finally, looks to set up the wheels in motion for future issues and plot points. All in all, a reach that is firmly met by its grasp!

With the main aspect of the book standing revealed, this book has kind of misplaced its uniqueness, which is a huge shame. Still with Abnett on board, there is a sense of the writing falling in line with more standard expectation. Of course, now that she is free from the curse, I hope that Sonja returns to her usual clothing choice. I guess that Immortal Red Sonja was fun while it lasted. I just didn't expect for that end to be issue #8 prematurely.

Vampirella Strikes is a kind of old school book, with a strong female lead in her classic costume, written by a writer who clearly loves the character.

As frustrating as the odd quibbles in this issue are, on the whole, this mini series has been a fun read from the get go, with its mix of action, sexiness, curves and bullets. I am looking forward to next run, for sure.

Issue 4 is the wrong book to use as jump in point. Rose's story may have started small, with the focus on her, but every interaction has been marred by her addiction, whether she is fighting it or succumbing to it; a heady cocktail that unapologetically does not promise a happy ending.

If i have said once, I must have said it a million times, Captain Marvel under the writing of Kelly Thompson is consistently the best book Marvel are putting out, month in month out. Thompson mixes up genuine threat, X-Men excepting, with a sense of family that displays true emotions from the characters.

It is well known that Zenescope can be a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. Generally, I enjoy the Tales of Terror, the holiday specials and Van Helsing is on my pull list! I remember when Grimm Fairy Tales, under Pat Shand, read like a budget Chris Claremont, with long reaching arcs and character development. Now, this book seems stuck in telling the same type of stories over and over and now the art, once a key part of the Zenescope brand, has devolved. Why then, would you buy this book?

This third issue is a tough read; not for any drop in the writing. There is a lot of darkness on show, be it the darkness of secrets, the weight of responsibility or the pressure of living several lies; it all comes to ahead here. Klein sprinkles in a couple of possible future elements which may have an impact, Time will tell. As it is, I am still intrigued as to where Rose will crash land.

Having never watched the show or read the previous volumes, I have nothing to really compare this to. I can't even say if it is as good as the previous volumes. What I can say is that this is an enjoyable read, with the focus on a pair of courting couples with hints at ongoing elements. Even one issue in, I am hoping that Harry and Asta stay the the course.

I am a big fan of the first series and this second run hasn't disappointed in terms of storytelling and character developments, to go along with the sexiness of character who oozes sex appeal and a stronger sense of self-reliance.

After reading a spate of horror book due to Halloween, I wasn't really looking to take yet another walk on the scary side. Booher, Shehan and company have delivered a first issue that intrigues, mystifies and carries the strength of the lead characters through that which they think they want.

If you want the book to be more about form than substance, at least be consistent with the form. Here, this book feels like the type of book that non-comic book fans will use to vilify the industry. I wonder what the book would have looked like of Marc Silvestri had more input or supplied the art?

A fun book, that is an enjoyable romp, filled with characters who make logical decisions for the now, regardless with what this may mean down the line. Soule raises the ante as the Stones think they are finally out from under the hammer.

Never being much of an Iron Man fan, I was unsure how much I would enjoy this book. For me, I would have preferred more Tamara and Felicia; with the inclusion of the Iron Cat armour Tony was bound to be involved. With the main crux of the story being the tension between the ladies, Tony should have been a modus operandi; instead, I sometimes felt that Black Cat was a guest star in her own book. Hopefully this balance will be redressed in the aforementioned Black Cat Mary Jane mini.

This book is not for the faint hearted. With some topics of the books being easily identified, it is the idea of what does consent mean that actually powers the book. The smoke and mirrors aside, there's no real reason documented as to why Domino does what she does. It will be interesting to see these motivations, possibly hinted at in places, comes to light. With the terseness of the locales, art and script, I would hate for something supernatural to supplant the not-quite-real-world styling of this issue.

This book is based on an interesting idea; who is killing the Gods of the Star Trek universe. Gods and religion particularly have been fertile ground for Trek in the past, for good and bad. This is an ongoing series with a quest at its core. As with every book with a quest as its core keeping that interest going can be a bit of hard slog. "Where no one has gone before' at least has the idea of new things. Sure, I guess there will still be the new "no one gone before as the crew looks to save the creators.

There is enough here for the whole range of Grimm fans, whether it be those who read Zenescope for the stories or for the cheesecake art that accompanies them.

With so much going on, there will be a story element that you may enjoy more than others. if thats the case, are the remaining elements enough to help you through the book? The flip is that by losing her sobriety, the various elements will have an impact on Rose, with her reactions and actions possibly crashing further.

Despite the fun and the possibly over long setup for a killer punchline, some could say that this book has a more subversive message; armour covering Sonja equals bad, so therefore keep her in her classic chainmail bikini. That's a debate for anyone else, as for me, I will take this book as a fun diversion from the more standard approach to Sonja.

I am not a huge fan of the A.X.E event, having read a couple of issues from the main arc (don't get me started about the resurrection of Steve Rogers) and a number of tie-in books. This issue is on par with the Amazing Spider-Man issue, though without the pathos that goes hand-in-hand with Peter Parker. Instead, Thompson manages to keep Carol on her toes through the continued us of her supporting cast, be they sister, friend or even cat / Flerkin.

Another fantastic chapter(s) of the life of Ethan Reckless, provided by a trio of creators who are clearly enjoying their time together, evident from how each aspect interacts and adds to the others creating the highest quality of story telling.

This is a book that I was intrigued with, from the cover coupled with the few Masquerade appearances I have. Maybe it's me, maybe my expectations are too high. After all, who would expect a book about three ladies dressed in red and thigh high boots to be sexy?

This book is a mixed bag for me, not of content but of intent. Point one, with all the multiverse shenanigans going on it is refreshing to see someone try to take a step backward. Point two, Spider-Man is always more entertaining for me when Peter is the focal point not Spider-Man. this is probably why I am enjoying the majority fo the Wells / Romita JR. Amazing Spider-Man run. I am sure that with all the fans that Slott and Bagley have, this book will become a huge hit.

This is a true mishmash of a book. after showing this to my wife, Mrs H promptly stated "it looks like the letters are for a four year old and the art a twenty year old. This then is a great analysis of this book; buy it if you like half dressed women and poster page art. If, on the other hand, you want a horror book with a Buffy vibe, you will need to look elsewhere.

I want to hate this book. I wanted to bash it for the interruptions to the main flow of the ongoing run. Yet Wells has shown the importance of that special person, for not just Peter and by doing so, could lead to some interesting places.

An enjoyable mash up of the medieval and zombie tropes, that whilst playing within the expected confines of each is well produced that engages the reader .

Adult themes with adult images isn't anything new in comic books, and I am pleased for the diversity that exist on the rack. That said, after reading this I find myself not really caring who gets who, or who helps who or who ends up with who. The interaction between the characters doesn't quite work, which regardless of the amount of sex on show, has to work to make the book engaging.

This book started with an interesting premise, and truth be told, the book has a consistent approach. I am a tad bored though; having "all-new, all-different would be more fun if every publisher wasn't doing the exact same thing. As it is, i am sat waiting for the stake to drop, proverb-ally.

Not being a huge Hawkeye fan, I was kind of on the fence when this book came down the pipe. With that said, what I found was an enjoyable little romp that succeeds in hits aim to bring the Thunderbolts back in a way that fits the current Marvel city scape.

A surprise book from the outset, that impresses a cynic like me with its "it is what it is honesty, in an easy going, charming and fun read.

With horror not being my cup of tea, I have to work a little harder to try and enjoy it. With Cullen Bunn however, you get a writer who can wrap emotional stories around the expected and, dare I say, the familiar things in the dark.

An impressive first issue, that if you are a Declan Shalvey fan or a fan of the espionage elements, you should enjoy.

With Detective Comics taking a horror stance to Batman's crusade, it is left to Chip Zdarsky to bring the more expected style of superhero action in Batman. Man, does he deliver! An action packed issue, with a rash of family members all to try and take down Failsafe!

This book was to have the first appearance of the Red Canary, and she does appear, though blink and you may miss her. Middle point of the story and the heroes are still licking their wounds. I do sometimes worry about continuity, given the amount of character who have their own books and stories; can Nightwing spend this much time away from Bldhaven? Overall though, I am in for the ride. lets see where it ends.

I don't know what is going on with comics at times. One week they are fantastic and blows my socks off and others they make me wanna burn my collections due to their consistently inconsistent nature.

Now that all the hype of The Batman has passed by, it's perhaps time to get back to what Batman does best! With two new creative teams on the main bat-books, the excellent The Knight mini series, regardless of the varied crossover books (of mixed quality), this could be a rich vein for Batman.

I persevered with the Vampi Dracula series right up the not an ending ending. This book though, doesn't have the same level of detail, art wise, and features ideas that I am not really interested in, making this one for the serious Vampi and/or Christopher Priest fans.

Is this the best book you will see this week. Nope, not at all. But is it the worst one? Again, nope not at all. I quite like the extended issues format with minor carry overs from previous books. This method works for both returning and new readers alike. It is true that despite the high production values, Zenescope books can still be a little off kilter when it comers to interior art. Fix that and I assure you that more people would be buying their books. As for now, Zenescope remains a guilty pleasure.

Away from the world of Gotham and the Justice League, Snyder has a reputation of delivering fantastic work. Without the pressures of working on a cross media icon, and being free to tell hisstory, I am sure that this book will be another blaze of glory for him.

Another Rocketeer series see the a number of things that we have seen before, is it homage or repetition? Whilst the case could be made either way, I am going homage. I love The Rocketeer from way back, from the King of the Rocketmen serial, through Dave Stevens and of course the movie. There is a slight nod to trying to change things up, so we will see where those storylines go.

This book was a complete surprise for me. Back in the day, I loved the Hawk novels and this book, talking vulture notwithstanding, brought back all those memories. I am very interested in this run; "ride 'em cowboy!

This run has left me frustrated for quite some time. Part of the problem is the lack of progress over the longer run, extended by late books; the lack of Batman; should the book have been called Joker Catwoman and finally, the fact that I bought into the idea in the first place and still have this issue to pick up from my local comic book shop. King may well work best on books that sit under the title, such as Rorschach or Supergirl. As a Batman fan, I want more than 12 issues that feel like it is in a continual holding pattern.

The Vamp is a great idea, a new twist on an existing character that is just different enough to the original, in both look and environs, that it can feel fresh. I do wish that the story was spread over two issue; perhaps with more pages the greater development would have lead to a more balanced reading experience.

Amazing Spider-Man has been a revelation since it's soft reboot / renumbering. Wells and Romita JR. along with Menyz and Caramagna are pulling out all the stops. With six months missing from our knowledge, I am sure that the level of quality will not diminish in the slightest.

An actual all-new and all-different Sonja that borrows from a myriad of sources, which includes magical armour which is an idea used differently in Sonja traditional book, is a surprisingly enjoyable read.

I cannot state how impressive this run has been to date. We are clearly heading somewhere with this book, giving that we are not that far from #900, and we all know what has been promo'd for that! Its a fun time to be a Spider-Man fan!

Captain America, as a book, seems to be polarising in much the same way that Superman can be. Does Cap work better on a team rather than on his own? Is that why the MCU movies Winter Soldier and especially Civil War feel like de facto Avengers movie? I am quite interested in Cap, so I will be keeping an eye on this run.

There have been a number of these specials over the years, so you know what you are going to get re the style of the book and the art. If it's your thing, great; if it's not your thing, then its great as well, given how many different books, topics and genres that exist on the comic book racks.

Three issues in and I am not sure if we have actually progressed that much story wise. Throw in the "shark and you have an issue that aims top be spectacular, and succeeds in places, that somehow still feels flat in places.

I understand the need to pay homage to that which you love. It's a laudable idea and thanks to a Youngblood type cover, Luna is clearly wearing his heart on his comic, rather than his sleeve. For me, I am not certain that Luna manages to achieve his lofty goal, though I applaud his effort.

It has been a given that over the last year to eighteen months, it is fair to say that Zdarsky's Daredevil has been Marvel's success. With that said, under Wells and Romita JR., this could be year the Spider-Man climbs back to top spot!

This book reads great in places, looks great in places, but there are too many inconsistencies in both areas to fully immerse the reader into Jasmine's world. With that said, Jasmine is an interesting character that will undoubtedly pass though my review pile again in the future. Maybe I will even wish it so.

I really wanted to like this book; the tweets piqued my interest and as I said, Vault have a great track record. So I am a tad disappointed that things like the name mix-up occurred. There is question of what is so special about the data. Hopefully this will have a big impact giving some much needed weight to the story.

I have been on a bit of a Zenescope kick of late. Robyn Hood has been good; Van Helsing more so. Here, the solid plotted arc elements, both previous elements and future teases are well handled. It's a shame that the art doesn't quite meet Franchini's ambitious story.

So the "old order changeth once more, though constants remain as always. Pepose takes the "changeth idea an applies it to key parts of the story, not happy to mix up the team. Savage Avengers, very much like Justice League Dark is an odd book at times, with a mix of ideas and characters that shouldn't fit; surely lady Daredevil is better suited to the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen instead of getting mixed up in timey-whimey stuff? Still I am sure fans of the characters involved could have their curiosity piqued and in doing so, could be in for a pleasant surprise.

This book should appeal to a raft of people. Of course fans of the original book should check it out. The book is also an examination of what it takes to go get your dreams. Sure, becoming a taxi driver sound like a wrong turn for a film maker, but Cohen, via Chabout shows that no matter where you are, you can always use what is around you to get to where you want to be. Just be nice to the cab driver that may help you get there!

Being not really sure what to expect from this book, I have to say I found the whole book charming in a subtly horrifying way. I do have reservations about the longevity of the premise; once the fun has stopped with all the wishes, will there be enough left tin the tank to resolve the problems caused? I could wish for a conclusion, but I think that would mean missing so many interesting ideas and observations.

This is a great, fun read that takes a bunch of well known ideas and thoughts of death and the reaper, mixes them around to produce something new. Under the clever writing of Phillips and the gorgeous art of Flaviano, death and dying has never been as fun or looked as good.

Thomas Sneigoski has a lot of credit in the Machine bank; part of it is that he is a great guy, a consummate pro. The other part is that he know how to tell a great story. This new book is no exception!

AWA thrive on this type of mature storyline; sometimes its not clear who the good and bad guys are or if there are good guys, they are fragile as if one more bad case or situation will break them forever. The fact these types of characters are driven to fight the good fight is matter of their own personal issues as much as it is in protecting others in the world. It is this level of ambiguity that makes this book an interesting read.

Overall, I enjoyed the slice of noir gumshoe. Black clearly shows his appreciation for the trope, hitting all the bases well. I am very interested in seeing Black develop as a writing for both his own crowd-funded project and his work for hire.

Any interesting book, that maybe suffers from an odd release date; a somewhat Christmas themed book coming out after Easter? All things considered, this grump of Kris Kringle, a different type of bad Santa could offer a new insight on what you have to do to make the Naughty List.

The publishing schedule may mean that we have to wait a while for each book, but all told, Catwoman Lonely City is well worth the wait.

For a slice of Zenescope charm, I don't think you can go wrong with book; it fits their production model well, wearing its heart on its barely covered cleavage. All the tropes are on show, sexy women, horror, gore and monster all make an appearance, in what is as at rue one-shit affair.

As stated earlier, when I first looked at this book I was ready to bash it for yet another multi-verse / alternative universe story. I am so glad that I gave the book a second reading. Sure, you could say that the status quo has changed, but it done in a way that intrigues rather than cause an eye roll. Gailey clearly has her beats down well, in well paced fun book.

I have to say, that for a book that held zero expectations from me, I enjoyed the ride. With the hints and nods to possible extension of Jimmy's corner of the Zenescope world, I would be quite happy to revisit and see how things are progressing for the cleaner-wanting-to-be-hunter and the rest of his little circle of influence

Sonja is fun character when she is a fish out of water. Take her Amy Chu run in the modern world and the Vampi Sonja team-up from Jordi Bellaire; Sonja versus Merlin is the sort of into the unknown book that has the same potential. Now, at the mercy of an outfit, I bet she wishes, like some of her fan do, that she stayed with the bikini look.

There is quite a lot of words to this issue and Esposito and Sharland do well to ensure that the art is not diminished.

It's good to see The Rocketeer back on the rack, albeit for a four issue run. With the talents involved in this project, I am sure that the sky is the limit!

For a first issue in an event, this book is off to a great start, especially impressive is the lack of any real need to read Robin or Deathstroke to get caught up. However, you must be at least partly familiar with City of Bane in order to recognise one particular stumbling block!

So another female led book that I was buying from Marvel gets cancelled. Should I take it personally? By keeping Jess in her own corner of the Marvel Universe, coupled with a stay on low down, the latter used on a previous volume and on Ms. Marvel (Carol). Maybe Jess is a character that works best in groups; imagine a detective duo of Jessica Drew and Jessica Jones! But who am i kidding, Marvel would only cancel it after a few issues regardless.

For a fun read, there are a couple of things that annoyed me. Firstly, I thought that Alfred's grave was on the Wayne grounds, not in a city site. The other thing was the inclusion of a Shadow War lead in. Surely this could have been completed in a more natural way, given that all the characters were on show earlier in the book. That said, Williamson is keeping the book interesting with tweak and turns playing against the standard expectation of Damian's behaviours.

I have to say that calling a book Beyond the Beyond, yet featuring a stymied society that features a runaway from said society. It's like a planet that the Enterprise came across mixed with Logan's Run.

There is a risk that when you nail your success to an idea or trope, that you can be judged by that which has gone before. Thankfully, Gunn, Blanch and Wallis have taken their inspiration. and ran in a completely bonkers yet fun direction.

First issue jitters aside, this is a pretty fun book even if the tone of Han seems a little jovial rather than sarcastic. I suppose some of this could be down to the fact that he still has high hopes for the job that gives him “more wealth than he can imagine”. The trick, like other books set mid movies, is not to stray too far from the future that the reader knows is coming, whilst offering something new. Thats may be tricker than trying to pull the ears off a gundark!

I have to say that I thoroughly this madcap styled book. A touch of Lost Boys, Rex Manning and vampires; what's not to like? Whilst Zenescope have their fans who love Grimm Fairy Tales, Robyn Hood et al, its good to see the publisher try different things in order to add their existing portfolio of established characters.

This second issue sorts of restarts the main story, after last issues mainly introduction of sorts, the thrust of the arc is moving forward. Piest has a huge following, I am reading Vampirella Unholy. It will be interesting to see if Priest's style change to accommodate his very different leading ladies.

For. writer that can be divisive, King has taken a step back from huge epics, to smaller, almost inmate stories in comparison. It's change that I think will garner a lot of new fans, how had previously felt waylaid by his Batman run and the aforementioned Heroes and Bat Cat books. Let see what the next five books in this new limited series fare. As it is, King and co are off to a great start!

When I first looked at this book, I was kind of all over the place, given the way Tarzan is shown and how he speaks. But, as they say in football, after further review I enjoyed the chaos and the art, which pretty much describes the whole Die!namite affair.

I have to applaud Zenescope for their current publishing model. Larger issue one-shots mean that stories can be told, for the most part, in a one and done fashion that an Ol' Timer like me can appreciate. True, there are threads that connect the books, more so than in other books, but you get the idea. As for this Robyn book, it's a fun read that has part resolution though leaves a larger portion unresolved than I expected.

The last page of the book is going make you either cheer or wince. Initially, I was cheering but on reflection, I am not so sure. Part of me expects a bait and switch. Williamson, through this run, has realised that to make Robin fun, you need to show how much Damian feels about those around him. Therefore the next issue could be make or break for Damian.

An interesting read with some relevance in todays eco sensitive world, which marries its message with action in a non preachy way. A good start!

A restart or rebirth of sorts, this book takes back the Ghost Rider horror element after having Robbie Reyes in the Avengers. I like Robbie's Rider fine, but to me Johnny Blaze is always Ghost Rider, the same way that Bruce Wayne will always be Batman, and before anyone asks, no it has nothing to do with sharing names! A great start and a welcome return to a character that has been on the sidelines for way too long!

I have been critical of Kings writing in the past, be it the meandering Heroes in. Crisis or the seemingly going noewhere of Batman Catwoman. Yet this book, purchased as a guilty pleasure has been, for me, his best work. Evley's art makes you want to plough through the book, yet Kings wordy script means you have to spend time on each page, which makes you appreciate the art even more; a true creative symbiotic relationship that allows the reader to fully immerse themselves into the this run.

Amidst the art changes, letterer Jeff Eckleberry remains the constant professional with easy to read fonts that help the reader adjust to the very different story and art styles on show. This book is a tale of two great bookends that bring everything that makes a great Vampi book; flirty banter, heart warming moments with a touch of faith, or even love thrown into the cauldron. Bring on Valentines Day 2023!

I wasn't quite sure what to to expect when I picked this up. I can see that both LaValle and Kirk are channeling the influences from the recently cancelled (and re-started) Hulk book; the horror vibe is there for all to see! Yet, by using a a character like Creed, we have a character that seems more in control of his own destiny than the Hulk. What I mean by that, is that Banner's alter ego is a reflection of third party influence on banner, where as Sabretooth is usually the person that is doing the affecting. Given that difference in approach, it is interesting to see Creed react, yet still trying to control his fate.

An ancient enemy, returning as foretold to threaten the universe does sound awfully familiar. "The year is 2022; the name of the place Fantastic Four Reckoning War Alpha".

Getting a whole story down in three issues in today's story compressed times is difficult, especially given the breakneck speed that this issue moves along at. Salley may be hoping that there is enough of the characters on show to make the reader want to return to not just this series, but future runs which may give up the teams origins. If this is the aim, then the book kind of achieves it, with a couple of nice ideas and workable art.

At first reading, I wasn't that impressed with this book. Bucky looking for his past is as used as a story as Red Hood being angry at Batman. Lanzing and Kelly have used the usual desire of the character [Bucky] to change the perspective of the whole Fisk files. As such, this is an interesting book that stand out against the usual superhero ideal of trying to take down the bad guy.

Being a huge fan of MacKay, Campbell and of course Felicia, with this creative team they would have to go some way to disappoint me. Safe to say that didn't happen. With Felicia's almost obsession with a certain red-head in her own, it's great to see the pair together. By continuing this theme, MacKay gets to build on Mary Jane and Felicia's relationship, although maybe not in the same way that Peter dreams. A fantastic book, that goes to show that dropping Black Cat from schedule is a huge mistake for Marvel.

I may have said this before (thats a lie, I have definitely said this before), but I am a tad sick of alternative universes. As a one off, they are fine, but as it stands every publisher is doing it. When did it become norm to change everything in an effort keep things fresh? Has storytelling ideas, building on existing themes with new aspect become so difficult that it is now easier to start over regardless? Back to Angel, for fans of a lot the aspects of the TV show, you may be disappointed with some of the changes, though some do say that a change is as good as a rest. I will leave that last thought there to linger.

With Ben Reilly being Spider-Man over in Amazing, now is the perfect time to give the fans more Reilly, especially given as how far removed we are from the dreaded Clone Saga. Of course Peter will be back soon, but this series could end up giving Reilly his own set of Rogues which could lead to a full run down the line.

If you liked the last run, then to be honest, this is more of the same witha mix of diversity that feel natural and not forced. Maybe not as biting on social media as say, Netflix's Don't Look Up, but there is a kind of social commentary, An interesting start to the chapter of Cindy, and Silk's life.

Is the book a masterpiece? No, probably not. Is the book fun? Yes, it most certainly is, and that is one of the reasons why we read and. love comics books!

This is a book of two traits; on one hand the end of the world via a cataclysmic, albeit meteorological, event and the subsequent loss of love and life coupled with future dangers isn't something massively new. On the other hand, the quality of the production is of a massively high standard. This leaves me in something of a quandary when it comes to give it a rating. Maybe Joe Hill fans may expect more depth or nuance; I feel that a score would be more relevant once the series is complete.

This book continues to build on Daredevil's and Elektra's return to grace, demonstrating excellent storytelling through effective monologues and art that radiates quality in a variety of environs. Hands down a great book!

Despite some fun issues, the Wasp, Spider-Man and Iron Man, this series has kind of dovetailed into an ending that feels a tad lacklustre and underwhelming. With that said, I can see how the book will appeal to Wanda fans.

A new book with a character that may be new to some delivers some high points that hint at the quality of story that Sniegoski and Acheson can achieve. Bring on the second issue!

This books, with all humour aside, feels like it is treading water until something major happens, in both the main and back-up stories. With so many other books featuring the League, I am not sure that I have the cash or the patience to wait and see.

The art is provided by Mike Deodato Jr. who moves away from the curvy style that you may expect and delivers a more realistic style, that whilst may lack dynamism, it does reflect the world weary darkness that seems to encapsulate this world.

An engaging book, that at first glance suits some of my visual preferences, along with a story that has little bite to it. Is it enough to keep me coming back? There is enough going on to whet the whistle of both horror fans and the classic gum shoe vibe.

If I ma honest, I am a tad sick of alternative universe stories that are out of continuity. With that said, this series has been fun from the get go and I am really looking to see how it plays out over the remaining issues and thanks to the quality of the work from Messrs Tynion IV, Rosenberg and Schmidt, this book has a real bite to it! #sorrynotsorry

Written, Art, Colors & Letters by; Cliff Chiang Published by; DC Comics / Black Label

After an intriguing start, an over-extended middle section we are now in the stages of the final act. We have the pieces set in both the present and the future, leading to, hopefully, a strong and satisfying conclusion. Maybe that will explain what Raven is doing in this book!

Where have all the new ideas gone? Marvel used to be known as the House of Ideas; has the comic book world become so jaded that one idea becomes the norm for a range of publishers? If it is the case that one idea can spread across the aisles, then the last one to the party has to be doing it better than the last and despite all the grand ideas and epic stylings, I am not sure that this book meets that criteria.

Over the last couple of years, over different events, Paknadel has never failed to deliver the goods; this book is no exception to his high standards!

I am truly on the fence with this book. There are bits I like and there are bits that don't quite work. For regular buyers of Amazing Spider-Man, there is a sense of logic in letting readers see the steps of Peter's recovery al long with hints and teases featuring Colleen and Misty to help move the Beyond storyline along.

An interesting book, part examination of the vigilantes and the need for a sidekick coupled with a gumshoe detective story with a well worked cliff-hanger which secures readers returning.

I may be a tad harsh; as stated, joining a book already in progress can be difficult and not every series' have built in jumping in points, but I didn't enjoy this book one bit. Still Fraction and Dodson have tons of fans who will love this book; for me, I shall wait for the trade.

Vampi has been having something of a resurgence of late for me; I may be late to the Priest party, but Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson's Vampiverse has been fun. Priest has certainly draped Vampi in more than her swimsuit, instead letting the cape of horror and macabre swirl.

It's an interesting time to be a super-fan, with changes across the board and DC welcoming alternative interpretations of their character, including the excellent Supergirl mini series. All thats left is a Power Girl return and all will be right in the DCU! Whilst I wait patiently for that, World of Krypton achieves all that it sets out to do.

Is this a bad book? No it isn't. Was I expecting more? Yes I was, and therein lies the problem. For the last couple of years I have been saying how Black Cat was one of Marvel's funniest books. Yet in this finale issue, it seems that the core ingredients have somehow been missed. I guess I am both disappointed that the series is ending and how it is concluded. Oh and by the way, I nailed a huge part of this story way back when I interviewed Jed MacKay on Outside the Panels, which you can find here.

I know that multi-verse is all in vogue at the moment, but truth be told, I could go a month or two without “alternative timelines / universe”. Whatever happened to great stories in the current universes? This book may appeal to Buffy fans; for me though it is been there, done that, which is a poor showing for a show and character that affected pop culture so much in her heyday.

I loved the early issues of this book ; the setup was brilliant as was the slow paced love story. Thing is, at some point the horror part was going to come crashing in. It's a shame that once the full force and view of the creature is shown, the book loses some of its nuance. It is kin of like the Batman Arkham Asylum game in that you complete loads of tasks and clever subplots only for the game to end on a button bashing giant Joker, which doesn't quit leave up to the various other aspects of the game. Thankfully, vagian like the game, this final aspect does not detract from a larger whole.

Darkhold has been a surprising little mini event for me. I didn't expect much, then those expectations were smashed and now, this book has effectively lowered them again. Where is the horror? Where is the twist? Where is the sting in the tail? Maybe a book like this is needed to allow future books to bring the heat with only two more issues to go.

I know a certain No Prize Podcast-er who loves the Avengers. I also know that over this last year, he has left this book. Reading this, I see his points and personally, I don't think that this book would make me want to go buy the book.

This is a great little book, shipping as it does a month before the Stray Dogs trade paperback which is due in early January 2022. For both new and returning readers, this book is seamless addition to a number of shaggy, and not so shaggy, dog stories told with the now expected, but still surprising and emotive mix of fun dogs and human horror.

I am going to stick around for the new creative team, due in a couple of issues (#39), though if truth be told, I wasn't that impressed with Tini Howards Excalibur book, so I guess time will tell. For Ram V, with news that he's leaving both Justice League Dark and Swap Thing, I hope he gets the opportunity to get more meta-textual, akin to These Savage Shores, soon.

Not being a big Hawkeye (either of them to be honest), fan I had very little interest in this book. I am glad to say that I was pleasantly surprised to find an easy going, light-hearted book that fits the mould of any of Marvel's main universe line of books.

I was looking forward to this book, moving away from the Immortal era and maybe moving back to the superhero world. In truth, I am massively disappointed that in place of the horror vibe of the previous run, we have fallen into a Doctor Who sci-fi stance of no explanations of key story points and if things were explained, I am not sure that they would any sense!

Lost amid the Fear State books, this is a little gem of a book, reminiscent of Fear State Alpha with its unusual designs. Tynion has gone a long way to ensuring that fans get what they have been calling for; no, make that what readers and Ivy and Harley themselves deserve. Recognition of how important they are to each other, and how important their love and relationship is to the DC Universe.

I really wanted to love this book, though the truth of the matter is that, I prefer the influences rather than read a book that leans so heavily on them. Hopefully, things will improve down the line.

A fun little special that encapsulates both Christmas and Vampirella well. Maybe not the greatest pairings for sure, but then, there is always the Christmas stocking to be filled!

Timing is everything in comedy and at times, comic books, With the public psyche all geared to the end (?) of a super spy, Millar has delivered an alternative viewpoint and raison d'etre. A fabulous read with a character you will hate to love!

I had serious doubts of the Darkhold mini-event, being as it came around on top of of Dark Ages; how many alternative universes do you need to see in any given month? That said, the quality of the Darkhold books has been pretty good, the re-workings of the familiar have turned out better than expected.

Vampiverse is fun book, with an interesting big bad, with a cast of possibly hundreds of Vampi's to add nuance, depth, scope and grandeur to the idea of a multi verse, be it Vampi centric or not!

You can't knock Zenescope's plan of more page for more buck. It has become a bit of a staple for them with a range of specials over the last few months. With an idea that carries so much scope their model may need to be more flexible.

I am in a bit of a bind with this book. On one hand, I really like Ram V's work (yes even Catwoman!) and Hitch does add a professional, high quality style of pencils. On the others the art is too nice for a horror book. Couple these quandaries with the fact that I am not a huge Venom fan since he became an anti-hero all the back in Venom #1 and you can see my dilemma. I get why it had to be done. You can't have a major villain that is more powerful than the hero and expect him to keep losing. Venom isn't the Daleks for Pete's sake! I am sure that Venom fans will dive into this book but for me, it is a hard pass.

The Ol' Timer in me remembers the fun Marvel Two-in-One book that partnered up The Thing with a guest star, much like Marvel Team-Up and Brave and the Bold for Spider-Man and Batman respectively. As much as I enjoyed the Invisible Woman mini a while back, I am really looking for Thing book, especially one set in the past where there will be no major impact. Fans of the Fantastic Four will probably love the book, for me, I would like more relevant context.

Sheena is a character that I often thing about as a one trick pony, who may seem less capable of smart as her Dynamite stable mates. Part of this is how she was used a few years back in the Swords of Sorrow crossover event and part of it is that I don't like jungle books. This time around I have been pleasantly surprised and I am genuinely intrigued as to where the story will go.

With the amount of books on the rack, which increases with every event and mini event, there is always a worry about a dip in quality, with the question "do I really need to spend more cash on a tie-in book?" I can't say yes you should to every book, but when you see a book with Alex Paknadel's name on it, PICK IT UP! You are guaranteed a book written by a guy who is on top of his writing game, be it indie or Marvel.

Another good issue in a run where exceptional storytelling is now becoming the norm, which adds further pressure on those involved to keep bar at its high level.

The influences in this book are not hard to see at this stage. As the series progresses I would like to see more of the rationale of Jesse's parent's choices that led him there. Even though we have seen the type of Jesse's journey before, the characters need to be engaging, given that this is a slow burner of a book.

As with the majority of events or even mini-events, there are going to be highs and lows. Darkhold Blade has an exterior problem to deal with. The Darkhold Iron Man book set the bar extremely high with the idea of Tales of Suspense type of twist. That issue used existing characters that were instantly recognisable to even the most casual of readers; here Blade kind of suffers a tad. I wonder where on the scale the following book land.

Reading this book, I couldn't shake the feeling that this book is effectively Selina's Dark Knight Return. Look at the similarities; its a four book affair, Two-Face is in the first book and her action are driven by a loss. Oh and there is the ten year element. With all that said, Catwoman Lonely City is a great addition to the Black Label stable.

Not being a big Echo fan, I don't have the history with the character for context or a preconceived idea about her. I think this worked in the books favour to be honest; coming in with a blank state, I could just enjoy it for what it is, despite more Phoenix shenanigans.

With the attention that The Batman will get over this weekend, it seems that serendipity that this book has recently hit the racks. Personally, I think comics should be more respected than just an advert for the movie, but I understand the logistics of such a plan from Warner Brothers. An interesting start to a three part series, I am very curious to see how it all plays out down the line.

Despite containing two of my most hated aspects of Spider-Man, this book was a fantastic read, for the most part. The key for the books success will be how different Ben is to Peter and will the villains know the difference. Next up is Kelly Thompson who has been on fire on Captain Marvel. Thompson excels at the dialogue between characters, so it will interesting to see that style, even if it isn't Peter Parker.

For all the Vampi content thats out there; with another to start later this year with Vampirella / Dracula, you may assume that the market is flooded blood red. In fact, this book could Dynamite's plan in microcosm; each Vampi in here is different, just like the books that are on the shelf.

I have been a fan of Dynamite's James Bond books for a while now. It's good to see that in the need to make the most of the current Bond love generated by the movie, that Dynamite haven't scrimped on the quality.

Alternative realities are all the rage at the moment, be it multiversal or one created by a third party, in this case the Darkhold. For me, therein lies the problem. It wasn't that long ago when I reviewed Dark Ages; that mini series isn't due to end until Jan 2022 and of course it wasn't that long ago we had the second generation of Heroes Reborn. So my question is, are readers that bored of the regular heroes and continuity now? Regardless of the timing, this is a fun read, with clever twists that may well surprise you.

A fun little read for sure, that demonstrates how to continue to develop a character in a logical manner. The one-shot approach allows new readers to see what they could get in the longer mini series, albeit with a few breadcrumbs thrown in for good measure.

This book has moved from a set number of issues to an ongoing book. This is a huge credit to Naso and Muhr as well as Scout Comics commitment to its creators, which will allow Elodie's world to continue to grow and develop.

This books remains one of the best books that Marvel publish, with a writer at the top of her game, displaying a love for the character that she has worked on for so long.

A chewy issue at times, this book is an important piece of the puzzle for readers of this series. Patience is requires, maybe more than John Carter himself displays, but patience nonetheless. the next few issues may be make or break for this run in order to make the time spent here worthwhile.

A great read, with a fantastic lead character, written in a way that engenders a sexy, violent and fun book.

I love this series. It has been a fun and energetic ride so far. A man of simple tastes? Sometimes I am, and I have no problem with that at all. I buy comics to enjoy them, to enjoy the stories, to enjoy the art. With Fight Girl, Cho has ticked those three boxes.

So, another Vampi book, another multiverse idea. Thing is, timing aside, Sniegoski and Acheson bring their storytelling passion to the fore delivering a newish take on and older idea.

Truth be told, I picked this up as I wanted to catch up on the Torch storyline. had I know it was a big time travel type of thing, I may have not bothered. But thats just me. The book demonstrates everything that fans of the Four enjoy; grandiose schemes, twists and turns and a fragile hero. Maybe its not the Fantastic I remember, buts it's still a damn good read (no pun intended!)

For all the the perceived “stringing along' that I feel is the main drive of this book, the series has been a fun slice of superhero life. Williamson has taken a bold step in focussing on characters that the more recent DC fans may not know, such as Jade, Obsidian and Chase. As an Ol' Timer, I appreciate that Williamson is giving panel time to some of the forgotten cast of heroes. I just wish that these events actually had a conclusion. Still there is always next time……..

Four issues keeps things tight, so don't expect any wasted panels or pages, as MacKinnon and company have produced afun little book with a boundless amount of energy; it will be interesting to see what happens when Connor stops for a breather.

As one arc ends, another begins; with the conclusion of this book there are further challenges for those that protect the realm. Hopefully Brusha, Tedesco and Franchini will find an artist who can deliver consistency to match their ideas and the already impressive Zenescope production values.

The title of this book lends itself to an idea that Ro may only love the “ghost” in the dark, though with his need for the room to be dark for him to move and interact in the real world maybe the title reflects Ro's place in his world. With three issues to go, we are in for an interesting read.

Fans of the Mirror universe may well continue to feast upon the voyages of this Enterprise. For me, you know what you get for breaking a mirror?

Despite the lack of words, this book needed a couple of read throughs. The storytelling is par excellence, with a character that you begin to feel for, much like the first John Wick movie. Additionally, the visuals are a treat adding to the tone and vibe of the pressures of trying to do the right thing in a world where many people just turn away.

Despite the talent on show, this book is an advert for the coming event, which is going to cover a range of books and characters that I don't really care about, I get that this is the marketing point of a crossover, to get readers to buy all the books. But I do worry, that with DC's focus on a new Batman that Bruce Wayne may be relegated to a lame duck. Hopefully this is not going to be the case as for me, there is only one Batman of present day Gotham City.

I was unsure what to think of this book, initially. Yes, it could be seen as a tad pretentious, though Russell ideas certainly have resonance in todays world, both on an individual and societal scale. The "twists" in the tale add a level of darkness and enjoyability to yet another Vault Comics hit.

As with Vampi, there is now a range of Sonja books to choose from, depending on your personal taste. All of them, very much like this new ongoing series, feature A list creators; it is surely one of the best times to be a fan of the She-Devil with a sword!

This event has me intrigued to say the least. Without the pressures of what comes next, readers can enjoy the the journey not focus so much on the destination.

Creator and writer Roye Okupe has mined a number of different ideas in order to deliver this book. An techno-futuristic African nation screams Wakanda and a armour suit could be either Iron Man or perhaps more obviously, Batwing. With that said, having inspirations and influences is not necessarily a bad thing; how else do you find an audience. In Wale, Okupe has a character that will seem familiar, making the book an easy read from the outset.

Iyanu is a great looking book steeped in the magic of African mythology.

I am sure that this book will be of interest to anyone who has enjoyed the recent changes to the Wonder Woman mythos, may be with some Conan thrown in for good measure. I will say that historical based stuff from any nation is well outside my preferred choice of reading, yet Okupe's writing managed to keep my interest through all 300 plus pages, and ironically for me, was as enjoyable as the more straight forward superhero trope in E.X.O.

Captain Marvel has been one of more consistent books from Marvel; all credit for this has to go to Kelly Thompson who always seems to be on her A game with this character.

I have said it before that Zenescope can be something of a guilty pleasure. Whilst they not be the most groundbreaking of publishers, they have their publishing ideas and they stick to their guns. They produces high quality products that would benefit from more consistency.

Of course this book is a timing thing; with both the led characters having a huge part to play in the recent Black Widow movie, this is just the sort of synergy that Marvel looks to extoll from its multi-media based franchises. I am just not sure how this will play out long term. Maybe Marvel agree with me, hence the limited issue count.

This book is a straight-forward comic, does what it says on the cover and delivers on the newer ideas of Darkhawk, whilst paying homage to the past via certain story elements. Surely, in todays heavy continuity laden, every story is a multiverse industry we could all do with sitting back and enjoying a simply well told story?

This book took, ironically, a couple of look for me to fully realise how enjoyable this book is. The black and white didn't help in the first instance. But after spending time with Leblanc, I don't think that this book would look or read as well as it does. Another hit for Image Comics.

I will admit that I have been caught up in the hype for this book; its currently on my pull list. How long it stays there will depend on if any of the ideas put forward that “weren't good enough' for the movie are actually “good enough for a comic”.

I understand why Zenescope are publishing the over-sized books and honestly I don't have an issue with it. I think that there is a place on the rack for single issue stories. I do have an issue with the overall quality of the book, which feels inconsistent and, ironically for an over-sized issue, feels bloated. More care and attention required.

Despite the art snafu's, this book is highly readable, which kind of proves my view that you read a well written book with art you may not enjoy, but not the other way around. You would have to go someway to have art that would detract from Thompson's excellent ideas, plots and dialogue. Captain Marvel is one of the most consistently good books from Marvel Comics, full of energy, humour as Thompson successfully manages to create genuine threats for one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe.

It is fair to say that the devil switcheroo may have given this book some traction. However it s Zdarsky that has kept the book moving forward, giving us characters in both Matt and Elektra to root for. Zadarsky has managed to utilise the villains of the most classic Daredevil stories of Frank Miller's run and given them a role that feels like a real threat for the first time in ages. This run could be this generations of readers Born Again!

The original Defenders book was a cult classic; Secret Defenders was a mutt of a book. It will interesting to see how this new mini series fares, especially given the up and coming publicised Death of Doctor Strange,

Not being a huge horror fan, I always get a tad nervous reading a book from the genre. As a non-fan, it would be easy for me to dismiss the book as trite or not particularly scary. The thing is, I think that the true horror in the book is the life that Stanley is leading before getting possessed. Bunn's comedic, albeit dark comedic touches works well giving the reader a chance to root for Stanley. How these elements will continue to intertwine will be the make or break for the book. Either way, this mini-series is off to a great start.

Regular readers will know that I am not a big fan of horror books. That said, there is no escaping the excellent storytelling on show in this book. I am intrigued with Ro's situation and I am curious as to how the almost infatuation from Ro and her ghost will play out.

I assume that this book is going to lead somewhere later in the year, which could be a saving grace for a book that feels as throwaway as it is pretty much created by the numbers with very little flair.

It has been a while since I last looked through a Vault book. It is good to see that during my time away the quality that Vault brings to the comic book shop is still there. With #BuyIndieComicDay on 31st July, just around the corner, Vault Comics, along with The Last Book You'll Ever Read, are both well worth your attention.

Some of the art for Paprikia has been doing the rounds on Twitter, stirring up interest in an all already fan favourite Mirka Andolfo. Now that the book has hit the stores, we get to see the whole show, and what a show it is!

I know that there will be people who will hate this sort of book, citing how women are viewed. Thing is, the book shows a plethora of bodies that you can actually see at any beach! At the very least, it is an opportunity for a range of artists and colorists to show their wares with an almost captive audience.

Regular readers of my reviews and listers to the No Prize Podcast will know how much I love this book under Jed MacKay's guiding hand. Now that it seems we are getting to the money down, I cannot wait to see what twists, turns and clicks of the fingers await.

In some ways, the idea of this book may sound like a bit of a mutt; combining Captain America, Black Widow high on the "success" of her solo movies and the ever popular Spider-Man feels odd as I am not sure how, at least in this stage of the respective heroic career's of each how or even why the trio are connected. When you cast that idea aside however, you are left with a book that looks glorious and reads well for a jig sawed start to this mini-series.

Dejah Thoris is a staple of Dynamite's comic book line; in that regard, Abnett and Miracolo do not disappoint, I am sure that fans of Dejah and John will find plenty to enjoy in this book.

It's easy to see how Moon Knight could be viewed as Marvel's version of Batman, though Marvel have tried to downplay that element with the introduction of the mental health aspect and the focus as the Fist of Khonshu. In doing so, I feel that Marc Spector strays awfully close to Danny Rand territory. Still the introduction of a big bad that could challenge Spector's belief, his duty and of course his physical prowess offers interesting options down the line.

Despite the legacy counts, this issue sees the longest run of the Carol's comic book career. Through all the changes, be titular, costume, the addition of Alpha Flight, you have to admire the persistence of Marvel to stick with the character, though truth be told, I feel that Kelly Thompson deserves all the recognition for maintain Carol;'s ongoing presence in the Marvel Universe and in your local comic book shops.

An interesting first issue, that looks to re-introduce Barbarella whilst simultaneously sets up her next arc. Its a big ask, which Hoyt, Musabekov and company handle very well indeed.

This first issue does a great job of re-starting Maude's story. With new environs and characters with which to mix, Cain has maintained traction for Maude's story, told as always with her tongue firmly in her cheek and smart and snappy dialogue.

Sooner or later, Marvel is going to have to change the title of Amazing Spider-Man, as I feel that it hasn't actually been “amazing” for quite a while. The back-up story takes a twist, but be honest, are you really going to spend $4.99 for a back-up? After reading the Black Cat annual, with little impact on the Infinite Destinies big picture; I had hoped that this annual would fare better. Instead, I am left with Infinite Disappointment.

I am sure that fans of Ninjak will love the continuing adventures of Colin King and to some extent, you have to give Valiant credit for trying a different art style, that may not appeal to everyone.

Created, Written & Art by; Frank ChoColors by; Sabine RichLetters by; Sal CiprianoPublished by; Artists, Writes & Artisans (AWA)

Throughout each story, there are flashes of red, be it blood or Sonja's famous flame red hair. This gives the book its title and juxtaposition isn styles. I am still massively confused on the reason for the book and its apparent "homage" to the DC model, though it has to be said, it is a better read than the recent Wonder Woman Black & Gold book.

As a start of anew run, this book serves its dual purposes well enough. Intrigue, subterfuge and a battle mixed to gives the series a solid, if slightly underwhelming start.

BOOM! Studios have done a great job in bring Buffy and Angel back to the masses. By taking a different tack, they have managed to keep their Buffy-verse interesting, enjoyable and importantly, fun!

For comic book fans of a certain age, Frank Miller's time on Daredevil always features as the best run for this character. I would say however, that Zdarsky is quietly delivering a run that could quite easily be regarded in the same light, at least for this generation of fans.

Marvel have a bit of a perception problem when it comes to Captain America. With a fractured society, how can one character represent the whole country? This book, through Cantwell, Eaglesham, Trujillo and Bazaldua is taking a bold step to try answer that tricky question.

Whilst, this may not seem like much of a tie-in to the overall Infinite Destinies story, I cannot pass up the chance for another Black Cat issue. Cynics may say that the book is vacuous, empty and style over substance. I say this book is full of fun dialogue, is pacy, has attractive characters and most importantly, is great fun!

Reading this book, I was a little confused by the timing if I am honest. Heroes from across a multiverse coming together to take on. a big bad does sound a tad like the recent Dark Powers Vampi book and it's sister book featuring Red Sonja. That said, I am not quite sure why, but I am quite hopeful for this little event. Maybe it's the lack of Batman for a change or maybe its because we will finally get somewhere with this whole multiverse bit that get us back Power Girl.

This series caught me totally by surprise if I am honest. The mix of cute dogs and tense and scary situations wouldn't normally float my boat; Yet Fleecs, Forstner and crew have delivered a book that has made me laugh, gasp, smile and cry. Put simply, this has to be one of, if not the best series of this year!

For me, the unique selling point of the Immortal Hulk was the horror vibe that was in place throughout. With that said, I am not sure how readers will feel without that hook. Coupled with the fact that for the most part, these characters aren't the most popular, I am unsure of the longevity of the series; Marvel may feel the same with a five issue limit. Al Ewing, however, has been with the Hulk for a while, he and Frasier may have something up their gamma irradiated sleeves.

With the aforementioned pacing issues of King's writing, I am hoping that with a smaller issue run that King will be able to keep on track, moving forward from a pretty impressive first issue. Of course, if anything bad happens to Krypto, then all bets are off!

If you are reading the various X- books, then this may well be a killer issue for you. For the rest of us; it's a complicated mess of storylines that fail to conclude and are further extended, almost past the point of me not caring.

If I am honest, I think that Alex Pakndel can pretty much do no wrong. Every book takes and idea, teases it around and delivers something quite different. With Vendrell moving into a more mature style; the pair have created another hit for TKO Studios adding to Paknadel's already impressive resum.

Captain America is the kind of character who seems to be used to make political points and view points in any number of creators. Duggan has returned to a straight up superhero story, which when compared to the possibly heavy handedness of his regular book at times, is actually quite refreshing.

I don't know if Dynamite are following in DC's shoes by saturating the market with their most popular characters. The problem in doing so, as DC may have found out previously, is that the high quality expected is hard to maintain. Maybe of Vampi and Sonja, less could actually be more.

In many ways, this book reminds me of Shirtless the Bear Hunter book in that it has a crazy off the wall hook. If you think that this issue is bonkers, then future issues will pretty much take it several notches higher.

I like Scout Comics; there are one of a number of indie publishers that look to diversify their portfolio's. In doing that, they run the risk of dropping a book that doesn't appeal to everyone., regardless of its quality Cherry Blackbird could be one of those books. With a specific audience, this book may well need to find its niche.

I know that Heroes Reborn is coming across as a mixed bag for many people, the fact that there is seemingly no point to it all doesn't help at all. If this big payoff is that the Heroes Return, then this little event serves as nothing but a long setup. With that said, Night-Gwen is clearly one of the better books from this event. As always, Marvel is continuing it's strong female led books. With its mix of Steph Brown Batgirl vibe and the famous Parker style complications, I wouldn't be disappointed to see this book continue.

For those readers expecting an action packed series, then I am afraid you will probably be disappointed. Kings run on Batman and Heroes in Crisis are examples of how action scenes break the pattern of the ongoing diatribe of conversation and emotion. Whilst this may work on other characters, maybe not so much with Batman; but what the hey, Bats barely appears in this anyway. Five issues in and I am not sure that anyone is wholly happy with the pace and at this point, does anyone care what happened to Andrew?

A fun first issue that hints at a deeper mysteries yet to unfurl and with the types of characters and the adult horror, not scary this book could well be a sleeper hit for all involved.

This book is probably not going to change the world or how you see comics, but it is a great example of mixing and extending established tropes. Consider the influences, John Wick, gangster movies, Spencer and Locke which then leads to Calvin and Hobbes; they all show their respective faces and foibles. Ferguson and Ferguson have taken these disparate parts and crafted an engaging story.

I was really looking forward to this book. I remember buying Vampi back in the day when she was at Harris Publishing and was looking forward to a walk back through yesteryear. Instead, I find a book that doesn't appreciate the fans of the character and to some extant, doesn't appreciate the character herself, in an almost meta-message book that ridicules anyone for a buying a book for anything other than the purest or the self appointed socially acceptable reasons.

I am one of the view people in the world that actually enjoyed the Iron Fist TV series and with Marvel's propensity to manage to eke out every ounce of interest from its different media, I was a little surprised that this comes out now rather than then. Of course Okoye is also a major player currently, so mixing and matching sounds like a plan. The end is a kind of fraught and fighting book that can pack a punch, whether with a fist of iron or a spear of chi!

It feels that this book is suffering a little from the impact, or lack of, of the continued Black Widow movie delays. Thompson's first arc may have had a more mature aspect, with Nat's loss; this feels more like a super hero book. It is interesting how Black Widow can survive in both.

Casual Fling is a mini series that, initially, presents a great idea for a story, but ultimately gets a tad waylaid by the weight of its own nuances and fails to deliver any true closure for the problems that beset Jennifer and Matthew before golden masks and video tapes.

If you love Indie books, you should have by now checked out Vault Comics. I don't think I have ever read a poor comic or been disappointed by their product. Clever, well observed with a focus on the frailties of the human spirit, Vault encourage writers and artist to develop their idea whilst not mandating any one particular editorial model. The freshness of their books are as refreshing as they are entertaining.

I am at a loss with this book. Is it for X-fans or is the book aimed at the fans of this event? How much attention are you going to give a book that has no impact on anything much at all, especially as you have the Hellfire Gala just around the corner.

A hit over a couple of issues, Yara Flor now has the added weight of an ongoing monthly book on her young shoulders. Marvel seems to be head and shoulders ahead of DC when it comes to delivering good female led books. Maybe Jolle Jones and Yara Flor can start to eat into that lead.

Vampi is currently in a rich vein, no pun intended, with a range of books to suit any number of different readers. Very much like cream, this book, under the tutelage of Thomas Sniegoski, rises to the top!

This book is spectacular because it works on so many different levels. The observational behaviour moments of dogs is still in plain sight, although probably in a less funny way than before. As the penultimate issue, the tension is most certainly ramped up!

With my favourite characters being Ally and Lisa, I did worry that I wouldn't care that much about Alan and Anne. Sejic is using the Anne's relationship as a foil to contrast to Ally and Lisa's future one. It's a clever move that shows the confidence that Sejic has in his writing and his characters. This almost "calm before the storm" story is another fine addition to the Sunstone series.

As much I love this book, I am glad that we are seemingly getting towards the end of the Cat and the Fox caper. Bring on the next challenges for Felicia!

I really want to like this book, I really do. I am an old school Spider-Woman fan, all the way from her inception, to her Madripoor days, to the Bendis book through Hopless to the here and now. I understand that there is a corner of fans wanting a Jess and Carol relationship, and I kind of agree to an extent. I am sorry to see the demise of the Roger and Jess relationship, though the break-up is no big surprise given how little panel time Roger and Gerry have had in this volume. As it is, this book remains on my pull-list, for now.

The book is a fun little escapade that allows the various elements of the book to breathe which gives the book a grand feel, if not epic in places.

I have often said, that for me, the Grimm books are a bit of a guilty pleasure; there are times when they shouldn't work, but for large parts, you can't help but get caught up in the fun. Skye looking for Shang is getting old, so I do hope that this arc does reach a conclusion soon. With issue #50 just around the corner, I can but hope.

I have to admit, when the ads for this series came along, I was intrigued. Now as it starts, I am curious to how it will all play out. Who says you need big events to make comics fun?

I know that there are mixed feelings regarding this book and the idea behind it. For Avengers fans who have been feeling let down or left out as the main book swerved into mutant territory, this book is a good way of readdressing the spirt of the Avengers, which is no mean feat considering that they don't appear at all.

Mignola and Golden are probably, page for page the most consistent writers around. Their longevity is a success for Dark Horse. The pair utilise the mini-series format perfectly, in both pace and containment. The trick is that they always leaver the reader wanting more.

Are there contrivances and coincidences in play in the book? Yes at times. It seems that Reckless always know someone who can help him out at the right time. This though is a minor quibble in a book that is easily one of the most enjoyable, if odd at times, books that I have read this years.

Originally I thought nothing more of this book than a vanity project, catering to fans of the movies. After reading this second issue, I am quite happy to have my assumptions changed.

I love the idea of this book; newer creators to some, coupled with characters that don't normally get a lot of attention i think is a bit of a must for the comic book connoisseur. The eclectic mix may not be for some, but I am looking forward to picking this up on Wednesday.

After a rock y start, at least for me, this book has settled into a very solid book, proving that when it comes to producing books with female leads, Marvel knows exactly what they are doing,

I have liked a lot of Ennis more serious work. Not being a massive fan of The Boys (sacrilege I know), and equally mot a massive Harley fan, I have to say that I found this book just too loud and lacking nuance. If you want a funny time jaunt book, that has some genuinely heartfelt moments, I would go for Paradox Girl by Cayti Bourquin and Yishan Li from Top Cow. This won't assuage the millions of Ennis fans who will rush to buy this book.

The idea of this book may not seem wholly original, yet it comes at a time were symbiotes and Venom are enjoying a bit of a surge in interest thanks to King in Black. Regardless of my apathy towards Zadarsky's Life Story, it is clear, through that and more importantly this book, Zdarsky has a true love for Spider-Man. I just hope that down the line, he punchline is equal to the set-up.

For a character that is basically a mix and mash of Spider-Mans responsibility schtick, Iron Man or Rom's armour, Falcon's wings and Wolverine's claws, Darkhawk was well received. During he publishing life, it did feel like Marvel were trying to pimp into every book; there's no shame in that, after all that's how Dazzler got her big gig! This book is a love letter to all the Darkhawk fans, giving the character a new lease of life.

With the grand ideas on religion and its place in this worlds society, and the complexities that involves, this book may be better suited to being read in trade form rather than single issues. This is by no means a sleight on any of the creators involved; Paknadel and crew have created a story that has impact on different levels. Of course, part of this idea of a trade could be seen as purely selfish as after this issue, I wanted to read more.

I am a huge fan of both Lindsay and Kivela; I love how neither are just settling as creators. Instead they continue to push their talent forward with stories that feel as diverse as any of the big indie publishers output. For a book that mixes scope of environment with the scope of human emotions, Everfrost, through Lindsay and Kivela, surely delivers.

Story wise, there is no drop in the quality and even with the slightly more erratic scratchy art, the book delivers a fantastic Bond experience in a mature and action packed way.

This is a bit of an odd book for me. I am not a fan of Magic: The Gathering not having played it in the card system, online or even mobile variant. I am also at a loss as to whom this book will appeal to. After all, isn't one of the points of the game is that each play is individual? Therefore applying s structure in the form of a story told by someone else, without reader or player interaction feels counter-intuitive.

This book a this stage, is still style over substance. A third of the way through and it feels that we haven't moved from the starting pont. Does this mean that the final act is going to be rushed? Is rushed even in the Tome King dictionary? I have a nasty suspicion of where this story or at least a key part of it going. I hope I am wrong, as if the backlash of what King put Wally West through was considered harsh, it will pale in comparison if I am correct. I guess time will tell. For the time being, I am sticking with the book, but it I would welcome more substance as despite how gorgeous the art is, my patience could wear out.

An interesting first issue that successfully re-introduces a character that may not have been given his full due previously. With Bunn, Davis-Hunt and crew on board, it will be interesting to see the magic that they will weave.

Not having read a ton of the King in Black series, I am not up to date with everything that is going on. For this book, the Knull stuff feels like a distraction from the main ideas that are the focus of the book. It is good seeing Johnny Blaze back in the saddle so to speak.

For a first issue that looks to bring Silk back into the fold, Goo and Miyazawa do extremely well, so well in fact, that I was a tad disappointed to find out this is in fact a mini series, at least for now.

For a book that isn't my usual forte, I was pleasantly surprised at the who well done, how intricate in dealing with the Sophie's feelings and the ominous tones provided by knowing what has happened to not just Sophie's Lady Fleecs and Forstner have imbued in this book.

While it could be said that Dynamite hang their success on their Vampi books the same way DC goes as Batman goes; the publisher utilises strong talent in order to give each Vampi book it's own flavour, it's own feel. This book is no different in that regard.

It shows how much effort and talent Marvel are putting into “just” a regular book; you have superstar writer Kelly Thompson, David Lopez, expert colorist in Triona Farrell and the event letterer and X-font creator Clayton Cowles! How can you not be impressed by this book. Captain Marvel, Black Cat and the up and coming Spider-Woman, which has found its feet, go to show that Marvel has their fingers on the pulse when it comes to their female led books.

By having the book set in the 70's those -ism elements may feel like an easier sell, with a more closed worldview than we reportedly living in. Bearing in mind that this book has a lot of issues to work into the story, Ahmed juggles them well without coming across as preachy.

Written, Art and Letters by; James StokoePublished by; Dark Horse Comics

I know that I am quite harsh when it comes to Zenescope books; mainly the inconsistencies of the female form. Yet when it comes to Robyn, the usual visual trope takes a break for something that look more utilitarian which fits the character well.

Describing the book in five words or less Frank and Johns stated "Walking x-ray kicks ass!" and "Radioactive family man"; after reading the first issue, I can confirm that both descriptions are more than correct.

This is an odd book for sure. Originally I wanted to read this for the Punchline books, given how I think that Joker is over used. yet, by focussing on Jim Gordon we actually have a character that we have loved for years, regardless of how he was mistreated by the Batman Who Looks Like Judge Death story. Tynion has certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons with this book.

I have said it a few times, but I am not a huge horror fan. That said, Kalan and Mutti have created a book that is truly disturbing in places.

At first glance, it would be easy to dismiss this books as another Sabrina type of affair. yet the relationships that form this book are the foundations on which Zadie will look to rise. With a charming, sometime self-deprecating character and a cast of people to interact with, Image comics, thanks to Henderson and Garbett, have another hit on the their hands,

There are two ways to look at this book. On one hand, this isn't my type of affair in any shape way or form. Loudness and chaos are the watch words, detracting a little from everything that makes Spidey, well, Spidey. On the other hand, this book is exactly what it is advertised as; a fast paced big fight told by a couple of the industries most competent storytellers.

I for one am pleased that Bond, James Bond is back on the rack. With a clever setup, Gage may have made it hard for himself to right the ship. It will certainly be an interesting ride. All we need now are some fancy gadgets, a cool car and a Bond girl to make things perfectly 007!

Books like this are ambitious in their scope and often promise much and deliver little; a sleight that has been levelled at DC previously. Yet, with the magic of comics, we the reader are once again filled with the hope that this time, that this reboot will pack the punch that we hope for. Maybe it is that frontier of hope that is truly infinite!

For a book that has been at a high standard for quite some time, this issue was outstanding! When you consider how frustrating Avengers and the Phoenix force story has been, how nothing has happened in Amazing Spider-Man for a whole and don't get me started with the re-incarnation of Claremont's long running elongation of story that Hickman is channeling, Thompson and Carol have delivered quality storytelling month in / month out. Head and shoulders the best book that Marvel has published this year to date.

With this book reading so differently to last issue, I can't shake that this is a filler issue, with the second part to follow before we get back to main thrust. Of course, my intermittent reading of this series may be colouring my perceptions slightly.

I have said many times, that Scout Comics have a diverse portfolio of comics, taking on the fantasy trope therefore is right up their cobbled street. Fans of Grimm Fairy Tales may enjoy a simpler looking book that actually feels the weight of trying to rid personal demons in order to bring someone back.

Written & Art by; Guillem MarchColors by; Guillem March & Tony LpezPublished by; Image Comics via Europe Comics

Taylor, Redondo and crew have achieved what they set out to do. They have effectively resettled Nightwing back where he belongs, set up the next arc and done so in such a way that reinvests the reader.

I am enjoying this run so far, but I am concerned that the pace is going to come back and haunt this series. I guess only time will tell.

This book, for me, isn't as immersive as either Spencer or Chapel. This has nothing to do with Pepose and crew, who all deliver as required; it has more to do with my preferred story type. Still, Pepose's story deals with a variety of coming of age elements, be it the trials, the loss of a hero or the awakening of sexuality and gender identity. It's is an ambitious table of of topics, but I am sure that Pepose, Casalanguida and company will deliver an engaging series.

This series has been improving over time to the point where I have added it to my pull list. With this book being the penultimate issue of this arc, it is going to be interesting to see what Pacheco has planned next for Jess. But let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet.

There is a lot going on in this issue as it serves to try and deal with the recent arc's whilst also prepping for the big fight to come. Fans of the book may well enjoy the last battle of this group of Guardians; for readers wanting to jump on, you are either going to have buy a few back issues or wait until April for the next organic jump on point.

This isn't the first time that Marvel have looked back; at one point John Byrne had a similar book a few years back. As a means to give old school fans a chance to get back into their favourite team, especially if they feel disenfranchised with the current books. For my personal taste, I would have preferred to start somewhere else other than with the Shi'ar. I am sure that Nicieza and Booth have even more familiar beats to hit.

Kara Zor-El Superwoman is one of the books that I was looking forward to, being a fan of most of Supergirl's incarnations. On first glance, the book could thought of as too different from the majority of DC's products or even previous Supergirl series. But upon reflection, this little two issue story continues the vibe of who Kara Zor-El is.

This book surpassed my expectations as Snyder and Daniel bring out their respective big guns to deliver a book that has an intriguing premise with a likeable lead. I am sure that fans of either will love this book.

Overall, whilst this is a fun romp with an interesting cliff hanger, it is probably a little lightweight for me to wholly enjoy. That said, Higgins has a great track record and this could end up being something of a sleeper hit for him and for Image.

AWA Studios are publishing some excellent books, going from strength to strength. This slice of almost Fatal Attraction offers a look at the things that we lose when we are busy with that thing called life.

One of the things that Dynamite manages well, is the idea that there is a multiverse, where continuity has no bearing. This will explain the various volumes of same character comics. It also means that the rule can be pushed back a little bit and in the wake of being unshackled, creators like Abnett and Lau can produce fantastic comics!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, odd characters and body part shapes not withstanding. What's not to like; a break from the Krakoan arc and a couple fo old school villains to boot. I can't wait for the next issue!

The link to Valentine's seems rather tenuous; Dracula loves Vampi; Vampi loves humans, it doesn't exactly scream Cupid and love hearts. This book would have worked just as well without the day of love tie-in, being how it caters to all the darker aspects of Vampi twinned with the allure of the darkest of big bads.

Reading this book, I am again struck by the amount of tie-in books to main events which have no bearing on the main arc. Therefore King Black Black Knight may well appeal to completists, whether they be King in Black completists or Black Knight ones. Maybe this book proves that Marvel brought back the wrong D Whitman after all!

Future State Catwoman was a pleasant surprise; a tightly written heist book, the glossy high quality art of a visual masterpiece, One of the best Future State books to date.

This book features a lot of -isms , which under less skillful hands could have come across as preachy. Ahmed treats the subjects as a piece of the life of Elena and therefore treats the reader with intelligence, letting the reader make up their own mind about the the more personal aspects of the story. Ahmed takes this skill one step further with the political edge, ensuring that there is a genuine investigation to go hand in hand with the spooky goings on, and with Kivel on pencils, the book has a dark, gritty tarnished feel to it that makes no excuses for the 70's.

This book is one of my favourite books and has been since last year. I look forward to reading it every month, and to date Jed Mackay and the team have never let me down. If you read comics for the fun and enjoyment of excellent storytelling with fun and vivacious characters, you cannot do better than read this book.

Wastelands and survivors aren't a new phenomenon, with some pretty famous ones around long before Rick and his Walking Dead crew hit the racks. When it comes to this type of story, there always seems to be another story type mixing it up, be it science fiction in Logan's Run, zombies in the aforementioned Walking Dead and so on. For me, there is nothing of any great nuance to this book and its settings. If you are looking for a heroine of the wasteland type of affair, check out Lola XOXO by Siya Oum, published by Aspen Comics. It may not have the titillation of a thigh high cut dress, but Oum offers gorgeous artwork in every book with a story that is well plotted for the long run, rather than a three issue snippet.

For a bunch of characters that tend to get the rough end of the stick, unless they are in the main Justice League book, this book does a great job in establishing them in the future of the larger universe and goes someway to prove that these characters, yes even Guy, are heroes even without their rings.

For a non-horror fan like me, enjoying this book came as bit of a surprise. True, there are a couple of tropes in play, but they are done extremely well, which should please the horror tinged Vertigo fans out there.

I may sound a tad glib or sarcastic over the use of the same idea; I guess I get a little disappointed in the first instance. Is it that the first attempt wasn't great and needs a do-over? Part of this is due to the constant re-usage of a theme from the Big Two. With Abnett I tend to think that he maybe looks at an idea and rather than settle, things, how similar situations can be taken down a different route with different characters, giving readers not one, but two great stories.

I don't know what it is about the Spiders at the moment; a good well produced book with key story points can quickly lead into a mess of a plodding book. Eight issues in and I think that Spider-Woman is finally getting some traction as Pacheco's plot moves towards the final act.

This is pretty much a slow burner, that gives a traditional vigilante story rather than the bombastic Batman story of recent months. It will be interesting to see how long this book continues to entertain, especially with the Detective Comics Future State featuring Bruce Wayne as Batman hits.

For a first issue, there are a number of questions that are left hanging, whether they be about the characters or how this books version of Vampires can exist in daylight to pique the interest of any Vampire fan. Is it enough to carry on through a crowded market place, I don't know. Still, with Scout Comics, Byrne and Fantini have a publisher who are going about the business of publishing interesting comic books.

From a comic book only point of view, the production quality of the book's writing and art meets what fans have come to expect from IDW's Star Trek line.

For a book essentially about gods you want the art to look epic and grandiose. In that regard, Esad Ribic rises to the task brilliantly with powerful characters existing in grand halls, machines and environments.

When the idea of new characters replacing existing ones, I admit, i was pretty much against it. Bruce Wayne is my Batman; Diana is my Wonder Woman. However with Future State and the idea of both new and existing characters being around, I promised myself that I would keep an open mind. I am glad I did as this book has exceeded all of my previous expectations.

This has been a fun read; watching April come into her own to protect her brood, despite the given quirks in that type of story has been an interesting to see. AWA, with their range of distinct and diverse books are certainly making a strong start to their relatively short publishing history.

Spider-Man's past has been central to Nick Spencer's run, with the re-introduction of old villains, going back to ESU and even bringing MJ back into Peter's life. It makes sense then, that this book features a parallel to a moment of Peter's life which some would say defined the character even more than Uncle Ben. In an industry the features the illusion of change, Nick Spencer has surprised me and with the mere possibility of an actual change.

Back in the day, I had no idea that Rom was a toy; it was something that I didn't see in the North East of England. The comic on the other hand, felt like any other Marvel comic, not a tie-in. The writing from Bill Mantlo and art by Sal Buscema was as serious as any other book of its time. With IDW, I am not sure how they see Rom. Is it a viable character and book or is it just another tie-in? Maybe if this question could be answered then the book may find more traction than just a throwback to an old toy.

I have been a big Beyond fan ever since the Batman of the Future; it got renamed for UK audiences, cartoon aired and I have a number of the previous series. Under his watch, Jurgens has given this oft used universe a sense of its own continuity, it's own weight so to speak. Granted, Jurgens had a choice with this book; would he be bold or not? Rightly or wrongly, he went the Picard route which allows others to play in this part of the DC Universe without having too carry over too many aspects from this successfully consistent series.

I am totally lost for words (ironic, right!) when it comes to this run. How can it go from amazing scores to average score in the space of an issue; it's called Amazing Spider-Man, not Average Spider-Man. Truthfully, it comes down to pacing and the editorial need, from the Big Two, to write for a trade paperback audience at the expense of a monthly audience. With one issue to go, I am still interested in how this goes. Guess I will find out in a couple of weeks.

Han and Chewie are my favourite character in all of Star Wars. I even own the original Brian Daley Han Solo books (first prints). Seeing this pair of scoundrels back in the action certainly put a smile on this old Star Wars fans face.

I know that there is an argument against making comics for other media and I am fully on the comics first bandwagon. But with that said, this is the sort of book that my wife would love if it was a TV show. This shows Haberlin's past experiences with studies as much as it does his first love of comic books. Ten issues in is not too far in for new fans, who may well be intrigued by this almost jumping on point, to go check out the back issue bins.

Over the last year there have been a number of specials, be it Joker, Catwoman, Robin and Detective #1027, not forgetting the 80 Years of Marvel special. This has certainly been my favourite which surprises me as the last Conan book I bought was the Conan Wonder Woman book from DC/Dark Horse.

In the past, I have given Zenescope plenty of leeway in regards to their products. I don't mind their aim to provide to their target audience, though I do wish they would put the effort in to deliver a higher quality of book; in both writing and art. If they fail to do so, they mind find that the myriad of indie books may prove to be too much competition.

I started this book, in part, because I loved the idea of these two ladies working together in what I assumed would be a standard fare kind of book. I was surprised at the quality from the outset and completely bought into the premise from the second issue. It has been a fun ride and whilst I am genuinely saddened to see this book end; I am looking forward what Jordie Bellaire attempts next.

As anyone who knows me, knows how much I loved the first volume of Black Cat. I love her fringe, outsider status. For the reason, I was worried about the tie-in; Felicia doesn't seem to be the kind of character to hang-out with some big leaguers. I should have had more faith in Messrs MacKay and Villa who have handled Felicia's temporary integration to mainstream status well. Thanks to Black Cat, my pull list has become a lot more fun!

I had high expectations for this book, and once I got my head around a different style of art (hey, so I like my classic Vampi looks and outfits, sue me!), I found this to surpass them. Abnett has given us a different type of Vampi book that looks to move the character past some of her more traditional stories.

Amazing Spider-Man deserves to be the pinnacle of the Marvel books. He can cross the genres and and age groups in ways that other characters can't. Nick Spencer has stuck to his guns with the pacing of this whole run, possibly to the detriment of the fans patience. Hopefully, the final parts of this story may well deliver on all that Nick Spencer's reputation has promised.

This is a great read on many levels; a stand in part against the idea of blindly following something, entwined through the life of Ethan and his continued railing against the establishment.

Seriously though, this is a great book and a fantastic example of the quality of maybe not cannon storytelling that the Black Label can deliver.

Taking a step backward may seem like an odd move for DC, especially as they are powering up for the Future State event. This is the first book of a planned three part arc; the second book due out in Fall of 2021. Whilst this may mean quite a delay in the minds of some fans, you certainly can't complain about the quality of this project. House of El is a great way to see more of the world of Krypton, lost when a baby Kal-El was rocketed away from it.

An interesting book, which challenges Curipan and could give the reader a chance to consider all the implications of an extended life; the good, the bad and the down right painful.

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Could it be viewed as standard fare? Well, yes it could, but it very well produced. It will be a fun ride to see how this Union comes together.

This book is a blast of fresh air in the face of all the darker event type nonsense that the Big Two seem happy to produce. Power Pack is the sort of book that makes you remember why you got into comics in the first place. Take some time to look at the Marvel Universe through the eyes of the Power kids; you might just be amazed all over again.

Truth be told, I have never played the game or read the novels; the TV show was fun, well, my wife enjoyed the show. Dungeons and dragons, apart from the cartoon show, have never really caught my attention. I am sure that there is enough of the various Witcher treatise to garner the attention of the various groups of fans.

For fans of X-O, this is a fun little read with enough of Hallum's usual writing tricks to keep those who normally stick to Marvel interested. I am no sure how this series will play into the overall narrative of Aric's journey, meaning that for some, this may feel like a step too far.

Star Trek Voyager promised so much. There was supposed to be friction in the crew, being as it was made up from Marquis members as well as Starfleet. As this failed to materialise, I am left to wonder, is Voyager better at assimilating than the Borg! Putting personal views on Voyager aside, this isn't a bad little read for fans of Seven and the beginning of her time on board.

I quite enjoyed this book. I am a little concerned that I have read a previous book from Dark Horse where an unspeakable horror stalks a port town. Whilst that was set at the turn of the century as opposed to a more recent, but still historical times, I am sure that further similarities will dissolve as Miranda and her retired detective move further into the caee.

I am totally on the fence with this book. Whilst there are parts I like, there are more parts that I am uncertain about. I am also not particularly fond of DC's recent move to not supply an actual ending to this over sized issues, rather preferring to sow the seeds for next year.

Paradox's can be fun, despite that fact they are practically imaginary stories that have no ramifications, full of sciencey, time-wimey stuff that barely makes sense, but because it will all get wiped out it doesn't really matter. With all of time and space to play with, it does baffle me why there is a a need to even invoke the "P" word. Still, this is a good effort that shows who much work and quality Titan Comics are putting into their comic range.

This has been a fun read from issue one. At no point has it let up, with Del Col twisting and turning Nancy through her detective paces. Now that the big mystery stands unfurled, is it finally time to pull on the last remaining thread? Is it finally time for Nancy to make her choice between her boys? Maybe this is the one mystery that is going to get away from her.

Natasha suffering a memory loss isn't a new thing; it can been seen as far back as Marvel Team-up #82, where a certain red-haired school teacher despatches would be muggers before Spidey can lend a hand. Still that was quite some time ago, to say the least, so I am willing to give Thompson and company a bit of a pass here. Taking a breather from Captain marvel is certainly giving Thompson some fresh muscles to flex.

This was a fun read, given the history of the comic book industry; there are Fredric Wertham quotes and the influences of the Seduction of the Innocent are plain to see. Part of this may be the influences of Mark Waid who is helping out with story edits and putting it all together. It is going to be a fun ride.

In the past there has been some backlash to having characters diversified down the line, be it Lady Thor or All-New Wolverine. Mandrake may be a legacy character for some, but for others this will feel like a new character; as such, Mandy should be read with an open mind,

There has been a Batgirl book on the shelves since before Flashpoint, with Babs taking the spotlight from New 52 onwards. Since Gail Simone was writing Babs' adventures, I fear that Batgirl has lost her way; possibly never a top tier book, she has dropped down in peoples attention due a myriad of writers, change in tones and at times some god awful art. Despite all this issues flaws, Batgirl is going with a kind of high. I am looking forward to the next incarnation of a Batgirl book, if DC can find the correct tone. Otherwise, there is no real point to continuing with this character.

I was so looking forward to this series, which was odd given who much I dislike the Joker. The concern was, that like Johns' Doomsday Clock, it would promise so much and fail to deliver. Well, DC got the “lateness” problems out of the way by delaying the book, prior to the pandemic, so at least it shipped kind of on time. Still, with the three heroes being challenged by their own personal Joker history, I would have liked to have seen some sort of resolution. I also found the neat bow of who created who first a little too sickly sweet. In comparison, Batman #100 reads better, has better character interaction and has some form of resolution, temporary as it may be. Finally, are the minor shocks and reveals worth the cost? Thats up to you to decide, but remember, Black Label is not main continuity, so does it even make any difference?

I love Jessica Drew. I have a load of her original run.; I have her return in Avengers and she is fantastic in Madripoor. Consider the Dennis Hopeless run and you have a character that has managed to have a a sustained longevity, if not always her own book, in the Marvel Universe. Now there are two Spider-Women kicking around; the one in this book and the really well written one over in the Captain Marvel book. You can can take your pick of which you prefer.

Normally, this is the part of the review where I say something along the lines of wishing that Zenescope could turn the corner. However, this time, I think that they have finally cracked it, at least story wise.

Both runs of Faithless are advertised as in the 000tradition of the divine comedy. After reading this latest issue, I think that there's another major influence on display; the TV show Lucifer. True, this book has more sex and eroticism shown with courage and without apology than Lucifer but there is a love interest, there is the devil and a cast of characters up to no good or good depending on your point of view. I do feel that we have lost the way a tad in this run; there used to be touches of magic around Faith which seems to have dried up. Even with interest waning, the book is still one of the most readable from a quality perspective.

Usual. This is a word that carries some negative connotations. This book has been a solid book for quite a while now. As such it is sometimes hard to appreciate a book that maintains quality rather than excel for periods of time. But appreciate it you should as Thompson's familiarity with the character ensures that there is great storytelling in every issue. Don't fail to see if for all the other Marvel books, trying to be this good, on the rack.

This book kind of creeped up on me in the listings. I am glad I took the time to give it a once over. It is going to be an interesting ride, given the influences on show and the writers looking to improve on their own facets of past work that show up. Die!namite indeed!

This books success, its enjoyment will be decided by the readers thoughts on the more than obvious influences. The Boys fans, may be disappointed by the lack of mature storytelling which could hurt this book down the line. It will be interesting to see how this book can break free from the shackles of comparison.

As fun as Fearscape was, I think this book has the potential to deliver even more enjoyment as O'Sullivan walks the line between satire, savage introspection of the state of creative writing and endeavours and fantasy storytelling.

Normally, the first issue is seen as the setup bool. With such a dramatic change to Catrin's life at the end of the last book, this feels like a second attempt to setup the story. This isn't a bad thing; at this stage there are two distinct Catrin's, with and without Rhion. There is still more to come from this book as we have yet to see more of the garden and the debate around A.I extending past its original purpose. It is going to be an interesting read for sure.

For all the recent DC larger issues over recent months, I think that Batman #100 has been my favourite, even if for some reason Huntress is on the cover regardless of her lack of family connection. Tynion and Jimenez have brought back the energy to a character that had felt weighed down by his own quest and maudlin meanderings.

Bearing in mind that over the last five months, we have had Empyre from Marvel and the Joker War and Detective #1027 from DC, this has been the book that I have looked forward to reading the most. True the art may not be "spectacular" in comparison to the bigger event books; but it doesn't need to be. The art needs to tell the story in conjunction with the writing. That's what you get from Del Col and Eisma; a conjoining of words and art in order to tell the best story that they can. I am eagerly awaiting the final chapter.

Matt Hawkins has clearly recognised that sex alone will carry this book only so far. By adding in more “real life” elements, Hawkins sows greater problems than insecurities and jealousies, adding a nuance to this sexy, sweet and emotional series.

Reading this book, my knee jerk reaction was to wonder why this series hasn't been this good before! Problem is, the subject matter can only be used once or twice before losing its impact, those in DC who always want to use the Joker should take note. It may seem that Batgirl is only readable when its dark, when in fact Bryan Q. Miller gave us a fun, hopeful Batgirl prior to the New 52. Still, judging this book on this arc shows that Castellucci is far more talented than working on a lame duck book may intimate. You never know, DC may keep her around for whatever the next (Batgirls led by Oracle maybe?) step in Babs journey will be.

I am a bit of a sucker for the whole “crazy town” vibe, and this book certainly whets my appetite. With many influences and stable brothers to contend with, this book manages to stand apart from the crowd. Another dark and deep success for Vault Comics.

Say what you like about Artists Writers and Artisans bur over the last few months, they have been delivering some excellent books covering a wide range of topics and flavours.

Given the over 80 years of his existence, there are going to be parts of Batman you don't like. Invariably, theses may pop up in here, after all you can't please everyone all of the time. Instead of picking at the faults that I am sure exist in the book (I loved the Aparo mentions and Spoiler getting hugged by Batgirl is one the best bits however), I am instead going to tip my hat and say well done DC for producing a book worthy of this tremendous milestone that I doubt Bob Kane and Bill Finger themselves would ever have seen coming!

For what I thought was "just" a monster book, I was both surprised and pleased. The story reads well, with some well paced elements that lead in to the main flow and direction of the story. Jason Howard has done an incredible job in creating a world that is more interesting and intriguing than I expected.

This books feels like a return to grace for a character that has been maligned over any number of minor issues and complaints. Here, with Willingham and Cafaro calling the shots, Vampi has been taken back to her unapologetic best!

Like many fans, I want the Wonder Woman. book to be fantastic. I want it to blow my socks off the way that the Batman book does! Looking over the whole run, I don't think that has never happened. With Tamaki on writing, Diana has a chance, the stories have to have a big impact, bigger ramifications. In addition, the art needs to be more consistent. With a new movie waiting in the wings, this should be a great time for Dc to push Wonder Woman as the icon she can be, rather than the middle of the road book she currently is.