Joshua Eubanks's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: Culture Mass Reviews: 31
7.2Avg. Review Rating

7
Apocalypse Al #1

Dec 31, 1969

If you're looking for a good time, Apocalypse Al's mix of supernatural noir and comedy might fit the bill.

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8
Astounding Villain House One-Shot #1

Oct 30, 2013

These four short stories are more than they appear at first glance.

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7.7
Baltimore: The Infernal Train #1

Oct 16, 2013

Mike Mignola continues to get the job done, a solid series despite some occasionally inconsistent artwork.

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9
Brain Boy #1

Sep 11, 2013

Unabashedly recommended. This revived Silver Age character is nothing but solid gold.

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7
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 #23

Jul 14, 2013

Nine seasons in, is Buffy still slaying? Judging by this issue, the franchise is in good hands.

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8.9
Burn The Orphanage: Born to Lose #1

Aug 7, 2013

The first issue of Burn the Orphanage, a new three-issue mini-series, perfectly captures everything that made the "good old days" just that good.

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7.8
Buzzkill #1

Nov 20, 2013

With its unique look at the effects of alcoholism through a superhero lens, Dark Horse's Buzzkill is anything but.

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4
Clown Fatale #1

Nov 13, 2013

Clown Fatale is an uninspired sexploitation comic that ultimately fails to offer readers anything worthwhile.

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7
Criminal Macabre: The Eyes Of Frankenstein #1

Sep 25, 2013

It piqued my interest, it made me laugh, and the characters felt real and alive to me. The art is a little sketchier than I usually like, but I didn't detect any real mistakes"that is to say, the anatomy was on point, faces stayed recognizable, and the events flowed from one panel to the next logically. There were also a few facial expressions that made me chuckle to myself. So, to sum up, I'm recommending this book. It kept me entertained and interested the whole way through, and not once did I even feel like I needed to check to see how many pages I had left.

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7.5
Dark Horse Presents (2011) #29

Oct 23, 2013

Dark Horse keeps a worthy tradition alive with this excellent title.

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8.7
Deadly Class #1

Jan 22, 2014

With its gorgeous art and striking story, Deadly Class is brimming with life.

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2
Furious #1

Dec 31, 1969

The title of Dark Horse's new series describes the feelings of anyone who spent money on it.

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6.5
Ghost (2013) #1

Dec 18, 2013

So, all in all, not abysmal, but not great. If you like the character, I don't think you'll be too disappointed, but I don't expect a lot of new readers to be won over by this issue.

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4
Ghosted (2013) #2

Aug 16, 2013

The spirit is nowhere to be found in this supernatural thriller that's anything but.

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8
Grindhouse: Doors Open at Midnight #1

Nov 6, 2013

The coming attractions (next-issue box, in comic book parlance) promises more theatrical fun in the coming months. I sincerely hope that the creators behind this series (it's not clear to me if it's going to be the same creators every month, or a rotating cast with each story arc) can manage to keep things lively and not let the concept get stale. Certainly, even the most entertaining camp can easily turn predictable and boring if not handled correctly. I, for one, will definitely be tuning in to each issue to see if these gents are up to the challenge. If you like this kind of thing, I'm hard pressed to think of an example that beats this, but that might be this title's biggest hurdle"finding an audience. I'm not convinced that there are enough fans of this kind of thing to support a monthly title.

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6.7
King Conan: Hour of the Dragon #3

Jul 31, 2013

Conan's fun goes a little overboard in this old-school inspired adventure.

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7.5
Kiss Me, Satan #1

Sep 18, 2013

Kiss Me, Satan! survives some common mistakes to bring new life to the werewolf genre.

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7
Lobster Johnson: A Scent of Lotus #2

Aug 25, 2013

Overall, I really enjoyed this comic book. It was a fairly easy read, but was interesting and exciting enough to keep anyone's interest. I have a special love for the time period during which this was set, which I think would be a bonus to any fan of the genre, but I believe that there's enough here to be worth the time from any comic book fan.

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8
Mass Effect: Foundation #1

Jul 25, 2013

Mass Effect's lead writer does it again in this next installment of the sci-fi franchise.

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5.5
Mind MGMT #14

Aug 29, 2013

Good character moments can't save this issue from its own aimlessness.

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8
Noah #1

Dec 31, 1969

Despite skimping on its title character a little, Aronofsky's adaptation of Noah holds water better than expected.

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8.8
Revelations #1

Jan 11, 2014

Revelations is a great title for this series, which is teeming with just that.

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8
Shutter #1

Dec 31, 1969

With nuanced artwork and thoughtful questions of life experience, Shutter #1 has something for everyone.

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7.6
Sledgehammer '44: Lightning War #1

Nov 27, 2013

All in all, Sledgehammer 44: Lightning War #1 is another enjoyable outing from these esteemed gents, and one that promises more good things to come.

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5
Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle #1

Dec 4, 2013

This new Terminator series lacks excitement as the final battle draws near.

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7.8
The Auteur #1

Dec 31, 1969

From beginning to end, The Auteur is one gonzo comic book.

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8
The Occultist #1

Oct 2, 2013

Don't let the horrific cover scare you offthis book is better than it first appears.

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9.5
The Shaolin Cowboy: Who'll Stop the Reign? (2013) #1

Oct 9, 2013

Shaolin Cowboy brings its unique brand of humor and action to a wider audience at last.

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8
The Terminator Enemy Of My Enemy #1

Feb 19, 2014

If you like sci-fi at all, or, honestly, if you just like competently-executed comic books, give this one a shot. Terminator: Enemy of My Enemy #1 from Dark Horse is well worth making a spot for in your comics budget.

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6
Tomb Raider #1

Dec 31, 1969

The new adventures of Lara Croft start with a whimper.

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9.7
Unity #2

Dec 11, 2013

With a focus on personal details and fantastic art, Valiant's new Unity title sets the bar high for superhero comics.

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