6
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Almighty (2023) #1 |
Feb 2, 2023 |
Final Verdict: 6.0. More dust than danger, this is a post apocalyptic story that's still trying to find its footing. |
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6
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Transformers (2019): Valentine's Day Special #1 |
Feb 17, 2020 |
A Valentine's Day gimmick could be a lot worse than this, but also a lot better. |
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6.7
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Broken Souls Ballad #1 |
May 7, 2021 |
An original horror story mired down by some confusing choices. |
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6.7
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Cities of Magick #1 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
Visually compelling but nevertheless a little incohesive, we're hoping that future issues of this story find its footing and live up to the potential in its premise |
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6.7
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Postal: Deliverance #5 |
Dec 2, 2019 |
"Postal: Deliverance" #5 reads like how pushing two non-joining puzzle pieces together feels: we know there's something here, but by goodness, it is not totally coming together. |
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6.8
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Sonata #7 |
Jan 13, 2020 |
Space tyranny can get tedious, but at least it's honest work. |
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6.8
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The Visitor (2019) #2 |
Jan 27, 2020 |
"The Visitor" #2 has Airplane Movie energy " if it's there and nothing else looks appealing, I'll take a look and be mildly satisfied. Let's hope things turn around before this story finishes its flight. |
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6.8
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Unearth #5 |
Nov 11, 2019 |
"Unearth" #5 delivers alien, horror visuals in spades, and everything else in a lower, but still acceptable suit. |
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6.9
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Old Dog (2022) #1 |
Sep 30, 2022 |
A few more tricks and this old dog will be worth watching. |
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6.9
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Search For Hu #1 |
Sep 10, 2021 |
Strong concept that needs a bit of a stronger execution before things take off. |
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7
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He Who Fights With Monsters #1 |
Sep 24, 2021 |
Solid and effective storytelling that's bolstered by imposing, powerful art. |
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7
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It Eats What Feeds It #2 |
Aug 24, 2020 |
Steamy, atmospheric, and easy reading horror for your next beach day, if you're into that kind of thing. |
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7
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Where Starships Go To Die #1 |
Jun 10, 2022 |
An ambitious romp into the twin depths of space and sea that's hampered by pacing and plotting issues. |
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7.2
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Miskatonic (2020) #1 |
Nov 16, 2020 |
"Miskatonic" #1 leans heavily into Lovecraftian themes to great effect and does well by updating the content for the 21st century " even if the characters feel a little one dimensional. |
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7.3
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Beyond the Breach #1 |
Jul 15, 2021 |
A Cathartic road trip meets a catastrophic world wrecking. |
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7.3
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Origins (2020) #1 |
Nov 5, 2020 |
Anchored by beautiful art and clever set pieces, "Origins" #1 has some room to grow before its full potential is realized. |
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7.4
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Speed Republic #1 |
Feb 3, 2022 |
An interesting concept with strong characters and high stakes action that slightly suffers from the ersatz nature of its worldbuilding. |
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7.5
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Scrapper (2023) #1 |
Jul 21, 2023 |
Sporting a robust story and plenty of spunk, "Scrapper #1 is an enjoyable if not groundbreaking story. |
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7.5
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The Lion & The Eagle #1 |
Feb 18, 2022 |
Beautiful to look it if at times slow, this is a solid piece of dark, historical fiction that sheds light on a forgotten slice of World War II history. |
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7.6
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Compass #1 |
Jun 18, 2021 |
Historical realism and fantasy merge to form an intriguing story anchored by well written characters. |
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7.6
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The Seasons Have Teeth (2023) #1 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
"The Seasons Have Teeth does a lot more showing than telling, which makes sense for this subtle story about love, photography, and monsters. |
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7.7
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Sleeping Beauties #1 |
Jun 29, 2020 |
Sleeping Beauties" #1 offers a unique mix of trippy scenery and impending horror, which makes us curious to see where this Stephen and Owen King adaptation goes next. |
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7.8
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Campisi #1 |
Aug 13, 2021 |
Someone dropped a dragon into the middle of this small-town mob story and honestly, it works. |
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7.8
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Ether: The Disappearance of Violet Bell #4 |
Dec 16, 2019 |
"Ether: The Disappearance of Violet Bell" #4 has ozone energy. It's electric, kinetic, and pulsing with life. |
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7.8
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Fear of a Red Planet (2022) #1 |
Nov 25, 2022 |
Aesthetic and engagingwelcome to the Martian wild west. |
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7.8
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Lovecraft: Unknown Kadath #1 |
Sep 16, 2022 |
To the point and enthralling, this is a fine addition to the mythos that should whet the appetite of newcomer and grizzled dreamer alike. |
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7.8
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Rabid World #1 |
Mar 26, 2021 |
While a pandemic adjacent story about rabid zombies and survivors may be too soon for some, "Rabid World" #1 will reward those willing to take the plunge with solid thrills and expressive characters. |
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7.9
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Harrow County: Death's Choir #2 |
Jan 20, 2020 |
Soft but spooky, a perfect story for a warm night in a cold winter. |
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7.9
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Vanity (2022) #1 |
Apr 15, 2022 |
A Powerful and plaintive telling of one of horror's archetypical femme fatales |
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8
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A Thing Called Truth #1 |
Nov 4, 2021 |
Twisting and turning, this intimate story starts big and only gets bigger. |
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8
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Ascender #6 |
Oct 28, 2019 |
"Ascender #6" gallops forward, adeptly merging unique art, purposeful writing, and space opera themes to great effect. |
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8
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Getting It Together #4 |
Jan 11, 2021 |
A slice of life story for the lost hipster millennial, "Getting it Together" #4 feels relatable and satisfyingly wholesome. |
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8
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Lonely Receiver #1 |
Sep 7, 2020 |
Weird, sexy, and provocative, "Lonely Receiver" #1 brings up powerful questions of intimacy and autonomy. |
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8
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Norse Mythology #1 |
Oct 8, 2020 |
Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology treads familiar grounds but never comes off as trite, and is instead charming, funny, and an altogether cozy read. |
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8.2
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Cult Classic: Creature Feature #5 |
Mar 2, 2020 |
Gasoline, grit, alien terror: Creature Feature is a buttery popcorn, all american fight for survival. Bring it on. |
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8.2
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Faithless: II #1 |
Jun 15, 2020 |
Anchored by strong aesthetic choices and clear direction, this story is an erotic romp worth indulging. Savor these panels. |
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8.2
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Home (2021) #2 |
May 20, 2021 |
Final Verdict: 8.2. Engrossing and timely, this story is straightforward and deliberate in a way that never sacrifices quality. |
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8.3
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Midnight Vista #4 |
Dec 9, 2019 |
This UFO abduction story hasn't lost its shine, and goes beyond the tropes to deliver something fresh and sharply told. |
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8.3
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Spectro #1 |
May 27, 2022 |
The stories in "Spectro will satiate even the most voracious fans of science fiction, horror, and the unsettling intersection of the two. |
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8.3
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The Union (2020) #1 |
Dec 3, 2020 |
Final Verdict: 8.3. Well paced and promising action, “The Union” #1 offers a fresh cast of characters in a uniquely British palatte that still feels accessible to all. |
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8.4
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Alienated #4 |
Jul 13, 2020 |
Chaotic and emotional, "Alienated" #4 finds its throughline while navigating some pretty traumatic content. |
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8.4
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Family Tree #8 |
Aug 28, 2020 |
An explosive finale to the current story arc, "Family Tree" #8 balances tight action with earned emotional beats. |
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8.4
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Monstress: Talk-Stories #1 |
Nov 30, 2020 |
"Monstress: Talk-stories" shines a light on unexplored moments of "Monstress" lore, serving an emotional gut-punch as it does. |
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8.5
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Chicken Devil #1 |
Oct 8, 2021 |
Spicy and furious, this story pulls punches and doesn't stop until you're battered to a pulp, and then some. |
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8.5
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Cloaked (2021) #1 |
Dec 17, 2021 |
Mysterious and memorable, this is a well executed, sleek detective story wrapped up in a superhero costume that's just getting started. |
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8.5
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Godkillers #1 |
Feb 24, 2020 |
Cthulu in fatigues. Godkillers is a precision strike of fantasy horror and military realism. |
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8.5
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No / One (2023) #1 |
Mar 16, 2023 |
High caliber, ambitious, and stone cold, "No/One should satisfy any fan looking for the intersection of intellectual crime noir and sleek superhero drama. |
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8.5
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Playthings (2022) #1 |
Mar 18, 2022 |
Excellently colored and masterfully designed, this is a terror tale that mixes beauty and terror at pitch perfect levels. |
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8.5
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Red Zone (2023) #1 |
Mar 2, 2023 |
Sustained by a well developed protagonist, "Red Zone" #1 brings some thrilling heat to a Soviet cold. |
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8.5
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The Goddamned: The Virgin Brides #1 |
Jul 2, 2020 |
Radiant with inventive lore that delivers on its grim premise, "The Goddamned: Virgin Brides" #1 has heart and horror worth exploring. |
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8.5
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Werewolf By Night (2020) #1 |
Oct 23, 2020 |
"Werewolf by Night" #1 is quick, fun read that manages to pack a punch in terms of social commentary and general smarts. |
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8.6
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Family Tree #2 |
Dec 23, 2019 |
The plot thickens, the bark hardens, and things get weirder |
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8.6
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Swan Songs (2023) #1 |
Jul 7, 2023 |
Final Verdict: 8.6. Moody and sublime, this is another strong entry into the haunting anthology genre. |
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8.6
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Wild's End (2023) #1 |
Jun 23, 2023 |
Slow boiling but worth the wait, the return to "Wild's End captures the terror and triumph of our first visit to Lower Crowchurch perfectly. |
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8.7
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Absolution (2022) #1 |
Jul 8, 2022 |
A new take on The Hunger Games/The Running Man/Battle Royale for the living streaming age that rises above its opening premise. |
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8.7
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Bliss (2020) #1 |
Jul 24, 2020 |
Anchored by strong writing and elevated by moody art direction, "Bliss" #1 offers something sweet for urban fantasy fans. |
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8.7
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Indigo Children (2023) #1 |
Mar 30, 2023 |
Eerie and enchanting, "Indigo Children will pull you in with its magnetism. |
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8.7
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Nailbiter Returns #1 |
Jun 4, 2020 |
Black humor and evisceration abound, what joy! It's good to be back in Buckaroo. |
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8.8
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Barbaric: Hell To Pay #1 |
Jan 19, 2023 |
Brutal, bloody, boisterous, and all that bad bad good we love from this story. |
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8.8
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Echolands #1 |
Aug 26, 2021 |
Overflowing in the best way possible " this comic is an explosion of excess and unyielding, chaotic fun. |
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8.8
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Midnight Vista #2 |
Oct 21, 2019 |
"Midnight Vista" #2, aptly titled 'The Mothership,' brings us aboard an unsettling and beautiful sci-fi horror, family drama. Buckle up and beam me up; this is a story to watch. |
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8.8
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Sacrament (2022) #1 |
Aug 5, 2022 |
In space, nobody can hear you screambut maybe someone can hear you pray. And that might not be a good thing. |
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8.8
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The Last God (2019) #1 |
Nov 4, 2019 |
Like Jenga from hell, "The Last God" #1 builds a beautiful fantasy world and then slams into it, full force with blood and gore. Here's to hoping it only gets messier. |
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8.9
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That Texas Blood #2 |
Jul 31, 2020 |
Immersive and bold, "That Texas Blood" will resonate with anyone thirsting for a full bodied, neo-western noir. |
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9
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Birthright #41 |
Feb 10, 2020 |
The doomsday clock struck midnight, then got smashed with a sledgehammer. You need to get in here and read this. |
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9
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Bolero #1 |
Jan 21, 2022 |
Cleverly combining the routine trials of young love with utterly unique takes on parallel universes, this story wows on all fronts. |
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9
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Casual Fling #1 |
Feb 12, 2021 |
An effective and contemporary forbidden romance story that's sure to twist the knife deeper " we've only just begun. |
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9
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Join the Future #1 |
Mar 9, 2020 |
Subtle yet immense, political yet evenhanded, "Join the Future" threads the needle of expectations with a calculated hand. |
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9
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Miles To Go #1 |
Sep 25, 2020 |
"Miles to Go" rises above the usual tropes and delivers a suspenseful, smart, and sincere crime story full of pitch perfect characters. |
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9
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Nightfall: Double Feature (2022) #1 |
Oct 28, 2022 |
this is horror of the finest quality. |
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9
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Out of Body #1 |
Jun 3, 2021 |
Visually stunning and brimming with occultist, murder mystery trappings, this story is one to watch. |
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9
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Stealth #5 |
Sep 10, 2020 |
Sharp and well paced, "Stealth" #5 gives us everything we want: intrigue, villain backstories, and a bright, emotional core. |
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9
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We Live #1 |
Oct 19, 2020 |
"We Live" #1 makes the most of its dramatic premise, delivering a story full of action, emotion, and unfettered creativity. This is an undisputed work of art. |
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9.1
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Alienated #2 |
Mar 23, 2020 |
Teenage dreams mixed with sci-fi nightmares, tuned for the 21st century. Gen Z is not okay! |
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9.1
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W0rldtr33 #1 |
Apr 28, 2023 |
A terrifying cybernetic apocalypse is upon us and all we can do is watch. |
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9.2
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Grim (2022) #1 |
May 13, 2022 |
Deftly written and beautifully illustrated, "Grim #1 carves out its own space in a cluttered subgenre. |
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9.2
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HaHa #1 |
Jan 15, 2021 |
Full of pathos, pitch perfect art, and literary maturity, this story has the markings of a true classic. |
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9.2
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Star Wars Adventures: Smuggler's Run #2 |
Jan 28, 2021 |
An effortlessly effective Star Wars tale, full of grit, action, and top notch storytelling. |
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9.3
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Dark Spaces: Wildfire #1 |
Jul 22, 2022 |
Smoldering and fierce, this is a revelatory entry into the heist genre that any serious comics enjoyer should pick up. |
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9.4
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Alienated #5 |
Aug 20, 2020 |
Final Verdict: 9.4. “Alienated” #5 is nothing short of exceptional. Brimming with life, terror, and swagger, nothing about this comic is forgettable. |
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9.5
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Alienated #6 |
Oct 5, 2020 |
Raw and bold, this series is the calm before the storm, the storm itself, and the beautiful, empty sky that comes afterward. Wow. |
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9.5
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Geiger (2021) #1 |
Apr 9, 2021 |
From character to plot to setting, everything in "Geiger" clicks into place, making for a superb story that just radiates excellence. |
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9.5
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Sea of Sorrows #1 |
Nov 19, 2020 |
Propelled by the force of masterclass writing and transcendent, genre defining art, "Sea of Sorrows" absolutely sails " this ship is a thing of beauty. |
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9.5
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The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1 |
Apr 23, 2021 |
This is a beautiful story full of drama, comedy, and superior art, all in equal measure " get this on your pull list ASAP. |
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9.6
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Family Tree #6 |
Jun 18, 2020 |
Final Verdict: 9.6. "Family Tree" #6 is unrelentingly good. Why isn't this on your pull list yet? |
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9.6
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Two Moons #1 |
Feb 25, 2021 |
"Two Moons" is a gritty and nuanced addition to the historical fiction horror genre. |
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9.8
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Barbaric #1 |
Jul 2, 2021 |
Furious and funny, this story is pulpy yet epic, grizzled yet jovial, and we just don't want more. |
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