Leijah Petelka Comic Reviews

If you're new to the BATMAN series, or just want to dive a little deeper into Bruce's world, this is a story I'd recommend!

BEASTLANDS #1 introduces us to a world where Keepers help keep you safe. Mac, Ping, and Ava venture forth in search of someone they've lost. Curtis Clow unravels a story that is sure to keep our adventuring shoes on nonetheless. Paired with Jo Mi-Gyeong's art, this story is a must read!

BITCH PLANET: TRIPLE FEATURE #1 is the first in a series of comics that explains how women end up on Bitch Planet. The art present further embeds why women are fighting against the patriarchy.

THE FEARSCAPE is off to an amazing start. Henry Henry considers his literary authority better than everyone else, although he isn't that great. O'Sullivan perfectly illustrates who Henry Henry is, and sets us up for a hero's journey with the wrong hero. Mutti and Popov's art gives us reality, while O'Sullivan's words give us Henry's delusions. While I'd like to know more about the supporting characters, the story is set up to succeed.

Henry Henry has made it to his first trial. Unfortunately, not everything goes as planned. Now Henry has created a problem that no one saw coming. Ryan O'Sullivan leaves us on a note that will make you want the next issue. This is only exasperated by Andrea Mutti and Vladimir Popov's beautiful art. It's not too late to catch up and read these!

Henry Henry lies to find false fame and phony fortune. But what happens when all this lying finally catches up with him? Ryan O'Sullivan brings us an installment of THE FEARSCAPE that we've been waiting for: Henry's comeuppance. Andrea Mutti keeps the narrative going, providing art that not only instills Henry's insecurities, but also gives us relief to see a fake hero feeling unsure. Vladimir Popov's colors will warm your hears to Henry's slow demise.

As the series winds to a close, Henry Henry is unraveling. He has to face what he's done. Unfortunately, it's not so easy for Henry to admit wrongdoing. We'll see what happens.

Henry Henry can't handle it anymore. Arthur gets all the attention, what about Henry? Well, if Henry can't have it, no one can. Henry decides to try to destroy the Fearscape. It's up to Jill to stop him. Andrea Mutti and Vladimir Popov perfectly pace Ryan O'Sullivan's story with their wonderful art. This is a story that you'll want to go back to read and reflect on.

With influence from Jerry, Leo decides to find an action figure from his childhood. However, holding up a convenience store proves more dangerous than expected. Leo finds himself alone and in jail when a woman posing as his lawyer bails him out, but at a price. Alex Paknadel does a fantastic job keeping the pace of the story up! He's matched with fabulous art by Martin Simmonds and Dee Cunniffe, and perfectly placed lettering by Taylor Esposito.

Loose laws allow Leo and Jerry to live above the law. However, Leo's very tired of this lifestyle. But through a turn of events, Leo and Jerry are ultimately faced with, well, themselves. Meanwhile, Zajek the Cremator is hot on their tails.

Leo and Jerry make their way to the desert to find Action Joe. Mangled and bloody, the pair don't bother to stop at the hospital to tend to Leo's wounds. Meanwhile, Zajek the Cremator learns they're still alive and his job isn't finished. Alex Paknadel gives us an ending that is humorous, horrifying, but also self-reflecting. Topped with art by Martin Simmonds and Dee Cunniffe, and Taylor Esposito's lettering, and we have a story about this day-and-age!

HALLOWEEN MAN: HALLOWTIDE Part 1 is the start to an awesome two part story. Drew Edwards brings us a fully rounded and involved version of Halloween that is sure to compel you to keep reading. Lucho Inzunza and April Guadiana's art compliments and furthers his story by building tension and keeping us on edge. Although I wish I knew more about other characters, this story arc is sure to give you the Halloween chills.

The superhero trope has always been framed as good vs. evil. But JADED by Jon Santana, Jimbo Salgado, Jomar Bulda, and Bunny Pasig plays with this overdone trope. Although some parts of the story get a little confusing because time jumps around, the overall story is compelling and interesting to follow. Paired with amazing art, this is a comic you won't want to miss.

LOA: CHAPTER 1 sets the reader up for a fast-paced action story that is sure to keep us on our toes. Writers Alika Ebomah and Andrew Harrell have crafted an exciting story which artist Mikhail Sebastian and colorist HackronyM breathe life into. Although at times the story can be slightly difficult to follow, the overall product is really fun.

NEON FUTURE #1 sets readers up with a phenomenal story. Visually stunning, this comic is definitely something you don't want to sleep on. With some of the population accepting technology into their life, how will they survive the laws against them?

PRISM STALKER #3 gives us a Vep that is not willing to give up. Although sometimes the world building seems to drag on, it's absolutely necessary for the adventure Sloane Leong is going to drop us into. The world is absolutely stunning to look at, giving us colors beyond our wildest imagination. This is definitely a story and issue that you need to pick up.

STAR WARS DARTH VADER #6 is the start of a new arc in the Darth Vader series by Charles Soule and Giuseppe Camuncoli. We get small glimpses into how Vader's day-to-day life is and are introduced to the Inquisitorius. Vader better be careful.

Thomas Durwood takes readers on a ride through history and across the world. We look at historical events that are often ignored. Although sometimes Durwood tells us rather than shows us actions, the stories are never bogged down and keep a fairly quick pace. Each story is paired with a different artist, Benedick Bana, Oscar Gregborn, Devin Korwin, Boell Oyino, and Well-Bee, who do an amazing job reflecting Durwood's storytelling.

Lucian finds himself awake and in a hospital, thanks to Rose. But Lucian finds himself unable to speak. To get more information about her missing daughter, Rose tries to encourage Lucian to speak by telling Lucian her story. Simon Spurrier fills in some gaps about where Daniel's been. Paired with Abigail Larson and Quinton Winter's wonderful art, this issue is one you cannot miss!

The Khan is dead. War is right around the corner. But something doesn't seem right. Ram V continues to unweave his tale masterfully, giving us more about who the characters are. Sumit Kumar and Vittorio Astone do a phenomenal job with using the art to keep us on our toes. All this is topped off with lettering by Aditya Bidikar, who brings perfectly placed and lined letters.

Bishan is out for blood, and no one is going to stop him. Well, almost no one. Back at home, Kori and Prince Vikram face a terror they know very little about. But can Zachariah Sturn help? Ram V, Sumit Kumar, Vittorio Astone, and Aditya Bidikar give us a climax to a story that is as beautiful as it is heart wrenching.

The art of Ryan O'Sullivan and Plaid Klaus' VOID TRIP #1 is absolutely phenomenal. Although at times the characters feel a little clich, they do not feel overdone or out of place. The story is a fun and funny adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Ryan O'Sullivan creates an amazing adventure with VOID TRIP #5. We get an ending that makes us reflect, and characters we are sad to see go. And Plaid Klaus' art is perfectly out of this world!