Liam Pollock's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: BGCP Reviews: 81
7.1Avg. Review Rating

7.2
Adventure Time: Ice King #1

Jan 20, 2016

A good start to a potentially good Adventure Time story. Does a good job of capturing the feel of the show that should keep fans going.

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7.2
Adventure Time: Ice King #2

Feb 17, 2016

Another fun adventure with the Ice King. Not a lot happens to contribute to the overall plot of this series, but it is still enjoyable.

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6.1
Adventure Time: Ice King #3

Mar 16, 2016

A decent enough Issue, shows off all the new characters in good comedic ways, few gags fall a little short but overall a fun read.

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5.2
Adventure Time: Ice King #6

Jun 15, 2016

Ice King #6, and the series overall, is okay. This final issue just sort of ends and while it does bring the plot to the conclusion the pacing of it just feels a little off, too abrupt. It builds to a climax and then just sort of ends. It was kind of enjoyable but it really did feel like it had the same charm of the cartoon series and feels a little bit hollow.

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6
Assassin's Creed: Locus #1

Sep 28, 2016

It's hard to get a good grasp on Assassin's Creed: Locus. It has many aspects that make it seem like it cold have good character moments, it doesn't seem to relief too heavily on the games so it will be easy to read. At the same time, it is only for issues and with its current pacing I fear it will simply end before it has a chance to explore its potential.

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6.2
Batgirl (2016) #1

Jul 29, 2016

The first half of Batgirl: Rebirth #1 is a fun story that let's you get to see more of Barbra than of Batgirl, but when she slips into that cowl that's when it gets really silly. It never explains how both she and Fruit Bat had the time to get changed into their elaborate costumes. Her friend gets attacked and in less than half a minute Barbra ditches her backpack and slips into her costume. If only I could get ready so fast in the mornings.

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6.3
Battlestar Galactica (2016) #1

Aug 3, 2016

Overall its hard to really place Battlestar Galactica " it seems to have potential and it has some very good art, but it does require a some research if you haven't watched the series before to fully understand it. It seems a little silly in places but perhaps that will be a charm to it. With this first issue it is hard to get a good grip on the series tone so it could turn it around.

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6
Battlestar Galactica: Six #4

Apr 29, 2015

A slow moving piece that spends too much time building up to a conclusion that doesn't really pay off.

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4.7
Battlestar Galactica: Six #5

May 20, 2015

An empty ending that ties the series back in to the main television show, informative if you are into the lore of Battlestar Galactica, but not a good read if you are not.

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6
BOOM! Box Mix Tape #2015

Dec 16, 2015

A nice selection of short stories, very hit and miss with most of them, chances are there will be something in here that you will enjoy, perfect for most younger readers if you are looking for a gift this holiday season.

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8
BOOM! Box Mix Tape #2016

Dec 9, 2016

There were a few other shorts that should get a mention in this as well, Anna Strain's Holiday Cards, Musical Tattoo Flash by Adam X Vass and Love Notes by Sam Davies. The only reason I didn't go into a lot of detail on these ones is they are so short that talking about them could spoil them and I wanted to avoid spoilers in this review so when you read it you get the full experience. If you are looking for something fun and easy, or maybe a stocking filler for someone this comic is perfect. Each story is short, there is something for all ages but none of them are too adult or too childish. BOOM! Box Mix Tape 2016 is such a fun little comic that I implore you to go read it. It is pure, feel-good reading and sometimes we just need a little happiness in our lives.

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3.8
Clarence Quest #1

Jun 29, 2016

I've read better Clarence comics than this one. I guess, since I'm not the target audience, this is a little wasted on me, but I just found this one to be lacking any sort of merit or comedy. It was just a chain of events that happened to three kids and then stopped. So uhhh, don't break into your teacher's houses to change test results kids or you will get kidnapped by a cult if you try to set it right, I guess.

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9.3
Day Men #7

May 6, 2015

A great piece with good story telling, strong characters and well drawn art.

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6.5
Dejah Thoris #1

Feb 3, 2016

An okay start, doesn't do much to excite or capture an audience. Plot seems solid enough to start and art is well done.

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4.9
Dejah Thoris #2

Mar 2, 2016

A story with pacing that is too fast and yet at the same time very boring. Dejah spends too much time telling us how amazing she is and not enough actually showing it.

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6.7
Giant Days #2

Apr 15, 2015

Not a lot going on story wise, but the art is great. A nice easy read when looking for a laugh or something light hearted.

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7.1
Giant Days #4

Jun 17, 2015

A nice, enjoyable read. Fairly easy to consume and handels a wide rage of liberal subjects fairly well. Good for when you want to read something that will make you smile.

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8.5
Giant Days #8

Nov 18, 2015

A nice wee story about love in the winter snow, a fun read when needing to take a break.

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5
Giant Days #22

Jan 10, 2017

Compared to some of the previous issues of Giant days that I have this one seems a lot darker with its subject matter, or perhaps that is just my reading of it. It still has its usual comic tones to the subject matter, but it is clearly setting itself up to teach Daisy a hard life lesson. Or perhaps it won't and things will work out for her really well. The thing about relationships is they are impossible to predict.

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7.2
Gold Key Alliance #4

Jul 18, 2016

I was enjoying Gold Key Alliance up until this point. There is just something about this issue that has rubbed me the wrong way. I liked the idea of the characters having visions of what could be the other worlds. But the previous issues hinted that the four were going to have to team up to work together, and now we find out that they are, but not even on the same Earth. And that the villain that was alluded to in the first issue isn't even the real villain but just a decoy as well. I'm hoping there will be something special with the four – otherwise what is the point of them in this sea of infinite versions, including one from a universe of centaurs?

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3.8
Gold Key Alliance #5

Aug 17, 2016

If you were hoping for Gold Key Alliance to be an exciting cross over with some of your old favourite comic heroes, then you'll be disappointed. If you were thinking Gold Key Alliance could kickstart a new, modern-day version of these heroes in a shared universe then you would be wrong. If you were looking for an anticlimactic series that spends a bunch of time focusing on four characters, just to leave them all behind and effectively end the multiverse and stop any and all idea of continuation of these characters until it is eventually reconnected then here you go, this is for you. It has some cool scenes let down by a flimsy, borderline pointless plot.

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5.8
Intertwined #1

Oct 5, 2016

It's hard to really say ifIntertwined is good or bad just now. Its set up seems to be like some sort of modern-day Avatar: The Last Airbender and this issue is just so much set-up that there is almost no real plot. We get things happening to Juan that move the story along, but as to any idea where it is going other than involving the elements, we don't get many clues, so this issue isn't perhaps the best judge of the series and depending on how they branch out from here will really help define this series. As of this issue it seems to be something that has a lot of potential and while there isn't much plot, Juan is a strong enough character that his slice of life adventure sets a good pace for the first issue.

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4.8
Jungle Girl (2007): Season Three #4

Jul 29, 2015

A messy series with an over filled plot, but has good dinosaur art. I didn't personally enjoy it, but I can see why others might.

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7.3
Justice League / Power Rangers #1

Jan 18, 2017

Justice League/ Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is off to a great start with this issue.

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9
Lantern City #1

Apr 28, 2015

A good start to what is looking to be an interesting series. Good pacing, characters and art.

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9.5
Lantern City #2

Jun 10, 2015

Another great issue - A strong plot coupled with great art work and a very relateable main character.

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8.6
Lantern City #3

Jul 8, 2015

An excting instalment witha few twist and turns, has a lot of world building and finally seems to have a direction as to where it is going.

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9.3
Lantern City #4

Aug 12, 2015

Another good addition to the series with the introduction of some major players it will start to pick up fast from here.

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8.7
Lantern City #5

Sep 9, 2015

A bit of a lull in the story, builds a bit more of the world and adds a few more questions at this point, building up for future issues.

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8.9
Lantern City #6

Oct 14, 2015

An interesting part for the story's middle issue, doesn't really offer a large turning point in the narrative but does open up the world more.

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8.5
Lantern City #7

Nov 11, 2015

Another stellar issue of Lantern City. Amazing art accompanies a good story that gives more time for other characters to grow this issue.

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7.8
Lantern City #8

Dec 9, 2015

Lantern city continues to deliver, though its other characters are starting to feel a little one note when compared to the very well developed protagonist.

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8.2
Lantern City #10

Feb 10, 2016

An exciting issue that manages to keep itself engaging while setting up for the last two chapters. An intense read with some amazing art.

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6.8
Lantern City #11

Mar 9, 2016

A rather slower moving issue that is clearly all set up for the finale next time, and does have some poor art decisions. Overall though it is still of a good quality and a great read.

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7.2
Lone Ranger / Green Hornet #1

Jul 6, 2016

Overall there isn't really a lot I can say about this comic. A lot of it was just the Ranger talking about his heyday and having flashbacks to his old adventures in large spread pages that just stopped any sort of plot advancement to set the scene. We got next to no development on the Green Hornet. It is as if the series expects you to just know who he is while at the same time having no idea who the Lone Ranger is. The story is pretty clich and riddled with almost cringe worthy dialogue. It is set in an alternate reality, or at least it has to be without being a bit insensitive but relies on real-world villainy and stops just before it gets exciting.

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7.7
Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy #1

Jun 8, 2016

Overall Lumberjanes Gotham Academy is a great start for a crossover. Even with no knowledge of the two series it just works, and if you have read them, it seems like a match made in heaven with a cast that just blend together seamlessly. It's a comic that's filled with fun, jokes and adventure that not only left me wanting more, but made me want to go out and get the individual series.

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5.5
Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy #2

Jul 14, 2016

I have been a little too negative in this review of Lumberjanes Gotham Academy #2 though. The comic isn't bad, it is actually fairly funny and entertaining. The comedy is nothing great, perhaps even a little clich at points but it still drove a chuckle out of me. It is actually entertaining and as supernatural mysteries go it seem to have the right idea, it is giving us just enough that we know whats going on but not exactly why and how. It's an enjoyable read that while not the most exciting story or visually impressive serves as a good distraction and works for all ages. got

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5.7
Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy #3

Aug 10, 2016

There isn't too much that can really be said about this issue of Lumberjanes Gotham Academy. The whole issue is very slow-paced and exists just to give the villain a tragic back story that is not even slightly tragic. It feels like we are meant to feel pity for her then she really needs a worse life. The style of humour of this issue is an odd one. Both visually and tonally it seems to be a series aimed at children yet at the same time is filled with 80s pop-culture references. This issue seems really hard to place this issue. It adds a lot to the villain's story, but the appeal of this series is the two groups interacting. So with this issue where it expands on a villain that's new to both series, it just seems to conflict with that appeal.

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5.8
Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy #6

Nov 13, 2016

While a fun read, I know I wasn't this comic's target audience. For a start I wasn't familiar with either Lumberjanes or Gotham Academy before this. This plot is very thin, and not too challenging. While funny, many of the jokes felt too shallow for me. If you were looking for a good comic that works as an entry comic for a younger audience, then this would work. They might be confused by all the characters at first, and perhaps a second read might make it easier. Then, if they get hooked, going into the main series of both comics would probably help them enjoy this one even more.

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7.5
Masked #1

Nov 24, 2016

Masked gives you a lot of question when you read it that leaves you wanting more to figure out just what is going on.

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7.6
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (2016) #0

Jan 7, 2016

A fun read wither you were a fan of the tv series or not, though prior knowledge as to who the characters are will help with this reboot to the series. Good art helps bring the series to life.

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8.2
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (2016) #4

Jun 23, 2016

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #4 is an issue that shows that this series is going from strength to strength. It is able to use the old Power Rangers mythos and tell a story that is both familiar yet feels fresh. The art is very enjoyable and complements it well. While the story does seem to be a little repetitive with the ‘can the trust the Green Ranger?' story, what is around that is enjoyable enough you can forgive them for taking their time with the plot.

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7.7
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (2016) #5

Jul 22, 2016

Power Rangers is doing a good job of rebooting the series and telling a familiar story while keeping it fresh and good looking. It's interesting enough that it could easily appeal to fans or newcomers interested after all the recent news about the movie coming out. The pacing of this issue really doesn't help it and feels a little like a filler issue. Yes, it gives us some back story, but after leaving on a cliff hanger, more plot would be nice. There is a Bulk and Skull issue at the end of this issue too that seems pointless. It's full of references that only watchers of the original will get and yet the jokes are so dull that I'm not even sure children would find them funny..

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7
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (2016) #7

Sep 22, 2016

With cool actions scenes, a dark, somewhat depressing tone, Mighty Morphing Power Rangers continues to be a startling, modern remaining of Power Rangers. The story moves at a fast pace and not pages feel wasted or to stretch out the story. It doesn't stray to far from what you might remember as the Rangers try to remain a beacon of light, more for their own sakethan anyone else, and still have moral lessons that they have to learn.

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7.3
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (2016) #8

Oct 26, 2016

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #8 starts off dark, but slowly starts to drag its way back into the light with rising hope. The Rangers work on a plan to save Billy and take back their power. They begin to patch up the wounds that their distrust of each other has caused, and Black Dragon shows he isn't completely evil. There may be a chance for the Rangers yet.

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5.3
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (2016) #9

Dec 2, 2016

The problem with this issue is that it, while needed, it serves the poor purpose of being a set-up for the next issue. It is one of those ones where they needed the time and the pages to set everything up for you wanting more, but you know what is coming next is going to be better than the exposition chapter. You need the set-up for the pay-off and this issue certainly leaves you wanting that pay-off.

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7.5
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Pink #1

Jun 1, 2016

If you weren't sure why the Pink Ranger was getting her own solo series or think that she didn't need one, then you really need this. It's the perfect mix of nostalgia while updating it to be more modern and serious. This new version is a breath of fresh air for fans of the original series who could struggle to watch it with how cheesy it can be. Kimberly is a great female hero in this. She has so much agency, she takes charge and jumps head first into battle. She is both emotional but calm enough to plan ahead and fight smart. If you don't know much about the Mighty Morphin Power Ranger mythos, there might be a few things that get a little lost on you, but you should be able to catch on fairly easy. Power Rangers: Pink is just a great ride from start to finish and a perfect first issue to launch this mini solo series.

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8.2
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Pink #2

Jul 28, 2016

Power Rangers Pink is setting up to be a great story. The first two issues have been great, with this issue being very fast paced, zooming through all the set-up with just the right speed so you get time to rest before being thrown back in to the action.

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7.5
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Pink #3

Sep 14, 2016

Power Rangers: Pink is in a rather unfortunate trend where its story is getting a little too convoluted and slows it down, yet at the same time the pacing is so fast that the story just seems a little all over the place and poorly paced. There are a lot of coincidences for the Rangers and they seem to be incredibly lucky, with things happening very conveniently for them. Also, how does Kimberly keep recognising her mum who is now a giant fish monster that looks like all the other giant fish monsters? That is her real talent right there.

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7.3
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Pink #4

Oct 19, 2016

Power Rangers: Pink #4 doesn't suffer from a lot of the problems thatmany comics have getting to just over the midway point. The pacing is great and it doesn't just feel like padding to make the story last longer. There is a lot that happens story wise both in this issue and for setting upthe end. We finally get some use for the side characters who aremore than just making life harder for the Rangers. This series seems to be having a lot of fun with its premise and it really shows.

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6
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Pink #5

Dec 21, 2016

I really enjoyed the art of the issue as well, though some of it was hard to see. There are many wide shots of the Rangers going against the evil Zord to show to scale of the ordeal that they have to overcome. Thankfully my review copy is in a digital format for zooming. The designs on the Rangers really stands out in one panel where they are depicted against the original costumes. The design choices for Pink are still my favourite part of the whole series. I'm both excited and sad for the next issue. With Pink ending it will be a shame to see a close to this lovely miniseries; at the same time though, it has been wonderful and the set up for the final issue seems great. Pink is a great addition to the ever-growing Power Rangers comic bookworld.

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8.2
Robocop (2014) #10

Apr 8, 2015

BOOM! Studios Robocop is a strong, well written series that captures the tone and feeling of the movie perfectly. Fans and newcomers alike will enjoy this series.

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8.3
Robocop (2014) #11

May 13, 2015

What could have been a great issue was only a good issue due to over the top action and the wrong choice of art direction.

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8
Rowans Ruin #1

Oct 7, 2015

Great opening, with a slow pace. It really seems to be building to hopefully be a great horror. Art could be hit or miss however.

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9.1
Rowans Ruin #2

Nov 4, 2015

A dark, suspenseful story. A little clich but makes up for it with great are and an amazing lead character.

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6.6
Rowans Ruin #3

Dec 2, 2015

The story is some what predictable and clich, and the protagonist, Katie, seems to have slept through horror movie protagonist 101 but its still a good read for any horror fan.

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7.8
Slam! #1

Nov 16, 2016

Slam is great, I'm not even gonna try to hide how much I love this series so far. It has everything you could need in a comic: humour, action, emotion, relatable characters. It has started off strong and while its Roller Derby setting might hinder how far it can go as a series it is such a different setting that is more than welcome.

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7
Slam! #2

Dec 28, 2016

Slam! continues to impress me with its charm and its wit. The characters have already been incredibly fleshed out after just two issues. The dynamic between Jenifer and Maise is what really makes this comic work. They laugh, they fight, they help each other and they let each other down. Their friendship is what really pulls me in; the skating just helps.

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6
Solar: Man of the Atom #11

Apr 22, 2015

An okay issue that doesn't do anything new and uses all the clichs that it can.

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8.6
Superwoman #1

Aug 13, 2016

Superwoman in an interesting take on some old stories and ideas. From Lois getting powers to Superman Red and Superman Blue it goes back through and gives them some new life. Despite Lois being front and centre, Lana is the real star of the show; as our viewpoint character into this new team dynamic she really makes this story. It's fun, exciting, gripping and vibrant " everything a new-start should be.

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8.5
Superwoman #2

Sep 20, 2016

Superwoman has been a surprise to me just how much I've been enjoying it. Lana is such a great character she manages to balance being both emotional and strong, showing her weakness to the reader while keeping the strong front to the rest of the world.

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8.1
Swords of Sorrow #2

Jun 3, 2015

A fun action packed issue, with a interesting story for a summer event series. Good art and a good premise make this a very enjoyable read.

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6.2
Swords of Sorrow #3

Jul 8, 2015

Swords of Sorrow #3 is certainly an interesting issue. It isn't a bad issue but it does suffer slightly from release schedules. It's a half way point in the story but it doesn't feel like it. With characters coming together and awkwardly saying each others names because there is a good chance a reader might never have heard of them. With a lot of set up for the coming issues and raising some questions with potentially silly answers. It'll get better once the following issues are out and its gets resolved, it's just as this issues stands it panders around with no real pay off and feels very padded out just to make it last 6 issues. It leaves you waiting for the next issue, but not out of excitement.

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7.1
Swords of Sorrow #4

Aug 12, 2015

A decent series that does a lot to show that an all female cast doesn't have to stick to "girly" stories. The issue does suffer some pacing issues and is clearly more set up than anything else.

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7.4
Swords of Sorrow #5

Sep 9, 2015

An exciting build up to an explosive finale, strong art but suffers from over crowding and underdeveloped characters so it becomes more a case of spot the cameo.

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6
Swords of Sorrow #6

Oct 14, 2015

Finally brining an end to the saga of Swords of Sorrow it is a bit of a lacklustre ending to a series that really should have been greater than it was.

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6
Swords of Sorrow: Black Sparrow & Lady Zorro #1

Jun 24, 2015

A good, fun action piece with very little in the way of story as it is meant to set up for the main Swords of Sorrow series. Enjoyable if you've been following the rest of the series.

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7.7
Swords of Sorrow: Dejah Thoris & Irene Adler #2

Jul 1, 2015

A strong series with two good main characters, a good solid read that isn't too bogged down by the events of others in the series.

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8.5
Swords of Sorrow: Dejah Thoris & Irene Adler #3

Aug 5, 2015

A decent issue for a decent series, though the ending leaves a lot to be desired. Could really have done with more time and showing off the main characters more.

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5.3
Swords of Sorrow: Miss Fury & Lady Rawhide #1

Sep 2, 2015

In a vacuum it would be a decent start to a series, but this is a one shot that just does what every other spin off of the main series does and doesn't really add anything to it as a whole.

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6.4
Swords of Sorrow: Red Sonja & Jungle Girl #1

Jul 15, 2015

Another adventure into the world of Sword of Sorrows. This is one is a lot more light hearted than the others and is a nice little break.

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3.5
Swords of Sorrow: Red Sonja & Jungle Girl #2

Aug 26, 2015

A more light hearted approach to the slightly repetitive narrative of Swords of Sorrow. The comedy however feels forced and shows different doesn't mean good.

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5.8
Swords of Sorrow: Red Sonja & Jungle Girl #3

Sep 30, 2015

Very light-hearted, easy read. Comedy can feel a little forced and stilted, though still enjoyable.

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6.4
Swords of Sorrow: Vampirella & Jennifer Blood #4

Aug 19, 2015

A fun series that is slightly darker in tone with its sister spin offs, lots of action and some light gore make it a good read to kill sometime with.

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6.5
The Last Contract #1

Jan 6, 2016

A good start to a series, if a little clich. Has a lot of potential to be a great story. Art can be a little niche and may be an acquired taste.

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9.2
Wild's End: The Enemy Within #2

Oct 28, 2015

A well written, well drawn piece. A great read with a dark tone and fantastic characters.

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9.5
Wild's End: The Enemy Within #3

Nov 25, 2015

Another great issue in the Wild's End series. Great art bring life to the world and the writing does the same for the characters.

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8.5
Wild's End: The Enemy Within #4

Dec 23, 2015

After all the build up the pay off in this chapter was perfect, along with more great art and a killer story. Wild's End: The Enemy Within is shaping up to be a great series.

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8.8
Wild's End: The Enemy Within #5

Jan 27, 2016

An exciting and somewhat chilling issue. Wild's End: The Enemy Within #5 continues to be incredibly interesting and a great read.

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8.8
Wild's End: The Enemy Within #6

Feb 24, 2016

A thrilling conclusion to a great series, definitely recommend reading. Characters are well written and enjoyable, story is intense and good art, this issue is no exception.

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5.7
Will Eisner's The Spirit #3

Sep 16, 2015

A decent issue that doesn't really do anything to stand out much. Story is easy to follow, art style is interesting but doesn't quite hit the mark it was intending to

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