Stuart Addison's Comic Reviews

Reviewer For: BGCP Reviews: 37
7.0Avg. Review Rating

8.7
Mars Attacks: First Born #4

Sep 4, 2014

Tender and affecting, this is a surprising and fantastic Mars Attacks story.

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8
Rot & Ruin #1

Sep 10, 2014

With an interesting premise and likable characters, Rot & Ruin could well be one to watch, for fans of the books and neophytes alike

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8
Rot & Ruin #3

Nov 18, 2014

Grim, but lots of fun.

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8.3
Rot & Ruin #4

Dec 16, 2014

Scary and thrilling at the same time, Rot & Ruin #4 raises the stakes in a big way. Recommended.

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8
Rot & Ruin #5

Feb 1, 2015

A grim conclusion to what has been a great series.

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8
Edward Scissorhands #4

Feb 11, 2015

Leth and Rausch's Edward Scissorhands continues to be a dreamy delight. Recommended.

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8
Kill Shakespeare: The Mask Of Night #3

Aug 27, 2014

An exciting sea-faring adventure with a complex backstory, The Mask of Night is a fine addition to the Kill Shakespeare saga.

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8
Kill Shakespeare: The Mask Of Night #4

Oct 2, 2014

An explosive end to a great series.

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8
Thief of Thieves #23

Aug 22, 2014

Fast paced and filled with action, Thief of Thieves continues to be a gripping comic.

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8
Zombies vs. Robots #1

Jan 22, 2015

A fine start to a new Zombies Vs Robots series. It's far cleverer than the title suggests.

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7.3
Star Slammers #6

Aug 21, 2014

Star Slammers is a fun, if lightweight, frolic in another galaxy, but it's Simonson's art that really pushes this towards greatness.

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8.3
Star Slammers #7

Oct 8, 2014

A highly entertaining piece of work from an industry legend

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7
Star Slammers #8

Nov 19, 2014

An old-school romp, gorgeously brought to life by Walt Simonson. "Pthupp!"

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8
G.I. Joe (2014) #1

Sep 23, 2014

Not much action, but with an intricate plot and real-world intrigue, this is shaping up to be something great.

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8
G.I. Joe (2014) #2

Oct 22, 2014

Lacking in action, but makes up for it by ramping up the tension to boiling point

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7
G.I. Joe (2014) #3

Nov 25, 2014

The new G.I. Joe continues to be a gripping piece of work. At this point, though, it could do with a little shaking up.

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6.7
G.I. Joe (2014) #4

Dec 17, 2014

G.I. Joe has been slow to get cooking, but it's still a consistently solid book, one that's worthy of your attention.

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6.7
G.I. Joe (2014) #5

Feb 5, 2015

G.I. Joe is a solid - and sometimes thrilling - comic, but continues to suffer pacing issues.

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7
King: Mandrake the Magician #1

Feb 21, 2015

Mandrake the Magician #1 is an intriguing start to what could be a truly magical series

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6.7
Silent Hill: Downpour - Anne's Story #1

Sep 4, 2014

While the first issue has a lot of setup to do, this is a great-looking horror comic with a lot of potential.

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6.7
Silent Hill: Downpour - Anne's Story #2

Oct 2, 2014

Creepy and disturbing, great for fans of the game but only okay for everyone else

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8
The X-Files: Season 10 #16

Sep 16, 2014

A good start to an intriguing new storyline.

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7
The X-Files: Season 10 #17

Oct 21, 2014

Good, but leaves more questions than answers, which may be frustrating for some.

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7.3
The X-Files: Season 10 #18

Nov 13, 2014

A good start to what will hopefully be a great new arc for conspiracy fans.

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5
The X-Files: Season 10 #19

Dec 3, 2014

It's goofy and funny, but it feels like a throwaway issue. Not bad, just somewhat lacking.

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5.7
The X-Files: Season 10 #20

Feb 1, 2015

Too goofy to take seriously, The X-FIles Season 10 #20 is fun but throwaway.

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6.7
Doberman #2

Aug 12, 2014

While funny in places, Doberman doesn't have enough bite quite yet.

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6.3
Doberman #3

Sep 18, 2014

Uneven, but getting funnier all the time

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6.3
The X-Files: Year Zero #5

Nov 26, 2014

Some dodgy plot issues aside, The X-Files: Year Zero has been a lot of fun.

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6.7
Dead Squad #1

Oct 8, 2014

A solid effort, and leaves the door open for some great storylines

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7
Dead Squad #2

Nov 14, 2014

A big improvement on the first issue, Dead Squad is still finding its feet, but the future looks promising.

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5.2
Dead Squad #3

Dec 10, 2014

Three issues in and the series is struggling to live up to its premise. It's not bad, it just lacks a certain style.

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5.7
Dead Squad #4

Feb 28, 2015

Like the rest of the series, Dead Squad #4 is a decent action comic, but lacks the style to be something greater

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6
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (2010) #206

Sep 11, 2014

A sedate issue, but one that sets up several future storylines. May be one for fans only.

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7
Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues #1

Jan 21, 2015

A fine start to a new Galaxy Quest tale. If you're a fan of the movie, you might want to check this out.

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5
Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues #2

Mar 1, 2015

A slightly disappointing issue after a strong start, Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues #2 is far from stellar

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5.3
Godzilla: Rulers Of Earth #16

Sep 25, 2014

Visually amazing, but lacking in the story department

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