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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rook Exodus #4 Jul 26, 2024
4.0

Maybe I am just missing something here but the plot is an absolute mess. The art is great and the concept is good but it feels like the action and dialogue are out of sink with each other. If I was being honest it felt like the art was completed before the speech was inserted. This happens way to much and usually when the writer is spinning to many plates. Sorry only my take and I will quietly dro more

Rook Exodus #4

By: Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok
Released: Jul 24, 2024

It's all-out war on the planet Exodus! The bear warden Ursaw wants complete control over the world, and he'll destroy anyone and anything in his path. Rook, Dire Wolf, and their newfound allies are the only remaining wardens left to stop him. The question is: What could Ursaw possibly want with a dying planet everyone else is trying to escape?

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Vampirella #666 Jul 25, 2024
5.5

As a jumping on place for new readers this is a disaster that should have been avoided at all costs. The writing is fun and the story is strong with lovely visuals and awesome covers. This I failure due to a writer that didn't get the sodden memo.....Mr Priest.....please write so new readers don't have to read 50 plus years of back catalogue to understand the script.... Ella as a character should more

Vampirella #666

By: Christopher Priest, Ergun Gunduz
Released: Feb 14, 2024

Vampirella experiences a literal new beginning with a renumbering to reflect her six decades of publishing! Vampirella is murdered by a mysterious blonde woman who looks exactly like her, only to awaken surrounded by her husband, friends, and pseudo-superhero mom Lilith. All seems normal and right with the world except for her nagging suspicion th...

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10

After reading this issue I feel like I'm grinning like a small child. This was fun , witty and just plain bizarre. Nothing about this comic should work and yet it does with an encore. The writing and art just seem to gel together perfectly and I enjoyed every single page. Brilliant

Zatanna: Bring Down The House #2

By: Mariko Tamaki, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Jul 24, 2024

Magician on trial! Despite Zatanna’s willful determination to avoid Real Magic at all costs, a terrifying showdown with the interdimensional demon that interrupted her stage show reveals that she might not have run as far from the world of sorcery as she once hoped. Now a mysterious group of magic casters emerges from the shadows to accuse her of...

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10

I'm not a fan of TMNT in anyway shape or form but I am now!!!! Cool clean art with vibrant colours gift wrapped in a script that packed a punch. The dialogue was so on point that I couldn't find a single gripe.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1

By: Jason Aaron, Joelle Jones
Released: Jul 24, 2024

New Series Premiere! New Jumping-On Point! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together-whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyone's favorite brawler in prison?!  When a surprise attack behind bars put...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rat City #4 Jul 23, 2024
5.5

This issue was at least better written than the last but 4 issues is a lot when all we know about the suit is next to nothing. If you're new to Spawn then this would be so frustrating. The art was glorious yet again and to be honest it's holding this story together with all it's got. Erica needs to have an editor all over her like a rash when it comes to plot development or replaced quickly before more

Rat City #4

By: Erica Schultz, Ze Carlos
Released: Jul 17, 2024

As Peter's powers continue to grow and evolve, he starts to learn a bit more about where they come from, and that means he becomes a target!

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rat City #3 Jul 23, 2024
5.5

The saving grace to this mostly okay story is the wonderful manga style modern art. It's rich , vibrant and pops of the page. The dialogue is written by a simpleton for a 1990's revamp of a revamp. OMG would someone tell this moron that adults buy comics not pre facial haired teens. Please Todd would you replace her quickly as this comic in the right hands has a real chance.

Rat City #3

By: Erica Schultz, Ze Carlos
Released: Jun 19, 2024

Peter Cairn, the Deviant, has decided that he is done hiding; he is taking the fight directly to those who created him!

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rat City #2 Jul 20, 2024
8.5

The art and colours are really starting to shine and the story itself is not new to be honest but enjoyable all the same.

Rat City #2

By: Erica Schultz, Ze Carlos
Released: May 15, 2024

Peter Cairn is still struggling with his new powers. Deemed a "Deviant" by the corporation that created him, he is on the run as they attempt to reclaim the power that they believe is theirs!

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rat City #1 Jul 20, 2024
8.5

In the most part I really enjoyed the story and the art but the dialogue could do with being a lot more natural. Altogether not a bad start.

Rat City #1

By: Erica Schultz, Ze Carlos
Released: Apr 10, 2024

SERIES PREMIERE
The EXTRA-LENGTH first issue of RAT CITY has finally arrived. Peter Cairn is an ex-soldier, an amputee, and a Hellspawn in a post-war future. But Peter's not dead like Al. Peter got his Spawn powers from the nanites in his prosthetic legs-nanites that were affected when Al Simmons initiated his necroplasmic detonation in the pre...

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10

Perfect!!!!!!!

John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #7

By: Simon Spurrier, Aaron Campbell
Released: Jul 17, 2024

John is lost...not just ask for directions lost, either. He's lucky if he can even identify what plane of existence he's on. With the enigmatic hitchhiker as his guide, John will have to find his way back to Nat and Noah. But when he does, he's finally going to have to explain that he's a walking corpse...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Witchblade #1 Jul 18, 2024
5.0

The problem with reinventing a past success by a wonderful artist that is sorely missed , is finding a new voice for a different generation. The story was way to fast and frenetic to be enjoyable , plus the art and covers were to be honest a little dated. I hope as the months go by the team gel and start producing great work but I'm doubtful and so disappointed. Time will tell.

Witchblade #1

By: Marguerite Bennett, Giuseppe Cafaro
Released: Jul 17, 2024

Series Premiere. Sara Pezzini is back in an all-new origin story! A reimagining of the classic storyline, this high-octane supernatural thriller starts at the beginning with familiar characters and new story arcs. New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini's life was forever fractured by her father's murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on r...

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Jonn McLoed rated Geiger #6 Jul 18, 2024
10

Geiger #6

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Sep 1, 2021

END OF STORY ARC
The first volume of Image Comics' newest hit hero, GEIGER, concludes with this DOUBLE-SIZED ACTION FINALE as our resident radioactive rebel takes on a relic from the past to save his family's future. But the adventures are only beginning for Geiger, as he discovers a secret about the Unknown War and its mysterious origins. Plus...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Incredible Hulk #14 Jul 18, 2024
4.0

I've actually no idea how to score or review this comic at all. Nic Klein take a standing ovation as your art is to die for. PKG this is a bit of a mess and so boring. Marvel why have a Deadpool/Wolverine story in a Hulk Comic??? I despise Deadpool but Wolverine is cool. Sorry I'm an old time Hulk fan and he really needs a writer that takes it back to basics with a modern twist. To Marvel please g more

Incredible Hulk #14

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Nic Klein
Released: Jul 17, 2024

As Banner struggles to escape the terrifying mindscape in which Hulk keeps him prisoner, Charlie's soul is trapped inside a nightmare of her own...and she'll need both Hulk and Banner if she has any hope of escape! Meanwhile, the mysterious ELDEST is watching Hulk's every move, as her plan to free the MOTHER OF HORRORS takes shape...and we get a gl...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Ice Cream Man #1 Jul 13, 2024
5.0

I'm reading this years after the first printing and I'm going to be honest it looks and feels very dated. Maybe my taste in horror is a bit more refined but it left huge gaps in the actual story. So/So in 2024

Ice Cream Man #1

By: W. Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo
Released: Jan 17, 2018

    Chocolate, vanilla, existential horror, drug addiction, musical fantasy...there's a flavor for everyone's misery.
ICE CREAM MAN is a genre-defying comic book series featuring disparate "one-shot" tales of sorrow, wonder, and redemption. Each installment features its own cast of strange characters, dealing with their own ...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Geiger #4 Jul 12, 2024
8.0

I enjoyed the pacing of the book better this issue and Nate wasn't anywhere near as annoying. Parts of the art are still looking rushed but overall the story is starting to lead somewhere

Geiger #4

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jul 10, 2024

The clock ticks down for Tariq Geiger! The scheming Electrician kidnapped Geiger's best friend. The problem? Standing between Geiger and the Electrician is the largest horde of deformed mutant Organ People he's ever encountered. The solution? Launch a desperate assault through them, hoping the masses don't completely overwhelm him. Can the Nuclear ...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Geiger #3 Jul 12, 2024
8.0

The problem although partially addressed in this issue is Nate. The art was better and the size of the environment feels amazing but I just can't stand the constant drivel that comes out of Nate. Fix this issue and I would be in foe the long hall.

Geiger #3

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Jun 12, 2024

Tariq Geiger surrounds himself with some dangerous friends. His two-headed wolf Barney bears the trauma of the fateful night that Geiger found him. And he and Geiger's surprising new companion try to atone for a life of unfettered violence and brutality. But even between the three of them, they are no match for the many threats in pursuit. Plus, th...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Geiger #2 Jul 12, 2024
7.5

The concept of the story is a little weak as it feels like so many TV shows of yesteryear. Kung Fu and Hulk spring to mind but I can see where it could go. This issue the art was a bit of a let down as it felt rushed and nowhere near issue 1...

Geiger #2

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: May 8, 2024

The Unnamed Saga Continues! Tariq Geiger, his two-headed wolf Barney, and their surprising newfound companion begin their quest along the radioactive roads of the former United States to find a cure for the Glowing Man's nuclear-powered condition. But in order to obtain the information they need, Geiger's crew must first help a local sheriff catch ...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Geiger #1 Jul 12, 2024
8.5

As a script it's not exactly new and Knight is seriously annoying but it's got a charm and the art is exquisite. With a bit of development this could be a really enjoyable ongoing series.

Geiger #1

By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank
Released: Apr 3, 2024

SERIES PREMIERE
IT ALL STARTS HERE!
The critically acclaimed team of storytellers GEOFF JOHNS and GARY FRANK return to the nuclear wasteland of GEIGER for an ALL-NEW ONGOING series starring the violent and unpredictable GLOWING MAN! Leaving his home behind, Tariq Geiger now walks the radioactive roads of the former United States with his ...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Dawnrunner #4 Jul 12, 2024
10

Quite simply the best comic book series on the shelfs just now. The art is magnificent and the script sublime. The level of raw emotion that drips of each pages makes you read it slow to enjoy every aspect. Utterly up there with the best team for many a year.

Dawnrunner #4

By: Ram V, Evan Cagle
Released: Jul 10, 2024

A new kind of Tetza has arrived and promises to push Anita Marr and Dawnrunner to their limits. Is Dawnrunner doomed or will dramatic revelations strengthen the bond between Anita and Dawnrunner, pushing them to evolve into something new? Ram V and Evan Cagle deliver a giant mech vs monster story unlike any before it!

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8.0

As much as I loved the story I found the art hideous. John is a dark , funny , complex and really deep at his core so needs an artist that delves into these dark moods. Sorry but this kind of art ruins the mood of a great book.

John Constantine: Hellblazer #4

By: Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara
Released: Feb 26, 2020

John Constantine was missing for years-and in that time, England needed a mystical protector, a guardian at the gates. Heroically, the young man known as Tommy Willowtree stepped into the breach! This cosmically attuned mage has held evil at bay with the force of his positive white magic, unlocking a new era of peace for the citizens of London. He ...

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10

Brilliantly drawn and scripted with 2 book ends that could be placed either side. It's difficult to read this issue without looking at life differently. I suppose that any comic that makes you think about things you'd really rather avoid is doing something right.

John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #6

By: Simon Spurrier, Aaron Campbell
Released: Jun 19, 2024

It's here, on the outskirts of Las Vegas, where the trouble hounding John since his arrival in America finally catches up to him. Dream promises the arrival of an emissary who will help guide John toward the source of evil plaguing the country, but is their trust in this unknown envoy misplaced? And will it force John to come clean to Nat and Noah ...

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10

This is a breath of fresh air as a story. Great script , wonderful art , fantastic homicide story and lots of little threads to make you think with one of the most disturbing endings to a comic in forever. Outstanding and to the idiot that gave it 2 for a score your wife says your new glasses prescription is ready love.

Sam and Twitch: Case Files #4

By: Todd McFarlane, Szymon Kudranski
Released: Jul 3, 2024

Just when they thought they'd cracked the case, another body turns up. The killer is constantly one step ahead of them, and Sam is beginning to doubt his abilities.

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Jonn McLoed reviewed The Last Mermaid #5 Jul 6, 2024
6.0

The story itself is mostly enjoyable and the art is outstanding but I'm afraid it's kind of let down by some atrocious dialogue. He keeps mentioning its going to get a lot darker with a parental guidance rating and yet some of the dialogue is really for a 10 year old with a couple of really needless swear words. Sorry I hope Derek dosn't take this badly but with a professional writer and his amazi more

The Last Mermaid #5

By: Derek Kirk Kim
Released: Jul 3, 2024

The H.A.V.C.'s water supply grows toxic once more, and the mermaid takes a desperate gamble to speed up her quest. Not only does the gamble backfire, but the mermaid and Torque tumble into mutant territory within the canyons of a volcanic hellscape. A desperate battle ensues!

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10

The journey meanders of into many stories within stories and makes the framework for the real story all the richer. The diverse art and voice was reminiscent of different times of what is John. Not going to lie but I want an 80pg special written this way each summer as I could never tire of these short stories.

John Constantine, Hellblazer: Dead in America #5

By: Simon Spurrier, Aaron Campbell
Released: May 22, 2024

John Constantine, his son Noah, and bodyguard Nat have been blazing a trail across the face of America in their double-decker Routemaster bus, finding themselves on the wrong end of an eruption of supernatural and mystical threats--all thanks to a scattering of Dream's sand. In this anthology-format issue, three particularly memorable run-ins with ...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Justice Ducks #4 Jul 1, 2024
9.5

Great art as usual with a lovely charming little story that hide an awful lot of truths about real friendship and family. This takes a lot of skill and courage as it's easy to make a mess of the writing but hats of again to the team for keeping things fresh and exciting.

Justice Ducks #4

By: Roger Langridge, Carlo Lauro
Released: Jun 19, 2024

Gosalyn makes a new friend! He's nice, but kinda odd... maybe a little strange... OK, he's an alien. An alien hiding out on Earth, for mysterious reasons. And when those "mysterious reasons" show up to take Gos's new friend, the JUSTICE DUCKS are in a pickle. Do they let the authoritative aliens do their thing, or do they protect the slightly stran...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rook Exodus #3 Jun 30, 2024
6.0

This has all the promise of a great story but some of the dialogue was unnecessary and way to many characters in one issue. The art was awesome but the lettering was a mess. I think the real reason I'm struggling with this comic more this issue is I actually don't like Rook as a person and that is probably why I will ultimately fall away as the issues go on.

Rook Exodus #3

By: Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok
Released: Jun 26, 2024

As Rook and Dire Wolf are hunted by the bear warden Ursaw, they need allies to fight back. Dire Wolf takes them to a secret sanctuary called the Oasis, where we meet another enigmatic Warden and his formidable crew. But can they be trusted? And whose side are they really on? Also: If you think you know how sick and twisted Ursaw is, you've seen not...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rook Exodus #2 Jun 28, 2024
8.5

As a second issue it was a bit of a mixed bag to be honest. The art really lifted some pretty repetitive dialogue from crashing the whole comic. Dire Wolf as a character is so one dimensional that you actually start rooting for the bad guy. Won't give spoilers but the bad guy gets my vote and will keep me coming back for more.

Rook Exodus #2

By: Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok
Released: May 22, 2024

In the far future, the man known only as Rook wants out. He reckons anywhere is better than the crumbling planet Exodus, where all of nature-especially its imported animal population-has grown out of control as the world's engine has utterly failed. Scavenging for an escape vessel, he's interrupted by the power-hungry bear master named Ursaw, who w...

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Negaduck #6 Jun 28, 2024
9.0

Okay I am so biased it hurts as a complete Negaduck geek but this is still and always will be all kinds of awesome. Baddies , caverns , space all wrapped up in a villian that just is the greatest villian the world has ever seen. Okay a bit dramatic but us geeks are like that ya know.

Negaduck #6

By: Jeff Parker, Ciro Cangialosi
Released: Jun 26, 2024

Negaduck discovers the secrets of a mysterious collective of the most evil villains throughout time and space! Now, will he join up with them, and most importantly... will he pay the monthly membership fees? Our big bad duck sees a chance to make himself the boss of the secret society- but first he's got to show why only he can be in charge!

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Jonn McLoed reviewed Rook Exodus #1 Jun 27, 2024
10

There seems to be a sudden switch away from the dross of yesteryear into what I call intelligent thought provoking stories that seem to find an artist at the very top of his game. As a number 1 issue for a new reader this is how to write a comic.

Rook Exodus #1

By: Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok
Released: Apr 3, 2024

SERIES PREMIERE
GEOFF JOHNS and JASON FABOK, the celebrated team behind the smash hit Batman: Three Jokers, reunite for an all-new science fiction series! Hundreds of years from now, the man known as Rook was once a simple farmer who fled the crumbling Earth for a new life on the planet Exodus; a terraformed planet where all of nature, includin...

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2.5

Maybe I'm just out of touch with Marvel comics just now as I found this a mess. The dialogue was juvenile and the art was patchy at best. No offence but the blazing church and Tulip?? Was I reading amateur hour Preacher? Sorry but the list of mistakes kind of rattled an old fan boy like me so much. As I said current Marvel is a mess of timelines and multiverse dog crap. I would ask for a complete more

Midnight Sons: Blood Hunt #1

By: Bryan Hill, German Peralta
Released: May 29, 2024

THE RETURN OF THE MIDNIGHT SONS!
The original Midnight Sons reunite to deal with the vampire threat unleashed in BLOOD HUNT! But first they must defeat one of their own: Blade!
Rated T+

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9.5

I really love what DC are doing with these black label stories as they are fun , intelligent and get to breath enough to really develop the characters and the story without needing a 1000 different comics to read it first. Great start and wonderful colours and art.

Zatanna: Bring Down The House #1

By: Mariko Tamaki, Javier Rodriguez
Released: Jun 26, 2024

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for...please put your hands together for Zatanna Zatara! The greatest entertainer in the crappiest hotel and casino of Las Vegas! Not that the ritzier spots on the Strip haven't come calling, of course. But since a devastating instance of magic gone wrong that forever changed the course of her childhood, ...

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