only 1 critical review and your 1 user review - that usually spells big trouble, especially for a book that just started a new run
Nice art and pretty engaging story that was let down mostly because of crude dialogue.......JM
HELLVERINE RIDES AGAIN IN HIS FIRST ONGOING SERIES!
It's hellfire-fueled, claw-slashing action in the Mighty Marvel Manner as HELLVERINE blazes a new path across the Marvel Universe! The demon BAGRA-GHUL possessed WOLVERINE, turning him into a killing machine... but LOGAN is no stranger to caging the beast within his soul, and the demon learne...
This is a strange sort of story with near perfect art and colours wrapped up in a pretty enjoyable western like I used to love way back in the day. Problems come when the story is extremely light on the supernatural but as I love a good western I've little to complain about here.....JM
Series Premiere. One of the most mysterious characters in the Spawn Universe is the Gunslinger Spawn. In Deadly Tales, his true origin is finally revealed in full. Written by superstar creator Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by the exceptional Patric Reynolds, see the true origin of the deadly Gunslinger Spawn. From the charac...
Yoon as a character is awesome and the maga style art is absolutely wonderful. The script is witty and makes you think but in a good way. I absolutely and utterly love this kind of story and believe me the art really is outstanding......JM
Yoon has one single day to uncover who is trying to kill her, or that she's going to kill, and there are too many candidates! Is it the cop with the unexpected black strings? The gang leader with the Very Expected black strings? Maybe someone connected to the porn star whose pet was murdered? The icky rich family with WAY too many blue strings? Yoo...
I like Snyder's take so far on a young vibrant Batman with a truly great understanding of how all his friends eventually become his enemies. The down side i suppose is it's a bit rough and uneven in places and skips around timeliness to much. I say to much as it disrupts the action and makes it less than I think it will rad as a trade.....nonetheless I enjoyed it enough.....JM
NEW FRIENDS, NEW ENEMIES! Batman and Alfred have formed a tentative alliance, but the Black Mask has some new friends too...and they're coming to Gotham to wreak absolute havoc. Plus, discover the dark secret that will rock Bruce to his core and make him question everything...
The images of the Darkness that follows the Eye to the Door of Time is so perfect. Jeff brings the occult to life wrapped up in a tale of everyday family life. I absolutely love his wonderfully quirky art and colours as they fit so well with this sad story about having a curse that nobody sees and only the few believe......JM
In a desperate bid to free herself of this new "curse," Theresa finds herself thrown into the Unseen World once again.
Delving deeper into the mysterious realm, Theresa uncovers secrets that will prove vital to her understanding of this power... but also finds herself stalked by a Dark Figure whose presence grows increasingly sinister.
Future and past mesh together in a seamless noir horror that is brilliantly crafted. The art fits the theme perfectly and the colours pop of the page. I felt like I was watching a re run of some wonderful old sci fi that would grace any tube , past or present. I'm really loving these over sized graphic comics from DSTRLY and wow when it comes to taking on the super hero drivel and producing intellmore
Writer Scott Hoffman (Nostalgia, Wag) of Scissor Sisters fame teams up with artist Alberto Ponticelli (Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E., Goodnight Paradise, Orc Island) for a sci-fi/horror mystery that pushes the limits of the grotesque.
New York City, over two decades into the future, has been devastated by crime, ongoing storms, radiation fr...
It's such a surprise when you pick up a book that's seriously not your thing , read it without much interest as remember its not really my thing , get kind of comfortable at the lovely sumptuous sexy art that is....well maybe a thing and then top it of with a huge dollop of Oh My God well didn't that turn out to be just my sort of thing.......this was absolutely and utterly maybe always my thing..more
A bloody love letter to New York City, The City Beneath Her Feet is an action/thriller love story for a new generation by lauded creators James Tynion IV (Spectregraph, Something is Killing the Children) and Elsa Charretier (Room Service, Love Everlasting).
Jasper Jayne was the girl of Zara's dreams, but their brief relationship came and went i...
An ambitiously Orwellian take on life in the age of algorithms and "AI", where people don't even notice how their own voices and ideas have been made extraneous to the ever-more-automated and controlled process of communication. I don't know if I'm convinced that magic dust is a thing Superman needs, but I really respect what Aaron & Sandoval are reaching for here enough to run with it
The Lazarus Corporation sent their most battle-hardened crew of Peacemakers to locate the mysterious fugitive interfering with their mining operations--but they weren't expecting one motor-mouthed, iron-willed woman to be the one to finally get the cuffs onto him!
This story is fascinating and macarbe all at the same time. It got me thinking about what makes a body up and what equates as life on a cellular level of existence. As I read it I have a stinking cold with the usual coughs , sneezing and general feeling of dying. I don't know if it was kismet or just plain luck that got me interested enough to give this a shot but I for one are grateful regardlessmore
43% of the cells within a healthy human body belong to something other than the human host. Microbiomes, invasive bacteria, fungal and viral agents, and something else, something... more.
When the BLOOM happened, humanity was changed forever, transformed by symbiotic fungal megasystems that infected their bodies.
Some affected pe...
I know I've given it a 10 and in retrospect it probably over the whole issue run between the sublime and the ridiculous but that's entertainment and taking of a point for Janet being well.....mmmmm Janet is in my book harsh. The supernatural elements for me are a breath of fresh air and well everybody knows a Janet???? Don't they......JM
There is something stirring in the world--a primordial force that has been reawakened by the one and only Pamela Isley, and another that is very unhappy about the former's return. Ivy's fight against the Order of the Green Knight sends her down a strange and horrifying path where she discovers that her actions have had a far wider-reaching impact t...
I unfortunately struggled to really understand the purpose of this story. Maybe the writer was trying to find a voice and direction for Cassandra in an over populated Batman universe or maybe he was a fan of MNHT/Electra and wanted his day? Anyway the art was awful for a heavy fight book and the dialogue on it's on reminded me of comics in the late 80's. As I said no for me after only 2 issues bitmore
With Lady Shiva gravely wounded and Batgirl refusing to join her mother's cause, the two seek refuge in the unlikeliest of places while the mysterious Unburied continue to hunt them--just as their deadly leader finally emerges from the shadows. Lives are at stake, but it wouldn't be a killer face-off without some casualties!
Sorry to every other comic that hit the stands this week but for me and my pal this was an absolute and utter hilarious home run. This oozes charm , fun and at my advancing age.....a red face at how much I laughed till I cried....if comics were made to just entertain an old man on a Saturday night in , then Harley Quinn hit the number 1 spot for Xmas.....JM
ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF THROATCUTTER HILL! Art! Since the dawn of humanity, we have found emotional, spiritual, and even intellectual meaning through the visual arts. But sometimes...even art can suck real, real bad. Is a soulless and aesthetically meritless corporate statue ruining your view of a perfectly good park full of uncollected trash and de...
only 1 critical review and your 1 user review - that usually spells big trouble, especially for a book that just started a new run
The interaction between Bruce and Superman really hit the button on the way an aging superhero might think. The art was again next level and the amount of little plot lines keep this fresh and dynamic. The thought of a wonder drug that keeps you alive and young must make anyone stop and think about what is a life without death? This kind of writing is wonderful as I've been reading and watching Bamore
A BRAND-NEW VILLAIN STALKS THE STREETS OF GOTHAM CITY! When we last left Bruce Wayne he was offered a mysterious youth serum, known only as Sangraal, that promises to rejuvenate his body and mind--making him as strong and nimble as he once was. But can he possibly accept this strange gift? Meanwhile, the sinister, scalpel-fingered villain known as ...
The latest hit from the production line of wonderful Boom talent is starting to really ramp up the pace. Think Total Recall on steroids with as many little lovely plots and your on a winner. Polished art and tight layered script make it a complete joy to read. I can almost feel what it must like and that says all without giving anyone a spoiler. Go online or in story , hand over a few pennies for more
With enough risky behavior and a slowly emerging viral following, it's not long before Justin creates enough buzz to get invited to a Proxy party, where he meets Sylvia Synn- someone who will change his life forever.
It's time for a new persona and a new manager, but as with any work that is less than legal, the authorities aren't far behi...
As a psychological thriller this was for me a perfect take on Selina. All the elements of the Bourne Identity wrapped up in one of my all time favourite characters. Add in a bit of Mafia and it's a home run. The only thing was the art wasn't quite up to the story telling and although didn't spoil it at all , it could have been a whole lot better. Selina really needs a much stronger artist going fomore
CATWOMAN STALKED BY DEADLY ASSASSINS! In search of clues regarding the bounty that's been placed on her head, Selina travels to Berlin hoping to reconnect with one of her old accomplices from her days as a roaming international thief. But it seems not even her cache of disguises and tricks can protect Catwoman from the watchful eyes of those huntin...
My biggest concern about the direction of this comic recently is the use of various more original stories from the past. The mass burning of books during WW2 , the Book of Eli , the burning of comics in the 50's along with the many districts of the Hunger games with a little of Divergent thrown in as a side dish.
I loved the first 5 issues but it really is starting to tread others stories wa more
The Glowing Man's quest for a cure continues as Geiger, his two-headed wolf Barney, and Nate the Nuclear Knight encounter a town that's discovered the secret to peace in this post-nuclear war world. But that tranquility is threatened with the arrival of Nate's former brothers-in-arms from The Camelot Casino and their formidable leader, the New King...
This new western take on Manga really hit a home run. Fast paced and witty with lots of adult themes running through fabulous art. In a crowded comic rack this should seriously have a blue line drawing you to it as its wonderfully.......Jonn
Yoon-Sook Namgung is a 25-year-old Korean-American woman with the remarkable ability to see two types of "strings" connecting various people. The first is blue and stretches between sexual partners. The second-dark black-connects murderers and their victims. If you have a murder that needs solving, Yoon can help. Worried your partner is cheating on...
As a second issue it rather slow burned its way to the end. The art was nice but the overall feel of the black hole was for some strange reason lost. The character division was great as that's life and the way Art is treated really highlights humans as a poor inadequate species. Still i really enjoyed it for the couple of really rather minor flaws..........JM
Fear mounts. Psychologist Joy Frank, her estranged husband, and a team of soldiers and scientists set out on a mission to take the mysterious human girl to the center of the black hole, but as they cross into the cosmic maelstrom, and into a strange world that contains surreal alien life from the black hole itself, they will soon learn why the othe...
Okay I'm a space junky and this is my kind of story but....The way the story came together has raised way more questions than my average sci-fi fare. On the art front all I can say is if this was on TV I wouldn't have enjoyed it more.lush lovely colours that made me remember Stargate , great start.......JM
Scientists have created a stable, microscopic black hole in a secret underground compound, but when they lose control, the black hole spews out a cosmic maelstrom, strange dangerous creatures, and most surprisingly...a mysterious human teenage girl. Now, a depressed but brilliant psychologist must help her estranged husband and the other scientists...
As a psychic medium myself that has fought against the curse for all my life , this story of Theresa resonates on every level. The words, drink , feelings are all the same and is superbly written and drawn..........Jonn
In the conclusion to the mystifying first chapter of the new original series from Jeff Lemire, Theresa is worse for wear after her emotional encounter and first journey into The Unseen World.
Intoxicated on spirits, she channels her frustration in the front yard of an old ex, where the embers of a love lost are still painful.
Unex...
This has been a roller coaster of an 8 issue story. To be fair to the inconsistencies that have come and went the story in its was rather enjoyable. This issue wrapped up everything neatly and was probably thar highlight of the run. The art on the other hand by Szymon was absolutely and utterly outstanding. On its own it told the complete story and I challenge anyone on a second read through not tmore
Twitch just needed some space from his partner, Sam. That's how this all started. Now, Sam may be the only person who can save Twitch's life in time.
This has to be the most stupid issue of Poison Ivy I have ever read. From the nonsensical interaction with Batman to the at times fun sections of Janet from HR. After her wonderful Poison Ivy/Swamp Thing I was really hoping for a more hard edged arc but this was soft soap trash and it wasn't remotely helped by the wishy wash colour palette which really doesn't suit this kind of book......JM
THE ORDER OF THE GREEN KNIGHT, REVEALED! As Batman tries to get answers and the GCPD begins their hunt for Poison Ivy, she attempts to uncover the truth behind the so-called Order of the Green Knight, a violent ecoterrorist organization that claims to be led by none other than the verdant villain herself! Meanwhile, Janet from HR and Killer Croc ma...
Outstanding on every single level. The art alone is beyond words. This is the story i dreamed about reading as a lost little boy when I got a crumpled up coverless copy of Superman. The year as I recall was 1967 and that started my love affair with space , comics , stories and art. Today I fell in love with Superman all over again and that I'm glad to say is why I suppose he exists at all. So littmore
SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel!
I'm going to get a lot of flak for this review but bare with me on my final thoughts. In a world where there is a ton of new comics hitting the shelves every other week and where the cost of trying something new probably puts people of actually trying something new DC bring us Batgirl. The art was okay and the story was yet another attempt at make a pretty one dimensional character into something more
Hold on to your seats, clutch your pearls, and rejoice in celebration because Cassandra Cain is taking center stage in her first solo Batgirl series in nearly two decades! When a deadly group of assassins shows up to kill Cassandra, Lady Shiva comes to the rescue, and they must put their complicated past aside and work together as mother and daught...
Writer Scott Hoffman (Nostalgia, Wag) of Scissor Sisters fame teams up with artist Alberto Ponticelli (Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E., Goodnight Paradise, Orc Island) for a sci-fi/horror mystery that pushes the limits of the grotesque.
New York City, over two decades into the future, has been devastated by crime, ongoing storms, radiation fr...
There is something wrong with the trees. A presence screaming out in pain--tearing, gnashing, and gnawing through the very fabric of the Green--calling out for blood. In its wake, a trail of viscera and carnage is left--leading to a mystery that the Parliament of Trees has conscripted Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing to solve. Can the Verdant Villainess ...
There is something wrong with the trees. A presence screaming out in pain--tearing, gnashing, and gnawing through the very fabric of the Green--calling out for blood. In its wake, a trail of viscera and carnage is left--leading to a mystery that the Parliament of Trees has conscripted Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing to solve. Can the Verdant Villainess ...
This is horror on a scale that puts the reader in the awkward predicament of seeing both sides of the same coin simultaneously. A very special mention to the art that actually made me feel cold inside and had me walking the forest in my mind. Sometimes we say sensational all to quickly but on this occasion I believe it so. If ever this was made into a Vertigo series or mini series then I for one wmore
There is something wrong with the trees. A presence screaming out in pain--tearing, gnashing, and gnawing through the very fabric of the Green--calling out for blood. In its wake, a trail of viscera and carnage is left--leading to a mystery that the Parliament of Trees has conscripted Poison Ivy and Swamp Thing to solve. Can the Verdant Villainess ...
The story of Death , life and now time is a roller coaster of wonder. The writing by Stephanie and the outstanding art by Flaviano are poor joy. Every episode brings more and more questions to the table and each and every answer knocks you for six. For me this is the best ongoing comic of this or any other decade..........Jonn
Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano's underworld epic continues, as they chart a bold new direction for the fan favorite series.
With order seemingly restored to the Afterlife, is it time for Jess, Marcel, and Eddie to rest in peace? Far from it, as the dust has yet to settle in the story to come...
And the vital question still linger...
Nice conclusion to the arc but left me with more questions than answers and that I'm afraid is never a bad thing. The art was great in places but felt a little rushed and not quite where it usually is but that's me being a bit mean....JM
THE DEATH OF PAMELA ISLEY Dr. Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man (a.k.a. Floro), has stacked the deck in his favor. Neither Ivy's powers nor her allies are enough to put an end to Floro and his devilish plan to turn Ivy's victims against her. As time, and her own supply of blood, runs out, one thing becomes apparent: to bring the outbreak of the paras...