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5.5

In a nutshell, if you are a fan of Conan you are likely to enjoy this book. That said it's firmly mediocre in general.

I was excited to see the relaunch of the Conan the Barbarian series in 2019 and more so when I noticed Jason Aaron was handling the writing duties so I anticipated the release of Volumes 1 & 2. At my local comic book shop the other day, Volume 3 caught my eye and it wa more

Conan The Barbarian Vol. 1: Into The Crucible

By: Jim Zub, Roge Antonia

Unfamiliar ground! Conan has faced many foes since leaving Cimmeria, but the greatest challenge lies ahead - in the mystical Uttara Kuru, farther on the eastern border than the young barbarian has ever traveled! When Conan inadvertently agrees to be the latest entrant to the Great Crucible, the people of the city support their foreign champion - bu...

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dmpalamar1 reviewed Strange Academy First Class Feb 21, 2021
10

Yes - I am a Doctor Strange Fanatic. Yes - I have been following every issue of Strange Academy since the beginning and been having a BLAST! Yes - I have left detailed reviews for every issue so far. So why should I care about the first collection graphic novel?

While hardly anyone here has noticed, I started the Strange Academy Fan Group on Facebook. When I first heard of this first Gr more

Strange Academy First Class

By: Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos

The Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! The world has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has finally done what he has avoided for decades and established an academy for the mystic arts! Young people from around the world with an aptitude for magic are brought together in New Orleans to s...

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byrononeal reviewed Strange Academy First Class Apr 16, 2021
8.0

I think we can all agree that lately the school of magic thing has been a bit overdone. That said, I can't say it has stopped me from jumping in with both feet here.

As a big fan of Doctor Strange, I was intrigued immediately as he is introduced to new ground as the headmaster of a lively new cast of Marvel teenagers including the son of an archenemy. I think this book is destined to h more

Strange Academy First Class

By: Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos

The Marvel Universe's first school for sorcerers throws open its doors! The world has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has finally done what he has avoided for decades and established an academy for the mystic arts! Young people from around the world with an aptitude for magic are brought together in New Orleans to s...

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7.5

In what was an impulse buy at the local comic shop to try something new, I have been pleasantly surprised with this book. Simply put, this book is for a rainy night before bed to make your dreams fun.

What sold me trying it out is the artwork. Brazilian illustrator Gabriel Iumazark has a bright future in the comic medium. The color palette runs in greens and sickly yellows with the occ more

It Eats What Feeds It Collected

By: Max Hoven, Gabriel Lumazark

In this grimy horror romp, Francois, a stunning middle-aged woman, has developed a worsening affliction and seeks a young caretaker to upkeep her lavish creole mansion deep in the mystic bayou of Louisiana. Kenny, a teenage halfwit looking for a summer job, stumbles right to her doorstep. Free rent, free meals, high pay, easy work, and a provocativ...

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byrononeal reviewed Hellions Vol. 1 Apr 14, 2021
6.5

After Marvel relaunched the larger X franchise, I've been pleasantly surprised with most of the offerings. Billed on the back as "the new mutant team you're going to hate to love," sadly that didn't quite deliver.

This collected four issue edition features mostly Havoc, Psylocke, and a snarky Mister Sinister. Havoc comes off moody and Sinister is up to his normal puppet master antics a more

Hellions Vol. 1

By: Zeb Wells, Stephen Segovia

Bad is the new good! When the new nation of Krakoa opened its doors to all mutants and forgave all past crimes, its leaders knew they'd have to accept some of their worst foes into the fold - but they didn't plan for what to do with them. Not to worry - Mister Sinister has his own ideas for the troublemakers. Meet his new Hellions: Scalphunter, Wil...

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