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House of Mystery, Vol. 1: Room and BoredomAn anthology series that is more than it seems that returns Vertigo to its roots. [27 May 2009] 
Starman Omnibus Vol. 1One of the best superhero books ever made finally gets the love it deserves. [26 February 2009] 
Little Things: A Memoir in SlicesBrown’s ability to have the reader relate and his ability to bring a sense of honesty and openness to his work is what makes his comics, including Little Things, sweet and poignant. [14 December 2008] 
Crawl Space: XXXombiesI’m not too sure if anyone has tried to combine the zombie and porno genre before, but it is certainly an entertaining hybrid. [4 December 2008] 
Criminal Vol. 2With its second story-arc it has cemented itself as one of the best modern books and, likely, as one that will long be regarded as an example of the medium's artistic potential. [1 May 2008] 
2 Guns #1Perhaps this could have been, or could be in the future issues, so much more. [29 November 2007] 
Warhammer: Forge of War #1Your typical licensed comic book: weak writing and average artwork. [10 October 2007] 
Scalped: Indian CountryThe creators are not holding back and will do what it takes to tell the story, even if that makes the reader feel uncomfortable. [10 September 2007] 
The Immortal Iron Fist #1-6This book will grab you, flip you over and kick your butt all the while leaving you begging for more. [20 August 2007] 
Phonogram: Rue BritanniaThis is still a wonderful tale of nostalgia for one's youth and a love-letter to what was one of the greatest music scenes: Britpop. [17 July 2007] 
The Killer #1-2Matz and Jacamon are able to add European sensibilities of depth and character development to create one of the best noir books on the market at present. [25 June 2007] 
Graphic Classics: H.P. LovecraftThis collection allows readers to "see" Lovecraft's works, but with the less likelihood that you will wonder why you just spend five bucks to rent a crappy movie. [13 June 2007] Criminal #1-5Brubaker gives enough surprises to keep you interested, but not only that, you also care for the characters and what happens to them no matter how dark and seedy they may be. [1 June 2007] 
The ExterminatorsThe book's complexity, combined with its over-the-top moments, make this a very enjoyable read. [19 April 2007] 
The Escapists #1-6This is a story about the ultimate dream of most comics fans: writing the comic book of their favorite character. [28 February 2007] 
Graphic Classics, Vol. 5: Jack LondonIt is ironic that despite the constant threat of censorship of sexual and violent material -- particularly in products meant for kids -- that lurks today, London's work shows that things have not changed as much as some may think and society's values haven't taken such a steep downturn. [23 January 2007] 
Absolute SandmanWithout it, there would be no Vertigo today, and perhaps none of the titles that have risen to prominence out of that publishing line. [5 January 2007] 
Absolute Dark KnightIn a way, The Dark Knight Strikes Again is Miller turning his back on The Dark Knight Returns and trying to give readers a different take on superheroes. [13 December 2006] 
The Losers: EndgameIn the end, the remaining Losers give a big "Screw You!" to the United States Government. [9 November 2006] 
EpilepticA touching story that is far more genuine and enjoyable than most "flashy" comics or graphic novels out there. [23 October 2006] Fell #1-6Which is better: monthly comic books or trade paperback collections? [29 September 2006] 
American Virgin #1-4With a topic as heated as sex, if Seagle and Cloonan do their jobs right it's only a matter of time before people start making noise about this comic, and that's a very good thing. [27 September 2006] 
Batman: Face the FaceIt seems like over time, writers and artists tried to see who could create the darker Batman. DC finally realized that this had been played out, and with "Face the Face", they decided to lighten things up. [8 September 2006] Graphic Classics: Edgar Allan PoeSometimes when adapting another's work, particularly one so well known and loved as Poe, one tends to err on the side of caution and reverence. [5 September 2006] 
The Punisher: The SlaversWell crafted, gruesomely violent, and genuinely fun tales about some of the darker sides of our society. [21 August 2006] 
Scott Pilgrim, Vols. 1-3Scott Pilgrim is one of the most enjoyable comics out there today, blending western and eastern artistic influences, as well as infusing its plot with various video game, comic book, movie and other pop culture influences. [2 August 2006] 
Infinite Crisis #1-7Greg Oleksiuk discusses the issue of continuity in DC's massive Infinite Crisis. [12 July 2006] |
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