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Recent Comics ReviewsThursday, November 5 2009SlingersMarvel's recent republication of The Clone Saga lights a way in this economic downturn: that old gems can be mined once more. Why not republish the hidden treasure that was Slingers? Tuesday, November 3 2009Madame Xanadu: DisenchantedReminiscent, in all the best ways, of Neil Gaiman and Kurt Vonnegut’s finest works, Matt Wagner’s opening salvo of his new Vertigo series shows the world still has need for the archetypes inherent in Wagner’s Parsifal. Thursday, October 29 2009
The ACT-I-VATE PrimerThe ACT-I-VATE collective makes a successful transition from webcomics to print. Tuesday, October 27 2009StitchesLike many non-graphic memoirs that have received loads of attention and landed their composers appearances on Oprah, Small’s Stitches recounts an extremely harrowing tale of childhood. Thursday, October 22 2009Cerebus: Latter DaysCerebus: Latter Days is the most difficult read in the Cerebus saga. So why is it so compelling? Pure, insane ambition. Tuesday, October 20 2009Punk Rock and Trailer ParksFact or fiction, this is a dream come true for any punk rocker. Thursday, October 15 2009Vengeance Of The Moon Knight #1Series reboot storyarc 'Shock And Awe' opens with a powerful comment by writer Gregg Hurwitz distinguishing Moon Knight from the more recognizable vigilante of a competing publisher. Tuesday, October 13 2009West Coast BluesPerhaps what makes West Coast Blues so captivating is how well it highlights the similarities between film and comics, while simultaneously showcasing its own unique ability as a graphic novel to capture the noir aesthetic through word and image. Thursday, October 8 2009Secret Warriors Vol. 1: Nick Fury, Agent of NothingJonathan Hickman blasts into the Marvel Universe, and he brings Nick Fury with him, as the super-spy popularized by Steranko maintains his classic sense of “cool”, refuting the modern-day “kewl” methods of cinema spies like James Bond and Jason Bourne as he attempts to take down his greatest threat to date. Tuesday, October 6 2009Wolverine: Weapon X #1-5Possibly the most literate vision of the character since its inception, Writer Jason Aaron's Wolverine taps tropes from the works of Margaret Atwood and the perennial Jack Kerouac. Thursday, October 1 2009Dark Reign: The List - Daredevil #1Andy Diggle is perhaps the greatest reboot writer of our generation, yet even he is outshined by artist Billy Tan. Tuesday, September 29 2009Mouse Guard: Winter 1152Tough medicine -- and great satire -- goes down easier in a funny-animal pill, when animals serve as icons for human concerns. Thursday, September 24 2009Wednesday Comics #1-7Is Wednesday Comics just another piece of the DC pie or its own unique work? Tuesday, September 22 2009Astonishing X-Men: Ghost BoxesThe newest creative team is doing tremendous work on the series that redefined the X-Men -- so why some fans won’t accept it? |
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