REVIEW: King in Black - Black Panther #1, another strong tie-in
Another strong addition to Marvel’s King In Black event, King In Black - Black Panther #1 is well written and well drawn - only its coloring occasionally brings it down.
Read MoreREVIEW: Black Hammer Visions #1, a strong new anthology series
Black Hammer Visions #1 is an understated and somber one-shot story that relies more on emotional character beats than superhero punching, like the best stories in the Black Hammer Universe.
Read MoreGRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: The Grande Odalisque, a surprisingly-poignant caper comic
The Grande Odalisque blends such comedy beats and grand action into a very effective – and by the conclusion, surprisingly poignant – crime-caper comic.
Read MoreREVIEW: Avengers Mech Strike #1, not enough mechs, too much Avengers
Avengers Mech Strike #1 is probably a good entry point for movie folks or new readers, but it doesn’t have the goofy self-awareness one might expect based on its concept and title.
Read MoreREVIEW: King in Black - Black Knight #1, superheroes + Arthurian romance + Simon Spurrier
King in Black: Black Knight #1 is another successful King in Black tie-in. It’s fun, funny and furious. It makes us so excited for the upcoming Black Knight mini-series.
Read MoreREVIEW: Fear Case #1, a gorgeous if conventional police procedural
Fear Case #1 is the new book from writer Matt Kindt, artist Tyler Jenkins, and colorist Hilary Jenkins, a team that has previously collaborated on comics like Grass Kings and Black Badge.
Read MoreREVIEW: Star Wars - The High Republic Adventures #1
The High Republic era continues to click along, with Star Wars - The High Republic Adventures #1 being a less spectacular debut, but one that was still very enjoyable.
Read MoreREVIEW: Brain Drain, the (mostly) true story of Einstein's stolen brain
In an odd incident from history, Thomas Stoltz Harvey stole and kept Albert Einstein’s brain for decades — now this new graphic novel from Pierre-Henry Gomont presents an absurd reimagining of the incident.
Read MoreREVIEW: The Nib - The Pandemic Issue on pain, resilience, and reporting in comics
The Pandemic Issue from The Nib is yet another excellent work from this magazine, blending as always personal stories with vital reporting splashed across well-done comics
Read MoreREVIEW: Future State - Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1 is a smart, singular comic
Future State - Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1 has stood out as the most idiosyncratic of DC’s Future State comics since this event was announced, and today we look at whether it succeeds.
Read MoreADVANCED REVIEW: Radiant Black #1, a new superhero reinvention
Radiant Black #1 is a compelling first issue that instantly sets up a relatable protagonist and makes me empathetically interested in what’s coming next.
Read MoreREVIEW: In Stillwater #5 a powder keg turns to smoldering ash
The situation in Stillwater has for some time been a powder keg…and after Stillwater #5, it is now ashes that used to be a powder keg. Read our full review…
Read MoreREVIEW: Crimson Flower #1 mixes revenge, folklore, and conspiracy
With Dark Horse Comics’ Crimson Flower #1, Matt Kindt and Matt Lesniewski team up on a new story that incorporates revenge, Slavic folklore, and government conspiracy.
Read MoreREVIEW: I BREATHED A BODY #1 distills 2021 power structures into body horror
Breathed a Body #1 is a perfectly-executed and ragingly-smart body horror comic that takes existential concern over social media, influencers, and big tech, and distills it into one of the most interesting stories of the young year.
Read MoreREVIEW: ABBOTT 1973 uses established premise to level up
Abbott 1973 #1 marks the return of one of the best series in comics, starting a new story that once again sits at the intersection of the supernatural, newspaper journalism, and 1970s Detroit.
Read MoreTRADE REVIEW: UNIVERSE! VOL. 1 by Albert Monteys finds humor in high concepts
Universe! Vol. 1 by Albert Monteys finds grounded humor in high-concept ideas, peppering each story with snarky comments and usually building to a delicious final-page punchline.
Read MoreREVIEW: In Space Bastards #1, capitalism hurts...bad
Space Bastards #1 is a fast and intense read built upon questions about capitalism, desperation, and the demands of cold societies, all brought to life by the sci-fi visual storytelling of Darick Robertson.
Read MoreREVIEW: King in Black Thunderbolts #1 and the Metal Age of Comics
The Metal Age of Comics is upon us, and King in Black Thunderbolts #1 is a fantastic example of what it can be at its best: loud, raucous, and a relentless good time.
Read MoreREVIEW: New anthology series HAHA #1 is a mirror for our times
Haha #1 features the smart existential storytelling we’ve come to expect from writer W. Maxwell Prince, paired with phenomenal artwork by Vanesa Del Rey and Chris O’Halloran.
Read MoreADVANCED REVIEW: Deep Beyond #1...what will mysteries look like in the future?
Deep Beyond #1 is a new sci-fi mystery due out Feb. 3 from the creative team of Mirka Andolfo, David Goy, Andrea Broccardo, Barbara Nosenzo, and Fabio Amelia.
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