Review: Adventure Time Comics #11

May 17, 2017

By Ashley Gibbs

Adventure Time Comics #11 is a fun and light hearted trip to the Land of Ooo with fan-favorite characters from the TV show of the same name. This issue contains four original stories that are not connected to each other and can be enjoyed independently from the show. As a fan of the series who hasn’t been able to keep up with every episode, I enjoyed this title because it gave me some nice moments with characters I liked. While it may not be as wild and crazy as the show itself, it made me smile and laugh and really that’s all I wanted. Sometimes the real world can be pretty dark and a light hearted comic is a great escape from that.

Review: The Wild Storm #4

May 17, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

I’m just going to say it, I read Warren Ellis’ newsletter, and I know there’s going to be some kind of delay after this first six issues. That sucks, but hey, that’s comics I guess. At any rate, I noticed something about this issue of The Wild Storm; it’s mostly talking. It’s cool fucking talking, but that is in fact what it is… cool fucking talking. Don’t get me wrong; I love it. Like, I really fucking love it. All the future talk and amazing possibilities that don’t feel that far off from what we can actually accomplish, I love it.

Review: Grrl Scouts: Magic Socks #1

May 17, 2017

By Daniel Vlasaty

I didn’t know Jim Mahfood before I read this book. I’ve never read any of his stuff before. Maybe it’s because I wasn’t reading comic books in the 90s and early 2000s – didn’t really start getting seriously into them until 2010-ish. I know it’s crazy and weird and whatever. But I spent literally all the money I made in my late teens and early twenties on tattoos and drugs. Comic books came later for me and because of it I guess I missed most of Mahfood’s books. Like Grrl Scouts and Tank Girl and Clerks, I don’t know. But I’m here now and that’s all that matters, right? Right. Right! Anyway, Grrl Scouts Magic Socks is a new book that Jim Mahfood wrote and drew. And I read it, and this is my review of it.

Review: Injustice 2 #2

May 17, 2017

By Ashley Gibbs

Hot on the heels of the Injustice 2 game release comes the next issue of the tie-in comic book explaining the events that transpired between the two games. Injustice 2 #2 starts right where the first issue left off, and while readers can pick up on things quickly without reading the first issue, I do recommend doing so anyway and having some background knowledge of the series because it enhances the experience. This issue has more action than the first, however there is some violence as well. We’re also given more backstory on characters that will appear in the game.

Review: Little Guardians #2

May 17, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

With the zero issue, this is technically the third issue I’ve read of Little Guardians, and I really like it. With this latest issue, it introduces some of the coming threats that are antagonists will face, but it’s not without its problems.

Review: Justice League/Power Rangers #4

May 17, 2017

By Jonathan Edwards

Y'know, despite it being a couple of months since the last issue of Justice League/Power Rangers, I was still annoyed enough with its bullshit that I didn't really want to review issue #4 when I first saw it pop up on the spreadsheet. However, after giving it some thought, I decided to let the CERN nonsense slide for now and give it a chance. The book, in turn, reciprocated by having the first third of it entirely dedicated to giving an explanation to how exactly the Large Hadron Collider was going to make a proper portal from the DCU to the Power Rangers universe. Except, not really, because everything about that process is written so vaguely that I really don't know what Tom Taylor decided to try and drag real world science into this. Interdimensional portals are easily accepted by suspension of disbelief. But as soon as you say CERN or Large Hadron Collider, you are setting a precedent for what can and can't be done. I'll let you guess whether 'creating a portal with a direct connection to a parallel universe that will safely transport people between said universes' falls in the former or latter category. No, I won't; it's stupid and wrong.

Review: The Signal #1

May 17, 2017

By Patrick Wolf

I don’t know what to say about this one. I don’t want to praise it, but I also don’t want to chastise it either. Claiming it’s mediocre also isn’t fair since it certainly rises above your average run of the mill comic. That said, not by much.

Review: Super Sons #4

May 17, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

While I’ll likely continue to read this series, I’m done reviewing it with this issue. There’s nothing left to say about it. It’s settled into a routine with the last issue, and that’s where it’s continued in this issue. It’s one part The Incredible, and the other part bickering children. That’s the biggest problem with this issue, Robin and Superboy don’t stop bickering which is believable for sure, but oh so fucking annoying to read for twenty pages.

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Review: Warhammer 40K Dawn of War III

May 17, 2017

By Patrick Wolf

While I’m largely unfamiliar with the Warhammer video game, I found its comic book adaptation to be mostly fun and exciting. Of course, the story did have a few setbacks, but nothing too major to distract me from the overall intrigue and adventure that drew me to the series in the first place.

New manga by Ema Toyama and Robico + more shojo manga coming soon in May

May 16, 2017

Kodansha Comics announced today a trio of new shojo manga series—including brand-new works by the creators of past hitKodansha Comics announced today a trio of new shojo manga series—including brand-new works by the creators of past hit series—to add to its growing list of digital-first manga releases. series—to add to its growing list of digital-first manga releases.

Toil and trouble hits the deep South in REDLANDS

May 16, 2017

First announced at Emerald City Comic Con, the new ongoing series REDLANDS—created by the all-female team of bestselling, Eisner award-winning Jordie Bellaire (PRETTY DEADLY, Vision, Batman) and critically-acclaimed Vanesa R. del Rey (ZERO, Scarlet Witch, Constantine)—will launch this August.

BOOM! Studios Announces 'Mech Cadet Yu' from Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa

May 16, 2017

BOOM! Studios is thrilled to announce MECH CADET YU, a new monthly series launching in August from longtime collaborators Greg Pak (The Incredible Hulk, War Machine) and Takeshi Miyazawa (Ms. Marvel, Runaways). The pair has worked together in the past on projects like Code Monkey Save World and ABC Disgusting, and are widely known for the creation of Amadeus Cho, who would eventually star in Marvel’s Totally Awesome Hulk.

Interview: The Creators of Apama: The Undiscovered Animal

May 16, 2017

By Zeb Larson

An interview with the creators of Apama: The Undiscovered Animal.

Spawn Is Reborn With A Special 25th Anniversary Director's Cut Edition

May 15, 2017

In celebration of the Hellspawn’s silver anniversary, a special Director’s Cut Edition of SPAWN #1 by comics legend and Image Comics President, Todd McFarlane, will hit stores this week. The Director’s Cut includes the original artboards of SPAWN #1, commentary from McFarlane himself on each page, and bonus, never-before-seen art.

All-new STREET ANGEL story coming this July

May 15, 2017

The Eisner Award-winning creative team of Jim Rugg (Afrodisiac, The PLAIN Janes) and Brian Maruca (Afrodisiac) will release THE STREET ANGEL GANG in a full-color hardcover this July from Image Comics.

Koyama Press Announces Fall 2017

May 15, 2017

Press Release

Our Fall season has five artists that are making their debut with us and one who has been with us since very near the beginning. It is emblematic of our press and a wonderful way to round out our 10th anniversary.

Geoff Johns Returns To DC With "DOOMSDAY CLOCK"

May 15, 2017

In the most anticipated story of the year, New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns confirms Watchmen will make an epic return to the DC Universe this November. As “The Button” crossover comes to a close in FLASH #22 this Wednesday, the four-page epilogue affirms the mystery will continue with DOOMSDAY CLOCK from Johns and legendary artists Gary Frank and Brad Anderson.

Super S - Anime Podcast E.025 →

May 14, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

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025 - Welcome back to Super S - Anime Podcast! This week on the show it's just reviews, reviews, reviews! Just kidding we also continue to Titan Up with our Titan Talk! That's right, we'll continue to dive into the second season of Attack on Titan. Why not right? It's only one of the biggest anime series ever! No matter what Robert says.

Comics To The Maxx - 002 - The Marvel Universe →

May 12, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

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002 - Welcome back to Comics to the Maxx, the only podcast that cares very little about what's happening in actual comics because we're just here to create stories for characters, publishers, and properties that we enjoy! Aside from talking about Rob Liefeld's kitchen, this week we're taking on the entirety of the Marvel Universe. This episode is based on an interview Brian K Vaughan did with Brian Michael Bendis in which it was revealed that BKV was once offered a series in which it would have been the Marvel Universe according to BKV. You can look at this episode as the Marvel Universe according to Dustin and Kevin. We hope you enjoy and share the podcast.

Trailer Time: Secret Weapons #1 from Valiant Comics

May 12, 2017

By Dustin Cabeal

If you want a great review for this new event series from Valiant then you should check out Levi's review for the first issue. Spoiler free and right on the nose.