I’m a recent convert to this title, after the awesome Vol. 5 TPB and the even more awesome talents of artist Stjepan Sejic. Writer Ron Marz continues to build upon the mystical gauntlet’s mythos and shows once again that his deft hand is capable of fitting in to any genre. Dancer Dani Baptiste (absent in [...]
Wolverine: Origins #28 Review
It seems everyone’s getting in on the act. Batman, Hulk and Wolverine are all fathers now, though the two Bruce’s (Wayne and Banner) sons seem to be estranged from their pops. Wolverine may not be a great father, but at least he’s able to bond with his kid. Well, Daken isn’t a kid anymore, though [...]
Tales From The Farm Review
Another in my somewhat daunting pile of goodies from Comic-Con, Jeff Lemire’s book deserves its praise. Essex County Vol. 1 Tales From The Farm, to give it its full title, was published by Top Shelf last year. Ghost Stories and The Country Nurse are the two volumes that followed. All three are set in a [...]
Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #1 Preview
Below is the awesome Clint Langley cover, and a few wordless interior pages from the new 5 ish mini-series devoted to former Ghost Rider, Danny Ketch. Written by Simon Spurrier (Silver Surfer) and pencilled by Javier Saltares (Iron Man), the first issue goes on sale on October 22 and explores the expanding mythos of the [...]
Flash Gordon #1 Review
Flash Gordon has had more facelifts than an ageing starlet. The sci-fi character was created by Alex Raymond in 1934 as a newspaper strip hero to compete with Buck Rogers. However, good old Flash has fared much better. Most would be familiar with the character from the awesome 1980 film (sing it with me, “FLASH! [...]
City of Dust #1 Review
Radical launch another title on October 1 with City of Dust, a 5 issue mini-series reminiscent of Blade Runner, Minority Report and the Christian Bale film, Equilibrium. Even those unfamiliar with the work of authors such as Philp K. Dick, certain aspects of this story will still appear familiar, such as the concept of mind [...]
Joe Chiappetta Interview
He could’ve quite easily been a wrestler or chess champion if he followed his high school gifts, but ultimately Chicago resident Joe Chiappetta chose to become a cartoonist. And he’s been doing it for a remarkable two decades. After becoming a father Joe launched his Silly Daddy comic in 1991, starting in print and then [...]
Broken Frontier
Perhaps you’ve noticed that my posts have slowed down somewhat over the last fortnight. No, it’s not because I’m being distracted by playing The Force Unleashed. It’s because I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to write for Broken Frontier, one of the largest and most respected comics sites on the ol’ web. It’s not a [...]
X-Men: Worlds Apart Preview
Black Panther’s wife, and X-Men member Storm is at the centre of a new 4 ish mini-series from writer Christopher Yost (New X-Men) and penciller Diogenes Neves. The mini focuses on a puzzling murder in Storm’s new homeland of Wakanda, and Ororoa Monroe’s identity as Queen, godess and superhero. Below is the cover by J. [...]
Radical’s New Site
Radical Publishing are a fairly new comic book company, and they have launched a new site that’s accessible for fans and professionals alike. The renovated site includes animated menus, content from their library, links to blogs and their on-line store. From Radical’s own mouth: Also exclusively developed by Sandman Studios for the website are animated [...]
Amazing Spider-Girl #25 Preview
Here’s a text-free look at the double-sized series that just won’t die, Amazing Spider-Girl. Written by Tom DeFalco with art by Ron Frenz, the series focusing on Spidey’s future daughter, Mayday Parker is a fan fave. In this anniversary ish, Mayday must rescue her middle-aged father from the clutches of Fury, the Goblin Queen. The [...]
Abyss TPB Review
The first two pages of this RED 5 book show a unique twist on a couple of Batman and Robin homages, going even further in the following pages with more in-jokes than you can shake a Mylar bag at. And that’s a good thing, because the writer of this adventure is the creator of the [...]
Dragon Prince #1 Review
Starting any comic with a wounded crimson dragon being attacked by gun wielding motor cyclists in an ancient rice filed is certainly attention grabbing. Writer Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Witchblade) is no stranger to the worlds of mysticism coupled with heroism, and here he distinguishes himself from the pack yet again by offering another creator-owned [...]
