39 mins. This show is dedicated to comics creators who offer us projects that surprise us, projects that show a different side to their creativity. From manga to all-ages to, um, Frank Miller we discuss a few unexpected career turns. Also, Superman pyjamas and Grant Morrison’s exercise video. LISTEN TO IT BELOW DOWNLOAD IT HERE [...]
Conan, Star Wars and Strain Reviews
Three Dark Horse reviews of mine are now up at Broken Frontier. Conan the Barbarian #1 by Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan, Star Wars: Agent of the Empire-Iron Eclipse #3, and the horror of The Strain #3.
Extra Sequential Podcast #77-Habibi Review
45 mins. Our feature critique of Habibi, Craig Thompson’s long awaited follow-up to the critically acclaimed and widely adored Blankets. As well as exploring its intricately woven themes, we touch on the problems with writing Misery Porn, Orientalism, Religion, and whether or not Craig Thompson is a masochist. Also, Jurassic Park, and Robin Williams. LISTEN TO IT BELOW [...]
The Art of the Mass Effect Universe Review
At Broken Frontier you can check out my review of next week’s art book for the popular Mass Effect games. Review here, and preview below.
Steed and Mrs Peel #1 Review
Back in 1990 Grant Morrison wrote this series for Eclipse Comics based on the classic spy TV series, The Avengers. Thanks to BOOM! Studios it’s back in print and here’s my review of the first issue. Preview below.
Extra Sequential Podcast #75-Young Romance Review
46 mins. Legendary creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby effectively created the romance comics genre which was surprisingly dominant during the 1940s and 50s. We look at Fantagraphics’ entertaining new collection of some of their work. Also, the awesomeness of The Golden Girls. Yes, you heard me. LISTEN TO IT HERE DOWNLOAD IT HERE GET [...]
Randomveus Volume 1 Review
From talented Aussie artist Jeffrey “Chamba” Cruz, comes this wild and whacky OGN, the first from publisher Udon Studios. Udon are mainly known for their many Street Fighter comics, of which Cruz is a regular artist. Here he works his mad visual skills and co-writes with Leonard Bermingham. Firstly, this is a beautifully presented book, [...]
Dark Matter and Lobster Johnson Reviews
Two Dark Horse reviews of mine are now up at Broken Frontier. Dark Matter #1 is a new mini-series from the writers of TV’s Stargate. See a preview below and my review here. Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #1 is the debut of a new mini focused on the pulp-like hero from the pages of [...]
The Lone Ranger Vol. 4 Review
Now up at Broken Frontier is my review of the fourth and final collection of the previous The Lone Ranger series from Dynamite Entertainment. The new series launched last week. I was pretty impressed with this Trade Paperback by creators Brett Matthews and Sergio Cariello. It was the first time I’ve read any Ranger comics [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #74-Tintin Review
46 mins. The boy reporter from the mind of Belgian writer/artist Herge finally comes to the big screen, with Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson as his guides. We discuss what we liked and didn’t like and the questionable addition of the third dimension. Also, improper pronunciations and tough butlers. LISTEN TO IT HERE DOWNLOAD IT [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #73-2011 Recap
59 mins. We chat about the comics events and trends that have shaped the last 12 months and grabbed the most headlines, including dead superheroes, digital shopping and more. Also, The Punisher as an angel. Ah, memories. LISTEN TO IT HERE DOWNLOAD IT HERE GET IT ON iTUNES HERE You can email us at kris [...]
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol Review
Mission Impossible is one of those rare film franchises that actually improve with each instalment. Similar to the Alien series, each film has benefitted from varied world class directors bringing their unique storytelling sensibilities to each outing. Brian De Palma and John Woo directed the first two films, while the last one (in 2006) was [...]
Extra Sequential Podcast #72-Best Comics of 2011
60 mins. What a crazy good year it’s been for comics. We talk about what has impressed us the most from breakout talent, to new series to movie adaptation. Also, Star Trek: TNG’s Riker, and which superhero series resembles Breaking Bad. LISTEN TO IT HERE DOWNLOAD IT HERE GET IT ON iTUNES HERE You can [...]
Makeshift Miracle Chapter 2 Review
The second chapter of Jim Zubkavich’s (Image’s great Skullkickers) Makeshift Miracle has now concluded, and just like the first one, which I reviewed here, is also available for free download in order to spread the word about how good this webcomic is. Thankfully, it is actually good. Our spiky haired, loner protagonist Colby began his [...]
