MARCH: BOOK ONE Written by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin Art by Nate Powell Release Date: August 14, 2013 You need to read this original graphic novel. I’m not sure I even need to say more than that, but I will. March is unlike any other comic on the market today, telling an amazing historical story…
Review: T.H.U.N.D.E.R AGENTS #1
T.H.U.N.D.E.R AGENTS #1 Written by Phil Hester Art by Andrea Di Vito Release Date: August 14, 2013 The T.H.U.N.D.E.R Agents storm back into comics from IDW Publishing this week after spending awhile in the DC Universe. This issue definitely takes the squad back to the look and feel of their roots, but is that really…
Review: THE FLASH VOL. 2: ROGUES REVOLUTION
THE FLASH VOL. 2: ROGUES REVOLUTION Written by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato Art by Francis Manapul, Marcus To, Ray McCarthy Release Date: August 14, 2013 The fastest man alive burns bright in one of the shining beacons of the New 52 that is done right. Volume 2 of The Flash has a heavy focus on…
Review: SMALLVILLE #58-59
SMALLVILLE #58-59 Written by Bryan Q. Miller Art by Jorge Jimenez (Olympus) & Beni Lobel (Hollow) Release Dates: August 2 and 9, 2013 Issue 58: The introduction of Wonder Woman in the Smallville-universe continues as we see Diana’s world interact with Clark’s world. Something that I have always loved reading in comic books or seeing…
Review: DIAL H #15
DIAL H #15 Written by China Miéville Art by Alberto Ponticelli and Dan Green Release Date: August 7, 2013 Have I really never until now written a Dial H review? At first, it was my favorite title of the second wave of DC’s New 52 (which included the relaunch of Batman Incorporated). The tale of…
Review: THE SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN #2
THE SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN #2 Written by Nick Spencer Art by Steve Lieber Release Date: August 7, 2013 This comic is an absolute riot. The Superior Foes of Spider-Man #2 is one of the most entertaining reads you are going to find in comics. Nick Spencer has assembled a ragtag group of b-listers from…
Review: BURN THE ORPHANAGE: BORN TO LOSE #1
BURN THE ORPHANAGE: BORN TO LOSE #1 Written By Sina Grace & Daniel Freedman Art By Sina Grace Release Date: August 7, 2013 If the term “Side scrolling beat ’em up” means anything to you then you should be excited for Image Comics’ Burn The Orphanage, as Sina Grace and Daniel Freedman take everything a…
Review: HELHEIM #6
HELHEIM #6 Written by Cullen Bunn Art by Joelle Jones Release Date: August 7, 2013 In the final chapter of Cullen Bunn’s Viking horror tale, we discover how much of the man Rikard used to be remains as he confronts Bera, the witch who made him, one last time. Does he get vengeance? Peace? Freedom?…
Review: TRINITY OF SIN: PHANTOM STRANGER #11
TRINITY OF SIN: PHANTOM STRANGER #11 Written by J.M. DeMatteis Art by Fernando Blanco Release Date: August 7, 2013 Spinning out of last month’s Justice League Dark #22, the heroes who broke off under Batman’s command, including the Stranger, reconvene here at the House of Mystery before their next big leap of faith. In order…
Review: TRILLIUM #1
TRILLIUM #1 Written by Jeff Lemire Art by Jeff Lemire Release Date: August 7, 2013 A story told in parallel, with one protagonist from the far future and one from nearly one hundred years hence, Trillium opens with a choice. Do you follow the man or do you follow the woman? Do you unceasingly search…