From the 1930s to 1990s, Jack Kirby created gob-smacking art and unforgettable characters, but he was mainly a storyteller. “The Pact,” “Madbomb,” the Galactus trilogy, Captain America’s origin, Silver Star, OMAC, and even Thundarr the Barbarian are among the thousands of tales he spun solo or with collaborators. But the greatest Kirby story is the…
Review: GO-BOTS #1
GO-BOTS #1 Written by Tom Scioli Art by Tom Scioli Edited by David Hedgecock Published by IDW Publishing Release Date: November 21, 2018 A world where humans live side-by-side with transforming robots called Go-Bots… But can they live in harmony for much longer? Go-Bots #1 is unique, particularly for a corporate licensed comic: It’s a…
Preview: GO-BOTS #1
Go-Bots #1 Tom Scioli (w & a & c) Go-Bots have changed our way of life. Leader-1 is a self-aware fighter jet on a hostage rescue mission with his partner, Commander Nick Burns. Scooter is the personal transport and best friend to undergrad A.J. Foster. Turbo is Matt Hunter’s transforming race car in the hottest…
KIRBYOLOGY!: Ed Piskor on X-MEN, Flea Markets, and Gangsters
As a wee lad and puny teen, I loved the X-Men. I haven’t given a mutated shit for decades. Well, the movies are pretty good. But X-Men comics? Eh. Yet somehow, I am once again geeked beyond reason for an X-Men comic: Ed Piskor’s X-Men: Grand Design, which retells the X-Men saga in the style…
Review: CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE #1
CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE #1 Written by Gerard Way, Jon Rivera Art by Michael Avon Oeming, Nick Filardi, Clem Robins Published by DC Comics Release Date: October 19, 2016 My familiarity with Cave Carson includes reading his original Who’s Who entry in 1980-whetever, reading his secret origin from the Secret Origins series, and…
Preview: TRANSFORMERS VS. G.I. JOE #13
Transformers vs. G.I. JOE #13: Armageddon Tom Scioli & John Barber (w) • Tom Scioli (a & c) THE END IS NIGH! Final battle erupts—the forces of G.I. JOE and the AUTOBOTS head-to-head (or head-to-toe, depending on the size difference) with the DECEPTICOBRA alliance! The fate of the universe hangs on every decision! FC •…
Preview: TRANSFORMERS VS. G.I. JOE #12
Transformers vs G.I. JOE #12 Tom Scioli, John Barber (w) • Scioli (a & c) WELCOME TO THE TERROR DROME! As the forces of COBRA plot a treacherous move, OPTIMUS PRIME descends in to CYBERTRONIAN hell in search of the MATRIX. They say the sun also rises… but will it be friend or foe?! FC…
TRADE WAITING: Week of December 24, 2014
Another Monday means another look at the hottest trade paperbacks, collected editions, and graphic novels in this week’s “Trade Waiting” –your weekly spotlight of five noteworthy collections being released to stores this December 24 and why you should watch out for them… TRANSFORMERS VS. G.I .JOE TP VOL 01 Written by Tom Scioli and John…
MOM’S COVER WATCH: July 23, 2014
A little of this and a little of that are available for art lovers of all styles as the mother of all comics takes a look at the best covers for the week of July 23, 2014. SUPREME BLUE ROSE Cover art by Tula Lotay Published by Image Comics It’s as if the movie for…
NYCC: IDW Announces TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE Ongoing Series
IDW Publishing has announced an ongoing Transformers/G.I. JOE series written by Tom Scioli & John Barber. Official Press Release San Diego, CA (October 11, 2013) – Two of the most popular comic book franchises of all-time,TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, will be going head-to-head in a brand-new ongoing series debuting next summer! Written and drawn by comic luminary Tom Scioli (Godland,…
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