Rachel Bellwoar reviews Romulus #1… Our world isn’t free. All of us, for generations, have lived under the secret control of The Ancient Order of Romulus. One young woman, raised by them, trained by them, betrayed by them, must push through her fear to take a stand against the silent evil that masters our world. […]
Comic Book Review – The X-Files #6
Tony Black reviews The X-Files #6… “Came Back Haunted,” Part 1 of 4: A thwarted attack puts a community of refugees at risk, but when a connection to a recent mall shooting is found, Mulder and Scully must determine the cause of the violent outbreaks, why the government is covering it up, and just what […]
Comic Book Review – Superman #6
Tony Black reviews Superman #6… The epic conclusion to “Son of Superman”: Will Krypto be avenged? Following a rousing start, the ‘Son of Superman’ story drives all the way to a slam dunk of a finale for this first arc in Superman, as writers Peter J. Tomasi & Patrick Gleason bring home the farm… and […]
She-Hulk No More! Jennifer Walters to headline new Hulk series from Marvel
With Bruce Banner perishing during Civil War II, his cousin Jennifer Walters is set to take centre stage in a new ongoing series from Marvel and creators Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) and Nico Leon (Spider-Man), and she’ll no longer be going by the name She-Hulk, instead taking over the mantle of Hulk. Jennifer Walters has survived the Civil War, […]
Marvel’s Star Wars comic to explore Yoda’s past
The official Star Wars site has revealed that Marvel’s ongoing comic book series is set to give us a peek into one of the unexplored aspects of the galaxy far, far away as it delves into a pre-Phantom Menace adventure for Jedi Master Yoda. The new arc will get underway in Star Wars #26 from writer Jason Aaron […]
Why Batman?
Anghus Houvouras on The Dark Knight… Yesterday was Batman Day, an annual celebration of the Caped Crusader allowing the world to pay homage to the world’s most popular superhero. How did that happen? It seems like such a strange question to ask as we celebrate three-quarters of a century of the character who would come […]
Comic Book Review – 2000AD Prog 1998
Mark Allen reviews 2000AD Prog 1998… This week’s prog brings us five stories of betrayal, subterfuge and violence – perfect for those midweek blues when you want to blow everything up! In Judge Dredd, the character’s creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra conclude their latest story, Ladykiller, with the eponymous lawman chasing down a cross-dressing terrorist […]
Super Mario Adventures returns courtesy of VIZ Media
Viz Media has announced that Super Mario Bros. fans will soon be able to get their hands on the long out-of-print Super Mario Adventures, with a new graphic novel edition of the comic series set for release on October 11th. Originally printed in Nintendo Power magazine in 1992 and 1993, Super Mario Adventures is a riotous and […]
Comic Book Review – Kill Or Be Killed #2
Mark Allen reviews Kill Or Be Killed #2… The second chapter in Brubaker, Phillips and Breitweiser’s new hit book! Every killer has to have his first kill, and they’re never easy. Never ones to shy away from the grim practicalities of committing violence, the Kill Or Be Killed dedicate most of their second issue to the protagonist’s […]
Comic Book Review – Kong of Skull Island #3
Tony Black reviews Kong of Skull Island #3… Volcanic eruptions and political overtakings—the Kongs struggle against the horrors of Skull Island. SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Kong of Skull Island #3 here It feels as though quite an immense amount happens in the third issue of Kong of Skull Island, which begins […]