Jessie Robertson reviews Chew #50… The landmark issue #50, and the showdown everyone’s been waiting for. Ten issues left to go, and Blood Puddin’ comes to an end. There isn’t any clever jokes (yes there was), funny names drawn into the backgrounds (saw a few), or light-hearted punch lines to anything this week: it was […]
Marvel announces ‘All New, All Different’ Extraordinary X-Men
Marvel has announced that Eisner Award-nominated writer Jeff Lemire (All-New Hawkeye, Sweet Tooth) is to join chart-topping artist Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man) for the flagship X-Men title of the post-Secret Wars Marvel Universe with an ‘All New, All Different’ series entitled Extraordinary X-Men. “The chance to write the flagship X-Men book is a once in […]
Scott Lang to lead ‘All New, All Different’ Ant-Man
It looks like Scott Lang will be keeping the Ant-Man suit post-Secret Wars, with Marvel unveiling its ‘All New, All Different’ Ant-Man title via Hero Complex… “We’re hinting at a major development for Scott,” states writer Nick Spencer. “Scott is an ex-con, he’s a guy with a criminal past. This teaser hints that he may […]
Comic Book Review -The Walking Dead #143
Zeb Larson reviews The Walking Dead #143… A Union. Every time that Rick Grimes starts to think he’s secure, something comes along to rattle his cage and cause that feeling of safety to crumble. We always knew that the Whisperers were dangerous, but now we see that they have a unique trump card that Rick […]
Comic Book Review – Southern Cross #4
Zeb Larson reviews Southern Cross #4… As the gravity drive starts to malfunction, Braith uncovers a smuggling ring with a trail that leads back to her sister’s murder. Southern Cross poses an interesting problem for the would-be protagonists of horror comics. If you’re a little bit crazy or a little drugged, how do you figure […]
Human Torch and Beast join ‘All New, All Different’ Uncanny Inhumans
Marvel has continued its ‘All New, All Different’ announcements with the news that Charles Soule and Steve McNiven are set to relaunch Uncanny Inhumans this Fall, with the Human Torch and Beast set to join the roster of Black Bolt, Medusa, Triton and Reader. “Many things have changed in the Marvel Universe for the Inhumans […]
Marvel announces new Squadron Supreme series
Marvel has announced another of its ‘All New, All Different’ Marvel titles, with James Robinson and Leonard Kirk (Fantastic Four) set to launch a new ongoing series for Squadron Supreme. Here’s a look at Alex Ross’ cover to the first issue… Hyperion (Avengers), Nighthawk (Supreme Power), Dr. Spectrum (The Great Society), Blur (DP7) and Warrior […]
Comics to Read Before You Die #24: Superman: For Tomorrow
In the latest edition of Comics to Read Before You Die, Jessie Robertson looks at Superman: For Tomorrow… Superman Vol.2 #204- 215 (June 2004- May 2005) Written by Brian Azzarello Penciled by Jim Lee Inked by Scott Williams The now famous image you see above has been printed on numerous t-shirts, publicity materials and so […]
Comic Book Review – Zombies Vs Robots #6
Zeb Larson reviews Zombies Vs Robots #6… “Inherit the Earth!,” part 6! On the Amazons’ island, forces converge in a battle between damaged robots, rotting zombies, invaders from the moon… and humans caught in the middle! Then, in the finale of “The Orphan,” everything blows up. Another issue of Zombies Vs Robots and another example […]
Comic Book Review – Invisible Republic #4
Zeb Larson reviews Invisible Republic #4… Starving and homeless on the streets of Maidstone, Maia finds refuge with a charitable stranger. But will she be betrayed when he discovers her identity? After the chaos last issue, will reporter Croger Babb finally catch a break? Finally, this comic gets some badly needed backstory and context. For […]
