Zeb Larson reviews Nailbiter #9… Are the children of Buckaroo, Oregon all going to grow up to be serial killers? This is a middling issue of Nailbiter. Not a bad issue by any means, but not an interesting issue either. It’s a placeholder while we wait for the plot to unfold, which must inevitably come […]
IDW acquires Top Shelf Productions
IDW Publishing has announced that it has acquired Top Shelf Productions, the award-winning independent publisher of graphic novels such as League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, From Hell, Essex County and March. “The acquisition of Top Shelf is a milestone for IDW,” said Ted Adams, IDW CEO and publisher. “We looked a very long time for a […]
Comic Book Review – Graveyard Shift #1
Andrew Newton reviews Graveyard Shift #1… Graveyard Shift is the new comic book series from writer Jay Faerber (creator of Image Comics’ Near Death and Noble Causes series). Those lovers of horror and particularly vampire horror stories will be intrigued by this storyline which sees police officer Liam start his night with what appears to be a normal […]
Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #3
Chris Cooper reviews the third issue of the TMNT and Ghostbusters crossover… “Time is running out for the Turtles to get home, and a new villain is determined to make life as difficult as possible for the Ghostbusters! The two teams will have to think outside of the box to save themselves… and New York!” […]
Zeb’s Top Ten Comic Books of the Year (and a couple of honorable mentions)
Zeb Larson’s Top Ten Comics of 2014 (and a couple of honorable mentions)… Every top ten list is colored by the reviewer’s preferences, and my list is no exception. I’m most interested in comics that try and deal with some part of the human experience, whether it’s war, crime, violence, home, race, or sex. Most […]
Rogue character promo for Uncanny Avengers
We’ve seen character artwork for Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch [see here] along with Brother Voodoo [see here], and now Marvel has released another promo for Rick Remender and Daniel Acuna’s Uncanny Avengers, this time featuring the character of Rogue… Uncanny Avengers is set for a relaunch next month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL18yMRIfoszH_jfuJoo8HCG1-lGjvfH2F&feature=player_embedded&v=eF_xnPWgEtI
Comic Book Review – Memetic #3
Zeb Larson reviews Memetic #3… Day Three is finally upon us. As Marcus’s dwindling team makes its final lastassault on the compound of the supposed creator of the meme, Aaron comes to grips with his shocking loss and the impending apocalypse. Good God, this comic ends on an especially bleak note. I guess that’s apropos […]
Comic Book Review – Strong Female Protagonist Book One
Michelle Herbert reviews Strong Female Protagonist Book One… Strong Female Protagonist is an ongoing web comic that has recently become a printed book after a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year. The story follows Alison Green who is trying to lead a normal life after four years of being the superhero known as Mega Girl. […]
Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch featured in Uncanny Avengers teasers
Marvel Comics has released a pair of teasers for Rick Remender and Daniel Acuna’s upcoming series Uncanny Avengers, featuring the characters of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch… Uncanny Avengers gets underway in January. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3n3TnGczwV4&list=PL18yMRIfoszH_jfuJoo8HCG1-lGjvfH2F
Comic Book Review – Black Science #11
Zeb Larson reviews Black Science #11… As the Pillar counts down towards its next jump the Dimensionauts are besieged by an endless wave of horrors. Can they hold out long enough to escape, or will one of them have to remain behind and pay the ultimate price? Join RICK REMENDER, MATTEO SCALERA, & DEAN WHITE, […]
