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The 2016 Ghostbusters meet their predecessors in new comic series from IDW

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After making their cinematic debut this summer, the latest iteration of Ghostbusters will now answer a new call in 2017, appearing for the first time alongside the original Ghostbusters in IDW’s new comic book series Ghostbusters 101. Shortly after the classic Ghostbusters decide to get back to their roots of teaching the next generation of […]

Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #5

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Chris Cooper reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #5… Old Hob is on the hunt for his newest recruit… Leatherhead! The dangerous gator has other ideas though and a battle of the minds soon turns violent! TMNT Universe made a good choice beginning its run by focusing on the turtles. It eased us into the […]

Comic Book Review – The X-Files Xmas Special 2016

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Tony Black reviews The X-Files Xmas Special 2016… When a school holiday pageant takes an extraterrestrial turn, Mulder must contend with old ghosts, present dangers, and close encounters yet to come. But this is no cookie-cutter Christmas Carol. Together with Scully, and a host of holiday visitors and visitations, they’ll rediscover the spirit of the […]

Comic Book Review – Star Trek/Green Lantern: Stranger Worlds #1

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Villordsutch reviews Star Trek/Green Lantern: Stranger Worlds #1… Captain Kirk and Hal Jordan lead the combined might of Starfleet and the Lantern Corps on an all-new adventure against new foes from both franchises! Don’t miss the crossover event of the 21st Century…and the 23rd! SEE ALSO: Check out the preview pf Star Trek/Green Lantern: Stranger […]

Comic Book Review – Transformers: Lost Light #1

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Ricky Church reviews Transformers: Lost Light #1… Five years ago, Rodimus and a collection of traumatised, lovelorn and/or sarcastic Autobots set off on a quest to find Cyberutopia. So far, they’ve made a right hash of it. They’ve misplaced their map. They’ve lost their ship, the Lost Light, to a mutinous escapologist. Oh, and they’re dead. […]

Comic Book Review – Optimus Prime #1

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Ricky Church reviews Optimus Prime #1… REVOLUTION is over—but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As OPTIMUS PRIME pulls Earth into the larger universe, he’s painted a target on Earth… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew shaped craft drills into our world! SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Transformers: Optimus […]

Comic Book Review – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #65

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Chris Cooper reviews Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #65… Michelangelo is determined to lift everyone’s spirits with a holiday party. When some unexpected guests show up, the party threatens to grow out of control… and blow the Turtles’ cover! Epic is an overused word nowadays. But I feel this review brings about an occasion of epic […]

Batman and Paper Girls top bestselling comic books and graphic novels of November 2016

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Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the bestselling comic books and graphic novels for November 2016. DC’s Batman #10 topped the comic book chart, with Image Comics’ Paper Girls Vol. 2 leading the way on the graphic novel front, and Marvel retaining top spot in terms of publisher dollar and unit share for the second month running. […]

Comic Book Review – The X-Files: Origins #4

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Tony Black reviews The X-Files: Origins #4… Before the FBI, before the X-Files, they were just two teenagers in search of the truth. On Martha’s Vineyard, a young Fox Mulder investigates something strange happening on the island, while in San Diego, 13-year-old Dana Scully looks into the shocking murder of her teacher. Two kids, two […]