Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Deadpool is everywhere now: he has multiple series and mini series, a movie hitting the big screen, and merchandise at every mall. So now, we get another series, this time, a team book lead by the Merc with a Mouth- but is Deadpool and the Mercs for Money worth YOUR money? By Cullen Bunn […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Wait, Spider-Man #1? Another series featuring the wall crawling Peter Parker? Well, no, not exactly. Spider-Man #1 kicks off a pretty huge milestone for the old web-head, as Miles Morales, the Spider-Man from the Ultimate universe, is now in the main Marvel U. Does the world need two Spider-Men? Let’s go ahead and just […]
Review by Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reviewer (Victor Valley)– Hot on the heels of the captivating first issue, Symmetry #2 explores the world after a solar flare has severed several people from the hive mind and destroyed their robotic workers. Having spent their entire life connected to an AI linked to a hive mind and with robots doing all of […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)— The fairly new company Aftershock Comics has released some impressive titles thus far, including Dreaming Eagles and American Monster. With Strayer #1, Aftershock brings us a series of action, swords, monsters, and an interesting end of the world as we know it scenario. Created by Justin Jordan, creator of the action packed Luther […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When Valiant Entertainment announced that the psiot Faith Herbet, also known as the superhero Zephyr, would be getting her own series- I think a lot of fans saw this as a great opportunity. One of the standout characters from the critically acclaimed Harbinger series, Faith is upbeat, positive and a wealth of pop culture […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Mike Mignola’s iconic paranormal investigator, Hellboy, has been through hell, literally. The demon with the right hand of doom has become a staple in not only the world of comics, but also on the silver screen with two blockbuster films. With the winter season comes a treat for all, as we get four new […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When the original Old Man Logan storyline was introduced a few years ago, it was an instant hit. An older, grizzled Wolverine who gave up the world of super heroics and became a passive, isolated shell of a man until everything was taken from him, what’s not to love? Well, this alternate Logan is […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)— Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Dragons continues on with the second issue, featuring another stand alone take of dragon folklore, told by the wise Storyteller with his trusty canine friend. This time, we get a tale of decisions and consequences set in the medieval times. Written and drawn by Nathan Pride (Mage The Awakening), […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—The new comic book publisher, Aftershock Comics, have garnered quite a bit of buzz already, with solid releases from well known names in the industry. With American Monster, the company has a creative team that just about every comic fan should know, as Brian Azzarello (DK III, 100 Bullets) and artist Juan Doe, who […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)— For Udon’s second issue to their latest Street Fighter series, Street Fighter Unlimited, we see a few more familiar faces surface as the plot thickens with the disappearance of the fan favorite, Chun Li. Last issue, we saw the spotlight mainly on Ryu and Akuma; this time, the focus shifts to Guile, Cammy, […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith FOR MATURE READERS We have seen plenty of settings for the “end of the world” wasteland scenarios: from nuclear holocausts to war riddled fallouts, the end is always a great setting for a new beginning. But with Devolution #1, we get a clever spin on how the world fell into disarray, and how humanity tries […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—The Revenant has garnered buzz from just about everywhere since its release. Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu (of Birdman fame), the film’s unfavorable weather conditions are well known, but the actors agree that after seeing the film completed, it was worth it. I had a chance to see this film at the local Cinemark […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—With all the reboots and new titles to swarm out of Marvel Comics in the last few months, one of the most enjoyable has to be the Extraordinary X-Men. With a team led by Storm and composed of Iceman, Colossus, Majik, a time displaced teenage Jean Grey and Old Man Logan, this team stood […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Last month, we got the debut issue to the Batman/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mini-series from DC Comics and IDW, which was superb. It set the stage for this titanic crossover, showing the turtles in Batman’s Gotham City, as well as the villainous Shredder having made the leap to this universe as well. With […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When it was announced that Boom! Studios would be bringing the beloved Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise back in the comic book format, fans went crazy, and that was before a creative team was even announced. With issue #0, we finally see the finished product, and the inner child in us all has to […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—It’s no surprise, I have absolutely loved Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque’s Huck series since issue #1. With the third issue, the super powered but extremely down to Earth Huck is being swallowed up by the media attention- and with this issue, we see how widespread his celebrity has become, and the toll it […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)– The line between our world and the that of dreams is so small, yet so far apart. What we do in our dreams shouldn’t affect our awake self, right? Or maybe the dream world is full of corruption and evil much like our world- enter Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker. Created by Tom […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reviewer (Victor Valley)– There have been many stories in comics and movies that involve the bonding of a boy and his dragon. That said, there are none others that I can recall taking place in depression-era New York City. Following the death of his grandfather, the primary protagonist (the young Enrico Savarese) faces the daunting […]
Review by Jason T. Smith (Victor Valley)—Visionary artist Ricardo Delgado has done it again with his latest tale in the critically acclaimed Age of Reptiles series, Ancient Egyptians from Dark Horse Comics. The four-issue mini-series is now collected in one, slick trade paperback with bonus content like concept sketches of the dinosaurs and more. The collected version of this visual […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—He’s easily one of the most iconic pro-wrestlers to step into the squared circle. A tower of a man who still casts a shadow of greatness across the sport- Andre the Giant. But what about the man behind the legend? IDW Publishing and Lion Forge bring us a look into the life of the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Lone Wolf and Cub is arguably one of the most popular manga released in the United States. Following the adventures of a young samurai and a small child, we saw opponents dispensed in a violent, sword driven manner. With Lone Wolf 2100, the classic tale is transplanted into the year 2100 where a ronin […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—It’s no surprise- we are in the age of Deadpool. The crimson and black merc for hire has never been more popular- with multiple comic book series, spin-off characters like Gwen Pool, a video game, and the all-important cinematic debut set to hit theaters next month, Mr. Pool is the talk of the comic […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith As The Force Awakens continues to destroy the box office, Marvel continues to crank out comics based in a galaxy far, far away. But this is the first from the house of ideas that is set during the much criticized prequel years. Set between The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones, we see the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—This February, Deadpool will debut on the big screen and further cement himself as a household name. But before that happens, Marvel has brought the online Infinite series, Deadpool & Cable-Split Second, to the printed page. Having not read the online miniseries, this first issue is my introduction to the series- and I am […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith For Mature Readers (Victor Valley)—When it was first announced that the newly created Panel Syndicate would have an online only series by Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin with The Private Eye- it was not only unheard of, but it was exciting. Based on a “you pick the price” principle, readers could choose what they […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—In 2014, Valiant Entertainment brought the world a different kind of a hero in the form of Doctor Mirage, or should I say Doctor Mirages. Shan and her husband Hwen trekked the world for adventure, for communicating with the spirits around us- until Hwen died far too young. This left Shan to do the […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—With the second issue of DK III: The Master Race, the story kicks into gear as Carrie Kelly faces massive jail time, we get a glimpse into Bruce Wayne’s fate, and we see why the story is call The Master Race. Are you ready for the next installment to Frank Miller’s classic? Good, because […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith FOR MATURE READERS (Victor Valley)—When Brian K. Vaughn and Marcos Martin brought the world The Private Eye through Panel Syndicate, they made a huge splash in the comic industry for two major reasons: one, the story was superb, and second, the issues were made available as online exclusives to the single issues on a pick […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Ivar, Timewalker has been one of my favorite titles of the year. The Valiant Entertainment book stars Ivar, a mysterious time traveling, time jumping adventurer who has been alive since the days of the ancients. Think Doctor Who, but an Earthling, and a little more cold blooded. Well, with issue #12, the series draws […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reviewer (Victor Valley)– There is an old saying: “The cure is worse than the disease”. This has never been more true than in The Beauty #5. Still on the run, agents Foster and Vaughn continue their journey towards thwarting the pharmaceutical company and the government by giving the world a free cure for the Beauty. […]