Ghostbusters: Answer the Call #2 Review: The Roots of All Fear!
By Daniel Schwartz I ain’t afraid of no ghost! What if that ghost could recreate your deepest, darkest fear?
Valiant & Elhoffer Team Up for “The Faith Collection” – A Stylish New Fashion Line Available Exclusively at ThinkGeek!
By Staff Reports Debuting today exclusively at ThinkGeek, Valiant Entertainment and Elhoffer Design are proud to unveil a new fashion-forward line of women’s and unisex apparel inspired by Valiant’s internationally renowned, breakout superhero sensation, Faith, and her allies on the Harbinger team of super-powered teenagers.
Venom’s 30th Anniversary Is Here!
By Staff Reports Venom has been sweeping across the Marvel Universe, and this May, Marvel will mark the occasion of the symbiote’s epic 30th anniversary! Since VENOM’s explosive 150th issue featuring the return of Eddie Brock, the Marvel Universe has been building to a celebration of all things Venom, including all-new adventures for the symbiote! To help readers sort out […]
X-Men Grand Design #1 Review: Blueprint of a Dynasty
By Nolan P. Smith When I first glanced at the cover of X-Men Grand Design, I thought: hey, original X-Men costume, might be interesting. What I didn’t expect was a masterful retelling of the important life events in the lives of Marvel’s merry mutants, the X-Men.
Backways #1 Review: Through the Rabbit Hole
By Nolan P. Smith The world of magic and the unknown has been a huge topic for pop culture as of late. From Harry Potter to Doctor Strange and the Chronicles of Narnia, there are so many excellent tales that explore the world of magic. We might be adding Backways to that list soon.
Quantum and Woody #1 Review: Brotherly Battles
By Nolan P. Smith Valiant Entertainment is bringing back one of their oddest yet entertaining books with Quantum and Woody. The not so dynamic duo of Eric and Woody Henderson have been a staple with Valiant since before the recent rebirth of the company, and have always been fan favorites. Throw in a goat, and you have one entertaining cast […]
Monstro Mechanica #1 Review: Man Made Madness
By Nolan P. Smith If there is one thing I can say about AfterShock Comics, is that they deliver in the form of diverse books. From the animals rule the world story of Animosity to a Teddy Roosevelt super group with Rough Riders, they know how to create diverse, high quality books. With their latest series, we follow another historical […]
Judas #1 Review: The Original Villain
By Nolan P. Smith When it comes to villains, one’s name ranks above the rest. Judas Iscariot. The traitor to Jesus in the Bible. His name alone is so synonymous with traitor now, so much that his name is almost interchangeable. Boom! Studios looks to shed some light on one of the world’s original villains in their new miniseries, Judas.
Hellboy: Krampusnacht Review- Silent Night
By Nolan P. Smith Hellboy has been a staple for the comic industry for some time now. Mike Mignola’s demonic creation with a heart of gold has gained readers across the globe. For this holiday season, we get a special treat: Hellboy- Krampusnacht. A book written by Mignola himself with art by one of the very best in the business, […]
All-New “LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash!” coming 3/13/18 to Blu-ray/DVD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
By Staff Reports The Flash’s world spins out of control when his arch-nemesis Reverse-Flash puts the Scarlet Speedster into a vicious time loop in LEGO DC Super Heroes: The Flash, the latest animated film from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment and The LEGO Group. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will distribute the full-length movie on Blu-rayTM Combo Pack ($24.98 SRP) and […]
Doctor Radar #1 Review- Thrilling and Refreshing
By Jesse Ramirez Contributing Guest Reviewer What an amazing start to this new Titan Comics Series! Doctor Radar #1, written by Noel Simsolo, with artwork from Bezian, is a complete thriller from start to finish. A 1920’s setting, a murderer on the loose, and an eager detective ready for the hunt; it kind of sounds familiar right? Well it definitely […]
Happy TPB Review: Not Your Average Imaginary Blue Horse
By Nolan P. Smith Back in 2012, Image Comics released a series from the twisted minds of Grant Morrison (We3, JLA) and Darick Robertson (The Boys) called Happy. A sick, violent, rated R book with a Christmas slant to it, I loved the series when it initially hit. Fast forward to 2017, and SyFy is now airing a series based […]
John Wick #1 Review: Making Baba Yaga
By Nolan P. Smith When the film John Wick hit theaters in 2014, it brought a surge of energy back to the action film genre, and brought Keanu Reeves back into the well-deserved spotlight. The revenge flick introduced a new take on the seedy underworld, and spawned an amazing sequel. Now, thanks to Dynamite, the story continues in comic book […]
Long Lost #1 Review: Eerily Outstanding
By Nolan P. Smith It pays to venture away from the big comic book publishers from time to time. Trust me, I love DC and Marvel, Image and Dark Horse, Valiant and more. But I love venturing into the smaller press, as you can find some amazing gems. Behold said gem in Long Lost from Scout Comics.
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight premiere 1/12/18 kicks off “DC in D.C.” weekend
By Staff Reports Get ready for “DC in D.C.” During the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, Warner Bros. Television Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will team up for “DC in D.C.,” a landmark pop culture event that brings together the worlds of entertainment and public service to illuminate the story of America and current issues through […]
Witchblade finds a new host and a new audience
By Staff Reports Fans fell in love with Alex Underwood—writer Caitlin Kittredge (THROWAWAYS, Coffin Hill) and artist Roberta Ingranata’s newest WITCHBLADE host—in WITCHBLADE #1’s fresh spin on the classic comic series. WITCHBLADE was first co-created by Image Comics co-founder and partner, Marc Silvestri, with Brian Haberlin, Michael Turner, and David Wohl, and launched as an all-new series last week to […]
Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil- Why You Should Be Reading This Black Hammer Spin Off
By Nolan P. Smith If you are like me, you love superhero books. If you are really like me, you like different takes on said superheroes. With Black Hammer from Jeff Lemire, we have seen a very different, very humanized look into the world of superheroes. As the title is on a break, the stories definitely are not. A mini-series […]
Ninja-K #1 Review: Living Up to Your Name
By Nolan P. Smith With the online live action series, Ninjak Vs The Valiant Universe, hitting next year, there is no better time than now to get acquainted with the deadliest man in Valiant. With Ninja-K #1, Valiant gives the spotlight to Colin King once again, but this time, the ninja takes the spotlight as well.
Rashomon: A Commissioner Heigo Kobayashi Case Review
By Nolan P. Smith When I first came across this book, I knew I had to get it. Set in one of my favorite time periods, that being feudal Japan, and by one of the most talented guys in the business, Victor Santos (Mice Templar, Violent Love), right off the bat, my expectations rose. With Rashomon, even my loftiest of […]
Doomsday Clock #1 Review: Time Keeps on Ticking
By Nolan P. Smith Back in 1986, the world was given a very different take on superheroes with The Watchmen. Dark, unexpected and riddled with mature themes and scenes, the Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons mini-series is one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. Now, fast forward to 2017, and it looks like The Watchmen are finally ready to debut […]
Riftworld Legends #4 Review- The Plot Thickens
By Jesse Ramirez Contributing Guest Reviewer Things are beginning to really heat up in this issue,of Riftworld Legends and it’s clear that this is still just the beginning! Big thing are sure to come for this spectacular series!
Black Mask Studios February Solicits Brings New Series, New Collection
By Nolan P. Smith February brings lots of great books from one of my favorite publishers, Black Mask Studios. Check out the solicit info they sent, and make sure to preorder!
Will Dennis Steps Up as Volunteer Editor on Where We Live, Cover Art Revealed, More Contributors Announced
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to reveal the cover artwork for the WHERE WE LIVE anthology and welcome editor Will Dennis on board to volunteer his time curating and coordinating the project. WHERE WE LIVE will feature work from a wide range of comic creators—including Neil Gaiman, Mike Mignola, and the previously announced Kurt Busiek and James Robinson—along […]
Kick-Ass Trade Paperbacks Find New Home at Image Comics, New Kick-Ass Coming in 2018
By Staff Reports Image Comics is pleased to announce that the bestselling trade paperback collections of the hit comic book series, KICK-ASS by comic book legends Mark Millar (KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE, HIT-GIRL) and artist John Romita Jr., will find a new home at Image Comics. KICK-ASS, VOL. 1-4 of the trade paperbacks will hit stores this February 2018—just in […]
Punisher #218 Review- How to Make a Marvel’s Deadliest Weapon Deadlier
The Punisher gets the ultimate weapon By Nolan P. Smith With Marvel Legacy, Marvel has made every one of their books a new jumping on point, yet returned the books to their original numbering. For Frank Castle, AKA the Punisher, this means a whole new go around with guns blazing. But this time around, Frank suits up in a whole […]
Justice League Review: A League of Their Own
DC’s Elite Supergroup Hits the Silver Screen with Justice League By Nolan P. Smith The day has come: the much-beleaguered film has finally seen the light of the day. When you think of the DC Comics universe, there is no bigger team than the Justice League. Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash, Cyborg, and the man of steel himself, Superman; […]
Moving Target: The History and Evolution of Green Arrow in Current Previews Catalog
By Staff Reports If you like to make your hard-copy purchases through your Local Comics Shop, and you want Moving Target: The History and Evolution of Green Arrow by Richard Gray, we are plSeeased to announce that the book is listed in the current issue of the Previews catalog. (Please don’t assume that your comics retailer will order any copies; […]
Madefire Welcomes Image Comics’ THE WALKING DEAD, SPAWN, and more to its Award-Winning Digital Platform
By Staff Reports Madefire, the award-winning standard in digital comics and innovator of the proprietary Motion Book™ format teams up with Image Comics, the publisher of some of the top selling, award-winning comics in the industry, to make available a trove of back catalog titles to the Madefire platform.
Gravediggers Union #1 Review
By Jesse Ramirez Contributing Guest Reviewer There’s so much to love about this issue, It has everything I look for in a comic and more!