By Nolan P Smith One of the most storied tales to cross over in multimedia has to be The Witcher. From the original novels to the hit video games to the comic book adaptations and the mega-popular Netflix series, the story of Geralt of Rivia are something fans pine for. Thanks to McFarlane Toys, we get a fully articulated version […]
By Nolan P. Smith I have been waiting for this figure for a long time. Once it went up for preorder, I immediately ordered it. When I think of the man of steel, one actor will always stand above the rest, which is the late Christopher Reeve. Thanks to Mezco Toyz, the actor’s iconic portrayal of Superman is now immortalized […]
By Jason T. Smith Bluefin has put out many amazing toys from various licenses, but one of my favorites is their wildly popular Storm Collectibles line of premium action figures. Storm covers many excellent properties, but their Street Fighter series has to be in my top two. The Street Fighter line has given us many outstanding figures with dead-on likenesses […]
By Nolan P. Smith It seems to be the perfect time to review this figure, given that Zack Snyder’s Justice League is on fire. Of course, the story’s main villain is Darkseid: the figure I am looking at today is from the Injustice video game franchise. But make no mistake: this is the Darkseid you want for your collection. Darkseid […]
By Nolan P. Smith If you want to talk about an action figure line that caught on like wildfire, let’s talk about Plunderlings from Lone Coconut. The figures, all gremlin-like little creatures, made a splash on Kickstarter when they launched. However, it wasn’t until the actual products hit collectors’ shelves that the demand really sparked. I was lucky enough to […]
By Rebecca Benson My current novel I was excited to read was “Present Danger” by Elizabeth Goddard. This has a lot to do with the mixture of different government agencies, nature, and faith. The perfect trifecta. And it is an exciting read! Sheriff Jack Tanner and US Forest Service Special Agent Terra Connors once found themselves in love; however, life […]
By Nolan P. Smith It’s no secret that I am a fan of Super7. Since buying some of their vinyl robot figures years ago, I have seen the company grow by leaps and bounds, with my favorite addition being their Ultimates line. 7-inch figures, highly detailed, and with some of the most extraordinary packaging out there. They have so many […]
By Nolan P. Smith In 2019, Hellboy got the reboot treatment with Stranger Things alum David Harbour starring as BPRD’s hotshot demon. The film, though I liked it, was critically panned. Luckily. That didn’t stop Mezco Toyz’s plan for giving big red the One: 12 Collective treatment, as the figure just hit shelves a few months back. There was a […]
By Rebecca Benson Coming up in late spring is Karen Kingbury’s–a beloved author’s–newest novel: “A Distant Shore.” I’ve read many a Kingsbury book and am exceptionally excited to enjoy this one. And share to share it with all of you! Teenaged Jack Ryder’s family vacation in Belize was the norm: surf, sand, and sun. But when Jack sees a young […]
By Rebecca Benson What once started as a casual read has turned into the need for more. BOOM! Studios will soon release their newest issue in the “Origins” series! Which I am super excited for, by the way. With only two left in the series, I strongly encourage you to catch up on your “Origins” reading. If you’ve been reading […]
By Nolan P Smith Editor and Chief Some of the best stories and the ones told throughout time. Jonah’s Voyage to Atlantis from Voyage Comics takes a look at the story of Jonah, one that originated from the Bible and was even the inspiration to works by the world-famous author, J.R.R. Tolkien. From Philip Kosloski and art by Alessandro Ventura, […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Every time he wakes up, Roy’s day begins the same way. The girl sleeping in his bed is murdered, a machete is buried into his headboard, and a helicopter loaded with a massive machine gun shoots holes through his apartment. He has figured out a way to survive for a bit longer, but he always ends up […]
By Rebecca Benson It is a quest. A quest for the archangels to find the much-needed pieces of armor– before it’s too late. Knights of the Golden #11, from Mad Cave Studios, continues their heroic journey. But to move forward, one of their own, Shammah, must revisit his past. Shammah has to remember his days of being in the House […]
By Nolan P Smith Where were you the day the sun ran out of batteries? And what did you do after? That’s what happens in the breakout series Nocterra #1 from Image Comics. From Scott Snyder and Tony S. Daniel, this book has a lot of buzz behind it, and rightfully so. Val couldn’t see when she was younger but […]
By Nolan P Smith If there is a book I have been anticipating more than any other, it’s this one. Since it was first announced, I have been eagerly awaiting the release of BRZRKR. From Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney, the book was billed as an immortal action romp. We get so much more than that. Our lead […]
By Nolan P Smith The afterlife is a hard gig. You kind of ghost through life or around it, however it might be. You are part of the bigger world of the paranormal. But even the paranormal have the good and the bad. When push comes to shove, sometimes you need a bad guy to do good. So why not […]
By Nolan P. Smith Living in the High Deserts of California, my comic shop of choice is easily Linebreakers. Well, the store recently announced their foray into being an independent comic book publisher with Linebreakers Comics, with their first official, full-size release being Cosmic Adventures #0, so I had to give it a shot. Written by Jakob Free with art […]
By Evelyn Benson Junior Reviewer I was excited to pick up this new series from IDW! It just so happens to feature two of my favorite female Marvel characters: Captain Marvel and Ghost Spider! Carol Danvers is on a nice stroll with her kitty Chewie or Chewbacca. There she runs into Gwen, The Ghost Spider. Suddenly two of her enemies […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor For generations, Tom and Jerry have delighted audiences with their irreverent humor and comedic hijinks. Being a child of the ’80s, I can remember at least three iterations of the characters on television, not to mention an animated feature film in the early ’90s. That is on top of their already extensive library of shorts […]
By Rebecca Benson Robert Bailey’s latest novel in the “Bocephus Haynes” series, “The Wrong Side,” follows the story of Pulaski’s rising high school football star: Odell Champagne. Odell is accused of murdering Brittany Crutcher, his girlfriend. However, she is a local legend–an upcoming and singer on a fast track to success. Set in the Deep South, “The Wrong Side” also […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor and Chief When a comic book is billed as Lady and the Tramp meets Silence of the Lambs, it has my attention. I honestly didn’t know what to expect with Image Comics’ Stray Dogs #1, but I will say, what I read was in one word: amazing. From Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Brad Simpson, and […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor From Legendary Comics and starring John Barrowman, Acursian is a story that spans the ages. It is steeped in Celtic mythology and has an exciting sci-fi angle that Barrowman fans will definitely enjoy. Beginning in modern times, the story revolves around Charlie Stewart, an extremely unlikable lawyer. On his 40th birthday, he is plagued by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Sometimes a comic book just catches you entirely off guard. This is the case with Freak Snow #1. The book comes from Behemoth and their brand new imprint, Happy Tank. From Kevin Roditeli, Rob Cannon, and a cover by Victor Santos, Freak Snow takes us into a frozen wasteland filled with violence, murderers, and insanity. Right […]
By Evelyn Benson Junior Reviewer IDW soon releases its 95th Issue of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. My Little Pony has been a favorite of mine, so I was excited to read it. In this episode, the Muffletta Moss has taken over Ponyville. This magic moss absorbs sound. Like a plant, when it gets what it needs, it multiplies. […]
By Rebecca Benson Pantomime #4 from Mad Cave Studios is out now! And what great timing as I was wondering how our team’s saga was going to play out–and yes, pun intended. What seems like an ordinary move-out day for our now college-age group of criminal friends and family has morphed into an unforeseen circumstance. No, things aren’t always what […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor and Chief This one has been a long time coming: the first issue for the highly anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin dropped in October to high praise all around. It was revealed who the last turtle is (spoilers ahead) and who is responsible for the loss of the rest of the group. […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It is a case that has fascinated people all over the world. In 2013, twenty-two-year-old Elisa Lam, a Canadian college student, went missing while staying at The Cecil Hotel. Video of her acting erratically in an elevator just hours before her disappearance went viral, and it wasn’t long before the online world was captivated by […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor and Chief I was blown away when I first heard that there was going to be a comic book based on Phantom Starkiller. The character has popped up as a ReAction figure from Super7 in all kinds of color variations, but to finally get to read a story with this ghoulish swashbuckler was a dream […]
By Jeremiah Gagnon We start out witnessing a battle between the Galactic Republic Clones and the Separatist Battle Droids. The droids lay down, suppressing fire, keeping the clones at bay. The battle droids call in for reinforcements to better their odds, and moments later, the Super Battle Droids arrive, causing even more havoc on the battlefield. Hope is not lost […]
By Nolan P. Smith When I first saw the solicits for Scout Comics/Black Caravans’ The Shepherd, I knew I had to pick up. The title, the artwork, and the premise all pulled me in before I even read a single page. After reading the first issue, I can say I was guided in the right direction: The Shepherd delivers big […]