By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reviewer (Victor Valley)– Starsky and Hutch, Peanut butter and bananas, and Cable and Deadpool. Some pairings seem strange at first, but just appear to unexpectedly work. The most recent example of this is The Devastator’s Teen Beat and Doctor Who mashup, TARDIS Beat. With Doctor Who as the premise, Devastator parodies Teen Beat magazine with […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith Editor (Victor Valley)— Three issues in to Old Man Logan- how time has flown; our groggy hero has made a list, checked it twice, and already eliminated the villain who wrecked havoc on his family in a distant, alternate future. He even went toe to toe with a not so Banner Hulk. Beaten to a […]
By Nolan P. Smith Editor (Victor Valley)— When it was announced that The Discipline would be released through Image Comics, I was ecstatic. I mean, think about it: a mature readers book by Peter Milligan (Hellblazer, X-Statix) and Leandro Fernandez (Punisher: MAX)? What’s not to be excited about? The Discipline focuses on Melissa Drake- a woman with a seemingly great […]
It’s Morphin Time with the Power Rangers #1 Debut By Kevin Hoskinson Contributing Guest Reviewer Being a semi-fan of the series, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading this book. After reading it, it is clear that this is a must read series, one that is getting more interesting with every issue. There is something fresh and […]
The Predator is Back in a New Limited Series By Art Macias Contributing Guest Reviewer (Inland Empire)– Let me start off by saying I have not picked up a Predator comic in quite sometime and was a little apprehensive for fear that I may be lost in the storyline. The storied film franchise has also been a mainstay at Dark […]
Street Fighter X GI Joe Brings the Fight Review by Nolan P. Smith Editor (Victor Valley)—It’s the meeting of two monumental franchises that have lasted the test of time. One is one of the most recognizable action figure brands that crossed over into animation, comic books and even live action films. The other is one of the premiere fighting games […]
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. Head West Review by Nolan P. Smith Editor The paranormal adventures of Hellboy and the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.) have been a staple for Dark Horse Comics for quite a while now. With this latest miniseries, we delve into the early years of Hellboy as the team journeys to California to investigate a […]
By Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reviewer (Victor Valley)– What is humanity? What does it mean to be human? As we continue to rely more and more on technology and the internet to communicate and exist, many people believe that we are losing small pieces of our humanity as we progress. This is the premise of the groundbreaking Image series Symmetry. […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Contributing Guest Reviewer Mixing the mystical with the futuristic, Snowfall is an interesting twist on what happens when our climate goes to hell, and big corporate has control of the government. Upon first glance, it feels like a fairy tale world, with its bright artwork and very first words promising such. But upon reading past the first […]
Street Fighter V Hadouken’s to the Current Generation Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Street Fighter V, the PlayStation 4 and PC exclusive fighter, has a lot of weight on it’s shoulders. The fifth major installment to the groundbreaking fighting game franchise, this game is the fighter’s first new foray into the current generation of consoles, as it brings Capcom’s […]
The Latest Naruto Game Wows on All Levels Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)— The long standing anime Naruto Shippuden has captivated audiences across the globe for years. With that has come a slew of video games that help bring to life the young ninja, his allies, and his vast amount of enemies. With Naruto Shippuden- Ultimate Ninja Storm […]
Marvel’s Heroes for Hire Shine in Power Man and Iron Fist’s Return to Comics Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—Power Man and Iron Fist #1 is here in 2016. As casual comic book fans now know the name of Luke Cage from the hit Jessica Jones series on Netflix, it’s time they learn about the duo Cage is known […]
By Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—With the return for the second half of season 6, The Walking Dead packed plenty of punches, gore and surprises. More importantly, it was a highly enjoyable return for the show that shakes up the status quo. Spoilers below, you are warned. When we last left Daryl, Abraham and Sasha, they were surrounded by heavily […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—The first issue for the new Old Man Logan series was spectacular, as it brought the time displaced Logan into the Marvel Universe we all know and love. We saw Logan’s agenda in the first issue- after taking out the D-list villain Butcher for crimes he committed in Logan’s era, the old Wolverine turns […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—When I first downloaded Trespasser #1 from Alterna Comics, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into. By looking at the cover, I thought I was in for a man and his dog against everyone type of story: what I got was something far more. Written by Justin Ryan with art by Kristian […]
Review by Daniel Schwartz Contributing Guest Reviewer (Victor Valley)– Life is precious, unless you have an endless supply of them. With an unlimited amount of reincarnations, soldiers for good and evil have been fighting each other throughout history in an endless war. As each generation wins (by killing the other side), they kill themselves and the next battle begins. In […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—One of the most anticipated films of 2016 is officially now in theaters across the world: Deadpool has hacked his way onto the silver screen, and the world of cinematic superheroes will never be the same. The Deadpool name in films has been mired in controversy and setbacks for the past 10 years: many […]
Review by Nolan P. Smith (Victor Valley)—I pre-ordered Mirror #1 simply by the cover art: it was so crazy looking, so out there. Now, after picking up the latest venture from Image Comics, I have to say- I made the right choice. From Emma Rios (Pretty Deadly) and Hwei Lim (Hero), we get a book very different from anything on […]
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 […]