After making his first appearances in the series X-O Manowar and then becoming the backbone of the team Unity in the eponymously named series, Ninjak comes to us as a part of the “Valiant Next” wave of new series from Valiant comics. We actually get two stories in this issue, both written by Matt Kindt; with the main story set in the present and the back-up being a look into the mysterious past of Ninjak. [Read more…] about Ninjak #1 Review
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History of Batman #7: Coffee Table Top Status – Batman in 1942, Pt. One
As we begin 1942 in Batman comics, we see DC Comics’ ‘World’s Finest’ team of Batman creators (Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson) add more members to their super team in the form of writer Joseph Greene and cover artist Jack Burnley on the publications ‘Detective Comics’ and ‘Batman’. Even if some of the stories weren’t seen as thrilling as Joker being electrocuted and brought back to life, the cover art, splash pages and panels presented are some of the most memorable visuals of this Golden Age era. Not to mention the start of World War II propaganda in the pages of World’s Finest, giving the needed support for the American troops. This session the cover really brings you into the adventures of Batman and Robin more than ever before. Dive in! [Read more…] about History of Batman #7: Coffee Table Top Status – Batman in 1942, Pt. One
GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #3 Review: “Frenemy Mine!”
After a cluttered front half, the focus of Marvel’s cosmic “Black Vortex” storyline tightens this issue but also curveballs, surprisingly spotlighting the unlikeliest cast member. This midstream maneuver by writer Sam Humphries is an unexpectedly bold choice in a tale already overrun with protagonists and slow to gain momentum. It’s also doubly bold as the new Guardians Team-Up book is yet to find proper footing. Indeed, risk as its own reward is thematic as the mic passes to… Ronan The Accuser?! [Read more…] about GUARDIANS TEAM-UP #3 Review: “Frenemy Mine!”
History of the Batman #6: Crane & Cobblepot – Batman 1941, Pt. 2
Fall and Winter of the year 1941 brought the debuts of Batman rogues Scarecrow and the Penguin, villains that remain popular today. But what is truly fascinating about the Batman and Robin stories in Detective Comics, Batman and World’s Finest Comics are the characters introduced and never seen again in comics. From a failed actress attempting suicide to a mad scientist brought back from the dead, these stories are great illustrations of golden age comics in DC and other publications of the era. [Read more…] about History of the Batman #6: Crane & Cobblepot – Batman 1941, Pt. 2
HOWARD THE DUCK #1 Review: “Episode Waugh!!”
The latest in a string of offbeat hits from Marvel, Howard The Duck relaunches this week by writer Chip Zdarsky, artist Joe Quinones and colorist Rico Renzi. As much as this is the ground floor of something new and exciting, there’s achievement in the undertaking simply on a profound “balls to dust this off” level. Cementing itself to the epicenter of the Marvel Universe whether anybody asked it to or not, the debut issue is genuinely laugh-out-loud funny and wildly accessible entertainment. [Read more…] about HOWARD THE DUCK #1 Review: “Episode Waugh!!”