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'Batman Secret Files: The Gardner' Plunges into Poisonous Pathos

We review the latest Fear State tie-in comic from James Tynion IV and Christian Ward and find bliss in its Poison Ivy celebration.

Nov 16, 20213 min read

'Clear' Rips Its Noir Hero's Heart Out

We review the second issue of Scott Snyder and Francis Manapul's hardboiled sci-fi mystery and enjoy its dreadful soak.

Nov 16, 20213 min read

Interview: Jeffrey Brown on 'Batman and Robin and Howard'

We chat with the cartoonist about his first foray into Gotham City and why Batman can withstand infinite variations.

Nov 10, 20217 min read

'Fantastic Four No. 1 Panel by Panel' is Our Kind of Kink

We review the new coffee table book from Chip Kidd and Geoff Spear and it's a mighty, marvelous turn-on.

Nov 9, 20215 min read

'We Have Demons' Continues To Slay

We review the second issue of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's brutal demonic beatdown comic.

Nov 9, 20213 min read

Enter 'House of Slaughter' Before It's Too Late

We review the 'Something is Killing the Children' spin-off and anticipate the arrival of the inevitable next one.

Oct 26, 20214 min read

Interview: Kat Calamia and Phil Falco on 'Slice of Life'

We chat with the two comic book writers about their new Kickstarter and how fan ownership comes at a price.

Oct 20, 20216 min read

'Night of the Ghoul' is a Spooky, Spooky Movie Celebration

We review Scott Snyder and Francesco Francavilla's latest collaboration and find a rich, provocative fright.

Oct 19, 20214 min read

'Clear' is a Sci-Noir that Crackles with Hardboiled Energy

We review the latest ComiXology Original from Scott Snyder and Francis Manapul and find bliss in its neon shadows.

Oct 12, 20214 min read

Interview: Max Allan Collins on 'Fancy Anders Goes To War'

We chat with the author about his latest criminal endeavor and explore his mastery over the many narrative delivery systems.

Oct 12, 20219 min read

Thank God it's the 'Friday' Paperback

We review the new graphic novel from Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin and praise the cosmos for its physical format arrival.

Oct 11, 20214 min read

Interview: Olivia Stephens on 'Artie and the Wolf Moon'

We chat with the cartoonist about finding emotional authenticity in werewolf fiction and how there is no one true lycanthrope.

Oct 7, 20217 min read

'The Silver Coin' is a Delicious Halloween Treat, No Trick

We review the new horror anthology comic and find a devilish party held between several demented creators.

Oct 6, 20213 min read

Interview: Mark Sable on 'Chaotic Neutral'

We chat with the comic book scribe about his ambitious new collaboration with Chris Anderson that promises to deliver Dungeons and Dragons t

Oct 5, 20215 min read

'We Have Demons' is All Devil Horns and Middle Fingers and It's Glorious

We review Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's metal AF horror comic and get pumped for our digital future.

Oct 5, 20214 min read

'Beast Boy Loves Raven' is a Titanic Teen Hug of a Book

We review the new graphic novel from Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo and cherish all its warm of fuzzy feelings.

Oct 5, 20214 min read

Interview: Koren Shadmi on 'Lugosi: The Rise and Fall of Hollywood's Dracula'

We chat with the cartoonist about his latest graphic novel biography, and how he balanced that iconic rise and fall.

Sep 28, 20217 min read

Interview: The 'Savage Wizard' Creative Team

We chat with Lesly Julien, Doug Wood, and Brian Flint about why their Kickstarter project straps comedy with sword and sandals.

Sep 14, 20216 min read

Interview: A.C. Esguerra on 'Eighty Days'

We chat with the cartoonist about their new epic aviation romance, and discuss its Golden Age Hollywood influence.

Sep 13, 20217 min read

Interview: E. Lockhart on 'Whistle'

We chat with the writer about her first comic and about what it's like to have your pick from Batman's Rogues Gallery.

Sep 7, 20217 min read