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Interview: David Pepose on 'The O.Z.'

We chat with the comic scribe about the everlasting appeal of L. Frank Baum and why Oz is the perfect war zone for this latest apocalyptic t

Sep 4, 20217 min read

'Deadbox' is No Analog Artifact

We press play on the new horror comic from Mark Russell and Benjamin Tiesma and discover a dreadfully familiar life experience.

Aug 31, 20213 min read

'Mazebook' is Another Rich, Sorrowful Read from Jeff Lemire

We take our first step into Lemire's latest solo work and discover a tormented portrait of heartache.

Aug 31, 20213 min read

'Destroy All Monsters' is Another Brutally Addictive Read

We plunge into the latest 'Reckless' graphic novel from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips and relish its brutally stubborn protagonist.

Aug 26, 20215 min read

Interview: Kyle Starks on 'Old Head'

We chat with the cartoonist about his new comic that jams 'Space Jam' with 'Fright Night'...well, kinda, not really, it's way better.

Aug 22, 20219 min read

Interview: Clay McLeod Chapman on 'Extreme Carnage'

We chat with the comic book scribe about his latest tour through Marvel's symbiotic family.

Aug 20, 20216 min read

'Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters' is a Joyous Adventure

The new all-ages monster comic from married couple Chris and Laura Samnee is a gorgeous monster romp that's only just beginning.

Aug 18, 20214 min read

In 2021, We Need 'Run' More Than 'March'

John Lewis' posthumous 'March' follow-up is an inspiring and punishing mission statement.

Aug 12, 20214 min read

'The Me You Love in the Dark' is More Than A Great Title

We review the new spook story from Skottie Young, Jorge Corona, and Image Comics.

Aug 3, 20213 min read

'Rainbow Bridge' is a Bright, Cartoonish Adventure

We slide into a new realm for AfterShock Comics, the YA market, and discover a pleasant escape.

Aug 2, 20214 min read

'Queen of the Ring' Offers Unfettered Access to Jaime Hernandez

We crack into Queen of the Ring and marvel at the sorcery of Jaime Hernandez.

Aug 2, 20214 min read

Interview: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on 'Eddie Gein' OGN

We chat with the collaborators about their new graphic novel and how it's a radical work of empathy.

Aug 2, 20216 min read

'The Last Book You'll Ever Read' #1 is Not the Last Issue You'll Ever Read

We review the new first issue from Cullen Bunn, Leila Leiz, and Vault Comics, consider our wretchedly feral world.

Jul 29, 20214 min read

'Beta Ray Bill' #5 is a Podcast Emergency

Daniel Warren Johnson delivers an emotionally catastrophic climax, so much so that we had to declare an Emergency Podcast!

Jul 28, 20212 min read

'Primordial' is What You Want from the Team that Made 'Gideon Falls'

We're already calling the new Image Comics Odyssey from Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave Stewart a cosmic classic.

Jul 28, 20214 min read

Daniel Warren Johnson Joins CBCC

We trap the 'Beta Ray Bill' artist in our Love Nest and force him to discuss his latest glorious creation.

Jul 23, 20212 min read

'Superman and the Authority' Amends Our Hellish Planet

We review Grant Morrison's latest foray into Superman psychology and discover - surprise (not) - genius.

Jul 20, 20214 min read

Interview: Steve Urena on 'Zombie Date Night'

We chat with the mad brain behind the sloth horror saga 'Slow Pokes' about his new genre-bender.

Jul 19, 20217 min read

'Ninjak' #1 Dishes Dizzying, Mesmeric Violence

The new Valiant reboot radically delivers on its style-suspense-sci-fi and swords.

Jul 13, 20213 min read

'Hellboy and the BPRD: The Secret of Chesbro House' is Monstrously Spooky

We review the latest supernatural threat to plague Mike Mignola's ghost-smashing investigator.

Jul 7, 20213 min read