'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.
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- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
'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 26, 2021
- 5 min
'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 25, 2021
- 3 min
'Candyman' is Stylish, Scary, and Stinging
Director Nia DaCosta solidifies the social rage attempted by the original film, and the result is one scary movie.
- Aug 18, 2021
- 4 min
'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 12, 2021
- 4 min
In 2021, We Need 'Run' More Than 'March'
John Lewis' posthumous 'March' follow-up is an inspiring and punishing mission statement.
- Aug 4, 2021
- 3 min
'The Suicide Squad' is a Twisted Delight from a Psychotic Director
James Gunn's latest is a brilliant comic book celebration that will propel the equally obsessed to the spinner racks.
- Aug 3, 2021
- 3 min
'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 2, 2021
- 4 min
'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, 2021
- 4 min
'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.
- Jul 29, 2021
- 4 min
'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 28, 2021
- 2 min
'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, 2021
- 4 min
'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 22, 2021
- 3 min
'Old' is M. Night Shyamalan in All the Best and Worst Ways
We review the new comic book adaptation and consider where it falls in the director's filmography.
- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
'Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins' Looks Flashy in Stills but Blurry in Motion
We review the new 'G.I. Joe' adventure and determine whether the third time's the charm for this cinematic franchise.
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
'Superman and the Authority' Amends Our Hellish Planet
We review Grant Morrison's latest foray into Superman psychology and discover - surprise (not) - genius.
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
'Ninjak' #1 Dishes Dizzying, Mesmeric Violence
The new Valiant reboot radically delivers on its style-suspense-sci-fi and swords.
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
'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.
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
'Barbaric' Has No Tongue for Prayer, But a Stomach for Blood
Barbaric screams bloody bliss to those puny mortals who dare crack its pages.
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
'Black Widow' is a Phase One Gem Crammed into Phase Four
Black Widow doesn't quite fit within the MCU's current emotional environment, but should we care?
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