Archive for February, 2009
Comic Book Review: Invincible #59
Feb 28th
Invincible #59 Written by Robert Kirkman Illustrated by Ryan Ottley & Fco Plasencia Published by Image Comics Reviewed by Joseph Copeli
The Story: Mark Grayson, AKA Invincible, is son of the world’s most powerful superhero, the extraterrestrial Omni-man. Learning that his father is preparing Earth for a hostile takeover by the Viltrum More >
Comic Book Review: New Avengers #50
Feb 28th
New Avengers #50 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Illustrated by Billy Tan Inks by Matt Banning Letters by ComiCraft Published by Marvel Comics Reviewed by Philip J. Eaves
It’s hard to believe that the New Avengers have been around for fifty issues already. That means this is a team that has More >
Should YOU be reading this? – REX, Cemetery Blues, & The Stand
Feb 27th
Should you be reading this? – REX, Cemetery Blues, & The Stand by Joshua N. Pierce, Columnist Edited by Louis F. Badalament, II
I would like to start off this week’s column with a question for any and all who read this column regularly. This is just the fourth week for More >
Comic Book Review: London Horror Comic #1 & 2
Feb 27th
London Horror Comic #1 & #2 Written by John-Paul Kamath Illustrated by Lee Ferguson Inks by Marc Deering Lettered by Matty Ryan Colours by Hi-Fi Design
To say that I have read my fair share of self-published comics would be an understatement. Running a site such as this, I am often More >
the Lottery Party: Nostalgia
Feb 25th
The Lottery Party: Nostalgia by Richard Caldwell, Managing Editor
Comic Book Review: Cyber-Chicken #1
Feb 23rd
Cyber-Chicken #1 Written by Thomas Brooke Illustrated by Robert Caracol
Titles that fall into the “you can’t take too serious” category have always been difficult for me to review. Why? Because I always try to look for the seriousness in them, and that is where I have always gone wrong. So, More >
The Sunday Stroll for February 22, 2009
Feb 22nd
This weeks stroll is what happens when you decide to wait until the last minute to write up a column. Don’t blame me, blame Watchmen.
Up until a few months ago I too was a Watchmen virgin but that changed when I read the Alan Moore graphic novel. Are you still More >
Comic Book Review: Misery Depot #1
Feb 21st
Misery Depot #1 Written by Hermes Pique Illustrated by Julian Romera Published by Papyrus Comics Reviewed by Philip J. Eaves
Misery Depot is free. There. That is all you really need to know about this comic. It’s online, and it’s free. If you like comics, if you are an avid scholar More >
Should YOU be reading this? – Edgar Allen Poo & Punisher too
Feb 20th
Should you be reading this? – Edgar Allen Poo & Punisher too by Joshua N. Pierce, Columnist Edited by: Louis F. Badalament, II
The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allen Poo Volume 1 Created & Written by: Dwight L. MacPherson Art by: Thomas Boatwright Lettered by: Thomas Mauer Cover by: David Hartman More >
Comic Book Review: Robin #183
Feb 20th
Robin #183 Written by Fabian Nicieza Illustrated by Freddie E. Williams II Published by DC Comics Reviewed by Philip J. Eaves
This is it, folks. Robin #183 is the final issue of Robin. That’s right, no more Robin comics ever. Ever!
Are you upset? Crying? Running out into the streets yelling More >
Comic Book Review: Echo #9
Feb 20th
Echo #9 Written by Terry Moore Illustrated by Terry Moore Published by Abstract Studios Reviewed by Joseph Copeli
The Story: When a nuclear detonation occurred in the sky over Moon Lake, Julie Martin was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Millions of fragments of an experimental suit rained down from More >
DVD Review: Max Payne
Feb 20th
Based on the immensely popular 2001 videogame, Mark Wahlberg stars as a detective whose wife and infant son were brutally murdered by three intruders, one of whom managed to escape and was never found. Grief stricken over his loss and the fact that the final killer has never been apprehended, More >
Comic Book Review: X-Men Magneto Testament #5
Feb 19th
X-Men Magneto Testament #5 Written by Greg Pak Illustrated by Carmine Di Giandomenico Published by Marvel Comics Reviewed by Joseph Copeli
The Story: Magneto, the master of magnetism and self-appointed leader in the cause of protecting mutants from destruction by humanity, was born in Germany as Max Eisenhardt. Persecuted by the Nazi More >
Outsider’s Art: 08: A Review
Feb 19th
Outsider’s Art 08: A Review By Steven Surman, Columnist
“A graphic retelling of the most historic election of our time,” is splashed across the back cover of 08: A Graphic Diary of the Campaign Trail. Written by Michael Crowley, a senior editor at The New Republic, and illustrated by Dan More >
Talking with Writer Justin Shady (aka Wayne Chinsang)
Feb 18th
Warning: In this interview between Justin Shady- the imaginative writer of The Roberts from Shadowline, and our own Richard Caldwell- scapegoat for hire, potty mouths are exhibited!
Justin, your writings cover such a broad range of subject matters-perfect for the comic book medium, when did you first realize you had the More >
“Why You Should Never…” February 2009
Feb 17th
(Editors Note) “Why You Should Never..” is a new monthly column written by the talented Belkis of BelkisNYC.com. Each month Belkis will provide readers with a look at marketing comic books and art through a personal experience point of view, providing a valuable resource for anyone eager to have their More >
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