#188 - Indie Comics Spotlight

Short reviews of independent comics released on February 11, 2015: Southern Bastards #7, The Empty #1, and Divinity #1.

Review Blast!

Some quick reviews by Rich Urbano...


Clive Barker’s Nightbreed (Boom Studios): Adapted from the cult movie that was  written/directed by Clive Barker, this book gives added background to the monsters of Midian. If you’re a fan of the movie, I highly recommend this comic. The movie serves as an introduction but you never truly get a feel for all the characters involved. The book does this. In addition, the book acts as a sequel to the film that has hinted at but never produced.

Rat Queens (Image Comics): My favorite read of the moment. Humor, debauchery, blood, guts, & mayhem all coming from four little women. Just a fun overall read. I wish i had gotten into Rat Queens from the start, but now that I’m invested I give it my highest recommendation.

Birthright (Image Comics): Another book high on my list right now. Birthright combines elements that remind me of 80’s family and fantasy films like Flight of the Navigator and Legend. Image right now is consistently putting out the best in comics.

New Suicide Squad (DC Comics): Prepare for a whole new book of villains turned government lackey hit squad. If you read the old Suicide Squad books, nothing much has changed. If you’re new to the Suicide Squad, this is good place as any to start and get familiarized with the team. If this book survives DC’s upcoming Convergence story arc, I expect it to gain popularity in anticipation of the upcoming Suicide Squad film.

#187 - Indie Comics Spotlight

Short reviews of independent comics released on February 4, 2015: POSTAL #1, CLUSTER #1, and HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.: 1952 #3

#186 - No Capes, No Moustaches

NEWS/TALK: Fantastic Four on screen and in print. More Marvel Secret Wars. Marvel Netflix show updates. TV talk.

COMICS: Batman #38, Amazing Spider-Man #13, Bitch Planet #2, Copperhead #5, Outcast #6

#185 - Indie Comics Spotlight

Short reviews of independent comics released on January 28, 2015: DANGER CLUB #6, THE DYING AND THE DEAD #1, and THE LIFE AFTER, VOL. 1

Review Blast!

Are there maybe some titles that you're not sure about? Well, enjoy some short reviews from Rich Urbano of New Dimension Comics at Century III Mall.


Wicked & Divine (Image Comics): Modern society often treats celebrities as gods. What if they actually were gods? This is the premise that the Wicked & Divine explores and it does it in the most awesome way possible.

Grayson (DC Comics): After the events of Forever Evil, Dick Grayson can't go back to the life that he and the public knows him for. Thus, he creates a new life for himself: Secret Agent 37 for the Spyral Organization.

Southern Bastards (Image Comics): Earl Tubb returns to his hometown after 40 years to put the finishing touches on the sale of his boyhood home. Upon arriving, he is reminded of the demons that kept him away for so long. However, this time Earl is bent on beating the demons, literally, with a baseball bat before he leaves town.

Spread (Image Comics): This book has elements that remind me of such titles as The Walking Dead, Saga, Wolverine, and the Baby Hope story arc from Cable. If you like any of these titles, check out Spread.

#184 - Incursion!

 

NEWS/TALK:  Wizard World takes over Pittsburgh Comicon and other con talk. Marvel Comics announces their upcoming universe-ending event.