50-Word Review: Star Wars – Obi-Wan and Anakin #1
Set between Star Wars Episode 1 and 2, Obi-Wan and his padawan Anakin are called to assist on a planet that's meant to have no inhabitants. Charles Soule's writing and Marco Checchetto's art come together well. There's also some nice back story featuring Palpatine / Mace Windu - this five-issue … [Read More...]
50-Word Review: Star Wars – Obi-Wan and Anakin #1
Set between Star Wars Episode 1 and 2, Obi-Wan and his padawan Anakin are called to assist on a planet that's meant to have no inhabitants. Charles Soule's … [Read More...]
50-Word Review: Daredevil #1
Daredevil's back in New York, his identity again secret and he has a trainee / sidekick to boot. Soule's writing continues the story nicely from Waid's farewell and … [Read More...]
I Was Cynical About Secrets Wars and Battleworld Until..
... I finished reading the first issue of 1872, one of the 5000 comics Marvel is putting out with it's universe-altering, cross-over reboot extravaganza. But … [Read More...]
Review: Darth Vader #1 and #2
Marvel had lots to live up to when they took over the reins from Dark Horse in telling Star Wars stories in comics. The first two issues of Darth Vader prove they've … [Read More...]
IDW Releases Disney Monthly Titles
Pree release below in full. I can see this going starkly one way or the other - they'll sell gangbusters or flop spectacularly based on the remaining level of public … [Read More...]
Image Goes Mail Order
Well here's a bit of news I didn't expect. Image Comics have gotten themselves into the direct subscription and mail order business big-time, offering dozen of … [Read More...]
50-Word Review: Archie #1
Archie and friends are iconic and a reboot to the modern day could have been an utter disaster. The result is actually the opposite: a totally entertaining, … [Read More...]
Headspace TP Released Next Week
Regular readers will know I'm an unadulterated fan of this series (check our review of issues 1-5 here). So I'm pleased to hear that a trade paperback of the … [Read More...]
Review: Usagi Yojimbo Senso #6
Not a dream, not a hoax, not an imaginary story. Well, actually, it’s kinda one of those. (Warning. This review is from a long-time Usagi Yojimbo fan. He tried to … [Read More...]
50-Word Review: Deadly Class #10
I don't read comics for laughs, expecially Deadly Class. Issue #10 keeps a frenetic pace, but still manages to add a scene that had me laughing big time. It's … [Read More...]
Gold Humour: Texts From Superheroes
Thanks to a friend letting me know about the site Texts From Superheroes, I can pass it on to you to enjoy as well. Here's one example: Now go check out the … [Read More...]
Webcomic Wednesday – Moth City Part 4
You can never have too much of a good thing. That's why this week, for Webcomic Wednesday, I return through the digital space to look at Tim Gibson's Moth City, as … [Read More...]
Review: Avengers Assemble #16: Deconnick and Buffagni
Avengers Assemble #16 is the second in the 'Enemy Within' crossover with Captain Marvel, a five issue arc over the two titles, and written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, queen of the clever dialogue and character driven storyline. While this event focuses on Carol, … [Read More...]
Review: Wolves of Summer #1 – Tony Keaton & Andrew Herbst
When I was a kid I always imagined being a soldier. Many times I'd live out exciting Star Wars fantasies as I fought in my own imaginary battles in a galaxy far, far away. Now being older and wiser I know that war isn't being a hero and getting the girl - it's … [Read More...]
50-Word Review: Archie #1
Archie and friends are iconic and a reboot to the modern day could have been an utter disaster. The result is actually the opposite: a totally entertaining, plausible story line that keeps the best aspects of the original without making it seemed forced. … [Read More...]
The Comics Herald Needs You!
We're only a few months old here at The Comics Herald and it's been a hell of a fun ride already. We're proud of the amount we've achieved, the number of comics, webcomics and graphic novels we've reviewed. A team of two can only do so much though, so … [Read More...]
Webcomic Wednesday – The Private Eye
Hello and welcome to Webcomic Wednesday! Each week I trawl through the digital space to bring something new and exciting, and share it with you, the dear reader. This week I return with one of my favourite writers, and his pay-what-you-want digital series. I'm … [Read More...]
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