Author Archives: David Holloway

Amazon: Comixology Nobbler?

I’m totally ashamed to admit I’d missed the news about Amazon buying out Comixology – I’d received the email advising me of the app update but hadn’t read into why it was occurring. Then I’ve read a great piece by … Continue reading

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Comic Gong – 2nd Year and Growing

As a Wollongong local, I’m a bit excited by this, but that aside, Comic Gong is shaping up to be one hell of a day. Organised by Wollongong City Council’s Library Services, Comic Gong had its inaugural outing in 2013 … Continue reading

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50-Word Review: Rogue Trooper #1

Rogue Trooper has serious pedigree and IDW have pulled off an actual improvement in a classic series. There’s some nice updates to Rogue Trooper’s gear, some good dialogue and some great art that keeps Nu Earth as desolate as it … Continue reading

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50-Word Review: Deadly Class 1-3

Not for the young or faint-hearted The first issue nearly lost me, but the second and third have me firmly tied on board. Remender’s writing is tight and tense, Craig’s art is edgy and Loughridge’s colours play a central role … Continue reading

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50-Word Review: Daredevil #36

Waid finishes Daredevil’s superhero life in New York, makes a nice transition to the new series set in San Francisco. Foggy’s fate is left hanging, but everything else is tied up neatly as you’d expect. One of the better plots … Continue reading

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Pretty Sure Marvel Haven’t Signed Off On This Merchandise

Whilst walking around a country show, I spotted this little gem: I’m assuming it’s non-legitimate merchandise or I’ve missed the memo about the merger??

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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 full site for yourself.  

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Review: Myth #3 – Loniewski / Lauer / Dollman

The final part of the Myth trilogy is now available (here are our issue 1 and issue 2 reviews), and I’m pleased to report it’s a satisfying conclusion. The story continues along with Sam abducted and needing rescuing, but that … Continue reading

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More 2013 Highlights and Lowlights

Time for so more highlights and lowlights, this time from Sean Robinson Highlights 1. /Saga/ I could sit here and tell you what Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples’ Saga is closest to in forms of other literature. I could tell … Continue reading

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2013 Comics Highlights

It’s the time of the year where we look back on the previous 12 months and the highlights and lowlights. Kimberley Griffiths and I dragged ourselves off our respective summer couches to throw some bouquets and brickbats: Kimberley’s take 1. … Continue reading

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