Category Archives: Other Companies

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 … Continue reading

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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 8-issue series from IDW is hitting shelves on the 29th April. … Continue reading

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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 keep a lid on it. He really did.) Stan Sakai … Continue reading

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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 not all laughs though and again I’m hanging for the next instalment. More … Continue reading

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Review: Red Baron Book 2 – Rain of Blood

Red Baron Book 2 Rain of Blood By Pierre Veys and Carlos Puerta Published by Cinebook Warning: Review with major spoilers Red Baron on first impression is an engrossing visual feast. And that first impression never goes away.   The immediate standout feature … Continue reading

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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 interest in these characters. I like that the legacy numbering … Continue reading

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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 titles with multi-title discounts of up to 35%. However don’t get excited at this … Continue reading

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Headspace To Be Released In Print

  IDW’s press release immediately below. For those interested, here’s our review of the Headspace series to date. CAN YOU HIDE A SECRET… IN SOMEONE’S MIND? ‘Headspace,’ Originally Appearing Digitally From Monkeybrain Inc., Is Making Its Way Into Reader’s Hands, … Continue reading

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50-Word Review: Deadly Class #9

This title’s been personal for Rick Remender and from reading the letters pages it’s personal for many others as well. Issue #9 continues the dark and very violent story that never lets its grip loosen. Craig and Loughridge’s art remains brilliant. Still … Continue reading

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Kamandi: The Last Boy On Earth – Kirby Artist’s Edition

Kamandi: The Last Boy On Earth  Like You’ve Never Seen Him! The Jack Kirby Artist’s Edition Library Adds Essential Series San Diego, CA (January 9, 2015) – Of all Jack Kirby’s celebrated DC Comics creations, perhaps none has struck such an … Continue reading

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