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: All New X-Men #1 – Brian Michael Bendis & Stuart Immonen
I'm a sucker for a good time travel story. Most of my favourite works of fiction deal with the concept of time travel, and I can't seem to get enough of it. So when Marvel announced as part of their Marvel NOW! relaunch that All New X-Men would find the … [Read More...]
Win Tickets To Oz Comic Con Melbourne
We're really pleased to have our first Comics Herald Giveaway! As we've covered already, the Oz Comic Con series of events has started making its way around Australia and it's hitting Melbourne on the 6th and 7th July. A lot of people are excited about Mr … [Read More...]
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 is primarily the backdrop to a … [Read More...]
Sexism Towards Cosplayers: Here’s How To Act
Bleeding Cool have a great article from Nicole Jacobs on the crap she's had to put up with at events. It's a great read and hopefully some of those guilty of crappy behaviour like this in the past might stop and think before they try it again. If you're a … [Read More...]
Moving On Up: Moth City Now On Thrillbent
Remember Moth City? That webcomic that had made good use of the digital space which I adored. Do you also remember Insufferable, Mark Waid's own webcomic which I also enjoyed? Well now they both have something in common; you can now find Tim Gibson's Moth … [Read More...]
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