Tag: comic books
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Starman: A Comic Book for People Who Don’t Like Comic Books
Though the series concluded several years ago, Starman will forever burn bright as one of the industry’s great accomplishments. Set firmly within the DC Universe alongside Superman and Batman, Jack Knight is the son of Ted Knight, otherwise known as the retired superhero Starman. Ted has grown far too old to wear the red and…
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Wonder Woman: Guts by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang – A Book Review
Guts is the second volume of Wonder Woman’s New 52 iteration. Now, I have to admit, I’ve never particularly been a Wonder Woman fan. I mean, sure, as a young boy, I liked her just as much as the next young boy, but I never read her comics. But, when DC decided to (sort of)…
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Chew: Space Cakes by John Layman – A Book Review
I’ve been a huge fan of Chew since I ran across it in the public library soon after the first volume’s release. An intelligent, action-packed, wickedly funny epic, Chew is the story of Tony Chu, a cop who can basically see the past of anything he eats – and I do mean anything. By this…
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Saga, Volume One by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
Writing cosmic stories must be incredibly difficult. On the one hand, it seems a nearly impossible challenge to execute a storyline that doesn’t borrow from Star Wars, Star Trek, John Carter of Mars, etcetera. On the other hand, if an author does somehow deliver an original plot, the characters must also seem familiar yet different. …
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The Dark Knight Rises – A Movie Review
The next few paragraphs will review The Dark Knight Rises for those who have yet to see it. There will be no spoilers without notification. Christopher Nolan made it blatantly clear that this would be his final Batman movie, and fittingly, created a perfect conclusion to his storyline. More than any other Batman movie ever…
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Supergods by Grant Morrison – A Book Review
I have to be honest – I’ve always found Grant Morrison to be fantastic at creating concepts, but his actual writing in comic books always left a bit to be desired. I fully acknowledge that this may have been more to a lack of available space or a miscommunication with artists than actual ability, yet…
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Ex Machina: Term Limits by Brian K. Vaughan – A Book Review
Few conclusions have been as utterly satisfying as Ex Machina: Term Limits. Ex Machina has always been one of those titles that demanded both patience and commitment. With its myriad flashbacks, labyrinth plotlines, and complicated subject matter, it often required several readings. I assure you, in this tenth and final volume, your dedication is rewarded…
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MY?TERY SOCIETY #1 by Steve Niles and Fiona Staples – A Book Review
I usually don’t review single-issue comic books, but when Hometown Comics contacted me and offered me an advanced copy of MY?TERY SOCIETY in promotion of a visit from author Steve Niles, I counted myself very lucky and jumped at the opportunity. If you’re a comic book lover, you know Steve Niles. If you’re not a…
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Neil Young’s Greendale by Joshua Dysart and Cliff Chiang – A Book Review
The graphic novel Greendale serves as a companion piece to the Neil Young album and movie of the same name. I was totally unfamiliar with both before reading the graphic novel, and, after a little bit of investigating, it seems you can enjoy the graphic novel with no knowledge of its sisters. That being said,…
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The Bronx Kill by Peter Milligan – A Book Review
The Bronx Kill is a graphic novel released through Vertigo’s crime imprint. In case you’re not aware, Vertigo is a division of DC Comics, aimed at mature readers and offering mature content. Not pornographic, mind you, just a little bit more adult-themed. Think of DC as network television, and Vertigo as HBO. Peter Milligan delivers…
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