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Author: Jason Wilkins

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The Bozz Chronicles – Dover Publications Reminds Us that Before There Was “Steampunk”, There Was Bozz

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 7, 2015

Predating the trend towards comic-book genre mash-ups by a good thirty years, this creator-owned Victorian saga by David Michelinie (Iron Man, Spider-Man) and Bret Blevins (New Mutants, Inhumans), about a…

John Flood #1

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John Flood #1 – The Man Who Never Sleeps Takes on the Most Prolific Killer in History in Jordan and Coelho’s Quirky New Crime Book

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 6, 2015

Justin Jordan (Deep State) twists the traditional detective tale into a strange, new multifaceted shape, through an engaging cast and unique premise. Over the past couple of years, Justin Jordan…

Long Walk to Valhalla (Adam Smith and Matthew Fox; BOOM! Studios/Archaia)

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Long Walk to Valhalla – Adam Smith and Matthew Fox Bring a Touch of Magic to Their ‘Southern Fable’

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • July 21, 2015

A strong debut from Adam Smith and Matthew Fox, this tender story of loyalty and loss boasts strong characterization, a bold visual style, and just a touch of magic. Matthew…

The Divine (Asaf Hanuka, Tomer Hanuka and Boaz Lavie; First Second)

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Mythbuilders: Asaf and Tomer Hanuka and Boaz Lavie Reach for ‘The Divine’ in Their New OGN from First Second

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • July 10, 2015

Just over 15 years ago, as Y2K and fears of global calamity faded into shameful obscurity, the world was shocked by a startling photograph taken by an Associated Press photographer, Apichart Weerawong. A…

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Transference #1 – Espionage + Science Fiction = “Sci-Spy” in Black Mask’s Latest Genre-Bending Title

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • July 8, 2015

Michael Moreci and Ron Salas construct a slick, moody transtemporal caper that thrusts our fears surrounding the seemingly unstoppable spread of global terrorism into the realm of theoretical physics. Comic books…

We Stand on Guard (Brian K Vaughn, Steve Skroce; Image Comics)

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We Stand on Guard #1 – Steve Skroce’s Return to Full-Time Comics Work Heralds Downturn in (Fictional) U.S.-Canada Relations

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • July 6, 2015

Due to a somewhat improbable premise, the real reason (some might say the only reason) to pick up this new creator-owned series from Image is to get in on the…

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Russian Olive to Red King – The Immonens’ New Creator-Owned OGN is a Perfect Marriage between Words and Pictures

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 26, 2015

Kathryn and Stuart Immonen’s journey into the heart of a failed writer’s battle with depression will leave you feeling breathless and exposed. A beautifully crafted tale steeped in raw emotion…

Louise Brooks: Detective

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Louise Brooks: Detective – Rick Geary Gives a Last Starring Role to One of the Silent Era’s Icons

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 18, 2015

For almost thirty years, Rick Geary’s Treasury of Murder series from NBM has disturbed and delighted fans with his signature linework and meticulous attention to detail. Now the master of…

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The Light and Darkness War – Veitch and Kennedy’s Classic Afterlife War Story Resonates Now More than Ever

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 4, 2015

A haunting rumination on the horrors of war from the perspective of those who have the most to lose, this reissue of the original Epic Comics limited series remains a…

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Girl in Dior – High Fashion Meets High Art in This Beautifully Rendered Graphic Novel from NBM

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 3, 2015

Calling on her background in costume and fashion design, the lush illustrations by celebrated French artist Annie Goetzinger are the real story behind this brisk survey exploring the history of…

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Mega Fauna – A Canadian Anthology Dedicated to Improving Inter-Species Relations

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 22, 2015

The latest anthology from Vancouver’s Cloudscape Comics Society celebrates our relationship with wildlife of all stripes, while spotlighting the work of some of Canada’s best up-and-coming female creators, with lush…

Mythic (Phil Hester & John McCrea; Image Comics)

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Mythic #1 – Phil Hester and John McCrea’s Supernatural Action-Comedy Repairs Magical Breakdowns with Humor and Craft

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 15, 2015

In a modern world where magic is the secret stitching that holds the universe together, it falls to Phil Hester and John McCrea’s team of mystic troubleshooters to repair the…

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Broken Frontier Anthology: “My Brain is Hardwired for these Kinds of Short Bursts of Condensed Content” Phil Hester Talks Creating for Anthologies.

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 5, 2015

Phil Hester likes to keep busy. Over the course of his career, he’s worked for DC, Marvel, and Valiant, on some of their biggest properties, with some of the most…

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Broken Frontier Anthology: “I Feel Like There’s More Freedom to Experiment, to Try New Things…”: Tom Raney on the Opportunity for Creative Storytelling in Anthologies

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 4, 2015

Since his debut in the 1990s, Tom Raney has steadily built a career as one of the premiere go-to artists for publishers such as DC, Marvel, and Valiant. Whether you’re…

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FCBD 2015: Five Creator-Owned Series Perfect for the Comics Novice in Your Life

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 2, 2015

Despite appearances, Free Comic Book Day isn’t about launching the next big summer crossover event. The last few years have seen FCBD co-opted by mainstream publishers like Marvel and DC…

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Broken Frontier Anthology: Noel Tuazon Teams Up with A. David Lewis for a Tale of Wonder from Comics’ Golden Age

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 1, 2015

Noel Tuazon has made a name for himself with one of the most distinctive styles in the business. His work on such celebrated books as Tumor (with Joshua Hale Fialkov)…

Lone and Level Sands (A David Lewis, mpMann, Jennifer Rodgers)

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Broken Frontier Anthology: A. David Lewis Rediscovers a Lost Golden Age Muslim Superhero – Kismet: Man of Fate!

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • April 26, 2015

As an lecturer and editor as well as the writer of works such as The Lone and Level Sands, A. David Lewis is an erudite and insightful presence in the comics world….

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Broken Frontier Anthology: “You Can’t Phone in Cultural Change” – Marguerite Bennett Discusses Gender Roles and Comics

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • April 24, 2015

When reading Marguerite Bennett’s work, you’re immediately struck by the depth of characterization and the masterful pacing of her stories, and that’s quickly made her a force to be reckoned…

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