A procrastinating and distracted Rowan can’t dodge her hereditary responsibilities much longer as the forces of good and evil close in. Glorious story tension and gorgeous art enchant Black Magick…
Writer Matt Hawkins (COO of Top Cow, Think Tank) has transformed a smoldering curiosity about the possibilities of weaponizing cancer into a chillingly plausible comic where that science-based catastrophe becomes…
Strangers in Paradise XXV represents the pinnacle of storytelling in the comics medium, and issue #9 is an absolute gem. No other creator working in comics today has single-handedly forged…
By now you’ve heard the sad news that Stan Lee passed away. The heartfelt tributes from comics creators and fans on social media since the news broke have been nothing…
Intriguing and timely, Black Badge #1 is a teenage take on espionage that’s part scouting exercise and part soul-searching political thriller. The scout team’s journey through this issue might remind…
Gritty, witty, and tenacious, Abbott #1 deftly combines hard-nosed crime with a supernatural twist. This debut from the creative team of writer Saladin Ahmed and Sami Kivelä challenges the investigative…
Updating a classic is nothing new in comics. During the last six years, Marvel and DC have revamped virtually every character in their respective universes. Joining its already impressive list…
Brash and beautiful, Grrl Scouts: Magic Socks #1 is a street, punk, hip-hop, kickass-tastic thrill ride. It’s always a pleasure to see an artist fluid and comfortable in his style…
Saga is a graceful union of story and art that consistently embodies the very highest level of storytelling possible in the comics medium. For the second time in three years,…
What does it take to be Batman? Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo explore this arc’s ultimate question in #45. Hint: It’s all about the mission. When Scott Snyder took over…
Fresh from his starring role in Secret Wars, the youthful-looking Doctor Strange is given a new lease of life by Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo in a captivating and enjoyable first issue….
Staggeringly personal, Glenn Head’s Chicago (Fantagraphics Books) is a storytelling triumph. Its creator joined us to talk about his creative process and approach to making comix. Underground comix are alive and…
A poignant commentary on perception and belief driven by characters whose world is literally being washed away, Strange Fruit #1 is a thought-provoking mix of social history and fantasy. Mark…
The opening issue of Convergence promises a wild ride down memory lane that should appeal to all fans of the DC Universe. Convergence is the ultimate DC crossover event for fans who hate…
In their new four-parter for Archaia, Josh Tierney, Afu Chan and Giannis Milonogiannis produce a dark mystery set against a futuristic backdrop of division and inequality. In a world of haves…
In a flawed arc, Geoff Johns’ script and John Romita Jr.’s artwork have conflicted from the beginning. With issue #38, the first story arc by this new creative team comes…
With wit and belligerence, Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta continue their masterclass in world-building and character development. When Year One ended, the Great Beast was unleashed on the world, war…
The innocence that permeates the classic Captain Marvel comics is alive and well in The Multiversity: Thunderworld Adventures #1. Writer Grant Morrison and artist Cameron Stewart have definitely done their…
“What I’ve Looked for in My Life is a Way to Just Live in the World” – John Porcellino Talks About His Decades of Minicomics Practice and New Drawn & Quarterly CollectionsFebruary 17, 2021
Thank You, Annie Koyama! – Paying a Broken Frontier Tribute to the Inspirational Koyama PressFebruary 5, 2021
“I Want There to Be Many More Stories About and by These Kinds of Storytellers” – Zain Dada and Kumail Rizvi Talk About Khidr Comix Lab, a New Micropublisher Providing a Platform for Black, Brown and Muslim CreatorsDecember 14, 2020
“It’s Ultimately About Courage and Hope and Love and Friendship” – Jenny Robins Talks About the Characters and Themes of Her Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition-Winning ‘Biscuits (assorted)’, Published TodayNovember 12, 2020
Retroflect: The Living Mummy – Supernatural Thrillers with an Oft Overlooked Star of Marvel’s 1970s Horror BoomOctober 30, 2020
