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Author: Reid Vanier

Wayward #1 by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings (Image Comics)

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Wayward #1 – A Delicate Portrayal of the Foreigner’s Experience in a Tokyo of Sword-Wielding Turtle-Monsters

  • by Reid Vanier
  • September 1, 2014

This frenetic first issue by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings layers chaos upon chaos, allowing their teenage hero’s resilience and maturity to shine through. It’s a strong debut issue in which…

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The True Last Son of the House of El – How Val-Zod is Ending the Age of the Deconstruction of Superman

  • by Reid Vanier
  • August 1, 2014

Earth 2’s new Superman, created by Tom Taylor, is an unashamed return to the character’s role as a symbol of hope; untempered by the cynicism and post-modern deconstruction of the…

Capitol Hilbillies (Chirs Lange; Northwest Press)

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Capitol Hillbillies Volume 1 – Chris Lange’s Crude and Hilarious Webcomic Deserves its First Print Edition

  • by Reid Vanier
  • July 25, 2014

This look at life in Seattle’s “gay-bourhood” is graphic, crass, and pretty darn funny, which it owes to Chris Lange’s honest writing and the serious sociopolitical issues that lie at…

Sherwood TX (Shane Berryhill & Daniel Hillyard; 12-Gauge Comics)

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Sherwood, TX #1 – Berryhill and Hillyard Take on the Challenge of Adapting a Classic

  • by Reid Vanier
  • July 18, 2014

The lawlessness of the Deep South makes an ideal setting for an adaptation of Robin Hood, but Sherwood, TX hasn’t yet found the balance between honouring the original material and…

The Life After (Joshua Hale Fialkov & Gabo; Oni Press)

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The Life After #1 – Fialkov and Gabo’s Afterlife Tale Channels the Best Aspects of Purgatory

  • by Reid Vanier
  • July 11, 2014

In the debut issue of The Life After, Joshua Hale Fialkov and Gabo demonstrate their depth of skill and imagination, crafting a world that blends and balances lofty philosophical questions with the…

Tech Jacket #1 (Joe Keatinge, Khary Randolph, Dave McCaig; Image Comics)

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Tech Jacket #1 – Fun, Family, and Fantasy are What Make the Teenage Hero’s Return so Special

  • by Reid Vanier
  • July 4, 2014

Joe Keatinge’s story – along with artwork from Khary Randolph and Dave McCaig – balances the action, intrigue, and danger of modern storytelling with a sense of wonder and fantasy that feels…

13 Coins, by Martin Brennan, Michael B Jackson and Simon Bisley

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13 Coins #1 – Brennan and Jackson Can’t Keep Pace with the Plot’s Biblical Scale, or Bisley’s Art

  • by Reid Vanier
  • July 3, 2014

Simon Bisley’s artwork is fun, exciting, and engaging in this fresh take on Biblical mythology, and though Martin Brennan and Michael B. Jackson have matched the tone, they haven’t quite found the…

Shadowman: End Times (Peter Millligan and Valentine De Landro; Valiant)

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Shadowman: End Times #3 – The Final Deconstruction of the Voodou Hero is a Daring Leap of Faith

  • by Reid Vanier
  • June 26, 2014

Peter Milligan and Valentine De Landro’s incredible three-issue miniseries comes to its shocking conclusion, tearing down the Shadowman of old and daring to step into the character’s uncertain future. Jack Boniface, aka…

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Headspace #3 – The Intrigue Continues to Mount as Characters and Readers Alike Get a Break in the Action

  • by Reid Vanier
  • June 19, 2014

Lindsay and Zawadski’s psychological thriller takes another unexpected turn: it slows down. It’s a smart piece of writing that gives the characters a chance to take in all that has…

Jack Kirby

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“It’s not created by a machine – it’s art created by people” – An Interview with “King Kirby” Playwrights Crystal Skillman and Fred Van Lente

  • by Reid Vanier
  • June 19, 2014

In King Kirby, the life of iconic comic book creator Jack Kirby makes its theatrical debut as part of the 2014 Comic Book Theater Festival in New York City. Leading…

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That’s Because You’re a Robot – An Enjoyably Dizzy Journey through an Unlikely Existential Crisis

  • by Reid Vanier
  • June 16, 2014

David Quantick and Shaky Kane’s one-shot collaboration is a veritable maelstrom of cop-film clichés, eye-straining artwork, and unrestrained imagination. It is an undeniably fun – if not wildly confusing – piece of…

Armor Hunters #1 (Robert Vendetti & Doug Braithwaite; Valiant)

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Armor Hunters #1 – Valiant’s Summer Crossover Explodes Out of the Gate

  • by Reid Vanier
  • June 11, 2014

Prince Aric faces his biggest threat to date when the Hunters arrive on Earth to destroy the X-O Manowar armour. But despite their violent and destructive approach, Robert Venditti’s script begs…

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Batman ’66 Meets the Green Hornet #1 – An Accomplished, Fun, and Loving Beginning to an Important Piece of Nostalgia

  • by Reid Vanier
  • June 5, 2014

The success of Batman ’66 continues to build as Bruce Wayne once again shares the stage with Britt Reid, in Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman and Ty Templeton’s joyful tribute to one…

Harbinger 23 (Joshua Dysart, Clayton Henry; Valiant Entertainment)

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Harbinger #23 – Dysart and Henry Leave Little Time to Grieve After the Death of a Renegade

  • by Reid Vanier
  • May 29, 2014

The momentum of Joshua Dysart’s action-packed story refuses to let up, denying Renegade and reader alike the opportunity to mourn the death of a hero. It is a powerfully effective – if…

Tuki by Jeff Smith

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The New Epic – Tüki Creator Jeff Smith Discusses His Unique Brand of Storytelling

  • by Reid Vanier
  • May 28, 2014

If there’s one word to describe the work of comic creator Jeff Smith, it is epic. The multiple award-winning author has become synonymous with stories that are expansive in scope; Bone…

X-O Manowar (Valiant Comics)

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X-O Manowar #25 – An Anniversary Celebration Worthy of Valiant’s Flagship Title

  • by Reid Vanier
  • May 21, 2014

A massively talented pool of creators pays a joyful tribute to Prince Aric and the X-O suit in this special anniversary issue – a celebratory act that is as respectful of…

Superman: Doomed (Charles Soule, Greg Pak, Scott Lobdell, Ken Pashley; DC Comics)

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Superman: Doomed #1 – The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

  • by Reid Vanier
  • May 16, 2014

Following in the footsteps of ‘The Death of Superman’, Superman: Doomed is an action-packed heavy hitter whose significance depends on how the story unfolds from here. Since Superman made his début back…

Hellboy in Hell #6 (Mike Mignola; Dark Horse Comics)

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Hellboy in Hell #6 – Mike Mignola’s Latest Effort is a Visceral Experience

  • by Reid Vanier
  • May 14, 2014

As Hellboy continues to adjust to the afterlife, his journey hinges on the active participation of the reader – an incredible gesture of trust on the part of creator Mike…

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