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Author: Reid Vanier

The Woods #1 (James Tynion & Michael Dialynas; Boom! Studios; Alternate cover by Matthew Woodson)

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The Woods #1 – James Tynion IV’s Immersive Original Story is Held Back by Inconsistent Art

  • by Reid Vanier
  • May 13, 2014

Tynion’s skill and creativity are on full display in his first foray into creator-owned comics, but missteps in the artwork of Michael Dialynas do the story a disservice. James Tynion…

Nailbiter #1

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Nailbiter #1 – Image Comics’ Solid Serial Killer Tale Has More to Give

  • by Reid Vanier
  • May 8, 2014

Joshua Williamson and Mike Henderson bring incredible individual talent to this dark, intriguing comic, but fall just short of a cohesive approach to storytelling. What makes a serial killer? Is…

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Rai #1 – The Sun Rises on the Return of Valiant’s Iconic Hero

  • by Reid Vanier
  • April 30, 2014

Review by Reid Vanier The titular character’s controversial redesign hangs heavy over what is an otherwise spectacular reintroduction to the world of 41st-Century Japan. This week marks the debut of…

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Southern Bastards #1 – Aaron and Latour Explore the Pride and Shame of Being a “Southerner”

  • by Reid Vanier
  • April 29, 2014

Review by Reid Vanier The latest project by Jasons Aaron & Latour is a beautiful and compelling portrait of a reluctant homecoming; a contradiction of terms that is both a…

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