The Encyclopedia of Early Earth
A heady mix of the spellbinding, the poignant, the wacky and, at times, the heartbreaking, The Encyclopedia of Early Earth is a book worth both the wait and the hype…
Superman/Wonder Woman #1
It’s action-romance. And it works—you’ll love them together. The best partnerships in comics have been those where both characters accept the imperfections of the other and make progress toward understanding….
Broken Frontier Staff Picks for October 16, 2013
It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, BF…
Dept. of Monsterology #1
Canadian boutique publisher Renegade Arts Entertainment’s first monthly series upholds their characteristic focus on high quality comics. My only complaint with any of the books Canadian small press Renegade Arts…
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Penguins, Cowboys & Aliens
Trondheim tackles the wild west in Texas Cowboys and The Godfrrrsaken Island is Luc Cromheecke’s new all-ages gag comic where anything goes. Texas Cowboys by Trondheim & Bonhomme The always…
Batman #24
Early on, Zero Year is living up to the excellence of Court of Owls and Death of the Family. After four issues, the first act of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s “Zero Year” saga comes…
Rocket Girl #1
Rocket Girl #1 is a Saturday morning cartoon you wish was on television. Montclare and Reeder deliver an action-packed time-traveling mystery with a fun plot supported by gorgeous art. Acting…
New York Comic Con 2013: Profit over Art?
The vibe certainly has changed at New York Comic Con 2013. In past years, Thursday, or “Preview Night” was a mellow affair (in comparison to the other days of the…
Afterlife with Archie #1
One careless moment, one dreadful accident, and one terrible, misguided decision. Dominoes begin to topple in a chain of cause and effect that will change the lives of the residents…
The Star Wars #2
The Star Wars is classic entertainment in the vein of the franchise fans know and love, but it offers a surprisingly unique look at what the beloved sci-fi movie could…
The Black Project
Clandestine first love with a papier mache twist is the order of the day in this remarkable debut graphic novel from creator Gareth Brookes. No doubt all of us can…
Death Sentence #1
With its unique take on one of comicdom’s most controversial foibles, Monty Nero’s Death Sentence takes on the theme of comic book deaths with vigor and sophistication. Over the course…
The Occultist #1
Back from the dead, Dark Horse’s The Occultist entertains and brings a retro levity to the horror/superhero genre, but struggles to stand out from the pack. Formerly the basis of…
Fantomex MAX #1
It’s Fantomex as you’ve never seen him before. Fantomex MAX is certainly a departure from the other stories in the Marvel MAX line. Fury MAX is a gritty, realistic, gory,…
Broken Frontier Staff Picks for October 9, 2013
It’s almost Wednesday, and you know what that means: a fresh load of comics and graphic novels! With so many publications hitting your local comics store or digital storefront, BF…
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The Kid’s Alright
This one’s for the youngsters with all-ages European books aimed squarely at young readers: Kill Your Mothers 2 & The Adventures of Timo. Kill Your Mothers 2 (of 2) The…
Mother Russia: Jeff McComsey has yet another FUBAR Kickstarter hit on his hands
Most Kickstarter campaigners would happily donate their kidney to see that fundraising bar turn completely green. All green means their project has been 100% funded and that they can bring…
Broken Frontier Anthology
312 pages • 27 stories • 50 star creators
Limited copies available!Recommended Reads!
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