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Capote in Kansas

by Evan Henry
August 6, 2013

Parks’ and Samnee’s graphic novel examines the story behind the story, crafting a startlingly beautiful narrative rooted in the most horrific of tragedies. Oni Press finally deliver a long-awaited…

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Uncanny X-Men #9

by Karen O'Brien
August 5, 2013

With a flash and a bang Uncanny X-Men is finding its stride. It ain’t easy being an X-Man. And in issue #9 it doesn’t seem to matter if you’re new…

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Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril #1

by Jason Clyma
August 2, 2013

Vertigo releases its new volume of the fan-favorite adventurer. Vertigo Comics continues its growth and rejuvenation this week with Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril #1, a fantastic and…

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Collider #1

by Jason Clyma
August 1, 2013

Become a member of the Federal Bureau of Physics. Not only is Simon Oliver and Robbi Rodriguez’s Collider a fun start to a brand-new series of physics gone mad,…

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Red Handed: The Fine Art of Strange Crimes

by Levi Hunt
July 30, 2013

Matt Kindt delivers one of the best stories of the year with his new OGN. It’s funny, exciting, and will leave you questioning your very morality. “If you look at…

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Captain Midnight #1

by Jason Wilkins
July 30, 2013

Jim Albright and his Secret Squadron continue the fight against super-Nazi holdouts in this action-packed love letter to the pulp heroes of the Golden Age. The public domain has been…

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The Reason for Dragons

by Eric Lindberg
July 30, 2013

A misfit teen befriends a seemingly delusional knight at an abandoned Renaissance Faire. Is Sir Habersham insane or was the Faire truly destroyed by a dragon? Wendell is a bit…

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With Harbinger, Valiant continues to deliver quality comics, effortlessly balancing character-driven narrative with the epic scale of a blockbuster event. Following up on the finale of Harbinger Wars, the rejuvenated…

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The Flash #22

by Jason Clyma
July 29, 2013

The Reverse-Flash explodes into the New 52 in a hail of Speed Force energy. Imagine Superman without Lex Luthor, Batman without the Joker, or Hal Jordan without Sinestro. Barry Allen…

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Batman Superman #2

by Karen O'Brien
July 29, 2013

Lost, found, and still throwing punches, Greg Pak’s enchanting version of Batman/Superman turns the origin of their team-up on its ear in the best way possible. His alternate reality underscores…

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Ghost Vol.1: In the Smoke and Din

by Kris Bather
July 29, 2013

As many have noted, there aren’t enough female-led series on the comic shelves. This is a welcome return then. Created by writer Eric Luke, Ghost debuted in the midst of…

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Downtown

by Andy Oliver
July 29, 2013

Noel Lang and Rodrigo Garcia’s gently humorous Downtown is an inspiring look into the everyday life of Blo, a boy with Down’s Syndrome, and his likeable group of pals. “The…

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The Dream Merchant #3

by Evan Henry
July 26, 2013

Image Comics’ Dream Merchant is a stylish, edgy thriller that takes us on a journey into the uncharted terrain of the subconscious. What if the seemingly innocuous landscape of our…

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Mind MGMT #13

by Ricky Miller
July 25, 2013

A new jumping on point for one of the best comics being published today. This issue sees the start of the third arc of Matt Kindt’s critically lauded MIND MGMT….

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The Rocketeer & The Spirit: Pulp Friction #1

by Karen O'Brien
July 25, 2013

Featuring a murder mystery, saucy dames, and two of comics’ most endearing pulp heroes, The Rocketeer & The Spirit: Pulp Friction #1 is cooking with gas. Mark Waid is in…

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Hunger #1

by Levi Hunt
July 25, 2013

Overuse of exposition and slow moving story hurts a great take on an underused character and some of the best art of Leonard Kirk’s career. The Ultimate version of Rick…

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Hawkeye Annual #1

by Jason Clyma
July 25, 2013

Matt Fraction and Javier Pulido shoot a bullseye in their Hawkeye Annual. Though I have yet to catch up on Matt Fraction and Javier Pulido’s Hawkeye, it’s safe to say…

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Uncanny #2

by Ricky Miller
July 24, 2013

A high-octane second issue of this lauded supernatural crime noir series from Dynamite. Weaver has the uncanny ability to steal the skills and memories of others for a brief time….