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Velvet #1

  • by Tom Murphy
  • October 23, 2013

Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting’s first Image project is an atmospheric Cold War yarn that has plenty going on beneath the surface. After a string of successes with long-time collaborator…

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Letter 44 #1

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • October 23, 2013

Part The X-Files come to life, part The Abyss in space, Letter 44 #1 is a terrific cauldron of political intrigue and science fiction brewing constant tension. Outgoing president Francis…

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S.H.O.O.T. First #1

  • by Evan Henry
  • October 22, 2013

S.H.O.O.T. First shows promise with an intriguing premise and solid art, but falls flat on originality and character development. Welcome to the world of S.H.O.O.T. First, a world where angels,…

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Eternal Warrior #2

  • by Evan Henry
  • October 21, 2013

Greg Pak, Trevor Hairsine, and guest artist Clayton Crain deliver yet more inspired re-imagining as the saga of the six-thousand-year-old Eternal Warrior continues. For thousands of years, ancient Mesopotamian  warlord…

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Nowhere Men #6

  • by Levi Hunt
  • October 21, 2013

After a lengthy delay, Nowhere Men finally returns with issue #6. But was it worth the wait? The mission statement from the beginning of Nowhere Men has been that “science is the…

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The Encyclopedia of Early Earth

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 21, 2013

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…

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UXB TPB

  • by Evan Henry
  • October 16, 2013

Writer-artist Colin Lorimer expertly weaves a grim, darkly sardonic story of survival and depravity in a post-apocalyptic London. Dark Horse Comics’ UXB hardcover both collects the “UXB” serial from Dark…

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Superman/Wonder Woman #1

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • October 15, 2013

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….

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Dept. of Monsterology #1

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • October 15, 2013

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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Batman #24

  • by Levi Hunt
  • October 14, 2013

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…

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Rocket Girl #1

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • October 14, 2013

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…

Eyecatcher · Reviews

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Afterlife with Archie #1

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 14, 2013

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…

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The Star Wars #2

  • by Evan Henry
  • October 10, 2013

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…

Eyecatcher · Reviews

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The Black Project

  • by Andy Oliver
  • October 10, 2013

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…

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Death Sentence #1

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • October 9, 2013

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…

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The Occultist #1

  • by Evan Henry
  • October 8, 2013

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…

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Fantomex MAX #1

  • by Jonah Lang
  • October 8, 2013

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,…

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Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #1

  • by Levi Hunt
  • October 4, 2013

Matt Kindt and Marco Rudy invite you to get lost in a horrific thrill ride of a story. After years of great indie work, Matt Kindt has been gaining a…

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