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Island #1 – Brandon Graham and Emma Ríos Take a Leap of Faith with Their Oversized Anthology

  • by Tom Murphy
  • July 17, 2015

With an ambitious and stylish mix of short and long-form work, editors Brandon Graham and Emma Ríos bring the monthly anthology comic to a new dimension. When Image Expo blasts…

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Strange Fruit #1 – Mark Waid and JG Jones Look at Perception and Belief in a World Being Washed Away

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • July 15, 2015

A poignant commentary on perception and belief driven by characters whose world is literally being washed away, Strange Fruit #1 is a thought-provoking mix of social history and fantasy. Mark…

The Hunter (Joe Sparrow; Nobrow Press)

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‘Golemchik’, ‘Vacancy’ and ‘The Hunter’ Mark a Welcome Return for Nobrow’s Showcase 17×23 Format

  • by Tom Murphy
  • July 9, 2015

Nobrow’s project to introduce new comics voices in an accessible format brings us enjoyable work from William Exley, Jen Lee and Joe Sparrow. This year has seen the welcome return of…

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Transference #1 – Espionage + Science Fiction = “Sci-Spy” in Black Mask’s Latest Genre-Bending Title

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • July 8, 2015

Michael Moreci and Ron Salas construct a slick, moody transtemporal caper that thrusts our fears surrounding the seemingly unstoppable spread of global terrorism into the realm of theoretical physics. Comic books…

We Stand on Guard (Brian K Vaughn, Steve Skroce; Image Comics)

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We Stand on Guard #1 – Steve Skroce’s Return to Full-Time Comics Work Heralds Downturn in (Fictional) U.S.-Canada Relations

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • July 6, 2015

Due to a somewhat improbable premise, the real reason (some might say the only reason) to pick up this new creator-owned series from Image is to get in on the…

The Weight (Melissa Mendes)

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The Weight #1 and #2 – Melissa Mendes Offers Intimate Comics Storytelling at Its Very Best

  • by Tom Murphy
  • July 2, 2015

In her long-form tale of depression-era childhood, Melissa Mendes draws on her family history to create a rich portrait of a young girl and the confusing, often brutal world around her….

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The Manly Boys and Comely Girls Annuals – Gareth Brookes and Steve Tillotson’s Period Parodies Hit the Satirical Target

  • by Andy Oliver
  • June 29, 2015

Straddling the worlds of comics and illustrated satire The Manly Boys and Comely Girls Annuals – Gareth Brookes and Steve Tillotson’s double pack of parody publications – have their origins in a previously…

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Russian Olive to Red King – The Immonens’ New Creator-Owned OGN is a Perfect Marriage between Words and Pictures

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 26, 2015

Kathryn and Stuart Immonen’s journey into the heart of a failed writer’s battle with depression will leave you feeling breathless and exposed. A beautifully crafted tale steeped in raw emotion…

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Goodbye Little Pointy Teeth – Surreal Bedtime Stories for the Working World in Brian Moore’s Debut

  • by Paul Mirek
  • June 24, 2015

In another dimension, Brian Moore’s Goodbye Little Pointy Teeth would be enjoyed at bedtimes around the world, its subversive morals expanding the minds of an eager generation. Here on Earth…

Nearlymades by Simon Russell (Boing)

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Nearlymades – A Captivating Visual Feast that Gives the Definition of Comics a Good Work-Out

  • by Tom Murphy
  • June 22, 2015

In Nearlymades, Simon Russell combines found imagery with piquant snippets of text to create a work that rewards the reader’s attention. There’s been a lot of traffic of late for…

Louise Brooks: Detective

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Louise Brooks: Detective – Rick Geary Gives a Last Starring Role to One of the Silent Era’s Icons

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 18, 2015

For almost thirty years, Rick Geary’s Treasury of Murder series from NBM has disturbed and delighted fans with his signature linework and meticulous attention to detail. Now the master of…

Vile and Miserable by Samuel Cantin (Pow Pow Press)

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Vile and Miserable – Samuel Cantin’s Pitch-Black Comedy Marks the Welcome Arrival of Pow Pow Press

  • by Tom Murphy
  • June 17, 2015

After a successful Kickstarter, Montreal’s Editions Pow Pow have launched a series of English translations of their graphic novels. And with laughs and winces in equal measure, Samuel Cantin’s Vile and Miserable…

Sea Urchin by Laura Knetzger (Retrofit Comics/Big Planet Comics)

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Sea Urchin – Laura Knetzger Delivers an Honest but Hopeful Look at the Experience of Depression

  • by Tom Murphy
  • June 10, 2015

In the latest book from Retrofit Comics, Laura Knetzger uses her airy cartooning style to create a number of potent and imaginative metaphors for the experience of depression, while also highlighting…

Airboy by James Robinson and Greg Hinkle (Image Comics)

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Airboy #1 – James Robinson and Greg Hinkle’s Gonzo Take on Comic Creation is a Filthy, Refreshing Blast

  • by Tom Murphy
  • June 8, 2015

Despite their best efforts, James Robinson and Greg Hinkle manage to bring back the public domain hero Airboy, in a scurrilous and invigorating metafictional take on the creative process. Back in the…

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Broken World #1 – Life Goes on in Frank Barbiere and Christopher Peterson’s Tale of Earth’s Last Days

  • by Paul Mirek
  • June 5, 2015

Frank J. Barbiere, Christopher Peterson, and Marissa Louise offer up hard sci-fi concepts and few easy answers in the first issue of their Boom! Studios miniseries. Early in Broken World, an…

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The Light and Darkness War – Veitch and Kennedy’s Classic Afterlife War Story Resonates Now More than Ever

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 4, 2015

A haunting rumination on the horrors of war from the perspective of those who have the most to lose, this reissue of the original Epic Comics limited series remains a…

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Girl in Dior – High Fashion Meets High Art in This Beautifully Rendered Graphic Novel from NBM

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • June 3, 2015

Calling on her background in costume and fashion design, the lush illustrations by celebrated French artist Annie Goetzinger are the real story behind this brisk survey exploring the history of…

Fight Club 2 by Chuck Palahniuk and Cameron Stewart; cover by David Mack (Dark Horse Comics)

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Fight Club 2 #1 – Space Monkeys of the World, Rejoice! Your Leader Has Returned!

  • by Tom Murphy
  • June 1, 2015

Nearly 20 years on from the publication of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel, Tyler Durden has made his long-awaited return in comics form. But are he and the twenty-first century ready for…

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