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Roche Limit #1 – Moreci and Malhotra’s New Series is a Moody Mystery Set in the Armpit of Space

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • October 2, 2014

Roche Limit #1, by writer Michael Moreci and artist Vic Malhotra, is seedy space-noir. And if you don’t like it, tough. Eccentric billionaires are nothing new to comics, but exploring the…

Dash #1 by Dave Ebersole and Delia Gable (Northwest Press)

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Dash #1 – An Engaging Blend of Noir and Queer in 1940 LA from Northwest Press

  • by Tom Murphy
  • October 2, 2014

In Dash #1, writer Dave Ebersole and artist Delia Gable cook up an engaging and enjoyable tale of shadowy goings-on in the City of Angels. Having brushed off the stardust…

Jaybird by Jaako Ahonen and Lauri Ahonen (Dark Horse Comics)

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Jaybird – A Short, Beautiful Yet Dark Work of Art by Jaako and Lauri Ahonen

  • by Conori Bell-Bhuiyan
  • October 1, 2014

If you are a human being of the more emotional disposition – or indeed a human being of any emotional capacity whatsoever – I would caution you to take care…

Bumperhead by Gilbert Hernandez (Drawn and Quarterly)

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Bumperhead – Gilbert Hernandez Goes Back to Oxnard for a Potent Tale of 1970s Adolescence

  • by Tom Murphy
  • September 26, 2014

In Bumperhead, Gilbert Hernandez returns to his hometown of Oxnard for a bildungsroman of music and adolescence in the 1970s – given his own stylistic spin. It can be a tough gig being an…

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Invincible Days – Patrick Atangan Returns with a Poignant, Bittersweet Rumination on Childhood, Family, and Loss

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 25, 2014

Don’t let the small furry animals fool you. In Invincible Days, Patrick Atangan’s elegantly simple, highly stylized visual storytelling draws the reader into the seasons of life with craft and guile. I’ll…

In HIs Cups: Collected Tales from Gimbley (Phil Elliott)

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In His Cups: Collected Tales from Gimbley – Raise a Glass to Phil Elliott, One of the Godfathers of British Small Press Comics

  • by Tom Murphy
  • September 24, 2014

This neat little collection offers a showcase of Phil Elliott’s Tales from Gimbley – the core work of one of British small press comics’ early giants. Phil Elliott plays such a…

Butterfly by Arash Amel, Marguerite Bennett and Antonio Fuso (BOOM! Studios)

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Butterfly #1 – Family Values and Real-World Espionage Collide in this Gritty Exploration of the Spy Biz

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 23, 2014

Butterfly’s Rebecca Faulkner is a far cry from the hyper-sexualized femmes fatales of mainstream comics and film. Arash Amel, Marguerite Bennett, and Antonio Fuso create a wonderfully complex and grounded…

Nix Comics Quarterly (Ken Eppstein; cover by Michael Neno)

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Nix Comics Quarterly #7 – Small Press Rock ‘n’ Roll Horror Hijinks of the Highest Order

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 22, 2014

Unabashedly “retro”, Nix Comics Quarterly – Ken Eppstein’s regular collection of the weird and wonderful world of rock – lambasts modern trends and tastes with tongue firmly planted in cheek. Despite an obvious…

Pictorial Histories of Leider (Gus Hughes; Cardboard Press)

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Pictorial Histories of Leider – Gus Hughes’s Collection from Ireland’s Cardboard Press is a Startling, Primal Blast

  • by Tom Murphy
  • September 17, 2014

Showing the value of small press subscription services, cartoonist and fine artist Gus Hughes provides an unnerving collection of short stories that seem to daub the subconscious straight onto the…

George Perez's Sirens (BOOM! Studios)

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George Perez’s Sirens #1 – Mythmaking 101 with the Master in His New Creator-Owned Series from BOOM! Studios

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 16, 2014

George Perez’s Sirens sees the legendary creator return in fine form to chronicle the tales of a new and exciting cosmic mythology. I’ve been a George Perez fan literally for…

Stumptown #1 by Greg Rucka and Justin Greenwood (Oni Press)

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Stumptown #1 – The City of Roses Takes Center Stage as Greg Rucka Examines his Hometown’s Love of the Beautiful Game

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 11, 2014

Portland takes center stage and serves as a strong argument for the use of setting as character in Greg Rucka’s newest ongoing series from Oni Press. Greg Rucka’s Stumptown first…

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Saltire: Annihilation, Part One – Diamondsteel’s Second Volume Continues to Lay Groundwork for Popular Scottish Superhero

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 10, 2014

With a solid foundation in myth and legend, this rousing romp through the Dark Ages celebrates the singular Scottish spirit without taking itself too seriously. There are a number of…

How the World Was: A Californian Childhood (Emmanuel Guibert; First Second)

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How the World Was: A California Childhood – Emmanuel Guibert Takes His Friend’s Childhood Recollections from the Mundane to the Sublime

  • by Tom Murphy
  • September 10, 2014

In the depression-era prequel to Alan’s War, cartoonist Emmanuel Guibert deftly creates a touching family memoir, an engaging piece of social history and a fitting tribute to a deep friendship….

The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage (Jen Van Meter and Robert de la Torre; Valiant Entertainment)

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The Death-Defying Doctor Mirage #1 – Jen Van Meter and Roberto de la Torre Provide Empathy and Mystery in this Valiant Revival

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • September 8, 2014

Jen Van Meter and Roberto de la Torre propel this obscure 1990s classic into the 21st century with style, sophistication, and smarts. The Second Life of Doctor Mirage, despite possessing one…

Wayward #1 by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings (Image Comics)

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Wayward #1 – A Delicate Portrayal of the Foreigner’s Experience in a Tokyo of Sword-Wielding Turtle-Monsters

  • by Reid Vanier
  • September 1, 2014

This frenetic first issue by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings layers chaos upon chaos, allowing their teenage hero’s resilience and maturity to shine through. It’s a strong debut issue in which…

New Physics by Box Brown (Yeah Dude Comics)

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New Physics – Box Brown’s Risographed Zine Punches Above Its Weight in Style and Satire

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 29, 2014

Prolific cartoonist and publisher Box Brown takes time off from his Retrofit Comics duties to produce this exquisitely designed little poke at cults and social media for Yeah Dude Comics. Box…

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Jaegir – Gordon Rennie and Simon Coleby’s Rogue Trooper Spin-off Ventures Behind Nort Lines to Expose the Horrors of War

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • August 28, 2014

Originally serialized in 2000 AD, this repackaged one-shot for the U.S. audience might fly beneath the radar of those unfamiliar with Rogue Trooper, despite beautiful artwork and outstanding character development…

Pictures That Tick Volume 2 by Dave McKean (Dark Horse Comics)

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Pictures That Tick Volume 2 – From CD Booklets to Gallery Shows, Dave McKean Remains the Master Alchemist of Comics Imagery

  • by Tom Murphy
  • August 28, 2014

In the 14 years since his first Pictures That Tick collection, Dave McKean’s work has continued its evolution. One thing that hasn’t changed is his incredible gift for creating intriguing narratives…

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