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Injection (Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey, Jordie Bellaire; Image Comics)

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Injection #1 – Ellis, Shalvey and Bellaire Deliver an Intriguing if Low-Key Start to Their Genre-Bending Epic

  • by Tom Murphy
  • May 15, 2015

Despite a downtempo start, Injection, the latest collaboration from Warren Ellis, Declan Shalvey and Jordie Bellaire, promises to unfold into another genre-hopping epic. A year on, and now with four acclaimed series…

Mythic (Phil Hester & John McCrea; Image Comics)

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Mythic #1 – Phil Hester and John McCrea’s Supernatural Action-Comedy Repairs Magical Breakdowns with Humor and Craft

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • May 15, 2015

In a modern world where magic is the secret stitching that holds the universe together, it falls to Phil Hester and John McCrea’s team of mystic troubleshooters to repair the…

Lulu Anew (Étienne Davodeau, NBM Publishing)

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Lulu Anew – Étienne Davodeau Measures the Power of Story in this Thoughtful, Ultimately Hope-Filled Tale of Self-Discovery

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • April 20, 2015

A work of exquisite restraint and complex emotion, Étienne Davodeau’s lush illustration and precise sense of pacing enchant the reader with sublime storytelling craft, in this beautiful English translation from…

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A Tale of Shadows – Science and Spirituality Collide in this Self-Published Hidden Gem

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • April 16, 2015

UK creators Lyndon White, Paul Clark-Forse, and Tyler Wilson craft a unique, fully-realized fantasy adventure infused with teen angst, gritty atmosphere, and thoughtful world-building. It takes perseverance, fortitude, and no…

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The Fox Vol. 2 #1 – Dark Circle Comics Lightens Up with the Launch of Haspiel and Waid’s New Ongoing Series

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • April 15, 2015

Dean Haspiel and Mark Waid once again usher in a new chapter of superhero hijinks in this wonderful follow-up to last year’s sleeper hit from Archie Comics. Under the new…

Ley Lines: Unholy Shapes by Annie Mok

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Ley Lines – Annie Mok and Warren Craghead Lead Out a Bold New Series on Comics and Art

  • by Tom Murphy
  • April 10, 2015

Pushing comics into the wider world of art and culture, these two pamphlets by Annie Mok and Warren Craghead are among my favourite reads of the year so far. I know superheroes have…

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Death of the Artist – Karrie Fransman and Friends Explore the Endless Possibilities of the Comics Form

  • by Andy Oliver
  • April 8, 2015

A celebration of the sprawling possibilities of comics as a form? A dissection of the fundamental nature of a creator’s relationship with their audience? Or a slice-of-life drama about growing…

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Convergence #0 – A Wild Ride Through the DC Universe Begins

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • April 7, 2015

The opening issue of Convergence promises a wild ride down memory lane that should appeal to all fans of the DC Universe. Convergence is the ultimate DC crossover event for fans who hate…

2000AD Prog 1924 - Cover by Brian Bolland

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2000 AD Prog 1924 – The Future Has a Very Old-Fashioned Feel in the Latest Jump-On Issue

  • by Tom Murphy
  • April 2, 2015

By focusing on old 2000 AD favourites, Tharg the Mighty misses an opportunity to give his comic a fresh shot of energy. As 2000 AD has enjoyed its renaissance in recent…

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No Mercy #1 – De Campi and McNeil Plumb the Depths of First-World Travel Fears in the Digital Age

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • April 1, 2015

In a true balls-to-the-walls thrill ride, Alex de Campi and Carla Speed McNeil explore the modern ties that bind in this visceral, disturbing chiller that begs the question: what would…

Drawn Onward by Matt Madden (Retrofit Books)

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Drawn Onward – Matt Madden’s Book for Retrofit Comics is a Captivating Graphic Palindrome

  • by Tom Murphy
  • March 31, 2015

In his tale of a strange urban relationship, cartoonist and comics theorist Matt Madden creates a stylish and almost musical little narrative. Like Scott McCloud, Matt Madden is a cartoonist…

Past Aways by Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins (Dark Horse Comics)

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Past Aways #1 – Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins Prove that Time Isn’t Always on Our Side

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • March 30, 2015

Bright, boisterous artwork hides a sinister undertone in this temporal anomaly of a comic that harkens back to a more light-hearted era, even as it hints at a darker future…

Rise: Comics Against Bullying

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Rise: Comics Against Bullying #1 – Good Comics for a Great Cause

  • by Tom Murphy
  • March 27, 2015

A mix of new and experienced talent makes this an entertaining and thought-provoking anthology, with useful resources for young people at risk of bullying. Even from my tangential perspective, it’s…

hit: 1957 bryce carlson vanesa del rey

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Hit: 1957 #1 – Carlson and Del Rey’s Latest Round is Anything but Noir by Numbers

  • by Paul Mirek
  • March 26, 2015

Hit: 1957 #1 follows up on its shotgun blast of a predecessor with a dark look at justice in the City of Angels. You won’t find many easy answers here,…

Chrononauts (Mark Millar, Sean Murphy, Matt Hollingsworth; Image Comics)

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Chrononauts #1 – Mark Millar and Sean Murphy’s Scientific Bromance is a Fast-Forward Narrative Blast

  • by Tom Murphy
  • March 20, 2015

In Chrononauts #1, Mark Millar, Sean Murphy and Matt Hollingsworth make up for a lack of depth and characterisation with pace and high-impact visual overload. Even having been on the ground…

Invisible Republic (Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko, Jordan Boyd; Image Comics)

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Invisible Republic #1 – Gabriel Hardman and His Collaborators Deliver an Intriguing Opener for their Gritty Political Sci-Fi Yarn

  • by Tom Murphy
  • March 19, 2015

In a far-future setting defined more by grit than gleam, Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko and Jordan Boyd launch their atmospheric political thriller with a slow burn. I once went to…

Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen by Dylan Horrocks (Fantagraphics Books)

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Sam Zabel and the Magic Pen – The Return to Print of Dylan Horrocks is More about the Message than the Medium

  • by Tom Murphy
  • March 13, 2015

The long-awaited return to print of New Zealand cartoonist Dylan Horrocks is a slightly heavy-handed look at the moral responsibilities of authors and artists. Published sporadically for 10 issues between…

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Rebels #1 – Facing the Hidden Weight of History in Brian Wood and Andrea Mutti’s Revolutionary New Series

  • by Paul Mirek
  • March 13, 2015

Like most of writer Brian Wood’s work, Rebels introduces readers to a cast of young characters who find themselves in an imposingly adult conflict – and are woefully unprepared for the…

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