Broken Frontier

Exploring The Comics Universe

  • FacebookFacebook
  • TwitterTwitter
  • RSS FeedRSS Feed
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Features
  • Reviews
  • Resource Lists
  • Contact us
  • Join BF
  • Events
  • Patrons

Section: Reviews

Want to send us a review copy? Contact us.

Eyecatcher · Reviews

0

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…

Reviews

0

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

Eyecatcher · Reviews

1

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…

Eyecatcher · Reviews

0

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)

Reviews

0

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)

Eyecatcher · Reviews

0

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

Reviews

0

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

Eyecatcher · Reviews

0

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)

Eyecatcher · Reviews

0

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)

Eyecatcher · Reviews

1

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)

Eyecatcher · Reviews

0

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…

rebels header

Reviews

0

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…

Southern Cross by Becky Cloonan and Andy Belanger (Image Comics)

Reviews

0

Southern Cross #1 – Cloonan and Belanger’s Sci-Fi Chiller Lifts off with Craft, Style, and Suspense

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • March 12, 2015

Although known for her stunning artwork, Becky Cloonan once again dons her writing cap in this taut space thriller that combines elements of sci-fi and mystery for an atmospheric journey…

Sinners by Simon Birks and RH Stewart

Reviews

0

Sinners #1 – A Self-Published Horror Tale That Explores the Twin Themes of Death and Redemption

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • March 11, 2015

On the heels of a successful Kickstarter campaign, UK scribe Simon Birks delves into the universal themes of death and redemption in this twisted, violent tale of a troubled young…

Reviews

0

HaloGen #1 – Tierney, Chan and Milonogiannis Produce a Dark Mystery in Space, in a World of Haves and Have-Nots

  • by Karen O'Brien
  • March 6, 2015

In their new four-parter for Archaia, Josh Tierney, Afu Chan and Giannis Milonogiannis produce a dark mystery set against a futuristic backdrop of division and inequality. In a world of haves…

Reviews

0

The Pirates of Pangaea Book 1 – Dinosaurs and Buccaneers Collide in Daniel Hartwell and Neill Cameron’s Winning Offering from the Pages of ‘The Phoenix’

  • by Andy Oliver
  • March 5, 2015

The Pirates of Pangaea really is the perfect entry point for that younger reader in the family who has yet to discover the joys of the comics form. One of…

Intelligent Sentient? (Luke Ramsey; Drawn and Quarterly)

Eyecatcher · Reviews

0

Intelligent Sentient? – Luke Ramsey’s Debut for Drawn and Quarterly is a Cryptic but Rewarding Meditation

  • by Tom Murphy
  • March 5, 2015

In Intelligent Sentient?, his debut book from Drawn and Quarterly, artist Luke Ramsey and a host of collaborators take the reader on a trip through a world that’s both alien…

Reviews

0

Descender #1 – The Fantastic Voyage of Lemire And Nguyen’s Boy Robot is Well Worth the Fanfare

  • by Jason Wilkins
  • March 5, 2015

Seemingly already poised for greatness with Sony Pictures’ purchase of the film rights (long before the release of the first issue), Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen’s brilliant, beautiful space opera…

  • « Previous Page
  • Next Page »
  • Broken Frontier Anthology


    312 pages • 27 stories • 50 star creators
    Limited copies available!
    Buy now
  • Recommended Reads!

    • “I Want to Enjoy the Process without the Pressure of Pleasing Other People” – Henry McCausland on ‘Eight-Lane Runaways’, ‘River Rangers’ and Comics as a Physical ExperienceJuly 7, 2026
    • “I Have a Vague Endpoint in Mind” – Linnea Sterte on the Epic ‘A Garden of Spheres’, Inspirations, and the Appeal of AmphibiansJuly 3, 2026
    • “I Think ‘Limbo’ is Probably the Best Work I’ve Ever Done in Any Medium” – Ferry Gouw on His New Book from Breakdown Press, Cross-Media Work on ‘Major Lazer’, and Adapting His Style for Different ProjectsJune 30, 2026
    • “Trans People Are Facing Pronounced Challenges to Our Rights Across the World Right Now” – Jua OK! on ‘Road to Chimera’ and Finding Spiritual Meaning in the Trans JourneyJune 29, 2026
    • “Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Done – Finish Things” – AJ O’Neill on Finding Your Voice in Comics, Queer Autobio, and Experimenting with the FormJune 25, 2026
  • Home
  • Reviews
  • About us

    Broken Frontier is a comic book and graphic novel news site established in 2002. Our international team of staff writers covers quality stories from all corners of the comics universe, with a penchant for independent and creator-owned material.
    Our mission - Join us
  • Recent Posts

    • Judge Dredd to Meet the Biker Mice from Mars in a Rebellion and Oni Press Crossover
    • Periodical – A Refreshingly Honest Anthology on Periods with Work from Rachael Ball, Rebecca Lightbody, Rebecca K Jones and More
    • “I Want to Enjoy the Process without the Pressure of Pleasing Other People” – Henry McCausland on ‘Eight-Lane Runaways’, ‘River Rangers’ and Comics as a Physical Experience
    • Drake & Dog Armed – Meta and Absurdist Detective Fiction from UK Small Press National Treasure Ed Pinsent
  • Search

  • Looking for BF content from before the current version of the site? Access it here.
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Columns
  • Features
  • Reviews
  • Resource Lists
  • Contact us
  • Patrons
  • FacebookFacebook
  • TwitterTwitter
  • RSS FeedRSS Feed

© 2002-2015 Broken Frontier - Privacy & Disclaimer