Category: Comic Book Review

17-Page Preview! At the end of The Sunwell Trilogy, blue dragon Tyrygosa and human paladin Jorad Mace left the Ghostlands…but on their way to Jorad’s destination, the two are drawn through a dark portal and into Outland, from which the Orcs and other species in the World of Warcraft originated. There, they find a group of dragons unlike any Tyri has seen…Will they be able to control this strange, mutated army before it overtakes them?

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview is a very good teaser that easily captures the menace and mystique of Outland’s dragon factions, which I liked a lot. 

At the same time this preview sets the table with sharp stakes, clear hooks, and evocative imagery. Which very easily had caught my interested and made me hyped about reading the full version of this comic book.

This preview leans heavily on the Outland’s otherworldly ruin and sky-splitting vistas, giving the setting a distinct identity without dense exposition. Which have caught my attention from the start and made me like this preview more and more the more I got into this preview.

This preview gives us a clear and fast political and existential tensions around dragonkind in a very limited time period which is this preview. At the same time this preview hints at factional intrigue and moral gray zones. Which easily made me give this preview some extra points for doing.

The scenes which this preview has snap from ominous setup to looming conflict which ending on a huge cliffhanger which made me want to jump right into the full version of this comic book.

At the same time you don’t have to be a long time fan sir reader of the World of Warcraft comic book to enjoy this preview. I myself am pretty new to this comic book series and I still liked this preview a lot because it made me want to continue reading this series.

The atmosphere of this preview is very good because it has very harsh horizons, shattered terrain, and sweeping silhouettes nail Outland’s alien grandeur.

The dragon illustrations of this preview feel very weighty and ancient, with readable silhouettes and a good sense of scale. Which easily is the main reason why I liked this preview so much as I did.

So will buy and read the full version of this comic book ? Yes I will. It might take some time for me to actually read the full version of this comic book because I have been way too optimistic when creating my TBR list for this year and I don’t know if I get the time to read the full version of this comic book this year. But I will read the full version of this comic book at some point in time.

I Give This Book 4 / 5

24 page preview! The most infamous airline hijacker of all time, D.B. Cooper remains on the FBI’s most-wanted list almost 40 years after the crime. For the first time, the secret history will be revealed. During the height of the Cold War, a fringe group within the C.I.A. wages a crusade on the deadliest battlefield of the mind. Aided by powerful psychotropic compounds, Cooper assists in a campaign of psychic assassination against the Soviets but are his government’s motives the same as his own or is his true mission something else entirely? Collecting the hit series from visionary cartoonist Brian Churilla (The Anchor), this volume offers new insights into Cooper’s multi-faceted quest.

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview is a pretty punchy, surreal spin on America’s most infamous skyjacker. Because this preview fuses Cold War espionage with psychedelic mind-war in a way that’s both stylish and intriguingly off-kilter. Which got me very intrigued by the plot of this preview. 

This preview is like a bland between alternate history and occult spycraft which is reframing the D.B. Cooper myth through assassinations waged in psychic dreamscapes. I need to admit here that this preview is weird in all the right ways for me personally to be interested in this preview. 

This preview has also a pretty confident tone to it. The deadpan humor and hardboiled narration which this preview has keeps this review in high-concept grounded.

At the same time this preview suggests a world where bureaucrats casually weaponize nightmares and it feels disturbingly plausible.

The thick lines, chunky silhouettes, and expressive faces which the artwork of this preview has evoke a pulpy, retro vibe that suits the period setting.

The creatures and landscapes of this preview almost points towards something close to psychic realm.

So will buy and read the full version of this comic book ? Yes I will. It might take some time for me to actually read the full version of this comic book because I have been way too optimistic when creating my TBR list for this year and I don’t know if I get the time to read the full version of this comic book this year. But I will read the full version of this comic book at some point in time.

I Give This Book 3 / 5

Select stories from the original graphic novel, The World.

This comic book has to be the best comic book I have read so far this year. And of course as always I will explain everything in this review so if you are interested in hearing my thoughts about this comic book then keep reading my dear reader.

This comic book is a razor-sharp, viciously playful character study which lean showcase of Geoff Johns’ knack for psychological tension and dark wit which is needed fir a comic book about the Joker. 

This comic book fires on all cylinders. Because it is accessible for casual readers or experienced DC comic book readers, it is rewarding for diehards and this comic book is a gorgeously rendered by an art team that understands spectacle and subtext in equal measure. Which really shows how much effort the creators of this comic book put into making this comic book.

The unreliable narration is a very hard thing to do in both comic books and normal books. But this comic book nails the unreliable narration aspect of this comic book. The plot line of this comic book weaponizes point of view, letting us as readers feel Joker’s logic without endorsing it. Which made this whole comic book super interesting, enjoyable, compelling, unsettling and incredible fun for me personally.

This comic book has a very tight pacing and clean structure. Which made me give this comic book even more points for doing. Because every beat and scene in this comic book serves the theme and tone of this comic book perfectly. This comic book has no bloat, just escalating dread and punchline precision. Which made me love this comic book even more.

Batman’s presence in this comic book looms as counterpoint, but the focus is pure Joker and on all of his theater, his rules and his awful charisma which had me looking with heart-shaped eyes on this comic book. 

This comic book has the kinetic layouts, expressive inks, and cunning color shifts mirror Joker’s mood swings, amplifying tension without sacrificing readability.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

10-Page Preview! Right on the heels of the bestselling The Sunwell Trilogy comes this collection of stories from the Warcraft universe. Includes the first part of a three-part story written by Richard Knaak and illustrated by Jae-Hwan Kim, the creators of the original Warcraft series, as well as stories from Mike Wellman (Star Trek, Gone South), Dan Jolley (Alex Unlimited, Warriors), Carlos Olivares, and Troy Lewter (Mac Afro, Adomant).

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

I need to admit here that this preview for Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1 is a strong sampler that captures the breadth of Azeroth’s mythic scale and personal stakes which easily made me super interested in reading the full version of this comic book at the same time also read the entire comic book series of Warcraft universe. 

This preview teases multiple tones like heroic, tragic, and contemplative while staying approachable for fans who know the setting and inviting enough for curious newcomers like myself. Which made me give this preview some extra points for doing.

This preview has a rich and lore-friendly setup which really is the main thing which had grabbed my attention in the first place. Both Knaak and Wellman nod to familiar factions and conflicts without drowning or overwhelming me personally in exposition.

At the same time this preview has a varied storytelling flavors. Which in my opinion only adds to my overall liking of this preview. This preview offers us everything from battlefield grit to intimate character beats, the vignettes hint at an anthology with range rather than a single-note war tale

Each segment of this preview in my opinion plants a clean narrative question like motivations, mysteries, or moral dilemmas that made me want learn the full stories off.

The art samples we get in this preview balance Warcraft’s chunky armor, monstrous silhouettes, and expressive faces. Combat reads clean, and environments feel lived-in. Which in a way made me like this preview even more than I already did from just the characters and the plot line of this preview.

The characters in this preview are very well created. Because they are very likable, they have their own personalities and they have their own quirks which makes them stand out from the rest of the characters in this preview. Which made me give this preview some extra points for doing.

So will buy and read the full version of this comic book ? Yes I will. It might take some time for me to actually read the full version of this comic book because I have been way too optimistic when creating my TBR list for this year and I don’t know if I get the time to read the full version of this comic book this year. But I will read the full version of this comic book at some point in time.

I Give This Book 4 / 5

A young girl named Jane arrives at a new boarding school and befriends Sena, finding comfort in their budding friendship. However, as girls start vanishing one by one due to a mysterious illness, Jane and Sena grow closer. Yet, when Jane discovers that their school isn’t what it seems, and that her best friend is different…Can Jane break through to her friend, or is Sena lost to the darkness forever?

I gotta admit that this comic book is a pretty compact, quietly devastating gem which is filled with tender without being saccharine, sharp without being cynical.

There are a lot of chemistry between the characters in this comic book. The demon and the human lead click instantly, not through grand speeches but in the microbeats which is awkward humor, shared silences, and those revealing, sideways confessions.

The artwork of this comic book feels purposeful. Backstory arrives in deft brushstrokes, letting subtext do the heavy lifting.

This comic book swings from playful banter to aching vulnerability without jarring gear shifts, making the final notes feel earned

The visual storytelling aspect of this comic book has a lot of expressions and body language carry the heart of the story; layouts guide the eye with confident rhythm, saving splashy panels for emotional peaks.

The dialogues in this comic book are natural, lightly ironic, and precise which add enough flavor to define voices without crowding the page.

The pacing in this comic book is tight rise-fall-rise structure that respects the “one-shot” form, delivering set-up, complication, and catharsis in under a chapter’s worth of space.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

Sparrow and Crowe: The Demoniac of Los Angeles combines old-school horror with modern cinematic storytelling. Issue #1 begins the epic face-off of Sparrow and Crowe against Crowe’s biggest failure and greatest enemy when a powerful demon possesses the daughter of a Los Angeles crimelord. It’s a catch-22 for the duo, as they’re struck between both hell and the mob, with the girls life hanging in the balance.

I need to admit here that this comic book is one of the better comic books I have read so far. 

This comic book is a pretty confident, character-forward occult which managed to hook me in completely. Because it blends demonology with down-on-his-luck PI vibe which I found to to be very interesting, enjoyable and fun.

This comic book has a sharp, moody, and tightly paced storyline which I enjoyed a lot in this comic book. From the beginning of this comic book this comic book was able to hook me into it without over-explaining its universe or its lore. Which made me give this comic book some extra points for doing.

This comic book marries urban horror and hardboiled detective beats with ease, giving familiar tropes a fresh, pulpy edge. Which I personally had a lot of fun with while reading this comic book which is the main reason why I gave this comic book such a hide rating as I did.

There is a lot of character chemistry in this comic book between the 2 main characters of this comic book. Crowe’s weary skepticism plays nicely against Sparrow’s sharper instincts; their banter adds warmth to the bleakness. Which gave both of the characters more depth and more personalities.

The narrative of this comic book is sharp and focused. The plot line of this comic book keeps the case central while hinting at deeper mythos, resisting the urge to dump lore.

The atmosphere of this comic book has a tangible sense of dread runs through this comic book which involves the rituals which this comic book has feel dangerous, not decorative.

The visuals of this comic book favors grit and shadow, with compositions that emphasize isolation and menace. Creature design and sigil work are evocative without going overboard.

But I need to admit here that I wasnt a big fan of the artwork of this comic book which is the main reason why I gave this comic book 4 stars instead of 5. And which is the only problem I had with this comic book.

I Give This Book 4 / 5

The world is on the brink of extinction due to an ever-expanding disaster called the “Eternal Storm.” However, humanity has a new source of hope in this dying weapons which grant power beyond human understanding—the Ability Armaments. Two boys destined to inspire awe with their splendor set out on a journey. Ability Armaments in hand, they won’t stop until the world is saved!

This comic book gives us glimpses of an intriguing setup and a few sparks of momentum but the way this comic book is executed and presented to us makes this comic book feel like one of many shitty comic book I have read this year. 

This comic book have some good moments throughout. I mostly preferred the moments where the narrative had focused on the straightforward clash which made the comic book pretty interesting. 

At the same time this comic book gives us multiple teasers about rival factions and rules of engagement suggest a framework that could support richer stakes later on which would have been more enjoyable and interesting than this comic book.

In my opinion the characters in this comic book are very flat and shallow. The protagonists and rivals of this comic book feel like archetypes sketched in broad strokes, with motivations that read more like genre defaults than lived-in drives.

The characters in this comic book have also very minimal personalties to them which makes it pretty hard to tell them apart for me personally. 

This comic book has a very uneven pacing. There are long stretches of setup stall the story, then big moments arrive rushed, without the buildup needed to make them land.

The conflicts which are presented to us in this comic book resolve predictably, and the story rarely surprises which are either in plot turns or in how scenes are staged.

For the most part this comic book feels pretty repetitive. Because the training, posturing, and exposition cycles recur without adding new layers, making the middle third feel longer than it is.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

In the very near future, supernatural beings live among humans in peace, yet Jack Crimson finds his life as a werewolf frustrating, and wants nothing more than a cure. Desperate to free himself from this curse, he makes a series of decisions leading him down an unexpected path. Join Jack as he makes his way through this dark new world.

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview attempts to introduce a dark, gritty world filled with intrigue and action, but ultimately falls short due to weak storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and uninspired art.

To be very honest here I gotta say that this preview feels like a very rough draft rather than a polished preview for the full version of this comic book.

The artwork in this preview is very fun and cute. Because it has a moody, gritty tone that fits the series’ theme, with some interesting character designs.

At the same time this preview has a a good potential which the creators of this preview didn’t use fully. I find the idea of a secretive society with dark motives to be very interesting but the way it is presented to us makes me feel like the potential of this preview wasn’t fully used.

The plot in this preview is confusing and poorly structured, with abrupt scene changes and little context to understand the characters’ motivations or the world.

The characters in this preview lack depth, development, or clear personalities, making it hard to care about their fates.

The artwork in this preview is functional but uninspired, with bland panels and a lack of visual dynamism that could have heightened the story.

This preview has also a lot of pacing issues. Because the story in this preview drags in places and feels rushed in others, leading to a disjointed reading experience.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

Introduction to Street Fighter II Turbo Vol. 2: The final showdown begins! The Street Fighter tournament is in full swing, Shadaloo exerts its might power, and the mysterious and terrifying Akuma makes his final move… The epic conclusion to the Street Fighter II storyline is not to be missed!

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

This preview offers very little in terms of engaging story or quality art. This preview has issues with pacing, storytelling, and visuals make this a forgettable and frustrating for me personally.

The artwork in this preview is functional, with recognizable character designs, but it lacks energy and polish. 

The artwork in this preview is pretty bland, with awkward panel compositions and uninspired action sequences that do little to excite or immerse me.

If you want me to be very honest here that I gotta say that the artwork in this preview was easily my favorite part of this preview.

The narrative in this preview is pretty confusing and poorly structured, with scenes that jump abruptly and little to no context for new readers of the series as myself.

Overall the narrative of this previews feels very rushed and disorganized. Which has not helped me like this preview.

The characters in this preview are very shallow, with little development or motivation, making it hard to connect or care about their actions.

The story in this preview drags without purpose, and the tone is inconsistent, oscillating between awkward and uninspired.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 1 / 5

Zombie Tramp hits the open road, encountering all manner of oddities throughout the Southwest. From werewolf truckers, to “illegal” fight clubs, to lethal fast food chains. It’s enough to make her deadly detour to Detroit seem downright dreamy! Join a lineup of amazing new artists bringing the fan-favorite street walking dead’s latest open road adventures to life! Collects Zombie Tramp Ongoing 5-8.

Let me start this review by saying that this one is just a preview for the entire comic book. And I read it because I wanted to see if the full comic book was worth the money and time I would spend on it. And I’m gonna give you the answer for that at the end of this review.

I gotta admit that this preview is a disappointing read that fails to deliver any meaningful entertainment or engagement. Because I have heard a lot of good things about this one.

This preview has a clunky storytelling, uninspired art, and a lack of coherence, it’s a forgettable read that leaves little to recommend.

This preview has a unique premise. Because I find the idea of a zombie-themed biker story fun and interesting but it’s squandered here with poor execution. 

The story in this preview offers nothing new or interesting, relying on tired tropes and shock value rather than creativity or substance.

The artwork in this preview is functional, with average character designs and backgrounds, but it doesn’t elevate the story or add much to the experience.

The narrative of this preview is disjointed, with awkward dialogue and scenes that jump abruptly without clear purpose. It feels rushed and confusing.

The characters in this preview are flat and stereotypical, with no development or emotional connection, making it hard to care about what’s happening.

The tone of this preview is inconsistent and often feels crass for crass’s sake, which diminishes any potential fun or engagement.

So will I buy and read the full version of this comic book ? I don’t think I will. The main reason behind this is how poorly this preview was very uninteresting for me personally.

I Give This Book 1 / 5