Category: Comic Book Review

Marvel’s Silver-level FCBD title provides two exciting tales connected to the coming major storylines in Venom, Amazing Spider-Man and Black Cat from top creators Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, Jed MacKay, Patrick Gleason and more!

I gotta admit that this comic book was one of the best comic book I have read in a while now.

I need to admit here that this comic book is a very good introduction to the marvel comic books. Because this book perfectly captures the intensity, humor, and complexity of these iconic characters like Spiderman and venom.

The artwork in this comic book bring every scene to life, from explosive battles to quieter character moments which easily made me give this comic book some extra points for doing.

The pacing in this comic book is very good because its stable throughout this entire comic book. Which I couldn’t say about a lot of comic books I had read recently.

The plot line in this comic book is very engaging. The story is well well made and in a way the story has a lot layers to it but at the same time it is balancing the heroics and darker themes without losing the fun. 

The plot of this comic book has easily hooked me into the plot line and I just couldn’t stop reading this comic book until I was completely done with it.

Spider-Man and Venom are both portrayed in this comic book with a lot of depth to them. Both of those characters had showed their strengths, vulnerabilities, and complex relationship which made me like this comic book even more than I already did.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

This manga has been made into a movie and a TV drama in japan.”I wish we could just spend all our high school days sittin’ and chattin’ by this river.” This seven chapter volume is a collection of the funky, off-the-wall, and sometimes cynical after-school conversations between Seto and Utsumi, two high-schoolers from the Kansai region of Japan.

This comic book tries to blend slice-of-life humor with a sports theme but in my opinion this falls flat in is presented to us as readers. 

The characters in this comic book feel very underdeveloped and like the creators of this comic book didnt exactly know what they were doing when it came down to the characters. 

The characters feel overly stereotypical in this comic book. At the same time the characters in this comic book lack nuance which made it hard for me personally to connect or care about their journeys.

The plot in this comic book is just as underdeveloped and unexplored as the characters in this comic book. Which really annoyed me a lot because the plot in this comic book had a lot of potential to it. 

The pacing in this comic book is all over the place. Because some scenes are dragging on without an end while other scenes are very rushed especially through important moments.

The humor aspect of this comic book, really misses the mark in my opinion. Because the humor which the creators tried to go with felt more cringy to me than actually being funny. 

The artwork in this comic book was easily my favorite aspect of this comic book because of how cute and clean it was. The artwork made it very easy to follow the characters and action. 

The artwork is the only reason why I gave this comic book 2 stars instead of one star. Which in my opinion speaks for itself how good the artwork was that it made me give this comic book a whole star more to the rating. 

I Give This Book 2 / 5

TOP COW’S TOP-SELLING SERIES RETURNS IN A GROUND-BREAKING WAY! Top Cow celebrates its 20th anniversary with the return of the series that started it all: CYBER FORCE! Top Cow founder MARC SILVESTRI (THE DARKNESS, Incredible Hulk) returns to his first Image series as co-writer, art director and cover artist! Co-writer MATT HAWKINS (THINK TANK, LADY PENDRAGON) and artist KHOI PHAM (Mighty Avengers, Daredevil) join SILVESTRI to bring you a contemporary re-imagining rooted in cutting edge, real world technology. Carin Taylor, codenamed Velocity, has escaped from the CDI controlled Millennium City and is desperately trying to find the one man she believes can help her prevent the end of the world. When she runs a group of other CDI escapees, will they help her… or turn their backs?

I need to admit here that this comic book gives us a pretty solid sci-fi action and an on-ramp to the franchise’s transhuman corporate-conspiracy roots, without fully distinguishing itself from other cyberpunk-adjacent team books.

I need to admit that the plot in this comic book is very interesting because it talks about corporate surveillance, predictive algorithms, and bio-augmentation which I personally found to be very fun and enjoyable.

However when it comes to the characters in this comic book I had a very hard time telling the characters apart. Because all of the characters in this comic book felt like the same person because they had very similar personalities to each other. 

The world building aspect of this comic book sometimes leans on tell over show, slowing momentum between action beats. Which hasn’t worked for me personally which is the reason why I haven’t given this comic book a higher rating.

The artwork in this comic book are very polished which was easily my favorite aspect of this comic book. The tech designs and cybernetic detail are standout because of how good they were. 

Cool palettes and neon which this comic book has accents sell the cyberpunk vibe without tipping into visual noise.

I Give This Book 3 / 5

Part one! Joe Beck is an auto mechanic with the worst luck in the world, and since a young age, his accidents have introduced him to every hospital employee within a sixty-mile radius. In Annie Hall, Woody Allen divides everyone into the Horrible and the Miserable. Joe unfortunately falls into both categories. To get the girl of his dreams Joe must discover his affliction, ‘The Pixie Curse,’ and find out how to redeem a mistake he made many years ago.

I need to admit here that this comic book has a charming premise and flashes of playful mischief, but the execution of the plot in this comic book feels uneven.

This comic book struggles to land its tone which is caught between whimsical fantasy and broader slapstick and it is resulting in a start that’s more cute concept than compelling comic. In a way because of this problem this comic book fails to engage me or interested me personally long enough to give this comic book a good rating.

The core idea of this comic book has pretty impish, storybook appeal that could support quirky adventures. But in my opinion the only audience this comic book will appeal to are young children who are learning to read and we want to give them something fun enough for them to not lose interest in reading.

This comic book has a very straightforward plot line to it while also trying to make some jokes to appear as humors to add light and breezy mood to the whole comic book.

The characters in this comic book, has a feel to them that makes them more as archetypes with limited interiority than anything else that I want the characters to be so that I can give the comic book a good rating. Because of this its very hard for me personally to invest in the characters’s stakes or journeys throughout this comic book.

This comic book has also a pretty inconsistent tone to it. Because this comic book keeps jumping from winking fantasy to noise-and-chaos humor which made me feel like the creators of this comic book couldn’t make up their minds on which way to go with.

The same thing can be said about the very uneven pacing of this comic book. Because there are some scenes which seem like they are on a marathon of how fast they are, while other moments in this comic book are very very slow. In my opinion because of this the plot feels more like a string of bits than a fully developed plot line.

The artwork in this comic book is in my opinion the best part of this comic book. Because it is very clean and cute at times. 

I Give This Book 2 / 5

It’s been nearly 50 years since the death of Ezra. Kade is alone and is losing meaning in his life. Unable to sleep, the gothic demon hunter pushes forward walking to new lands and a new adventure. Kade is an ageless entity and his story will span over 3,500 years across various regions and eras.

I need to admit here that this comic book is a very striking, self-assured comic book in the Kade comic book series. 

This comic book has a lot of confidence and it is blending dark fantasy and mythological echoes into a sleek, cinematic prologue. Which I really liked a lot in this comic book.

This comic book has a lot of Eastern mythology which works amazing with the Kade’s brooding, immortal-loner ethos without feeling gimmicky. In a way it is evocative rather than expository, which keeps the mystique intact.

It gives us a fair share of world-building, stakes, and a hook which made me at least want to read deeper into this series. At the same time this comic book does all three with lean dialogue and confident scene transitions, never bogging down in lore-dumps.

Kade in this comic book across as purposeful, restrained, and morally complex. Which in a way made me like him even more than I already did from reading previous comic books in this series. 

The artwork in this comic book has a stark contrasts and cinematic compositions. Panel layouts guide the eye cleanly, and the action choreography lands with clarity and heft. The visual tone feels appropriately austere—almost ritualistic.

The brooding palettes and deliberate of the artwork in this comic book in a way underscore the story’s spiritual and violent currents. At the same time it gives the story a satisfying balance between close-quarters grit and wider, symbolic tableaux.

The writing style in this comic book keeps things spare and meaningful, in a way it is trusting the art to carry subtext

I can easily say that I will be continuing reading this series, because the more I read of it the more I seem to like it.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

Look hard into the storm clouds. You may yet see her, mounted on her electric steed, streaking past. The last hero of the West… THE MOTORCYCLE SAMURAI! It’s been called “the new benchmark for indie digital comics.” Now discover the mad genius of The Motorcycle Samurai for yourself, as Chris Sheridan does the brings his creation to print! Top Shelf celebrates FREE COMIC BOOK DAY with 24 pages of full-color action, whetting appetites around the world for the future release of The Motorcycle Samurai graphic novel. Now saddle up and let’s ride!

This comic book tires to give us an exciting blend of action and martial arts wrapped in a unique premise, but unfortunately, it falls short in execution. Which had really disappointed me a lot because I had some high hopes for this comic book because I have read some very good comic books recently.

The storyline in this book feels rushed and somewhat underdeveloped which had left me with more questions than answers and little emotional connection to the characters. Which had disappointed me a bit.

The pacing in this comic book is pretty uneven, with scenes that jump quickly without sufficient buildup or payoff.

The concept of this comic book has had some potential. But the narrative doesn’t do enough to fully explore it or create a compelling hook.

The artwork in this comic book is competent but overall lacks the detail and energy needed to elevate the story or make the action sequences truly engaging. Overall, the visuals feel generic and don’t leave a lasting impression.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

Ivan the Terrible grew Moscow from a medieval nation state to an empire, but he had help. The machinations he used were terrible to behold, as he made a deal with Beelzebub. Kade has been working both sides of this nightmare, except instead of these two being at odds, they are in theory both allies, with each is trying to get the upper hand on the other. Beelzebub hasn’t recognized Kade as the Demon Hunter, but when he begins to realize that Kade will rise to a higher level of power, he plots Kade’s assassination.

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 us as readers kind of intriguing glimpse into a supernatural world with potential, but ultimately feels like a somewhat uneven introduction to the comic book series of Kade.

This preview presents a story that blends mystery and action, though it struggles to fully develop its characters or plot within the limited preview format. 

The narrative which this preview has, has some moments of promise, with hints at a deeper mythology and personal stakes for the protagonist, but the pacing feels rushed, leaving little room for emotional connection or world-building.

While the setup of this preview is interesting at times, it doesn’t quite hook me at the very least as strongly as it could have if the preview was more improved and added something to the plot or setup of this preview.

The artwork in this preview is clean and serviceable, effectively conveying the mood and action, but it lacks the distinctive flair that might elevate the story visually.

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

SPECIAL 22-PAGE PREVIEW! In the golden age of piracy, Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and Black Bart Roberts, the three most reviled pirates in history, contend for the most sacred prize the world has ever known — the lost Relics of Christ! This absolute edition collects the entire sold-out series hailed by critics and fans alike as “Pirates of the Caribbean meets Indiana Jones.” Featuring a cover illustration by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night).

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 us as readers a very captivating blend of action, mystery, and supernatural elements that immediately grabbed my attention and didn’t let it go until the very end of this preview.

This preview has a story that is crafted with both suspenseful and immersive, introducing intriguing characters and a plot filled with secrets and danger. Which I really liked in this preview and because of this I got very interested in reading the full version of this comic book.

The pacing in this preview is very well-balanced, keeping the tension high without rushing through key developments. Which made me give this preview some extra points for doing because a lot of comic books and previews I’ve read in my time had a lot of issues with uneven pacing. But this preview doesn’t have this problem.

The artwork in this preview is a standout feature, combining gritty textures with dynamic layouts that enhance the story’s dark and thrilling atmosphere. I personally liked the artwork in this preview a lot because in my opinion the artwork really adds a lot of good things and interested into this preview. 

The character designs are expressive and detailed, while the action sequences flow smoothly, making for an engaging visual experience.

The only thing which I didn’t like about this preview is that it leaves a lot of questions unanswered which really pissed me off. but at the same time this preview effectively sets the stage for an exciting series ahead.

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

10-Page Preview! 1892. Siberia. Kade has found Lucifer and he’s become the leader of a tribe of Cossacks. Kade uncovers him as a demon, but Lucifer has set a trap and the Cossack tribe make a sport of hunting him across the Siberian steppe. 1941. Making his way through masses of fleeing refugees and a retreating Soviet army, Kade learns they’re being driven away by a Panzer division commanded by Lucifer in the guise of an SS General. Demons! Nazis! An army of the dead marching under the swastika! Kade is knee deep in the middle of this madness and is once again on the hunt!

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 is an outstanding introduction to a gripping series which is pretty much new to me. This preview masterfully blends supernatural intrigue with compelling character drama which I found to be very interesting and enjoyable

The storytelling in this preview is pretty sharp and immersive. In a way the storytelling have draw me into the richly crafted world filled with mystery and suspense plot which this preview has.

The narrative in this preview strikes a perfect balance between action and emotional depth, making Kade a protagonist I personally can truly root for and like him a lot.

The artwork in this preview truly elevates the story immensely. Because the artwork is very stunning and the detailed character expressions bring the world and its inhabitants to vivid life.

The artwork has a huge moody atmosphere and strong visual storytelling which perfectly complement the tone of the script, making every page a visual treat. Which I gave this preview extra points for having.

I gotta say that this preview sets a strong foundation for the full version of this comic book. At the same time this preview is teasing us a lot with the exciting developments to come while delivering a satisfying and engaging read on its own.

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 5 / 5

Howard Lovecraft stars in an all-new adventure with the events leading up to the animated feature film Howard Lovecraft & The Kingdom of Madness starring Christopher Plummer, Mark Hamill, and Jeffrey Combs. The book also includes a new story from The Steam Engines of Oz that lead up to the events before the animated feature film starring Ron Perlman, William Shatner, and Juliane Hough! And, being a big book of summer fun, there’s also games, puzzles, contests, augmented reality, and animation tips from the pros!

I gotta admit here that I really really liked this comic book, maybe not loved it but it was very close to me loving this comic book. 

This comic book has H.P Lovecraft as its main character and the entire comic book revolves around the monsters H.P Lovecraft made in his stories. I personally am very nostalgic about H.P Lovecraft’s stories since his stories I reviewed on this website was what got me a lot of recurring readers. 

This comic book is overall wonderfully crafted comic that perfectly blends whimsical adventure with Lovecraftian themes suitable for readers of all ages.

The storytelling in this comic book strikes the perfect balance between playful humor and thrilling fantasy, making it an very engaging and accessible read for all ages no matter if you are 8-years-old or 80-years-old.

This comic book gives us a very good introduction to the Howard Lovecraft comic book series which I’m only getting started with and still trying to decide if I should commit to one more series even though I’m currently in the middle of a lot of book and comic book series.

The characters in this comic book, are pretty good. We don’t get a lot of characters in this book but those characters we do get in this comic book are very decent. 

For me personally the characters have a lot of improvement in this comic book series, because they aren’t as great and good as they could have been if the characters in this series were fully explored and introduced to us as readers. 

The artwork in this comic book is amazing. Its easily my favorite part of this comic book because of how it brings the monsters H.P Lovecraft has created in his stories during his time. At the same time the monsters aren’t very scary because this book leans more towards the younger readers than the hardcore horror fans readers.

I Give This Book 5 / 5