Category: Comic Book Review

Discover the true meaning of terror as fright-masters Steve Niles and Kelley Jones bring this all-new series to life! In this issue, we watch as a very sad and lonely man reaches the end of his rope, only to discover he’s in way deeper than he ever imagined. It seems there’s an army of little demons in his garden, and he’s their next sacrifice!

This comic book has a huge dark and atmospheric dive into horror which I found to be very enjoyable and fun which worked for this book advantage.

This comic book has a very moody, suspenseful narrative that slowly unravels a mysterious and eerie world filled with secrets and supernatural tension.

The pacing in this comic book is deliberate, allowing the story to build a palpable sense of dread without relying on cheap scares.

The artwork in this comic book is a standout, perfectly complementing the storytelling of this comic book while adding a signature gothic style to this comic book.

The heavy shadows, haunting character designs, and intricate details which this comic book has, has create an unsettling atmosphere that lingers long after the page is turned.

The visuals of this comic book does an excellent job of evoking classic horror vibes while feeling fresh and engaging.

However the thing which I didn’t like about this comic book is the story in this comic book tends to be on the slower side when it comes to developing the storyline into something more than just being a forgetful storyline which readers will forgot when they finish this comic book.

I Give This Book 4 / 5

Every story has a beginning, and in the Comics, these stories sometimes begin in the Zero Issue, that now-standard issue that not only introduces you to the players, but sets the stage for the greater story to unfold! Now you can catch up on some of your favorite Aspen series with these relisted Zero issues for Fathom: Cannon Hawke and Dawn of War, Shrugged, and Soulfire: Chaos Reign!

I need to admit that this comic book was one of the best comic books ive read in my time. 

This comic book give me a explosive and captivating introduction to a thrilling series of Cannon Hawke, which I will easily keep reading in the future. Maybe not this year since I already have too many books and comic books I want to read this year but maybe next year or this year if I can manage to squeeze in this comic book series somewhere in time.

The storyline of this comic book have sucked me immediately into the plot of this comic book. Because it has the perfect blend of action, intrigue, and character-driven drama which I loved a lot in this comic book.

The narrative in this comic book is very good, enjoyable and very interesting. At the same time it has the perfect pacing and it gives us just enough backstory to engage us as readers without overwhelming people like me which this comic book is the introduction into the series.

The artwork in this comic book is very dynamic and beautifully detailed. At the same time the artwork is bringing a kinetic energy to every panel that perfectly matches the story’s intensity which easily made me give this comic book extra points for doing.

The character designs in this comic book are very striking. And the fight scenes are choreographed with clarity and flair, making the action sequences genuinely exciting to follow.

This comic book has also something that makes the script feel extra polish. And because of it the storyline is balancing emotional depth with high-stakes drama.

The world building aspect of this comic book feels rich and immersive, setting the stage for a series full of potential and excitement.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

Scratch9, the worlds greatest superhero cat returns for Free Comic Book Day with a special reprint issue #1 of the title and features all new cover art by Armand Villavert, Jr. Scratch9, as fans of the title already know, is the Eisner Award nominated all-ages comic book featuring a cat with the ability to summon any of his 9 lives to aid him in his adventures! Hermes Press’ Scratch9 FCBD issue will also offer bonus material and tons of surprises!

This one is another good comic book from the Scratch9 series. This is my second comic book in the series, and I need to admit that the more I keep reading in this series the more I like the series. 

This comic book is entertaining and charming addition to the Scratch9 series. This comic book has a good blend of humor, heart, and adventure in an accessible way.

This comic book gives us a concise story that captures the quirky personality of Scratch, the cat with nine lives, while keeping the narrative light and fun. 

The artwork in this comic book brings the characters to life with expressive designs and dynamic layouts, perfectly complemented with vibrant coloring. 

The artwork enhance the playful tone and keep the energy flowing throughout the story.

I need to admit that this comic book is less enjoyable than the previous comic book in the series I’ve read but this comic book is still fun and interesting. So easily I will keep reading this comic book series. Because I find to be very interesting and very enjoyable.

I Give This Book 4 / 5

Scratch9 drops all-new furry fury on Free Comic Book Day 2014 with a new special issue from Hermes Press. Cat of Nine Worlds – Part 1 The world’s greatest super-hero cat kicks off an all-new, full-length adventure! Scratch’s nemesis Dr. Schrödinger is back and out for revenge, and this time he’s not alone. The next great Scratch9 villain makes his debut here! This is a direct lead-in to this summer’s new Scratch9 monthly! Cat America, Dog America In this stand-alone adventure, Scratch teams up with Bo Obama and the witch cat Writh to rescue President Barack Obama! Run & Amuk Flip the Scratch9 issue over and you’ve got the new all-ages action title “Run & Amuk” from writer Rob M. Worley and artist Joshua Buchanan.

This comic book is a very delightful and engaging read. Which successfully captures the adventurous spirit of the Scratch9 series which I personally heard a lot of good things about.

The creators of this comic book made it a really fun read which has also a fast-paced story that have made me interested in reading the whole series. At the same time this comic book offers us enough charm and wit to appeal to longtime fans.

The narrative of this comic book balances humor, action, and heart. Which makes this comic book a well-rounded and enjoyable comic book which has gotten me sucked into this series which I will continue reading at some point in the future. 

The artwork in this comic book is very vibrant and expressive. The artwork perfectly complementing the playful tone of the story.

The characters in this comic book feel very lively and well created which made me give this comic book extra points for doing. 

The action sequences flow smoothly across the panels, keeping the momentum going throughout the issue.

In my opinion this comic book does an excellent job of introducing Scratch9’s unique world and personality without feeling rushed or incomplete. It left me personally with eagerness to dive deeper into the series

I Give This Book 4 / 5

Grizzled Action Lab veterans Jeremy Whitley (script) and Jason Strutz (art) bring a tale of myth and mystery with the release of The Order of Dagonet #1! When mythological creatures of ancient Britain return, the call goes out to England’s knights for help. Unfortunately, the call is answered by an aging rock god, a classically trained actor, a writer of boy wizard books, and a pop star in funny glasses!

This comic book introduces us as readers to a pretty unique and fresh take on Arthurian legend which has a modern twist. This comic book is blending fantasy and adventure in an intriguing setting. I personally found this aspect of this comic book to be very intriguing and interesting, which had build my expectations for this comic book pretty high as I was getting into this comic book.

The storytelling aspect of this comic book was very promise, offering an interesting premise and a cast of characters that could develop into something memorable. And here we arrive to the “but” aspect of this comic book. But this comic book sometimes struggles with pacing.

The pacing in this comic book is pretty uneven. Because at times the plot drags out for too long without going anywhere. But most of the time the plot feels very rushed which leaves a lot of interesting or intriguing parts of this comic book underexplored or underdeveloped because of how the plot rushes over some aspects of this comic book.

The artwork in this comic book is easily my favorite aspect of this comic book. The artwork here effectively conveys the mood and tone. At the same time the artwork gives us a solid character designs and atmospheric backgrounds that help ground the story. 

The artwork in this comic book is pretty appealing. But there are moments in the artwork where the action sequences could be clearer which weren’t. Which had impacting the overall flow of the story in this comic book in a negative way in my opinion here.

The characters in this comic book are pretty okay for the most part. The characters in this comic book weren’t the best I’ve seen in a comic book. Because the characters here lacked something that would make them unique and standout from the rest of the characters in this comic book. But also the characters in this book doesn’t have a lot of personalities to them.

I Give This Book 3 / 5

Special 13- page preview! More Green Hornet excitement from Dynamite as they present an incredible spin-off featuring the all-new Kato and the mysterious Black Hornet! Featuring elements direct from Kevin Smith’s unproduced screenplay, writer Ande Parks -joined by the sensational Ale Garza! – fills in the blanks on the new Kato, the old Kato and the mystery of the Black Hornet! ‘Not my Father’s Daughter’ is filled with excitement, action, intrigue and more – 5 issues of Fury as the world of Kato old and new is rocked forever and sets a course that intertwines with the destiny and legend of the Green Hornet!

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 preview which got me super hyped about reading this full version of this comic book. 

This preview is setting the stage for an exciting new comic book in the big Kato comic book universe which I have heard a lot of good things about throughout the years of me being on Goodreads and various reading groups.

The storyline in this preview was incredible, because it involves a lot of action and tension which promises a lot of good storyline in the full version of this comic book which of course had hooked me into in from the first page of this comic book.

This preview has sharp dialogue, dynamic pacing, and a fresh take on a amazing main character which Kato is in my opinion. And at the same time the story strikes a perfect balance of action, humor, and depth, capturing the essence of Kato’s adventurous spirit.

The artwork in this preview is vert stunning. Because it is vert vibrant, energetic, and packed with detailed panels that bring every scene of this preview into life. Which I really liked and which made me give this preview some extra points for doing.

The character designs in this preview are sharp, the fight scenes are fluid, and the visual storytelling keeps engaged me personally from start to finish.

At the same time this previews gives us multiple teasing moments where it gives us hints about fun and very interesting direction the full version of this comic book will give us.

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

Vicious creatures rule the day, but an even deadlier predator stalks the night. As one lone tribe of warriors struggles to stay alive, this new evil presence delivers a killer. With the death toll rising, and comrades missing, revenge takes over, and a journey is planned.

I need to admit that I was very skeptical about this comic book when I was getting into it. Because I had a long streak with reading shitty comic books before I got to this one. But after reading this comic book I need to admit that this comic book was easily one of the better comic books I’ve read in my time.

This comic book is the kickoff to the Soulfire saga. And I need to admit that this comic book is a spectacular kickoff to a series I never heard off, but which I will for sure continue sometime in the future.

This comic book gives us a captivating storytelling and breathtaking visuals which were the main reasons why I loved this comic book so much as I did. 

The creator of this comic book masterfully blends epic fantasy with emotional depth which I liked a lot. At the same time those things create an amazing narrative that is both grand in scope and intimately engaging.

This comic book gives a very thrilling tone, which is packed with suspense, magic, and complex characters who feel fully realized from the start which easily made me love this comic book as much as I did.

The world-building aspect in this comic book is very rich and immersive. Which had pulled me early into a universe where myth and modernity collide in the most exciting ways. And I gave this comic book some extra points for doing that.

The pacing in this comic book is very spot-on. At the same time the pacing does a lot of balancing action sequences with quieter, character-driven moments that deepen the story’s impact.

The characters in this comic book as I’ve said above are very well written. They have a lot of depth and emotions to them. Which really makes them very likable and relatable which I always look for characters in comic books and regular books to have if the author wants me to like the book / comix book and give it a good rating after I finish the comic book / book.

I Give This Book 5 / 5

21-Page Preview! Neela, or Neil as she prefers to be called, is transported to the land of the demons where she is Neelakshi, the blue-eyed dark maiden of an ancient prophecy. Her quest is to obtain Amrit, the nectar of immortality and give it to the demons, who are not the evil creatures of myth. On the contrary, the demigods appear to lust for power more than the demons. Will Neelakshi obtain Amrit? And will she hand it over to the demons

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 tries to introduce us to a rich, mythologically inspired world. But in doing so it struggles to make a strong first impression. Or even to make it memorable or interesting for people like me who’s this preview is first introduction to this comic book series.

This preview shows a promise and potential for this preview to could have been a good preview which would get me interested into continuing reading this series.

This preview feels rushed and somewhat confusing. At the same time this preview leaves key elements underdeveloped or unexplored which really annoyed me because I couldn’t get a clear picture if this series was good enough for me to get into.

The story in this preview tries to blend fantasy and adventure with cultural motifs, but the pacing hampers the build-up of tension and character depth.

At the same time the main character in this preview feels pretty underdeveloped. And the protagonist’s motivations are unclear.

The world-building in this preview is very weak. And I felt like this preview lacked a lot of context to fully engage me personally.

The artwork in this preview is competent but inconsistent, occasionally lacking the clarity and detail necessary to bring the narrative to life.

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

On one dark and blustery night, the townspeople of Nowhere, nestled all snug in their beds, dream of soft fluffy things wrapped in bows. In this strange land, The Stranger, dressed all in red, comes calling with eight tiny minions in tow, The Stranger swoops to the rooftops, and readies to descend down the stove-pipes. But White Bolt, awake and at the ready, is perched to say, ‘Howdy’. In the vein as the holiday specials of childhood, Chris Sheridan, Top Shelf brings you this amazing Guided View Native title just in time for a long winter’s solstice in the high desert.

This comic book tries to give us a good blend of holiday themes with action-packed storytelling. But in reality this comic book falls short of delivering a memorable or engaging read which would have been good enough for me to give it a good rating.

This comic book has a concept that had potential for being quirky, fun and interesting. But the way it is presented to us feels uneven and lacks the depth needed to hold the interested of the reader. Which happened to be while reading this comic book.

The pacing in this comic book is pretty uneven and awkward. Some of the scenes in this comic book are dragging with no end without much purpose and others rushing past key moments that could have added emotional weight or humor. 

The characters in this comic book come across as one-dimensional, making it very hard for me to connect or care about their journey. Which for me means a low rating, because if I cant connect or care about the characters’s journey I wont like the comic book / book. 

The artwork is in my opinion the best part of this comic book, but in the end the artwork doesn’t add much to elevate the story. Which again isnt a good thing for me personally.

There’s a sense that the issue leans too heavily on novelty without developing a strong narrative or meaningful themes.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

Oni Press presents the Oni Press Pride Spectacular, featuring previews of three LGBT-friendly Oni Press titles. The first is Merry Men, a historical retelling of the Robin Hood legend. Prince John has outlawed homosexuality in 13th century England. The second is Wet Moon, the graphic novel series by Jem and the Hologram artist Sophie Campbell! An unusually usual day-to-day story in the Deep Sout.And the third is a sneak peek of Katie O’Neill’s Princess Princess Ever After, available this September! 

I gotta be honest here and admit that this comic book is one of the worst comic books I’ve read so far in my life and thats saying something because I read quiet a few handful of very bad comic books in my time.

This comic book had the potential to be very good and enjoyable. But after all it wasn’t, because this comic book feels very disjointed and lacks the emotional resonance.

At the same time this comic book has a narrative lacks the cohesion necessary to engage us as readers in a way that would make us want more rather than closing this comic book as fast as possible.

The writing style in this comic book feels very superficial and cliché at times which made me really annoyed at times while reading this comic book.

The stories in this comic book are very rushed and underdeveloped, which leaves little room for character growth or genuine connection. Which in my opinion is never good thing.

The artwork in this comic book, is good enough for me but it lacks to compensate for the weak storytelling which this comic book gives us.

The visuals in this comic book do little to elevate the material or bring the characters to life in a compelling way.

I Give This Book 1 / 5