Tag: 2 Star Reviews

New readers and fans alike can find everything they need to know about Charismagic in this debut Charismagic Primer issue! Revisit volumes one, two and the The Death Princess mini-series, as well as key character highlights, hidden secrets of magic, a timeline of key moments to know for Volume 3 and so much more…All for less than a quarter! These Aspen Anniversary edition primer issues are the perfect compliment to discover more about Aspen’s upcoming slate of returning titles!

This comic book aims to introduces people like me who hasn’t read this series before, to this comic book series. I gotta admit that this comic book has a very unique blend of magic and charisma which really gave a lot of expectations for this comic book. 

In reality this comic book struggles a lot to deliver a compelling experience and a good story which would get people like me hocked into this comic book series which I never read before.

This comic book gives us a concept for this comic book which had a lot of potential to be very good and to get me very interested in this series. But the way this concept was presented to us, really falls flat due to uneven pacing and a lack of clear direction in the storytelling. 

At the same time the narrative which this comic book has feels very scattered and it makes it really for me difficult to fully engage with the characters in this comic book or story this comic book tries to give us.

The artwork in this comic book has some very good moments and has good visuals. But at the same time the artwork in this comic book lacks the polish and details which would have elevated the overall presentation if the details and the feeling of being polished was present in the artwork in this comic book.

Some panels in the artwork in this comic book feel very rushed and underdeveloped, which had pretty much distracted me from the immersion which the artwork tries to give us.

The dialogues in this comic book occasionally comes across as awkward or forced, which made the emotional part of this comic book diminishing in a way.

At the same time this comic book gives us glimpses of interesting ideas which the creators maybe had which could have been used to make this comic book better. But in reality this comic book doesn’t use does glimpses of interesting ideas it has, which really makes this comic book lose its potential that it had.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

Don’t worry – it’s not really blank! (Well, kind of…) Before the world’s worst superheroes explode back into stores in December, get a “look” at the superpower mayhem that rising star Daniel Kibblesmith (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) and eye-popping artist Kano (Daredevil) are cooking up right here – plus a special surprise guest appearance by Eisner Award-nominated artist Joe Eisma (Archie)!

I need to admit here that this comic book had a potential to bring a fresh and quirky twist to the beloved dysfunctional superhero duo. But unfortunately this comic book didnt use the potential it had.

This comic book starts very good and gives us a lot of expectations for it, but the deeper we get into this comic book the more the expectations begin to go out in the flames which really disappointed me a lot personally.

The writing of this comic book has a playful tone which paints this comic book is a good and fun way which made me give this comic book some extra points for doing.

The storyline of this comic book in a way lacks the sharp wit and engaging chemistry which would make this comic book actually good beyond only having a potential to have a good story.

The pacing in this comic book is pretty uneven, because some scenes in this comic book are dragging unnecessarily while others race by without enough development.

The artwork in this comic book is pretty vibrant and energetic. Which was the best aspect of this comic book in my opinion.

The artwork in this comic book, is capturing the chaotic spirit of the characters very well and which is the reason why I say that the artwork was the best aspect of this comic book. 

But there are times where the artwork struggles with clarity in action sequences, making it harder to follow the flow of the story.

This comic book, tries to be humanistic and funny at times. But the humor in this comic book feels very forced which makes the humor miss the mark of being funny and overall makes the humor very cringy.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

10-Page Preview! For Adam Grey, dying in a car crash is only the beginning of his nightmare. Stranded on the Dead Highway with only a strange homeless man for guidance, separated from his beloved fiance, Sarah, and hunted by motorcycle-riding demons intent on feeding on his human memories, Adam soon discovers that there are, in fact, fates much worse than death. Confronted by a mysterious and powerful astral entity, Adam has only one choice Allow the entity to use him as a vehicle through which it can wreak havoc on the living world, or never see Sarah again!

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 introduces to us a mysterious and shadowy world with potential for depth and intrigue. Which in a end this preview doesn’t live up to.

The concept in this preview is promising. But it was like the creators of this preview didn’t know how to make this preview good and live up to the promising concept it has.

The narration of this preview lacks clarity and cohesion, making it difficult for me to fully grasp the plot or its direction. Which made it very hard for me to like this preview or be interested in buying and reading the full version of this comic book.

The characters in this preview have some hints of complexity but for the majority of this preview the characters remain very underdeveloped. Which for me is a big “no no”.

The protagonist’s motivations and background are not sufficiently explored which left me not caring about the protagonist or get investment in his journey.

The artwork in this preview effectively captures the dark and atmospheric tone of the story which is the only good thing I have to say about this preview.

The illustrations alone cannot compensate for the disjointed narrative. The style aligns with the mood but doesn’t enhance the storytelling clarity.

This preview tries to give us the themes of mystery and morality are suggested but they aren’t thoroughly explored in this preview. The potential for thematic richness exists, yet the lack of narrative focus prevents these elements from resonating effectively with me personally.

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

In the near future, an already unstable world alliance is set into turmoil when a trio of American teens (David, Carrie, & Dean) are arrested in a foreign country and forced to participate in a highly-televised and brutally twisted version of the Olympic Games called The Deathsport Games. A cadre of sadistic Sportsmen stand between the three youths and their freedom, but losing the games means losing their lives. It’s post-apocalyptic sports adventure at it’s finest with high speed action sequences written by Ain’t It Cool News’ Mark L. Miller and gritty art by newcomer Roy Stewart!

I heard a lot of good about this comic book series, so thats the reason why I decided to give this comic book a shot. And I gotta admit here that I wasn’t a big fan of this comic book. But 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.

This comic book tires to blend sci-fi, action, and a touch of campy charm, which was a fun and interesting premise for me. But ultimately this comic book falls short of its potential.

The story itself in feels disjointed and lacks the thrilling momentum which I’ve heard was big in this series. But this comic book didn’t live up to the hype of this comic books series. 

The premise of this comic book revolves around an arena where combatants engage in deadly games for survival, which sounds promising. But the way the premise is presented to us leaves much to be desired. Because of how flat and one-dimensional the premise is presented us as.

The characters in this comic book are very shallow and one-dimensional. They dont have nay personalities or something which would make them standout and be memorable for us as readers. The characters’s motivations feel thinly sketched and very underdeveloped. 

The dialogues in this comic book have some humor to them occasionally. But for the most part the dialogues feel very flat but also they lack the sharp wit or memorable lines that could elevate the experience.

The creators of this comic book tried to create a dystopian world filled with intrigue and danger in this comic book. But the narrative we actually got in this comic book often stumbles over itself, leading to a pacing that feels uneven and sluggish.

The action scenes in this comic book are sometimes confusing and fail to deliver the adrenaline rush that which I expected to see in this comic book.

The artwork in this comic book was really the highlight of this entire comic book. Because t was very vibrant and it played well with the storyline of this comic book.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

SWING INTO ADVENTURE WITH SPIDEY! Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles will face off against Green Goblin, Doc Ock and more in this FREE spectacular special. Filled with easy-to-read comic stories based on the hit Disney Junior show, this book is perfect for the youngest readers aged 5-7. Young fans will even be able to test their wall-crawling skills with thrilling interactive activity pages! Kids will love this not-to-be-missed the perfect primer for the newest generation of Spider-Fans!

Once again we are talking about another comic book from the “Spidey And His Amazing Friends” comic book series.  I need to admit here that Im starting to get a little bored of this series, so I’m gonna take a little break from it. But lets get into this review without making the intro longer than it already is.

This comic book presents a simple storyline featuring Spider-Man and his friends in a series of fun escapades they have in this comic book. 

The concept in this comic book is pretty appealing for kids between the ages of 5 and 7. But reading it as an adult, I gotta admit that the narrative feels predictable and lacks complexity. 

The characters in this comic book are portrayed with their characteristic charm and energy which they had in the previous comic book from this series which I already talked about in the near past.

The character development and depth is still very minimal because as always this comic book (and this whole series so far at least) focuses more on action sequences than on meaningful interactions or growth.

The artwork in this comic book is bright and colorful, effectively capturing the playful tone of the comic. Even thou the artwork is very appealing, the artwork doesn’t compensate for the lack of narrative depth. The style is lively but doesn’t enhance the storytelling significantly

This comic book gives us the theme of teamwork and friendship. Which feel not fully explored because of their superficial manner for an adult. While these positive messages are suitable for children, their presentation lacks the depth needed to make a lasting impression.

I Give This Book 2 / 5

SWING INTO ADVENTURE WITH SPIDEY! Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles will face off against Green Goblin, Doc Ock and more in this FREE spectacular special. Filled with easy-to-read comic stories based on the hit Disney Junior show, this book is perfect for the youngest readers aged 5-7. Young fans will even be able to test their wall-crawling skills with thrilling interactive activity pages! Kids will love this not-to-be-missed the perfect primer for the newest generation of Spider-Fans!

Once again we are talking about another comic book from the “Spidey And His Amazing Friends” comic book series. I gotta admit here that lately I’ve been in my superhero comic book phase and reading all of the superhero comic book I could get my hands on. But lets get into the review before I start talking about my phase on the superhero comic books phase of reading.

This comic book is offering us a lighthearted story which is of course featuring Spider-Man and his friends tackling various challenges as the previous comic books in this series I talked about.

The concept in this comic book is of course meant to be appealing for children which means that aren’t much of character depth being them being likable and relatable.

As I adult reading this comic book, I gotta admit here that the storyline lacks depth and complexity because this comic book is very simplistic and predictable. Which shouldn’t come across as a shock factor since this comic book (and the whole series) is meant for kids between 5 and 7 years old.

The characters in this comic book are very energetic and charming. Just as they were in the previous comic books from this series I talked about. Still the character development in this comic book (and in the previous 2 books I read in this series) us very minimal. Because this comic book focuses more on quick action to keep kids engaged rather than character growth or meaningful interactions between the characters. 

The artwork in this comic book is very colorful and lively, capturing the playful essence of the comic. The artwork is very appealing and bright, which is under stable. The artwork is engaging but don’t add significant value to the story in general.

This comic book gives us the theme of friendship and teamwork, but those themes are explored in a superficial manner. Since it doesn’t go into the depth of those themes. 

I Give This Book 2 / 5

Learn about nutrition and sugar through comics! Follow the adventures of Midori and Perla, a Cookie Monster and a few friends as they go on an adventure to discover why Perla still feels hungry after eating a big meal. Includes a teacher’s guide.

Yet again we are talking about another comic book in the “Monster Me” comic book series. I gotta admit here that Ive already read a few comic book in this series and I start getting tired of this series. So after I read this comic book I decided to put this series on hold for awhile. Without making the introduction longer than it needs to be lets get in the review of this comic book.

The story in this comic book is of course about the protagonist of this series, facing new challenges tied to the metaphor of body chemistry and transformation. Which was okay for the most part. But I gotta admit here that this comic book gotta be the weakest comic book in this whole series in my opinion of course.

The narrative of this comic book feels very scattered and at the same time it lacks cohesion in a way. Because it jumps back and forward in the storyline which made me very confused while reading this comic book. 

At the same time some of the plot points in this comic book felt very underdeveloped and unexplored because at times the plot points were very shallow and it didn’t go into details of this plot points but barely mentioning them.

The characters in this comic book is still relatable as in the previous comic book in this series I talked about in the past. But in a way his character development stoped in this comic book, because he didn’t seem to improve as a character or grow as a character since the previous comic book I’ve read in this series. 

The side characters in this comic book just the same as in the previous books I’ve read in this series. Which means that the side characters add some humor and charm to the storyline of this comic book. But the side characters are still largely one-dimensional and without any personalities which would make them standout for themselves. 

Overall the characters in this book (and in the whole series in general) feel very superficial, missing opportunities for deeper emotional engagement. Because of how flat and shallow they seem.

The artwork in this comic book is very good because it is vibrant and colorful. The artwork also captures the whimsical nature of the storyline which takes place in this comic book. 

However the artwork at times feel very clustered and distracting from the the storyline of this comic book. And the artwork as good as it is, it still doesn’t compensate for the story’s shortcomings. 

This comic book gives us the themes of self-discovery and change. But I gotta admit here that those themes feel very unexplored and somehow underdeveloped. 

I Give This Book 2 / 5