The most wholesomely self-indulgent thing you can do this summer is stretch out with A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Becky Chambers’ new novella about a travelling monk philosophizing with a thoughtful robot. Go ahead and nestle into a functional utopia for a little while—pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy it.
REVIEW: Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #4 Is a Perfect Conclusion to a Great Series
Mariko Tamaki and Gurihiru’s Thor & Loki: Double Trouble #4 is a perfect conclusion to a series that has been consistently great. Following up on the ending of the previous issue, #4 wraps up the miniseries with a journey through an alternate universe in search of a magical orb. Following Thor and Loki’s encounter with Jane Foster…
INTERVIEW: Mohsen Ashraf, Patrick Meaney, and Jeff Edwards Explore the Cost of Empathy in Syphon
If you had the ability to take away the pain of others by carrying the burden yourself, could you do it? Would you? Featuring a story by Mohsen Ashraf, written by Patrick Meaney, and illustrated by Jeff Edwards, Top Cow explores this very question in the new series, Syphon.
Previously… on Comics: Light and Refreshing
Light on news this week, but thankfully, it’s moslty on the positive side!
Exclusive Preview: Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comic Digest #295
If you’re a big fan of Veronica Lodge, Betty Cooper, and/or Cheryl Blossom, then the next issue of Betty and Veronica Jumbo Comic Digest #295 will be just what you’re looking for! Crammed with summer stories and hot-weather hijinks, it’s sure to delight readers young and old. Keep reading to see the issue’s cover art, plus…
Last Week’s Episode: Hurricane Season
It’s rainy where I am but I’m hoping it’s nicer where you are. But if not, don’t worry, there’s a plethora of entertainment here (and also, Leverage: Redemption just dropped).
REVIEW: Blood Anthology Has a Beating Heart
When a new comic appears in my mailbox, it’s hard to resist. And while I tried to wait, Krew was no exception. The texture of the book was the first thing that captured me. The physical feel of it combined with the design. KREW in two different shades of glossy red that stood out from…
REVIEW: Barbaric #1 – What Rhymes with Owen?
Owen was a good barbarian. Good, as in, being good at fighting, drinking, and fucking. There’s no indication of whether or not he did these things with ill intent. He just seemed to enjoy doing barbarian-y things, as barbarians do. But a trio of witches has deemed his actions and his role in some greater…
REVIEW: Allergic: A Graphic Novel Is a Balm
What happens when you love animals, but can’t touch any of them?! Middle-schooler Maggie has always dreamed of having a pet of her own, of having that special someone by her side, especially since her parents are too preoccupied with an upcoming baby, and her twin brothers are busy playing with each other. On her…
REVIEW: Planet-Size X-Men #1 Teleports Us to Mars
Humans of the planet Earth. While you slept, another world changed.
REVIEW: New Decade, New Blood: Vampires Never Get Old
For several years now, various internet wags have provided statistics indicating that the comparative popularity of zombies and vampires correlate with US political administrations: zombies have peak periods when Republicans are in power, while vampires have their boom years when the Democrats hold the White House. How seriously this data should be taken is debatable; but…
REVIEW: X-Factor #10 Ends With a Whimper
After a banger of a penultimate issue, X-Factor comes to a close on issue #10, sliding right under the wire for Pride Month. Unfortunately, the abruptly canceled book doesn’t manage to nail the ending, instead hastily wrapping up plotlines and leaving us with one helluva cliffhanger.