Gourmand, comic artist, and writer Franckie Alarcon puts his love of food on the page with his “The Secrets of” series of graphic novels, which NBM has published and translated to English for the first time. But the native charm of Alarcon’s illustrations and his beautiful color work clashes with such high levels of hero…
REVIEW: Deadpool: Black, White and Blood #1 is a Gory Good Time
The first issue of this brand-new Deadpool miniseries — drawn and inked entirely in black and red — is a bloody, funny scream.
Archie Comics Pubwatch: September 2021
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for the month of September! I’m Lisa, reporting from a corner booth at Pop’s Chock ‘lit Shoppe, and here’s this month’s news! In this month’s Archie Comics Pubwatch, Big Ethel Energy launches on WebToons, Dan Parent has a Kevin Keller Kickstarter running, and much more!
REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Annual #1 Aims for the Stars and Lands in Eternia
Annual issues usually feature one long story, but are you willing to pay full price for a Guardians of the Galaxy annual about Hercules — featuring the backstory of The Prince of Power — and the sixth part of a continuing Nick Fury story? As good as the writing and art are, the whole enterprise…
REVIEW: Spider-Man: The Spider’s Shadow #5 Spins a Sticky Web
There are some blips in this fifth issue, but the lion’s share of Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow is a nervy, eerie book that may be the best horror title Marvel’s published in the last five years.
REVIEW: Female Force: Selena is a Heartbreaker, But Not For The Reasons You Think
I have mixed feelings about this comic book take on the life of the tragically slain Tejano singer Selena. Adults may be a bit appalled by its narrative choices; younger readers, however, might learn something new.
Archie Comics Pubwatch: August 2021
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for the month of August! I’m Lisa, reporting from a corner booth at Pop’s Chock ‘lit Shoppe, and here’s this month’s news! In this month’s Archie Comics Pubwatch, Archie Horror is BACK, baby! Also Sabrina Crossover news, Bite-Sized Archie reaches print, more Archieverse radio dramas, and much more!
REVIEW: W.E.B of Spider-Man #2 Weaves a Fun Spell
W.E.B. of Spider-Man #2 is a fun series that will likely please older kids and teenagers with its sprightly can-do attitude. Older collectors might not find it an essential pull, but it’s still a fun read.
REVIEW: WWE The New Day: Power of Positivity #1 Rocks
WWE The New Day: Power of Positivity #1 is playful, thought-provoking character study that mixes in-storyline wrestling elements with real bits of backstory from the wrestlers involved. It’s beautifully drawn and delightfully adventuresome.
REVIEW: Spider-Man: The Spider’s Shadow #3-4 Ups The Scare Factor
Spider-Man: The Spider’s Shadow piles on the chilling, overwhelming visuals as Peter finally breaks away from the influence his suit holds over him. But the symbiote is not about to let go of its influence over Peter — or Manhattan — that easily.
REVIEW: Disney Bento is Easy on the Eyes, Hard on the Hands
Disney Bento is a surprisingly complex little cookbook. While younger children won’t have a smooth time creating magical concoctions on their lonesome, it’s an ideal project for families, older teenagers, or grown-ups who want to take a (literal) slice of Disney magic to lunch with them.
Archie Comics Pubwatch: July 2021
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for the month of July! I’m Lisa, reporting from a corner booth at Pop’s Chock ‘lit Shoppe, and here’s this month’s news! In this month’s Archie Comics Pubwatch, classic stories will be added to new comic digest releases, we have some Riverdale return dates, and much more!