In Star Wars: Life Day #1, Han Solo finds himself in a sticky situation while the galaxy celebrates the Wookie tradition of Life Day. How will Han and his trusty co-pilot Chewbacca find their way out of this latest escapade?
REVIEW: Newburn #1 Introduces Us to Comics’ Newest Hard-Boiled Detective
Who, what, when, where, why, and how? The world of Newburn gets into the gritty details of these questions in its premiere issue. Writer Chip Zdarsky’s time on the main Daredevil title ends this month after a run since 2019, and Newburn is his newest book that might satisfy fans of his looking for another…
Previously on Comics: Okay, Sure
Hey, what a week, right? I’m kidding, I have no idea, because I’m losing all concept of time. If you wanna read about some bros being bros and dudes rocking it up, there’s an interview in the Atlantic. Gina Gagliano is moving on from Random House Graphics, the imprint she founded two years ago. Her…
REVIEW: The Scarlet Witch Gets It Together in The Trial of Magneto #4
The Scarlet Witch figures out who she is, and how she came back to life, and how to stop the monsters she’s created (well, at least some of them) while Krakoa’s A-list mutants try to figure out who killed her. But what if she already knows?
REVIEW: X-Men #5 – The Great Dane
“Fearless” is an apt title for any story arc in the Reign of X era, but for Gerry Duggan’s X-Men, it fits like an elbow-length yellow glove. The X-Men have terraformed Mars, built an island nation for mutantkind, and conquered death itself. Hell, in the last issue, they defeated a demon named Nightmare! Reenergized and…
Apocalyptigirl: An Aria for the End Times: Intended Audience and Its Role in the Commentary of Victimhood
Apocalyptigirl: An Aria for the End Times by Andrew Maclean is one of the best graphic novels I’ve read. When folks ask me what my recommendations are for their next read, it is always at the top of the list — especially when those folks have a young adult daughter as there are not enough…
REVIEW: Belle: Headless Horseman Delivers the Action
Back again in a bloody adventure, beast hunter Belle DiMarco squares off against the Headless Horseman. The well-paced action and grisly horror elements make for an entertaining read, but the overbearing narration and chatty characters sometimes undermine the tension.
REVIEW: Closing the Gaps in Queer Storytelling in Stone Fruit by Lee Lai
Lee Lai’s debut graphic novel Stone Fruit follows an overworked thirty-something named Ray as she ends her relationship with her girlfriend Bron and rekindles her friendship with her sister Amanda. Ray and Bron were at their most loving and creative while babysitting Amanda’s energetic six-year-old daughter Nessie, but they’ve drifted apart as their differences become…
Vault Pubwatch: November 2021
If you’re a Goodreads user who happens to also like Brandon Sanderson’s Dark One, then you should get in on round one of the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards in the graphic novel category.
YUMMY: A History of Dessert Will Leave You Full and Satisfied
In YUMMY: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliot, adorable dessert sprites lead us on a whirlwind tour of deliciousness.
Previously on Comics: Waiting for Gagliano
For our U.S. readers, this weekend likely involved a lot of family, turkey, and Black Friday sales. I also hope it involved some reflection on what this particular holiday means for Indigenous Peoples. On to the news:
Titan Comics PUBWATCH: November 2021
My head is still spinning that (as of the date I’m writing this), we only have five weeks left in the year. Wasn’t it just yesterday we were in January? But five more weeks in the year is still five more New Comic Book Day Tuesday/Wednesdays for your reading pleasure! This month, we return to the…
