Originally released in 2019, Zenescope’s The Watcher is a collected three-issue thriller. The story, written by Ralph Tedesco and scripted by Victoria Rau, promises a spooky blend of fun and scares with pencils from Julius Abrera and Babisu Kourtis. However, it delivers a cynical, lukewarm horror romp that struggles to make sense of its own…
INTERVIEW: Francesco Artibani and Werther Dell’Edera Bring Us He Who Fights With Monsters
Taking a scroll through Francesco Artibani’s Twitter feed, you will see many cheerful references to Disney’s beloved characters. This is unsurprising, what with the Italian comics and cartoon writer’s resume, which includes working for 15 years as a screenwriter for Disney Italy, as well as editing Italian translations for works such as Bone and Elfquest….
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: Titans United #1 Might Make Me Ship Superboy and Red Hood
Sometimes comics publishers miss timing opportunities with television series, but Titans United could not have timed its debut any better. The comic, ostensibly, has nothing to do with the television show, but the cover includes a “Watch Titans on HBO Max!” sticker. The members of this team (plus an appearance at the end of the…
REVIEW: God of Tremors is Brutal and Haunting
A moody Gothic horror story set in 19th century England, God of Tremors explores religious tyranny and sexual repression. It’s a compelling, character-driven piece about the lengths an epileptic teenage boy must go to escape his father’s puritanical violence, bringing him out of the Christian church and into the world of ancient pagan deities. However,…
Previously On Comics: Man, It’s A Short One
It’s not a joke. It really is a short one. Look. This week DC Comics announced and launched their first Webtoon, Batman: Wayne Family Adventures and it’s really good. Yes, I know this is supposed to be news, not reviews but seeing as I have a captive audience right now you may as well know…
PREVIEW: Animal Crossing New Horizons: Deserted Island Diary Volume 1
If Animal Crossing New Horizons has taken you through the last year, then you might be one of the many people who aren’t too fond of Tom Nook, your desert island host and resident loan shark. But when four particular jet setters show up on Nook’s island in Animal Crossing New Horizons: Deserted Island Diary…
REVIEW: Batman: Wayne Family Adventures
Amassing more than 200,000 subscribers on the day of its debut, Webtoon’s Batman: Wayne Family Adventures has had more eyes on it than most monthly print series published by DC Comics ever do. And evidenced by a near perfect rating, readers like what they see so far.
REVIEW: The Shadow Prophet Unfolds its Mysteries on Webtoon
“Is this 1984 but manga?” asks a meme. At its simplest form, yes, The Shadow Prophet can be described so, but there are definitely more than four cranes in this Webtoon series.
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.
REVIEW: Devil on Her Shoulder #1: The Bruja Is Missing!
The bruja is missing and her 17-year-old niece must find her before something very, very bad happens. But her only help in this matter is the Devil, who is literally on her shoulder — and is very, very annoying.
REVIEW: The Orphan King Is the Latest Twist on Arthurian Legend
There is no shortage of King Arthur reimaginings, adding some twists here and there to freshen up the story of the prince of Camelot, beloved of Merlin, wielder of Excalibur. Changing up names and adding in lore from another medieval hero, The Orphan King tries its own hand at the legend of Arthur.