Until now, not much has been known about the current Silk antagonist Saya Ishii. She is Japanese, the current CEO of the tech-based company Fujinet, and she has a brother named Max, who happens to be Cindy Moon’s current therapist. Now, with the reveal that her father is the classic Spider-Man villain Silvermane, Silk#4 finally…
A Fistful of Comics: Crowdfunding Roundup, July ‘21
I’ve been reading more graphic novels published by big trade houses and stampeding my way through several multi-volume ongoing manga series recently. While I’m head over heels for the conclusion of Blue Flag and love Lucy Knisley’s work to bits, I’ve found myself turning to crowdfunded work that gravitates even more toward the short, sweet,…
REVIEW: Rorschach #10 – Tom King Did What Now?
Now before I get into this too far, and because some of the things I will say in this review may not seem like it, I think Rorschach #10 is the best issue of the series so far. That’s not to say it’s become a favorite book or anything, just that the last two issues…
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!
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…
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.
