As most of the big news hit at SDCC last month, there’s little to report in the way of news this month. The biggest piece of news this month was the announcement of a new Batman & the Outsiders series by Bryan Hill, launching in November. I wrote my review of his last issue of…
Archie Meets Batman ’66 #2: Villainy is Afoot
Archie Meets Batman ’66 #2 Michael Moreci (Writer), Jeff Parker (Writer), Dan Parent (Artist), J. Bone (Artist), Kelly Fitzpatrick (Colours), Jack Morelli (Letters) Archie Comics and DC Entertainment 15 August, 2018 Veronica Lodge’s panicked call from Riverdale spurs Batman into action in Gotham City. But even the world’s greatest detective must concede that Riverdale is…
A Projection Review: Emotional Story, Confusing Art
A Projection Seekan Hui (Writer and Artist) Avery Hill Publishing July 6, 2018 Cecilia, a young woman in need of some quick money, takes a job as a live-in photographer, and glorified nanny, for an unusual family. The matriarch of the family is simultaneously vivacious and overly strict, while the father is aloof, at best….
Dump DC, Move Past Marvel… Viva Valiant? Yes! A Primer
Howdy, pals, it’s your trusty ex-Ed Claire here. What have I been doing since I left the hallowed halls of authority? Well, I’ve watched a LOT of Criminal Minds. And guess what? I also went bonkers for Valiant. Yeah! Valiant! Let’s talk about that, as my powerful heiress Nola Pfau, your WWAC managing editor, has…
Monthly Marvel Muster – The More Things Change
Welcome back to Monthly Marvel Muster. I’m back once again with all the exciting, and not-so-exciting, news Marvel Comics has to offer. This month we have more new series debuts, some welcome surprises, some baffling decisions, and some exciting announcements.
Long Lost: Part Two, Issue #1 Dives into Dark Places
Long Lost: Part Two, Issue #1 Matthew Erman, Lisa Sterle Scout Comics August 1, 2018 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Out of the Bottle with the Latest DC Super Hero Girls
DC Super Hero Girls: Out of the Bottle Shea Fontana (writer); Marcelo Di Chiara, Agnes Garbowska and Mirka Andolfo (artists); Janice Chiang (letterer); Silvana Brys and Jeremy Lawson (colours) DC Comics Aug 1, 2018 It’s August, which means the release of DC Comics’ latest trade of their hit kids comic series, DC Super Hero Girls:…
Let’s Rumble: Betty and Veronica Vixens Volume 1
Betty and Veronica Vixens Volume 1 Jamie L. Rotante (Writer), Eva Cabrera (Art), Rachel Deering (Letters), Elaina Unger (Colours) Archie Comics July 24, 2018 The premise of this comic couldn’t be simpler. Craving some excitement and danger, Betty and Veronica decide to start a biker gang. They round up a few of their friends—Midge, Ethel…
Dream or Nightmare: Sandman Universe #1
Sandman Universe #1 Bilquis Evely (artist), Max Fiumara (artist), Sebastian Fiumara (artist), Tom Fowler (artist), Domonike Stanton (artist), Nalo Hopkinson (writer), Kat Howard (writer), Simon Spurrier (writer), Dan Watters (writer) Vertigo Comics August 8, 2018 Sandman Universe #1 returns to the Dreaming, realm of the Lord of Dreams, as Sandman celebrates its thirtieth birthday this…
PUBWATCH: How Now Top Cow! August
I’ve been toying with the idea of a Top Cow Pubwatch for some time. I was a fan of the company when it first started years (decades!) ago, tagging along with their shiny cybernetic revolution, and have loosely followed that evolution over time to see them produce some really interesting and provocative books. And so,…
Sleepless Volume 1: Fantasy, Romance, and Courtly Intrigue
Sleepless, Volume 1 Deron Bennett (Letterer), Leila del Duca (Artist), Alissa Sallah (Editor, Colorist), Sarah Vaughn (Writer) Image Comics July 17, 2018 Sleepless, Volume 1 collects issues #1-6 into a single, gorgeous fantasy tome of magic, romance, and courtly intrigue. The story follows Poppy, the daughter of the recently deceased king of Harbeny, who wants nothing…
2018 Hugo Reviews: Novellas and Novels
With the short stories and novelettes discussed in the previous post, Bookmarked’s coverage of the 2018 Hugo Awards finalists draws to a close with the remainder of the main four prose categories: Best Novella and Best Novel.
