WOOF. Man, I had a low bar for this book, but it managed to limbo right under it. The thing that angers me about Rorschach #1 lies once again in the vast irresponsibility of King’s narrative.
Archie Pubwatch: October 2020
Welcome to the Archie Comics Pubwatch for the month of October! 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, we’ve got cute kiddie books, Madam Satan, variant cover exclusives, fresh release dates, new shirts, and razzing Riverdale!
REVIEW: Twelve Angels Weeping Expands the Whoverse Without the Doctor
In Twelve Weeping Angels, we explore the heroes, villains, companions, and passersby of the Doctor Who universe, with one recurring theme throughout the book: Christmas. Encompassing a variety of genres—including horror, war, drama, adventure, and noir—this collection of short stories shows us how the Doctor changes the people and places they encounter.
REVIEW: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Cowabunga, It’s Morphin Time!!
In 1993, Saban Entertainment and Toei’s Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers exploded onto television screens, kicking off what would become a long-running franchise. Nine years before that, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles did the same, adapted from comic books published by Mirage Studios. Both TMNT and the Power Rangers would become household names for both ’80s and…
REVIEW: The Magic of Mooncakes Is Its Respectful Representation
Unlike many other witches-in-training, Nova Huang has taken comfort in staying in her hometown and working at her grandmothers’ bookstore. Nova ends up running into Tam Lang, her childhood friend and werewolf, caught in a confrontation with a demon in the woods. Following the encounter, Tam reveals they have been without a place they can…
REVIEW: Animorphs Graphic Novel #1: The Invasion Pulls no Punches
Our names are Alenka and Melissa. We can’t tell you our last names. We can’t even tell you the towns we live in, or what state. It’s not because we’re shy – it’s because if the Yeerks find out who we are, they’ll stop us from writing this review. Despite the danger involved, I was…
REVIEW: Dracula, Motherf**ker! is a Technicolor Terror
Dracula is one of the biggest blockbuster shockers of all time, a story we know like our own flesh and blood. Every decade raises its own re-imaginings, but the 1970s was a particularly fecund decade for Dracula and his children, from Hammer Studios’ final stake-thrusts at Christopher Lee’s Count to works like The Tomb of…
REVIEW: Once Goddess, Once Queen — Vita Ayala Unleashes Storm in Marauders #13
Jonathan Hickman et al have been unsubtly hinting that Storm has a Big Role to Play, though everything leading up to now has implied little more than a chance of rain. To think, it only took a new writer whom I know actually cares about the character and writes her accordingly in Marauders #13 to…
REVIEW: X-Factor #4: X of Swords Part 2: Chekhov’s Rockslide
X-Factor #4 doubles as X of Swords part 2, with regular writer Leah Williams returning alongside guest artist Carlos Gomez. I was equally excited for the next installment of X of Swords and frustrated that this wasn’t a regular issue of X-Factor, but the creative team delivered on both counts. This issue features an emotional…
REVIEW: An Unkindness of Ravens #1 Is Almost Bewitching
An Unkindness of Ravens from BOOM! Studios provides stunning visuals, which contrast with a somewhat anemic plotline.
REVIEW: Teen Titans: Beast Boy Has Animal Magnetism
In Teen Titans: Beast Boy by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo, the most likeable teenage boy in the world discovers he has unforeseen abilities and rocks supportive friendships. I liked it far more than I’d anticipated, and frankly, I’m ready to adopt Beast Boy now.
REVIEW: When the World Stays Inside Sends an Uncomfortable Message
It’s a difficult time to be a caregiver for a young child. Finding ways for children to safely socialize and play and to understand why the pandemic has driven the world into quarantine is a huge task. As a librarian, I wish I had more books to give caregivers to help. Writer Mikey Woz and…