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: A Psalm for the Wild-Built Is a Balm for the Mild Guilt
The most wholesomely self-indulgent thing you can do this summer is stretch out with A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Becky Chambers’ new novella about a travelling monk philosophizing with a thoughtful robot. Go ahead and nestle into a functional utopia for a little while—pour yourself a cup of tea and enjoy it.
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…
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.
REVIEW: X-Factor #10 Ends With a Whimper
After a banger of a penultimate issue, X-Factor comes to a close on issue #10, sliding right under the wire for Pride Month. Unfortunately, the abruptly canceled book doesn’t manage to nail the ending, instead hastily wrapping up plotlines and leaving us with one helluva cliffhanger.
REVIEW: Alice in Leatherland #3 Tackles the Hilarious Perils of App Dating
In Alice in Leatherland #3, Alice is advised to get out there and make magic happen instead of waiting for romance to find her. Easier said than done when you’re in a new city and out of practice!
DC PUBWATCH – June 2021
It took me all of one issue to decide which book would get top honors this month. To be fair, I did break my normal alphabetical reading order to read it first, because it’s a book I was incredibly excited for and had already been hearing praise about it from other critics. But actually reading…
[PATREON EXCLUSIVE] 2021 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story Part 1
Since 2009 the Hugo Awards have had a category for Best Graphic Story. Although overshadowed to some extent by dedicated comic awards like the Eisners, this corner of the Hugos nonetheless remains a prominent honour in its field, with a handful of contenders and one winner chosen each year from the mass of published comics….