Samantha Roehrig 1/21/15 Samantha Roehrig 1/21/15

Review: Samurai Jack #16

We have entered a new storyline with Samurai Jack called the "Master of Time, and I couldn’t be more excited. After last month’s conclusion, I was totally stoked about this series. Every issue had something to offer. The story was fun, the art was colorful, and like most readers, I was ready to kick some Aku butt.

Nina Bird 1/20/15 Nina Bird 1/20/15

Review: Goners #4

Josiah isn’t dead, but Mama Latimer is a weird monster thing and everything’s gone to hell. Goners #4 is hard to follow at times- must we always be so cryptic?- but there’s a lot of action and a decent amount of gore. If that’s your thing.

Carl Boehm 1/20/15 Carl Boehm 1/20/15

Review: Rise of the Magi #5

We get a good run-down of the story so far in the opening pages of issue five, and we need them. The last time we checked in with Asa, Bloop, and April was back in September. So the recap helps.

André Habet 1/21/15 André Habet 1/21/15

Review: The Bigger Bang #3

The Bigger Bang is in its homestretch now, and while it continues to be a space opera romp that’s enjoyable to read, it’s managed to lose much of what made it unique in its first issue. Whereas early issues felt surprising in its tone, and its approach to story about super beings IN SPACE, this issue sees Cosmos and Wyan falling into roles we’ve seen time and time again, only here we view it courtesy of Vassilis Gogtzilas’ continuously captivating sketch style, a style that oozes atmosphere in each panel while maintaining narrative clarity.

Nina Bird 1/21/15 Nina Bird 1/21/15

Review: Lumberjanes #10

The Lumberjanes have the day off! April, Ripley, and Jo promise not to get into any mischief while Mal and Molly go on a date, but keeping out of trouble is pretty impossible when you’re a Lumberjane. Mal and Molly don’t stumble upon adventure so much as follow it into the woods. Before they know it, they’re in another dimension. It’s just another day.

Samantha Roehrig 1/21/15 Samantha Roehrig 1/21/15

Review: Rumble #2

Rumble left a funny taste in my mouth after reading the first issue. I couldn’t quite put on a finger on it, but all in all I’m back to review it again. So maybe that funny taste was alright and maybe not being able to pinpoint this comic was exactly the right move. Sometimes that ambiguity in comics is what brings the readers back. So let’s see if Rumble will be getting another read from me.

Steve Paugh 1/21/15 Steve Paugh 1/21/15

Review: Spread #5

Jordan and Strahm’s Spread (which I grant you sounds like a delightful berry-based breakfast condiment) has been something of a roller coaster ride since its release last year. While I’ve enjoyed it for the most part, I think issue five is where I check out, at least temporarily.

Austin Lanari 1/21/15 Austin Lanari 1/21/15

Review: 2000 AD – Prog 1914

Prog 1914 is the best Prog of the new year.

Aaron Halverson 1/21/15 Aaron Halverson 1/21/15

Review: Snake Eyes – Agent of Cobra #1

The title intrigued me but the main problem wasn’t really obvious until I started reading. First things first, I love Snake Eyes. Maybe love is too strong, but I grew up with Snake Eyes, he was often spoken in the same sentence as Wolverine when it came to friendly discussions about fictional badasses. His action figure was coveted, it was more valuable and versatile a commodity than a carton of Malboro’s in a prison.

Aaron Halverson 1/21/15 Aaron Halverson 1/21/15

Review: Millennium #1

For some reason I kept reading the title as “Millennials” so I was expecting an angst ridden, existential meditation of what it’s like to be in your late 20’s in New York. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it is actually Millennium based on the 1996 TV series of the same name. To give you some context Millennium was X-Files for the post Se7en crowd. Made by the same creator, Chris Carter, the tone of Millennium was quite different than its counterpart.

Adam Kelly 1/20/15 Adam Kelly 1/20/15

Review: The Twilight Zone: Shadow and Substance #1

The Twilight Zone: Shadow and Substance is the newest Twilight Zone series from Dynamite. This issue delivers on the signature bizarreness and plot twists you’d come to expect from this franchise but is it worth putting on your pull list?

Carl Boehm 1/20/15 Carl Boehm 1/20/15

Review: Galaxy Quest #1

Galaxy Quest the film etched a mark on cinematic history by being the one true example that satirizes its source material with exceptional reverence and equal humor. Never once did it attack the world of SF fandom. Instead, the film brought forth the absurd nature of motifs in vintage space exploration shows with respectful hilarity.

Adam Kelly 1/20/15 Adam Kelly 1/20/15

Review: Groo - Friends & Foes #1

I’ve always been a fan of a good spoof. This is my first time reading a Groo related-adventure, and it’s clear that the story’s charm and wit still shine through even over 30 years since Groo’s first appearance.

Nina Bird 1/20/15 Nina Bird 1/20/15

Review: Creeple Peeple #1

Three university students try to save their science department by conducting a crazy experiment. Mistakes are made. Science gets weird.

André Habet 1/20/15 André Habet 1/20/15

Review: Burning Fields #1

I’m not sure what it is that drew me to this premiere issue of Burning Fields. It could be that the preview of Lorimer’s interior immediately drew my attention, reminding me of Steve Epting’s work on Brubaker Captain America, but distinguishing itself through its heavy use of shadowing effects, and a desert landscape rarely depicted in comics.

David Craig 1/20/15 David Craig 1/20/15

Review: Ivar, Timewalker #1

It’s quite ironic that a series seemingly influenced by Doctor Who is infinitely better than Doctor Who has been for the last five years, but Ivar, Timewalker manages to not only surpass it’s inspirations but also forge an identity of it’s own - and all in one issue. If you can’t tell, I really liked this book.

Samantha Roehrig 1/20/15 Samantha Roehrig 1/20/15

Review: TMNT #42

This issue starts with some intense drama between Old Hob and Splinter. Splinter finally breaks the news that the Turtles will not be joining him on their mission as of right now. Then we jump into Fugitoid telling Krang that Shredder and the Foot are going to attack the island. Krang is pissed.

Nina Bird 1/20/15 Nina Bird 1/20/15

Review: The Wicked + The Divine #7

When we left off, Laura had just teamed up with Inanna. Now she’s going headfirst into battle: appearing as a speaker at a con. It’s the Fantheon, it’s got 100,000 people, and no, Laura does not want a flyer.

Aaron Halverson 1/20/15 Aaron Halverson 1/20/15

Review: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1

You know what I miss? I miss comedy comics. It seems like it’s been awhile since we’ve had good old-fashioned situational comedy comics from a major publisher. I remember reading the old Mister Miracle series, Justice League International, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Blue Devil comics that focused on the characters and the weird situations super heroes must find themselves in. Especially the old Mister Miracle series, there were times when that series was legit laugh out loud funny.

David Craig 1/20/15 David Craig 1/20/15

Review: Deep State #3

I was initially worried that I wouldn’t be able to get back into Deep State very easily after missing the second issue, but fortunately I found myself enjoying this issue a lot despite being a little behind on what’s been happening in the series.