Dustin Cabeal 12/11/16 Dustin Cabeal 12/11/16

I Ain't Mad At This: Planetoid Returns With "Praxis"

By Dustin Cabeal

I loved the first volume of Planetoid. Sure the ending was a little weak, but I'm happy to see it return with a new volume. Hopefully, with so much time in between, the follow up will be just as good or better.

Press Release 12/11/16 Press Release 12/11/16

Fantagraphic Books to Publish ALL TIME COMICS, a Shared Superhero Universe

Press Release

From Fantagraphics, the publisher of the world's greatest cartoonists, comes ALL TIME COMICS, a shared superhero universe featuring the world’s most fanta*stic heroes. Atlas! Blind Justice! Bullwhip! Crime Destroyer!

Dustin Cabeal 12/11/16 Dustin Cabeal 12/11/16

Not To Be Excluded IDW Sets Up Office In Portland

By Dustin Cabeal

I picture a small basement office, somewhere in the middle of the hallway with this sign on it and just two people working there. One of which will be working there until another publisher has an open position. I guess IDW didn't want to be the only non-corporate entity to not have a Portland office. Also, I see an increase in comic creators moving to Portland. Which could mean a resurgence of 90s comics... anyone? Anyone?

Dustin Cabeal 12/10/16 Dustin Cabeal 12/10/16

Sun Bakery Heads To Image...

By Dustin Cabeal

I don't know how I feel about this... I mean, hey, it's good for Corey Lewis and so I guess that's good. But fuck, it feels like a bigger publisher swooping in and gobbling up the smaller publishers big fish. Since I'm quoted on the list you know I was down with this book from the get go so it's hard for me not to still recommend it to you, but fuck... I don't feel good about it.

Press Release 12/10/16 Press Release 12/10/16

X-Babies Writer Launches Kids Book "PIX" at Image

Press Release

Image Comics is pleased to announce the middle-grade series PIX by Gregg Schigiel (writer and artist on SpongeBob Comics, writer of X-Babies: Stars Reborn), sure to enchant kids of all ages with a teen superhero who will fight her way into readers’ hearts.

Laramie Martinez 12/8/16 Laramie Martinez 12/8/16

Review: Flash Gordon: Kings Cross #2

By Laramie Martinez

Flash Gordon: King’s Cross #2 continues to stick to it’s pulpy roots, with the heroes exploring a mysterious island home to an evil sorcerer. We get to see each character have their moment in the sun while battling the insane kind of a challenges you only get to see in comics. If you’re looking for weird sights and devil-may-care adventure, pick up this issue, it’s got both in spades.

Laramie Martinez 12/8/16 Laramie Martinez 12/8/16

Review: The Storyteller: Giants #1

By Laramie Martinez

I’ve been a big fan of The Storyteller since they came out with Witches back in 2014. Giants #1 looks to be another excellent addition to the series. With an art style and tone reminiscent of what we’ve seen before in both Witches and Dragons. This is an excellent read for any fan of folklore. Keep reading for my full review.

Robert Ramos 12/7/16 Robert Ramos 12/7/16

Mini-Reviews: Week of 12/7/16

By Robert Ramos

While Papa Bastard is partying out of the country, someone needed to fill his shoes around here and boy howdy does he have some big feet. Joking aside, Dustin really is not available and comics needed to be reviewed: Enter me. This worked well for him and since I really suck at going into tons of detail on anything, this is right up my alley. Let’s hope you enjoy this round of Mini-Reviews!

Chris Tresson 12/7/16 Chris Tresson 12/7/16

Review: FutureQuake Winter 2016

By Chris Tresson

If you have ever been on my website or any of my social media accounts, you will know I am no stranger to FutureQuake Press. I’ve had multiple stories in their books, I sell them in my comic shop and for me, FutureQuake Press titles are the best the British small press has to offer.

Mike Badilla 12/7/16 Mike Badilla 12/7/16

Review: Space Battle Lunchtime #7

By Mike Badilla

If you remember my last Space Battle Lunchtime review, there was a battle. In space. It involved a no-holds barred battle to cook an awesome meal for King Caesar, and the losers die. This time a human (Peony) is involved. In the midst of the cooking battle, Neptunia (an alien that is also Peony's girlfriend) busts through the wall of the arena and she and the human woman embrace because they love each other. For more details, check out the brief but encompassing recap page.

Pablo Arriaga 12/7/16 Pablo Arriaga 12/7/16

Review: Ringside #8

By Pablo Arriaga

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one thinking this lately and I’m not imagining things, but I am seeing more wrestling t-shirts being worn around town more often, overhearing talk of the latest WWE Pay-Per-View and people coming by in droves to pick up the newly debuted wrestling comic. You guys, I think wrestling is cool again.

Patrick Larose 12/7/16 Patrick Larose 12/7/16

Review: Curse Words #1

By Patrick Larose

“No curses. No wars. No love.”

These are the three rules the only wizard in New York City sets for his clients.

Robert Ramos 12/7/16 Robert Ramos 12/7/16

Review: Ninjak #22

By Robert Ramos

First and foremost, this is my very first comic review. I’ve been in and out of the comic scene for a good number of months due to the lack of quality comics being produced. That’s not to say that I don’t keep up with anything, but the number of things I truly follow has dwindled substantially. Nevertheless, here I am and what a doozy I have for you with Ninjak #22.

Chris Tresson 12/7/16 Chris Tresson 12/7/16

Review: Zombie! The Adventure is Yours!

By Chris Tresson

Well, this is a first for me. I’ve chosen to review a choose your own adventure game this week, so not only is it my first time reviewing this type of thing, it’s also my first time playing! Huzzah! This CYOA (abbreviation game on point) is Zombie: The Adventure is Yours, written by Walch, drawn by Jon Lankry and released by IDW. Apparently, it has been translated (by Ivanka Hahnenberger) from another language, too… Seems like they done did a good job of that. Enough of that anyways, let’s get into it.

Mike Badilla 12/7/16 Mike Badilla 12/7/16

Review: Nailbiter #27

By Mike Badilla

We left off with Warren being shot by some random guy and left for dead out in the street. Who is the masked man that shot him? Why did he do it? Will he survive? Let's keep reading and find out. I don't even know yet, I write these as I read the book. We can be surprised together.

Laramie Martinez 12/3/16 Laramie Martinez 12/3/16

Review: Godkiller vol. 1

By Laramie Martinez

Godkiller Vol.1 takes place in a dark, confusing, post-apocalyptic world where magic and technology collide to make everyone miserable. At least that’s how I’ve come to understand it. From all the hype surrounding this book, the two main points that kept showing up were Uber-violence and hyper sexuality. And while this comic does indeed contain those things you get the feeling that all the “edgy” content is just there to be “edgy”. If you strip away the sex and violence, all you have is a sub-par story with a lot of scatters story arch littered throughout.

Laramie Martinez 12/3/16 Laramie Martinez 12/3/16

Review: Serenity: No Power in the Verse #2

By Laramie Martinez

I’m going to be up front with you all. This issue wasn’t as good as the last one. It might be because the nostalgia has worn off or it might be the equivalent of a sophomore slump of a second issue. What I do know is that there are some things I liked about this comic and other things I didn’t. If you want to see me write about them take a look below.

Dustin Cabeal 12/2/16 Dustin Cabeal 12/2/16

UDON Reveals Street Fighter VS. Darkstalkers Comic

By Dustin Cabeal

Hell yeah! I can only hope that the story is better than the last ongoing Street Fighter book because that was the only disappointing part of that series. I never worry about the art, just the story. Really, with this one, I would show up just for the art so who cares.

Dustin Cabeal 12/2/16 Dustin Cabeal 12/2/16

TellTale Reveals Guardians of the Galaxy Video Game

By Dustin Cabeal

If you're happy about this then kiss the ground James Gunn walks on because before that fucking movie no one gave two shits about this franchise outside of the Marvel Cosmic fans. Hell, if it was up to Joe Q., he would have fucking buried the Cosmic line during his time as EIC. I bet the top brass are glad he didn't and that they snagged Chris Pratt for the lead because we all know he's what made your panties moist. Anyway, I bet this ends up a lot like the Batman one.

Dustin Cabeal 12/2/16 Dustin Cabeal 12/2/16

Preview: Midnight Task Force #2 from Mad Cave Studios

By Dustin Cabeal

Hey we have a preview for another indie title for you to check out. You might have seen Steven P.'s review for the first issue of Midnight Task Force, but if not you can check out the review here. In the meantime, the preview and info for the issue is below.