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Review: Destroyer #1

By Ashley Gibbs

I’m not a very political person, I usually find the news and other such things to be rather depressing and worrisome, but I am aware of the bad things happening around us. As such, I wasn’t sure if I should read Destroyer #1, nor what to expect. What I got out of the pages, however, was a pretty good experience. While this inaugural issue doesn’t touch on too many political aspects quite yet, it does start off with world building to prepare readers as to what the series will be about. Set in a modern day world where Frankenstein's Monster is real and still alive, we follow his journey as well a modern day scientist who is also creating her own creature. It’s a unique set up, one that I have not encountered before but it kept me captivated through every page.

Ashley Gibbs 5/17/17 Ashley Gibbs 5/17/17

Review: Adventure Time Comics #11

By Ashley Gibbs

Adventure Time Comics #11 is a fun and light hearted trip to the Land of Ooo with fan-favorite characters from the TV show of the same name. This issue contains four original stories that are not connected to each other and can be enjoyed independently from the show. As a fan of the series who hasn’t been able to keep up with every episode, I enjoyed this title because it gave me some nice moments with characters I liked. While it may not be as wild and crazy as the show itself, it made me smile and laugh and really that’s all I wanted. Sometimes the real world can be pretty dark and a light hearted comic is a great escape from that.

Ashley Gibbs 5/17/17 Ashley Gibbs 5/17/17

Review: Injustice 2 #2

By Ashley Gibbs

Hot on the heels of the Injustice 2 game release comes the next issue of the tie-in comic book explaining the events that transpired between the two games. Injustice 2 #2 starts right where the first issue left off, and while readers can pick up on things quickly without reading the first issue, I do recommend doing so anyway and having some background knowledge of the series because it enhances the experience. This issue has more action than the first, however there is some violence as well. We’re also given more backstory on characters that will appear in the game.

Ashley Gibbs 5/10/17 Ashley Gibbs 5/10/17

Review: Red Sonja: The Long Walk To Oblivion

By Ashley Gibbs

I will preface this by saying this is my first time reading a Red Sonja comic and I was very eager to get a taste of the character outside of her mythos. I thought reading a one-shot would be a great way to have a short adventure with the red-headed she-devil without needing to invest in a long series, but I was wrong. Red Sonja: The Long Walk To Oblivion is a great read with a good mix of action, intriguing dialogue and wit; however it’s a prequel that leads directly into Red Sonja #0. It does a great job of leaving readers wanting more but also made the story being told not complete which is the opposite of what I was seeking.

Ashley Gibbs 5/3/17 Ashley Gibbs 5/3/17

Review: Injustice 2 #1

By Ashley Gibbs

Personally, I am a casual fan of DC comics, but when the first Injustice video game came out years ago, I was pretty excited and enjoyed it a lot, so I’m eager for its sequel. To help build up hype for the new game, we’re also getting a new tie-in comic that helps explain the world of [i]Injustice[/i], to bring people up to speed on the story so far, as well as offer more story that might not have fit into the game itself. Injustice 2 #1 is the first issue of this new series and takes place directly after the ending of the first game. While it’s not necessary that readers be familiar with the first game or even the comic series revolving around it, these comics add more meaning to the story.