Dustin Cabeal 9/13/17 Dustin Cabeal 9/13/17

Review: Sink #1

By Dustin Cabeal

If I wanted to, I could name two movies and infer that Sink is in several ways the love child of the two movies and it would be enough to convince you of not only the quality but the excitement that is Sink. I could do that, but we’re talking about a comic, and quite frankly I have never read anything like Sink before. Perhaps I’ll tell you the name of the movies at the end of the review, and if you’re so inclined, you can jump to the end and call it a day. If you stay, well then that means you must love comics and are dying to know about ComixTribe’s newest title.

Justin McCarty 9/13/17 Justin McCarty 9/13/17

Review: Shadow Vol. 3 #2

By Justin McCarty

The pieces are falling into place in issue two of The Shadow Vol. 3. The circumstances leading up to The Shadow's last appearance and the burned gentleman’s arrival at the hospital are starting to make the news. Mary’s story starts to take shape as she recruits her sister in the mission to find out who Mr. Crispy might be. The whole thing possibly goes all the way to the President!

Daniel Vlasaty 9/13/17 Daniel Vlasaty 9/13/17

Review: Hard Boiled (Second Edition)

By Daniel Vlasaty

This is the second edition of Hard Boiled. It's written by Frank Miller, drawn by Geof Darrow, and colored by Dave Stewart. It originally came out in 1990, but I didn’t read it back then. Most probably because I was only five years old at the time. This is the first time I've ever read it actually, although I was aware that it was a thing that existed in the world before. Just never got around to reading it. I guess.

Benjamin Snyder 9/13/17 Benjamin Snyder 9/13/17

Review: Kill or Be Killed #12

By Ben Snyder

Every issue of Kill or Be Killed is one to remember and issue #12 is no exception. What started as a tale of a hallucinating schizophrenic trying to reason why his murders were just and the right thing to do, has evolved into a commentary on the state of society and its justice system, a deep involving look at the mind of someone dealing with mental illness, a hopeful view on love, and so much more. Kill or Be Killed #12 is one of my favorite issues of the series for reasons the series has never touched on before. Dylan has a legitimate, at least to him, motivation for committing murders now.

Justin McCarty 9/13/17 Justin McCarty 9/13/17

Review: Dark Nights: Metal #2

By Justin McCarty

They said this would be crazy. So far they are right. The second entry into Dark Nights: Metal probably left me with more questions than answers, though. I mean, I got what was going on, after two one shots, and the first issue of this series, however, I still had to go back and reread to keep up.

Patrick Wolf 9/13/17 Patrick Wolf 9/13/17

Review: Realm #1

By Patrick Wolf

Picture a world filled with demons, monsters, dragons, and any other fantasy creature you can visualize. Now imagine, instead of having this world set in the usual medieval environment, you find these creatures in a future apocalypse. Such is the world of Realm. Toss out all your preconceived notions of the divide between fantasy and sci-fi and get ready to drool over this grand world created by Seth M. Peck and illustrated by Jeremy Haun. All I got to say is if you’re into dark, sci-fi thrillers and want to take a chance on a new series; this franchise is definitely worth the plunge.

Justin McCarty 9/13/17 Justin McCarty 9/13/17

Review: Mister Miracle #2

By Justin McCarty

What is it about the nine-panel grid that automatically gives a comic book the feel of literature? It feels like King, Gerards, and Cowles are elevating the art form. Every element stays true to the point of the story. Just like in the first issue, what is on the surface is wholly juxtaposed to what is just beneath. After almost dying in his most dangerous stunt yet Scott and Barda are off to New Genesis to deal with invading Apokalips armies.

Benjamin Snyder 9/13/17 Benjamin Snyder 9/13/17

Review: Dread Gods #2

By Ben Snyder

After the initial chapter’s intense action and hints at a destroyed world, Dread Gods #2 instead focuses on the world of the “Gods.” It’s not entirely bad as it does somewhat clarify what exactly the “Gods” are, but it lacks the secondary storytelling that made the first issue so exciting.

Ashley Gibbs 9/13/17 Ashley Gibbs 9/13/17

Review: Sheena #1

By Ashley Gibbs

Having not been thoroughly impressed with the teaser, Sheena #0, I went into Sheena #1 hesitant but still hopeful. Surely the story was going to get exciting, and any issues from before would smooth themselves out, right? Somehow this is both better and worse at the same time. We’re given a bit more action, and Sheena faces actual problems this time around, but it’s hard to invest in the story yet, and the artwork isn’t helping either. Mediocre would be the best way to describe this comic, and while that’s not horrible, it’s a disappointment for those like myself seeking more strong, well written female characters on the comic landscape.

Justin McCarty 9/13/17 Justin McCarty 9/13/17

Review: Flash #30

By Justin McCarty

When I saw this was the start of a new story arc, I really thought this would be a good jumping on point, but it looks like I missed the big Flash moments. This issue has the Flash going up against a new villain called Bloodwork. This issue had potential, but there’s not much that stands out about this issue. The overall arc may be worth sticking with if you’re a longtime Flash fan. However, I didn’t find this issue a satisfying place to start on the Rebirth Flash.

Ashley Gibbs 9/13/17 Ashley Gibbs 9/13/17

Review: Skin & Earth #3

By Ashley Gibbs

Living on the wrong side of town in a post-apocalyptic world and having recently suffered a broken heart, En’s life isn’t going so well at the moment. Skin & Earth #3 introduces a new, mysterious character into her life and that’s about it. The series is the brainchild of Canadian singer Lights and links up with her upcoming album of the same name with songs directly related to the comic itself. However, the songs and music videos currently available have been more interesting than the comic tie-in. Halfway through a run promising crazy romance, cults, and self-discovery for En, yet so far only the first has happened. While a good read, those seeking a faster pace may be disappointed.

Dustin Cabeal 9/13/17 Dustin Cabeal 9/13/17

Preview: Sink #1 Out Today!

By Dustin Cabeal

I'll be honest; I thought Sink was already out. Sometimes I'm lost in the bubble of the inside baseball that is the site, and so I don't know when anything releases. That said, you should fucking pick this book up. If you need more convincing, then read the preview or my reviews for the first three issues below. To give you an idea of how damn good Sink is, it's in the running for my best book of the year.

Dustin Cabeal 9/12/17 Dustin Cabeal 9/12/17

Comic Bastards Podcast - 012

By Dustin Cabeal

As always, click the headline or here to listen to the show!

As you'll hear/see, I nearly forgot this week's show due to being hella busy. It's not very long, and it's definitely not very good, but dammit, I made it happen again this week! Thanks for telling me to fuck off and or listening. I'll be back next week and better prepared... also with better hair.