Review: White Ash #1
By Oliver Gerlach
White Ash #1, recently Kickstarted with the promise of more to follow, was marketed as something for people who like Lord of the Rings, Twin Peaks, or Supernatural. That seems like a bizarre list of comparisons, and not a particularly coherent one. It is, however, an intriguing list, and one which fits the comic better than expected (although still not perfectly; that Lord of the Rings comparison is a bit ridiculous and out of place).
Review: Inuyashiki E.01
By Shanel Kamara
Admittedly, at first, I was hesitant to view this series for two primary reasons; the first reason is a little presumptuous but I always tend to think that any series with strong elements of science fiction, psychology, or dystopia are the most disquieting and disturbing. These emotionally and mentally draining shows often leave me feeling exhausted. The second reason is in many ways an extension of the first. Honestly, I just find shows that feature or focus on characters that have mechanical bodies but outwardly have the appearance of regular humans, off-putting. Seeing the mesh between man and machine, two polar opposites intertwining to become something else, and watching flesh torn away, replaced by some weapon of mass destruction, is simply unappealing. You can imagine what I thought when I first saw the trailer for this series. If not, I can tell you now that it definitely wasn’t “I can’t wait to see this” or “this series is definitely on the list of my top anime shows to watch this autumn.”
Review: Skin & Earth #4
By Ashley Gibbs
Skin & Earth #4 follows En and Tsu on a mission of revenge against Priest, En’s ex and it’s about as interesting as you expect. While some important things are discussed, they’re bogged down by sluggish pacing and dull dialogue. While it is commendable that the narrative kept me guessing where the story would go next, it also left me confused and disinterested in how this journey ends. This series is linked to the latest album by Lights, sharing the same title, with the themes of the songs aligning with the comic, however, the album is a lot better than the comic itself.
Review: Sheena #2
By Ashley Gibbs
After issue zero and one of this series I was worried going into Sheena #2 and while previous issues with pacing and artwork still remain, the story is moving somewhere and Sheena is given a character to play off of which helps a lot. Our jungle queen is on a mission to find a missing surveyor, or as she says it “sir veyor,” and bring him safely home to protect her village from mercenaries. Of course this is easier said than done and this book mixed a bit of big business machinations with the wonders of nature. Sheena gets to show off her skills and connection with the jungle and the animals that live in it and while the action is limited it was still a decent read.
Super S - Anime Podcast E.036
By Dustin Cabeal & Lindsay Mallard
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036 - Happy Halloween! Lindsay takes it upon herself to watching nothing but horror this October, with the exception of Welcome to the Ballroom. Which means the Ballroom Beat has returned! That's right episodes 12-14 are covered on this episode of Super S!
Review: God Complex #1
By Jonathan Edwards
God Complex is an answer to the question “what if Greek gods existed in a cyberpunk future,” and I kind of have to wonder how much of a coincidence it is that this is coming out on the heels of Blade Runner 2049’s release (but, I digress). I was initially a little on the fence about checking this one out, because, while I’m a sucker for mythology, I’m a lot less enthusiastic about cyberpunk and, really, sci-fi in general. I obviously decided to go for it anyway, and though I’m still not quite sold on the series, God Complex #1 offers solid enough characterization, world-building, and intrigue to be a decent read.
VIZ MEDIA Streams Zany Anime Comedy MR. OSOMATSU Season 2
Press Release
VIZ Media has announced details for Season 2 of MR. OSOMATSU. Episode 1 of the hilarious anime comedy series is available to stream for free on VIZ.com/Watch, and subsequent episodes will premiere every Tuesday this Fall. MR. OSOMATSU is a reimagined and modern series based on the bestselling manga series originally created in the 1960s by Fujio Akatsuka.
Valiant Joins Nigeria’s Pedastudio for New Publishing Partnership to Expand into African Marketplace
Press Release
As recently unveiled during the 6th annual Lagos Comic Con in Lagos, Nigeria, Valiant Entertainment is proud to announce a new partnership with foreign publisher Pedastudio, which will license and distribute its library of critically acclaimed titles across Africa. Under this new partnership, the adventures of Valiant’s globally recognized superhero series – starting with ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, BLOODSHOT, HARBINGER, HARBINGER WARS, and QUANTUM AND WOODY– will soon be found in print and digital under the Pedastudio banner in countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Get ready for a [bitter]sweet treat in ICE CREAM MAN this January
Press Release
Writer W. Maxwell Prince (ONE WEEK IN THE LIBRARY, The Electric Sublime) teams up with artist Martín Morazzo (SNOWFALL, GREAT PACIFIC, The Electric Sublime) and colorist Chris O’Halloran (GENERATION GONE, Black Panther) for ICE CREAM MAN, a genre-defying series of disparate one-shots arriving this January.
Alterna Comics Reveals 2018 Newsprint Lineup
Press Release
As part of their New York Comic Con announcements, Alterna Comics introduced readers to 13 new titles that will be debuting in 2018. The comics will all be part of their newsprint line, with the vast majority of cover prices set at $1.50.*
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