Cat Wyatt 4/18/18 Cat Wyatt 4/18/18

Review: Death of Love #3

By Cat Wyatt

Things took quite a turn in the last issue of Death of Love. We were left with Philo staring down at a very dead cupid, while the rest of the cupidae immediately realized that Binky was dead. That’s not exactly a situation I’d want to be in, considering how deadly those little guys apparently are. Then again, I’m sure Philo would rather not be in the situation either (though it was his pride that caused this whole issue to begin with…).

Benjamin Snyder 4/18/18 Benjamin Snyder 4/18/18

Review: Antar: The Black Knight #1

By Ben Snyder

Antar #1 is an exceptionally adequate comic. Nothing is particularly amazing or noteworthy but it aspires to do, it achieves in moderation. Retelling the legend of Antar, a pre-Islamic warrior poet from Arabia, writer Nnedi Okorafor hits all the necessary beats needed. There is some issue with him using the flashback narrative to tell his story as often times details can be left out, but often times you can piece together the important stuff. However the art and colors by Eric Battle and Jason Scott Jones respectively are simply not on the same level of the writing, which really isn’t saying much considering the overall meh-ness of the former.

Cat Wyatt 4/18/18 Cat Wyatt 4/18/18

Review: Green Lanterns #45

By Cat Wyatt

In the last issue of Green Lanterns we saw the return of Singularity Jain, and while we all knew this wasn’t going to end well we were powerless to stop what was bound to happen. The issue ended with Jessica getting turned into a black hole (at least I’m assuming that is the case – she could have just been sucked into it, theoretically) that is hovering over the city (creepy). It probably goes without saying that the situation is not good.

Sam King 4/18/18 Sam King 4/18/18

Review: John Wick #2

John Wick #2 was supposed to come out in October of last year. Here we are seven months later. John Wick as so many know, is a retired hitman who can kill dozens of people by himself in fast and creative ways, with a number of weapons. He also turns mundane objects into murder weapons, like pencils. I loved both films and I was excited to hear about a comic series, and I can honestly say that I was even excited to get the chance to review it! The last reviewer who reviewed issue #1 wasn’t very impressed and quite honestly, I can see why.

Cat Wyatt 4/18/18 Cat Wyatt 4/18/18

Review: Batman #45

By Cat Wyatt

Batman issue number 45 starts off a whole new plot, though it’s worth noting that in a warped way this all still has to do with the buildup towards the wedding. This is one of those issues where you kind of have to take a moment, breathe, and let it run its course until everything is explained. So please do bear with me! The cover should give you a pretty idea of how skewed things have become (for one reason or another) in this issue, as Batman is screaming for the death of Blooster Gold.

Kelly Gaines 4/18/18 Kelly Gaines 4/18/18

Review: Mister Miracle #8

By Kelly Gaines

I’ve been raving about this Mister Miracle run since the first issue like an obsessive lunatic. Why? Because it’s really exciting to see a masterpiece in the making. I wasn’t alive yet when the twelve issues of Watchmen were first released, and I was only two when Kingdom Come got its start- so I doubt I would have been able to grasp the material. Or, you know, read. What I have been here for is the disappointing rise and fall of The New 52, the mediocre introduction of Doomsday Clock, and the complete clusterfuck of character swapping that Marvel’s been trying to sort through.

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Wonder Woman artist Mirka Andolfo explores the universal language of love in UNNATURAL

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Writer/artist Mirka Andolfo (Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, DC Comics Bombshells) will bring her gorgeous sensual fantasy UNNATURAL—originally published in Italian as Contro Natura—to Image Comics this July.

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Studio Sunrise’s new anime Isekai Izakaya: Japanese food from another world to stream in 196 countries worldwide

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SUNRISE Inc. announced the simulcast delivery of their upcoming anime Isekai Izakaya: Japanese food from another world to be worldwide and now revealed its details. It will be available in 196 countries with multi lingual subtitles. The first episode of Isekai Izakaya: Japanese food from another world premiered yesterday at a media press conference held in Tokyo, Japan.

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DC Announces Injustice vs. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

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DC Entertainment and Mattel are joining forces to bring fans of the INJUSTICE Digital First comics and anyone who’s ever screamed “I Have the Power!” at the top of their lungs—an epic quest for the fate of a world in INJUSTICE VS. HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE.

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APHRODITE V—a new entry in the APHRODITE mythos—arrives this July

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Writer Bryan Hill (POSTAL, BONEHEAD) and artist Jeff Spokes will launch APHRODITE V this July from Image/Top Cow.

In the near future, Los Angeles is a city on the brink of evolution, struggling with a new wave of terror fueled by black-market technology. Enter Aphrodite V: a fugitive from her masters, seeking individuality and purpose. She is the bleeding edge of biomechanics, and L.A.’s best hope against a new enemy—one that seeks to become a god among machines.

Dustin Cabeal 4/14/18 Dustin Cabeal 4/14/18

Super S - Anime Podcast E.049

By Dustin Cabeal & Lindsay Mallard

Click here to listen!

049 - We have one of our longest episodes ever for you this week. It's probably because for the first time we have not one, but two guests! This also marks the start of our Tokyo Ghoul: re discussion that will continue until the season's end. If you're watching, follow along with us.

Lindsay

Devils' Line

Dustin

High School DxD Hero
My Sweet Tyrant
Tachibanakan To Lie Angle

Erika

The Ancient Magnus' Bride
My Hero Academia

Sean

Made In Abyss
Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World

Jonathan Edwards 4/13/18 Jonathan Edwards 4/13/18

Review: Justice League of America #27

By Jonathan Edwards

Well, here we are at the beginning of the end for Steve Orlando’s Justice League of America, and holy shit is this issue terrible. I mean, Jesus, this book’s been bad in the past, even awful, but this takes the cake. From the utterly laughable premise to the entirely clumsy execution, everything about Justice League of America #27 reads like Orlando isn’t even trying anymore and is instead phoning it in as much as possible. Maybe this is his way of being petty and getting back at DC for canceling his crappy book, or maybe he somehow thinks this is a quality idea. But, it really, really isn’t, and it kind of has to be seen (or at least heard) to be believed.

Jonathan Edwards 4/13/18 Jonathan Edwards 4/13/18

Review: Justice League of America #26

By Jonathan Edwards

As it turns out, “New Life and Death” isn’t just the same type of story “Deadly Fable” was. No, as Orlando shows us with Justice League of America #26, “New Life and Death” is also a retread of “Panic in the Microverse.” Except, this time, it ends exactly how I said “Panic in the Multiverse” should have ended in my review of Justice League of America #17, with the villain willingly sacrificing themselves to save their home. The problem is, in the context of “New Life or Death,” that ending makes no sense. Especially since here it doesn’t matter who sacrifices themselves. But, I’m getting a bit ahead of myself.

Guest Contributor 4/13/18 Guest Contributor 4/13/18

Normandy Gold's Steve Scott Chats 70s Influences of Graphic Novel

I approached the series Normandy Gold as a crime fiction drama. Essentially, casting the actors, finding my set references, etc...

The most important casting for me to realize was that of Normandy. The writers recommended various actors or people of importance for the inspiration of much of the cast, but Normandy was mine to figure out. She needed to be a very strong, intelligent and enduring Woman that can transform throughout the series while still being recognizable to the reader. For her, one such inspiration I chose to use was the actress Lauren German. Lauren can be found in the hit TV series “Lucifer” playing Detective Decker.

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QUANTUM AND WOODY! #8 – Eliot Rahal & Joe Eisma Go It Alone in “SEPARATION ANXIETY”

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Valiant is proud to announce QUANTUM AND WOODY! (2017) #8 – the FIRST ISSUE of “SEPARATION ANXIETY,” a RAUCOUS NEW STORY ARC and ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT for the UNPREDICTABLE ONGOING SERIES from acclaimed writer Eliot Rahal (The Paybacks) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Joe Eisma (Morning Glories, Archie)! On July 18th, Quantum and Woody are about to divide their not-so-dynamic duo into a fractured pair of solo acts!

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This July, discover OUTPOST ZERO: the smallest town in the universe

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Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment invite you to explore the mysteries and wonder of the Frost this July as Eisner-winning writer Sean Kelley McKeever (The Waiting Place, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane), artist Alexandre Tefenkgi, and colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu bring you your new favorite series: OUTPOST ZERO.

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“Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair” Available for "Danganronpa" Fans in September 2018

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Following the success of 2016-17’s Danganronpa: The Animation series, Dark Horse Manga is pleased to announce the continuation of the ultimate teenage murder mystery game in the three-volume Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair series! Based on NIS America’s Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, the sequel to the original Danganronpa, the manga series Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair contains many scenes only hinted at in the game. Writer and artist Kyousuke Suga (Persona 5: Comic à la Carte) delves deeper into the murderous world Spike Chunsoft created in Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair. Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair also brings back “Despair Mail,” the fan art and cosplay section!

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Danger Zone Announces "Aberrant"

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Coming to you this June from Action Lab: Danger Zone, ABERRANT is a truly filmic tale, the obvious brainchild of a creator who has for years been penning smart, testosterone-driven action movies for some of Hollywood’s biggest directors; folks like Ridley Scott, Justin Lin, F. Gary Gray, John Woo, and Luc Besson.

Benjamin Snyder 4/12/18 Benjamin Snyder 4/12/18

Review: Xerxes: The Fall of The House of Darius and The Rise of Alexander #1

By Ben Snyder

After years upon years of fruitless waiting, Frank Miller finally released his companion to 300. Unfortunately Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander #1 doesn’t reach anywhere near the same lofty heights as its predecessor. Miller delivers a surprisingly predictable and seemingly unnecessary companion to his original masterpiece. But it also continues a trend of Miller returning to his earlier works with noticeable less success, as he did with the Dark Knight III. Similarly to the Dark Knight III, Xerxes just doesn’t seem to add much to the landmark graphic novel.