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REVIEW: Book of Death - Volume 1

REVIEW: Book of Death – Volume 1

Writer: Robert Venditti Artist: Robert Gill, Doug Braithwaite Colourist: David Baron, Brian Reber Release Date: 17/01/16 Publisher: Valiant Entertainment QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Dramatic layouts It starts better than it ends Smart art decisions Big crossovers have become a staple of a bloated comics industry and, despite how much people complain about them, continue to top the sales charts. Last…

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REVIEW: Symmetry #3

Writer: Matt Hawkins Artist: Raffaele Ienco Colourist: Troy Peteri Release Date: 17/02/16 Publisher: Top Cow Productions QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Far more dramatic The art seems more bright and clear Fully hooked me in It’s difficult to know whether or not my transition to reading the comic in a different form has resulted in the more colourful and bright art that I experienced, but there seemed to be…

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REVIEW: All-New Inhumans #4

REVIEW: All-New Inhumans #4

Writer: Charles Soule, James Asmus Artist: Stefano Caselli Colourist: Andres Mossa Release Date: 24/02/16 Publisher: Marvel Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Maintains a real depth Realistic proportions A relentless pace MAIN BODY TEXT FINAL SCORE: /10 Written by Mark Dickson Spider-Man/Deadpool 2 3.5 Mark Dickson February 19th 2016

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REVIEW: Birthright #14

Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Andrei Bressan Colourist: Ariando Lucas Release Date: 17/02/16 Publisher: Image Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Releases tension Clever use of perspective Teases small details Taking what has arguably been building from the very first issue, Brennan and Mikey finally have the brotherly confrontation that they’ve needed. Since Brennan was revealed to have been possessed…

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REVIEW: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 10 #24

REVIEW: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 10 #24

Writer: Christos Gage Artist: Megan Levens Colourist: Dan Jackson Release Date: 17/02/16 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU It comes together Art plays up the lack of trust On edge the whole time Reading this arc in one sitting has highlighted the intensity and consistency of the dissipation of the team and their trust in one another. Each issue has focused on separate characters and…

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REVIEW: Red Sonja #2

REVIEW: Red Sonja #2

Writer: Marguerite Bennett Artist: Aneke Release Date: 17/02/16 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment QUICK REVIEW HAIKU So inconsistent It’s such a disappointment The art doesn’t flow Inconsistency is the quickest way to alienate an audience; this issue falls apart on all counts that made the first entry so appealing. After promising to take the character in a brand new direction, and starting to…

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REVIEW: Uncanny Inhumans #5

REVIEW: Uncanny Inhumans #5

Writer: Charles Soule Artist: Brandon Peterson Colourist: Java Tartaglia Release Date: 17/02/16 Publisher: Marvel Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Broadening scope Unsettling undertones Much prefer this art This series functions far better when it focuses on the political drama gained from the regality of its titular characters. Introducing the idea of a neutral zone where all of these friends and…

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REVIEW: Ninjak #12

Writer: Matt Kindt Artist: Doug Braithwaite, Juan José Ryp Colourist: Brian Reber, Ulises Arreola Release Date: 10/02/16 Publisher: Valiant Entertainment QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Far more exciting Art supports the action well Shouldn’t have recapped Ninjak is a story that’s previously had so much depth and, thanks to the proactive nature of its titular character, has always kept driving forwards at an…

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REVIEW: No Wonder #1

REVIEW: No Wonder #1

Writer: Jeremy Hauck Artist: Ellis Ray III Colourist: Sean Callahan  QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Lots of strong ideas Adjustment time for the art I’m ready for more Ever since my first interview with co-creator Jeremy Hauck a few months back, I was captivated by this book’s concept; it falls somewhere between a future full of hope and one where we, as the human race, cannibalise what we’re capable of. You…

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REVIEW: The Autumnlands #9

REVIEW: The Autumnlands #9

Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist: Benjamin Dewey Colourist: Jordie Bellaire Release Date: 10/02/16 Publisher: Image Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Gets an aim again Some fascinating subtext Dewey’s art is great After a big climactic confrontation, you need some down-time to allow the characters to adjust to the new status-quo and ease back into their new roles. Otherwise, you head from crisis to crisis and…

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REVIEW: All-New Wolverine #5

REVIEW: All-New Wolverine #5

Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: David Lopez, David Navarrot Colourist: Nathan Fairbairn Release Date: 10/02/16 Publisher: Marvel Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Laura stands out more Guest stars are still delightful Many ups and downs A new character taking on an established mantle can be difficult; it’s important to create a clean break to justify the change to long-term fans, but also walk the line of…

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REVIEW: Spider-Man/Deadpool #2

Writer: Joe Kelly Artist: Ed McGuinness Inker: Mark Morales Colourist: Jason Keith Release Date: 10/02/16 Publisher: Marvel Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Shrewd mix of genres Wretchedly funny Deadpool Quite static figures I’ve recently had it pointed out to me that I very rarely say that a piece of media, be it a film or a comic, is genuinely and wholeheartedly hilarious. I feel like I can say that…

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REVIEW: Jem and The Holograms, Volume 1

REVIEW: Jem and The Holograms, Volume 1

Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Sophie Campbell Colourist: M. Victoria Robado Release Date: 14/10/15 Publisher: IDW Publishing QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Absolute delight Portrays music adeptly Great diversity Flow between panels and between pages is one of the best ways to take a comic from good to great. In such a static medium, it’s important to ensure that this connection is maintained throughout the…

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SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Ruairí Coleman (Co-Creator of IDENTITY)

SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Ruairí Coleman (Co-Creator of IDENTITY)

Creator-owned independent comics are a dime-a-dozen and it’s often difficult to isolate the ones that are worth your attention; you’re often required to go on word of mouth alone. Alternatively, getting to know the creators behind a project can help to build up faith that they’re capable of creating a quality product. This Spotlight Interview has been put together to help you get to know an…

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REVIEW: Dejah Thoris #1

REVIEW: Dejah Thoris #1

Writer: Frank J. Barbiere Artist: Francesco Manna Colourist: Morgan Hickman Release Date: 03/02/16 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Stilted dialogue Rushes to a status-quo Strong but flawed artist A new beginning necessitates the introduction of a new status quo; there are two primary approaches that get the job done. Many comic writers nowadays tend towards a longer form of…

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REVIEW: Paper Girls #5

REVIEW: Paper Girls #5

Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Artist: Cliff Chiang Colourist: Matt Wilson Release Date: 03/02/16 Publisher: Image Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU It’s emotional Finally provides structure Strong panel choices This is what this series has needed from the very beginning; all previous chapters have shown the reader a series of events without any constructive tissue to connect it all together. While this does…

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REVIEW: Captain America: Sam Wilson #6

REVIEW: Captain America: Sam Wilson #6

Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Joe Bennett Inker: Belardino Brabo Colourist: Romulo Fajardo Release Date: 03/02/16 Publisher: Marvel Comics QUICK REVIEW HAIKU Sam needs to do more The art feels gratuitous A cool plot device There’s nothing wrong with an issue that revolves around a single confrontation, provided that it’s an enjoyable and effective use of space. However, while the fight is…

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