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Review: Batman #25
The next, great Batman story arc from writer Tom King, The War of Jokes and Riddles, starts in Batman #25. This issue acts as a prelude and sets up the new story that will undoubtedly be one for the ages. The Joker and Riddler make...
Review: Saucer State #2
IDW Publishing brings us issue 2 of Saucer State depicting a world in turmoil with a potential invasion on the horizon. Our contributor, Darryll Robson, enters the fray to see if we stand a chance or should be heading for the hills. Review: Saucer State...
Review: Clue #1
Proving that comics can have many strings to their bows, IDW Publishing have put out a new comedy whodunnit in the form of Clue and our contributor, Darryll Robson, entered the murder house to check out the suspects. Review: Clue #1 It was a board...
Review: Trinity #10
Trinity #10 continued Batman’s, Superman’s, and Wonder Woman’s odyssey through the disabled and infected Justice League Watchtower in Dead Space — Part 2. The multitalented Francis Manapul provided the story, art, colors, and cover of the latest issue, which ComiConverse writer T. Kyle King is...
Review: Superman #25
Superman #25 concluded the Black Dawn story arc with a sixth and final chapter entitled Fade to Black. The oversized issue was co-authored by Patrick Gleason and Peter J. Tomasi, with pencils by Doug Mahnke and Gleason. ComiConverse’s Krypton-centric contributor, T. Kyle King, brings you...
Review: Victor LaValle’s Destroyer #2
Boom Studios! modern take on Frankenstein continues this week and our contributor, Darryll Robson, takes a look at expanding world that Victor LaValle has created. Review: Victor LaValle's Destroyer #2 The emotional family story and birthing metaphors from Mary Shelley’s’ original Frankenstein novel take a...
Review: Super Sons #5
Super Sons #5 followed up on Jonathan Kent’s and Damian Wayne’s initial adventure together with a tale focused on the aftermath of Robin’s and Superboy’s clash with Kid Amazo. Regular series writer Peter J. Tomasi was joined by artist Alisson Borges for Battle in the...
Looking Back At Batman #1: The Court of Owls
Batman: The Court of Owls has now become one of the most memorable Batman arcs to emerge from DC Comics in modern times. Its themes and plot points have made their way to the small screen on Gotham. The real accomplishment of the arc, however,...
Review: Supergirl #10
Supergirl #10 continued the exciting Escape from the Phantom Zone adventure, in which Kara Zor-El, Barbara Gordon, and Ben Rubel are trapped in the Kryptonian netherworld. Writer Steve Orlando and artist Brian Ching teamed up to bring readers an action-packed Supergirl/Batgirl pairing, which ComiConverse Krypton...
Review: Superwoman #11
Superwoman #11, written by K. Perkins and pencilled by Jose Luis, brought readers the second installment of the Rediscovery story arc. Lana Lang looks to right a grievous wrong suffered by the Irons family in the latest issue, which ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King is...
Review: Action Comics #981
Action Comics #981 — sporting a cover that featured a clever homage — delivered the third chapter of the Revenge story arc. Written by Dan Jurgens with artwork by Jack Herbert, the latest issue brought General Zod into the mix. ComiConverse contributor T. Kyle King...
Review: New Super-Man #12
New Super-Man #12 furthered the series’ Zero Ultimatum storyline in an installment scripted by Gene Luen Yang and pencilled by Billy Tan. Kong Kenan, Peng Deilan, and the Justice League of China confront Super-Man Zero and Sorcerer Monk Fahai in another jam-packed issue, which ComiConverse contributor...
Review: Winnebago Graveyard #1
Pagan rituals, late night slaughters and journeys through the wilderness for unsuspecting holiday makers; this is the meat of Image Comics’ new horror title Winnebago Graveyard. It’s a case of something new paying homage to something old as our contributor, Darryll Robson, enters the dark...
Decoding The DNA Of The Guardians Of The Galaxy (Part 1)
From 2008 to 2011 writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning told the tale of the Guardians. But it was more than merely a story about Star-Lord and his team. DnA (Dan and Andy) piloted the last great era for Marvel's cosmic realms, taking characters created...
Review: Batman 24
Batman #24 is perhaps one of the most shocking Batman issues in recent memory. It dropped a huge bombshell on all Batman fans, as Bruce did something none of us thought would ever happen - He proposed. In what is easily becoming one of the...
Review: Superman #24
Superman #24 followed up on the previous issue’s shocking revelation of the mastermind behind events in Hamilton County with the fifth chapter of Black Dawn. Patrick Gleason shared the story credit with Peter J. Tomasi and the pencilling chores with Doug Mahnke in this eye-opening...
The Massive: Revisited
Due to a cut back in new comic book reading, our contributor Darryll Robson has taken to re-reading chunks of his collection. In this Revisited series he looks back at a selected run of a particular comic to see if they are still worth reading...
Review: Trinity Annual #1
Trinity Annual #1, released last week, was the lone Superbook to hit the stands on the final day of a month featuring five Wednesdays. Writer Rob Williams and artist Guillem March teamed up to produce Tied Together, the belated continuation of the Pandora Pits storyline....
DC Comics: What You Need To Know About The Button
The Button has been a really exciting and fun read thus far, and with only issue left we will finally learn who was behind the manipulation of time and space in the DC Universe. Tom King and Joshua Williamson have been able to write...
Chris Campana Draws Us Back Into First World
Artist Chris Campana made an appearance last weekend at famed comic book store, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash (The Stash) located in Red Bank, New Jersey. While The Stash is best known as the setting for AMC's hit TV show Comic Book Men, it was...
Review: Action Comics #980
Action Comics #980, the sole Superbook to hit the stands last Wednesday, saw the continuation of the Revenge story arc by writer Dan Jurgens and artist Patch Zircher. The Superman Revenge Squad undertook to add a final antagonist to its nefarious roster in the latest...
Review: Victor LaValle’s Destroyer #1
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ is a classic, world renowned novel that has been adapted time and time again. There are the straight forward adaptions of the story but just as many reworking’s, re-writings and thematic sequels. In 2015, Image Comics put out Jamies S Rich and...