Comics

Review: Victor LaValle’s Destroyer #1

Review: Victor LaValle’s Destroyer #1

May 27th, 2017 | by Darryll Robson

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...

Review: The Power Of The Dark Crystal #1

Review: The Power Of The Dark Crystal #1

March 4th, 2017 | by Darryll Robson

The Power of the Dark Crystal is based on a script for the sequel to the original 1982 movie. Boom! Studios have enlisted Si Spurrier to rework the magic and our contributor, Darryll Robson, takes a long overdue journey back to Thra in his review...

Review: Planet Of The Apes/Green Lantern #1

Review: Planet Of The Apes/Green Lantern #1

February 4th, 2017 | by Darryll Robson

Boom Studios! and DC Comics team up for the release of The Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern crossover event starting this week. Combining elements of both franchises, the history altering story will unfurl over the next six months and our contributor, Darryll Robson, takes a...

Review: Lucas Stand #6

Review: Lucas Stand #6

December 11th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Six issues down and Boom! Studios demon hunting/time travelling adventure, Lucas Stand, comes to an exciting conclusion. After the ups and downs of previous issues our reviewer, Darryll Robson, takes a look at the series finale. Lucas Stand #6 Review Kurt Sutter and Caitlin Kittredge's...

Review: Slam! #1

Review: Slam! #1

November 15th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Continuing their brand new, creator owned comic range Boom Studios! unleash Slam! onto the shelves. Set in the world of Roller Derby, our contributor Darryll Robson casts his eye over the first issue. Review: Slam! #1 Over recent years Roller Derby has become an extremely...

Review: MMPR: Pink #4

Review: MMPR: Pink #4

October 19th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

With another Power Rangers comic announced at the NYCC,  Boom! Studios are putting a lot of faith on the success of this franchise. Here ComiConverse contributor Darryll Robson reviews the latest issue of the Pink mini-series to see how well they are currently doing. Review: MMPR:...

Review: MMPR: Pink #3

Review: MMPR: Pink #3

September 14th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

The main Mighty Morphin Power Rangers title started its second arc last week and the first arc is also due out in collected form. But if that's not enough for you, our Darryll Robson leads you through the third issue of MMPR: Pink released by...

Review: Skybourne #1

Review: Skybourne #1

September 6th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Skybourne is a new comic title from Boom! Studios written and drawn by Frank Cho. It is released this week and our reviewer, Darryll Robson, gives it the once over. Review: Skybourne #1 Frank Cho is a popular cover artist who has also illustrated such...

Review: Kong Of Skull Island #1

Review: Kong Of Skull Island #1

August 26th, 2016 | by Mitch Nissen

The original King of the movie monsters, King Kong, has returned in a brand new limited comic book series from BOOM! Studios and DeVito Artworks, LLC. ComiConverse contributor Mitch Nissen chronicles the epic return to Skull Island. Review: Kong Of Skull Island #1 The 1933...

Review: Power Rangers 2016 Annual

Review: Power Rangers 2016 Annual

August 26th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Performing well in the sales charts and already with a spin off comic, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Boom! Studios has earned its space on any comic book shelf. And to celebrate the publisher are releasing a summer style annual which our contributor, Darryll...

Review: Lucas Stand #3

Review: Lucas Stand #3

August 17th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Reaching its midway point, our contributor Darryll Robson takes a look at the third issue of Lucas Stand from Boom! Studios. Lost in time, the titular character from Lucas Stand has to face his own demons as well as actual Demons in situations which would...

Review: Labyrinth 30th Anniversary Special

Review: Labyrinth 30th Anniversary Special

August 10th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Featuring a collection of short stories and a vast recognisable cast, our contributor Darryll Robson takes a look at the Labyrinth 30th Anniversary Special from the Archaia imprint of Boom! Studios. It’s been 30 years since the movie Labyrinth swept into theatres and into the...

Review: MMPR: Pink #2

Review: MMPR: Pink #2

August 1st, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Our contributor, Darryll Robson is a huge fan of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Here, he takes a look at the second issue of MMPR: Pink from Boom! Studios. Kim’s journey home has turned into a fight for survival. Facing not one but two super villains...

SDCC 2016: A Look At The Announcements

SDCC 2016: A Look At The Announcements

July 26th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Our Darryll Robson weighs in on the news that broke during the 2016 edition of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) and about his fan reaction in its aftermath. Breaking Down SDCC 2016: I haven’t been to the SDCC but would love to go. However, until that...

Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #5

Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #5

July 23rd, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Boom! Studios' latest issue of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers takes a further step back in time this month and our Contributor, Darryll Robson, is here to look at the reason why. In a break from the ongoing story, this month's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers focuses...

Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #4

Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #4

June 23rd, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Issue 4 of Mighty Morpin Power Rangers is out on the shelves and our contributor Darryll Robson casts his eye over this slice of the popular franchise. It's Morphin Time in this month's Power Rangers comic from Boom! Studios. The Zords are out in all...

Review: Lucas Stand #1

Review: Lucas Stand #1

June 22nd, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Boom! Studios new release from TV writer and producer Kurt Sutter, Lucas Stand, is a supernatural thriller and our contributor, Darryll Robson, takes a look at the first issue. Drawing inspiration from television shows, movies and modern, independent comics, Lucas Stand is a gritty new...

Review: The Spire #8

Review: The Spire #8

June 16th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

The final issue of Boom! Studios The Spire has hit the shelves and our contributor, Darryll Robson, delves into the plot twists of this fantasy whodunnit. Please note the following review contains major spoilers. Please read the comic first. Synopsis The end is near and...

Review: Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy #1

Review: Lumberjanes / Gotham Academy #1

June 9th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

Crossovers are nothing new and some, like the new Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy, are more anticipated than others. Our contributor, Darryll Robson, takes a look at the Boom!/DC mix to see if it is more than just a gimmick. Two popular teams of characters from publishers Boom!...

Review: MMPR Pink #1

Review: MMPR Pink #1

June 9th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

The main Boom Studios! Mighty Morphin Power Rangers title is in full swing but there are still plenty of stories to tell. ComiConverse contributor Darryll Robson reviews the first issue of the Pink mini-series. Deciding which of the Rangers to focus a solo comic on...

Review: Bill And Ted Go To Hell #4

Review: Bill And Ted Go To Hell #4

May 29th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

The final issue of Bill And Ted Go To Hell from Boom Studios! lands this week and our contributor, Darryll Robson, takes a look inside. After last month’s jaw dropping cliff hanger, how are San Dimas’ coolest dudes going to set the heavens and the...

Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #3

Review: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #3

May 16th, 2016 | by Darryll Robson

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are creating headlines on many geeky websites thanks to the up coming movie. Our Darryll Robson takes a look at Boom Studios! monthly ongoing to whet your appetite further. With the phenomenal sales of issue 1 and the recently released images...