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Review: Crude #4
The Russian based revenge story that is Crude reaches its forth issue this week. New from Image Comics and reviewed by our contributor, Darryll Robson, Crude continues to push the boundaries of art and narrative. Deep in the heart of Russia, a safe haven for...
Review: Crude #2
Continuing the journey into a secret underworld in the heart of Russia, Crude issue 2 from Image Comics is out this week. Our contributor, Darryll Robson, takes a look inside to see if the second issue stands up against the fantastic opening issue. Violence and...
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: Supergirl #9
Supergirl #9, one of four Superbooks that began new story arcs last Wednesday, brought Batgirl to National City for a tale authored by Steve Orlando and drawn by Brian Ching. Escape from the Phantom Zone — Part One got the next chapter in the adventures...
Review: Supergirl #7
Supergirl #7 declares its subject matter on an attention-grabbing cover emblazoned with the Warren Zevon-inspired banner: "Werewolves of Krypton!" Writer Steve Orlando joined forces with artist Matias Bergara for the story called Mission: Mind, and ComiConverse's Kryptonian correspondent, T. Kyle King, is here to review...
Review: Supergirl #6
Supergirl #6 arrived last week, bringing readers the last chapter of writer Steve Orlando’s and artist Brian Ching’s Reign of the Cyborg Supermen storyline. The conclusion showcased the final battle between father and daughter to decide whether Argo City or National City would survive. ComiConverse’s...
Review: Supergirl #5
Supergirl #5 arrived last Wednesday, continuing writer Steve Orlando’s and artist Brian Ching’s Reign of the Cyborg Supermen story arc. In the latest chapter, Kara comes back to National City to confront her father in an action-packed issue. ComiConverse’s Krypton correspondent, T. Kyle King, provides...
Review: Batman Annual #1
The first annual for the Rebirth relaunch of the Batman series (Vol 3) was released this past week and with it brought five very different and unique stories of Batman and Gotham during the Holiday season. Annual #1 takes a break from the current Batman...
Review: Supergirl #4
Supergirl #4 debuted this week, providing readers with the latest and most harrowing installment in writer Steve Orlando’s and artist Brian Ching’s Reign of the Cyborg Supermen. Wednesday’s issue saw Zor-El implement his plan to restore his home to its former glory, and ComicConverse’s Krypton...
Are Marvel And DC In A Gay Arms Race?
LGBT characters are finding more and more space in comics these days and our very own Shannen Murphy is here to break down the rising opportunities and the way things are being handles by the big two comics publishers. Are Marvel And DC In A...
Review: Supergirl #3
Supergirl #3 came out last Wednesday, capping off a busy week for the Superman Family. Writer Steve Orlando and artist Brian Ching delivered the third installment of Reign of the Cyborg Supermen, and ComiConverse brings you this review from contributor T. Kyle King, who covers...
Review: Supergirl #2
Supergirl #2 reached the racks last Wednesday, bringing fans of the Woman of Steel the second chapter of writer Steve Orlando’s and artist Brian Ching’s Reign of the Cyborg Supermen just two days after the second-season premiere of Kara’s successful television show. ComiConverse contributor T....
Review: Supergirl #1
Supergirl #1 made its debut last Wednesday, officially marking the start of the Teen of Tomorrow's triumphant return to her own title. Writer Steve Orlando remains at the helm, but, since Supergirl: Rebirth #1, penciller Emanuela Lupacchino has given way to artist Brian Ching. ComiConverse's...
Review: Supergirl: Rebirth #1
Supergirl: Rebirth #1 marked the relaunch of Kara Zor-El in the current DC Comics continuity under the stewardship of writer Steve Orlando and penciller Emanuela Lupacchino. The standalone one-shot issue that set the stage for the Girl of Steel's forthcoming solo title was released on...
Why Midnighter Is So Important For Queer Fans
Midnighter is an important comic for the LGBT community. Our Magen Cubed is here to explain why. My relationship with queer superheroes has always been a little complicated. As a child growing up in the 1990s, I came into my own reading Marvel Comics and...