The current volume of Harley Quinn hits a milestone – Harley Quinn #75 – as writer Sam Humphries says goodbye, and he gets a helluva sendoff. The writing is really only scaffolding for the murderer’s row of artists that join him here. Harley’s getting roasted and different characters are telling …
Read More »Teen Titans Go! to Camp… Darkseids summer camp
Longtime Teen Titans Go! Comics writer Sholly Fisch reunited with the gang for their first long-form graphic novel story – and it’s set inside a summer camp organized by Darkseid. While that might sound a bit too dark, Fisch has found humor in this nightmarish summer camp. (Image credit: DC) …
Read More »Best Shots Review – Lords of Empyre: Celestial Messiah #1 (5/10)
Stemming from Marvel’s ongoing ‘Empyre’ crossover, Lords of Empyre: Celestial Messiah #1 (opens in new tab) focuses on the villainous Quoi who leads the Cotati forces. This issue focuses on a psychic battle between mother and son, as Quoi seeks to prove his loyalty to his father and the ways …
Read More »Best Shots Review: Captain Marvel #18 “meat-and-potatoes superhero action”
Carol Danvers’ promotion as the new Kree Accuser feels like echoes of Spider-Man’s own symbiotic power-up from the days of Secret Wars, and as such, Captain Marvel #18 (opens in new tab) is a solid Empyre tie-in that adds new wrinkles to Carol’s history with the Kree empire. This issue …
Read More »Best Shots Review: Hellions #2 “absolutely stands out amid the Dawn of X pack” (9/10)
The new Hellions’ first mission goes amazingly horrible in Hellions #2. Though saddled with a longer-than-usual lag time thanks to the covid pandemic, Zeb Wells’ troubled, but engaging cast returns in a grand, violent fashion. Tasked with the “therapeutic mission” of scouring Mr. Sinister’s old clone farm settled underneath the …
Read More »Sink your fangs into Vampire: The Masquerade as it embraces comic books
Get your fangs out, as Vampire: The Masquerade is on its way to comic books. On August 5, Vault Comics launches an ongoing series based on the cult-favorite bloodsucking tabletop role-playing game – and they’ve enlisted three writers that happen to be long-time fans: Tim Seeley, Tini Howard, and her …
Read More »Best Shots Rapid-Fire Reviews: Black Cat Strikes #5, The Plot #5, more
Greetings, ‘Rama readers! Ready for your pellets? Best Shots has your back with this week’s Rapid-Fire Reviews! Let’s kick off today’s column with Marvel’s Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes… (Image credit: Marvel Comics) (opens in new tab) Marvel‘s Spider-Man: The Black Cat Strikes #5 (Published by Marvel Comics; Review by …
Read More »How DCs New Gods film could be the key to Henry Cavill’s return as Superman
Big things are happening in the DC Extended Universe – DC’s long up-and-down movie continuity – which has been on pause since this year’s Birds of Prey (opens in new tab), with the next film, Wonder Woman 1984 (opens in new tab), pushed back to October 2 due to COVID-19. …
Read More »Best Shots Review – Fire Power, Vol. 1: Prelude
Fire Power, Vol. 1: Prelude Written by Robert Kirkman Art by Chris Samnee and Matt Wilson Lettering by Rus Wooton Published by Image Comics ‘Rama Rating: 9 out of 10 (Image credit: Chris Samnee/Matthew Wilson (Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment)) (opens in new tab) Serving as the precursor to the delayed Free …
Read More »New Green Hornet title pulls from Kubert School staff for retro/modern take on the classic character
There’s nothing wrong with putting a new spin on a classic, and that’s happening in the upcoming Green Hornet limited series from Dynamite Entertainment. Series artist Anthony Marques is aiming for “a hybrid approach” with the title, pulling from the past while also adding in modern elements, comparing his approach …
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