Varus #2: Retribution
In Varus #2: Retribution (McNeill, Rudy), the main conflict of vengeance versus self-healing is an engaging and brilliant one, with a great ending, but the execution nonetheless relies on tropes about mental illness that I hope we leave behind as we understand better what fantastical metaphors mean for real people.
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It’s simply remarkable how Alexander and the rest of the team have found such an uncanny ability to blend horror and sci-fi with such a haunting tale of self-forgiveness, bringing a tragic yet somehow freeing conclusion to the first arc in Empty Zone #5 (Alexander, NCT, Jackson).
DetailsPlanetary #6
The historical alignment of Planetary #6 (Ellis, Cassaday, Depuy, Fuchs) helps to frame an interesting dynamic regarding the prominence of superheroes at the time and the never-ending search for greater power and influence, distilling the importance of the superhero genre into a sci-fi story with real relevance.
DetailsNinjak #10
Ninjak #10 (Kindt, Braithwaite, Ryp, Reber) is an excellent “fish out of water” story that doesn’t lean on a trope to find meat to the story. It’s also a fantastic issue for a new reader to learn more about the expansive Valiant universe without being overwhelmed.
DetailsParasyte: The Maxim
Parasyte: The Maxim Season 1 was decently paced and offered several good scenes of terror, gore, and action. If you are looking for a gritty, psychologically tinged anime with varying levels of violence and a likable protagonist, this would be a good one to check out.
DetailsFlash #753 (Williamson, Porter, Peterson, Hi-Fi) ups the stakes considerably, and doesn’t let off the throttle as it speeds toward “Flash Age’s” conclusion. Been let down by the current lackluster season of the CW’s Flash? The real deal in comics form is the antidote!
DetailsEmpty Zone #4
If the brilliant artwork featuring a technologically dependent world cast into the shadows blurring the lines between life and death isn’t enough, the unnatural mystery that is beginning to unravel in Empty Zone #4 (Alexander, NCT, Jackson) should be more than enough to keep you coming back.
DetailsALPHA FLIGHT #1 (1983)
Alpha Flight #1 (1983), (Byrne, Yanchus) in the Northwest Territories of Canada, an ancient ritual summons the Great Beasts! Will Alpha Flight have a chance to battle this evil or will they be shut down by the Government before they begin their superhero journey?
DetailsReceiving Transmissions #1
Receiving Transmissions (Steenz!) is a captivating story that mixes the supernatural and striking with familiarity and cuteness. It gets deep into our main character and her feelings, getting to know her very well even in a short one shot.
DetailsSwamp Thing: New Roots #1
Swamp Thing: New Roots #1 (Russell, Santucci, Halisz, Jimmy B.) is just a lot of fun. It’s dark with just the right twist of horror, but still brings an interesting dilemma to the forefront regarding the pursuit of life against the seemingly never-ending forces of death.
DetailsDarth Vader #1
In the new Darth Vader series, (Pak, Ienco, Menon) readers find the terrifying Lord of the Sith in deep contemplation after his confrontation with his son. Star Wars writer Greg Pak takes on weaving new tales of the armored ex-Jedi. Set in the wake of the events of The Empire Strikes Back, this is an attempt to provide audiences with similar high level storytelling the previous Vader series was known for. This time however, the series takes place in a new chapter that runs parallel to the Star Wars and the Doctor Aphra ongoing series.
DetailsDaphne Byrne #4
Daphne Byrne #4 (Marks, Jones, Madsen) Daphne is still coming to terms with her father’s death, her mother is falling deeper into trouble, and now the brother is starting to become displeased with her. More creepy layers get peeled back in Daphne Byrne #4!
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