What’s a lighthearted superhero romp is derailed by woefully inconsistent art in Flash: Fastest Man Alive #3 (Simone, Henry, Maiolo). Probably not spectacular enough to lure new readers in, and too basic to be of much interest to seasoned vets: this comic lands frustratingly in the middle, resting in the limbo of comics you forget almost as soon as you’re done reading them.
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Forest guardians are silent observers who watch over the land but never get involved with the natural order. One such sentinel, who we will call Gollum, is near the end of his function when he runs into a creature even rarer than himself, a young human girl. In this world, humans have been hunted to near extinction, and this small child is lost and alone. Therefore, Gollum names the girl Somali, and together, they set off to travel the land, meeting an endless parade of unique individuals.
DetailsMetal Men #6
Metal Men #6 (Didio, Davis, Wright, Lanham) is an engrossing tale that brings a meaty realness to the Pinocchio trope, Davis and Didio take something that’s been done a million times and turns it on its ear to create something unique that truly draws you into the story.
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While the first episode of Gleipnir does pose an interesting concept and execute with impressive quality, there are themes present that feel forced and detract from the potential insight the story could pull off very quickly.
DetailsStar Trek Captains Log – Jellico
Star Trek Captains Log – Jellico (DeCandido, Woodward): A reflection of the damage of protocol, codes, meritocracy and a vertical scheme that looks at the flaws in Starfleet’s ideals. An interesting read, whether or not you like, dislike or know much about the character, but that will be enrichened from that previous knowledge.
DetailsFor the first time, the creative team of Lois Lane (Rucka, Perkins, Troy) comes up short in issue 10, larding this issue with unnecessary exposition for a character we barely know. It isn’t a complete disaster by any means, but is oddly out of character for such robust creators.
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Catwoman #21 (Jones, Blanco) gives us Zombies, a brutal conclusion, and a road trip that leaves us wanting more.
DetailsFor Molly #2
For Molly (Cheng, Sawyer) is proving itself an interesting story with a mythos that captivates and captures the reader. Going now in their Kickstarter for issue #3, this second one provides us worldbuilding and designs filled with expressiveness, emotion, and strength.
DetailsSentient
You don’t have to be a sci-fi buff to get into Sentient (Lemire, Walta), as it’s a human drama above all else. The art sings and the central question at it’s heart – “Can machines learn to be human?” – will have you pondering this series for days after finishing.
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Mark Gruenwald and Paul Ryan’s D.P.7 is a three year “real time” soap opera about seven unusual Americans and the hospital they escape from.
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Tapas Media announced that it has launched a new initiative in follow-up to its #InThisTogether month-long campaign.
DetailsBatman and Robin Annual #1
Batman and Robin Annual #1 (Tomasi, Syaf, Cifuentes, Kalisz, Mangual) is the type of comic that pulls you in with heartfelt relatability and holds on until the very last panel, making it impossible to not put the book down with a smile. For those who may still be looking for the heart behind Damian Wayne as Robin, this is a great place to start!
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