Having a Point Other Than Narrative
From Al Hartley to Tom King, Archie, Batman, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Andy Capp, a comic has to get to a point eventually or the diminishing returns and lack of believable consequence make us shut off.
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Doomsday Clock #12: Hope is the North Star
Doomsday Clock #12
The wait is over and Doomsday Clock #12 (Johns, Frank, Sinclair, Leigh) is available today. SPOILERS AHEAD for an event that will surely go down as one of the most well-crafted superhero events in the history of comics.
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Watchmen: Season Finale Review
Watchmen
At this point, anyone who’s keeping up with Watchmen knows how good it is. Anyone who isn’t watching knows that they need to.
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“Where’s My Show?”: Cancellations And New Shows Coming
The following is a list of genre shows that have been canceled since January 1, 2019. No doubt you will already be aware of some but you might also find some surprises! Also…some interesting new series premiering between now and the end of the first quarter of 2020.
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Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year #1: Welcome Ladies and Genocides
Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year #1
Harley Quinn: Villain of the Year #1 (Russell, Norton, Hi-Fi, Sharpe) has a few redeeming qualities, but not enough to make it a worthwhile issue in the event’s already overloaded lineup.
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Penny Dreadful: Series Review
Penny Dreadful
“Penny Dreadful” is somehow as good, or greater, than the sum of its parts – even though those parts include several of the greatest works of fiction ever written – aided by a killer cast, tonnes of moody atmosphere, and John Logan’s Sorkin-esque approach to scripting (with sole writing credit throughout most of the series), bringing everything together into a cohesive whole with its own unique voice and perspective. “Penny Dreadful” is one of the greatest (most underrated) shows of the 21st century.
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Fallen Angels #3: Behold the Peace of the One-Mind
Fallen Angels #3
Fallen Angels #3 loses much of the momentum gained from prior issues at it sets up Apoth for a much larger confrontation in an action-oriented narrative.
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Deathbringer #1: Take Weapon, Point and Destroy
Deathbringer #1
Deathbringer #1 (Quinn, Peeples, Prianto) wasn’t my favorite of the introductory one-shots, but with decent art and good writing, it was still an enjoyable experience.
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Annihilation Scourge: Silver Surfer #1
Annihilation Scourge: Silver Surfer #1
Annihilation Scourge: Silver Surfer #1 (Abnett, Davidson, Milla): Well can we just keep it real here? If Dan Abnett’s name is on a comic you already know you’re in for a good time
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SUNDAY CLASSICS: The Manhattan Projects volume 1
SUNDAY CLASSICS: The Manhattan Projects volume 1
Join us for a look back at The Manhattan Projects volume 1. Nothing like a light piece of historical fiction to brighten your Sunday!
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Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality #1 (of 5): Upside Down, Inside Out
Alien Reality
Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality #1 (of 5) (David, Land, Leisten) drop-kicks Spidey into a wild and weird alternate reality – with results you won’t believe! This comic is an absolute blast!
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Ghost Rider #3: Restore Hell to Her Past Glory
Ghost Rider #3
Ghost Rider #3 (Brisson, Frigeri, Keith) is essentially one long setup for what’s to come. It’s an important issue to develop the overarching story, but it loses what made the first two issues so fun in the process.
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