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.
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.
DetailsNinjak #4
Ninjak #4 (Kindt,Ryp,Mann,Sauvage,Guice,Arreola): If you’re gonna write a warning tale about an enigmatic and fierce foe routed in martial arts mayhem and magical mystery, this is a play book on how it’s done.
DetailsGhosted in L.A. Volume 1
Ghosted in L.A. Volume 1 (Grace, Keenan, Le) The first volume of Ghosted in LA is the best possible start for this series, with engaging characters, dramatic innuendos and fresh brilliant art.
DetailsVarus #1: Heartlight
Varus #1 (McNeill, Hans) Amazingly beautiful art and a fascinating story that defies expectations and manages to make us feel hope even in the most dramatic moments. You can read it online at League of Legends webpage.
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Turning 80, but young at heart!
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Facing The Sun #1-5
Beautifully crafted by Tesslyn Bergin all by herself, Facing the Sun is a tale of abuse, grief and codependency excels in its themes and shocking panels, but with space for cuteness and healing.
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Eat the Dead by Siddharth Kotian is a knife in the stomach horror comic.
DetailsAstonishing X-Men (2004) #50
Astonishing X-Men (2004) #50 (Liu, Perkins) A beautifully done and hard to digest issue, where emotional weight, tragedy and tension are achieved in practically all of it, both in the script and in the art.
DetailsAstonishing X-Men (2004) #49
Astonishing X-Men (2004) #49 (Liu, Perkins) is a thrilling second issue of this arc that is excellent when it comes to personal conflict and aftermath, with art that matches the dark tone this story is setting.
DetailsArchie Vs. Predator II #1-5
Archie Vs. Predator II #1-5 (de Campi, Hack) is a delightful piece of terror flick comics, Archie canon exploration (including canon subversion) and masterfully crafted storytelling and art. Just pick it up!
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