Oddly Normal is a comic written and Illustrated by Otis Frampton, and published by Image Comics. It is a re-aimagining of a collection released in 2006. While classified as a children’s comic, it’s not childish at all, or written too young to be enjoyed by adults. I picked it up the TPB after seeing some … [Read more…]
Fathom Volume 6 is a trade paperback collection of Fathom issues 1-8 of the new Aspen Universe books. The story arc is written by Blake Northcott with art by Marco Renna, and starts off the new tales of Aspen Matthews with a bang. The story pits Aspen against her own people to protect humans against … [Read more…]
The Elemental Balance is a new series from creator Zain Shenwari, artist Luke Horsman, and inZane comics. The series starts off with an issue titled “Ground Breaking News” which introduces us to Chloe and Baraka. They are elementals, people who have developed powers by being exposed to powerful elements at the time of their death. … [Read more…]
TERROR FILMS is set to release a new horror film every Friday in the month of October, in a special promotion aptly titled, FREAKY FRIDAYS! Each week a new film will be released in North America exclusively on Amazon Prime. First up from TERROR FILMS is THE CHAIR. Set for release on Friday, October 5th, … [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: I was provided a review copy by the publisher for this review. Exilium is a SciFi comic from writer Ben Slabak and artist Salo Farias with colors by Marc Sintes and HdE on letters. The book is published by Alterna Comics as part of their newsprint line. The story follows the aftermath of … [Read more…]
32 Kills is a new release from Comichaus by Andy Clift and Mike Garley. It’s an ultra-violent action comic following the protagonist on a search for clues, or information, that finally takes her back home for a brutal confrontation. The dialogue is light, and the action is fast and heavy. The book is available to … [Read more…]
Follow Me In is sort of a mixed bag for a comic book. It’s part travel journal and part autobiography. It is written from the perspective of a young artist traveling abroad with her boyfriend, and the art reflects that in it’s sketchbook feel and penciled colors. It touches on cultural appreciation and sensitivity, exploration, … [Read more…]
IT CAME OUT ON A WEDNESDAY #3 (W) Troy Vevasis, Chas Pangburn, James Andrew Clark, Marco Lopez, Jeremy Ferretti, Eric Gahagan,Jeremy Massie (A) Aleksandar Jovic, Enzo Pertile, Robert Ahmad, SickJoe, Kelly Williams, Halil Mete, Jeremy Massie (Cover) Bernie Gonzalez $1.99, 48 pgs, Horror/Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Full Color, Newsprint Interior This Halloween Spooktacular is all “treat”! In this issue: a zombie-infested … [Read more…]
Roleplaying is largely an imaginative experience. Players have a sheet that describes their imaginary character in game terms. The Game Master has a script for the adventure based on fictional people, events and monsters. Most of the game takes place in everyone’s mind, sometimes with the aid of a map and miniatures to make combat … [Read more…]
Subversive Comics and Paul Nicholson are teaming up for a new comic series, Mayhem. Nicholson has been a designer with Japanese video games and music labels as well as creating the Laughing Man logo for Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex. Subversive is an indie comic publisher based in the UK with titles like Bearlands, … [Read more…]