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Wonder Con Review – Trigger Men: Chapters 1 & 2

Apr 11, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

One of my favorite things about cons is walking around and picking up independently published comics and giving them a chance. Well Wonder Con was no exception and I picked up several books that were pretty good. I don’t tend to ignore the sales pitch and just pick up random books which usually confuses the creator/seller as they think I know something about the story and that’s why I’m getting the book; but really I’m just treating it as if it were a new title arriving in my comic shop. I look at it a little and then make a decision on if I should buy it or not.

7.5

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Dracula: The Company of Monsters #8 – Review

Apr 10, 2011 | Nicole D'Andria | Comic Reviews

After my harsh review of Dracula: The Company of Monsters #7 I expected nothing from the next issue – but the ending of the last issue did intrigue me enough to try this follow-up and I am pleased (and greatly surprised) to report this issue was great! The characters are still slightly bland, but the artwork shows its strengths and the story hits a high point followers of the series have been waiting for! Dracula: The Company of Monsters is a modern spin on the tales of Dracula and other vampires. Evan comes home to discover his mother has been turned and is out for revenge when he finds himself stuck in the middle of the battle between Conrad and Dracula.

8.5

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Axe Cop: Bad Guy Earth Part 2 Review

Apr 10, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

When last we saw Axe Cop in part one of Bad Guy Planet, he and his band of heroes were heading back in time to save the dinosaurs. That mission is quickly accomplished this month, as is always the case with storylines in Axe Cop. The plot races as fast the mind of hyper-active six-year-old, which is because the series is actually written by a six-year-old boy, Malachi Nicolle. The art is provided by Malachi’s older brother Ethan, who draws exactly what sprigs from his younger sibling’s mind. This results in things like a whole planet of unicorn people, or dinosaurs who shoot lava out of their mouths; all within a few ages of each other. When you ride along with Axe Cop, you don’t expect calm, deliberate pacing, you just buckle up and enjoy it.

4.5

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Grimm Fairy Tales # 57 – Review

Apr 8, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

In Grimm Fairy Tales # 57 Sela and her companions are in
a race to not only try to save their friend Erik, but they are also in race
Against Orcus and Gruel to try and save Tallus the location of where the high
priestess is located. It is important
for Sela and her friend to get to Tallus before Orcus because the Priestess is
the only person that could save Erik from his state of Limbo, but they also
need to warn her of the imminent danger that the city will face.

8.1

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Charismagic #1 – Review

Apr 7, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

Welcome to Las Vegas; the home to sassy
slots, sultry ladies, cheap buffets and the best shows on the planet.
Charismagic happens to be one of those shows. Its main draw is a
magician and entertainer by the name of Hank “The Magnificent”
Medley. After leaving another Las Vegas audience astonished by his
performance, Hank catches a glimpse of Hector, the man that taught
him everything he knows. Afterward Hank and his girlfriend Alle have
a bit of a fight. Alle is hurt by the lack of attention she’s been
getting. Bothered and distracted by seeing Hector at his show Hank
ignores her. Alle becomes frustrated and storms out.

9.0

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Who Is Jake Ellis #3 – Review

Apr 6, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

Jon is more than a little pissed to discover that Jake purposely exposed them in order to find out more about the Faculty. Now they’re hiding out in a night club which allows them to talk out in the open and gives them the best chances at an escape if needed. Jon wants to change his name and start up their operation again, but Jake wants to find out what he is. Jon is still convinced that he’s just his conscious shattered from his mind. Jake reminds him that they’re fully exposed and that anywhere they go will bring the “Americans” after them instantly. He nicely tells Jon that they’re past the point of no return and need to finish what’s already started.

8.9

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Nonplayer #1 – Review

Apr 6, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

It’s been a while since I started off a review talking about the art of a book, but that’s exactly where I will begin with Nonplayer. The pencil’s and color are breath-taking. They are so beautiful that the story and dialog become almost an annoyance while reading it. The different character designs and just the designs in general are very cool and different than a lot of comics. The coloring gives the book a very realistic look with perfectly colored forest canopies and a very animated look to it. Think Spirited Away, but more so for adults.

4.0

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Blue Estate – Episode 1 Review

Apr 6, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

I would like to say that this book only gets better once you get past the cover… but it doesn’t. In fact the cover is the best part of this issue and I highly recommend you stare at it for two minutes without blinking and then put it back. A weird thing about this book, is that at Wonder Con this weekend at the Image booth they had clay molds of the characters heads… I don’t know why because the art style isn’t magnificent nor is it very complex.

8.0

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Chew #18 – Advanced Review

Apr 6, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

Chew # 18 comes out this week. This time around we see the team in a variety of different suicide missions, all set by their hateful chief. We see that 18 months ago, Maison Savoy was investigating or had some knowledge about general Jontongjoo’s avian flu bioweapon research. They decide then to do nothing because by the time he get that weapon functioning, some other fool has to deal with it. Guess who the fools are? None other than our main guy agent Chu and his partner John Colby. Our heroes are sent to work with the USDA as a backup team holding a secret weapon. This weapon can not be release until number two hit the fan.

8.9

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Caligula #1 – Review

Apr 5, 2011 | | Comic Reviews

Upon retuning home from selling his family’s olive oil, Junius discovers the remains of his loved ones. All of which have been violated and slaughtered. Before dying, the family’s slave, Ibraham tells Junius the name of the man responsible for this heinous act. That man’s name is Caligula. Confused, distraught and filled with hate Juniu’s thoughts turn to his deceased father who was a Centurion. A proud man that would take revenge without a moments haste. But Junius was no solider, he was a boy, a mere farmer.

Wonder Con Review – Trigger Men: Chapters 1 & 2

Dracula: The Company of Monsters #8 – Review

Axe Cop: Bad Guy Earth Part 2 Review

Grimm Fairy Tales # 57 – Review

Charismagic #1 – Review

Who Is Jake Ellis #3 – Review

Nonplayer #1 – Review

Blue Estate – Episode 1 Review

Chew #18 – Advanced Review

Caligula #1 – Review

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