Comic Reviews

Cyclops #2 – Review

Even though this book is heavily laced with political and social commentary, it’s just very refreshing in the world of comics. The book is labeled for mature audiences and if it were up to me it wouldn’t be because of the violence, but rather the need for maturity when reading the story.

Doug and his team are set down in the middle of an ambush for their first televised mission. The face heavy fire and end up trapped behind a wall, pinned down by three snipers and a handful of ground troops. Anderson (Doug’s babysitter) takes four men and tries to charge the field, which gets him and his men shot. In a moment of bravery Doug rushes out to grab his “friend” and bring him back to safety. This is the moment that the world makes Doug… a hero!

Batman Beyond #1 Review

After a pretty successful mini-series that had the fans of the futuristic Neo-Gotham asking for more, the first issue of the new on-going series Batman Beyond is a bit of a disappointment. If you’re reading some of DC’s other Batman titles you may want to stick with those, though the series could show signs of improvement; if they fire the artist and start focusing more on Batman.

The Death of Comic Book Guy – Series Review

Straight out I honestly believe that many comic book fans upon hearing of this mini-series would have leapt at the opportunity of getting their hands on it, I know that’s what I did! Just seeing the cover of the first issue (a parody of the first issue of Fantastic Four) made me smile.

The series starts with Comic Book Guy posting on his blog his reenactment of many famous death scenes from movies and comics. Comic Book Guy then stumbles across an ad for a new Lard Lad mascot and he goes for the tryouts. He is defeated by a man going by the title Graphic Novel Kid, but the car he’s in blows up. At a movie memorabilia auction, there is an accident and Comic Book Guy is also blown up! Two deaths in one issue, crazy!

Neonomicon #3 – Review

I thought that this series could not get any worse… it did! This series has been a complete disappointment and I don’t really see where it’s going.

Gordon and Merril had infiltrated a sex cult, but were discovered and Gordon was murdered. Merril was then raped and left for a mysterious creature. Merril has been having multiple sex encounters with the creature over quite some time. She hallucinates about a Lovecraftian city named R’yleh and then the creature escapes the “dungeon” with her.

Starborn #2 – Advanced Review

Not born on our world but of another, Benjamin Warner or Bin Yaamin (which is his real name) is braced with action and excitement. Finding out that he is an alien and also an heir to a kingdom is a big step up from being a novel writer to a Starborn hero! Before he gets his kingdom he’ll have to survive The Network! As the council of evil has found out about Benjamin Warner’s presence on Earth. The Council has have decided to take immediate action and kill the future heir! Watch out Starborn fans because Benjamin Warner is a hero not that far away from our galaxy.

Earp Saints For Sinners # 1 – Review

The economy of America has pretty much fallen to the floor, and echoes similarities to The Great Depression. With law enforcement as corrupt as the criminals they have sworn to protect, there is but one man left to look towards for hope, Wyatt Earp.

This is the backdrop for Radical’s latest series “Saints for Sinners” ( a futuristic re-imagining of the western legend Wyatt Earp) . Created by Matt Cirulnick and David Manpearl. Written by M. Zachary Sherman (Shrapnel Aristeia Rising), color done by Kyushik Shin (worked as art director for Activision and Sony Online Entertainment) and illustrated by Mack Chater, Martin Montiel (The Darkness) and Colin Lorimer, an action comic filled with back-tracking that reads like a movie.

Return of the Originals: Battle for L.A. Review

A powerful novel that’s complemented by stunningly detailed pencils with a cast of characters that will remind you heroes of yester-years. Set in World War II this unique graphic novel will keep you entertained and guessing with every page.

Let’s dispel any notion that you need to know the characters presented in this graphic novel in order to enjoy the story. Also let’s dispel the notion that the characters are un-relatable due to their “Golden Age” history. This story is not only interesting and intense, but gives a new view into World War II through the eyes of superheroes.

Time Bomb #3 – Review

With a bit of a delay it seems the third issue of Time Bomb has arrived and it’s a solid ending to the series. If you need a refresher Jack was discovered by the Nazi’s and with his cover blown he is shot in the chest. Fortunately, for Jack one of his devices catches the bullet and saves his life. It also lands him in a holding cell in the underground complex where the Nazi’s are developing their disease that will erase humanity from the planet. The beautiful blonde that exposed Jack turns out to be an English spy and is sharing the holding cell with him.

Ryder On The Storm #2 – Review

Ryder On The Storm continues! As we find out about Ryder’s past we also get to know that he isn’t human – but a Daemon. That’s right, Ryder is a Daemon. With the craziness just beginning, Ryder will hit some interesting points that will either do two things: Make you come for more or just leave here in issue 2. And let me warn you the stuff in issue two is really weird. Other than the weirdness in this issue Ryder’s past is touched on a bit more and more secrets are revealed about the Daemon’s intentions! Join writer David Hine and artist Wayne Nichols as they take you on a journey with a man deciding what he’s going to do with his life.

Ryder On The Storm #1 – Review

Ryder On The Storm, a new series from Radical Comics publishing. A mature title indeed, readers will follow a Private Eye detective named Ryder chasing a case that he fully doesn’t understand. When a homicide is filed from Michael Hudson’s girlfriend, Katrina Petruska, Ryder begins thinking that this is more of a murder than a suicide case. However, murder or suicide Ryder is trying to protect Katrina from something that isn’t of our world. As the story unravels Ryder might not even be human. The twisted and sick story of Ryder on the Storm will give you chills yourself! However, what lies in store for our good friend Mr. Ryder is unknown because something is waiting for them!