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Graphic Novel Review: Batgirl: The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone

Posted on June 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

Batgirl: The Darkest Reflection by Gail Simone Full disclosure. I stopped reading the New 52 after four comics. I read Mister Terrific #1, Justice League #1, Detective Comics #1, and Swamp Thing #1. Out of those four comics, I was only impressed with Detective Comics and Swamp Thing. Justice League was only “meh” and didn’t […]

Graphic Novel Review: Batman: Red Hood – The Lost Days by Judd Winick

Posted on June 2, 2013 Leave a Comment

Batman: Red Hood – The Lost Days by Judd Winick Before watching Under the Red Hood, I knew very little about Jason Todd. I knew there was a Robin that had died, but being as I was never a big DC fan growing up, I never read about his death or even had much insight […]

All Female Cast for the New X-Men #1

Posted on May 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

The much hyped new X-Men #1 is out today! Be sure to grab a copy! No, we’re not going to review it just yet because frankly, while the art was fantastic and we’re loving seeing our favourite ladies doing their thang, the story isn’t quite there yet. No matter, we’ll definitely be back for the […]

Image Comics: You’ve Come a Long Way Baby

Posted on May 3, 2013 1 Comment

I maintain a sordid, lovehate relationship with Marvel Comics, but back in the 1990s, there was a time when we kind of sort of broke up. That is to say, I cheated on Marvel. With Image Comics. I know I know, but you have to understand that I was young and naive and easily swayed […]

Graphic Novel Review: Superman – Red Son by Mark Millar

Posted on April 24, 2013 4 Comments

Superman: Red Son by Mark Millar (A) I don’t like Superman. (B) This is the best Superman story I’ve ever read. Twelve hours. That’s all it would have taken to change the course of history and turn the Superman we have grown up with into someone entirely different – or is he that different after […]

Graphic Novel Review: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid

Posted on March 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

Kingdom Come by Mark Waid I should have read this a long time ago, but I’ve always had issue with DC comics. Their heroes have always been untouchable gods. Sure they have their flaws, but even Batman seemed to be above humanity thanks to his money and abilities. In comparison, X-Men, my biased favourites, were far more […]

Book Review: Supergods by Grant Morrison

Posted on September 15, 2011 2 Comments

Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human by Grant Morrison This book is a wealth of information and insight on the industry that even includes suggested further reading and a thorough indexing. The book inspired many interesting discussion points for my book club, but […]

Graphic Novel Review: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid

Posted on August 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

Kingdom Come by Mark Waid Never have I respected Superman as much as I did after reading this comic. Superman and I have a rocky relationship. I have never been a big fan of his because he’s just too perfect. And I have a hard time caring for perfect characters. I won’t go into that […]