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Glitch Vol. 1 by Shima Shinya - Manga Review
In Shima Shinyas "Glitch" Minato and her sister Akira move with their mother Noe to Touka-cho. However, Minato soon notices something strange: huge, pixelated figures wandering through their high school. Sometimes they appear as random lines, while at other times, recognizable shapes like a giant... more »
The Penguin #3 by Tom King - Review
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Oh, I seriously enjoy Tom King's and Rafael de Latorre's Penguin noir.In issue #3 we watch Godfather Penguin collecting, gathering the members of his new team, his new Goons.I always enjoy these recruitment scenes, an element mostly used in gangster or heist movies.Getting to know the members, watching... more »
Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times - Manga Review
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"Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times" takes us on a journey to a mystical world rooted in Japanese folklore, set in the land of Wa, which was the oldest name for Japan and likely around the mid-6th century. The story introduces us to Miyo, a young girl from a remote village that worships local gods.... more »
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl - Manga Review
"The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl" is an engaging manga that introduces Himuro, an ordinary office worker descended from the legendary Yuki-onna, the Snow Woman of Japanese folklore. His unique heritage causes him to unleash snow and ice when overwhelmed by strong emotions. Complicating matters is his... more »
Dark Spaces: Dungeon #1 by Scott Snyder
Oh my, this is going to give me really bad bad dreams.And yet, this is probably what scares me most, I can’t stop reading. With Dark Spaces: Dungeon #1, Scott Snyder once again takes over the writing himself in his anthology series. And how he does it! To call it a spine-chilling tale would be... more »
Top 5 Comics to read before you watch The Marvels!
It is that time of the year again when a Marvel movie hits the big screens... And it's been a long time since May. Just long enough that waiting another week for Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Photon to hit the big screens in The Marvels feels impossible.For those of you in the comic community... more »
Hack/Slash: Back To School #1 by Zoe Thorogood
Well, I never imagined that I would read a Hack/Slash comic. And especially not to find it superb.I have always avoided the Hack/Slash franchise. For obvious slasher and splatter horror reasons.A little bit of creepiness, okay. If the story is good, maybe a little more horror. But bloodbaths, excessive... more »
Manga Review - Akane-Banashi Volume 1
Akane-Banashi follows the story of Shinta Arakawa, a rising Rakugoka whose promising career takes an unexpected turn when he and other aspiring artists are denied the coveted title of Shin'uchi, the highest rank in Rakugo, by the head of the jury. Shinta's daughter is determined to carry on his legacy,... more »
The Invincible Iron Man #11 by Gerry Duggan
The Invincible Iron Man is probably the most Marvelian series that can actually consistently excite me. In my well-filling pullbox, there are currently really only two Marvel ongoings that manage to do that.Anyone who reads my output carefully (and I assume you all do) will know that Marvel titles... more »
The Umbrella Academy Season 4 is on its way and you're still wondering - Should I read the comics?
The Umbrella Academy Season 4 is making its way to Netflix, and you're still wondering, 'Should I dive into the comics?' In short, the answer is a resounding yes. But let's dive into the longer version.YOU MIGHT BE HERE THANKS TO THE SERIESLike millions of others, you might have... more »