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Dick Tracy #1 by Alex Segura and Michael Moreci - Review
Dick Tracy.Dick Tracy is to blame.For my everlasting love of detective noir stories.For my undying passion for hard-boiled crime fiction.For my weakness for all that cliché-loving American detective stuff.It’s funny how such reboots not only make you nostalgic and reminisce about the past,... more »
First Marvel Omnibus, DC Omnibus and DC vs Marvel Omnibus!
Do you remember the first Omnibus you ever bought? Maybe it was right here at Walt's Comic Shop. Or maybe you want to start collecting Marvel and DC Omnibus Editions, but don't know where to start. At the beginning? But what is the beginning? Can you still make it? It's time for a time travel back to... more »
Taking Care Of God Vol. 1 - Manga Review
Followers of the Chinese science fiction scene and fans of the new Netflix series 3 Body Problem will no doubt be familiar with the name Cixin Liu, whose short story of the same name served as the source of inspiration for the manga "Taking Care Of God". Personally, however, I have mixed feelings about this... more »
Harrow County Omnibus One by Tyler Crook - Review
No single issue on the table this week.Which is because of these wonderfully gruesome stories from Harrow County.And the gift and curse of working at a comic shop. Where you stumble across a special opportunity to fish something new out of the endless sea of comics at least once a day.As happened with... more »
Top 5 best graphic novels from 2023 that you have to read!
Every year, new graphic novels see the light of day, and with them, many masterpieces. Our customers have showed us that these were their top five favorite graphic novels of 2023, and if you don't know what graphic novels to read next, maybe this will inspire you to check one out. Top 5 - Daredevil by... more »
Ako and Bambi Vol.1 - Manga Review
Mangaka HERO is internationally known for her series Horimiya, which was created in collaboration with Daisuke Hagiwara and also received an anime adaptation. In "Ako and Bambi", as the series is originally called, HERO is responsible for both the story and the drawings. Mangaka HERO has been publishing... more »
Five recommended short manga to read in one sitting
Do you need a manga for a quick read? We've got you covered! Here's our top 5 list of single volumes mangas that are perfect to read in a single sitting. And yes, I admit: I am cheating. Some of these titles are published in omnibus editions and actually are longer than one volume in Japan. But don't... more »
Uncanny Valley #1 by Tony Fleecs
Tony Fleecs, co-creating mastermind of Stray Dogs and its derivatives, and Dave Wachter, one of my current favorite artists (especially since his take on the Planet of the Apes), are doing a series 'Uncanny Valley' together.What could go wrong?Based on my reading experience of Uncanny Valley #1,... more »
Poison Ivy #21 by G. Willow Wilson - Review
Every time I close another issue of this series and feel the instant urge to tell everyone about this reading experience, this perfect escape, the first thing I mumble to myself out loud, accompanied by a satisfied, yet always a little astonished look on my face: Brilliant!Usually followed by a louder... more »
Invincible — reading order and formats explained!
Maybe you watched the awesome Invincible show on Amazon Prime and now you want to read the comics, but you don't know how to read the Invincible comics in order? For fans, there are numerous ways to collect and enjoy the comic book series. Although the original single issues of Invincible are long... more »
