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The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Vol. 1 & 2) - Manga Review
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I have a weakness for Yokai stories of all kinds, particularly those in the Slice-of-Life genre. "The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe" manga, based on the light novel of the same name, shows promise for Yokai fans. While it's reminiscent of series like "GeGeGe no Kitaro,"... more »
Poison Ivy #14 by G. Willow Wilson - Review
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No idea how G. Willow Wilson does it, but she does.For 14 issues (and 2 Knight Terrors) straight, she has consistently kept the level at its highest.I don't think there's a series I'm enjoying more right now than Poison Ivy. As soon as one of these magical covers appears while I'm doing the check-in... more »
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
Marvel Big Book Deal of the Month If you can consider something we've done twice already a tradition, then I'd say: Why not join our centuries-old customs of voting for the next Marvel Big Book of the Month? Usually, this is reserved for our Discord users, but why not let everyone cast their vote! All of... more »
Review - Joker: One Operation Joker Vol. 1
Have you ever read a manga where you thought, "Wow, I wish The Joker was my actual father"? No? Well, if you read "Joker: One Operation Joker," you might just find yourself thinking that. So, what's the story all about? In this unexpected turn of events, Batman inadvertently transforms into a baby after... more »
Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #2 by Dan Watters - Review
My admiration for Dan Watters continues to grow. I like his very prosaic style, his penchant for mysticism and dark fantasy. He likes to use cryptic metaphor and symbolism, but it is by no means off-putting. Generally, there are two reflex variations when I read stories that don't open up to me, that... more »
Review - Batman Justice Buster
Do you know how hard it is to work at a comic shop and not leave the place with your bag full of comics? I set myself a challenge: go to work and leave without a new comic, manga, graphic novel, or even an omnibus (because even that has happened once). I failed miserably. I took Batman - Justice... more »
Review - Spider-Man #11 by Dan Slott
In fact, in the last two Spider-Man issues, despite all the fun I continued to have, skepticism spread a bit. I was (and still am a bit) unsure if Spider-Boy is a good invention. First and foremost, I feel the same way Spider-Man does, the idea of him getting a sidekick may not be palatable to me. He... more »
The Boys are here - and on sale!
If you want a rollercoaster ride through a world where superheroes aren't exactly the squeaky-clean do-gooders you see on TV, "The Boys" Omnibuses by Garth Ennis (who is ALWAYS worth reading) are your golden ticket! Picture this: caped crusaders behaving worse than your aunt's Chihuahua after too much... more »
Manga Review - The Great Snake's Bride Vol. 1
In The Great Snake's Bride Miyo, a unhappy young woman from a mountain village, is chosen as a sacrificial offering to become the bride of the majestic snake god Daija. Initially, she is filled with fear that the giant, talking snake will devour her entirely. However, when she is taken into the care... more »
Groot #4 by Dan Abnett - Review
A warm end to a lovely little series. In which the supporting characters were actually the main characters. And the protagonist steered. And looked cute.Which, again, is a good counterpart to Groot's usual performances. Because let's be honest, Groot is always the (more or less) secret star of every... more »