FX is delving into the cable horror comics adaptation game with Guillermo Del Toro's The Strain. The Strain is based on a series of books by Del Toro and Chuck Hogan, which was then turned into a comic by Dark Horse in 2011. Del Toro originally envisioned this as a TV show, so it has now come full circle. A plane arrives at JFK airport, lands … [Read more...]
She-Hulk Issue 6 (2014) Review
Title: She-Hulk Issue 6 Publisher: Marvel Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4 out of 5 For the past year or so, a couple of names have been cropping up more and more in my readings. Charles Soule is one. His work at DC has been phenomenal so far. He's really the only reason I'm reading She-Hulk. The first five issues have been fun, and genuinely … [Read more...]
Teen Titans Issue 1 (2014) Review
Title: Teen Titans Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4 out of 5 I really don't understand the relaunch of this title. The same characters are there, minus Kid Flash & Solstice who are staying in the future, and Superboy that is going through enough confusing changes in his own book. The only reason I can see … [Read more...]
Silver Surfer Issue 4 Review
Title: Silver Surfer 4 Publisher: Marvel Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 5 out of 5 A few times in comic book history, writers and artists get perfectly paired to create a masterpiece. Silver Surfer is one of those. The Surfer is on the way to take Dawn home from their space adventure. Along the way we have a useless cameo to drum up … [Read more...]
Original Sin Issue 6 Review
Title: Original Sin Issue 6 Publisher: Marvel Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4 out of 5 Original Sin 6 from Marvel Comics I have enjoyed Original Sin. I think Jason Aaron is one of the best writers Marvel has right now. His Amazing X-Men has been fun and quirky. His run on Thor God of Thunder has been amazing. The story so far has been … [Read more...]
Robin Rises Omega Issue 1 Review
Title: Robin Rises Omega Issue 1 Publisher: DC Comics Reviewer: @MetropolisKid Rating: 4.2 out of 5 I am unapologetically a mostly DC guy. I read Marvel titles. This week, my comics were Marvel heavy. But deep down, I'm a Justice League kinda guy. Needless to say, Batman will be in my top five a lot. This week, is a special treat. After last … [Read more...]
Dude Looks Like a Lady: Thor Becomes a Woman
Marvel Comics Announce Female Thor. Monday night, Marvel Comics said that a "thundering" announcement was coming on Tuesday's The View. With several theories running around, from Angela to Jessica Jones getting their own series, no one was expecting the announcement of Thor losing his hammer and Mjolnir being wielded by a woman. The blonde will … [Read more...]
A New Golden Age in Comics
Part 1 of 2 See Part 2: Why it's a horrible time for comic books here. When I was younger, reading comic books was not as easy and accepted as it is today. I remember in high school working as a librarian's assistant just to have my lunches in quiet so I could read comic books. No one came to the library, especially not during lunch. … [Read more...]
ARCHIE COMICS PLUNGES INTO SUPERHERO COMICS ONCE AGAIN
Alex Segura, of ARCHIE COMICS, revealed to USAToday Thursday their plans to once again revive their line of heroes (The Fox, Firefly, The Web, etc.). The focus of the newly named DARK CIRCLE COMICS is to build continuity free character driven stories from the top creators in the field. The comics will match some of their earlier new comics … [Read more...]
BATGIRL GETS NEW CREATIVE TEAM AND A NEW LOOK
MTV.com has revealed Gail Simone is leaving Batgirl and is being replaced with Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher on writing duties, and newcomer Babs Tarr and somtimes artist Stewart providing pencils. Their run will start in Octobers Batgirl 35, when Barbara's apartment burns down and she rebuilds her life from the ground up. Apparently this … [Read more...]