Comic Books Reviews of both new release and older comic books. Marvel, DC, IDW, Image, Archie, and other publishers will be explored!
Reviews of both new release and older comic books. Marvel, DC, IDW, Image, Archie, and other publishers will be explored!
Oct 07 2025
“The Ghost of Wreckers Cove” Is a Beautifully Told Middle Grade Mystery
The Ghost of Wreckers Cove is the first official collaboration between artist Ricardo Liniers Siri, known as Liniers, and writer Angelica del Campo. After 10 pages, you may wonder, “What took them so long?” You might especially wonder that once you know the pair are a couple.
“It is weird to work with…
Oct 04 2025
“To the Stars and Back,” a Webtoon Favorite, Is Now Out in Print
Another successful webcomic has made the jump from online to print. To the Stars and Back, a “Webtoon phenomenon,” is getting the hardcover and paperback treatment.
Written and drawn by Peglo, it’s a slice-of-life romance, a genre familiar to regular Webtoon readers. The first episode…
Sep 23 2025
“The Girl Who Draws on Whales” Is a Confident, Compelling Debut
The Girl Who Draws on Whales, the first graphic novel fully written and illustrated by Eisner nominee Ariela Kristantina, is pure vibes. On the opening page, narrator Citra tells us, “No need for the classic ‘A Long, Long Time Ago’ intro. That’s so yesterday. Let’s dive right into the excitement!” He…
Sep 05 2025
5 Reasons Why I Love “Assorted Crisis Events”
“A monthly Black Mirror” is the best way I can describe Assorted Crisis Events, an ongoing sci-fi anthology series from Image Comics that has thrills, chills, and has a lot to say about modern life in each issue.
Assorted Crisis Events began in March 2025 and is written by Deniz Camp, drawn…
Jul 10 2025
“Run” Shows Us the Best of Superman Through a Child’s Eyes
What does Superman stand for? In “Run,” a 12-page story in issue #4 of Superman: Up in the Sky, a race against the Flash shows us what he’s made of.
This DC Comics series—written by Tom King, drawn by Andy Kubert, inked by Sandra Hope, colored by Brad Anderson, and lettered by Clayton Cowles—is about Superman…
May 28 2025
“Helen of Wyndhorn” Is a Fantastical and Emotional Series from a Powerhouse Team
Content note: This review includes brief mentions of suicide.
The fantastical is real in Helen of Wyndhorn, a six-issue series released in 2024, collected in hardcover in 2025, and nominated for multiple 2025 Eisner Awards. The comic follows the troubled daughter of a fantasy author who discovers…
Apr 21 2025
“Far Sector” Is a DC Comics Adventure with Murder, Romance, and Mystery
A mysterious murder, steamy romances, and billions of potential suspects are the highlights of Far Sector by N. K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell. The DC Comics miniseries is a modern epic sci-fi noir that was released from November 2019 to June 2021 and was recently released in deluxe hardcover. Deep themes…
Apr 04 2025
“Renegade Girls” Is a Historical Graphic Novel About Queer Love—and Friendship
Nellie Bly is a name that comes up regularly when elementary schoolchildren are looking for a pioneering woman on whom to do a report. She was a journalist, we’re told, who went undercover for 10 days in a mental institution to report on the conditions there. What’s often left out is that…
Mar 05 2025
Fight for a Life in “Do a Powerbomb”
In 2022, artist and writer Daniel Warren Johnson released the seven-issue miniseries Do a Powerbomb through Image Comics, with a trade paperback released in 2023. It’s a thrilling action tale with a powerful emotional core.
Do a Powerbomb follows Lona Steelrose, the daughter of two beloved professional…
Mar 01 2025
Dan Schkade Proves That After 90 Years, Flash Gordon Is Still Fresh
Since launching in October 2023, writer and artist Dan Schkade’s Flash Gordon has proven to be a remarkable refresh for a beloved character. It’s a reimagining for a new era but harkens back to the thrills of classic, pulp comics.
Personally speaking, this reboot is my first major interaction with Flash…