Month: June 2009

  • Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: The Nightmare Warriors #1 Review

    Freddy vs Jason vs Ash: The Nightmare Warriors #1 Review

    Dynamite Entertainment/Wildstorm Writers: Jeff Katz, James Kuhoric Art: Jason Craig Colours: Gabe Eltaeb There was a time when Bruce Campbell was God to all geeks. A B-list actor who just happened to be the best looking out of a gang of aspiring filmmakers. An everyday guy amongst pretentious stars, who seemed quite happy performing cameos…

  • Batman Reborn: Detective Comics #854 Review

    Batman Reborn: Detective Comics #854 Review

    DC Writer: Greg Rucka Art: J.H. Williams III, Cully Hamner Colours: Dave Stewart I must confess that I had no real interest in the new Batwoman fronted Detective Comics, and only bought the issue for J.H. William’s art. But I’m glad to be proven wrong. Greg Rucka’s work on this series has the making of…

  • Predator #1 Comic Book Review

    Predator #1 Comic Book Review

    Dark Horse Writer: John Arcudi Art: Javier Saltares Colours: Wes Ozioba, Andrew Alder The first issue of Dark Horse’s Aliens comic resurrection released several weeks ago was a solid if pedestrian return to the franchise, saved by some decent dialogue and a genuinely unexpected twist. Hot on that series’ heels is the Predator, that other…

  • Dark Reign: Amazing Spider-man #598 Review

    Dark Reign: Amazing Spider-man #598 Review

    Marvel Writer: Joe Kelly Art: Paulo Siqueira, Marco Checchetto, Santos Colours: Jeremy Cox After a spate of mediocre standalone issues and the pointless ‘24/7’ arc, Spidey’s assimilation into the Dark Reign event has given the series a much needed shot of adrenaline. For anyone left dangling by last issue’s shocking cliff-hanger, I think it’s fair…

  • Transformers Augmented Reality: Much More Than Meets The Eye

    Transformers Augmented Reality: Much More Than Meets The Eye

    The invisible devil and angel that reside on my left and right shoulders, respectively, have been having a bit of a row. Lil’ Angel tells me not to bother spending my cash on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. It’ll only make Michael Bay richer, me poorer, and encourage more similarly mindless blockbusters in the near…

  • Paralysis Comic Book Review

    Paralysis Comic Book Review

    2008, Attackosaur Comics Story: Martin Ian Smith Art: J.C. Grande Paralysis is the first book by Martin Ian Smith and J.C. Grande under Smith’s Attackosaur Comics. Set in 1942 London, it’s a gruesome little standalone tale that flitters between psychological thriller, creature feature and wartime romance… well, maybe a little less of the latter than…

  • Cartoonist Sandra de Haan’s Strips Get The English Treatment

    Cartoonist Sandra de Haan’s Strips Get The English Treatment

    Dutch comic artist Sandra de Haan is currently translating her excellent comic strips into English. Her humour definitely translates well, with Sandra’s candid strips commenting on anything from surviving film festivals and enduring the BBC’s wilting standards to the social intricacies of toileting. She has a unique brand of quirk that will definitely appeal to…

  • Dark Reign: Punisher #6 Comic Review

    Dark Reign: Punisher #6 Comic Review

    Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Tan Eng Huat Colours: Lee Loughbridge One of the most enjoyable facets of Dark Reign, this rebranded Punisher: War Journal has so far been a blast. With Norman Osborn’s sovereignty overshadowing every major Marvel title at the moment, Frank Castle has his work cut out for him, and Rick Remender has…