Heroes in Crisis #2 is here, but before we immerse ourselves in the mystery – lets check out the covers. The regular cover for this issue is by interior artist Clay Mann. I am a huge fan of covers that capture the events of the interior and this cover does exactly that. Batman’s facial expression… Read More REVIEW: Heroes In Crisis #2
Superman & Top Cat. Yep, you heard that right, and YES this issue is as bizarre as it sounds. To start, the covers… I love them, they are extremely animated and for a story as insane as this one, it works perfectly. First the standard cover, by Shane Davis is terrific – although Top Cat… Read More REVIEW: Superman/Top Cat Special #1
This issue of Action Comics is a true emotional tour de force. Both the writing and artwork contribute to the reader feeling a range of emotions and isn’t that what this is all about? Before we dive into Action Comics #1004, lets take a look at the covers. For the regular cover, Steve Rude delivers… Read More REVIEW: Action Comics #1004
The second installment on the ‘Road to Drowned Earth’ is here in the shape of Aquaman #41. In regards to the covers, Riccardo Federici provides art for the regular cover which looks stunning, however the events depicted don’t entirely marry up to the story told inside. The variant issue provided by Joshua Middleton is incredible… Read More REVIEW: Aquaman #41
And so it begins! The highly anticipated crossover event between Aquaman and the Justice League is finally upon us, and it starts right here in Justice League #10 with a prelude to ‘Drowned Earth’. Before we get to the story I wanted to touch on the covers for this issue. The main cover is presented… Read More REVIEW: Justice League #10
Before we delve into the story, I wanted to talk about the covers for this issue of Superman. As always the phenomenal Ivan Reis did a fantastic job of capturing the intensity and rage of our villain Rogol Zaar who takes centre stage on the cover wielding his mighty axe and clutching the tattered remains… Read More REVIEW: Superman Volume 5 – #4
New Comic Book Day has geeks worldwide excited to pick up and read the latest comic books, myself included. In a new feature on my blog, I will be briefly reviewing the comic books that I pick up, and sharing my thoughts on the issue, it’s artwork and the book overall. Welcome to the first… Read More This Weeks Comics… 26/09/2018
Cover Artist: Leo O’Mealia Writer: Jerry Siegel Artwork: Jo Shuster The story starts with Perry White calling for Clark Kent to cover a world exclusive disaster story, but he is nowhere to be found. Instead Lois offers to take the story, but Mr White only has eyes for Kent. Of course, Lois takes matters… Read More REVIEW: Action Comics – Issue 5
Last week we finally got the explosive finale of The Man of Steel! For me, and I’m sure many others it was eagerly awaited, as the previous issue still left a lot of story lines unraveled. Here’s what I thought of the final issue and mini-series overall. First off, lets start with the cover. Finally…… Read More REVIEW: The Man of Steel #6 – Finale
As soon as this issue of The Man of Steel came out, there were tonnes of reviews online and on social media. A lot were disappointed in Bendis’ take on Clark Kent, which I was not expecting. With that, I had lowered my expectations of the issue, but I wasn’t disappointed. Although there were aspects… Read More REVIEW: The Man of Steel #5
