Month: May 2018

The Claws of a Killer #1

MARVEL comicsWriter: Mariko TamakiArtists: Butch Guice (pencils) Cam Smith (inks) Dan Brown (colors)REVIEWED by: MICKEY So far, this new approach to tackling a MARVEL event has been pulled off very well. Think D.C. Metal original titles and tie ins. They’ve definitely taken the blunders of the past few universes altering story lines (secret empire, anyone?)…
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Medieval Spawn & Witchblade #1

IMAGEWriters: Brian Haberlin; Brian HolguinArtists: Brian Haberlin (artwork) Geirrod VanDyke (colours)REVIEWED by: MICKEY Spawn is an ominous character to assume the mantle of. Todd McFarlane laid the groundwork for probably one of the most recognizable antiheroes ever created. Here the Brian’s have crafted a worthy tale, both in storytelling and beautifully rendered interiors. One of…
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Bubba Ho-Tep #1

IDWWriter: Joshua JabcugaArtists: Tadd Galusha (artist)REVIEWED by: MICKEY BUBBA HO-TEP is based on a film that sees a geriatric Elvis played by Bruce Campbell and a geriatric Ozzy Davis playing a very alive, but aging, black J.F.K. They save their retirement home from a soul stealing mummy straight out of the old-west! Its quirky, fun,…
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Old Man Hawkeye #1

MARVEL COMICSWriter: Ethan SacksArtist: Marco ChecchettoColors: Andres MossaREVIEWED by: MICKEY First things first, this isn’t your daddies Hawk-eye. He’s a killer in an inhospitable world where most of earths heroes are dead and gone. Bleak is an understatement.   Starting a classic revenge scenario among a destitute planet with no clear good side anymore, is…
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Isola #1

IMAGE COMICSWriter’s: Brenden Fletcher and Karl KerschlArtist’s: Karl Kerschl and MsassykREVIEWED by: MICKEY When there is allot of hype surrounding a new comic, there tends to be a little trepidation for some readers. Rightly so, with most comics ranging from $4 to $5 bucks a pop. That being said, there should be no hesitation in…
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Hit-Girl #1

IMAGEWriter: Mark MillarArtists: Ricardo Lopez Ortiz (pencils and inks) Sunny Gho (colors)REVIEWED by: MICKEY Mindy is back & she is in full on kill mode as usual, foul mouth and all. Millar pulls no punches with arguably his most colorful character to date. The setting might be a little different, but the baddies deserve what…
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Death or Glory #1

IMAGEWriter: RemenderArtist: BengalREVIEWED by: MICKEY There hasn’t been a title that even comes close to the perfect blend of south west justice, gangsters, or over the top action set pieces, including car chases that rank up there with great films like Vanishing Point or Bullet. This little romp takes chances and deliverers in every way…
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Kick-Ass #1

IMAGEWriter: Mark MillarArtist: John Romita JRREVIEWED by: MICKEY It’s been awhile since the creators of the ultra-cool, hard boiled world of KICK-ASS have graced fans with another iteration. The world still feels fresh with a new person donning the suit. A topical comic is always what these fine gentlemen craft for our enjoyment. Not spoiling…
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The Crow #1

IDW comicsWriter: Roberto RecchioniArtist: Werther Dell’Edera, Giovanna Niro (colors) REVIEWED by: MICKEY There is so much legend built around James O. Barr’s THE CROW, from tragic deaths to failed movies and television sequels. With that said, this new character who dons the mantle is plucked right out of the Catholic heavy ether and plopped into…
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Peek-A-Boo #1

ZENESCOPEWriters: Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, and Victoria RauArtist: Marcelo BasileREVIEWED by: MICKEY Horror comics are in short abundance these days & stand out titles are definitely in short order; especially those without some sort of supernatural slant. PEEK-A-BOO sets itself apart – it doesn’t break from the age-old trope of mutant desert dwellers, very similar…
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