Previous || Next Joy to the world, I'm but a step away from the seventh and last volume of Doctor Aphra's first run. Between you and me, dear reader, I loved this volume. Loved it. Remember how I told you not to get used to the consistent art style and direction of the previous volume?... Continue Reading →
Saturday Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Vol. 05 by Simon Spurrier and Emilio Laiso—Graphic Novel Review
Previous || Next The good Doctor is back, and running for her life with her dearest pal, the homicidal protocol droid Triple-Zero. The two frenemies are in quite the bind--as soon as they grow further than 20 metres apart, the explosives implanted in their necks will arm, and go ka-BLOOEY! Grizzly, but what's a little... Continue Reading →
Sunday Star Wars: Darth Maul by Cullen Bunn – Graphic Novel Review
I enjoy works set out as prequels to the prequel trilogy - Master and Apprentice is one of my most favourite reads. I didn't always like Darth Maul, but catching up on the Clone Wars series has warmed me up to ol' Red'n'Spiky! And if I needed another reason, just look at that cover. It... Continue Reading →
Thursday Recommendations: Doctor Aphra, vol. 01, “Aphra”
Kieron Gillen is one among a very limited number of comic book writers who never fail to deliver excellent works. Whether you look at his heartbreaking "Journey into Mystery,"( exploring the life of a young Loki), or his multiple collaborations with Jamie McKelvie -- Young Avengers, Phonogram and the godly Wicked/Divine -- you are bound... Continue Reading →
Sunday Comix Special: Marvel’s The Defenders– A Spoiler-Free Discussion! …Mostly
Sundays are for...gushing about how awesome Marvel's The Defenders is! I've been following the Netflix Marvel shows with great interest ever since the first season of Daredevil came out three years ago. Daredevil was amazing, and so was Jessica Jones, while both Luke Cage and Iron Fist stumbled and struggled with several issues, respectively. The Defenders... Continue Reading →
Sunday ComiX: Kitty Pryde and the Scary X-Lady!
Sundays are for--What do you mean, they're not for poking fun at everyone's favorite team of mutant misfits, the X-Men? Of Course They Are! Today's focus is -- you guessed it! -- set on one of my most favorite X-Women, Kitty Pryde. Kitty Pryde, aka Spryte, aka Shadowcat, aka about fifty other code names: This one,... Continue Reading →
Sunday ComiX: Defining the X-Men, Vol. 02 — The Second(ish) Generation
Sundays are for my favorite activity - Defining the X-Men in a sentence! This week's picks are some of the most important, influential and beloved of all X-Men characters...as well as some less-known characters, which never the less have great importance within the X-Men continuum! Hold on to yo butts! Lorna Dane, aka Polaris: Magneto's... Continue Reading →