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Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake - Card Wars #1 |
Jul 16, 2015
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All in all, fans of the show will find no qualms with this comic, and should enjoy it. Younger children also are likely to find the simple story and bright visuals addictive. However, if you're wanting to introduce someone to Adventure Time or Fiona and Cake for the first time, this is not the gateway you want to use. The ove
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Black Lines #1 |
Apr 14, 2016
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The comic is short and simple. The website is an easy to navigate scrolling style. And there are bound to be people out there who enjoy what it's about. I, particularly, am not one of those people, so don't take my score as the final answer. If you were intrigued by the description? Check it out. You won't lose anything from the experience (except maybe your sanity).
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Carpe Noctem Vol. 1 #1 |
Jul 07, 2015
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The art is so-so. Occasionally, there were panels that were impressive. Occasionally, there were panels that were poor. Together, this gave the impression that it was rushed, that there were moments were time and detail were given, and moments that were glossed over or hand-waved. As someone who puts a lot of emphasis on the art in a title, this was off-putting to me. It also caused aided confusion as to whether what I was reading was comedic or serious at any given point and time. The coloring is very grey, which is appropriate I suppose, but the shadows and shading were a bit drastic for my tastes.
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Decrypting Rita #1 |
Sep 22, 2016
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Conclusion:In the end, sometimes Decrypting Rita's greatest strengths also become its biggest weaknesses when used in excess. It's not going to be for everyone. I'd recommend this comic to creator friends, people who truly can appreciate the experimental side of it. Aside from that, it's such a different story, that it's difficult for me to recommend who else might like it. Read it yourself and try to decide.
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DragonCon 2015 #1 |
Sep 17, 2015
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And frankly, it's great. I'd recommend anyone that can, should go. I just want anyone reading this to understand thoroughly what it is so that they don't make the same mistakes I did in being ill-prepared, especially if they can only make it for one day. Don't go in blind. Get on the message boards or Facebooks groups and find a conglomeration of like-minded people, or travel with a group yourself! Plan ahead of time so you can decipher where everything is and where you need to be in relation to it! Have fun, be careful, and -most importantly -enjoy the 24 hour party that is Dragoncon.
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Godzilla: Rulers Of Earth #25 |
Jul 08, 2015
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Literally all the monsters, mechanical and meaty, along with evil-space doppelganger bug versions of all the monsters ever face off in a war between earth's finest and an alien commander king. The humans get in the way a lot. Trump cards are played on top of trump cards. One could not pack more Godzilla into a single comic if they tried. Regular Go
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Harrow County #1 |
Apr 16, 2015
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All in all, I have nothing bad that I can think of to say about this first issue. I am greatly looking forward to what comes next, and there's no chance that I'll pass up an opportunity to recommend it to anyone who likes comics, horror, or breathing. It is a unique read, and a no-brainer purchase for anyone who likes their stories more unsettling than “scary.”
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Help Us! Great Warrior #6 |
Jul 29, 2015
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The art in this comic is bright, poppy, and rounded softly. The color pallet, even for the underworld, is well balance and vibrant. The use of textures and shading is at an appropriate level to give detail and flair to the imagery without oversaturating its lighthearted tone. "Endearing" is the word that comes immediately to mind when looking at the designs and character
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Heroes of Thantopolis #1 |
Oct 13, 2016
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I've said it multiple times throughout this review, so I won't bother reiterating. You know what crowd this is suitable for and who it is best recommended to. Sit down and enjoy what Heroes of Thantopolis has to offer. It's a great, enjoyable read, and you'll be caught up before you even realize what has happened.
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Injection #1 |
May 12, 2015
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All in all, it's a solid introduction to story for those who know what they're getting into, and know that they want a darker, psychological sort of work. In those respects, there's nothing bad that I can say about this work. As always, I suggest that each comic hook the reader on its own, with or without the context of previous or subsequent issues. For some readers, this might fail to sink that hook. Still, I'll be reading it myself and recommending it to anyone that I can. Issue #1 of Injection is not just a premise, it's a promise of things to come.
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Jughead #1 |
Oct 07, 2015
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I'd recommend this to my friends. All of them. Even people who don't read comics. And the ones that know me? They'll probably give me a weird look but I just don't know what else to do. Somehow, I really like this title. It wasn't laugh out loud funny. It didn't redefine anything. It was just solid, and reminded me of watching Boy Meets World as a kid.
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Miami Vice Remix #4 |
Jun 11, 2015
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Mahfood and Stewart's art is an acid trip, and there's no other way to describe it. Reading this title feels like watching Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It's visually stunning, and very appreciable, but occasionally hard to follow. The let
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Mono: Pacific #1 |
Apr 24, 2015
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Mono is the ape-human hybrid agent of Great Britain, sent to carry out a secret mission of espionage against the Japanese in this title, which is set during the waning months of World War II. The lead character is dispatched to an island, scarcely even known by the Allied Powers to exist, in order to sniff out what secrets might be hid
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Reapers #1 |
Jul 16, 2015
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All in all, not bad, and I wouldn't have a problem recommending it to others. The art is definitely higher tier and more serious than most are accustomed to from a webcomic and the story is interesting enough that I'm willing to continue.
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Rick and Morty #5 |
Aug 20, 2015
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This is something that I'm certain most any of my friends (even those that don't read comics) would enjoy. It's the kind of comic I'd leave a hardcopy of on an end table by my couch. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for something funny.
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Snarl #1 |
May 06, 2015
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I would recommend SNARL to anyone who is a fan of mystery, detective titles, or classic noir. It's certainly not the best at anything that it does, but it is in the race and its shortcomings are not so great that I could give it a bad review. This is the sort of comic that performs best as a slow burn, and I would be interested in seeing any future adventures of these characters.
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The 27 Club, A Comic Anthology #1 |
Jan 28, 2016
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If you're the type of soul who enjoys comics as much as you enjoy music (or vice-versa), then this is likely something that you'll want to add to your bookshelf or coffee table. I don't think that you'll regret it, and I think anyone's “music room” would be better for having it. This anthology isn't going to blow your mind, and it isn't going to break your heart (probably). But, if you grew up with some of these musicians as heroes, then you very well might find yourself smiling.
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The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #3 |
May 25, 2015
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The art in this title is perfect. The designs feel appropriately classic, like something straight out of the sixties, however the execution is very modern. The lines may follow antique paths, but they're rough and thin. The shading and texturing is dark, almost muddy. The entire color pallet feels colorful but muted, and echoes the autumn season where the story takes place. The layout feels similarly classic, and at times I forgot whether what I was reading was something new, or something I found in a dark attic somewhere.
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The Gilded Age #1 |
Jun 11, 2015
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The art in The Gilded Age is solid. It is neither breathtaking, nor is it particularly flawed (apart from a panel where the leading lady attempts to do her impression of a chameleon). It is realistic line work and shading with a somewhat muted pallet of colors. The lines b
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The Only Living Boy #1 |
Sep 30, 2015
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The target audience seems a bit young, but not so much that I would imagine older readers couldn't enjoy it. Refreshingly, the website for The Only Living Boy is incredibly easy to navigate, visually appealing, and provides detailed information on the creators. I would recommend The Only Living Boy to anyone who enjoys fantasy, no question, and in fact, I already have a few people in mind that I'm about to message.
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The Tomorrows #1 |
Jun 15, 2015
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The art in Tomorrows is appropriately gorgeous. It balances color and grime, realism and impression, to an ideal degree considering its subject matter. Interestingly enough, the artist for Tomorrows is different with each issue, giving different people the chance to show off their work over the course of the series. I can only hope the subsequent art
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Trees #12 |
Aug 20, 2015
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All in all, I am not sure that I would recommend Trees based on this issue alone. I found it enjoyable, and I am a fan of both the author and the artist. However, I think I will need to keep this one to myself, do a little more reading and form a more well-rounded opinion for myself, before I pass it on to other fans. I definitely wouldn't recommend starting with this issue.
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Vanguard: Book One #1 |
Apr 05, 2016
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Conclusion: Vanguard is a solid read and a promising indie title that should open some doors for its creator. It's worth checking out for some of its creative takes on traditional super hero situations. I personally, am always a fan of throwing some real-world elements or speculation into this genre.
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WEBCOMIC WEDNESDAY #Wafflefry |
Jul 27, 2016
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Conclusion: Overall? #Wafflefry might be a bit too cutesy and have a bit too much Taylor Swift for some readers, but it's quite enjoyable and I wouldn't have any problem recommending it to most anyone I know. As is already mentioned, it's not doing anything terrible new, but it is doing those things terribly well. Also, I'm printing this out and putting it on my board at my day job:
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WEBCOMIC WEDNESDAY Apothecia #1 |
Jan 27, 2016
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Conclusion:Apothecia is a web-comic that I read some time ago, and it is one of the ones that really opened my eyes to the kind of quality and power that I thought the medium often lacked. I would be lying through my teeth if I said it hadn't inspired me. I would recommend this comic to anyone who is physically capable of reading comics and feeling feelings. And if you do read it enjoy it, I'd implore that you check out the creators' other works or support them by buying a print copy.
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WEBCOMIC WEDNESDAY Rising Sand #1 |
Jun 08, 2016
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Conclusion:I have only good things to say about Rising Sand, and every confidence that it's going to blossom into something legendary. It's not just every bit as good as a comic printed by the Big 2 or Image, it's better than a lot of them.
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Zodiac Starforce #1 |
Aug 11, 2015
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All in all, I can't recommend Zodiac Starforce just based on this first issue. Perhaps with time it will grow into something more, but until such a time as it begins to develop real characters, that will be difficult. Younger children might find the simplicity easy to grasp onto, but to be honest, I don't know that much about children! That's your personal call. If you're seeking any type of depth however, give this one more time to mature.
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Zombie Tramp #10 |
Apr 23, 2015
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Each issue of a comic has to hook the reader, has to draw them in and leave them wanting to read more. Issue 10 of Zombie Tramp categorically failed to do that for me. It's certainly not the worst thing that I've ever read, but I would not recommend this comic to anyone, even if they specifically asked me if I knew of any titles that involved tramps, zombies, or some combination thereof.
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