Daniel Pearson Comic Reviews

A fangtastic clash of two horror icons.

Whilst things are getting worse for Vampirella at least the story is getting better.

Overall this simple tale of Vampire vs Alien, Alien vs Human and Vampire, Vampire vs Human, Human vs Human and Vampire, Human and Vampire and Vampire vs Alien has been an enjoyable experience that has just played out pretty much like any other vs Alien book that came before it. If you are new to this long running franchise, Aliens / Vampirella #6 and the series as a whole is worth a look.

A hard hitting but poorly executed start.

It goes without saying this free comic is certainly not one for the kids and is a strong reminder as to why comics can be so good, so when grabbing the new Rocket Racoon or My Little Pony for the kids make sure to pick up a copy of And Then Emily Was Gone #0 for yourself.

With a reboot of a series, especially one as popular as the Army of Darkness it gives a new generation of fans and creative teams a chance to try out new things at the same time as keeping faithful to the original and maybe even borrowing from earlier stories but it really does feel that in Army of Darkness Volume 4 #2 the series is out of ideas; personally I cannot wait for the TV series to kick off as at least then it will give the comics some new material to play with.

Get ready for more boomstick action.

Things get a lot worse for Ash

A chilling and intriguing start to this new miniseries.

A triple stacked treat from Bob's Burgers #1

Whilst entertaining it falls short of the epic evil battle we all hoped for.

A strong tale bridging the gap between the already great moveis.

Two issues in and this story is already got some strong roots, adding even more to the rich mythos and letting the readers witness the early years of ape civilisation as it slowly moulds into what will eventually be, the Planet of the Apes.

Whilst the story has potential, this issue is quite average.

Not having read the original Dirk Gently novels it is hard for me to say if the writer of this new series Arvind Ethan David has captured the essence of the lead man and for a first issue, the characters foibles and personality can get annoying even in 20 or so pages, his shtick getting tiresome quickly. It is far too early for me to be overly judgemental on this first issue of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency: A Spoon Too Short, especially with no experience with the character, as a plus though the artwork is of an exceptional quality that really suits the offbeat nature of the subject, I just hope that over the coming issues I begin to enjoy it more as the mystery of the missing voices itself is one that is lending to an interesting story.

In keeping with what came before, this space opera manages to up the scale and peril with yet another cliff-hanger; with Empress #4 leaving you breathless, you are guaranteed to want to grab the next issue when it drops just to see how they all get out of this mess.

Escape from Coatbridge #1 has everything you want from a local independent comic.

With Garfield hitting 157 years old (cat years) this old tabby is far from his last meow, witha showing there is still lots more to come.

To me there is only one grumpy cat, Garfield, but to be honestly he is getting a little dated so this new kitten on the block is refreshing and with quality content as good as this, she will hopefully be around for some time.

As before, even though Grumpy Cat and Pokey #2 is aimed at a younger audience there are plenty of jokes and references that will entertain most ages.

Jem and The Holograms return to show just what girl power is all about.

The action and dialogue are in perfect keeping with the serial's that originally spawned these heroes, with slightly hammy character interaction and an over tendency to explain what they are doing, this is pure pulp action and adventure for a modern audience.

This new Lady Demon story is already shaping up to be an entertaining read and if the team are able to keep the quality at this level Dynamite Entertainment will have another sure fire hit on their hands.

An exciting first issue to what could be another great series.

The calm before the storm.

Funny at times but the change from web-based to print does not work.

An enjoyable spaghetti western with a twist.

A must have first issue for your collection.

After all this time Popeye still has that magic that made him so popular over 80 years ago; whether you pick up the single issues of Popeye Classic Comics or the many collected editions, these tales are ideal for entertaining the kids during those long drives on the way to your summer holidays.

With an uneven start the story and art Purgatori #1 soon finds its pace and finishes on a winner but with so many questions as to the who's and what's, hopefully more will be explored in the later issues.

Bringing a couple of H.P. Lovecraft's classics together, this is one for fans of the macabre.

Sonja lets her sword do the talking

Sonja returns to the Black Tower for another violent battle.

Sonja does not quite jump the shark, but straddles a dragon.

An entertaining finish to a very strange Sonja adventure

The savager Savage Dragon.

Only one issue in but Steampunk Battlestar Galactica 1880 feels like a missed opportunity to create a new and fresh universe.

With laughable similarities to Star Wars, I really feel this is not the greatest way to cash in on the steampunk look and feel, however when broken down there is actually nothing wrong with the story as I am enjoying it and it is exciting plus the artwork and colouring for the majority is great; its just to really enjoy Steampunk: Battlestar Galactica 1880 #2 you need to imagine Star Wars never existed.

Fans of the TV show will no doubt enjoy these further adventures in Steven Universe #7.

It is still early days to comment on what to expect from this story but with a great team behind it and a huge roster of characters to throw at each other, the blood is bound to start gushing sooner or later, especially from the Chaos side.

A strong first issue in this all new case for Dresden.

A great blend of CSI and the supernatural.

With the final issue looming this series so far has managed to turn someone who has never heard of Harry Dresden and the Dresden Files into a solid fan and I can't recommend this book any more, if you are waiting for the collected edition or collecting the singles, it is well worth your hard earned cash.

A dissapointing finish to an excellent story.

As with the previous titles, the art and story is spot on, Dresden's home at Dynamite really fitting well with a confident art team of Carlos Gomez, Anthony Fowler Jr and Mohan constantly knocking out high-quality panels. Not having read the novels it is hard for me to say if these tales are in keeping with what came before but as a comic reader, I am a fan and this is one of the few monthly titles I look forward to reading, highly recommended, especially after leaving this issue of Jim Butchers The Dresden Files: Wild Card on such a cliff hanger.

With the father and son team complimenting each other's work, both Matt and Brennan Wagner are able to keep the pulp feel to The Shadow and his exploits in this already gripping start to The Shadow: The Death of Margo Lane; this book is a great starting point for any new reader out there looking to try something a little different from the usual superhero fare.

With Turok now settling into his merry ways this issue is not an all-out thrilling adventure but more like sowing the seeds for later issues.

An entertaining second act to a time travel murder mystery.

J. Michael Straczynski has created a gripping and mature murder mystery.

A promising new step for Voltron.