Fran Alen Comic Reviews

Die: Loaded #1 is a stunning, haunting return that pulls readers back into a world of beauty, pain, and imagination.

FINAL BOSS is a beat 'em up video game in comic form, with amazing visuals, colors, and a fantastic protagonist to lead it off.

Given the popularity of the Invincible TV show and Battle Beast himself, the expectations were high for Kirkman and Ottley's new book. However, this comic shows they know exactly what they are doing with the character. Battle Beast is portrayed here as cool and vicious as he ever has been. It was great to see glimpses of his nature when he isn't solely focused on combat, and I am excited to see where the comic takes him and his new companions next.

RoboWolf is a rare comic that crams every page so absolutely full of information, color, goofiness, and character, yet somehow doesn't feel overwhelming. Smith takes familiar shapes and concepts and makes them feel fresh and unique, which resulted in this first issue being an absolute success.

The October Girlis a wonderful coming-of-age story, fueled heavily by the idea that life should be more whimsical and less mundane.