Jami Jones Comic Reviews

Pulling no punches, Cates wastes zero time in stacking up the casualties whether we're ready to experience them or not.

Rather than rely on twisted and murky hints, Venditti, Hitch, Currie, Henriques, Skipper, Starkings and Comicraft forge ahead with clear ideas, projecting their winged hero across the skies, stars"and future.

There is an ebb and flow to The Lost City Explorers; the creators' methods of storytelling demand a harmonic trust, an almost intrinsic understanding of how to best fortify each other's strengths, and the book is a testament to the collaboration at work here. This team depends on each other to reach the end of the story which, it turns out, is a nice parallel to the protagonists on the page.

Mister Miracle is a harrowing tale of heartbreak and bravery, a symphony of emotion that challenges our understanding of superhero storytelling. Drawing deep from the well of DC history and personal experience, King & Gerads imbue each issue with mystery, love and compassion. It dazzles our eyes while gently reminding us of what it means to be human.

Stellar's day began with a routine bounty but ended on a journey of unwanted self-discovery. Did contemplating her past bring it to her, or was she just having a no-good very bad day? Keatinge and Blevins have some work ahead of them to define this mysterious bounty hunter and make her their own. With content as promising as this, we'll keep our eyes pointed to the stars.

The Wicked + The Divine continues to be one of the most unique and dynamic books on the market. After thirty-seven issues it is possible that even a pinnacle of the comic book world could become a little stale, but the creative team of Gillen, McKelvie, Wilson & Cowles continue to give readers a reason to unite in search of emotional support in private groups. They pull you into their electric dream and will not let go. You become a part of the story as the story becomes a part of you.

The title is an odd one, but apt for a book that finds beauty in destruction and hope amidst a bloodstained wasteland.