Kelsey McConnell Comic Reviews

ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS by Vincent Pompetti is an ambitious fantasy sci-fi graphic novel with outstanding world-building. While the artwork is beyond talented, the story tends to move a little too fast.

The characterization leaves more to be desired, but the plot is an emotional rollercoaster.

Dan Abnett's story fails to bring something new to the general concept of vampire dramas, but some of the lore is fresh and new. While the characterization is shaky, the gritty art by Tom Mandrake is captivating.

CLUE #1 gives readers what they want from a favorite board game of their youths, and throws in a heaping helping of diversity.

Allor's writing is beautifully paced with wonderful and intricate characters, while Daniel's art captures the dark and mysterious soul of murder mysteries.

Paul Allor delivers an information-dense issue that seems to run in place, but closes with the twist of the century.

CLUE #4 has a mystery that dwindles, but stakes that are significantly raised, with artwork that masters perspective.

CLUELESS: SENIOR YEAR delivers an honest adolescent experience about self-discovery and independence. The artwork is soft and elegant, allowing the feminine teenage experience to be taken seriously.

CURSE WORDS #5 has drama that will make you sweat, twists that will make you gasp, and artwork that will make you forget where you are.

DEADPOOL VS. THE PUNISHER #4 serves up expert characterization and action that'll get your blood pumping.

DUCKTALES #0 embraces nostalgia, but refuses to rely on it by freshening up the story, characters, and art.

GLISTER by Andi Watson is full of fun oddities and quirks. While the story is fresh, sometimes the comic departs from its accessibility to children.

Though lacking in dino-action, HALF PAST DANGER 2 #1 is rife with emotional tension and beautiful realistic artwork.

JEANNE & MODIGLIANI shows the frightening codependency between two wonderful artists. With incredibly enticing artwork, the comic captures the flaws of this pair perfectly and drags us into the dark journey of their personal lives.

JIM HENSON'S LABYRINTH: CORONATION #1 finds a new and exciting way into a story so many people already love. The artwork and writing expertly twist darkness with humor and heartbreak with adventure.

LADYCASTLE #4 flips the fantasy genre on its head with heartfelt storytelling and artwork that embraces feminine strength.

Magdalene Visaggio and Eryk Donovan's QUANTUM TEENS ARE GO series delivers compelling science fiction and empathetic characters.

THE CREEPS delivers a wide range of emotions with whimsical illustrations, which perfectly captures the human experience of fear.

Maddison Chaffer weaves a beautiful and gut-wrenchingly relatable story with visceral art.

UNREAL CITY contains five stories that surpass understanding, and commit more to being edgy than actual storytelling. While the artwork is hauntingly realistic, many of the illustrations are aggressively sexualized.

Tim Seeley nails the dynamic between Steve and Diana, bringing a bit of fun to a relationship with some secrets. Christian Duce's artwork coaxes the reader into empathizing with the characters.

Beau Smith sets us off to a great start with a touching look at the idea of family, while Angel Hernandez' artwork captures the very essence of WYNONNA EARP.

Beau Smith and Tim Rozon deliver a perfectly paced plot with heart and danger.

WYNONNA EARP SEASON ZERO #3 delivers an intensely thrilling and action-packed story with art that pops right off the page.

Beau Smith and Tim Rozon weave even more nail-biting battles and promise bigger baddies, while Angel Hernandez and Jay Fotos get gritty and bloodthirsty with their artwork.

Beau Smith and Tim Rozon tie up a few loose ends with some satisfying reveals we've been waiting for the entire series, while raising a whole new slew of questions. Angel Hernandez and Jay Fotos deliver some out of this world artwork and coloring to frame new characters in the most compelling light.