Kimberly Gibson Comic Reviews

Most of the art is this issue is different than what we are used to seeing. It helps separate flashbacks and present time though. There were various artists featured in this issue, Jeffrey Brown even worked on it. Amazing variant covers included art from a multitude of brilliant illustrators including Matt Cummings to Michael Dialynas. Nice work, guys.

Featured in this issue was a little story by James the Stanton. I think it was a pretty cute way to end the issue. I love that each issue does this. I think it shows a connection with the fans. So overall, I am pleased with this issue.

Also worthy of mention is this month's guest story. Jelly Wars, features two princess jelly filled doughnuts declaring civil war against each other. Strawberry jelly versus grape jelly, sounds like a breakfast table dispute but these princesses aren't messing around.

As usual Adventure Time concludes with a guest story. This is a continuum from last month with a war between two jelly filled princesses. It was actually a pretty cute pick me up as it all ended well with hugs and friendships.

I believe this issue is Jim Rugg's last with Adventure Time. Rugg you have served us well, you will be dearly missed! Your illustrations will be forever remembered and have a special place in my heart.

Oh I seriously love how epic the variant covers are this month. I'm usually in awe of them so that's nothing new but seriously check out the variants this month.

I loved the humor in this issue, sometimes things can a little weak but this month definitely pulled through. It was a perfect blend of nonsense and wit. I think this arc will make for a very interesting adventure. Also I just love PB and Marceline comics and I know they have gotten a lot of page time with the Scream Queens comic but I like when there is undertones of romance for the fandom to obsess over. Oh and I am so in love with the cover this month. Adventure Time has some pretty sweet cover variants so I'm not surprised how much I love this month's. It takes a lot talent to be able to create details of a nonexistent world and make it feel like home. Kudos Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb!

Maybe I am a bit biased but what the hell; I loved every bit of this comic. This issue was lighthearted and humorous. Finn and Jake were just as optimistic as always and having BMO in this series is just an added plus. I loved the illustration style by Wook Jin Clark, it is a little different from other Adventure Time comics but doesn't fall short. So, you go Glen Coco. I have read other spins off of Adventure Time such as Candy Capers and Marceline and The Scream Queens which I really enjoyed; so Flip Side does have a lot to live up to but I am really excited for how the series pans out.

I am just loving the creative team for this series, their execution of Ice King in this issue was so spot on. Even though Flip-Side is all about Ooo getting all jacked up and reversed, the personalities of the characters remain intact. Probably my favorite aspect of the issue is the random plot-less scenes that add to the child-like humor. I mean when does cake and heists ever go hand in hand besides in Adventure Time? Flip-Side is the kind of story you keep hidden in your text books, when you need a little haphazard nonsense pick me up break from hydrologic- meteorologic networks or whatever you're into.

In this issue, Marceline is ready to devise a plan to help these bros out. She's actually got quite a bit of dirt on Monkey Wizard. Turns out that he used to love kidnapping princesses, he used to contend with Ice-King for biggest creep. But things all changed when his adorable pet bunny was kidnapped. This leads the gang to phase two of their adventure: return Monkey Wizard's pet from Princess Skyblade Harbinger. Easier said than done. Even with the help of Marceline and Treetrunks they get themselves into some sticky situations. Treetrunks somehow switches bodies with a giant bunny due to Ooo going all haywire. Will they ever convince Monkey Wizard to get back to his old kidnapping ways? Well either way, I am sure that it will be another hysterical adventure.

I was thinking that they're eventually going to run out of ideas and have to fix Ooo sometime but they just keep going with these amazing little stories. I really enjoyed this issue, I think it was the weirdest issue of the arc yet! I loved LSP's intensity! I think LSP always makes every issue better.

Overall, I really enjoyed the series and found it humorous enough. This issue just had me feeling a little burnt out and it lacked a lot of the witty nonsense I expect from Adventure Time. I felt that it ended anti climatically, nothing really resonated with me. However, I can't complain about the illustrations. Wook Jin Clark always adding to the quirkiness that is Adventure Time. Also, I'm especially impressed with this month's cover art. I definitely appreciate all the silly details that complete the overall feel.

Overall, I'm looking forward to the next one and even though I was really impressed with this issue, I am worried for the rest of the series. It's got that whole losing yourself in revenge predictability about it. Supernatural, has been there and done that every season so I'm hoping Maberry can conjure up some more surprises.

Maberry is a master at dialogue; I mean a lot of comics out there don't make you feel anything but Maberry is a crafty one, indeed. Trick's utter torment just hits you right in the emotional twisty part of your guts. You just become divulged into a subculture of vampire fetishes and it feels like the myth becomes a reality. Then add Crook's illustrations on top of that and BAM!! You got yourself a gold star dark fantasy comic. Crook always has an eye for color scheme; issue two demonstrates that talent, it's like you fall into this oblivion of horror that only trick feels.

Bad Blood has come to be one of my new favorite comics but this issue was a little lost on me. I mean the plot progressed well and I think I like were Bad Blood is going to take us; Maberry's storytelling is always spot on but I guess I found some things to be a bit problematic. For example, I like Lolly's character but I feel that she's not as deep as Maberry is trying to make her. Besides the vampire fetish, her backstory isn't very creative for reasons that I've talked about in other reviews. [TW] Let me just leave it at: the sexual violence perpetrated on female characters is not creative, it perpetuates rape culture and desensitizes a society, and it's just shitty for writers to constantly use it to define a character. If you are going to make a story about sexual violence make it a compelling survivor story not filler and put a fucking trigger warning on it.

I could never complain about Tyler Crook's illustrations in Bad Blood. The best way I can describe his style is the feeling you would get if you touched blood stained iron. Which is a compliment, I promise. Crook does horror fantasy well.

So now getting back on topic, in the 2014 Annual of Bravest Warrior, the focus is Catbug. A little ladybug cat hybrid creature, how is that not the cutest species ever? Also why isn't Catbug real, there's gotta be a scientist out there that can make an adorable mutation, right? Maybe they just want to keep all the cute to themselves. Rude. Anyways, there are a couple of little stories written by different authors in the annual issue. I love the Annual editions because I get to see another take on the Bravest Warriors' world. Each story is adorable, creative and full of weird nonsense which pretty much sums up Ward's style. Even if you have never followed Bravest Warriors or any other Pendleton Ward creation, the Annual issue is always a good place to start so you can get a little taste of what the series is about with one shot mini stories.

Art Baltazar has done some great things in the comic world, so it came as no surprise that this too would shine. I love his style and I like the innocence of the humor. I think it is appropriate for children and adults alike. A+ on Captain Action Cat.

Although this issue was kind of a dud, I do think that it is worth reading in hopes of a comeback next month.I hate to end on a sour note so here's what I did like. First of all and most importantly there are so many kitties, other cute creatures like a ghost bug, female heroes, and complementary illustrations. I really dig the style of the sty work. It works well with the lighthearted and childlike feel.

I do think that Captain Action Cat as a hero has a lot of potential but maybe in a different adventure where can really shine. I'd like get to know Captain Action Cat better, ya know, a character with a backstory and personality. I think the real star in the series though is Dr. Evil Cat and his lineage or maybe I'm just a sucker for misunderstood villains.

Alright, sounds promising right? WRONG! Dialogue is amateur at best; maybe it was inspired by a Nicholas Cage movie. I'm not sure why he would even want to develop a drug like Chem 19 but now is trying to counter the effects and if he developed it wouldn't he just need to get it from his lab instead of buying it from drug dealers? Anyways the daughter needs Chem 19 to stay alive and isn't going to survive much longer. The chapter ends with a cliff hanger and I'm not going to even bother with the next one.

The second short story Corben remakes in this issue is, Cask of Amontillado. I don't have as many reservations about this version, but again I didn't feel the horror. The characters just didn't convince me of their fear. Maybe it was a combination of the storytelling and illustrations that just didn't do it for me.

As you may guess I give this issue 5 out of 5 and even though it is amazing, I would suggest reading earlier issues in order to get a better feel for the series before jumping into Final Quest. However, this issue does give you an Elfquest 101 introduction to help you out if you are a first timer. Just read all of them and say hello to insomnia.

I'd also like to add that I really dig the equity of genders in this story. The females are just as brave and fierce as the males.

Elfquest is just one of those stories that you never want to end. It's so visually pleasing, I would be totally down for a virtual game or even just a tour of the palace. So yet again, Elfquest scores a five out of five.

Every issue continues to impress me with its illustrations but seriously this month has some amazing dreamlike sequences. I love how whimsical the palace is. The pastel palette really brings the elven magic alive. I can why there is so much fan art out there, I don't think the fandom can get enough of the characters!

I never complain about the art. Elfquest has some of my favorite illustrations. Everything about it screams fantasy and wonder. So if anything, the illustrations could easily win me over alone.

Elvish #1COMICSReviews13 mins agoDuring my visit to the Long Beach Comic Expo I happened to come across this comic and I was told it was a cross between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, which made me a little skeptical since that's a lot of to live up to.Typically, I'm not too impressed with indie comics, they usually come off as amateur at best but "Elvish" actually has a pretty solid plot and I'm surprised by its potential. I won't say that it is as worthy enough to be compared to the greats like LOTR or HP but it does have its moments. I can see it appealing to fans of Teen Titans. A lot of the artwork has the same kind of feel. I actually liked that a lot and it's one of the first things that catch my attention.So "Elvish"sets off with this story about good and evil between two great elven warriors, Galan and Dakath. They end up perishing in dragon fire but they were to be reincarnated thousands of years later. That's when we are transported to present da

I love this series, it has this punk whimsical vibe and the artwork is so cute. The scenes flow so well together with how Cat Farris layers the background patterns. Everything about this comic screams creepy cute and I want to hang all the pages on my wall or use it as inspiration for a new wardrobe.

Cat Farris has done a great job with the past issues and I've repeatedly praised her work but I don't know about this issue. I'm not saying that I didn't like this month's illustrations but I think I'm used to seeing more layering in the background and just having more to look at. Also there seemed to be a lack of details, especially in the characters' faces. However, the opening scene was pretty cool I liked the looming darkness in the background. I hope that the next issue will bring back that captivation I've seen in previous issues.

I do really enjoy Emily and the Strangers, there is just so much to look. I love the layering of the background and the detailing of each character's look. Cat Farris really stepped up her game for this issue. I'm sorry I ever doubted you, Farris.

In regards to the artwork, if I put aside how problematic the renditions of the characters are then it's actually not too bad. I'd just like to see a more representative group of characters. Although the work does gives off an eerie vibe that I think works with the whole sinister plotting feel. Also, the variant cover art was on point, I really dig the classic Venus versus Modern Venus ones though. However, if Venus was real today I think a fashion mogul would suit her well and Cover A captures that.

One of the best parts of this comic is the cover art and the variants. If judging a book by the cover, Goddess Inc. looks captivating and magical. I hope eventually the writing will be up to par with the art.

As problematic as the art is, I still think that it has a lot of merit. Like shit dude Andrea Meloni has so much talent. Oh and the variant covers are looking pretty nice too. Sela is always looking like a perfect picture of badass.

I am 100% on board with this arc. I know we are only on the second issue but I'm hooked. The visuals were so beautiful and the colors really made the issue. Everything from the genie's ghostly green to the bright spring colors of Ali's world was alluring.

The issue concludes with a tornado hitting Kansas once more to transport Dorothy back to Oz. I am undeniably hooked on this series. Even though I missed the previous arc, I don't feel lost in the information but I think I'm gonna go ahead and read everything that is Grimm Fairy Tales. I think this will be added to my new favorites. I love the whimsical aspect of the ar, it is so beautiful. I think it perfectly complements the story. I am impressed, Jeff Massey, Miguel Mendonca, and Grostieta.

Although the artwork of Grimm Fairy Tales is alluring and probably a major driver for its success, it does make it difficult for diverse characters to really shine. The vast majority of the characters are depicted as these male and female archetypes with little in between. I mean yes, the females are lead bad asses which I definitely appreciate; however, it seems they are molded for the "male gaze." This can be also problematic for the male characters as well when most of them have the physique of a Greek god and for most of us unachievable. It presents a very narrow idea of beauty and doesn't allow for very much variation. I do get the other side of things too, I get that these unrealistic characters are what makes for a good fantasy comic and it's easy to escape in it but it would be nice to see a heroine with the curves of Ursula.

Previously, I've mentioned how problematic the illustrations can be and I don't want to be redundant because that's something I find in all Grimm Fairy Tale comics. Despite that though, I do think that the illustrations bring out the whimsical and dark world of Oz alive. I think it would be difficult to illustrate a world that doesn't really exist, so I love how well it captures this magical place.

I always mention how well the artwork in Warlord of Oz sort of drowns out the world allowing the reader to really immerse themselves. This issue is no different. It is set up in a way where the reader can get this overwhelming sense of urgency in Oz with multiple panels depicting different perspectives. So all at once you're hit with the magnitude of the situation while also getting a sneak peek of situations in various areas of Oz.

I really enjoyed the usage of space in the illustrations this month. The opening scene was a pentagram but it was used as the panels so the reader could see multiple scenes at once. The colors this issue seemed more creative than last. Not to say that they weren't good then, but I really liked this month's. The color seemed richer and brighter which bought out the dark magical side of Oz.

Let's talk about the illustrations and I'm not going to go into how it's problematic because I feel like I've been saying that for every Grimm comic I review. So if looking past that Wonderland has these bright and magical illustrations. I know that probably sounds cheesy but it does capture the whimsical feeling of Wonderland when juxtaposed to Earth's visuals. I'm digging the rendition of Cheshire too. He's actually kind of fierce and cute instead of the aloof existential crisis type.

I thought the art fit well with the story and I loved seeing Barnabas in his true form. It is probably my favorite illustrated aspect in the comic. I was just a little put off by the angel messenger though, I just imagine angels a little bit more fierce.

I just want to shout out to Joe Benitez who did the main cover, if you haven't seen his work look up Lady Mechanika. It's one of my favorite series. Benitez's work has been a gateway to the steampunk world for me. He creates such strong female characters and his art is absolutely beautiful. I am really happy to see him doing Legenderry.

Although I did really enjoy the issue, I felt something missing. I think I grew attached to Vampirella kicking ass in the previous issues and we didn't get that this time. Though it's nice to see other characters being introduced I hope that Vampirella will have a large role in this arc.

The biggest appeal for me at least is the art in this series. The steampunk style and all the details of the wardrobe are on point. I will never doubt you, Davila.

Anyways I hope that readers will enjoy this issue as much as I have. It really made a comeback! And with the whole steampunk vibe, I can't really complain. Maybe it's just a cool trend now to have steampunk renditions but I totally dig it! I think it adds to the intricate details of the costumes and kind of creates a new world for our characters.

Though I really enjoyed this issue, it lacked that steampunk vibe that I've really grown accustomed to while reading Legenderry. Not that the work wasn't impressive but didn't have a consistent feel to it. However, Joe Bentiz's cover was on point as usual.

Even though there were some problematic elements there were things I did like. For one, the art is fucking amazing; I dig the doe eyed look all the characters have. I like the style it's got a bit of that tough steampunk flavor too. And again, I do think Lola has potential; the concept is unique and Lola, yeah she's a bad ass.

Last month, I talked about some problematic elements with the cat calling and sexist undertones. I'm happy to say that was toned down a little in this issue. So yay, for a step towards a bit of gender equity.

With an ending like that, I'm still crossing my fingers for Lola XOXO to improve its story line. Maybe as the series goes it will come together better. I'm really rooting for Lola and I hope she doesn't turn into an empty-headed damsel in distress character.

The collaboration between Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Shannon Watters, and Brooke Allen made this holy grail of a comic book. So thank you, my eyes were beaming out hearts after reading this comic. Please hurry with the next one!

I just can't stop praising Lumberjanes, there's nothing out there like it. A fandom has to arise sometime for it, right? Yea, I said it, Lumberjanes is worthy of a fandom. Thank you, Grace Ellis, Noelle Stevenson and Brook e Allen for creating this glorious story.

I have no complaints about this issue, except that it felt too short. I guess time flies when you're pretending to be a comic book character. I think that Lumberjanes is appropriate for all ages and is honestly fun to read. Again, April needs special mention for this issue this was her time to shine. I loved her overly excited look as she takes in all the wonders and dangers of the cave. Props to Brooke Allen for perfectly capturing April's emotions.

Do I need to say more?! Seriously, just read Lumberjanes. I promise you won't be disappointed. Everything about this series just fills your heart with wonderful feelings! Every issue is like a warm hug of friendship.

As usual, no complaints about anything that is Lumberjanes. Brooke Allen does an amazing job of capturing every character's personality in her illustrations. We get to see a little of the other campers this month and even they have their own unique style about them. So A + to you Allen, A + to Stevenson, Ellis and Watters.

Brooke Allen is always doing the illustrations right. I love that every character has a distinct look. Honestly, it's hard to find comics with variation in their female characters. Usually, it's the same body and face with different hair or something. So thanks for the inclusiveness and having depictions of girls with different skin and body types, Allen.

Also just want to throw out there that I love that this book supports the Environmental Justice Foundation. Just in case you don't know who they are: EJF is an organization based in the UK that works to protect the environment and people, since everyone deserves the right to have a safe environment. EJF include projects such as save the sea to helping refugees that have been affected by natural disasters.

Duarte's art sparks imagination and really doesn't need any dialogue to accompany his story for the reader to follow. His art actually reminds me of something out of The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. Yea it's got that sinister yet cuddly feel to it. What's not to love about that?

Again, I haven't seen anything like Nightworld out there and it feels like a breath of fresh hell fire. I can't praise Paolo Leandri and Dominic Regan enough for their artwork; it's so unique and alluring. Every detail is on point.

Nightworld has this really unique feel too it. It utilizes intense colors against a dreary background in many of the scenes which kind of reminds me of something from the early 90's but with Paolo Leandri's own flavor. I also like that the demons look more like superheroes than how I would typically imagine demons.

Besides the one critique I have about it, Numbercruncher has some really amazing elements to it and I dig the play on mathematics and binary. I am a bit of a statistics geek so I really enjoyed that. I would definitely recommend Numbercruncher.

Overall, the writing wasn't anything unique and a bit dry. It seemed liked they tried to build on character development but it came off as a weak attempt. Again, I did like the story and it has its moments but there's room for improvement. Cover art was done well but the illustrations by Brent Weldele did an alright job accompanying the story; just not overly enthusiastic about it.

I've been a fan of the show for a while and Nick Sumida keeps the shenanigans rolling in the comic. I just love the dynamic between Rigby and Mordecai. Kudos Sumida for the accurate portrayal; I could also hear Rigby's squeal of shame from cringe worthy moments. Allison Strejlau befittingly illustrates their adventure inside the chaotic castle. KaBoom never ceases to impress me and over the past year I've basically been throwing my money at them. I really enjoyed this issue and I will probably buy the trade paperback when it comes out later this year.

Another little benefit in this issue is the featured creator, Jake Wyatt, who writes a comical and pretty accurate Rigby and Mordecai getting a little too power hungry with a twenty sided die. Wyatt's take on the two was definitely a nice way to end the issue. I hope to see more of you, Wyatt.

I will say that art was spot on, it didn't differ too much from the actual TV show but the Lord of Destruction gave it a unique touch.

I just want to commend Dan Dos Santos for his cover this month and his depiction of River. Serenity always has solid artwork and I am so impressed with the creative take on the universe. I can't rave enough about how much I love the illustrations in this series. Georges Jeanty is a veteran in the industry and his talent shines through in Serenity.

I'm kind of sad that this arc is ending so soon. But since we didn't see any of Zoe in this issue, I'm crossing my fingers that Zack Whedon ends with an epic rescue.

I think that Georges Jeanty is becoming one of my favorite illustrators; I am always thoroughly impressed with how he captures facial expressions and creates this beautiful world that is Serenity. Laura Martin also does the coloring for this series which I definitely appreciate as it just adds to the whole galactic feel.

Let me just touch on the art work here for a minute. The colors were a bit different from other steampunk comics I've seen. Usually, there are more bronze like colors but here there are a lot of intense reds and blues. However, I still think it was done very well and I like the whole intergalactic vibe meets nineteenth century. And holy shit, the details in this issue are amazing. There are few scenes where you get to see how intricate the wardrobes are which really contributes to the time period and steampunk feel.

A critique I do have about it is the lack of ladies in it. I know it's still just part one and there's a lot of time to introduce more characters but currently, it fails the Alison Bechdel test. If you don't know what that is, google her and become enlightened. I'd love to see a strong female lead like Lady Mechanika walk in and take the cake. But I would definitely be up to reading the next one. There is somewhat of chaotic information overload going on though so hopefully part two provides some much-needed clarity.

Alright, so let me say what I did like. Harrington's companion is a freakin treecat! I loved that idea and it gives personality to Harrington. Jung-Guen Yoon's art of the galaxy captured the immensity and vastness of space through the usages of colors that illuminated the unknown universe. So I dig the galaxy scenes and costumes but I will say that at times it looked a little too digital. For the most part that can be overlooked though in compared to the rest of the amazing artwork featured.

Maybe, longtime fans of the series can appreciate the strategic babble but I'm just bored. I don't feel anything for the characters besides Nimitz and the art was the only thing getting me through these issues. At times it does look a little too CG for me but overall, damn. Kudos for all the outer space scenes that are so intricate the stars and nebulas look like spider webs with dew droplets. I'm impressed, Jeong.

Overall, I am not too sure where they can go from here. It seems that the detectives are at an end with this case. Also, I'd like more of the Sci-fi elements to come in or more details about Fuse in general. Same thing with the illustrations, I mean they suit the story well but more spacey stuff, please.

The illustrations are what makes this the perfect creepy cute comic. Every character is worthy of a plushie or their little faces on a mug.

I don't have any have real complaints about the illustrations besides that at times the facial features seem a little inconsistent. Overall though, I think that color palate works well with the winter theme of the story. It gives off that harshness of the cold feeling.

As far as the illustrations goes, I'm kind of feeling indifferent this time. I like that some of the blue and reds which contrasted against all the black stands out but some scenes feel too dark. It's like that third Underworld movie where you can't see shit or recognize the faces of the characters because all the dark lighting. Not feeling terribly enthusiastic about it but not completely hating it.

I don't think a comic has ever made me feel more than this one. After reading it I felt like I needed some soothing Chamomile and also to applaud Marc Lombardi for putting this project together and dedicating it to those who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook tragedy and the Colorado movie theater shooting. I hope that it will create more safe zones and shed light on these issues. I think that this book will inspire and I am happy to see that there will be a volume two.