Mark McKechnie Comic Reviews

Interesting start to a new arc and absolutely gorgeous art. 4 out of 5 stars.

Ascender #1 is a great book. While knowledge of Descender will give you some background to the story. However, its not necessary to enjoy this book. I enjoyed how the book itself was structured, as the expository panels have little to no writing. This let the art and the imagination of the reader do the work to bring it to life. If youre looking for a new series to pick up, or are a fan of Descender, this book is a great pick up!

Overall this is a good issue. Its well paced and has a great cliff-hanger ending. Batman Beyond #23 is 3.5 out of 5 stars.

The pacing was great, and the art was consistent and did its part to aid in telling the story. It is clear from the ending that Kate Kane's days as Batwoman may be numbered, but this adds to the issue and lends it a greater feeling of importance.

This book is a solid read. However, if you are worried about spoilers for Batman #50, make sure you read that issue first. It takes Catwoman from a vulnerable position and thrusts her straight into the action.

This was a well written book, however the appearance of Daffy is a little jarring and distracting.

This is probably one of the best all around books Ive seen in a while. Doom Patrol #12 embraces the fantasy theme and goes all in, in a big, fun way. 5 out of 5 stars.

If youre a fan of post-apocalyptic sci-fi, or just a good read, this issue is a must read. It hits on all aspects, and while not as colourful as some books, more colour would take away from the atmosphere. This creative team is worth checking out. Eclipse #10 is 4.5 stars out of 5.

This issue is a great read with amazing art. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Kaplan, Timpano and Dispenza have crafted a fascinating and engaging world. If youre looking for a great sci-fi book, youll be hard pressed to find better than Eclipse.

This book is a fantastic continuation of the series, and runs at a breakneck pace. Its a fun, fast book, and looks amazing. 5 out of 5 stars!

Another great issue as the series rockets towards its conclusion! 4.5 out of 5 stars!

This mini-series has a good start, and while it opens with a fight, the rest of the issue is setting the stage and fleshing out this new world. The art and story are engaging, but its the colour work that really shines in this book. 4 out of 5 stars.

Green Arrow #47 is an enjoyable book that is more than the sum of its parts. 4 out of 5 stars.

If youre looking for something fun and breezy to read, Guncats #1 is for you. 3.5 stars out of 5.

Guncats #2 builds off the first issue with a well paced and fun follow up.

This issue is very much a complete book. While the story is an often told and often used one, they pull it off with flying colours and present an amazing read. 5 out of 5 stars!

This is a book that hits its marks in all areas. The art and story are spine chilling and truly entertaining! 5 out of 5 stars!

All told this was quite an enjoyable read, and if you are a fan of Invader Zim this is a must buy. If youre not but are looking for a good clean book or something to enjoy for kids, this issue is for you!

This issue features some surreal art and is incredibly well paced. Youll be surprised how quickly the end comes and how much youll be looking forward to the next installment! 4 out of 5 stars.

Overall this is a great looking book with a confusing, but engaging storyline.

Overall this was a really good book. As it is aimed at mature readers it does have a darker tone and explores darker themes than a typical DC book. It is well paced, and the art does set a good tone and support the story well. Its also accessible. I had no trouble following and keeping up with the story, even though this issue is the fourth book in the current arc.

This issue is a great read introducing a potentially terrifying villain. 4 out of 5 stars.

For a debut issue this book does a great job introducing its characters and their environment. It is an oversized issue, and the additional pages are well utilized and needed. There is a lot here and it McKeever and Tefekgi do a good job leaving readers wanting more. If youre looking for a good sci fi book to really sink your teeth into this issue is worth picking up.

This book has great artwork, but a rather generic story with forgettable characters. 2 out of 5 stars.

This issue is fantastic. Beautiful art and a deeply engrossing story. If you're looking for a story to really sink your teeth into, check out Port of Earth!

The epic conclusion to Regression is a must read.

Overall, this was a fun issue of Scooby Doo. I found the three stories to be well paced, and though each of the mysteries is predictable, the attention to the presentation of the Mystery Inc. gang as they work their way through them makes for a well paced and surprisingly fun issue. This issue is clearly designed to keep readers engaged beginning to end, and when it ends leaves you wanting for more.

Skyward #10 is an enjoyable read building to an explosive payoff as the series continues! 4 out of 5 stars.

This was a pretty good book overall. As mentioned above it is the first book in a new story arc, which makes it an accessible read to someone that doesnt usually follow this series, and because of this there is a lot of exposition. One of the nice things that Peter J. Tomasi does is interspersing the exposition with character development, humour, and one good action scene. The cliff-hanger leaves us really wondering what will happen next, and really raises the stakes for the next issue. This book is a fairly easy read, and quite enjoyable. Its not a challenging story or ground-breaking, but being a book focused on the friendship of Superboy and Robin, it doesnt need to be.

This issue is a great starting point for new readers and is a fast-paced and fun read. 4 out of 5 stars.

If youre looking for a book that is a good fit for all ages, look no further! 4.5 stars out of 5.

This is a very interesting story with one hell of a twist at the end. The ending takes it over the top and will leave you hanging until next month! 5 out of 5 stars!

This is a high stakes book that walks the line between tense and terrifying. 4 out of 5 stars!

A fantastic issue with a shocking ending! 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Another solid entry to a series walking the line between dark and light. 4 out of 5 stars.

Overall this is a great read. New readers will be a little lost at first. However, with how the issue is paced and how well the art, colour, and lettering all blend together, its very easy to get into. The characters, in particular Dora and Lucien, are engaging and appear to be the heart of the issue. Artistically the book embodies the Dreaming very well, with surreal imagery, and wasted colour due to the declining nature of the world. The Vertigo line from DC does a great job of staying true to the feel of the original series in both look and overall feel.

For a well paced, action packed issue, The Immortal Men #6 is a solid 4 stars out of 5. Its just too bad it isnt continuing.

This issue did have some bright spots and did lay some groundwork for some potentially interesting future stories but standing on its own felt like it was lacking.

For a fast-paced story backed by tension inducing art look no further! This alien invasion tale is 4 out of 5 stars!

This is a well written and well drawn issue, and though it feels like more of a niche book, is still a solid read. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Great artwork and a story that doesnt quite click.