neil_or_no_deal Comic Reviews

Phonogram is a very unique book. It's universe is vibrant and filled with fully realised characters. If you are a fan of the creators than you will not be disappointed. If you aren't a fan, read this and you soon will be.

The blend of iconic 80's pop videos with Emily's bleak morality tale is not only an interesting move, but a truly inspired one.

A new Hickman book is an event and The Black Monday Murders #1 is no exception. It's narrative is engaging from the very first page and grips you tightly until the very last page. It's greatest victory, however, is that it leaves you wanting more.

The Black Monday Murders #2 is as a good a second chapter as you will find in any title. It builds on the groundwork of the first issue and expands upon it without giving too much away but giving enough to make you want more.

Gillen and McKelvie deliver another riveting chapter of their current opus. Strong character interactions and a big reveal whet the appetite for more.

Ten issues deep and the title manages to be as engaging as it was from the outset. As penultimate chapters go, this issue checks all the rights boxes and is a fulfilling read.

A strong contender for best series on the shelves at the moment brings yet another outstanding chapter. A roller coaster of emotions.

The comic book equivalent of Danny Tenaglia's remix of Green Velvet's 'Flash'. Familiar but altogether something new, something dark, something twisted. A creative experiment that more than pays off.

The deeper we go into the layers of The Onion, the deeper we go into the layers of our protagonists. An emotional knock out punch that adds more depth to an already thrilling adventure.

It is heavy hitting stuff that just so happens to be wearing the disguise of an excellent science fiction romp. A gripping family drama that excels at keeping the science fiction dressing just as important.

Black Science #15 is a must buy if you have been engaged with the title up until now. If you haven't then it's about time you do.

Black Science is one of those kind of books that offers so much in terms of depth. The writing is top notch and the artwork is some of the best in the industry. If you haven't been reading up to now then I suggest that you catch up...NOW!

Black Science #18 is not for the faint hearted. It explores issues that some may find harrowing and hit too close to home, but it does so with care and not for the shock value. An excellent book.

Black Science #20 feels like a palate cleanser after the harrowing first three chapters of Godworld. Welcome and refreshing whilst leaving the reader hungry for more.

Once again Remender and his team deliver a book that stands head and shoulders above a lot of the titles on the shelves.

The end of an arc but without the resolution. What Spread #6 does well is making that no matter by giving the reader a high dose of gruesome action and some nice set up for the next arc.

Spread remains a strong title both in plot and characterisation. Visually impressive in the grand set pieces and delicate enough in the more intimate moments.

Wolf #1 is an intriguing book. Hard boiled noir meets gothic horror. There's a lot going on but it is never overwhelming.

A solid second issue, one that focuses more on character building as opposed to pushing the narrative forward. A good mixture of supernatural intrigue and biting humour.

The series remains consistent in both storytelling and its visual style. An issue that pushes the plot forward and reveals a few answers to earlier threads. If you are new to the title it may be a little hard to just pick up and feel involved.

An underwhelming addition to the series that promised a lot at the beginning and has yet to deliver. This may be a title that will work better as a trade than single issue.

A big step forward in terms of character development and narrative building. An improvement on the slow build of previous issues.