Shannon Cuthbert Comic Reviews

BABYLON BERLIN is a compelling new crime noir comic. Arne Jysch blends topical themes with tropes to make this timeless detective tale feel fresh. Its protagonist's struggles with authority and morality will appeal to new readers as well as those familiar with the genre.

Spanning seemingly boundless genres and styles, BLACK COMIX RETURNS provides a gorgeous glimpse into the works of over 40 black comic creators.

In THE STORYTELLER: FAIRIES #3, Tyler Jenkins's familiar-feeling plot featuring fairy-like creatures with the ability to hurt or help humans places readers into a folklore world they may think they know. Still, his gorgeous jewel-toned artwork, emphasis on female friendships, and intriguing depictions of Hawaiian Menehune set this fairy tale in a place and time sure to captivate even long-time lore lovers.

MONSTRESS #13 is a quick but worthy read for all fans of Liu and Takeda's best-selling series. Stunning art perfectly shows the interplay of light and shadow that characterizes Maika's world. Our protagonist continues to drown in a world of secrets and half-truths, where thoughts of love and family stir up old darknesses.

MONSTRESS #15 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda continues to stun with its gorgeously-rendered portrayal of the powerful women running a fractured matriarchal society. Here, Liu adds further depth to her complex characters by splitting them up from their tight-knit group, giving us telling glimpses into their individual motives, desires, and willful deceptions of themselves and others.