Reviews of books, comics, movies, and other random stuff.
Skyscrapers of the Midwest #2A cynical, emotionally resonant tour de force of poetic impressionism whose overall effect is simultaneously heart-wrenching and thought-provoking.Adventures of EBONYC #1Danny Kimanyen's earnest, hip-hop-influenced spin on the kid superhero genre is chock full of potential...Gotham Central #32Rucka borrows from the classic horror story twist ending where karma comes around to settle its tab. As fill-in issues go, it's a solid effort that new and regular readers alike can enjoy, particularly notable for being a done-in-one story.The Batman Handbook: The Ultimate Training ManualThe perfect accessory for anyone who's ever dreamed of the vigilante lifestyle and answered the…
With less than a week to go, the full court press is on to promote Batman Begins. I stated in a previous post that my Dad asked me when it comes out. The marketing gurus of DC's prized possession must be grinning ear-to-ear when they can get a 52-year old who was never into comics asking that question.2-3 weeks ago the country had only been treated to a handful of trailers promoting the release of the film, but now they're bringing out the big guns.Synergy is the name of the game, and all companies willing to pay, can play. Verizon…
Just came out of an advance screening of Batman Begins and was fully intending to review it here but my mind is still reeling.HOLY MUTHAFUCKING SHIT!!!!You'll have to wait til next week for more than that because I don't want to spoil a single thing. And there's plenty to spoil.Woah.Tip your hat to David Goyer, Christopher Nolan and the entire perfectly-cast group of actors. Even Katie Holmes!
Miller owns up to mistakes, promises 30 years of comics Alias Enterprises burst onto the comics scene a few months back, hot on the heels of a trio of successful titles published under the Image banner: Lullaby, The Imaginaries, and Lions, Tigers and Bears. With multi-page advertising spreads in Previews, and an all-out internet PR-blitz promoting their relatively little-to-unknown creators and/or properties and their $0.75 first issues, Alias was poised to make a bang throughout the month April with an aggressive slate of 12 brand new titles all scheduled to hit the stands before Free Comic Book Day. As the…
A review of Skyscrapers of the Midwest #2, and interview with its creator, Joshua W. Cotter
If you follow this site at all, you know that when I come across an indie comic I love, I pimp the hell out of it! 100 Girls, Fade From Grace, Western Tales of Terror and Elk's Run have all received an extra helping of rave reviews from me for being superlative examples of great comic books. I've even given away free copies of some of them to ensure they get into the hands of potential fans. A while back, in January's Indie Spotlight, I raved about another comic, Joshua W. Cotter's Skyscrapers of the Midwest, a completely random discovery…
Bet you can't guess which one was my favorite review?Son of Vulcan #1 (of 6)There's something of a pleasing throwback quality to Son of Vulcan, a worthy substitute for any pull list still tolerating the likes of Robin or Nightwing.Ororo: Before the Storm #1 (of 4)Solid work all around and should appeal to the avid X-fans as well as anyone looking for a strong female lead character or a respite from the House of M hoopla.Atomika #3Atomika is less "sequential art" than it is simply art, with a story attached. It's also a unique, intriguing and compelling concept that serves…
