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An Ultramega Rundown

If you’re thinking that I’ll be writing up my thoughts on the second (and concluding) volume of James Harren’s gonzo kaiju-fighting series, you’d be right.  If you’re also thinking that the reason I’m writing it up as the latest part of this type of article is because I didn’t like it all that much, you’re […]

Image Advance Arrivals: February 2026

Above-the-Board Recommendation: A Star Called the Sun:  A Collection of Short Science Fiction Stories There’s an obvious choice for this spot in these solicitations (you’ll know it when you see it), but I’ve given this to plenty of other titles from its creators.  Instead, let’s talk about the latest collection from underrated comics talent Simon […]

Marvel Penguin Picks: February 2026

Above-the-Board Recommendation: Hulk Smash Everything #3 (of 5) That’s right, the middle issue of a miniseries gets the top spot this month.  “How is that even possible?” I hear you ask along with, “Were the trade paperback offerings this month THAT bad?”  We’ll get to that, but the main reason I’m putting this here is […]

DC Solicitation Sneaks: February 2026

Above-the-Board Recommendation: DC K.O.:  Boss Battle #1 I’ll admit that when the promotional image for this issue came out, I thought it was an obvious fake.  I mean, it promised all of these characters – who were obviously not part of the DCU – would be taking part in the company’s big battle royale of […]

Dark Horse Penguin Picks: February 2026

Above-the-Board Recommendation: The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service Omnibus vol. 6 *sigh*  Delayed again.  Which, I suppose, is better than the release date coming and not having it arrive.  I mean, that could still happen, but they’ll actually have to nail down a proper release date first.  Which is April 14, 2026, according to this latest […]

Spectators

Val has just been stood up by her date as she sits in her seat at a local movie theater.  Before she can be too disappointed by this, tragedy strikes and now she’s dead.  She’s also not moving on to wherever souls go after they die as she’s now just a free-floating apparition who can […]

Love Everlasting vol. 3

In the story of Joan Petersen and her quest for true love, there’s one clear villain here:  The Cowboy.  I mean, how else are we supposed to feel about this masked marauder who shows up whenever it looks like she’s found a man to love and then shoots her dead.  Seems pretty clear cut to […]