“G.I. Joe” #21, “Silent Interlude,” is the one issue from that series everyone remembers.  Snake Eyes’ infiltration of Cobra HQ to rescue Scarlett wasn’t just memorable for the fact that it was told entirely without dialogue.  It was also incredibly well-executed for pursuing that approach.  Regular series writer Larry Hama not only wrote this issue, […]

Out of the initial launch of titles by Geoff Johns from his Ghost Machine imprint, this was the hardest one to see the appeal in.  “Geiger?”  One superpowered man’s struggle through post-apocalyptic America.  “Redcoat?”  Historical adventure with a hero who’s a bit of a dick.  “Rook:  Exodus?”  Sci-fi action with an animalistic/toyetic twist.  “Hyde Street?”  […]

Not only are these two titles written by the same talented guy, but they were both right next to each other in my To Review pile.  So… The last time we saw Thor, he was getting ready to storm the gates of Utgardhall.  Standing in his way were Skurge… and Thanos!  Yet this is but […]

Alexander may have survived being stabbed by Kahless II in the “Day of Blood,” but his alliance with the former Klingon emperor ensured that his honor did not.  To get it back he has embarked on the Quv rite which will be administered by his father Worf.  There are three parts to it:  The Errand […]

*sigh* There’s a certain kind of person who’s going to get to the last page of the first half of this volume and think it’s a real fist-pumping, “HELL YEAH!!!” kind of moment.  The kind of moment where it shows that the momentum is tipping in the good guys’ favor and the fightback can now […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]