The Good, The Bad, The Verdict : A.D. After Death

  Every great achievement in society begins with a crime. Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire attempt to achieve this and so much more in their newest comic; A.D. After Death. The comic focuses on Jonah Cooke and how he accidently prevented people from dying. People no longer really die but rather go through cycles. Upon…

The Good , The Bad , The Verdict Violent Love issue 1

Not all stories are meant to be told from the beginning, as issue one of Violent Love reveals. Daisy Jane and Johnny Nails have both died the same way they have come into this world: violently. Issue one is a flashback told by Mr. Lou to a teenager by the name of Penny. The story…

The Good, The Bad , The Verdict Geek-Girl issue 1

Just recently Geek-Girl, issue 1, came out written by Sam Johnson and illustrated by Carlos Granda. The comic focuses on a girl named Ruby who becomes a superhero after winning these glasses in a game of strip poker. While patrolling she witnesses her idol Neon-Girl defeated by a lightning wielding woman. Upon defeat Neon-Girl tasks…

The Good, The Bad , The Verdict TWD issue 160

  Part 4 of the Whisperer War holds nothing back as both sides continue to oppose one another. In particular the issue focuses on the choices that Beta and Dwight make with their respective armies and the effect it has on the 4 communities. Without a doubt issue 160 will once again change The Walking…

The Good, The Bad , The Verdict The Walking Dead 159

Welcome back to the Whisperer War part 3 of The Walking Dead. The issue is a continuation of the current war as Rick’s army faces off against Beta’s troops. In particular, we witness Rick’s army being able to hold their ground against the Whisperers but they have to deal with a herd of the undead….

The Good, The Bad , The Verdict The Eclipse Issue 2

  There is no question that issue 2 of the Eclipse does an excellent job of fusing action, dystopia, and a crime thriller into one comic. In particular the issue focuses on Baxter getting the Mayor’s daughter home safely. When he arrives there, the Mayor asks him to join his men in going after the…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict Surgeon X issue 1

Surgeon X is a comic that fuses the manga Black Jack and the graphic novel V for Vendetta. It is set in futuristic London as a medical crisis is unfolding. The comic focuses on Rosa Scott, a genius surgeon, who disagrees with how the government is handling the current medical crisis by limiting antibiotics. Rather…

The Good, The Bad , The Verdict Ringside Issue 7

Welcome back to the road of hard bumps and chair shots: Ringside, issue 7. The comic continues to focus on the lives of Dan, Reynolds, and Davis as they head down separate paths due to wrestling. The issue focused mostly on Reynolds as he begins to appear on TV and how that changes the aspect…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict : Eclipse issue 1

In recent months environmental themes are being used in comics as a central feature. The latest comic to continue this theme is the Eclipse, which focuses on humanity living underground during the day and living above ground during the night. This is due to the sun’s rays have become strong enough to instantly burn a…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict : TWD Issue 158

  Without a doubt the Whisperers War is coming to a head, in issue 158, as the Whisperers begin their attack on the 4 communities. The issue focuses on the many different problems that the 4 communities are having as they are facing a new kind of warfare. Some of these issues include: the number…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict Tokyo Ghost issue 10

Love or hate Tokyo Ghost, there is no denying that it sets forth a new idea of what a dystopia can be. Now, after 10 issues, the series has finally come to an end as Debbie has a choice to make that effects the direction humanity will go in. In particular this choice is between…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict Lake of Fire issue 1

Nathan Fairbairn is considered to be one of the top colorists in the comic industry. He has worked on every title ranging from the Avengers to Batman in the last 30 years. For the first time in his career he is not acting as the colorist but the writer in his very own creator owned…

Ringside issue 6 the 4 real situations

  Welcome back to Ringside where suplexes, clothesline, and chair shots are not the hardest bumps wrestlers take. Now issue 6 of Ringside focuses on 4 issues that parallel current wrestling today. These issues included washed up wrestlers, reassigned wrestlers, a wrestler getting his first contract, and the monetary struggles that independent wrestling promotions face….

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict Tokyo Ghost issue 9

Issue 9 of Tokyo Ghost captures two different ideologies that Debbie and Davey have and the consequences that result. Davey wants to bring everyone into the virtual world to gain control. Conversely, Debbie realizes that her selfishness has destroyed the only technology-free-zone and she wants to correct that wrong. As a result of their ideologies…

The Good, The Bad , The Verdict The Walking Dead issue 157

Issue 157 of The Walking Dead starts off a new arc as the 4 communities and the Whisperers come into another conflict with one another. Now this conflict is driven by Negan’s actions as he successfully killed Alpha. As a result the Whisphers, due to the information they have gathered from Negan, have decided to…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict : The Walking Dead issue 156

Now issue 156 of The Walking Dead cements a new reign of power for Rick and Negan. The issue focuses on Negan who has safely made it to the Whisperers territory. He begins to abide by their rules and way of life to gain acceptances and trust. Due to him following the rules and helping…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict Tokyo Ghost issue 8

Issue 8 of Tokyo Ghost focuses on the idea of how actions lead to unintended consequences. In particular with Debbie’s action in issue 7 of killing Mr. Flak and how it has led to Davey being unleashed. As a result Davey has control over Led resulting in Debbie being forced to fight him, which only…

Comic publisher IDW is hiring an Editor

IDW Publishing, recognized as one of the top four comic book publishers in the US, announced (June 28th, 2016) they are seeking an editor for its San Diego, California based company. That’s right folks! If you feel you are qualified you can submit your resume, keep your fingers crossed, and hope you will be considered….

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict Midnight of the Soul issue 1

Howard Chaykin, the man who has brought us Black Kiss and Satellite Sam, has a new comic called Midnight of the Soul. The comic focuses on Joel Breakstone, former GI, who helped to liberate Auschwitz. As a result of witnessing the horrors of war Joel is sent home where he has created a sheltered life…

The Good, The Bad, The Verdict Tokyo Ghost issue 7

  Issue 7 of Tokyo Ghost pulls no punches as the second arc of Tokyo Ghost begins to explore the choices Led Dent and Debbie have made. Led Dent’s past has led him to chose to be Mr. Flak’s bodyguard. In return he will have access to nano bots, which make him stronger. Conversely, Debbie…