Writers Johnny Zito & Tony Trov recall a time when art and social commentary were once one. In Moon Girl, they give us the most poignant, and most important use of the superhero genre yet this century. [16.Jun.11]
More than simply a Horror-Western mashup, Zeke Deadwood becomes the vehicle for creators TA Boatwright and Ryan Rubio to comment on the life-cycles of media and the production of popular culture. [14.Jun.11]
Daryl Gregory proves supreme in his handling of the hugely popular Planet of the Apes, offering a deep and sincere meditation on a society in the throes of avoiding that has already begun. [13.Jun.11]
This blistering anti-war story by a Japanese WWII vet is a rarity for the Western reader: an example of Japanese military dissent circa World War II. [13.Jun.11]
David Lapham writes with brio, crafting the story of two brothers committed to two opposing views; one to law, and the other to justice. Download your free preview exclusively at the end of this review. [09.Jun.11]
Even in meeting the demands of the crime noir genre, and giving the story a cooling off period Viktor Kalvachev brings an intensity to Blue Estate. [07.Jun.11]
The protagonist's classmates at the reunion are by and large a superficial and not very interesting bunch, but then again, so is he. [07.Jun.11]
The real question for Soldier Zero, flagship title of industry legend Stan Lee's new line of comicbook heroes, is not whether the character can compete with Lee's classic Marvel creations like Spider-Man, Hulk and Iron Man, but how. [06.Jun.11]