Category Archives: Archaia

The Power of the Dark Crystal #1 (BOOM!/Archaia)

Posted on February 25, 2017 by

Rating: 5/5 – The Long Awaited Dark Crystal Sequel is Finally Here. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Brunell What a glorious moment being brought down memory lane. The Dark Crystal was an amazing movie of fantasy and adventure from 1982 directed … Continue reading →

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Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Giants #1 (BOOM!/Archaia)

Posted on December 10, 2016 by

Rating: 4/5 – We Learn to Look Deeper Before Coming to a Conclusion. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Brunell Straight from the late 1980’s, is a collection of myths and legends from around the globe about giants. Jim Henson’s The Storyteller … Continue reading →

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The Joyners #1 (Archaia/BOOM!)

Posted on June 25, 2016 by

Rating: 3/5 – Stealth Reprint That Lacks a Dimension. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. I was flipping though books at the comic shop the other day looking for something new to read and The Joyners stood out.  It wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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Cursed Pirate Girl Annual #1 (Archaia/BOOM!)

Posted on October 19, 2015 by

Rating: 5/5 – Looking for Something Different? Here It Is! by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. I’m frequently drawn to the “there is no other book on the racks like this one” type of books, and that describes Cursed Pirate Girl … Continue reading →

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Toil and Trouble #2 (Archaia/BOOM!)

Posted on October 11, 2015 by

Rating: 4.5/5 – Behind the Scenes with the 3 Witches from Macbeth. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. The three wyrd sisters from Macbeth, commonly referred to as the Three Witches, have a long history in fiction.  They’re a popular set … Continue reading →

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Lantern City #1 (BOOM!/Archaia)

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

Rating: 4/5 – Carlos Magno’s Art Defines a Wonderful World. by ComicSpectrum senior reviewer Shawn Hoklas. Lantern City got my attention when it was first solicited because of the interior artwork of Carlos Magno. I had remembered his great work … Continue reading →

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Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Witches #1 (Archaia/BOOM!)

Posted on September 30, 2014 by

Rating: 4/5 – Fantasy Worthy of Jim Henson’s Name. by ComicSpectrum Reviewer David Akers. I’m a fan of Jim Henson and his work. No, that’s an understatement. I’m an uber-fan. I have seen everything I could find that he had … Continue reading →

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FCBD 2014: Kids – Part 1: Mouse Guard / Avatar / Jellaby / kaboom!

Posted on May 11, 2014 by

There were quite a few comics targeted at younger readers this year.  I won’t hit all of the kid-centered (or all ages) ones but I’ll highlight 12 of what I thought were the best in 3 parts, the 1st 4 … Continue reading →

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Hactivist #1 (Archaia Black Label/Boom!)

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

Rating: 4.5/5 – Do yourself a favor and check this book out. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. Having actor Alyssa Milano’s name associated with this comic (as creator) may cause a lot of people not normally into comics to pick … Continue reading →

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FCBD 2013: 29 Kid-Friendly Comics (Part 2 of 3)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

I’m continuing my quick look at all 29 of these kid-friendly books with books #11-20 in alphabetic order by title, giving a short “What’s Cool About It” that jumped out at me for each one. I’m not going to give … Continue reading →

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