Category Archives: Oni Press

FCBD 2014: Kids – Part 2: Fantagraphics / Th3rd World / Oni Press / Bongo

Posted on May 13, 2014 by comicspectrum

There were quite a few comics targeted at younger readers this year.  I won’t hit all of the kid-centered ones but I’ll highlight 12 of what I thought were the best in 2 parts; the 1st 4 are in Part … Continue reading →

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Letter 44 #4 (Oni Press)

Posted on February 26, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – A realistic take on “first contact”. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Gilad Levin. After 3 issues of buildup, Letter 44 #4 finally offers payoff. Granted, not much of it, but enough to get a taste of where the series … Continue reading →

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The Bunker #1 (Oni)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – Fialkov sure knows how to set up a story! by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. I originally picked this series up in “digital first” format off Comixology in October 2013 when Fialkov was publishing 10-page episodes for 99 … Continue reading →

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Letter 44 #1 (Oni Press)

Posted on October 22, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – Sci-fi that is only 1 step away from the world outside your door. Charles Soule, you weave a damn fine yarn.  This is the best debut issue I’ve read in months! New President Stephen Blades gets a … Continue reading →

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The Strangers #1 (Oni Press)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Great ’60s feel This new series written by Chris Roberson with art by Scott Kowalchuk is set in the 1960s and feels just like it stepped out of the ’60s with art that reminds me of Mike … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 7, 2013 by comicspectrum

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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Helheim #1 (Oni Press)

Posted on March 19, 2013 by comicspectrum

4 / 5 – Recommended reading Fantasy appears to be making a bit of comeback in the comics, and this offering by writer Cullen Bunn with art by Joëlle Jones and colors by Nick Filardi gives us Vikings and magic set … Continue reading →

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