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The Dark Age / Afterburn FCBD 2019 (Red 5 Comics)

Posted on May 9, 2019 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Red 5 Spins Post-Apocalyptic Tales. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. In the opening pages of The Dark Age, a mysterious gray mist descends on the Earth and dissolves all metal to dust. Society breaks down. Then the … Continue reading →

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Harrow County #13 (Dark Horse)

Posted on June 14, 2016 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – Masterfully Told Stories; Beautiful, Disturbing, Wonderful. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall I’m a late comer to this title, I’ve been hearing good things about it for a year, but had never picked up an issue. On my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Horse | Tagged American gothic, American South, comic book, comics, Cullen Bunn, Dark Horse, Ghost, Haint, Harrow County, Horrow, Tyler Crook | Leave a comment

Superzero #1 (AfterShock)

Posted on December 19, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – Its Strength Is It’s Not Actually About Super-Heroes by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall Another solid entry from new publisher Aftershock, this time written by the team behind Harley Quinn and Starfire over at DC Amanda Conner and … Continue reading →

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Tyson Hesse’s Diesel #1 (BOOM!)

Posted on September 16, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – Fun and Funny Adventure For All Ages! by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall This latest all ages book from BOOM! Box was thoroughly delightful! The story follows Dee “I’ll be 18 tomorrow” Diesel as she tries to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Boom! | Tagged All Ages, Boom! Box, Boom! Studios, comic book, comics, Diesel, Tyson Hesse | 1 Comment

Surface Tension #1 (Titan Comics)

Posted on May 30, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – Haunting Art Begs Us to Remember: Everything is Connected. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall The British channel island of Breith, one year after the sea sickness. That’s the opening of Surface Tension #1. Much like Walking Dead, … Continue reading →

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SIP Kids #2 (Abstract Studio)

Posted on March 31, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – An Excellent Read That Stands On Its Own. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Alamo. What is it that makes a person want to buy a particular comic? A cool cover? A specific character? An appealing premise? All of … Continue reading →

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Rebels #1 (Dark Horse)

Posted on March 22, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – A Thrilling Account of America’s First Militia; Live Free Or Die! by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall I love historical fiction. That made me an easy mark for this new series from writer Brian Wood and artist Andrea … Continue reading →

Posted in Dark Horse | Tagged American Revolution, Andrea Mutti, Brian Wood, comic book, comics, Dark Horse, Rebels, Vermont | 2 Comments

The Manhattan Projects: The Sun Beyond The Stars #1 (Image)

Posted on March 18, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Better Living Through Science, In Space! by ComicSpectrum reviewer Amy Okamoto If space is the final frontier, Hickman and Pitarra’s Sun Beyond The Stars is science fiction’s wild west version of it. Murderous villains, outlaws, and questionable … Continue reading →

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New Avengers #30 (Marvel)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3/5 – Requires References and Rereading, Read the Collection! by ComicSpectrum senior reviewer Shawn Hoklas I’ve been loving the Avengers and New Avengers series since they’ve been relaunched under the creative mind of Jonathan Hickman. He’s been bringing big … Continue reading →

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Knights of the Dinner Table #217 (KenzerCo)

Posted on February 10, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4.5/5 – An RPGers Delight That Non-Gamers May Not Get at All. by ComicSpectrum EiC Bob Bretall. This comic has been going on for a long time. It debuted in 1994 and that was after having appeared in the … Continue reading →

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