Ever start reading something and suddenly notice that several hours have passed since you’ve either blinked/eaten/gone to the loo? If that’s your gauge for quality then “Irredeemable” is worth your time. There are those of you out there that foster the notion that Superman is a poor character. Complaints range from “he’s just a boy … Continue reading
Alterna Comics, champions of indie comics, are due to release a second Anthology project based on the theme of Super Powers, that comprises over 100 creators from across the medium, 40 Story’s and a whopping 384 pages. It’s currently in the midst of it’s Kickstarter campaign. Peter Simeti (founder of Alterna) has kindly given The Werd access … Continue reading
So it comes to this, the main property of the “Arrowverse” Arrow. Newly released in an all bells and whistles DVD/Blu Ray Box set is the fourth season, charting Oliver & Felicity’s not so relaxing return to Star City after seemingly driving off into the sunset at the end of Season 3. Joe’s watched this, read … Continue reading
As much as Joe loves reviewing DC TV shows, He expressed a wish to get back to basics with The Werd, and, having seen a kickstarter campaign by a local indie comic book writer/artist, decided to focus The Werd’s gaze on “Torsobear” and interview its creator. The third volume “Back on the Blocks” has just … Continue reading
Misty, one of the British comic industries female focused answer to 2000AD – devised by Pat Mills no less. And Joe had the distinct pleasure of its company on a rather bumpy plane ride to Italy. Here’s what he thought… I actually read most of “Misty” on a plane bound for Venice. As such, my review is … Continue reading
Tumor, published by ONI PRESS, is a hardboiled noir thriller with a twist, you see, it’s described as a ‘medical noir’ and the conceit here is that time is fluid because of the cancerous growth in the main character, Frank’s, head. This leads to all manner of aberrations within the plot, structure and the fabric … Continue reading
“Trespasser”; a tale focusing on a Father and Daughter, Hector and Maria, living alone and scared in their farmhouse, hiding. Published by indie comics aficionados, Alterna Comics, Trespasser is a 4 part mini series including an epilogue to cap the series off. Joe’s read it and here’s what he thought… Trespasser is a simple yarn, told very … Continue reading
Having never read “The Killing Joke” and been exposed to the heaps of praise put upon it, Joe’s interest was assuredly piqued when he heard it was being adapted into an animated feature, and doubly so when he heard Tara Strong, Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamil were back on board as Batgirl, Batman and The Joker respectively. Here’s what he thought… Continue reading
The Nameless City, by Faith Erin Hicks, Published by First Second Books, is a trilogy of graphic novels – The first one having been released in April – which centers on a young boy, Kaidu, a son of a general of the Dao forces occupying the city, and his friend, a young girl called Rat, … Continue reading
After last week’s Kaijumax post, Joe had his question answered; Where is Kaijumax Season 2? Apparently the first few issues were already out. Here’s why you need to read them… I am glad to say that Season 2 continues the marked quality of Season 1, Zander Cannon has swapped out the prison environs for the … Continue reading
