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Comic Book Review – Dredd Urban Warfare

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Andrew Newton reviews Dredd Urban Warfare… Based in the world of the cult hit movie DREDD, this collection continues the story of Judges Dredd and Anderson in the dark post-apocalyptic city of Mega-City One. Includes the official DREDD prequel story,Top of the World Ma-Ma! by Matt Smith and Henry Flint. Put your hands up if you […]

Comic Book Review – Reyn #2

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Andrew Newton reviews Reyn #2… Reyn returns Seph to her father and the Followers of Tek, who ask him to join them on a mission to stop the Venn from destroying Fate. Issue 2 of Reyn from Image Comics is out and my fears have been put to rest.  There are many comic book series that […]

Comic Book Review – Reyn #1

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Andrew Newton reviews Reyn #1… Reyn is a freelance swordsman and monster hunter who also might be the last of the legendary “Wardens” of the land of Fate, whose ranks long since faded into myth. He’s haunted and driven by visions from a “guiding angel” who sets him on the path of a great quest— […]

Comic Book Review – Judge Dredd Classics: The Dark Judges #1

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Andrew Newton reviews Judge Dredd Classics: The Dark Judges #1… His name is Judge Death and in his eyes all life is crime! Together with his brothers Fear, Fire, and Mortis, the super-fiend from Deadworld is determined to end all life in Mega-City One once and for all! This compilation features classic Judge Death tales […]

Comic Book Review – Zombies vs Robots #1

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Andrew Newton reviews Zombies vs Robots #1… Zombies vs Robots #1 from IDW is a new take on the zombie apocalypse theme.  Created by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood, this series brings us a world where humanity has all but been destroyed.  This issue brings us 3 stories set in this brilliant and imaginative world. The main […]

Comic Book Review – Strontium Dog: The Life and Death of Johnny Alpha: Dogs of War

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Andrew Newton reviews Strontium Dog: The Life and Death of Johnny Alpha: Dogs of War… Late 22nd century. After the Atomic Wars, many survivors were warped by the Strontium 90 fallout. These “mutants” became a victimized underclass, and the only job open to them was bounty hunting. One such Search/Destroy agent, or Strontium Dog, is […]

Comic Book Review – Graveyard Shift #1

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Andrew Newton reviews Graveyard Shift #1… Graveyard Shift is the new comic book series from writer Jay Faerber (creator of Image Comics’ Near Death and Noble Causes series).  Those lovers of horror and particularly vampire horror stories will be intrigued by this storyline which sees police officer Liam start his night with what appears to be a normal […]

Comic Book Review – The Humans #2

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Andrew Newton reviews The Humans #2… From out of the smoke of their lost brothers’ funeral pyre comes a ghostly figure from the past. A long-thought-dead member returns to The HUMANS, bringing visions of hell and loss with him and a night of mourning quickly turns into an outta-sight homecoming party! Issue 2 of The […]

X-Box Bargains – Bionic Commando

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Andrew Newton looks at a selection of Xbox 360 bargains; next up is Bionic Commando… Following on with my quest of seeking out and reviewing bargain games rather than wait for Black Fridays and January sales etc. I thought I’d continue today with Bionic Commando by Capcom. I have fond memories of the original Bionic […]