Legendary comic book writer Alan Moore has announced that he is retiring from the medium, with the creator of such classics as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen revealing during a press conference for his new novel Jerusalem that he feels he’s accomplished all he can with comics and […]
Comic Book Review – Assassin’s Creed Last Descendants – Locus #1
Calum Petrie reviews Assassin’s Creed Last Descendants – Locus #1… Brand new story set in the stunning world of Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate! Dive into the sordid underworld of Victorian London, and the memories of New Yorker, Tommy Greyling, as he teams up with Evie Frye and Henry Green to search for a Piece of Eden […]
Comic Book Review – Glitterbomb #1
Mark Allen reviews Glitterbomb #1… Farrah Durante is a middle-aged actress hunting for her next gig in an industry where youth trumps experience. Her frustrations become an emotional lure for something horrifying out beyond the water… something ready to exact revenge on the shallow celebrity-obsessed culture that’s led her astray. Fan-favorite JIM ZUB (WAYWARD, Thunderbolts) […]
Comic Book Review – Dishonored #2
Calum Petrie reviews Dishonored #2… A face from Corvo’s past draws the Lord Protector deep into a nest of jeopardy. Meanwhile, Officer Cottings’ investigations lead her to Wyrmwood Place in the heart of Dunwall’s arcane district. Issue #2 starts with flashback scene depicting a young childhood Corvo and his long lost sister. The setting is the tropical […]
Comic Book Review – Assassin’s Creed: Templars #5
Calum Petrie reviews Assassin’s Creed: Templars #5… With the revelation that the puppet master of the corruption in the Shanghai rite is a dangerous political figure, Black Cross is forced to take matters into his own hands as the honor of the Order is at stake. But a moment of distraction could destroy everything he’s […]
Titan Comics announces new series Norman: The First Slash
Titan Comics has announced that it is set to explore the origins of the kid killer Norman with a brand new series from creator Stan Silas entitled Norman: The First Slash. Check out the covers to the first issue by Marc Ellerby, JAKe, Rachael Smith, Sonia Leong and Amoona Saohin… The razor-sharp tale of Norman’s […]
The Age of Ire: How Marvel & DC fan the flames to sell comics
Anghus Houvouras on how Marvel and DC fan the flames to sell comics… The classic age of comics were called ‘The Golden Age’. Pretty much from the moment Superman showed up hurling an Edsel at criminals. The Silver Age was ushered in when DC created a brand new Flash passing the mantle to Barry Allen. […]
Dark Horse announces The Witcher: Curse of Crows
Dark Horse Comics and CD Project Red have announced a new five part digital comic series, The Witcher: Curse of Crows! Written by Paul Tobin, The Witcher: Curse of Crows follows Witchers Geralt and Ciri in a brand new story, set after The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. With striking artwork from Piotr Kowalski, this looks to be a treat […]
Comic Book Review – Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1
Tony Black reviews Blue Beetle: Rebirth #1… Lost in the desert with no memory of the past few years, teenager Jaime Reyes must find his way home again—but when he reaches his town, he’s shocked to find it abandoned and in the hands of government officials…officials who are very interested in the Blue Beetle and […]
Comic Book Review – The Hellblazer #1
Tony Black reviews The Hellblazer #1… “The Poison Truth” part one! London may have recovered from Constantine’s return, but he hasn’t. Mercury hasn’t forgiven him, but she won’t leave him alone, and Swamp Thing is calling in a favor. And all the while, bigger things are brewing… You know what? I’m glad I stuck with […]