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Rat Queens Are Coming to Your TV Viewing Devices!
The Rat Queens are just too awesome to be limited to one medium, it seems. Their blood-soaked and quite probable intoxicated selves will soon be coming to a TV near you! Pukeko Pictures and Heavy Metal have acquired the rights to Kurtis Weibe and Roc Upchurch’s comic about a troupe of sassy and rowdy warrior […]
Phoenix Comicon 2014: Hot Fun in the Summertime
Along with our WatchPlayRead comics editor and her husband, my beau and I traveled south to the sizzling city of Phoenix for their annual Phoenix Comicon. We marked the beginning of our trip by stepping off the plane into Phoenix’s dry heat, which was the topic of conversation for the entire first day. Arriving Thursday […]
Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #7 – Desperation Highway
The concluding issue of Joe Hill’s limited series Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland tells the story of the man that helped create Charlie Manx. Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #7 Author: Joe Hill Artist: C.P. Wilson III Publisher: IDW Release Date: June 11, 2014 Pick up Wraith Welcome To Christmasland #7 (of 7) or Wraith Welcome To […]
Fate/Stay Night Vol. 1: Legendary Heroes of the Holy Grail War
Tragedy is a strong inspiration sometimes. It definitely is for Shiro Emiya in Fate/Stay Night Volume 1. Writer: Datto Nishiwaki Publisher: Original Type-Moon, American release by Tokyopop Digital editions: VIZ Media After a fire destroyed his home and family, Shiro Emiya’s one true desire in life is to be a hero: a person who protects […]
Dark Horse Comics Announced New Fred Van Lente Ongoing Title at Phoenix Comicon
I attended the Fred Van Lente Spotlight panel at Phoenix Comicon last weekend. It was an exciting time because Dark Horse just announced a new Van Lente continuing series in addition to his Project Black Sky work. It’s called Resurrectionists. Van Lente said he explores themes about identity and fate—like if you can escape it—in […]
Phoenix Comicon 14: Convention Report, Plus Deadpool
So Phoenix Comicon 14 happened last weekend! Despite the 105 degree heat and my air conditioner driven sinus issues, I had a really good time at PHXCC. It was my first time in Arizona, ever. I am so glad I braved the heat for this con. Lots of things made PHXCC 14 a great experience […]
Attack on Titan: Brutally Awesome
Attack on Titan is a fantastic read, but definitely not for the faint of heart. Attack on Titan Written: Hajime Isayama Publisher: Kodansha English Publisher: Kodansha Comics USA Volumes: 13 (so far) Get started with Attack On Titan Before The Fall GN Vol. 01 or just jump in with Attack On Titan Colossal Ed […]
Star Wars Rebel Heist #2: Riot Girl
Dark Horse and Star Wars take us to other worlds in the second issue of Star Wars: Rebel Heist. Star Wars Rebel Heist #2 Writer: Matt Kindt Artist: Marco Castiello Colorist: Gabe Eltaeb Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Release Date: May 28, 2014 Get a copy of Star Wars: Rebel Heist #2 (Matt Kindt variant cover) […]
Phoenix Comicon 2014: The Best of Cosplay
Phoenix Comicon was a blast this year and most of that blast came in the form of 104 degree weather. It was great to see dedicated cosplayers braving the heat to wear their favorite comic costumes, myself included. Along with enjoying the cosplay and a rigorous game of Cards Against Humanity with comics editor Adrienne […]
Big Trouble in Little China #1: The Return of Jack Burton
I really enjoyed the first issue of this series. I’ve been a big fan of Big Trouble in Little China, since I was a kid. I’ve always dug Kurt Russel flicks because he’s comfortable in front of the camera, and makes it fun to watch, and the Jack Burton character is a laughable tough-guy. So, […]
Red City #1: A New Universe To Explore
The new series, Red City, has a bit of a Blade Runner feel to it, with the seedy side of society being represented along side a slew of aliens races, as well as interplanetary travel being common. Cal Talmage, being the anti-hero of our story, is quite the loose cannon and seems to have no […]
Buffyverse Comics: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8, Vol. 2
The Story so Far: I am reading and reviewing the Buffyverse comic series’ that are canon with the television shows they are based on, including Buffy Season 8, Fray, Spike, Angel & Faith and Angel: After the Fall among others. I will post a final reading list when I’ve caught up to season 10. I’ve […]
Comics You Crave: Comic Book Releases for June 11, 2014
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for June 11, 2014! (AR= Ask Retailer) Forgot to check last week? See what you missed here. More Info at Boom Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Bee And Puppycat #2 (Cover A Natasha Allegri), $3.99 Bee And Puppycat #2 (Cover B Zac Gorman), $3.99 Bee And Puppycat #2 […]
C.O.W.L. #1 cops with more power
C.O.W.L. Writer: Kyle Higgins & Alec Siegel Artist: Rod Reis Publisher: Image Comics cover image via Imagecomics.com The beginning of this series starts mid-stride, with the action already underway. After a few pages of action, the story shifts down to “cop-drama” mode, and we get to listen to characters we barely know the name of […]
Will Dr. Strange Be Marvel’s First Horror Movie?
What’s so scary about battling demons from Hell? Everything…… It appears Marvel has found a director for its upcoming Dr. Strange movie. According to multiple sources, Marvel has hired director Scott Derrickson to bring the Sorcerer Supreme to life. Derrickson known mostly for his hit horror movie Sinister, also directed The Exorcism of Emily Rose, […]
