Classic Comic Compendium: RUNAWAYS #1 added something lasting to the Marvel Universe
Plus, interesting teen drama.
GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: Rock’s superhero returns in Reinhard Kleist’s STARMAN – BOWIE’S STARDUST YEARS
The artistic liberties payoff in (yet another) comic about David Bowie.
TRADE RATING: STEP BY BLOODY STEP encourages second readings
The mostly wordless comic is aging well.
The Marvel Rundown: Groot takes the stage in GROOT #1
A main review of Groot #1, a backup review of Carnage Reigns: Alpha #1, and blurbs of Demon Wars: Scarlet Sin #1 and Star Wars #34.
DC ROUND-UP: SHAZAM! #1 leads a trio of titanic titles
Discussion of this week's notable new DC Comics releases, including SHAZAM! #1, PEACEMAKER TRIES HARD! #1, and BATMAN #135/900.
WEDNESDAY COMICS REVIEWS: LAMENTATION #1 and the horror of the theater
Plus, Maple Terrace, Monomyth, Starsigns, Survival, Where Monsters Lie, and more!
GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: TURTLE BREAD is a cozy read for Mental Health Awareness Month
Penned by Kim-Joy, of Great British Bake-Off fame.
Top Comics to Buy for May 3, 2023: When crossovers go right
Featuring Batman, I Hate This Place, TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo, and more!
Classic Comic Compendium: Y – THE LAST MAN #1, a very strong first issue
A propulsive comic that sets up compelling characters and an enthralling mystery.
REVIEW: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 delivers the emotional finale we all wanted
James Gunn gives these beloved characters the send-off they deserve, with tons of heart, action and laughter.
GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: BOYS WEEKEND is important to our current moment
Even more wild than you’d expect for a story about a hedonistic future-tech-Vegas.
REVIEW: LOVE & DEATH paints a compelling picture of a true crime event
The show marks another great outing from David E. Kelley and HBO




















