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The Avengers – Kree/Skrull War review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsApril 3, 20210Comments

One of the original "event comics", the Kree-Skrull war penned by Roy Thomas and the rotating art team of John and Sal Buscema and the spectacular Neal Adams, is however not an easy read. Roy Thomas's deeply melodramatic writing is very much of its time, very much bombastic and over the top, but to me that…

Wonder Woman: Earth One Volume 1-3 review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMarch 22, 20210Comments

While I normally find Grant Morrison's work thoroughly thought-provoking and compelling (and often migraine inducing), the three volumes of Wonder Woman: Earth One proved a much more of a slog to get through, ironically enough. That is not to say it is bad per se - by any extent of the imagination, it is would…

BLACK HAMMER is REBORN and SNOW ANGELS from Jeff Lemire, Launches.

Comics, NewsMarch 17, 20210Comments

Dark Horse Comics will officially spend its summer vacation just outside the streets of Spiral City — the bustling metropolis of Jeff Lemire and Dean Ormston’s Black Hammer mythos — in Black Hammer: Reborn. Set two decades after Age of Doom, the new ongoing series finds Lucy Weber living a rather humdrum life after giving up the mantle of Black…

The Inkwell Awards want your vote NOW

Comics, NewsMarch 16, 20210Comments

The Inkwell Awards, the only non-profit organization devoted to public education and promotion of the art of comic book inking, is asking fans and professionals to choose their industry favorites. The official public ballot will be available on the Inkwells’ homepage one week from March 13 through 20. Voting is open in five categories: “Favorite Inker,” “Most Adaptable,”…

Avengers: Rage of Ultron review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMarch 14, 20210Comments

I have been waiting for a book like Rage of Ultron for a long, long time. Aside from the stellar, anatomically pleasant and dynamic artwork by Jerome Opena and Pepe Larraz, and aside from the poignant writing by Rick Remender, I felt part of the story. I am not an objective reviewer by any extent of the…

The Kingdom review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMarch 12, 20210Comments

When Mark Waid wrote Kingdom Come with Alex Ross, it must be said that he had written himself into somewhat of a corner as a very tough act to follow. Indeed, there have been sequels and spiritual sequels even over the bridge at Marvel. This is very evident in his own written sequel in "The…

Wanted reviewed by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMarch 10, 20210Comments

I have expressed my discomfort with Mark Millar's writing when he's "off the leash", so to speak, before, and, while I still hold on to that notion, credit must be given where credit is due. While Millar has a tendency to drop the story at erratic places, leaving a sense of whiplash during an average…

JLA/Avengers review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsMarch 9, 20210Comments

Although the narrative is relatively simplistic - two factions caught in a game brought about by two gambling entities from opposing universes - Kurt Busiek and George Perez's JLA/Avengers four-issue miniseries delivers a crossover between the DC and Marvel universe in a way the actual DC versus Marvel failed to deliver. While the latter was…

Grant Morrison’s New X-Men review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsFebruary 23, 20210Comments

If there is anything that fascinates the celebrated comic writer - and one of my favorites - Grant Morrison, is an exploration and meta commentary on existence and the psyche. Although revamping the X-Men for the 2000s as a vehicle for this may strike as odd at first sight, what transpired is a landmark run…

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsFebruary 22, 20210Comments

Having spent a significant part of my childhood using grandad's library as my personal playground, when I first got to know a movie with an ensemble cast of most of the characters on Grandpa's bookshelf coming together I was fascinated. The movie isn't great - although I d struggle to call it the worst…

Step into the world of the Red Sphynx: a new hero with nine lives

Comics, NewsFebruary 1, 20210Comments

The outside world thinks she is immortal, but like a cat she has the gift of nine lives! Because of this gift she takes more risks in fighting crime against ancient old evil and vile villains. This comic is actionpacked, thrilling and a fun read! The art is amazing and drawn by various artists who previously…

Iron Man: Extremis review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsDecember 3, 20200Comments

I must admit myself guilty of overlooking most, if not all, Iron Man comics for the simple reason that my brain simply rejects it on account of the main character being a capitalist torchbearer. It has, in fact, been sitting on my bookshelf for YEARS. However, I stand corrected and have largely misunderstood the complete…