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Earth X review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 19, 20200Comments

I can never recommend Alex Ross' other brainchild, Earth X, enough. An underrated gem and and a spiritual sequel to DC's Kingdom Come, it is as layered and as compelling a read as its sister book. The artwork by John Paul Leon is not as detailed - but that is, in fact, the point; we…

Ed Brubaker’s Captain America review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 19, 20200Comments

How do you humanise an ideal? The burden of a legacy? How do you come back from loss? When dreams shatter and keep on shattering? How do you recover from rock bottom when you have burdens to bear? This is a truly iconic run by Captain America; it is almost a cliche that we use…

Frank Miller’s Daredevil review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 19, 20200Comments

Sometimes I wish Frank Miller remained this consistent throughout his career. Frank Miller's run on Daredevil is probably as cliche on "favorite comics" lists as they come, and with good reason. Daredevil is a wonderfully layered character, having been fleshed out as so by this writer; in fact, most of what makes DD so iconic…

Thor – Heaven and Earth review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 19, 20200Comments

I am often criticized for not liking Thor Ragnarok as a Thor movie but simply as a comedy separate from the character. My answer lies somewhere between the runs of writers J. Michael Stracynski, Kieron Gillen, Walt Simonson, and two limited series by Matt Fraction and Paul Jenkins. Today I will be spotlighting the latter.…

Garth Ennis’ Ghost Rider review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 19, 20200Comments

Today's comic is a rather dark one so I will not show more than I can. If someone states that there are no good Ghost Rider stories, they have clearly not read Garth Ennis' books about the character. In fact, Road to Damnation is probably the quintessential Johnny Blaze story, as it captures his personality…

Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 19, 20200Comments

Everything dies. With those words Jonathan Hickman's epic run on the New Avengers - running counter to his equally epic run on the Avengers - hearken the death knell of the multiverse, a truly somber one at that. Both narratives intertwine with one another at key moments highlighting the differences but as well clearly indicate…

Thunderbolts by Warren Ellis – Review by Raphael Borg

Comics, ReviewsJune 19, 20200Comments

Warren Ellis' Thunderbolts is, in my opinion, a very opportune in light of today's news. It begs the question "what would happen if the very worst decision made by the government was only held together only by a thread", turning it up to 11 by making that thread a psychopath hanging on to sanity by…

Last Wave of Guests & a New Comic Book Launch for the Malta Comic Con 2019

Comic Con News, NewsOctober 24, 20190Comments

Wicked Comics would like to announce the Last Wave of guests and the launch of the new publication “Wicked Ghost Stories of Malta” written by Fabio Agius and Chris le Galle. This publication is financed by the Malta Arts Council and Heritage Malta respectively. This anthology of Ghost Stories is being launched just a few…

More guests announced for Malta Comic Con 2019 including actors Bai Ling and Jorgito Vargas!

Comic Con News, NewsOctober 4, 20190Comments

Wicked Comics are proud to announce actress Bai Ling and actor Jorgito Vargas joining the previously announced actress Femi Taylor for the Malta Comic con 2019. This is a unique opportunity to meet these actors and attend a discussion panel between them on stage were they will be sharing their experiences. Bai Ling gained the…

Super Saver Tickets launched for Malta Comic Con 2019

Comic Con News, NewsSeptember 27, 20190Comments

The Sonic Saver Tickets that were available online from the Malta Comic Con website are sold out. On Saturday 28th September, Wicked Comics are launching the Super Saver Tickets. These Tickets will still be at a discounted price and will cost: 12 Euros for 1 day and 16 Euros for 2 days. Tickets will be…

X-Men: Dark Phoenix

Movies, ReviewsSeptember 23, 20190Comments

It is time to bid farewell to Fox s version of the merry mutants and while it was a mostly fun ride - with a few major exceptions thrown for good measure - I cannot in good conscience throw this one among them as other critics did. X-Men: Dark Phoenix is the last ride of…

Launch of new graphic novel by Tim Perkins at the Malta Comic Con 2019 and Second Wave of Guests and Exhibitors announced

Comic Con News, NewsSeptember 6, 20190Comments

Autumn 2019 will see the launch of Worlds End • Volume 2 • A Hard Reign's Gonna Fall by returning guest, artist and writer Tim Perkins. The exclusive launch will take place during the weekend of the Malta Comic Con 2019 held between the 2nd and 3rd November at the MFCC Ta’ Qali. The launch…