Are you a fan of the Hellboy stories? Then you have probably encountered Black Flame once or twice. Check out Rise of the Black Flame to learn more…
Read More »Hellboy Black Sun #1 (Comic) Review
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. are sent to investigate an unknown creature attack on an Arctic Expedition in Hellboy Black Sun #1. What could go wrong?
Read More »4001 A.D. #4 (Comic) Review
4001 A.D. #4 is the finale for a series and the biggest event in Valiant comics yet, according to the description of the comic on Valiant’s website. While the gravity of that situation is definitely there, the presentation of the final issue of this epic left lots to be desired …
Read More »Bloodshot Reborn #16 (Comic) Review
Bloodshot Reborn 16 is a harsh departure from the other Valiant reviews we have this week. The story picks up on the main character, Ray Garrison, after a twisting and turning series of events leave him apparently confused. The rest of the story in this book is a rip roaring …
Read More »Generation Zero: Part One (Comic) Review
The first part of this series, We Are the Future, introduces a number of interesting plot points and possible direction for the rest of Generation Zero to follow. Tight artwork is interwoven with competent writing an an interesting baseline plot to keep readers interested to find what the rest of …
Read More »X-O Manowar #49 (Comic) Review
The 49th issue of Manowar picks up in the middle of the action that fans of the series are assuredly loving. The conflict the main characters face is not a new one in terms of scale or threat, but it is neat to see the action play out with characters …
Read More »Sin City: Curator’s Edition (Book) Review
Many people will know of Frank Miller from his graphic novels and comic books such as Sin City, Daredevil: Born Again, The Dark Knight Returns, and 300.
Read More »Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight Volume 2 [Comics] Review
Blood-C: Demonic Moonlight, a prequel to the Blood series, comes to an epic conclusion with Volume 2. Envisioned in collaboration between CLAMP and Production I.G., Dark Horse Comics provides the English Translation. The Blood franchise has developed quite a history in modern manga/anime. Starting off with a rare anime feature not based on a manga, Hiroyuki …
Read More »Kingsway West #1 (Comic) Review
Kingsway West is an interesting, if a bit underwhelming introduction to the Kingsway universe. What is present in this first installment is interesting and fun, but I really couldn’t help but wish for some clearer art, more direct writing, and a less obvious attempt at a cliffhanger. Obvious plotlines: Kingsway …
Read More »Groo: Fray of the Gods (Comic) Review
I join you once again internet, with another Brutal Gamer comic review. This week, I managed to get my grubby paws on this comic for a Groo: Fray of the Gods review. This is the first issue of the limited series being published by Dark Horse Comics and released on the …
Read More »Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 10 #29 (Comics) Review
Dark Horse Comics return with the penultimate issue of Buffy The Vampire Slayer’s Season 10. Following the strongest season since the TV show ended, will fans get a bang or a whimper? It is kind of hard to believe, but this version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been around for almost 20 years. …
Read More »Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #9 (Comics) Review
Valiant Entertainment’s Eternal Warrior has been around since the early 1990s. Debuting in 1992’s Solar: Man of the atom #10, Gilad Anni-Padda (the Eternal Warrior) proceeded to get a 50 issue comic series from 1992 until 1996. Fast forward 20 years, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior attempts to successfully relaunch the series within the modern …
Read More »Lady Killer 2 #1 (Comic) Review
On the surface, the first issue of Lady Killer 2 is an action-fest featuring a femme-fatale that keeps readers entertained with its violent sequences and the promise of mystery. Hidden behind the brutal murders, writer Joelle Jones plants a seed for readers patient enough to see it grow.
Read More »Negative Space TPB (Comics) Review
Who knew that feelings would take us so far? “Negative Space” is a new series brilliantly penned by Ryan K Lindsay with wonderful artwork done by Owen Gieni and released by Dark Horse Comics. What if I were to tell you that our feelings were something of a commodity? What …
Read More »The Steam Man (Graphic Novel) Review
Borrowed Elements and a Classic Era Make for a Sci-Fi Horror Masterpiece When I first began to read “The Steam Man” from Dark Horse Comics, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Usually, when I get these comics I tend to just go off the name alone and see if it …
Read More »Fafhrd and The Grey Mouser TPB (Comics) Review
Harrowing Tales await… Fafrhd and the Grey Mouser!!! I will be the first to admit that I was a bit apprehensive when I received a copy of “Fafhrd and The Grey Mouser: The Cloud of Hate and Other Stories.” Apprehensive because I knew that the art would be dated and …
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