Librarian and writer in the Greater Cleveland area with a passion for comics, horror, and other nerdy things. Nothing makes me happier than quiet afternoons reading with a dog or cat in my lap.
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The reader will feel a distinct and cruel irony that the creators of Superman, the most American of heroes, would fall victim to the evils of American capitalism. Nevertheless, Ricca never ceases to inject an element of affection and awe for "the boys" throughout, giving the reader plenty of sweet with the sour.
It’s not often that a modern Batman book will make you laugh out loud, but Tom King never forgets to inject heart and humor into otherwise familiar and brutal stories.
Though this version of Batman may be atypically chatty, King gives the character heart, soul, and direction while never forgetting to tell a thrilling story; plus never forgetting to include alter ego Bruce Wayne in the equation.
It suffers some growing pains here and there, but as Tom King’s vision for the Dark Knight begins to take hold, you’ll feel like you’re reading something completely new.
Continuing the gonzo antics while providing more depth to the characters, the second volume of Way's superhero riff is even bloodier and even more entertaining than the first.
This end to an epic but warm run on the Man of Steel will leave most fans satisfied and some craving more.
It's bonkers, fun and full of warmth and high-flying adventure, like one should expect stories to be about a family man who can fly.
Larson's winning streak on Batgirl concludes with a more internal, darker insight into Barbara Gordon but still maintains its fun, flamboyant tone.
Superman as a super-dad may just be the best iteration of the character yet, as this series focusing on Clark’s shared adventures with his family bring the series warmth and intrigue.
Armageddon only happens once, you know. They don't let you go around again until you …
Good Omens tries to be macabre, whimsical, and laugh-out-loud funny all at once, succeeding at two of the three.
Jurgens run on the Rebirth of Action comics comes to a satisfying close, though it wasn't fanciful or fun as the rest.
It's beautifully illustrated, it boldly represents a solo female superhero, and, most importantly, it's not afraid to have fun with the comics medium within the dominant superhero genre; if Byrne's She-Hulk doesn't tickle your funny bone, nothing can.
Pet Sematary is a 1983 horror novel by American writer Stephen King. The novel was …
Despite its reputation, Pet Sematary lacks in scares and is a slow burn, but works well as a macabre yet thoughtful exploration on loss of all kinds.
Jurgens brings a familiar Lois and Clark into a new world, providing a much-needed visit from old friends for fans of the DC Universe, while still managing to tell a fairly exciting Superman story.
It goes in directions it should have probably waited to go, but DeFalco can hardly be blamed considering the unease of Spider-Girl's future at the time, and he still managed to pull off an entertaining story.
