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REVIEW: Flashpoint #3 (of 5)

In the race to the relaunch, DC’s “Flashpoint” hits its half way point. With the trio of Flash, Batman, and Cyborg hunting for their hopeful Kryptonian savior, can this issue make it to the finish line without falling flat on i...

ADVANCE REVIEW: The Mis-Adventures of Adam West #1

Brought back from relative obscurity by his vocal cameos on “Family Guy”, Adam West, the former 60’s TV Batman, has been given his own comic book. Is this comic a fun, campy romp? Take the jump to find out. WARNING! This book h...

REVIEW: Flashpoint – The Outsider #1 (of 3)

Another “Flashpoint” tie-in… Who is The Outsider? What does he want? So many questions, only so much time. Take the jump to see if this tale is worth your $2.99.

REVIEW: Mystery Men #2 (of 5)

The world of the Mystery Men grows more dangerous, as The Operative picks up allies in order to battle the insidious “General”. Does this tale with Pulp sensibilities dole out a bountiful amount of entertainment? Or is just a p...

REVIEW: Superman #712

Spinning out of the events of Infinite Crisis… Wait a minute. Wasn’t that from like, five years ago? Yes, faithful Spoilerites, DC Comics is finally telling the tale of what Krypto the super-dog was up to during Infinit...

TOP TEN: Worst Costume Redesigns

Recently, DC Comics announced they would be “relaunching” their entire line of comics, with new number ones. Along with these new number ones, will be a line-wide redesign for every character. Many of these redesigns have alrea...

TOP TEN: Fictional Fathers

Everyone has a Dad, whether you knew him or not. Even if he rocketed you from a dying planet, or built you in a lab, one exists. As Father’s Day approaches take a look back at the Top Ten Father’s that only existed upon the pag...

Comic Casting Couch: Atomic Robo: The Movie

It’s summertime, and you know what that means? It’s Comic Book Movie season. Already this year we’ve seen Thor, and X-Men: First Class. But with Green Lantern, Captain America, and Cowboys vs. Aliens just a...

REVIEW: Mystery Men #1 (of 5)

Before men of fire, and of the sea took to air to battle, there were heroes that slinked through the night. Mystery Men delves into the lesser known facets of the Marvel Universe, but does this pulp inspired canonical tale ente...

REVIEW: Annihilators #4

As the Annihilators team is trapped in limbo facing off the likes of Immortus’ temporal army, and Rocket Raccoon is trapped within the most wicked case of déjà vu ever, does this issue end with a cosmic BANG, or a Galactic whim...

PHOTO PARADE: Heroes Convention Charlotte 2011

This past weekend, the 29th annual Heroes Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina. I was lucky enough to attend, and boy am I tired of hoofing it. When I was not jibber jabbering to comic creators, and getting o...

REVIEW: Planet of the Apes #2

In a world where Ape and Man attempt to peacefully coexist, rage and hatred for the humans has consumed Alaya, the defacto leader of the Apes. Does this second helping of talking apes entertain? Or should it vanish in the Forbi...

ADVANCE REVIEW: Kirby Genesis #0

Many people cite Jack Kirby a source of inspiration, but he crafted many lesser known, or completely obscure creations outside the hallowed halls of Marvel and DC Comics. Does this attempt to merge the fractured worlds of Jack ...

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REVIEW: X-Men: Magneto Testament HC

With the upcoming X-Men: First Class movie featuring a young Magneto, I decided it was time to tackle his origin story, for behind the helm of the Master of Magnetism was, at one time, a boy. This boy experienced the Holocaust ...

REVIEW: Grimm Fairy Tales #59

Surrounded and clearly outnumbered, Sela and her friends have not only the mad mob of villagers to contend with, but also Orcus and his army outside the city gates. Can the spirit of the Earth save them? Or are they doomed?

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REVIEW: Grimm Fairy Tales: Myths & Legends #4

With a storm raging outside and the bodies dropping on the inside, Annie and the rest of the survivors must prevent themselves from becoming the monsters next meal. Can they succeed? Or will their abrasive personalities be thei...

REVIEW: Salem’s Daughter TPB

With evil within their midst, gunslinger Braden Cole and witch Anna Williams seek out evil, to crush it before it overruns the land. But does this introductory volume deserve a reprieve? Or should it be burned at the stake?

REVIEW: Escape From Wonderland TPB

Calie Liddle’s daughter has been kidnapped by her brother, the new Mad Hatter. Calie’s search for her daughter takes her through the looking glass, and back to Wonderland. With the fury of a mother, and sharp weapons, hell hath...

REVIEW: Charmed #9

With Piper trapped in a nether realm, and the Elders under siege, can Phoebe, Paige, and Leo uncover a ancient secret that concerns all witches, and avert a catastrophe?

REVIEW: Brimstone #1

With the mutterings of a Native American curse, chaos breaks out. With the Civil War in full tilt, only the lowest of the low can quell the situation and bring the mining town Brimstone, to order. But does this Horror/Spaghetti...

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ADVANCE REVIEW: Vampirella and the Scarlet Legion #1

Being a pretty lady can have it’s draw backs – cat calls, being hit on, and other unwanted advances, all in the effort to get into your pants. Luckily for Vampirella, she has no pants to get into. But then comes all sorts...

REVIEW: Hellboy: Being Human (One-Shot)

What does it take to be human? Flesh? Blood? How about a Soul? As Hellboy and Roger the Homunculus journey to South Carolina to investigate a supposedly routine haunting, they will soon find out nothing is routine when dealing ...