EMPIRE of the DEAD / DEADLY CLASS / DEAD BODY ROAD [Reviews]: …On Arrival

Oh my brother and sisters, allow your faithful Padre to testify. Pop open a can of whatever unholy brew gets you through the night, sit back, relax, and read my good -- and quite deathly -- words on this week’s gifts from the almighty comic book gods. Our theme this morning, quite obviously, is Death. …

The Weekly Worship: MATT FRACTION’s got comics “Uatu” read.

Yup, it’s witty; sure, it’s typical of our blog headlines; and, uh-huh, you bet we stole it. Don’t be surprised if half the comic industry starts stealing other elements from Matt Fraction in the coming weeks, as well. This man is on fire. But, before I go on to cover a pair of this week’s …

TOP 10 COMIC WRITERS of 2013 [CB/GHG]: Star-Crossover.

In conjunction with our friends over at Comics Bulletin, GodHatesGeeks and CB wrap up our "Best of 2013" lists with a talk about the best comics writers of 2013. Remember, this list is in alphabetical order. We love 'em all and it was hard to rank all of these talented scribes. PETER DAVID I almost …

JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT [Review]: (A far too) Clear & Present Danger.

For nearly 2-hours Tuesday night, my head couldn't stop swirling the word.. "no." No! No! No! Save for Kevin Costner, who's become somewhat of a revelation in his third career (directing was his second) as a supporting actor, there was nothing right with the fifth film to feature the poor American man's 007, Jack Ryan. …