CIVIL WAR II / 4001 AD / CONTROL / THE PUNISHER [Reviews]: Modern ‘War’ Fair.

When the original Civil War tore the Marvel Universe apart in 2006 it generated a lot of hype and interest. While the actual impact it had on Marvel’s characters is debatable, it did serve as an interesting “what if” scenario and allowed the writers to explore different sides of established characters. There is, now, another …

4001 A.D. / CINEMA PURGATORIO / THUNDERBOLTS / KINGS QUEST [Reviews]: The Future Imperfect.

New Japan, the 41st century, the remnants of the once Pacific Nation State now orbit the forgotten Earth in a satellite monolith. The authoritarian government, controlled by an Artificial Intelligence Deity shrouded in mystery known only as "Father". Recently infected with a crippling virus, Father struggles to keep his grasp over an awakening and restless …

C-3PO / MOON KNIGHT / DIVINITY II / BLACK EYED KIDS / JOYRIDE [Reviews]: The Color Red.

Threepio’s red arm. What's up with that? Originaly planned to release before The Force Awakens dropped in theaters, "The Phantom Limb" tells the story of our favorite protocol droid’s mysterious red arm. But is it a story worth reading? Short version: Yes, very much so. This one-shot, written by James Robinson (Starman, Fantastic Four) opens …

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW / BLOODSHOT REBORN [Reviews]: Sugar & Spike.

While Legends of Tomorrow #1 doesn’t have much to do with the television series, it’s still a fun anthology that explores some of DC Comics’ lesser known heroes. There are four stories contained within the issue: Firestorm, Metamorpho, Sugar & Spike, and the Metal Men. Each story has different writers and artists working on it. …

MOCKINGBIRD / TRANSFORMERS / DETECTIVE COMICS / A&A [Review]: More Than Meets The Eye.

Stop whatever you are doing, invent a time machine to travel to the release of Mockingbird #5 and please tell me WHERE IN THE NAME OF HOLY HELL THE PING-PONG BALLS ARE GOING!!! But in all seriousness, go out and pick up a copy of Mockingbird #1. By far, this is one of the most …

THE WALKING DEAD / STRAYER / GHOSTBUSTERS / CRY HAVOC [Reviews]: Monster Mash.

This is it: the 150th issue of The Walking Dead has finally arrived (or at least did two weeks ago!), The little zombie train that could.. has. Indeed, if you are going into this expecting shockers like a season finale cliffhanger -- or a repeat of Issue #100 -- you will be either disappointed or elated that no one …