The Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Teaches You How to Draw
By Emil Favila, Reporter As a fan of Akiko, I was thrilled to be reviewing Mark Crilley’s latest work Drawing Lesson: A Graphic Novel That Teaches You How To Draw. It’s a “how to” book within a story. Drawing Lesson is about a…
BD Review: Blood Lad: The Complete Series
by Emil Favila, Reporter Vampire, werewolves, and monsters! What’s not to love?! Blood Lad: The Complete Series is a manga by Yuuki Kodama about a vampire named Staz Charlie Blood. Staz lives in the Demon World, which is just one out…
Comic Book Review: The Art Of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
By Emil Favila, Reporter Part comic, part fictional biography, The Art Of Charlie Chan Hock Chye tells the story of Singapore’s most underrated comic book artist. Though the story is fiction, writer/artist Sonny Liew wanted a character that would chronicle…
Comic Book Review: Godzilla In Hell
by Emil Favila, Reporter Let me just say I love titles that tell you what the story is about. Sharknado, Snakes On A Plane, and in this case Godzilla In Hell are among the few. There’s not a whole lot…
Blu-Ray Review: Ranma 1/2 TV Series Set 5
By Emil Favila, Reporter Ranma 1/2 TV Series Set 5 is here, arriving after four strong box sets releases. If you have watched this far into the series, then there is no need to explain what Ranma 1/2 is about. You…
Comic Book Review: Ragnarok: Last God Standing
by Emil Favila, Reporter Up for review is the latest graphic novel from legendary artist/writer Walter Simonson, Ragnarok: Last God Standing. You may be familiar with Simonson’s work on Thor, which was Marvel’s version. Ragnarok is his version of the…
Blu-Ray Review: Knock Knock
by Emil Favila, Reporter The latest effort from director Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever), comes a new home invasion thriller staring Keanu Reeves titled Knock Knock. Reeves plays family man Evan, who stays at home to work on Father’ Day. While…
Blu Ray Review: Ranma 1/2 Set 7
by Emil Favila, Reporter If there was any anime that was easy to get into as a kid, it was Ranma 1/2. Fully presented in all it’s glory is Ranma 1/2: Set 7. Your favorite boy that turns into a…
Comic Review: Star Trek/Green Lantern: The Spectrum War #1
By Emil Favila, Reporter For the first time ever, two of the greatest intergalactic franchises come together in the greatest crossover in the universe! Issue #1 is mostly a set up story, where a desperate Ganthet is making his escape…
Book Review: The Comic Book Story Of Beer: The World’s Favorite Beverage From 7000 BC To Today’s Craft Brewing Revolution
By Emil Favila, Reporter Are you a beer aficionado? Have you ever wondered about beer’s origins? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then The Comic Book Story Of Beer: The World’s Favorite Beverage From 7000 BC To…
Book Review: Kill Shakespeare: Backstage Edition Volume 1
By Emil Favila, Reporter Have you ever imagined what William Shakespeare’s characters would be like in one story? Dream no longer. The team of McCreery, Del Col, and Belanger have taken all of Shakespeare’s beloved heroes and villains and thrown them…
Book Review: Star Slammers: The Complete Collection
By Emil Favila, Reporter What can you say about the great Walter Simonson that hasn’t already been said? The legendary Harvey Award winner and Thor artist/writer has released his masterpiece, Star Slammers: The Complete Collection in one beautiful over-sized collection. If…
Book Review: The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics: How to Create and Sell Comic Books, Manga, and Webcomics
by Emil Favila, Reporter We recently received The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics: How to Create and Sell Comic Books, Manga, and Webcomics in the mail and wanted to check it out. It’s not tough to figure out what the book is about…
Blu-Ray Review: Sailor Moon: Season 1 Part 1 [LE Blu-ray/ DVD COMBO]
By Emil Favila, Reporter Up for review is Sailor Moon: Season 1 Part 1. This nice little package comes with a limited edition booklet, and a cardboard slipcase with space for Sailor Moon: Season 1 Part 2. Season 1 Part 1 contains 6…
Video Game Review: Resident Evil Revelations 2
By Emil Favila, Reporter Following the release of Resident Evil HD, Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a new addition to the excellent franchise. Resident Evil Revelations 2 is a side series to the main Resident Evil story line that takes place…