Comic Book Review: The New Gods #1 (2024) Spoiler-Free
by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief The New Gods’ Fourth World pocket-yet-somehow-macro universe and its godlike denizens were created by the Highfather of comics, Jack Kirby, back in 1971. Kirby never intended The New Gods to be an ongoing series, but it…
Advance Review: Hornsby & Halo #1 (SPOILER-FREE)
The year of Ghost Machine continues with the launch of their latest book: Hornsby & Halo #1! This new series falls under their “Family Odysseys” umbrella and focuses on the internal battle between good and evil. What happens when you take a child from Hell and put them with a caring family? If you took a child from Heaven and gave them to a less-than-ethical family, would they take on those characteristics? It’s “nature versus nurture” with an interesting twist. Spoiler-free review ahead.
Advance Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4
The brothers are back in action as the adventures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue! Unless you’ve been hiding in your shell, you probably know that Jason Aaron and a plethora of talented comic book creators have been on overdrive with the first three installments of the new ongoing TMNT series. Each issue has been stunning to say the least, and the last chapter was easily worthy of an Eisner Award. Now that “Return to New York” has reached its fourth installment, it’s time for Donatello’s time in the spotlight. Grab your favorite pizza and get ready because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 is now available at your local comic book store.
Movie Review: Gladiator II
Let me begin this review by saying that Gladiator II is a DIRECT sequel to the first movie. It includes many of the same characters, references the events of the previous movie directly, and shows the aftermath of General Maximus’ death attempting to restore democracy to Rome. Ridley Scott does a brilliant job spinning a romantic narrative of power, corruption, and the very real struggle of idealism in the face of nihilistic apathy and greed. The one thing I applaud this movie for above everything else (and there is much to applaud), is its dedication to that ideal. Gladiator II is “ABOUT” something, even when things get weird or require a healthy dose of suspension of disbelief. And in my eyes that means it can get away with a lot.
Comic Book Review: Ultimate Spider-Man #11 (2024)
“Jonathan Hickman is once again amazing us with Ultimate Spider-Man #11. ComicsOnline gives Ultimate Spider-Man #11 (2024) 4.5 out of 5 spectacular issues filled with heart.” -Kevin Gaussoin, ComicsOnline
Advance Review: The Rocketfellers #1 (SPOILER-FREE)
Of all of the Ghost Machine titles that were announced at launch, this is the one that I’ve been looking forward to the most. This family from the future is on the run from a mysterious enemy, and now they will have to adapt to a brand new world in the 21st Century. The Rocketfellers #1 arrives at your local comic book store on November 20th from Ghost Machine and Image Comics. Spoiler-free review below.
Comic Book Review: NYX #5
by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief Remember when the New Mutants met the Hellions back in 1983’s New Mutants #16? Empath and Hellion were jerks way back then. In NYX #5, they are still jerks, just on a bigger scale. Official Description:They’ve…
Comic Book Review: Star Trek: Lower Decks #1 (Spoiler-free)
by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief
ComicsOnline gives Star Trek: Lower Decks #1 a perfect 5 out of 5 ideal restarts to our beloved self-referential Star Trek fandom.
Advance Review: Power Rangers Prime #1 (Spoiler-Free)
by Matt Sernaker, Editor-In-Chief As a franchise, Power Rangers is well known for leveraging the power of reinvention. For over 30 years, fans have watched as their favorite multi-colored heroes morphed into action to fend off the forces of evil…
Advance Review: G.I. Joe #1 (Spoiler-Free)
The day has finally come. G.I. Joe is about to take the Energon Universe by storm as the incredible first issue hits local comic book stores this week. The creative team at Skybound Entertainment has taken their time to build out this world and set the stage for an epic battle between G.I. Joe and Cobra, and now readers will get to experience the full battle in this new ongoing series. Spoiler-free review is ahead.
Advance Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4
The brothers are back in action as the adventures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue! Unless you’ve been hiding in your shell, you probably know that Jason Aaron and a plethora of talented comic book creators have been on overdrive with the first three installments of the new ongoing TMNT series. Each issue has been stunning to say the least, and the last chapter was easily worthy of an Eisner Award. Now that “Return to New York” has reached its fourth installment, it’s time for Donatello’s time in the spotlight. Grab your favorite pizza and get ready because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 is now available at your local comic book store.
Comic Book Review: Ultimates #6
by Kevin Gaussoin, Editor-in-Chief Every month, Ultimates (2024) counts down another month as they prepare to fight the return of The Maker. We were almost done assembling, but will this month set them back entirely? Official Description:ULTIMATES ASSEMBLE TO TAKE…
Advance Review: Batgirl #1
Ever since her first outing as Batgirl in Batman’s “No Man’s Land” story arc, Cassandra Cain has earned the title of Batgirl. This fan-favorite character has appeared in various Bat-Family books over the years, but for her 25th Anniversary, she gets to start in her first solo title in decades. It’s time to suit up, because Batgirl #1 hits comic stores this week from DC!
Advance Review: Absolute Superman #1
As DC continues to launch its Absolute line of books, it’s time to take a new look at the world of Superman! Absolute Superman #1 hits comic book stores this week from DC.