Jennifer Cheng
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Saga #12
Fri, April 12th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Saga" #12, Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples shine the spotlight on Prince Robot IV. The story opens with a four-page flashback, including the now infamous "postage-stamp"-sized "gay sex scenes."
Locke & Key: Omega #4
Mon, April 8th, 2013 | Category: Review
After three issues of characterization-dense prelude and final preparations, "Locke and Key: Omega" #4 by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez is the grand opening of the final act, as Dodge moves into the open during Senior Prom.
Snapshot #3
Mon, April 8th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Snapshot" #3 is the pay-dirt issue that gives readers answers for all the mysteries of the previous issues of Andy Diggle and Jock's techno-thriller, making some sense of the dazzling but bewildering events of previous issues.
The Last of Us: American Dreams #1
Fri, April 5th, 2013 | Category: Review
"The Last of Us: American Dreams" #1 by Neil Druckmann and Faith Erin Hicks is a comics spin-off prequel of the yet-to-be-released survival horror/action adventure game "The Last of Us," developed by Naughty Dog Games for PlayStation 3
Relish
Wed, April 3rd, 2013 | Category: Review
"Relish" is Lucy Kinsley's book of autographical essay-style pieces about food and family. Foodies and non-fiction readers will be pleased with Kinsley's stories, which are doused heavily with food lore and recipes and lightened with
Aquaman #18
Mon, April 1st, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Aquaman" #18, Geoff Johns and Paul Pelletier begin a new story arc, ominously titled "Death of a King," as Arthur uneasily returns to reign in Atlantis, facing threats from at least three different directions.
Young Avengers #3
Sun, March 31st, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Young Avengers" #3 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, the cast comes together more as Miss America Chavez flies into Asgardia and Loki has a new scheme to break Wiccan's spell.
Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray #1
Mon, March 25th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray" #1 by Frank J. Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham is a revival of the pulp adventure genre, enriched but also burdened with the weight of its literary and cinematic allusions.
Drew Hayes' Poison Elves #1
Mon, March 25th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Drew Hayes' Poison Elves" #1 by Robb Horan, Keith Davidsen, Montos and Shannon Ritchie is a revival of the original "Poison Elves," but it's a poor introduction to the Hayes' characters and a dubious extension of the wo
Batwoman #18
Fri, March 22nd, 2013 | Category: Review
What happens after "Marry Me, Mags?" Plenty, it turns out, but little in the way of romance. In "Batwoman" #18, J.H. Williams, W. Haden Blackman and Trevor McCarthy shine on spotlight on crime instead of giving Kate and Maggie the stag
Supurbia #5
Mon, March 18th, 2013 | Category: Review
Grace Randolph and Russell Dauterman's "Supurbia" #5 plays catch-up with lives and loves of superheroes who live in the same 'burb. Several major characters awkwardly reshape their lives, and the ending promises a twist from a differen
Alpha: Big Time #2
Mon, March 18th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Alpha: Big Time" #2, Joshua Hale Fiakov and Nuno Plati show how Alpha is coping as the re-empowered teenage superhero frantically and humorously engages in damage control after his big mistake.
Archer and Armstrong #8
Fri, March 15th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Archer and Armstrong" #8, Fred Van Lente and Emanuela Lupacchino pit the new Geomancer, The Eternal Warrior, Archer and Armstrong in a race against time as they try to thwart the cult-like doomsday plans of the The Null and its leader Zorn.
Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake #3
Mon, March 11th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake" #3 continues the duo's adventures after Fionna has succeeded in beating back the evil Ice Queen and rescuing the feral "fire booger." Allegri's story and art continues to be addictively s
Shadowman #5
Mon, March 11th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Shadowman" #5 by Justin Jordan, Patrick Zircher, Lee Garbett, Stefano Gaudiano and Roberto Delatorre continues young Jack Boniface's initiation-by-fire as Shadowman and also widens the mythology of the Valiant Universe.
Mara #3
Fri, March 8th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Mara" #3 continues Brian Wood and Ming Doyle's realist fantasy about an athlete who develops superpowers and must face the backlash and dangers that come with her level of celebrity.
Uncanny Skullkickers #1
Mon, March 4th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Uncanny Skullkickers" #1 begins a new adventure for Kusia and Rex as Jim Zub and Edwin Huang strand them on a deserted island and thus expanding the parody scope of "Skullkickers" into jungle survival as well as pirates and epic fanta
Uncanny X-Men #2
Mon, March 4th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Uncanny X-Men" #2 by Brian Michael Bendis and Chris Bachalo delves into the mind and motivations of Emma Frost, before moving the plot towards the new student recruits and the dangers that Cyclops' team must face to keep them.
Courtney Crumrin #10
Mon, March 4th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Courtney Crumrin" #10 by Ted Naifeh is a pitch-perfect ending to the first major story arc of the series, containing a mythic-feeling resolution as well as a twist about the narrator that is both surprising and poignant.
Sword of Sorcery #5
Mon, February 25th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Sword of Sorcery" #5, Christy Marx and Aaron Lopresti reveal new facets of palace intrigue and family history in "Vyrian's Tomb" and Marc Andreyko and Andrei Bressan have Stalker foolishly making a deal with the devil in "
