Jennifer Cheng
Articles By Jennifer Cheng
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Colder #2
Mon, December 10th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Colder" #2 by Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra gives readers a longer look into The Hungry World. Nimble Jack continues his spree of parasitic madness while Declan and Reece have an overly expository Q&A session.
All-New X-Men #3
Tue, December 4th, 2012 | Category: Review
"All-New X-Men" #3 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen is a clunky continuation of a strong debut. As characters struggle with each other, the reader struggles with bad dialogue and prolonged, predictable action.
Bedlam #2
Mon, December 3rd, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Bedlam" #2, Fillmore Press gives his doctor cause for worry, and Nick Spencer and Riley Rossmo succeed in evoking that sick fascination that accompanies a conflicted desire to look more and look away at the same time.
Morning Glories #23
Mon, December 3rd, 2012 | Category: Review
The Ceremony begins in "Morning Glories" #23 by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma, but the events that surround it are more than main attraction. Irina leads The Truants to a point of no return, and a sacrifice comes from an unexpected source.
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1
Fri, November 30th, 2012 | Category: Review
"My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" #1 has strong dialogue, jokes and art by Katie Cook and Andy Price. The evil Queen Chrysalis returns, "filly-napping" the younger ponies, and the Mane Six must wrangle her or be wrangled.
Sword of Sorcery #2
Mon, November 26th, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Amethyst" by Christy Marx and Aaron Lopresti, the Houses form new allegiances within and without as Amaya chooses her path, while "Beowulf" by Tony Bedard and Jesus Saiz sees Wiglaf choosing sides as Beowulf wages war on Grendel.
Harbinger #6
Mon, November 26th, 2012 | Category: Review
In the dust of the epic battle between Harada and Peter, Kris Hathaway is drawn back into Peter Stanchek's orbit in "Harbinger" #6, in which she makes life-changing choices about revenge, war, power and injustice, and her own future.
Indestructible Hulk #1
Tue, November 20th, 2012 | Category: Review
Mark Waid and Leinil Francis Yu's "Indestructible Hulk" #1 begins new era for Bruce Banner as he becomes more accepting of his big green "disease."
Point of Impact #2
Mon, November 19th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Point of Impact" #2 widens the locus of possible suspects in Jay Faerber and Koray Kuranel's mystery about a woman named Nicole Rafferty who fell to her death, as her boyfriend, husband and friend all work towards getting more information.
Locke & Key: Omega #1
Mon, November 19th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Locke and Key: Omega" #1 begins the final arc of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's superb family-centric, artifact-strewn horror saga. Dodge inches towards her or his ultimate goal while the Lockes look back and open up.
Punk Rock Jesus #5
Fri, November 16th, 2012 | Category: Review
Chris challenges a follower's faith, and Thomas and Slate muse about their god-given talents in "Punk Rock Jesus" #5, continuing Sean Murphy's unconventional epic tale in a way that engages both the reader's heart and mind.
Fairest #9
Mon, November 12th, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Fairest" #9 by Lauren Beukes and Inaki Miranda, Rapunzel meets old loves and new threats in The Hidden Kingdom. The imagery and Beukes' allusive world-building are lovely, but flaws in plotting, pacing and characterization mar its beaut
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow Wonderland #1
Fri, November 9th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Willow Wonderland" #1 by Jeff Parker and Brian Ching has fun jokes and pretty art, but the story suffers from a lack of interesting action and a derivative, unimaginative setting.
Colder #1
Wed, November 7th, 2012 | Category: Review
Despite an over-the-top cover, "Colder" #1 by Paul Tobin and Juan Ferreyra is not splatter horror, but the beginning of a strange and original psychological thriller with a heart-thumping cliffhanger at issue's end.
Ghosts #1
Mon, November 5th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Ghosts" #1 includes work by Geoff Johns, Amy Reeder, the late Joe Kubert, Paul Pope and Gilbert Hernandez. Despite this lineup, most of the stories are unmemorable, making for a mediocre anthology.
CBLDF Liberty Annual #5
Wed, October 31st, 2012 | Category: Review
"CBLDF Liberty Annual" #5 is for a good cause, and there are some gems in it, including a "Walking Dead" story from Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, as well as a stunning short piece from James Asmus and Takeshi Miyazawa.
Bedlam #1
Wed, October 31st, 2012 | Category: Review
"Bedlam" #1 by Nick Spencer and Riley Rossmo is a strong debut, with its operatic violence, funny, character-defining dialogue, and a creepy but charismatic serial killer protagonist.
Adventure Time #9
Mon, October 29th, 2012 | Category: Review
Ryan North, Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb bring Finn the Human and Jake the Dog's time travel adventure to a smooth ending in "Adventure Time" #9 with a backup story by Shane and Chris Houghton.
Prophet #30
Mon, October 29th, 2012 | Category: Review
Brandon Graham, Giannis Milonogiannis and Simon Roy's winding, epic science fiction story continues in "Prophet" #30, with two fight scenes, a flashback to a lost love, a new ally and another diplomatic encounter gone awry.
FF #23
Mon, October 29th, 2012 | Category: Review
"FF" #23 is the final issue of the series, and Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta deliver a goodbye story filled with delightful visuals, imaginative fantasy (Space Chickens! Dragons! Moloid Philharmonic!) and bittersweet farewells.
