Jennifer Cheng
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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.
Harbinger #5
Mon, October 22nd, 2012 | Category: Review
Peter Stanchek, Sting, fights all the major players at the Harada Foundation in this showdown-fest of an issue by writer Joshua Dysart and pencillers Khari Evans, Matthew Clark and Jim Muniz.
X-O Manowar #6
Mon, October 22nd, 2012 | Category: Review
In "X-O Manowar" #6, Ninjak and Aric have a rematch when Aric awakens and is assisted by an unlikely ally, with superb action sequences by penciller Lee Garbett and excellent pacing and suspense from writer Robert Venditti.
Sword of Sorcery #1
Fri, October 19th, 2012 | Category: Review
Christy Marx and Aaron Lopresti's "Amethyst" is pure fun and a guilty pleasure, and Tony Bedard and Jesus Saiz continue to flesh out their mysterious and grim, half-medieval, half-futuristic take on "Beowulf."
Archer and Armstrong #3
Mon, October 15th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Archer and Armstrong" #3 by writer Fred Van Lente and artists Clayton Henry and Pere Perez builds a world that is both familiar and fantastical, with lighthearted camaraderie flowering against the background of a race to reassemble a powerful w
Morning Glories #22
Mon, October 15th, 2012 | Category: Review
The Truants reveal (a little) more of their game plan and Ian and Hunter have a geek-meets-geek conversation. Fantastic character interactions and mind-bending, still-opaque mysteries define "Morning Glories" #2 by Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma.
Punk Rock Jesus #4
Mon, October 15th, 2012 | Category: Review
In "Punk Rock Jesus" #4, more than one character dies, and Chris, clone of Jesus Christ, finally finds Punk Rock. Writer and artist Sean Murphy tells a grand, ambitious story about reality TV, religion and resistance in contemporary America.
Fairest #8
Mon, October 8th, 2012 | Category: Review
"Fairest" #8 begins a new story arc, "The Hidden Kingdom" by Lauren Beukes and Inaki Miranda. Something from Rapunzel's past tracks her down and she is attacked twice by supernatural forces, once in Fabletown, once in Tokyo.
