Reviews and Retroviews

Beowulf. $2.99, released July 2005 by Speakeasy Comics. The coloring makes this book. The greenish tinted hues convey the air of mysticism and menace that permeate the panels of this book. Kudos to Perry Addre Dery for pulling this off. … See More

Story: “Down in the Ground Where the Dead Men Go” part 5 Creative Team: Mike Carey, Leonardo Manco Publisher: Vertigo Price: $2.75 US, $3.75 CAN Target Audience: Mature Readers Grade: A+ cover by Tim Bradstreet Here There Be Spoilers. Hellblazer … See More

Parting Ways is a graphic novel by new Canadian publisher ‘Speakeasy Comics’ and is written by Andrew Foley with art by Scott Mooney. The book tells the story of life and death through the eyes of part time protagonist Peter … See More

The latest volume of Li’l Abner (Kitchen Sink, $16.95 softcover, $24.95 hardcover) collects the 1947 daily strips, including Abner’s visit to Lower Slobbovia and the first appearances of Senator Jack S. Phogbound (good of Jack S. changed appearance completely between … See More

Tony Isabella praised Bone. Peter David agreed with Tony’s praise for Bone and added a bit of his own. Will Eisner said he is “walking in the tradition of [George] Herriman and Walt Kelly.” Stan Sakai called it “wonderful.” Chuck … See More

Story: “I Fly in the Face of Danger” Creative Team: Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Joe Bennett, Ruy Jose Publisher: DC Price: $2.50 US, $3.50 CAN Target Audience: Older Teen Grade: B+ The secret origin of Golden Eagle is brought to … See More

This comic people is worth every cent. The whole 2.99 and then some. Totally worth the hype and the bi-monthly schedule. The story is really fun. Kinda a throw back to Superfriends… or well it felt superfriendish. You get to … See More

[I published this review under the header "Our Favorite War Comics" in CBG in late 1998. It resulted in my personal introduction to Dick Ayers, a veteran himself of the Battle described here and a great gentleman...] Strictly from the … See More

Okay, disclaimer: I like Mike. Mike Bullock is the creator behind the great mini series Lions,Tigers & Bears (the tpb just came out for only $9.99!) and I have known him, online only, for a few years. He is a … See More

With Brently working hard on finishing the mag, I can now announce the line-up for CBG #1610. Big news is the addition of Michelle Nolan to the ranks of Retroviewers, beginning with a burst of comics from the 1950s. There’s … See More