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We Stand on Guard #1

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Just wanted to chime in real quick to recommend issue #1 of We Stand on Guard by Brian K. Vaughan. Set 100 years in the future, a group of Canadian freedom fighters try to defend their home turf against the invading United States. As one of my favourite writers, he continues to dazzle here with great characters and a great concept for a story that explores the relationship between these neighbouring countries. It also doesn’t hurt that it pulls my patriotic heart strings in a medium that rarely explores north of the border. Can’t wait to see what else is in store for this new series!


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Sex Criminals Vol. 1: One Weird Trick Review

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I don’t know if “courage” is the right word here, but it surely took some effort on my part to give Sex Criminals a chance. Despite the fact that it’s not a story that exists for the sake of arousal, and the fact that it’s nominated for best ongoing comic series of the year, overcoming the stigma that comes with the subject matter wasn’t easy. Even after buying the book and deciding to read it on the train, it got immediately weird to read this when Steff left my side and a stranger sat beside me. Going forward, I’ll probably read this at home, but I’ll gladly keep reading the series if it can sustain this level of quality.

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Saga Vol. 3 Review

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Everyone involved in the Saga…saga, has gone through a lot since we first met everyone in Vol. 1. This time, the common thread weaving all of the issues together in Vol. 3 is the concept of rebuilding. Oh, and there’s also still the fact that everyone is trying to hunt down Marko and Alana for betraying their respective armies in hopes of maintaining their forbidden love.

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Saga Vol. 2 Review

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Meeting your significant other’s parents is a big – and oftentimes awkward – step in anyone’s relationship. This adage holds true for Marko and Alana, as she meets her husband’s parents for the first time. With that said, the stress of this initial encounter is amplified by a number of different factors, such as tense race relations, a missing spirit doubling as a babysitter, and a host of assassins out for their blood, including Marko’s ex-fiancee.

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Morning Glories Vol. 4: Truants

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Twenty episodes in, and Morning Glories is already rolling out their Saved By The Bell: The New Class? Introduced at the very end of Vol. 3, the Truants are a militaristic group of students on a mission. In this series of issues, their origins are explored, their connection to the original gang is explained, and their mission is outlined. These kids do kick butt, but do they make for entertaining comics?

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