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?
Who you gonna call? The Phantom Society! Ok, that doesn’t have the same ring to it, but busting ghosts is goal in this board game from Iello. Of course, the thought of translating the Ghostbusters experience into a board game sounds sweet, though I was ultimately disappointed in it.
Do clones have souls? This existential question is the driving force behind X-23 Vol. 1: The Killing Dream. Conceived and raised as a killing machine, Laura Kinney goes on a quest to find her own path through life. Conceptually sound, the actual execution of issues 1-6 of X-23 fall a bit short in almost every respect.
Will the real Peter Parker please stand up? Unbeknownst to most of the world during the recently-completed Superior Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus’ conscious was actually inside Peter’s body due to a last ditch effort on Doc’s part to cheat death. Before Peter ultimately regained control, Doc Ock had made some dramatic changes to the status quo that he must now deal with. This extra-large Amazing Spider-Man #1 picks up shortly after Peter Parker gets his body back. Through its feature story and a number of bonus vignettes, this debut issue lays the groundwork for the world that the good doctor left behind.
In it, Dr. Manhattan reflects on of his life while alone on Mars. The way in which the story progresses through decades of his tragic life while juxtaposing the seconds that pass as he drops a photo to the red planet’s surface is beautiful. Within the span of one issue, it made me feel like I got everything I needed to know about the character. In a book where a good chunk of the in-depth information is buried in long-form prose, Watchmaker stands out as a much more elegant and entertaining way to convey those same points.
Long before the video game, there was the Arkham Asylum graphic novel. They share the same location and general premise, though they differ in execution quite a bit. The video game is an action-packed slug-fest while the book is more of a psychological thriller. As Batman enters the asylum to Widely renown as a classic, this one sure does deliver a unique visual and reading experience unlike anything I’ve read before. Continue reading
The premise of Last Will is built on tragedy, though the sadness stops there. Your uncle has passed away, which I’m sure hit the family pretty hard. If it’s any consolation though, he left each of you with a chunk of his inheritance. On top of that, the person who blows through that money the fastest will earn the rest of his fortune. Maybe your heart would be better off grieving during a time like this, but in the Last Will board game, you’ll be too busy laughing with other players as you blow all of your money on wild parties, majestic houses, hot dates and more.
Saga is the latest brainchild from Lost and Y the Last Man writer Brian K. Vaughan. Set well into the future, it chronicles the trials and tribulations of soldiers from rival factions that have fallen in love with each other. What Vol. 1 may lack in originality, it makes up for by executing on its vision really well to tell an entertaining and mature sci-fi soap opera.
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Weeks have passed since the new kids at Morning Glories Academy found out how messed up their school is. Personally, I would have bolted the moment things went sideways, but yet they’re all still here. Some are trying their best to escape, others have unfinished business, while a few have simply accepted their fate. During Morning Glories Vol. 3: P.E., an all-day outdoor challenge proves to be a prime opportunity to make something happen.
I was supposed to stop reading Batman’s weekly comic series a while ago. I swear that #3 is my last, not because it’s bad, but because I’d much rather read the book to save money and experience a larger chunk of the story in one shot. However, after reading Batman Eternal #3, it’s cooled off my excitement in a way where I think I can let the rest slide for now.
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