Tag: Batman
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Arkham Asylum: Madness Graphic Novel Review
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DC, 2010 Story, Art: Sam Keith Colours: Michelle Madsen, Dave Stewart Sam Keith is one of those inimitable creators whose work only really approaches brilliance when he both writes and illustrates a book. Often his artwork feels misplaced, such as it was in the early issues of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman or many of his mainstream…
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Nemesis #1 Comic Review (Mark Millar)
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Icon, $2.99 Story: Mark Millar Art: Steve McNiven Colous: Dave McCaig If the first issue of Mark Millar’s latest overhyped project provoked any level of thought from me it was this: Nemesis, the ghost-like villainous lead of this new series, is a complete and utter prick. And yes, I do appreciate that he’s supposed to…
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Yippee Ki-Yay Moviegoer: Writings on Bruce Willis, Badass Cinema and Other Important topics Review
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in Book ReviewsPublished by Titan Books Vern is a one of a kind film critic you’ll either love or hate. The title of his previous volume, Seagology: A Study of the Ass-kicking Films of Steven Seagal, should give you a good enough idea of what to expect with Yippee Ki-Yay Moviegoer. Characterised by a writing voice that…
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First Wave #1 (of 6) Comic Book Review
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DC, $3.99 Writer: Brian Azzerello Art: Rags Monzales Colours: Nei Ruffino When DC resurrected Will Eisner’s The Spirit, the job went to the only man who could; Darwyn Cooke, whose retro-stylised lines and storytelling sensibilities already reflected the optimism of the late 40s and 50s. As with the Spirit, Doc Samson was recently welcomed back…
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First Wave: Batman/Doc Savage Special #1 Review
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DC, $4.99 Story: Brian Azzarello Art: Phil Noto This one-off special is the first in Brian Azzerello’s First Wave imprint, a universe that harks back to the increasingly popular era of pulp heroes, such as Doc Savage, and an impulsive rookie Batman who isn’t afraid to pack a firearm. When Batman is framed for the…
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World’s Finest #1 (of 4) – Nightwing
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DC Dec 09, $2.99 Writer: Sterling Gates Pencils: Julian Lopez Inks: Bit Colour: Hi-Fi This new miniseries is an attempt to spotlight the latest generation of DC heroes in a similar fashion to The Brave and the Bold’s team-ups. On the one hand, World’s Finest makes a welcome return to the more traditional, one-off plots…
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Arkham Reborn #1 (of 3) Review
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DC Dec 09, $2.99 Writer: David Hine Art: Jeremy Haun Colours: John Kalisz While the Batman: Battle for the Cowl event pretty much failed to deliver on its every promise, the one pleasant surprise to come from it was David Hine and Jeremy Haun’s Arkham Asylum one-shot. Engrossing and ominous, it oozed with a Lovecraftian…
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Batman Reborn: Batman #691 Comic Review
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DC Writer: Judd Winick Pencils: Mark Bagley Inks: Rob Hunter Colours: Pete Pantazis As the ‘Long Shadows’ arc thankfully reaches its conclusion, I think it’s fair to say that Judd Winick’s run on Batman hasn’t gone down too well with readers or reviewers. While I’ve enjoyed Winick’s quieter moments between Dick and Alfred, I think…