Si Spurrier’s incisive look at the royal family is no less brutal than his look at English racism and Brexity fishermen. Matias Bergara’s art is both witty and horrific in equal measure. Continue reading John Constantine: Hellblazer #9 ★★★★★
The horror increases, but all isn’t what it seems. Talk about a cure really resonates in the Covid-19 era, and Taylor and Hairsine complement one another better than ever. Continue reading Dceased: Dead Planet #2 ★★★★★
Unlimited charm from Tynion and Dialynas in a world where Blood Laws exist to persecute Weirdbloods. Continue reading Wynd #1 ★★★★½
A quick look back at my introduction to Bill Sienkiewicz’s art via Moon Knight. When he transcended himself after the first year he affected my storytelling tastes forever. Continue reading Bill Sienkiewicz and Moon Knight: A Quick Retrospective
The siren’s story comes to a gruesome conclusion, with some bleak Constantine wisdom about love and magic. Comics storytelling this good only happens once or twice a generation and it’s just beautiful. Continue reading John Constantine: Hellblazer #8 ★★★★★
A clever look at diversity, switching between the real world and the Dreaming, but neither Lindy nor Ruin’s stories have taken off yet. Continue reading The Dreaming: Waking Hours #1 ★★★★
Declan Shalvey has been a favourite artist of mine for years and shines hugely here as a writer in this Irish crime horror graphic novel. The synergy between him and artist Gavin Fullerton is rare in its effectiveness. Continue reading Bog Bodies OGN ★★★★½
A great opener, with lightness of touch in story and art to intrigue and enjoy in equal measure. I’m invested but now want to dive in! Continue reading Seven Secrets #1 ★★★★
Kirkman and Samnee deliver a fun and beautiful crafted origin story for Owen Johnson. It’s not original but it’s just so likeable I don’t care. Continue reading Fire Power Vol. 1: Prelude ★★★★
The art by Gerads and Shaner is literally second to none, and given the Black Label freedom Tom King has with his story, this could yet be insightful indeed and uncomfortable. This issue’s pacing slows down frustratingly. Continue reading Comics Review: Strange Adventures (2020-) #3 ★★★★
4 Color Dreamer 