Posted on October 13, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer/creator), Diego Barreto & Damian Couceiro (art), Zac Atkinson & Archie Van Buren (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters), Shannon Watters (associate editor) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Cary/Survivor may have a plan to power up to yet another level, Plutonian and Bette Noir get reacquainted & the surviving human government’s do something. [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Archie Van Buren, Boom!, Damian Couceiro, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #30, Irredeemable #30 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, review, Shannon Watters, Zac Atkinson | 3 Comments »
Posted on September 28, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Marcio Takara (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Shannon Watters The Story: Max Damage finishes his building project and faces a old-time enemy. What’s Good: SPOILER WARNING… Plutonian finally shows up at the ending of this issue. It’s taken a long time for us to get to [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom!, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Incorruptible, Incorruptible #22, Incorruptible #22 review, Marcio Takara, Mark Waid, Nolan Woodard, review, Shannon Watters | 2 Comments »
Posted on September 8, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Eduardo Barreto & Diego Barreto (art), Zac Atkinson (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters), Shannon Watters (assistant editor) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Plutonian is back on Earth and the heroes and nations thereof have to rally to its defense. What’s Good: As much as I enjoyed the 5-6 issue stint where [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom!, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Eduardo Barreto, Irredeemable, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, review, Shannon Watters, Zac Atkinson | 2 Comments »
Posted on August 25, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer/creator), Marcio Takara (artist), Nolan Woodard (colorist), Ed Dukeshire (letterer) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Urban planning continues in Coalville. Max is building something and a new villain shows up. Review: This comic is well-written and pleasant to read, but it just lacks that zap that makes Irredeemable (its sister-title) a [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Incorruptible, Incorruptible #21, Incorruptible #21 review, Marcio Takara, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Nolan Woodard, review | 5 Comments »
Posted on August 3, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer/creator), Peter Krause (artist), Zac Atkinson & Nolan Woodard (colorists), Ed Dukeshire (letterer) & Matt Gagnon The Story: Plutonian is back on Earth. That means bad things are gonna happen. What’s Good: He’s back! And it was pretty powerful to get a reminder of what an insanely evil badass Plutonian is. This series [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #28, Irredeemable #28 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Nolan Woodard, Peter Krause, review, Zac Atkinson | 1 Comment »
Posted on July 9, 2011 by DS Arsenault
By: Chris Roberson (writer), Francesco Biagnini (artist), Stephen Downer (colorist), Shannon Watters (assistant editor), Matt Gagnon (editor), Michael Moorcock (creator) The Story: Eric, a game designer, dreams he’s an albino sorceror prince called Elric, travelling through worlds overrun by chaos. At the same time, on another world, Hawkmoon, a retired warrior, finds out that an [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Chris Roberson, Comic Book Reviews, comic books, comic reviews, Corum, DS Arsenault, elric, Elric: The Balance Lost #1, Elric: The Balance Lost #1 review, Francesco Biagnini, Hawkmoon, Matt Gagnon, Michael Moorcock, Shannon Watters, Stephen Downer, WCBR, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on July 6, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer/creator), Peter Krause & Diego Barreto (art), Zac Atkinson (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Will Plutonian and his merry band of super-criminals escape from the galactic insane asylum? The Non-Spoiler Upshot: This is very much an event-driven issue, so while I’ll get into specifics in the sections [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #27, Irredeemable #27 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Peter Krause, review, Zac Atkinson | 4 Comments »
Posted on June 29, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer & creator), Marcio Takara (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters), Shannon Watters (assistant editor) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Max Damage continues trying to clean up Coalville, but it’s difficult with all the super-villains seemingly finding haven there. What’s Good: Okay, this is more like it. I’d been a [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom!, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Incorruptible, Incorruptible #19, Incorruptible #19 review, Marcio Takara, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Nolan Woodard, review, Shannon Watters | 1 Comment »
Posted on June 15, 2011 by dfstell
By: Michael Alan Nelson (writer), Alejandro Aragon (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Johnny Lowe (letters) & Ian Brill (editor) The Story: 28 Days Later comes to an end. Selena and Clint were in a pretty dangerous position when we last saw them. Will they survive? What’s Good: First, let’s give the tip of the cap for [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: 28 Days Later, 28 Days Later #24, 28 Days Later #24 review, Alejandro Aragon, Comic Book Reviews, Ian Brill, Johnny Lowe, Michael Alan Nelson, Nolan Woodard | Leave a Comment »
Posted on June 1, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Peter Krause & Diego Barreto (art), Andrew Dalhouse (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Same as it’s been for the last few months: Plutonian trying to escape from his galactic insane asylum. Also, the Plutonian is into cutting. What’s Good: This issue was a nice return to [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Andrew Dalhouse, Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #26, Irredeemable #26 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Peter Krause | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 25, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer & creator), Marcio Takara (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters), Shannon Watters (assistant editor) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Max Damage tries to help Coalville rebuild from the damage inflicted by Plutonian’s rampage, but not everyone is so eager for this to happen. What’s Good: The supporting characters in [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Incorruptible, Incorruptible #18, Incorruptible #18 review, Marcio Takara, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Nolan Woodard, review, Shannon Watters | 1 Comment »
Posted on May 18, 2011 by dfstell
By: Michael Alan Nelson (writer), Alejandro Aragon (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Johnny Lowe (letters), Ian Brill (editor) The Story: We enter the final issues that bridge the gap between the films 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. What’s Good: What a masterful job Michael Alan Nelson has done to position this story where it [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: 28 Days Later, 28 Days Later #23, 28 Days Later #23 review, Alejandro Aragon, Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ian Brill, Johnny Lowe, Michael Alan Nelson, Nolan Woodard, review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 11, 2011 by DS Arsenault
By: Chris Roberson (writer), Francesco Biagini (artist), Stephen Downer (colorist), Michael Moorcock (creator) The Story: It’s hard to call this a story. It was more of a prologue and introduction to the world of Elric, for free, courtesy of BOOM! Studios on free comic book day. Elric is lost in some sort of planar waste, [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Chris Roberson, elric, Elric: The Balance Lost, Elric: The Balance Lost review, Francesco Biagini, free comic book day comics, Michael Moorcock, Stephen Downer | Leave a Comment »
Posted on May 4, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Peter Krause & Diego Barreto (art), Andrew Dalhouse (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Ever wonder how the Plutonian’s powers really work? Or how a villain with psychic powers flirts with women in a bar? Well, in this issue you find out. What’s Good: This issue is [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Andrew Dalhouse, Boom!, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #25, Irredeemable #25 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Peter Krause, review | 8 Comments »
Posted on April 20, 2011 by dfstell
By: Michael Alan Nelson (writer), Alejandro Aragon (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Johnny Lowe (letters) & Ian Brill (editor) The Story: Selina sets off on a personal mission and leaves the US military safe zone as this series begins to wrap up. What’s Good: One of the very good things about this issue for long-time readers [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: 28 Days Later, 28 Days Later #22, 28 Days Later #22 review, Alejandro Aragon, Boom!, Dean Stell, Ian Brill, Johnny Lowe, Michael Alan Nelson, Nolan Woodard, review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on April 7, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Peter Krause & Diego Barreto (art), Andrew Dalhouse (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: The Plutonian starts busting out of prison & we learn some interesting things about Quibit. What’s Good: Irredeemable is really back to being one of the better comics on the stands. A true [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Andrew Dalhouse, Boom!, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #24, Irredeemable #24 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Peter Krause, review | 3 Comments »
Posted on March 15, 2011 by dfstell
By: Michael Alan Nelson (writer), Pablo Peppino (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Johnny Lowe (letters) & Ian Brill (editor) The Story: We begin a truly new phase of 28 Days Later as Clint and Selina are now “safe” in a sanitized London. What’s Good: If you’re looking for a jumping on point for this outstanding series, [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: 28 Days Later, 28 Days Later #21, 28 Days Later #21 advanced review, 28 Days Later #21 review, Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ian Brill, Johnny Lowe, Michael Alan Nelson, Nolan Woodard, Pablo Peppino, review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on March 9, 2011 by dfstell
By: Chris Roberson (writer), Khary Randolph (art), Mitch Gerads (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Bryce Carlson (editor) The Story: Ben & Tara continue their escape from a whole host of bad-guy aliens as the initial arc of Starborn wraps up. What’s Good: This is a pretty well executed story. The themes are all things we’ve [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Bryce Carlson, Chris Roberson, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Khary Randolph, Mitch Gerads, review, Starborn | 3 Comments »
Posted on March 2, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Peter Krause & Diego Barreto (art), Andrew Dalhouse (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: The Plutonian is in a weird place and drama swirls back on Earth. What’s Good: What makes Irredeemable a special and important comic book is when it does stuff that you just wouldn’t [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Andrew Dalhouse, Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #23, Irredeemable #23 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Peter Krause, review | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 23, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Marcio Takara (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Max Damage battles the Paradigm OR No body is going to tell Hardcase what to do! What’s Good: This is very much a transitional issue as Max Damage completes his journey from villain to anti-hero (who [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Incorruptible, Incorruptible #15, Incorruptible #15 review, Marcio Takara, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Nolan Woodard, review | 3 Comments »
Posted on February 16, 2011 by dfstell
By: Michael Alan Nelson (writer), Alejandro Aragon (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Johnny Lowe (letters) & Ian Brill (editor) The Story: Selina is in big trouble, as she is captured by a British Army Officer that has bone to pick with her. What’s Good: So far in this series, Selina has kinda been the baddest person [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: 28 Days Later, 28 Days Later #20, 28 Days Later #20 review, Alejandro Aragon, Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Ian Brill, Johnny Lowe, Michael Alan Nelson, Nolan Woodard, review | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 9, 2011 by dfstell
By: Chris Roberson (writer), Khary Randolph (art), Mitch Gerads (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Bryce Carlson (editor) The Story: Benjamin & Tara continue trying to escape from the supposedly bad aliens that have descended upon Earth. What’s Good: I said in some other recent review that strong art is vitally important to a comic book [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, Bryce Carlson, Chris Roberson, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Khary Randolph, Mitch Gerads, review, Starborn, Starborn #3, Starborn #3 review, Starborne | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 2, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Peter Krause & Diego Baretto (art), Andrew Dalhouse (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: Can the uber-aliens keep the Plutonian locked up? What’s Good: Even though this issue had a few bugaboos that I’ll discuss below, I was strongly reminded of why I LOVE this series by [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Andrew Dalhouse, Boom! Studios, Dean Stell, Diego Barreto, Ed Dukeshire, Irredeemable, Irredeemable #22, Irredeemable #22 review, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Peter Krause, review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 26, 2011 by dfstell
By: Mark Waid (writer), Marcio Takara (art), Nolan Woodard (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Matt Gagnon (editor) The Story: With Plutonian kidnapped by aliens (from the pages of Irredeemable), does Max Damage have a reason to be good anymore? What’s Good: There is a lot of good character work in this issue. The town of [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Boom! Studios, comic book reviewsw, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Incorruptible, Incorruptible #14, Incorruptible #14 review, Marcio Takara, Mark Waid, Matt Gagnon, Nolan Woodard, review, Weekly Comic Book Review | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 22, 2011 by dfstell
By: Paul Cornell (writer), Javier Pina (art), Archie Van Buren (colors), Ed Dukeshire (letters) & Bryce Carlson (editor) The Story: Big time throw down between the Soldier Zero/Stewart construct and the bad guy. Or is he? What’s Good: If you’re into sci-fi themed comics, there really aren’t too many outlets right now, so you might [...]
Filed under: Boom! Studios | Tagged: Archie Van Buren, Boom! Studios, Bryce Carlson, Dean Stell, Ed Dukeshire, Javier Pina, Paul Cornell, review, Soldier Zero, Soldier Zero #4, Soldier Zero #4 review | Leave a Comment »
