Titan Books has performed nothing short of a vibrant homage to a hallmark story that is already legendary among British comics.
Read More »New Brok Windsor book to resurrect a great and uniquely Canadian superhero
While any comic lover would enjoy reading this exciting and truly unique fantasy adventure, Canadians in particular need to support and celebrate this new volume of Brok Windsor comics for the historical awareness it possesses.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: The Fade Out #1
The Fade Out is another winning title for Image Comics. It captured my imagination and every character is an enigmatic treasure to discover. Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips really deliver.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: Spread #2
'Spread' has drama, intensity and an enigmatically curious pair of unlikely heroes who we can truly marvel at.
Read More »‘Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland’ is one of the creepiest comics you’ll ever read
"Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland" is one of the creepiest comics I’ve ever read, and it’s because somehow Joe Hill knows which nerve ending to apply pressure on. In short, it’s a fabulous first couple of issues.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: Tales of Honor #4
Tales of Honor is one of the best novel-to-comic adaptations I have read in a long time. The artwork is simply stunning and truly captures author David Weber’s descriptions of Honor and her treecat, Nimitz.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: The Fuse #6
Ever noticed how it's hard for new readers to get into comics? Even for those folks who were into comics in their youth but don’t know where to start?
Read More »Hypnotic, mesmerizing ‘The Memory Collectors’ isn’t read – it’s experienced
'The Memory Collectors' is a work of superior quality that demands a reader’s full attention. You can go back and re-read this comic over and over again to gain the full effect of the various selected sensory experiences. The hypnotic appeal of the art is this comic’s greatest strength and, in those moments when you are contemplating its various effects, don’t be surprised if you experience the effect of being contemplated yourself.
Read More »10 comic book characters who would NOT translate well to film
Here are some awesome comic characters that movie-makers would nevertheless be wise to avoid including in their next comic-to-film adaptations.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: Ragnarok #1
Buy Ragnarok. Just go buy it… and lose yourself in a newly-invented Norse mythology.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: The Mercenary Sea #6
It’s a pretty small list for Pick of the Pulls this week. I could claim the regular list of things that clog up our everyday lives as interference, but the truth of the matter is: my comic store guy is in the hospital. Yeah … we all have our pushers …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: Lazarus #9
Lazarus is a completely unique story. The post-apocalyptic setting is completely acceptable; the characters are not only compelling but also amazingly detailed. In fact, everything about this comic is fully detailed, even down to the fake product ads inside or sometimes on the exterior of the comic.
Read More »‘Tarzan in the City of Gold’ is a golden age collection that needs to be treasured
Tarzan in the City of Gold is a treasure that has been buried in the jungle of the past waiting for a modern-day adventurer to discover and explore it again.
Read More »Boost kids’ reading skills and self-esteem with the game ‘Heroclix’
Heroclix is a whole lot of fun. But what really excites me about it is the possible educational benefits that it offers which are broad and generic enough to fit into pretty much any kind of school curriculum.
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Pick of the Week: The Mercenary Sea #5
The Mercenary Sea is fantastic, original work and demands your admiration and attention. Put it on your pre-order list. Now.
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