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The Grim Ghost, Published by Atlas Comics: A ReviewWriters Tony Isabella & Stephen Susco, aided by the art team of Kelley Jones & Eric Layton, helm an exciting, intelligent revival of The Grim Ghost, a supernatural superhero who originaly made his debut in 1975.
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Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks Two Disk DVDA review of the deluxe two disk DVD release of the classic 1972 Doctor Who serial Day of the Daleks, which features a selection of extras and a Special Edition re-edit of the story with new audio & visual effects.
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Our Family, by Victor Pemberton: A Review of a Moving Autobiographical NovelThe first of Victor Pemberton's "London saga" novels, Our Family is the emotional story of Letty and Ollie Hobbs, who over the decades strive to hold their family together through good times and bad, including the dark days of World War II. -
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Volumes One and Two: The Return of Larry HamaA review of the first two trade paperback collections of the IDW series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, which sees long-time writer Larry Hama return to the characters and storylines he wrote in the original Marvel comic book from 1982 to 1994. -
Detectives, Inc: A Terror of Dying Dreams - a ReviewAn analysis of the noir graphic novel by Don McGregor & Gene Colan, which was recently reprinted by IDW Publishing. -
Love from the Shadows, by Gilbert Hernandez: A ReviewGilbert Hernandez, co-creator of the Love and Rockets series, continues his adaptations of Rosalba "Fritz" Martinez's endeavors as a B-movie actress in a new graphic novel published by Fantagraphics Books. -
Captain America: Hail Hydra! Miniseries: A ReviewCaptain America and the Avengers face the many-tentacled menace of the terrorist organization Hydra in this five issue miniseries written by Jonathan Maberry. -
Thunderstrike Miniseries: A ReviewTom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, with the assistance of artists Sal Buscema and Todd Nauck, reunite for a five issue miniseries to present a new version of Thunderstrike, the character they originally introduced in the Thor comic book.
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Doctor Who: Kinda DVDA review of Kinda, the unusual, innovative Doctor Who serial starring Peter Davison and written by Christopher Bailey, which is now available on DVD with informative extras.
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The Original Johnson, Book Two, by Trevor Von EedenTrevor Von Eeden continues his riveting depiction of the story of Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight boxing champion, in the second book of this two volume graphic novel biography. -
Savage Dragon #s 163 to 169: Emperor DragonA review of the climactic storyline in Erik Larsen's superhero magnum opus published by Image Comics, which sees the shocking conclusion of many long-running subplots, and heralds the beginning of a new direction for the series. -
Doctor Who: The Twin DilemmaMany fans of Doctor Who consider The Twin Dilemma to be the all time worst story in the show's history. But is this really the case? Here is a re-examination of this much-maligned serial, which is now available on DVD.
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Chaos War: X-Men - a ReviewChris Claremont and Louise Simonson pen a two issue X-Men tie-in with Marvel's Chaos War event, with artwork by Doug Braithwaite. -
New Mutants Forever: A ReviewA look at the recent New Mutants Forever miniseries by Chris Claremont, Al Rio & Bob McLeod, published by Marvel Comics.
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Dead on Time, by Glyn Jones: A ReviewGlyn Jones' witty, suspenseful thriller Dead On Time, introducing the characters of Thornton King and Holly Day, it a brisk, enjoyable read. -
X-Men Forever 2 #s 11-16: The Series FinaleA review of the final six issues of Chris Claremont's X-Men Forever series published by Marvel Comics. -
Chaos War: Dead Avengers - a ReveiwAn in-depth look at the three issue Avengers miniseries tying in to the Chaos War event from Marvel Comics, written by Fred Van Lente, with artwork by Tom Grummett, Cory Hamscher, and Terry Pallot. -
The Atomic Knights: A ReviewJohn Broome and Murphy Anderson's far-out post-apocalyptic adventure series, originally published in the early 1960s in the pages of Strange Adventures, is collected together in a hardcover volume from CD Comics. -
Darkstar and the Winter Guard: A ReviewThe one-shot Hulk: Winter Guard and three issue miniseries Darkstar and the Winter Guard by David Gallaher, Steve Ellis and Scott Hanna are collected together in a trade paperback from Marvel Comics. -
Skull & Bones, by Ed Hannigan: A Review of the Graphic NovelEd Hannigan's 1992 superhero / spy thriller miniseries set in the crumbling Soviet Union of the late 1980s is collected together in a trade paperback by Moonstone Books. -
Al Williamson's Flash Gordon: A Lifelong Vision of the HeroicA review of the book from Flesk Publications, which collects the complete works of artist Al Williamson on the Flash Gordon series. -
Captain America: Forever AlliesA review of the four issue miniseries written by Roger Stern, with artwork by Nick Dragotta, Marco Santucci, Patrick Piazzalunga, and Lee Weeks. -
X-Men Forever 2 #s 6-10: A ReviewThe second year of X-Men Forever continues, as the X-Men and their allies face the forces of Mister Sinister and the Marauders, while Shadowcat struggles with the dramatic changes to her existence since the death of Wolverine. -
Batman Confidential #s 44-48: Batman Vs. The UndeadA review of Kevin VanHook and Tom Mandrake's tale of the Dark Knight's encounter with ghouls, zombies, vampires, and werewolves. -
Legion of Super-Heroes #s 1-6: Paul Levitz Goes Back to the FutureA review of the first six issues of the new Legion of Super-Heroes series from DC Comics, which sees the return of writer Paul Levitz to the characters he helped to define in the 1980s. -
Atomic Robo Volume Four: Other StrangenessA review of the latest Atomic Robo trade paperback collection, featuring the bizarre and humorous work of Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener, published by Red 5 Comics. -
Doctor Who Companion Chronicles: The Guardian of the Solar SystemA review of the final part of Simon Guerrier's trilogy of Doctor Who audio plays featuring Sara Kingdom, starring Jean Marsh and Niall MacGregor. -
X-Factor Forever: A ReviewLouise Simonson returns to X-Factor for the first time since 1991, picking up where she left off with this five issue "alternate timeline" miniseries illustrated by a talented line-up of artists. -
X-Men Forever 2 #s 1-5: A ReviewChris Claremont kicks off year two of X-Men Forever, with visits from the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Sentinels, the Morlocks, and Mystique. -
Doctor Who: The Masque of MandragoraTom Baker and Elisabeth Sladen star in this classic 1976 Doctor Who serial, available on DVD for the first time. -
Doctor Who: The Space Museum and the ChaseWilliam Hartnell stars as the First Doctor in these two Doctor Who serials first broadcast in 1965, now available together as a three disk DVD set.
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Captain America Artist Rik Levins: A RetrospectiveA look back at the work that artist Rik Levins, who passed away on June 12, 2010, did for the Captain America comic book series in the early 1990s. -
Doctor Who: The Hungry Earth / Cold BloodA review of the two part return of the Silurians to Doctor Who, written by Chris Chibnall, and starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillian & Arthur Darvill. -
Giant-Size X-Men Forever #1, by Chris Claremont & Mike GrellA review of the Giant-Size X-Men Forever special, which sees comic book legends Chris Claremont and Mike Grell collaborating on a story that bridges the first and second years of the ongoing bi-weekly X-Men Forever series. -
X-Men Forever #s 21 to 24: Into that Good Night / RequiemAn in-depth review of the conclusion to the first year of Chris Claremont's X-Men Forever series published by Marvel Comics.
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Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness, by Reinhard KleistA review of Reinhard Kleist's graphic novel biography of legendary musician Johnny Cash. -
Madame Xanadu: Exodus NoirA review of the second Madame Xanadu trade paperback, Exodus Noir, collecting issue #s 11 to 15, by writer Matt Wagner and artist Michael Kaluta, published by the Vertigo imprint of DC Comics. -
X-Men Forever Annual #1, by Chris Claremont and Sana TakedaA review of the 2010 X-Men Forever annual, which sees writer Chris Claremont delving into the relationship between Wolverine and Jean Grey, with artwork by Sana Takeda, published by Marvel Comics. -
Silver Star: Graphite Edition Trade Paperback by Jack KirbyTwoMorrows Publishing brings back into print Jack "King" Kirby's six issue series Silver Star in a trade paperback collection, with a variety of bonus features. -
Doctor Who: The End of TimeA review of David Tennent's final adventure as the Tenth Doctor. The End of Time is a poignant and riveting two-part story also featuring Bernard Cribbins, John Simm, and Timothy Dalton. -
The Saga of Solomon Kane, Published by Dark Horse ComicsThe black & white comic book adventures of Robert E. Howard's swashbuckling adventurer are collected in this trade paperback featuring the work of writers Roy Thomas, Don Glut, Doug Moench and an assemblage of talented artists. -
Doctor Who: The Waters of MarsA review of David Tennant's penultimate Doctor Who adventure, which sees him facing an ancient and terrifying menace on the planet Mars in the year 2059. -
Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes, by Geoff Johns and Gary FrankA review of the trade paperback collecting Action Comics #858-863, featuring the return of the original Legion of Super-Heroes, courtesy of writer Geoff Johns. -
Masquerade Volume 1 - Comic Book ReviewPhil Hester and Alex Ross explore the origins of the Golden Age superhero Miss Masque and bring her into the present day in this introspective Project Superpowers spinoff from Dynamite Entertainment.
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The Slide: A Classic BBC Sci-fi Radio Drama SerialThe 1966 science fiction radio drama written by Victor Pemberton, starring Roger Delgado and Maurice Denham, has been released in a three CD set from BBC Audio. -
Absolution, by Christos Gage and Roberto ViacavaWriter Christos Gage and artist Roberto Viacava present the story of John Dusk, a superhero turned serial killer, in a thought-provoking miniseries published by Avatar Press. -
Captain America: Reborn - a ReviewEd Brubaker, Byran Hitch, and Butch Guice bring back the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, in this miniseries published by Marvel Comics.
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Citizen Rex, by Mario & Gilbert HernandezMario & Gilbert Hernandez, of Love and Rockets fame, collaborate to create a sci-fi soap opera examining the nature of humanity, published by Dark Horse Comics. -
Death-Defying 'Devil Volume 1 - Comic Book ReviewJoe Casey, Alex Ross and Edgar Salazar revive the original Golden Age Daredevil in this series spinning off from Project Superpowers.
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Doctor Who: The Lost EpisodesSome thoughts, insights, and opinions on the missing Doctor Who episodes of the 1960s starring William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton. -
Doctor Who Companion Chronicles: Home Truths and the Drowned WorldJean Marsh reprises her role as Sara Kingdom from the classic Doctor Who serial The Daleks' Masterplan in two audio plays written by Simon Guerrier. -
The Original Johnson, Book One, by Trevor Von EedenThe life story of Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight boxing champion, is recounted in a gripping biography written & illustrated by comic book creator Trevor Von Eeden. -
X-Men Forever #s 11 to 14: Black MagikThe latest story arc on X-Men Forever isn't as strong as the preceding ones, but it still has it's highlights. -
Doctor Who: The ReapingColin Baker, Nicola Bryant, and Claudia Christian star in the Doctor Who audio play from Big Finish Productions, written by Joseph Lidster. -
Doctor Who: The Infinite QuestDavid Tennant, Freema Agyeman, and Anthony Stewart Head star in this exciting animated Doctor Who adventure, now available on DVD. -
Doctor Who: Attack of the CybermenColin Baker's underrated portrayal of the Doctor is given a chance to shine in this 1985 adventure, released on DVD with great extras. -
Doctor Who: Time-FlightWhile it is one of the most disappointing of Peter Davison's Doctor Who stories, the DVD of Time-Flight has an entertaining commentary, and a revealing interview with actress Janet Fielding.
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X-Men: Worlds ApartA review of the trade paperback collection of the miniseries featuring Storm of the X-Men.
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Marvel Masterworks: DeathlokMarvel Comics reissues the adventures of the original comic book cyborg anti-hero, Deathlok, in a deluxe hardcover edition. -
Doctor Who: The Black Guardian TrilogyThe Doctor's old foe the Black Guardian returns for revenge in a trilogy of adventures originally broadcast in 1983, and now available as a deluxe DVD box set.
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Doctor Who: BattlefieldThis underrated 1989 Doctor Who adventure comes to DVD as a two disc special edition.
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Static Shock: Rebirth of the CoolMilestone Media's flagship character's early appearances are re-presented, courtesy of DC Comics.
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Black Terror Volume 1, Published by Dynamite EntertainmentAn overview of the trade paperback collecting the first four issues of Black Terror, by Jim Krueger, Alex Ross, and Mike Lilly.
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King Con Brooklyn Comic & Animation Convention 2009A review of the comic book convention held on Nov 7-8 2009 at the Brooklyn Lyceum in Park Slope. -
X-Men Forever #s 6 to 10: A ReviewA review of Chris Claremont's second story arc.
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Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con 2009: A ReviewA review of the comic book convention held on October 16 to 18, 2009 in New York City. -
X-Men Forever #s 1 to 5A review of the first five issues of X-Men Forever, a new ongoing series written by Chris Claremont and published by Marvel Comics.







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