The Dissolution of Peace: East of West Vol 3
Last time we considered Hickman’s use of the themes of love, family, and fatherhood as well as introducing the world, plot, and art. The title of this third trade is…
At the Beginning: Wytches #1
We don’t often consider single issues here at Comic POW! We prefer to look at story arcs and completed series to get a better feel for what the author and…
Is Wayward the new Buffy?
Back in April 2014 I mentioned that Image had a new series coming out and the subject line for the press release was: “The perfect new series for wayward Buffy…
Krampus: Christmas used to be really weird
Last year I read Krampus as it was released as single issues, but didn’t get around to writing about it. Recently I was thinking about Krampus as we moved into…
The Cost of Messing with Black Science
I mentioned last November that I was excited about the upcoming release of Black Science. Although I didn’t like Uncanny Avengers, I think that was more a casualty of being…
Rat Queens: These Women are Not to be Trifled With
I wanted to read Rat Queens because it seemed to tick a few boxes that made it seem like something I would enjoy: Women you don’t want to mess with…
Deception-land: The Manhattan Projects
Last week we explored the major themes in Jonathan Hickman’s East of West. This week we continue with another Hickman series, The Manhattan Projects, and this time the main theme…
Defying Categorization: Jonathan Hickman’s East of West
Most writers have themes they return to time and again, each time looking at a different way. This also is true of many of the most lauded comic book writers.…
Sex Criminals: Making the metaphor a little less subtle
We are used to comics containing metaphorical representations of puberty. With the X-Men it is no coincidence that the mutant powers kick in when the characters reach puberty. There’s no…
Comics on the Cheap
If you’re into digital comics and you’re on a budget, I’ve got two great pieces of news for you. The first is that comixology is doing a Summer Reading List…
Image Comics Wants All Your Money Part 3
Time once again for a roundup of upcoming Images series so we can find out how Image Comics will get all our money. Wayward The subject-line for the press release…
What is Saga really about?
Saga resumes today and, combined with the Humble Bundle sale which included Volumes 1 and 2, I think it’s as good a point as any to examine what Brian K…