Issues #33 & #34 have been combined and are releasing as an annual through Image. It can be found here

Attention: Atomic Robo fans! Check out Brian Clevinger’s latest Marvel offering.

(I can’t post this without a rating, so it gets a 5 out of 5.)

An engaging action, sci-fi, mystery. (I don’t want to give anything away.) Attractive art, un-inked pencils give it a soft look. Smart use of different color palettes to separate scenes. Great character design, from the striking leading lady, to the cool looking robots and even the unique faces in the background.

(Spoilers) The Anchor gave his body and soul to God. His soul fights a battle in Hell while his body bears the wounds on earth. In this issue the body and soul come together for what is leading to the final battle against Satan.

Gabriel Rodriguez is so good at telling a story with his art that I didn’t even notice the absence of diolog in the first 12 pages. Beutiful art that looks good at every stage. It’s a really cool comic.

Coyle, a single Father and recently fired welder is awoke from cries of help by a panicked neighbor running from the light. In the midst of confusion and fear, Coyle, tries to get his Daughter to safety. The reader is right there with Coyle, we know no more about the light than he does and that makes for a great mystery/thriller. The art suits the story well, I particularly like the color and the use of dark/light contrast that helps tell the story.

The first few pages establish that the main character Connor is somewhat troubled by giving us surreal look into his mind as he is being mobbed by faceless pedestrians and giant teddy bears. Back in the real world, Connor and his partner, Erika, appear to be telepathic (at least in the mind reading sense) C.I.A. Agents working Airport security. The lettering could get complicated when dealing with inner-dialog/narration, mind-reading and speech, but the letter did a good job of making everything easily understandable. The art and layout is nice, the sketches in the back of the book are really nice. Great preview book for $2 and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.

You’re dropped into a zombie movie already in progress and it’s (mostly) from the perspective of the littlest zombie. If you have been desensitized by zombie movies like I have, you will find this to be a cute short story, otherwise it might be a little morbid.

This was my introduction to Vengeance Of The Moon Knight and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Moon Knight is very Batman with his butler, cave and moonarangs. It was part 1 of 2 of a street level story. Nice art by someone I’ve never heard of, made even nicer by my favorite colorist, Dan Brown. And guest starring a well written and humorous Deadpool.

Dingo is the best comic you didn’t read. The four issues contain an enjoyable, well written story with natural dialog, with a beginning, middle and satisfying end. The story has crime action (hired goons, fist fights, shoot outs) mystery (What’s in the box?) and possible underlying mystical elements (big doggie named Cerberus). Nice art and color from two up-and-comers (see covers). I really liked it, can’t say much more than that. Too bad it didn’t pull in better numbers.

It’s finally coming together. Nice back story of the Anchor. This issue sheds some light on who the Anchor was, what he is and how it happened.

Awesome issue. It’s also a fine starting point, if you don’t want to start back at #1.

If someone injecting a cat with a fluid that turns the cat into a periscope and then that said someone uses periscope cat by looking into his butt is too strange for you then go find some other book.

Here’s the nitty gritty, it’s 32 pages b/w, Golden Age size and costs $2.39 (CHEAP!) so, you’re getting your moneys worth right off the bat.

Four issues in and I am invested in the characters in the story as well as the unseen “character” Brandon Graham. You get insight to the interesting life of the creator Brandon Graham in the front (back?) of each issue. Those little bits of insight into Brandon Graham’s world seem to help flesh out the world of King City. That along with the cool art, surreal world and off beat humor makes King City one of my favorites.

It’s “Oh, the places you’ll go!” for that twisted grad that you know. It’s 24 pages and about the size of a photograph. It learns that the world doesn’t begin and end with beating kittens. There is oh so much more!

Please note that Jhonen Vasquez has a strange sense of humor that may not be for everyone.

If you’re looking to pick up a title from DC that isn’t a slave to the crossover or big event of the season then this might be a good choice. It takes place in the DC universe so you will still run into characters like Dick Grayson, Wonder Woman, Batman villains as well as others. The Secret Six is made of a bunch of B-listers but after reading a few issues, if the Secret Six were ever to be at odds with the A-listers you’ll find yourself rooting for the Secret Six. Expect dark comedy and violence. The Secret Six is my favorite DC title.

I just read the volume 1 trade. Great adventure story, top notch stuff. Should be in every comic collector’s collection.

And here’s one for the Hickman and Eaglesham team up. Classic adventures and fun banter that makes the Fantastic Four so fantastic. Fitting art with a hint of a Kirby homage to it. It’s one of my favorite Marvel titles at the moment.

I subbed this book because of the events in Punisher: The List and for the preview of Punisher #11 in the same book.

Rick Remender has a way of writing that makes me forget that I am actually reading. (If that makes any sense.) I noticed the same with his “Last Days of American Crime”. Anyway, back to Punisher. I love the Franken-Castle story arc, it puts Frank in a situation that you would never imagine him in while bringing to light a cast of Marvel characters that have been in the dark for too long. Tony Moore’s art is beautiful and is wonderfully complemented by Dan Brown’s amazing colors.

It may not be for the traditional Punisher fan but if you are a fan of comics as a whole you should definitely check this out.

This is a book of character bios. That’s it. No story, no new art just character bios.

To be clear, I gave this 2 stars because I was expecting more than just character bios. If you buy it knowing what it is, you may enjoy it.

No crossover, no huge events, just a superhero comic about an old school hero 30 years out of his time. If you’ve never read a Fist of Justice comic, this is as good a place as any to start. Issue 4 contains two stand alone stories, the first with art by Eduardo Savid, in it Fist of Justice AKA Marc Mason deals with culture shock, a lava monster and a reporter out to drag him through the mud. The second with art by Chad Hardin, in it Fist of Justice teams up with one of Justice City’s finest to tackle an army of bored mole men, with a surprise ending with someone that may be able to shed some light on Marc Mason’s past.

Boring. Generic. Standard. These are all words that would describe this book well on opposite day.

There is so much time, care and love poured into this book, it takes my breath away. Don’t be fooled by the first glance of the dark, morbid doom. There is doom, but it’s good doom, loved doom. The art is beautiful and the details are amazing. Every page is a splash page with art and love bleeding all the way to the edges. Smart and unique layouts. Each page is packed with eye candy. I saw one of Doc Hammer’s Saints hanging on Guy’s bedroom wall. I wonder if there are any other Easter eggs?

The God Machine has a great premise, top notch writing and entertaining characters. There are fully detailed character bios in the back of the book to flesh out the characters even more. By the end of the book I can’t wait to follow Guy on his journey. 48 pages, no ads. Buy this book. And buy the Graphic Novel in 2010.

P.S. You shouldn’t be misled by the word “Preview.” This is a very satisfying first chapter of a larger story.

You have the main characters who are hulking out and ripping people to pieces, then you have the supporting characters who are getting ripped to pieces by the people hulking out. I am only 2 issues in so who knows what could happen. But for now it’s all very violent and I have no idea where the story is headed. I do however still have hope for the series.

As someone who only knows of the darkness and has only heard of Pitt, I was comfortable reading the first issue without feeling lost. I am interested to see where the story goes and the art is absolutely beautiful.

Conspiracies, kidnapping, UFOs and on the run from the Government. Fun stuff! The only critique I have is for the font size. Please, please, please increase it.