I find "Receiving Transmissions" captivating because it seamlessly blends the supernatural and extraordinary with the daily struggles of life. The story is not just a metaphor for daily struggles through sci-fi, but rather it intertwines both spheres in a unique way. The connection between Scotty's childhood and her current life...
Queenie isn’t my typical go to graphic novel. Having grown up in NYC and a frequent visitor to Harlem the subject of the graphic novel hit a cord with with. So how do you take a real figure and dramatize it enough to create a graphic novel? Levy does the heavy...
It has been a while since I last read something from Dennis Hopeless, but I have enjoyed his work in the past. The first issue of this series immediately grabbed my attention. What stands out in this book is its deliberate pacing. Rather than rushing through the narrative, it skillfully...
'Dirtbag Rapture' #1 took me by surprise and instantly became one of my favorite debut issues of the year. The introduction of Kat Garcia, our grumpy, foul-mouthed protagonist with a unique talent for transporting ghosts, was an absolute delight. She's a disaffected young woman who treats the ghosts residing in...
Quests Aside #2 begins with Boon assembling an adventuring party while Barrow tasks him with delivering a letter to the King. Initially reluctant, Boon changes his mind when Barrow presents it as a quest. However, Barrow's employees encounter various issues: Jodan requests the night off for a meeting, and Ray...
We resume the story from the gripping cliffhanger of the previous issue, where Eric and his friends find themselves ambushed by menacing extraterrestrial creatures as the portal closes behind them. Thinking swiftly, Eric urges his companions to grab any available gadgets and make a desperate dash toward a nearby sewer...
In the year 2056, a profound shift has occurred as robots have replaced human laborers, resulting in a precarious coexistence between the newly intelligent machines and the ten billion humans inhabiting Earth. Each human family is assigned a robot companion on whom they depend entirely. However, lurking beneath the surface...
Salvia introduces us to a gripping story centered around a young boy thrust into a dangerous turf war among factions of Boogymen, resulting in the tragic loss of his parents. The premise alone captures our attention, but what sets Salvia apart is the skillful incorporation of rich lore and intricate...
Dorothy Gale, the granddaughter of the legendary Dorothy Gale from "The Wizard of Oz," finds herself in a new and treacherous land called the Occupied Zone (O.Z.), far removed from both Kansas and the fantastical realm her grandmother once explored. In "The O.Z. #2," written by David Pepose (known for...
Being new to Black Mask's 'Godkiller' universe, the recap at the beginning of the new 'Godkiller: Tomorrow's Ashes' #1 was crucial for understanding the characters and circumstances going into the issue. Writer Matteo Pizzolo presents a mature-rated cyberpunk sci-fi drama that is imaginative, bold, unrestrained, and unapologetically hardcore. It's a...
