The Punisher #1 Story by Becky Cloonan Art by Steve Dillon Colors by Frank Martin Letters by VC’s Cory Petit Published by Marvel Comics With an iconic character like the Punisher, it takes an all-star team to do him justice. Fortunately, Becky Cloonan and Steve Dillon have got it covered. Dillon returns to the …
Despite its flaws, Southern Cross #6 is a great read. Trippy horror art and a creepy plot worthy of Lovecraft makes it one of the most unique comics in both sci-fi and horror. With what looks like more to come in the second arc, Southern Cross is a cult classic in the making for Image’s extraordinary catalog.
Southern Cross #1-5 (2015) Written by Becky Cloonan Art by Andy Belanger Colors by Lee Loughridge Letters by Serge LaPointe Published by Image Comics In a dark future, ex-con Alex Braith travels to a refinery rig on Titan to retrieve the remains of her sister, Amber, after she died of mysterious circumstances. The ship Alex …
Having this stand-alone graphic novel completely take place in a very stark black and white, adds immensely to the horrific stories contained within. Pixu is not for the faint of heart and aims right for the jugular.
It’s a shame that Gotham Academy #7 seems to be a one-off because there is so much potential for Damian as a regular member of the cast. If you’re looking to get into Gotham Academy, this probably isn’t the place. The impetus for the story and the emotional beats rely on a familiarity with the characters that isn’t established here. You should go pick up the first six issues (and the excellent Endgame tie-in), and then race your way back. Because it’s well worth it.
This is my overview of the Image Comics Spotlight panel. I get there a few minutes early to make sure I can hear everything and have a good line of sight to take pictures for potential announcements. While I wait for the panel to start, I look around the open ended theater to check the turnout for the panel. The first few rows are filled to capacity already, and people try and find seats where they can. The panel begins and our panelists for the day are Adam McGovern (Nightworld writer), Becky Cloonan (Southern Cross writer), Brandon Graham (8House: Arclight writer), Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet artist), and Alex de Campi (No Mercy writer).
Even though readers don’t know much about the characters, Southern Cross #1 has visually interesting layouts and play of colors, a solid mystery hook, and is a good start to this personal, space-faring story.
Over the years, a variety of comics creators (Scott Snyder and Kyle Higgins most recently) have developed the setting and history of Gotham to make it a place where stories not involving the Caped Crusader can be told. One of these stories is Gotham Academy, a mix between a high school slice of life story and an old fashioned Gothic mystery. (One of the main characters is even called Heathcliff.) Gotham Academy #4 involves the series’ leads, the enigmatic second-year Olive and the nerdy first-year Maps, trying to decipher an esoteric symbol while trying to find out who the school’s ghostly intruder is.
Have you ever had an artist’s work speak to you like it knew you? As if the lines on the page pierced the facade you show the world and reveals the beauty within that you never knew existed? While I have much admiration and respect for a number of artists, my heart and soul belongs …
2013 was a big year for comics, both mainstream and independent. DC celebrated Superman’s 75th birthday with the launch of the much hyped (and delayed) Superman Unchained by superstar creators Scott Snyder and Jim Lee. There were also the big crossover events “Trinity War” and its follow up Forever Evil which will continue into 2014. This year also marked …
American Vampire Anthology #1 Writer(s): Scott Snyder, Jason Aaron, Rafael Albuquerque, Jeff Lemire, Becky Cloonan, Francesco Francavilla, Gail Simone, Gabriel Ba, Fabio Moon, Greg Rucka Art: Rafael Albuquerque, Declan Shalvey, Ivo Milazzo, Ray Fawkes, Becky Cloonan, Franceso Francavilla, Tula Lotay, Gabriel Ba, Fabio Moon, JP Leon, Colours: Dave McCaig, Jordie Bellaire, Letters: Steve Wands, Jared …
Demeter By: Becky Cloonan Publisher: Self Available: http://www.comixology.com/Demeter/digital-comic/38455 When Comixology announced that they would offer a self-publishing feature, the indie world nearly exploded. Now creators the world over could get their work into the hands of the public. Creators, who would never have a true chance to garner a fan base, now have a soap box …
The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys Writer: Gerard Way Art: Becky Cloonan Colors: Dan Jackson Letters: Nate Piekos of BLAMBOT Cover(s): Becky Cloonan, Gabriel Bá, Gerard Way with Tony Ong Publisher: Mike Richardson for Dark Horse Comics This week marks Gerard Way’s (of the now defunct band My Chemical Romance) return to the world of comic …