October 9, 2013 Johanna Archie Comics 5 comments

Afterlife With Archie #1

I wasn’t encouraged when Afterlife With Archie was first announced, since I’m not a fan of zombies, and blending that type of monster with teenage hijinks seemed to indicate the publisher was a bit desperate for attention. Now that the first issue is out, though, I have to say, it’s a pretty good read. Mostly because the kids shown here feel more like teens than the usual Archie stereotypes. Writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Archie Meets Glee, the planned Archie movie) knows […]

October 8, 2013 Johanna Other Publishers Leave a comment

Mixtape #4

Mixtape #4 will be out in November, for the general public, but attendees of this weekend’s New York Comic Con will be able to get it directly from author Brad Abraham. It’s the story of Siobhan, another high school student who finds that the right music can change your life. (That’s kind of the theme of the book.) As in previous issues, this chapter works just fine as a starting point — some of the supporting cast have appeared in […]

October 8, 2013 Johanna Dark Horse 4 comments

Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde #2

I was a little concerned, when I read Resident Alien: The Suicide Blonde #0, that the feds searching for our protagonist, Dr. Harry Vanderspeigle, would take up more of this miniseries than I wanted. I liked the idea of finding out more about how the alien came to understand our culture and settle in a small town, but I didn’t look forward to another guys-in-suits-chasing-around story. I’m pleased to say that this issue is just what I wanted. We do […]

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition

October 8, 2013 Johanna DCU Original Animation One comment

Batman: Dark Knight Returns Parts 1 and 2 Now Available in Single Package With New Extras

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment today released the Deluxe Edition of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (an original animated movie previously available as Part 1 (released September 2012) and Part 2 (January of this year)). As you’d expect, to tempt viewers into double-dipping, there’s more than just a “seamless combination” of the previously two-part animated film. There are also new bonus features: “a 70-minute Frank Miller retrospective, an all-new filmmaker commentary, [and] four exclusive collector cards with never-before-seen artwork”. You’ll also […]

October 7, 2013 Johanna Books About Comics Leave a comment

The DC Comics Guide to Creating Comics

I was a bit snarky about this title when it was announced, mentioning how there were previous books in this line covering the individual aspects of corporate comic book production (as well as a book on creating digitally). However, I realized that some of those books are more than a decade old, so it’s probably a good idea to bring out a more current volume. Then I read The DC Comics Guide to Creating Comics, and I realized that what […]

October 6, 2013 Johanna IDW / Top Shelf One comment

Monster on the Hill

It’s 1867, and every English town has its monster. While the townsfolk pretend to be scared when it comes down from the hill, it’s really part of a shared excitement, everyone doing their jobs and playing their parts. Except for Stoker-on-Avon, whose monster is depressed and mopey. He doesn’t attack the town, and the leaders want something better to improve morale and avoid the “enormous sighs and groans” that are all they get out of the pathetic beast. They send […]

October 6, 2013 Johanna Other Publishers Leave a comment

The Elwell Enigma

The Elwell Enigma, Rick Geary’s Kickstarted graphic novel, is exactly what I expected, fitting in nicely with his previous murder stories. The differences are minimal, although noticeable if you’re looking for them: This book is slimmer, 48 pages instead of 80 or so. It’s a self-covered hardcover, without a dust jacket. The paper stock is thinner, although nice and white. When examined very closely, the lettering is a little bit fuzzy. (I only noticed because I was reading the book […]

October 6, 2013 Johanna Drawn & Quarterly 4 comments

Woman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story

At first thought, the biography seems like an easy format to do as a comic. Just portray the family and background, select some key incidents, and you’re done. Except when you’re telling the story of Margaret Sanger, birth-control pioneer. Her life was so unique, fiery, and jam-packed with events that it’s hard to summarize it. Woman Rebel is a stunning read, an inspiring look back at a fight against ignorance and for women’s self-determination. Plus, author Peter Bagge made the […]

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