The Last Barbarians #3
I sense there will be some more twists and turns along the way but three issues in and the plot has developed. The stakes have been raised and the tension still continues.
Trading Options: Star Trek Lower Decks
If you love Star Trek then this trade is for you. It’s visually appealing with solid lettering and a fun plot with humour, heart and references. Anyone who enjoys Lower Decks will enjoy this as it does feel like another episode, a bonus one if you will
Black Cloak #4
Black Cloak has woven the backstory into all the issues so far but this issue really feels like it digs into the core of things
Time Before Time #22
The reason it’s such a good issue is that is shows some of the awesome ways reader investment can pay off. I am invested.
Review: X-O Manowar: Unconquered #2
“This issue builds on everything from issue one. There’s tension, a good emotional core and art with a great distinct style. This is a solid continuation of the X-O legend so far.”
Review: Black Cloak #3
“Issue #3 of Black Cloak takes us deeper both into the world, into the plot and most interestingly into the partnership of Phaedra and Pax.”
Review: The Last Barbarians #2
“This second issue is as packed as the first, perhaps more so. The world expands and the plot gets thicker. There’s some real twists and turns and a cliffhanger ending. Really it’s a very solid second issue all around. It’s what you want from a second issue. I enjoyed it possibly more than the first issue.”
Review: Time Before Time #21
“People often talk about page turners. Well Time Before Time has always been something of a page turner for me. That’s especially true this issue. The tension! The action! The politics! The ending! There is so much in this I dare anyone to try and put it down for more than a minute. Things this issue did not let up and goodness. What I love is that amongst the tension and action there’s still decent character moments and little bits of world building.”
Review: X-O Manowar: Unconquered #1
“This is a solid take on the character and one that holds a lot of potential. It’s drawing on some of the classic X-O history and tropes and very much understands both those things. I’m looking forward to more and hopeful of what we’ll see in future issues.”
Review: Phantom Road #1
“I was surprised when I reached the end of the issue, I was just sure there was going to be more of it and perhaps more importantly, I wanted more of it.”
Review: Kroma #1-3
“Gorgeous art complements the fantasy world creating something beautiful and exciting.”
Review: Local Man #1
“It’s hard to say just where Local Man is heading after only one issue, but with a great creative team and an interesting premise I’m eager to see where Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs will take Jack’s story.”
World Book Day: Getting kids into comics
The first Thursday of March is World Book Day in the UK. The whole idea is to promote reading for pleasure for kids. Schools are pretty active with it many doing events and encouraging dressing up as book characters. Of course many of these characters turn out to be those from comic books but how do you encourage kids to read comics? Or why should you?
Celebrating 30 Years of Bloodshot
February 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of one of Valiant’s most enduring and popular characters, the nanite infused programmable killer turned anti-hero Bloodshot! He’s a favourite here at Bigger Than Capes, so we wanted to take some time out to shine a spotlight on the character and draw attention to some of his greatest hits.
Review: Book of Shadows #4
Book of Shadows has been a decent team up book. The conclusion worked for me. It also left me interested in seeing more. It’s a shame we’ve had to wait awhile for the conclusion but it ends satisfyingly. Now all four issues are put I’d say that reading all of them back to back would be of benefit. Either way it’s worth taking a trip on the supernatural side of Valiant.
Review: Black Cloak #2
This is a solid second issue with a lot of highlights. I enjoyed learning more about Phaedra, more clues in the murder case and the hints of further intrigue. Black Cloak is shaping up to be a solid mystery in a fantasy setting book with an interesting central protagonist.
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