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It’s been quite a while since Heavy Vinyl was first launched back in the summer of 2017, and with some time between installments it’s understandable that a few details from the series had slipped my mind. But getting back to the series instantly reminded me what I liked about it: a diverse, crime-fighting girl gang of music fanatics makes for an interesting cast of characters with a plot that can change direction at a moment's notice.

It’s been quite a while since Heavy Vinyl was first launched back in the summer of 2017, and with some time between installments it’s understandable that a few details from the series had slipped my mind. But getting back to the series instantly reminded me what I liked about it: a diverse, crime-fighting girl gang of music fanatics makes for an interesting cast of characters with a plot that can change direction at a moment's notice.

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‘Heavy Vinyl Vol. 2: Y2K-O!’ review

Everything that was enjoyable from the first volume with an extra helping of late '90s nostalgia.

By Zachary WhittakerApril 16, 2020

Batman takes the fight to Lex Luthor in Part 2 of "Hardware!"

Batman takes the fight to Lex Luthor in Part 2 of "Hardware!"

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Batman: The Adventures Continue #2 Review

'It's the sound of the future, Batman.'

By Nathan SimmonsApril 15, 2020

Out this week is a new Panel Syndicate series by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martín, and Muntsa Vicent that's all kinds of fun if you're into detective stories. Entitled Friday, this series is about a girl named Friday (naturally) who goes back home from college and finds herself in another detective project with her childhood friend, Lancelot Jones. The two solved crimes as kids, and it appears the occult is up to something in her hometown. Set during Christmas time, the series aims to reveal what it's like when crime-solving children grow up, when hidden feelings may amount to real conflict, and what it means to be the sidekick again when it's not your natural place anymore.

Out this week is a new Panel Syndicate series by Ed Brubaker, Marcos Martín, and Muntsa Vicent that's all kinds of fun if you're into detective stories. Entitled Friday, this series is about a girl named Friday (naturally) who goes back home from college and finds herself in another detective project with her childhood friend, Lancelot Jones. The two solved crimes as kids, and it appears the occult is up to something in her hometown. Set during Christmas time, the series aims to reveal what it's like when crime-solving children grow up, when hidden feelings may amount to real conflict, and what it means to be the sidekick again when it's not your natural place anymore.

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Friday #1 Review

This book captures the vulnerability of coming home, brandishing nostalgic vibes in an atmospheric package.

By David BrookeApril 15, 2020

Right now, you most likely have some time to get caught up with new things in pop culture and also revisit old favorites in your collection. Now that comic books have started to gain more popularity and attention, we are continuing to see our characters leave the four color pages and make the leap to screens both small and big. Luckily, Nightwing and the Titans have been given a show on the DC Universe app, and with season 2 we have seen some changes.

Right now, you most likely have some time to get caught up with new things in pop culture and also revisit old favorites in your collection. Now that comic books have started to gain more popularity and attention, we are continuing to see our characters leave the four color pages and make the leap to screens both small and big. Luckily, Nightwing and the Titans have been given a show on the DC Universe app, and with season 2 we have seen some changes.

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‘Nightwing: Year One’ Retro Review

As the live action Titans show brings Nightwing to the screen, let's relive his Year One.

By Christopher FraneyApril 15, 2020

They say before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Well in the new DC graphic novel Anti/Hero, that statement is lived out literally. Writers Kate Karyus Quinn and Demitria Lunetta along with artist Maca Gil have crafted a delightful coming-of-age story about two thirteen year-old girls from opposite sides of East Gotham City. One wants nothing more than to be a hero while the other uses her unique talents to get what she needs by any means necessary. When a freak accident ends with the two of them switching bodies, the real fun begins.

They say before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes. Well in the new DC graphic novel Anti/Hero, that statement is lived out literally. Writers Kate Karyus Quinn and Demitria Lunetta along with artist Maca Gil have crafted a delightful coming-of-age story about two thirteen year-old girls from opposite sides of East Gotham City. One wants nothing more than to be a hero while the other uses her unique talents to get what she needs by any means necessary. When a freak accident ends with the two of them switching bodies, the real fun begins.

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‘Anti/Hero’ Review

Two unlikely heroes swap bodies after a freak accident.

By Ronnie GorhamApril 15, 2020

The comic book industry is on hold, but many folks including myself are hoping digital is where comics can thrive during these uncertain times. Comixology is a major provider of digital comics, especially new titles every week. Since their operation has always been digital there's nothing stopping them from releasing their latest titles. Enter Magdalene Visaggio and artist Claudia Aguirre's new, Comixology Original five-part mini-series, Lost on Planet Earth. If you need a new single-issue comic book fix, this might be your cup of tea.

The comic book industry is on hold, but many folks including myself are hoping digital is where comics can thrive during these uncertain times. Comixology is a major provider of digital comics, especially new titles every week. Since their operation has always been digital there's nothing stopping them from releasing their latest titles. Enter Magdalene Visaggio and artist Claudia Aguirre's new, Comixology Original five-part mini-series, Lost on Planet Earth. If you need a new single-issue comic book fix, this might be your cup of tea.

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Lost on Planet Earth #1 Review

A strong, character-driven story with a unique problem to overcome that many will relate to.

By David BrookeApril 15, 2020

When TKO Studios launched in 2019, they aimed to disrupt the comic book publishing business. And while their method of “binge-releasing” titles in complete, six-issue story arcs is certainly a unique and refreshing publishing model, it would all be for naught if the series themselves lacked in quality. Luckily for TKO, the majority of their titles have been met with acclaim from readers and critics alike, and Goodnight Paradise is no exception. With Goodnight Paradise, writer Joshua Dysart, artist Alberto Ponticelli, and colorist Giulia Brusco have crafted a grimy, unsettling, and deeply thought-provoking spin on the murder mystery genre that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.

When TKO Studios launched in 2019, they aimed to disrupt the comic book publishing business. And while their method of “binge-releasing” titles in complete, six-issue story arcs is certainly a unique and refreshing publishing model, it would all be for naught if the series themselves lacked in quality. Luckily for TKO, the majority of their titles have been met with acclaim from readers and critics alike, and Goodnight Paradise is no exception. With Goodnight Paradise, writer Joshua Dysart, artist Alberto Ponticelli, and colorist Giulia Brusco have crafted a grimy, unsettling, and deeply thought-provoking spin on the murder mystery genre that will stay with readers long after they turn the final page.

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‘Goodnight Paradise’ review: a dark, unsettling, and unforgettable murder mystery

An incredibly unique murder-mystery story that you should not miss.

By Connor ChristiansenApril 14, 2020

The crossover event of 2019 has recently been released as a collection. For many readers this is a no-brainer, but you may be asking yourself -- is it good, how does it read, and do I need to be familiar with the Black Hammer universe of understand it? Answers are: Yes, great, nope. It's no surprise this book works thanks to Jeff Lemire and Michael Walsh leading the way on the title. Both creators have proven they can capture good character dynamics within an action/adventure paced to perfection. This five-part series is a great introduction to the Black Hammer characters, but also a fun romp that'll make you want a sequel.

The crossover event of 2019 has recently been released as a collection. For many readers this is a no-brainer, but you may be asking yourself -- is it good, how does it read, and do I need to be familiar with the Black Hammer universe of understand it? Answers are: Yes, great, nope. It's no surprise this book works thanks to Jeff Lemire and Michael Walsh leading the way on the title. Both creators have proven they can capture good character dynamics within an action/adventure paced to perfection. This five-part series is a great introduction to the Black Hammer characters, but also a fun romp that'll make you want a sequel.

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Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! Review

A good lead-in to the Black Hammer universe.

By David BrookeApril 14, 2020

Joe Quesada was hesitant to green-light the original Annihilation, Keith Giffen's sweeping space opera that solidified Annihilus as a top tier threat and molded Richard Ryder's Nova into the universe's greatest hero. He thought the whole thing taking place off-Earth made it unrelatable, and nobody would care. Just like that huge flop from the '70s no one remembers; I think it was called Star Wars or something.

Joe Quesada was hesitant to green-light the original Annihilation, Keith Giffen's sweeping space opera that solidified Annihilus as a top tier threat and molded Richard Ryder's Nova into the universe's greatest hero. He thought the whole thing taking place off-Earth made it unrelatable, and nobody would care. Just like that huge flop from the '70s no one remembers; I think it was called Star Wars or something.

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‘Annihilation: Scourge’ review

Worthy of the esteemed mantle?

By Russ DoblerApril 13, 2020

As much as I love the X-Men, I’ve often struggled to find a good starting point with the comics (with the exception of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s Astonishing X-Men, which I would recommend to anyone). Despite the number of relaunches that the X-Men have gone through in the last decade, the “Dawn of X” relaunch grabbed my attention, beginning with Jonathan Hickman writing the House of X/Powers of X crossover event that set up the new status quo for mutantdom.

As much as I love the X-Men, I’ve often struggled to find a good starting point with the comics (with the exception of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday’s Astonishing X-Men, which I would recommend to anyone). Despite the number of relaunches that the X-Men have gone through in the last decade, the “Dawn of X” relaunch grabbed my attention, beginning with Jonathan Hickman writing the House of X/Powers of X crossover event that set up the new status quo for mutantdom.

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X-Men by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 1 Review

Hickman reinvents the X-Men while remembering what makes them so special.

By Rory WildingApril 10, 2020

Gotham High recasts the many of the characters we know and love from Batman's side of the DCU as teenagers. The resulting story mixes the soap operatic drama of something like Gossip Girl or Riverdale with the occasionally misguided heroics of a young Bruce Wayne — with wonderful results.

Gotham High recasts the many of the characters we know and love from Batman's side of the DCU as teenagers. The resulting story mixes the soap operatic drama of something like Gossip Girl or Riverdale with the occasionally misguided heroics of a young Bruce Wayne — with wonderful results.

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‘Gotham High’ Review: the teen Bat-drama you didn’t know you needed

The Dark Knight goes back to school.

By Nathan SimmonsApril 8, 2020

After decades of Batman stories across various mediums, everyone has their own idea about what the Caped Crusader is about (I’ve written about this in two recent articles re-examining Batman Begins and Batman v Superman) -- more specifically, everyone has their own idea about how their version of Batman's story would end. When it comes to comics, while The Dark Knight Returns is the one most readers would look at -- even if the diminishing sequels don't do justice to that comic’s legacy -- writers like Grant Morrison show that the Bat’s end is just as interpretative as the character himself, as is the case with Last Knight on Earth, which is meant to be Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo capstone to their eight-plus year Bat-run.

After decades of Batman stories across various mediums, everyone has their own idea about what the Caped Crusader is about (I’ve written about this in two recent articles re-examining Batman Begins and Batman v Superman) -- more specifically, everyone has their own idea about how their version of Batman's story would end. When it comes to comics, while The Dark Knight Returns is the one most readers would look at -- even if the diminishing sequels don't do justice to that comic’s legacy -- writers like Grant Morrison show that the Bat’s end is just as interpretative as the character himself, as is the case with Last Knight on Earth, which is meant to be Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo capstone to their eight-plus year Bat-run.

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Batman: Last Knight on Earth Review

A terrific send-off for both Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo that celebrates their time with the Dark Knight.

By Rory WildingApril 8, 2020

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