World Comic Book Review

29th March 2024

Absolute Power: The Unworthy Thor #1 (review)

The Unworthy Thor #1 Marvel Comics, January 2017 Writer: Jason Aaron Over the course of the past four years, comic book writer Jason Aaron has taken a creatively stagnant title, Marvel Comics’ “Thor”, and radically increased sales which, amongst other commercial successes, caused Marvel Comics to engage Mr Aaron on an exclusive basis. The decision … Read more

Nevera Tales: Elisa and Aston (review)

“Nevera Tales: Elisa and Aston” Tiger Crab Studios, January 2018 Writer: Daniel Bishop “If you live long enough, you will know that it is pointless to ask mortals what they want, the answer will always be shallow and inauthentic. Simply listen to the music in their voice, where their eyes wander, and where they keep … Read more

Civil War II: Ultimates #12 (review)

Civil War II: Ultimates #12 (review) Marvel Comics, October 2016 Writer: Al Ewing American publisher Marvel Comics is presently winding up an internal cross-title promotional event called “Civil War II” which, again, explores the concept of altruistic superheroes fighting each other. This time the trigger is the use of prophetic vision by a new character … Read more

The Oppressive Stink: Justice League #1 Rebirth – Directors’ Cut

“Justice League #1 Rebirth – Directors’ Cut” DC Comics, December 2016 Writer: Bryan Hitch Most people have heard of London’s famous river, the Thames. Another prominent river in London was called the Fleet River (Fleet Street, the home of London’s newspaper industry, is named after the Fleet River). During Roman times, the Fleet River was … Read more