The Resurrected #1 Carnouche Productions, 2017 Writer:Christian Carnouche This is a science fiction story, with modern political undertones. In particular, The Resurrected touches upon many contemporary issues in indigenous Australian relations. These heated topics, historical in origin but echoing into present-day Australian society, include Aboriginal deaths in custody, 19th century genocide of Aborigines by European … Read more
Umami #1-2 Writer: Ken Niimura This is a very quirky story, involving a quest for salt, gourmet cooking, talking animals, and the problem of being captured and eaten by wolves. The copy from the publisher reads as follows: Who said cooking was only for nourishing? Uma is a cheerful and determined girl from a remote … Read more
The Saga of the Jack of Spades #1-3 Nothing Works Entertainment Inc, 2017 Writer: Chase Kantor Canadian independent comic book publisher Nothing Works Entertainment has released the first three issues of fantasy epic, The Saga of Jack of Spades. We have two immediate observations about this title: 1. Game of Thrones, a series of novels … Read more
Judas #1 BOOM! Studios, December 2017 Writer: Jeff Loveless Judas is a new comic book series from American publisher BOOM! Studios. It focuses on a character based on Judas Escariot, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. The story is set after the events of his betrayal and suicide, and depicts the former disciple … Read more