World Comic Book Review

25th April 2024

I am Groot #1 (Review)

I am Groot #1 Marvel Comics, May 2017 Writer: Christopher Hastings “I am Groot” is a new comic book mini-series from US publisher Marvel Comics that serves as a tie-in to the recent “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” motion picture from Marvel studios. Similar to the “Rocket Raccoon” comic book (which we have reviewed … Read more

Opportunity Wasted: Jean Grey #1 (Review)

Jean Grey #1 Marvel Comics, May 2017 Writer: Dennis Hopeless “Jean Grey” #1 is a new comic book series from American publisher Marvel Comics. The title focuses on the powerful psionic mutant named Jean Grey, one of the founding members of the superhero team called the X-Men. However, as the introductory pages make it clear … Read more

Deadpool: Bad Blood (Review)

Deadpool: Bad Blood Marvel Comics, May 2017 Writers: Rob Liefeld, Chris Sims, Chad Bowers There are two common (and easily-corrected through a rapid Google search) misconceptions about US publisher Marvel Comics’ very popular character property, “Deadpool”. First, that the character was created by artist/writer Rob Liefeld, a man who was both prolific and controversial for … Read more

Luke Cage #1 (Review)

Luke Cage #1 Marvel Comics, May 2017 Writer: David Walker “Luke Cage” is a new comic book series from American publisher Marvel Comics that focuses on an African American superhero, an ex-convict that gained indestructible skin and enhanced strength after taking part in a secret government experiment in exchange for a commuted sentence. The Luke … Read more