Reviews 3/3/26

 

Barbarian Behind Bars #1 4/5

Being a huge Conan/anything sword and sorcery fan, I gave this a shot. It's about a barbarian in modern times getting arrested. The whole "who is uncivilized" vibe is strong with this one. Good enough to get me back for #2

 

 

Bleeding Hearts #1  3/5

One of two Vertigo titles I picked up this month. Different take on the zombie genre. Interesting.

 

 

End of Life #1 3.5/5

The other Vertigo title, this one about a smartass hitman who gets in trouble with the mob, and has to hide out at his dad's place, who he has a strained relationship with. 

 

Reviews 1/10/2026

 

Conan Scourge of the Serpent #4 3/5

Wrapping up this attempt to intertwine Robert E.Howard's characters Conan, King Kull & john Kirowan, a character of his I was unfamiliar with.

  

Ultimate Endgame #1  3.5/5

The Endgame with the Maker is here! I Don't think that Marvel's attempt to alternatively create their heroes is as good as DC's Absolute line,but it's still good.

Batman: Ark M #1  4.5/ 5

The Absolute version of Arkham Asylum.  Snyder is first and foremost a horror writer, so here ya go. 

 

Reviews 12/22/2025

 Barbaric : The Long Death #1   5/5 

Owen, Axe & Soren & Toro journey together to find the answers to their big questions.  Never thought barbarism and humor went so well together! Hilarious!

 

 

 

Absolute Batman 15 4.5/5

Absolute Joker! And Jock!  Snyder is really going for it,and it works!

 

 

Ordained #1  4/5 

well, this is obviously written for a streaming mini-series,but has a good premise.  

 

Reviews 12/6/2025

 Planet Death #2  3/5

So far a pretty simple story.  Colonial Marines invading a planet with instructions to "destroy the weapon." One survivor left to do so.... 

 

Assorted Crisis Events #6  5/5

Every time I read one of these, I can't believe it can be outdone.  But here we are.  Superb. 

 

Escape #4  4/5  

Well done analogy to WWII only with animals, as is par for the course these days.  

 

Reviews 11/11/2025

 Viking Moon #1 5/5  

 Hope this continues its' greatness.  Vikings. Native Americans. And...Werewolves!

 

Redcoat #15  5/5   

Speaking of keeping up greatness....This title has been consistently great!

Rook: Exodus 5/5  

Didn't want to be an all-Image review,but hey, quality counts!  Along with Redcoat, Johns has created a line all by himself. 

 

Reviews 10/25/2025

 Barbaric  The Black Knight #1 (one-shot)  3.5/5  

If an axe can talk, why not a flail?

 

The Invisible Man #3  5/5

Great series! What a difference a writer makes! This was not even on my radar when it comes to Universal Monsters, but it is now! 

The Pale Knight #6 4/5

The wrap-up to this little miniseries...Death always wins in the end. 

 

Reviews 9/26/2025

 Invisible Man #2  4/5

When I see Tynion on a book, that's a big tell for me. Doesn't disappoint at all.  

 

Skinbreaker #1  4.5/5

Interesting plot and hey, I'm a sucker for David Finch art. Kirkman too! 

  

The Unchosen #3  4/5 

At first I thought this was a run-of-the-mill story about kid whose parents are killed and who is recruited into into society to fight evil, but it's more than that. Fundamental choices and instinct.