Comic Book Reviews
In depth critical reviews of comic books, graphic novels and more.
Priest regains the Black Panther throne: The World to Come #1 Review
In the spirit of virtual insanity, I’d suggest that Christopher Priest’s “The World to Come” series is, in fact, an attempt to prove he’s the rightful heir to the Marvel Black Panther throne, and Issue #1 is his “best right cross.”
The Final Countdown: Farmhand 22 Review
Tree and Andrea set out on a mission to rescue everyone’s favorite Russian child assassin Mikhail. Meanwhile, Thorne’s ultimate plan begins.
90’s Throwback: Mr. Terrific Year One Review
Our review of Mr. Terrific: Year One #1 unpacks Al Letson’s nuanced re-imagining, drawing parallels to Hardware.
Things Fall Apart in Our Bronze Faces Issue 3 Review
Bronze Faces #3 Written Shobo and Shof Coker, Illustrated by Alexandre Tefenkgi (Boom Studios, May 2025) Synopsis An explosive secret is finally revealed in the middle of Timi, Sango, and Gbonka’s latest heist! As their plans evaporate into turmoil, the crew scrambles...
The Beginning of the End: Farmhand #21 Review
Farmhand #21 Written and illustrated Robert Guillory; Colored by Jean-Francois Beaulieu Synopsis Farmhand returns for its pulse-pounding final arc! With Monica Thorne in complete control of Freetown, the surviving Jenkins family members prepare for their last stand....
Ride Along: The Power Company Recharged Review
The Power Company: Recharged #1 Written by Bryan Edward Hill, Illustrated by Khary Randolph, Alitha Martinez, Ray-Anthony Height Synopsis Spinning out of the events of Black Lightning and DC Power: Rise of the Power Company, Josiah Power and Jefferson Pierce lead the...
Sweating Blood and Tears: A Parable of the Talents Review
The accomplished creative team, who previously brought us Parable of the Sower, has once again found remarkable ways to amplify the dread and hope that form the bedrock of Butler’s storytelling.
Absolute Green Lantern #1: Beware the Black Hand!
Absolute Green Lantern #1 Written by Al Ewing, Illustrated by Jahnoy Lindsay (Marvel, April 2025) Synopsis Without the Corps...without the ring...without the willpower, what's left is the Absolute Green Lantern! When we first saw the preview images for Absolute...
Let Riri Cook: Ironheart Bad Chemistry Review
Ironheart: Bad Chemistry One-Shot Written by John Jennings, Illustrated by Jethro Morales (Marvel, 2025) Synopsis Following his debut writing Riri Williams in Free Comic Book Day 2023: Marvel’s Voices #1, writer John Jennings returns to the character for a brand-new...