Author: Alex Ampadu

‘Kingsway West #1’ Comic Review

The rules of genre as they apply to comics have never been set in stone. For years, writers have experimented with genre-blending, achieving various degrees of success. Experimenting with genre is similar to testing out food combinations. I once had

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‘Adventure Time Comics’ #1 Comic Review

Not all cartoons are meant for children. It’s common belief that cartoons are kids’ stuff, animation is meant solely for a younger audience. However, there are many adults who enjoy animation and many creators have crafted cartoons with this in

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‘Kim & Kim #1’ Comic Review

Written by Magdalene Visaggiol; Art by Eva Cabrera; Coloring Claudia Aguirre; Covers by: Tess Fowler with Kiki Jenkins, Devaki Neogi The world of comics is changing. Writers and artists are crafting narratives that ignore traditional story tropes, much to the enjoyment

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‘Lucas Stand #1’ Comic Review

Written by: Kurt Sutter and Caitlin Kittredge; Art by: Jesus Hervas; Coloring by: Adam Metcalfe; Lettering by: Jim Campbell There are many essential elements one must consider when crafting a good story. Theme and setting, plot and dialogue… many threads

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‘4001 A.D. #1’ Comic Review

The battle for comic book supremacy has always been a two-horse race. Like behemoths poised to siege a city, comic publishers Marvel and DC have always been rivals in the world of illustrated fiction. For years fans and critics have

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‘Micronauts #1’ Comic Review

written by Cullen Bunn; art by David Baldeon, Fico Ossio, Max Dunbar, Jack Lawrence, David Garcia Cruz, Joana Lafuente, Thomas Deer and John-Paul Bove They don’t make action figures like they used to. Debuting in 1976, toy manufacturer Mego released

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Dept H #1 Review

Story and Art by Matt Kindt, Colors by Sharlene Kindt Matt Kindt is no stranger to complex storytelling. His acclaimed series Mind MGMT was a layered spy-thriller that served readers an intricate plot-line that was critically celebrated. Kindt is skilled

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‘Baltimore: Empty Graves’ #1 Comic Review

Story by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden, art by Peter Bergting Mike Mignola likes to scare people. From Hellboy to B.P.R.D., Mignola has created a vast body of work that celebrates the grotesque and morose. By experimenting with atypical character

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