Author: Aubrie

‘Ghosts of Starfall’ Comic Review

The problem with the first issue of anything is that there’s always an eighty percent chance it’s going to be boring and introductory. The first issue of Ghosts of Starfall isn’t boring, but it is very, very introductory. I understand

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Planet Comicon: Sexuality in Cosplay Panel

This year, Planet Comicon featured a panel of cosplayers addressing their profession and the rising issue of sexuality within it. The panel featured Monika Lee, Katie George, Chloe Dykstra, Abby Darkstar, and Zen Dragon (Keith Zen). Keith Zen mediated the discussion

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‘Monster Motors’ Comic Review

In my opinion revamping a classic is one of the hardest things a writer can try to do, but when they’re successful it’s also the most awesome thing they can do. Monster Motors: The Curse of Minivan Helsing part 1

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‘Warlord of Oz’ Comic Review

In another release by Grimm Fairy Tales, we return to the wonder world of Oz. This installment, named Warlord of Oz, diverts so far from the premise and characters of The Wizard of Oz that I wouldn’t even call it

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‘Diamond Island’ Comic Review

Coming from the aptly named Ethics Comics, Diamond Island is the story of a young man who, upon flopping out of the family business, follows the promises of riches far across the sea. This comic is everything you could want

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‘Unbeatable’ Comic Book Review

Written in flashback form, Matthias Wolf’s Unbeatable is a cleverly constructed encounter with ancient mythology in modern times. The comic is based on the idea of Heimdall, the guardian of Asgard, but focuses on his new-age son and the hardships

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‘Tales of Mr. Rhee’ Comic Review

At first glance Tales of Mr. Rhee didn’t look like my sort of comic, but I’m notorious for judging books by their covers. I’m also astoundingly bull-headed, so even my hastily (and often incorrectly) formed opinions rarely change. With these

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‘End Times’ Book Review

End Times by Anna Schumacher is an imaginative take on the rapture in accordance with the Christian Bible. In the beginning of the book, Daphne Peyton, who recently escaped a terrible home life, moves to the failing town, Carbon County,

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‘Red Rising’ Book Review

I’m going to admit how stupid I am because when I was handed a copy of Red Rising I saw how long it was, how small the print was, and how cliche the cover was and immediatly thought ‘oh no,

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‘Plume’ Comic Book Review

Let me begin by saying this is the first comic book I’ve ever read and I couldn’t have found a better one to start with. K. Lynn Smith’s Plume begins in the wild west where the free-spirited spitfire protagonist, Vesper

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