Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 3rd, 2012
Image Comics sent us the following teaser image with no press release, no info whatsoever. Whatever it is, this does not look good for Rick and the rest of The Walking Dead family. Remember, The Walking Dead TV show, based on Robert Kirkman’s hit comic comes back to AMC next week on February 12th, just a few days before Valentine’s Day. Nothing says true love like zombies trying to kill your love ones!
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 1st, 2012
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. My favorite was Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes #3 by Gabriel Hardman
BATMAN AND ROBIN #5 - Cover by Patrick Gleason
There’s a devil on Robin’s shoulder – and his name is Nobody!
Batman and Robin’s relationship gets pushed to the breaking point as Nobody insinuates himself into Damian’s life and tries to make him see that Bruce’s plan to battle crime is...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on January 23rd, 2012
It is Monday and new comics come out in a few days. You know what book you need to pick up this week? The Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterred #1 from Image comics. David Hine and Shaky Kane are back, even after the fight in the Shaky Kane Unravelled Mockumentary. We got David Hine talking to us about what’s like working for Image comics and the other two major comic companies. We find how other Image creators have made an impact on his life. We also talk about his upcoming story line in The Darkness from Top Cow and his upcoming...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on January 6th, 2012
Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips have really brought us some great work. This team of Writer and Artist have explored the seedy underbelly of various criminals with Criminal and have shown us a super hero world run amok with Incognito. Now they are back again to spin a new tale in Image Comics Fatale! I don’t want to spoil anything so if you haven’t read the book please I highly recommend you go read it first, as it is a fun read! When you are ready to continue come back and read my review of one of my MOST anticipated...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 12th, 2011
You want to know one of the best comics you should be reading? Reed Gunther #6, by Chris Houghton and Shane Houghton, from Image comics. I know what you’re saying: “But it’s issue six, and I haven’t read the previous five issues!” That’s fine, because this is a one-shot that explains how Reed (The Cowboy) met up with Sterling (The Bear).
Without giving too much detail about this issue, we find out that Reed had a hard time following in his father’s footsteps as a young child. Yet Chris Houghton...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 8th, 2011
We love Jonathan Hickman and Image Comics here at Comic Impact so we are more then excited about this new project called THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS. Image was kind enough to send us some early artwork and press release.
Berkeley, CA – 8 December 2011 – What if the union of a generation’s brightest minds like Albert Einstein and Robert Oppenheimer was not a signal for optimism, but foreboding? What if everything… went wrong?
In the year 1945, the atomic bomb proved its capacity for immense devastation, but what if the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 5th, 2011
The Eisner winner for Best Continuing Series is back - that’s right,Chew #22 hits comics shop this week. This is part two of the Major League story arc. If you have not read part one, make sure to check out my review of Chew #21. Ok good, now you know what’s going on in the previous issue, right? Because I don’t want you to tell me I spoiled this book for you.
First of all, when you’re talking about Chew, you have to give it up to Rob Guillory: that man is amazing. Sure, I know John Layman is the mastermind...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 1st, 2011
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. My favorite was Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive #525. by Francesco Francavilla.
AVENGERS ORIGINS: ANT-MAN AND WASP #1 - Cover by Marko Djurdjevic
The scientist’s name is Hank Pym. The socialite’s is Janet Van Dyne. Both are haunted by personal tragedy and the burning need to…avenge!It’s insect love, Marvel-style, as we revisit the unlikely origin...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on November 17th, 2011
If you’re new to the world of comics, you may know the name Robert Kirkman from the AMC’s hit TV show “Walking Dead.” But did you know he has an amazing ongoing book over at Image? Well if you did, good for you; if not, welcome to a review of Invincible #85. Would #85 make you a fan of Invincible after you’re done reading it? Find out in this Advanced Review!
First off, let me just say WOW and great job to everyone who works on Invincible to hit such a BIG number as 85. That is very impressive...
Posted by Matthew Todd, on October 28th, 2011
Hey everyone! I’m Matt and I am here to give you all the news making its way around the comic blogosphere.With all the excitement cooling down from New York Comic Con. This was a lighter week in terms of announcements and news but there was still some really cool stuff, including the fact that we are getting a Criminal movie…Written by Ed Brubaker!!!! So sit back relax and enjoy this week’s installment of The Impact.
Brubaker to Adapt Coward For the Big Screen
Avenging Spider-Man Pre-orders Top 100,000. Marvel...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 26th, 2011
When I talk about comics, there is one comic that I talk about a lot more than others and that is Richard Starkings’s ELEPHANTMEN from Image comics. The book is full of amazing artists. However, there is an artist who I feel a lot of people don’t know who he is. That is shame because of how amazingly talented he is, and his name is Boo Cook.
Some of our UK readers on this site may know his work on 2000 AD, an amazing weekly British science fiction-oriented comic. This is where you can find one of my favorite European...
Posted by Matthew Todd, on October 14th, 2011
Hey everyone! Matt here, to give you all the news making its way around the comic blogosphere. Sit back, relax and enjoy the latest installment of The Impact
DC Comics Sells 5 MILLION COMICS in Six Weeks. New Digital Combo Pack
This week we learned that in the six weeks since DC Relaunch began they have sold over five million comics.Seriously the numbers are fantastic, Justice League over 250,000 copies, Action Comics, Batman, both over 200,000 copies, The Flash 150,000 copies, Aquaman, Batgirl, and Wonder Woman all over...
Posted by Susan Damon, on October 7th, 2011
Muahahaha! It’s October, which means it’s time to get scared! As a special treat, I (Susan) will be bringing you some awesome features with my favorite horror creators, including a special VIDEO version of “Horror on the 13th” with a very special co-host.
All that stuff is what’s to come. Right now we have an interview with the creators of one of my favorite books out - Undying Love. Tomm Coker and Daniel Freedman are as fantastic and fun as their Image title. However, they are much less scary.
Did...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 5th, 2011
One of my favorite comics is Chew. You may have heard us talking about it here at Comic Impact; after all, it has been the pick of the week four times. We talked to both John Layman and Rob Guillory this year at Comic-Con, when they won the Eisner Award for “Best Continuing Series,” and last year when they won the Eisner for “Best New Series.” Now Chew is about to start its new story arc, called Major League. Find out what I think of this first part of a five-issue story.
First off: WOW, Guillory’s...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 4th, 2011
Berkeley, CA – 4 October 2011 – The wild west adventures of Reed Gunther, Sterling, Starla, and all of Shane and Chris Houghton’s colorful characters will be gathered together into their first trade paperback from Image Comics this November with the arrival of Shane and Chris Houghton’s REED GUNTHER, VOL. 1 TP. This colorful collection of excitement, friendship, and adventure is guaranteed to be fun for folks of all ages!
“This is a big collection of excitement, adventure, and goofy bear-riding cowboy...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on October 1st, 2011
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. My favorite was ELEPHANTMEN #35 Boo Cook.
ABE SAPIEN: THE DEVIL DOES NOT JEST #1 - Cover by Dave Johnson
Buried in a demonologist’s basement is a deep, dark family secret, where horrific occult practices prove to be life threatening for Abe Sapien.
AMERICAN VAMPIRE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #4 (OF 5) - Cover by Sean Murphy
Vampire hunters Felicia Book and Cash McCogan...
Posted by Matthew Todd, on September 23rd, 2011
Hey everyone! Matt here, to give you all the news making its way around the comic blogosphere in this installment of The Impact.
Superfan Mike Meyer’s Superman Collection Recovered. Thief Arrested.
UPDATE: Last week in The Impact I wrote about Superman fan, Mike Meyer,
Courtesy of stltoday. Everyone should take a moment and send some good thoughts to Mr. Mike Meyer. Mike is a 48 year old Superman fan. Mike collects social security for mental disability and works part time at McDonald’s to supplement his income. An acquaintance...
Posted by Susan Damon, on September 13th, 2011
I feel like I always start these the same way. I’m becoming set in my ways, and that is never a good thing. Don’t worry. I’m not going to pull what the DC Universe did and change your whole lives. However, I am going to do something a little different here at “Horror on the 13th.” I am going to talk a little bit about the horror industry, which I find to be a fascinating one. I think that it has the biggest gap between the good stuff and the bad stuff. Say what you want about horror, but the good stuff is terrifying...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 9th, 2011
I love a good political drama, such as the new film The Debt, but I am not here to give you a review of that film. I am here to talk to you about the new book from Image comics called Pigs, by Nate Cosby and Ben McCool and the amazing artist Breno Temura. No, it is not the story of the three little pigs. It is the a story of a second-generation KGB Cuban sleeper cell who is here to overthrow the U.S. government.
I know some people may look at this book as anti-American propaganda. But it is not - it is a very important part of...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 8th, 2011
Image Comics has just send over this press release. About the upcoming The Infinite #3 by Robert Kirkman and Rob Liefeld with a very SEXY cover by J.Scott Campbell.
THE INFINITE J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Kirkman & Liefeld’s The Infinite #3 to Feature New Variant Cover
Berkeley, CA – 8 September 2011 – THE INFINITE team has once again gotten one of the industry’s most celebrated talents to contribute a gorgeous variant cover to their action-packed science fiction hit. Now Image Comics has announced that next month...
Posted by Susan Damon, on August 30th, 2011
Simon finally found Susan and Sheldon, so they are all back for the August edition of “Did You Catch All That?” It turned into a nice welcoming of the “New 52” this month as we said good bye to some DC books and welcomed others. Simon has issues with Detective Comics #881, while Susan paid tribute to all her DC ladies in “Girl on Girls.” Sheldon stayed true to his Marvel roots, picking Punisher as his issue and giving his two cents about Fear Itself. Meanwhile, Susan showed some love for the Doctor Who Annual,...
Posted by Matthew Todd, on August 24th, 2011
During last week’s episode of Breaking Bad, AMC started airing these super short and super creepy teasers for The Walking Dead. It kind of snuck up on me, we are only about a month and a half away from the second season premiere. I’m curious to see how the show will progress now that show runner, executive producer, writer, director, Frank Darabont is no longer on the show. Hopefully the show will maintain it’s high quality as we make our way through the 13-episode season. One way or the other we will...
Posted by Susan Damon, on August 12th, 2011
You may have noticed that Susan has been wearing a very unique and awesome. Have you figured out what character she was cosplaying? Come on people! Susan is Cassie Hack of Hack/Slash!!! Here we have Susan in all her Cassie Hack gear, talking to the man who created this amazing character. Tim Seeley talks his book and the casting of Cassie (clearly it should be Susan), as well as gives us insight as to what it’s like to write an awesome woman.
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 11th, 2011
Alright ComicImpact fans (and fans of fun). It’s time for a new contest! This time around, we’re giving away what we like to call “The Reed Gunther Starter Kit.” What is Reed Gunther? For more on that, you need to watch our video with Shane and Chris Houghton, creators of the most fun book to read since Chew.
Ok, so you watched the video, right? I’m sure now you want to know what ”The Reed Gunther Starter Kit” is. Well ComicImpact fans, here is the breakdown:
Reed Gunther #1...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 11th, 2011
Do you enjoy Doctor Who? What about H.P. Lovecraft? Then I have found the perfect book for you! It’s called Witch Doctor, from Skybound, an imprint of Image Comics.
Join us as we talk with its creators, Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketnet. We find out a bit more about Dr. Vincent Morrow and where the idea came from. Then we get into the future of this book.
This is one book you don’t want to miss, especially if you’re a fan of the horror genre.
Posted by Christina Flores, on August 10th, 2011
Can being depressed be entertaining? If you are reading Image’s Li’l Depressed Boy by S. Steven Stuble, you know the answer is yes. If you aren’t reading this book, shame on you. I had the opportunity to talk with Struble about where he came up with the idea and where he is taking the story. Find out if music influences Struble’s writing, or if his writing influences music. This is one of those books you can’t judge by its cover, or title. This is something we can all relate to. I mean, who hasn’t...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on August 9th, 2011
Hey Comic Impact friends! It’s Tuesday and it’s time for this week’s Trade Tuesday! Sorry we missed the last couple of weeks, but you know how things get when there’s that San Diego Comic Con. It sure was a lot of fun and I was able to pick up a lot of trades to review for the next few weeks. One trade that I was very happy to get my grubby little mitts on was Screamland. If you’ve been paying attention, you probably noticed that we’ve mentioned the new ongoing series once or twice on the Podcast....
Posted by Ken Zeider, on August 9th, 2011
I love classic monster movies and I hate Twilight. Luckily for me, there’s a comic book that caters to those distinct traits, Screamland from Image Comics. It’s the story of a bunch of classic monster characters who made their living acting in horror movies and now have trouble getting steady work. During the San Diego Comic Con this year we happened to run into the co-writer, Christopher Sebela. He was nice enough to take time out of his busy schedule and talk to us all about this awesome comic book series. If you’re...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on August 8th, 2011
I hope you wonderful people love video interviews, because we got a ton of ‘em for ya! That’s right, Comic Impact was at the San Diego Comic Con, and we talked with as many people as we could. If you were involved in making a comic book, you probably talked to us. One of the first interviews we did at the con this year was with the amazingly talented artist, Jason Howard. You may know him from the Astounding Wolfman, or probably Super Dinosaur. If you’ve seen his work, you know it’s great, so check out...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 2nd, 2011
Hey Comic Impact do you enjoy cowboys? What about bears? Then I have the perfect book for you! It’s called Reed Gunther, and it’s the story of a cowboy and his bear named Sterling.
Join us as we talk to Shane and Chris Houghton about their comic book for all ages, which has hit big time at Image Comics after its humble beginnings
Find out what it’s like working with your brother on a comic book. We also discuss some of the best western movies of all time. Does Simon give an idea the boys may use in a upcoming...
Posted by Susan Damon, on August 2nd, 2011
As Susan wandered around San Diego Comic-Con, she came across the amazingly talented duo of Mark Sable and Paul Azaceta. They write and draw, respectively, the Image book Graveyard of Empires, which you may have heard of from Susan’s raving reviews here on ComicImpact. Watch as Susan gets to the bottom of their inspiration for the story and how they managed such an amazing twist to a classic war story.
Susan Damon
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 1st, 2011
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. My favorite was Detective Comics #880 - Cover by JOCK.
Amazing Spider-Man #665 - Cover by Paolo Rivera & Michael Lark
“INFESTED” ENDS WITH SPIDEY AT THE “CROSSROADS”
As Spider-Man, he’s a member of the FF and TWO different Avengers teams. As Peter Parker, he works all hours on his dream job at Horizon Labs. That doesn’t leave him...
Posted by Susan Damon, on August 1st, 2011
I’m sure that you all have watched my video where I interviewed the awesome guy behind Undying Love (if you haven’t, just nod and pretend like you did, then watch it later). They were nice enough to give me a copy of issue four that came out on July 27, and I just love it. If you are a fan of a vampire love story done right, then please read this series by Image Comics. Seriously, this is really good stuff. I have always been a sucker for a toxic romance, but this one blows those stories out of the park! No wonder Warner...
Posted by Susan Damon, on July 28th, 2011
I have mentioned time and time again that Undying Love is one of the best horror books out there. Well, while I was down at San Diego Comic-Con, I got the chance to talk to the creators, Tomm Coker and Daniel Freedman. Not only are they two of the most creative minds in the comic world, they are also super nice guys. Watch as I talk to them about where they got the idea for this epic tale and when we can all go see it on the big screen!
Susan Damon
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Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 26th, 2011
What do John Layman and Rob Guillory do after winning the Eisner Award for ’Best Continuing Series’ They talk to ComicImpact.com! That’s right, the team who gives us Chew from Image Comics takes time from their busy schedule. Watch us talk with them about the future of the book and get news about what happens to your favorite characters in the upcoming year. Layman mentions a bit about the T.V. show based on one of ComicImpact’s favorite comics, and we also find out more about who comes up with...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 8th, 2011
Last week there was a new Previews Magazine from Diamond Comics, so it’s time for Looking Forward September 2011
In case you’re not sure, Previews is the official magazine retailers use to order comics. Now, what you may not know is that the solicitations in Previews will come out two months before the release date. This time, we are going to look at the comics coming out in September, 2011. That is why this article is called,”Looking Forward, September 2011.” Please note, this not the full magazine.This only what...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 1st, 2011
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. My favorite was Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #11 by Dan Panosian.
American Vampire Survival Of The Fittest #1 (OF 5) - cover by Sean Murphy
From the pages of the red-hot Vertigo series comes a five-issue spinoff miniseries!
It’s World War II in Nazi-occupied Romania as vampire hunters Felicia Book and Cash McCogan (last seen in the critically acclaimed...
Posted by Susan Damon, on June 13th, 2011
AH! What a lovely day for blood and terror. I feel like “June Gloom” is a missed opportunity for a lot of horror to be watched and read. It has an added benefit of the sun breaking through, much the way it does at the end of a vampire or monster movie, providing the main characters with hope. Personally, I find it adds to the kitsch factor, which is not always a bad thing. Sometimes clichés are clichés for a reason. Welcome to Horror on the 13th – the “June Gloom” edition! Once again, I’m forced to choose between...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on June 7th, 2011
Did you guys check out that new Kirby: Genesis #0 book that came out a couple weeks ago? Doesn’t really look too much like Jack Kirby to me, but you know what does? Image Comics’ Godland from Joe Casey and Tom Scioli. If any book was created as a tribute to the work of Jack Kirby, it’s this book. Back in November of last year, I did a Trade Tuesday that featured the first volume of this series and, while going through my books, I came across the second volume and thought it would be a fun book to go over for...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 6th, 2011
For some time now, I was hoping the comic book industry would do more all ages books. In the past few months we have seen Image Comics Super Dinosaur from super star Robert Kirkman and Jason Howard from. Super Dinosaur number one was the pick of the week here at ComicImpact. I know that both Ken and myself are loving that book.
Now,thanks to Image Comics, we get one more all ages comics! From the team of writer Shane Houghton and cartoonist Chris Hougton we get, Reed Gunther. I recall seeing this in previews and I told...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on June 1st, 2011
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. My favorite was Booster Gold #44 by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.
Batman And Robin #23 - Cover by Guillem March
Jason Todd - Batman’s one-time sidekick, currently the anti-hero known as Red Hood - has been imprisoned in Arkham Asylum for the past several months. But after a period of good behavior, will a transfer to a lower-security prison mean reformation...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on May 20th, 2011
If you don’t know who Science Dog is, you’re not really a fan of Robert Kirkman. You may not see this character as much as you do Invincible or even Brit, but he’s a big part of the Invincible Universe. In fact, Science Dog is referenced in pretty much everything Kirkman has written. You watch The Walking Dead, right? Well, take a look at little Carl’s t-shirt. That’s the Science Dog symbol.
Science Dog was an idea that Kirkman, along with Cory Walker created that sadly, never got picked up. This...
Posted by Susan Damon, on May 17th, 2011
I have to ask: How long before Undying Love becomes a movie? I could use a good vampire movie in my life. Until then, I will settle for reading the comics (I know, it’s a HUGE burden to have to read). I like reading this series, because it’s a new take on the vampire genre. I always enjoy new spins on classic ideas, and I love it even more when the idea stems from something so simple. Basically, Image Comics has done it again with this very new and truly unique vampire story.
Undying Love #2 picks up where we left our characters...
Posted by Susan Damon, on May 13th, 2011
Let me take a moment to recognize all the amazing horror that has come out this month. I felt like April was a little slow and I was scrounging, but May has been a smorgasbord of wonderfully delicious blood and monsters to choose from and I have slurped up all of it! I have really enjoyed the fun titles like Danger Girl and the Army of Darkness and the books with the super gore like Edge of Doom. However, I will be discussing those in the “Are You Scared Yet?” segment of Comic Impact’s newest show, “Did You Catch...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on May 10th, 2011
After 70 issues of Invincible, Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley have finally gotten to the story they’ve been building up since the series started, The Viltrumite War. This is one of the few trade paperbacks I’ve purchased where I actually own and have read the individual issues as well. The only time I ever do this is for stories that I really enjoyed and plan on reading over and over again. Also, I thought volume 14 would be a good book to feature for Trade Tuesday.
So, we all know that Invincible and his father,...
Posted by Susan Damon, on May 6th, 2011
Moriarty is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery, but taken from the side of the man we know as the enemy – Professor James Moriarty. From reading it, I can tell you that the mystery is paired with a healthy dose of action, and it is all brought together by artist Anthony Diecidue’s beautiful world through the eyes of Professor Moriarty.
While this interview was originally posted on thegirlynerd, I have to say that talking to Daniel Corey was an absolute pleasure, and I look forward to his future work. I thank him so much for...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on May 3rd, 2011
I love this book. That’s all I can say. Every issue of Haunt just solidifies my love and leaves me wanting more. Especially, with this latest issue that left me with a, “WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!” moment. Sorry, didn’t mean to go all crazy fan-boy on you. Actually, I did because I am a fan-boy of this book. By this point you should realize how crazy I am for this comic. I just don’t understand how Robert Kirkman is able to dish out so many amazing books every month. He’s the Stephen King...
Posted by Sam Taylor, on May 3rd, 2011
Honestly, I didn’t want to do another Marineman review. Not so soon, at least! But I just couldn’t resist. This issue has the ultimate bad guy(s) everyone loves to hate.
The last we learned about Steve “Marineman” Ocean’s origin is that he was an orphaned boy found on the beach one day by his future adoptive parents, a female research scientist and a male Naval officer. But Steve’s in for a shock in issue #5. He, Lt. Charlotte “Charlie” Green, and Ensign Fuller have been captured...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 1st, 2011
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. My favorite was Hellblazer #278 , by Simon Bisley.
Avengers #12 - Cover by John Romita Jr.
The startling conclusion to the Infinity Gauntlet arc takes the Avengers into the heart of the cosmic universe and reveals an all-new cosmic entity. Who will wield the Gauntlet and what price will they pay for choosing to do so? Also, Iron Man has betrayed the team and will...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on April 26th, 2011
Rick Remender has been doing some awesome stuff recently; Uncanny X-Force, and Punisher: In the Blood just to name a couple. Remender also has a fairly long history in horror and horror related books, one of which I’ve decided to feature on this week’s edition of Trade Tuesday. Doll and Creature was a book written by him with art by John Heebink that was published by Image Comics in 2005. It may not be the greatest thing that Remender has done, but it’s certainly one of the more interesting projects he’s...
Posted by Ian Candish, on April 25th, 2011
For those of you who haven’t read Invincible #79, be forewarned: this review contains heavy duty spoilers and is less a review about the book in general and more about the serious nature of a revelation contained in the story.
Written by Robert Kirkman with art by Ryan Ottley, Invincible #79 is the first issue after the multi-issue event, “The Viltrumite War”, in which Invincible has been off planet for about ten months. Just before this event started, we learned that Invincible’s girlfriend, Atom Eve,...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on April 19th, 2011
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I hope your week is going well, I know mine is because I’ve picked up the latest volume of American Dad!, but that’s not why we’re here. With every Tuesday comes a new edition of Trade Tuesday here at Comic Impact. This week features the very much unappreciated, Elephantmen from writer Richard Starkings and art mostly from Moritat, but there’s a number of other artists that contribute to this book. If you’ve ever read a comic book in your life, you’ve probably seen...
Posted by Susan Damon, on April 13th, 2011
It’s the 13th and you should all know what that means (you know, since we established this would be happening once a month last month). It’s time for the monthly dose of HORROR! Muahahaha! Ok, so that doesn’t work as well when I type it, but I can assure you that I have an excellent evil laugh. Just wait until you have to see me do this on video!
I gave a lot of amazingly scary suggestions as to what to read last month in the horror department. This month is no different, but I am not here to summarize. I feel that skimming...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 8th, 2011
We love Elephantmen here at ComicImpact.com Do you remember when Simon made #30 the pick of the week for the week of March 9th 2011? Well then you will love to know that we got a special interview with the man behind the best comic that you are NOT reading. The one and only Richard Starkings.
Join us as Simon talks to Starkings about the all new Man and Elephantman number one and how it was designed for new readers as a jumping on point! We also talk about the future of some of the main characters in the book and find out...
Posted by Sam Taylor, on April 5th, 2011
BOOBS!!! That was my attention-grabber. But, it’ll also be relevant as you read the rest of the review. So… who likes tales of pseudo-debauchery, misogyny, “patriotism”, pulp violence, and one weird penis panel? You? Good! Well, sit the fuck down and read this! ‘Cause you ain’t gonna believe this shit!
Butcher Baker is a has-been, disillusioned, desensitized narrator (He’s telling the story in-panel to the audience through his Star Spangled big rig’s CB radio). He longs for the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 1st, 2011
It is that time of the month, when you pay your rent and your phone bill, but it is also the time to look back at some of the best covers from that past month. I was a bit in awe when I found out that my favorite wasThunderbolts #154, done by Greg Land.
I am not a huge fan of his artwork, but this is my favorite cover so far this year.
American Vampire #13 - Cover by Rafael Albuquerque
Part 1 of the AMERICAN VAMPIRE World War II Epic begins here with a tale of heroism - and horror!
Hawaii, 1944. For nearly two decades,...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on March 28th, 2011
It is not often that we here at Comic Impact get advanced copies of comics but Daniel Freedman and Tom Coker have been nice enough to supply us with an advanced copy of their new Image comic Undying Love which comes out this week! The book itself looks to grow the vampire mythos into a bold new direction. I am sure you are saying to yourself, “Self, why do I want to read another book about sparkly vampires who are mopey?” Read on to find out why this book is none of those things and find out why this could be your...
Posted by Ian Candish, on March 24th, 2011
It hasn’t even hit it’s 20th issue yet, but Image Comics’ Chew is the next in line for a small screen adaptation.
It was reported by Deadline today that Chew will be featured on Showtime as “a quirky half-hour cop show.” It will be directed and executive produced by Stephen Hopkins who comes from Circle of Confusion, the company that brought us AMC’s hit comic adaptation, The Walking Dead. The script for this adaptation was written by Terri Hughes Burton and Ron Milbauer (Eureka), and the...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on March 15th, 2011
Have you ever worried that you might be going insane at your job? You ever think that your boss is a demon from Hell? Is there a small angel that follows you around and tells you to kill people? Well then, I have the perfect book for you. Killer of Demons written by Chirstopher Yost, who you may remember from X-Force and New X-Men. It also features from pretty darn good artwork from Scott Wegener, who you may know from Atomic Robo. So, let’s take a look at this book on this brand new edition of Trade Tuesday.
Dave Sloan...
Posted by Susan Damon, on March 13th, 2011
Horror – the genre has been around since the movie industry started, because who doesn’t love a good scare, right? Guess what. There are also horror comics, and they have been around a long time, too. The problem with horror comics is the exact same problem that horror movies have. There are so many of them made all the time, and there is no way to tell whether or not they are going to be awesome or terrible. That is where I come in.
My name is Susan, and I am here at Comic Impact to be your guide through the truly terrifying...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on March 8th, 2011
So, everyone loves Brian Michael Bendis, right? It’s probably because everything he does is so freaking awesome! On a personal note, I am ashamed to admit that I had never read Powers, until Simon bought me the first volume for my birthday the other week. Thanks Simon! It started off a little rocky for me, but as I kept reading I got really into it. So, let’s take a look at this first story line for this week’s Trade Tuesday!
This book introduces us to homicide detective, Christian Walker as he is doing some...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on March 1st, 2011
Last month, we here at ComicImpact.com started a new feature called Best Comics Book Covers Of The Month. On the first day of the month I will be posting some of my favorite covers of the past month, so let’s take a look back at some of the best covers of February, 2011.
My favorite cover of the month was Brightest Day #20. I don’t read this book in individual issues, but I’m going to pick up the hardcover.But, I love this cover! It is some of the best David Finch artwork I have seen in a long time.
The...
Posted by Sam Taylor, on March 1st, 2011
In my last review I mentioned how Image Comics usually puts out a good product. I’m not sure I can say that about The Mission.
The first issue begins in Chicago with our protagonist, Paul Haskell, at his doctor receiving his annual physical. Enter the mysterious, old soothsayer named Gabriel (who prefers to be called Gabe) who confronts Paul in the dark parking structure of the doctor’s office. Gabe tells Haskell that he’s been chosen for a mission and he plays a part in the war between good and evil. Paul...
Posted by Sam Taylor, on February 21st, 2011
Now, while the official name of this book is Ian Churchill’s Marineman, I’m just going to refer to it as Marineman to save on word-economy. Some of our other Comic Impact writers have teased me in the past about reading “off the map” books, but it’s fun to do every now and then. I saw Churchill’s name on the book a few months ago when issue #1 was released, and I remembered he’d done a good stint for pencils on Hulk a little over a year ago when Jeph Loeb was writing. So I figured, “I’ll...
Posted by Ian Candish, on February 14th, 2011
Robert Kirkman is one of the most prolific and talented writers in the comic book industry today. He has brought us a large catalog of original, creator owned titles such as Invincible, Battle Pope, Tech Jacket, The Astounding Wolf-Man and The Walking Dead, which has been adapted into an incredibly successful AMC TV series. One of his newer series’, which has blossomed into a very interesting read, is Haunt.
Written by Kirkman with pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Jonathan Glapion and co-created by Todd McFarlane (who...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on February 10th, 2011
Do you enjoy Robert Kirbman’s “The Walking Dead” comic book or how about the original series on AMC. How would you like to have some figures?
Thanks to McFarlane Toys announced today two separate deals concerning the licensing rights of “The Walking Dead.” The first is with AMC to create action figures based on the original series that premiered on the network in October of last year. The second is with Robert Kirkman to also create action figures based on the comic-book series created by him. This is the...
Posted by Ian Candish, on February 8th, 2011
Would you like a book that doesn’t care about those pussy Comic’s Code regulations about blood and gore? Well, then Invincible (or any Robert Kirkman Image Comics book for that matter) is the book for you!
Written and created by Kirkman with outstanding art by Ryan Ottley, Invincible #77 continues the “Viltrumite War” story arc that began in Invincible #71. Last issue, Invincible and Omni-Man were recovering from the massive ass kicking they received from Thragg, the ruler of the Viltrumites. After...
Posted by Ian Candish, on January 28th, 2011
If you pay any attention to our humble little site, you know that most of us (except Sheldon) absolutely love Image Comics’ Chew.
Chew is written by John Layman with fantastic art by Rob Guillory. In Chew, because of a horrible bird flu pandemic, a prohibition is placed against all poultry products and the FDA has become the single strongest branch of the United States government, much like the CIA. Tony Chu is an FDA agent with a strange psychic ability (called cibopathic), he gets a psychic impression from everything...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on January 25th, 2011
The fourth and final trade of The Astounding Wolf-Man which collects issues 19 through 25 of the series has finally hit shelves after months of me waiting impatiently for it. I’m really disappointed that this book has ended, Robert Kirkman and Jason Howard have done an astounding (pun intended) job on this book and twenty-five issues just isn’t enough for me. I partially blame myself for this book ending because I only read it in trades, but I can’t change the past… yet.
At this point Wolf-Man has escaped...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on December 29th, 2010
Welcome to the last POW (Pick of the week) Podcast of 2010. That’s right, it’s been a crazy year here at the Impact. So what more can you ask for than one of the best book around as the last pick of the week? Join Sheldon, Ian, Ken and Simon, who picks, Chew 16 by John Layman and Rob Guillory.
They also talk about Space Monkey, is he bad or good? They make their predictions on who is going to die in the next issue of Fantastic Four. Find out what Deadpool calls vampires and why Ken joins the Canadian space program. Also,...
Posted by Ian Candish, on December 27th, 2010
What’s that you say? You want to read a really good series? Well, how about an Eisner Award winning series? Still not good enough? Then how about an Eisner AND Harvey Award winning series? And to top it off, there’s all kinds of crazy, wackiness involved! I know you’re interested now, so I’m going to start telling you about Chew #16!
Chew is written by John Layman with art by Rob Guillory. In this world gone mad, all poultry has been outlawed due to a worldwide outbreak of avian flu that...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on December 21st, 2010
Happy Trade Tuesday, it’s only a few more days until Christmas my Comic Impact friends! Still having trouble figuring out what to get someone? Why not a nice Trade or graphic novel? Why not The Amazing Joy Buzzards from Image Comics? It’s pretty good, which is why I chose it for this week’s Trade Tuesday. So let’s get down to business.
The Amazing Joy Buzzards is about a rock n’ roll band of the same name consisting of Biff Ashby the guitar player/vocalist/ladies man, Stevo Vargas the bass player...
Posted by Christina Flores, on December 7th, 2010
Now that AMC’s The Walking Dead has ended it’s first season, we decided to give you our opinion on how good or bad we thought the show was. I know this is exactly what you were waiting for, to find out what Ken, Ian, Simon, Sheldon and Christina think, so you are welcome. We discuss the pros and cons of changing things from the book, which characters we like and dislike and where we think the show is going in seasons two and three. Plus Sheldon is from Georgia, so find out if watching the show is a little trip home...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on November 16th, 2010
Do you ever think to yourself, “I wish Jack Kirby was still alive and making those amazing comic books.” I wake up every morning with that thought, followed by, “I want a burrito.” That second thought really has nothing to do with anything. Sadly Jack Kirby never seems to come back to life to make mine better, but we got the next best thing, Godland. I’ve never read this book before, but at the Long Beach Comic-Con a couple weeks ago Simon showed me one of the books at the Image booth, I was hooked...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on November 16th, 2010
Well the Holidays are coming up and in this newest issue of Chew, Tony and his pals are celebrating Thanksgiving, a holiday that requires family to get together and enjoy a cooked bird. How appropriate considering that eating bird is prohibited by the F.D.A. so you know this is going to be a great day for our pal Tony.
The issue starts with Mason Savoy enjoying his own Thanksgiving meal complete with wine, cheese, and a chunk of Tony’s ear that he bit off several issues ago. As Savoy chews the chunk of meat he uses his...
Posted by Rob Andrews, on November 15th, 2010
Last week saw Image Comics publish the first issue in a brand new series from the minds of Marc Guggenheim, Tara Butters and artist Ryan Bodenheim. From it’s well designed, pristine front cover to it’s Frank Quietly-esque interiors, I’d say that Halycon #1 certainly looks the business. But for another superhero comic, does it offer anything more than the everyday good guy/bad guy story we see in most of our mainstream comics?
Yes, for the most part. Halcyon is a superhero comic (superteam comic, to be more precise)...
Posted by Ian Candish, on November 10th, 2010
We at Comic Impact know how much your soul aches when you don’t have a new POW, Pick Of the Week Podcast to listen to. That’s why we cooked up a fresh, new show for your listening pleasure.
This week Ian has the pick and he goes with Invincible #75. Is it worth the $5.99 price tag? You’ll just have to listen to find out. Also, Ken can’t stop laughing at a possibly pornographic cover for Batman and Robin #16, Simon’s still busy with LBCC stuff and Sheldon didn’t read anything. How could you...
Posted by Ian Candish, on November 9th, 2010
In a time of economic hardship it’s hard for people to pay double the normal price for anything. Whatever the item may be, it really better deliver if you’re charging that much extra for it. That said, Invincible #75 does nothing but deliver! In romantic terms, you might call it a “generous lover.”
Invincible is written by Robert Kirkman with consistently amazing art from Ryan Ottley. Issue #75 continues the “Viltrumite War” story arc that has been going on since issue #71. Though...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on November 2nd, 2010
If you missed AMC’s new TV series The Walking Dead fear not because there is a way to catch up for next week’s episode, The DVR! Oh… you didn’t record it and you missed it? Well you’re out of luck. Oh wait I forgot the TV show The Walking Dead is based on the comic book series, The Walking Dead. Well you are in luck because it’s Tuesday which means it’s time for Comic Impact’s Trade Tuesday! And in honor of AMC’s amazing new show we’re going to review, you guessed it,...
Posted by Ian Candish, on November 1st, 2010
Wow, did you see The Walking Dead last night? Holy bejeezus! What a great show! And it’s only going to get better, too. At Long Beach Comic Con 2010 we got a chance to sit down and talk with one of the actors from the series, Steven Yeun. Yeun is playing the character Glen who is going to be introduced in next week’s episode.
Yeun sits down and tells us about his experience with the comics before the show, what it was like being chased by undead zombies, working with Robert Kirkman and getting to drive a...
Posted by Christina Flores, on November 1st, 2010
The Walking Dead premiered on AMC last tonight and I was NOT disappointed. The intensity you get when you read it has been captured on screen so amazingly. In the first five minutes I was already in that slightly uncomfortable but so intrigued I can’t look away place I go to when I read the book. I mean, little girl zombie trying to eat you while holding her stuffed animal is just twisted, yet not another cheesy zombie story. I knew things needed to change from page to screen but was afraid the story would stray...
Posted by Christina Flores, on October 27th, 2010
It looks like Image has found a new way to market the extremely popular Walking Dead series. Due to the highly anticipated TV show, premiering on AMC, October 31, they are reprinting single issues of the comic. They aren’t due to hit stores until January 5, 2011, I’m guessing just after the season ends or just in time for the season finally, and continuing every week for the rest of the year. They are being released for $2.99 each and will be called The Walking Dead Weekly. Now, do I think people who have never...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on October 12th, 2010
I know we talk about how great Robert Kirkman is a lot on Comic Impact, but I just can’t stress that enough. I really am grateful for a writer as good as he is. The guys has this insane talent for writing something that is funny and it seems like it’s just a parody, but at the same time it really is a good story. Who else could write Battle Pope? This week for Trade Tuesday we’re going to be taking a look at one of (if not the) most recognizable books from Robert Kirkman, Invincible. Specifically Volume 2: Eight...
Posted by John Mueller, on October 10th, 2010
With the Long Beach Comic Con 2010 (Oct. 29-31) fast approaching I would like to bring attention to some of the great guests appearing from the world of independent art and publishing.
There are a lot of big mainstream names (J. Scott Campbell, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Amanda Conner amongst others) and established comic book icons (Bernie Wrightson, Howard Chaykin, and Mike Mignola) set to appear. These are can’t miss talents to be sure, but please make time to visit the following folks as well and get to know their work (if...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on September 14th, 2010
Well folks it’s Tuesday again and you know what that means? It’s time for another Trade Tuesday! This week we’re gonna check out Brit Volume 1: Old Soldier, another awesome character from the great Robert Kirkman. If you remember the POW Podcast from a couple of weeks ago the pick went to Guarding the Globe, and I thought why not go back and check out Brit who happens to be the current leader of the Guardians of the Globe. This volume is a collection of the first three Brit one-shot books: Brit, Brit: Cold Death,...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on September 7th, 2010
I stopped reading Haunt because the first story arc was not that great. Recently, a lot of people were telling me to give it one more try. Guess what? I did, and I would like to thank everyone who told me to pick up again. In the last issue that ComicImpact staff member Ken reviewed we found out that Daniel Kilgore is now officially agent Haunt. Now in Haunt 9 we also get to see Mirage is directing this mission from the plane Haunt jumps out of in the opening pages. That made me think a lot of the opening of Iron...
Posted by Ian Candish, on September 4th, 2010
If you listen to the Pick Of The Week Podcast here at Comic Impact (and you REALLY should be) you probably heard us gushing on about our love for Robert Kirkman this week. So, in keeping with that man crush this week’s statue is the CS Moore Studio Invincible Statue.
This statue is sculpted by Clayburn Moore and is hand painted. The statue stands at 15″ tall and features Invincible appearing to hover in midair. The base look like the top of a building, kind of art deco, and is arched back but tapered at the...
Posted by Ian Candish, on September 2nd, 2010
What? Another week has gone by? Well, that can only mean it’s time for yet another Pick Of The Week podcast! Ian has the pick this week and he uses it to display his gargantuan man-crush on Robert Kirkman. As always he’s joined by Simon and as never before he’s also joined by a recent addition to Comic Impact, Ken, who fills in this week for Sheldon who’s out interviewing for a job. Psh, a likely story.
It’s a pretty off the wall podcast with discussions ranging from last weeks comics (duh!)...
Posted by Ian Candish, on August 31st, 2010
Never let it be said that Robert Kirkman is a man without ideas. Or a lazy writer. He’s the creative force behind some of the best selling comics around today, from Invincible, to Marvel Zombies, The Walking Dead…the list goes on. Plus, he’s got the forthcoming “Walking Dead” TV show on AMC which has already been approved for a second season in spite of the fact that the first season is 2 months away from its premiere!
That said, last week brought us Science Dog #1 which featured the first...
Posted by John Mueller, on August 29th, 2010
Pixar Animation Studios has always had a keen eye for finding truly unique and individualistic artistic talents to create visually stunning ways to drive their stories forward. In the highly stylized opening title sequence for their fourth film, Monsters Inc., the notable influence of 1950’s animation began to appear. Of the many talented artists working at the studio, four names are most commonly associated with pushing this distinctive look forward: Lou Romano, Don Shank, Nate Wragg and, last but certainly not least, Scott...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on August 26th, 2010
As many of you may or may not know this was my first full Comic Con in 2010. While I saw many things there that realy didn’t affect the world of comics I did see one in particular that blew me away.Obviously I am talking about the Frank Darabont produced AMC show The Walking Dead. I should note that before comic con I had only read issue 1 and was like hmmm ok not bad, but nothing to really pulled me in. Then I saw the footage on the show room floor for comic con and I was blown away! I immediately came home and bought...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on August 24th, 2010
Ah 2009, it was a simpler time. A time when Dinosaurs roamed the Earth, and I had never heard of Justin Bieber. It was also the last time ComicImpact had Trade Tuesday. Well guess what boys and girls?! Trade Tuesday is back! And it’s gonna be exactly as you remember it! Except instead of video we’re doing written reviews. But besides that it’s exactly the same! EXACTLY! So get ready because this week I’ll be doing a review of Chew Vol. 1: Taster’s Choice.
I got to be honest when I first heard about Chew I was...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 5th, 2010
To thank all the great Cosplayers at this year San Diego Comic-Con we’re doing something different for this month’s “Cosplay Girl of the month.” For your viewing enjoyment here are some of the great costumes we saw this year.And yeah boys the Cosplay girl of the month will be back in September. Trust me you will love her!
Scott Pilgrim Cosplayers
Wonder Woman
Ex Cosplay Girl of the Month (January 2010) Meagan VanBurkleo as Velocity
Poison Ivy
Rogue
Suitcase Armor Iron Man with Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter)
Ex...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 2nd, 2010
Last weekend at San Diego Comic Con 2010 we got a chance to talk to Multiple Eisner Award winners Fábio Moon and Gabriel Ba.
You’ll know their work from such books as ‘Casanova’ and ‘Umbrella Academy’, also their latest comic Daytripper, which has been talked about on a lot of the our POW podcasts and has even been our pick of the week. We got the chance to talk to Fábio Moon and Gabriel Ba about the future of Casanova and Umbrella Academy, and to ask how Daytripper will end. So join us as we...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on August 2nd, 2010
Look at Haunt and I think somebody took their Spawn and Spider-Man action figures and just smashed them together, but this series is about as far as you can get from those books while still being in the same genre. For those of you who don’t know about this character from Robert Kirkman and Todd McFarlane, Haunt is about a priest named Daniel Kilgore who is linked to his dead brother, Kurt Kilgore and when the two merge they become a superhero. Did I mention that Daniel’s brother was killed because he was a secret...
Posted by Ian Candish, on July 29th, 2010
A recent Comic Impact Twitter notice said, “If you aren’t reading Chew you really need to prioritize your life.” So while we were at Comic Con last weekend we made damn sure to get an interview with the writer/creator of this great comic, John Layman. Take a look see at this video interview where he talks about the Eisner Award that Chew won, the future of the comic, rumors of a live action Chew TV show (dare I dream?) and watch John’s shock at the brevity of our interview time. Come on John, we...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 20th, 2010
It’s that time of the year when people are looking at their bank accounts, thinking to themselves “hmmmmmm what exclusives do I need to get at San Diego Comic Con this year?” We are here to help you out. No we are not going to give you a bailout, but we can tell you some of the exclusives that you may see at Comic Con in just a few days from now.
Variant Covers
I know I have talked about it before, I am not a big fan of variant covers but it is always a part of any convention to have variant covers form...
Posted by Ian Candish, on July 17th, 2010
Are you into comics that have tons of violence, gore, sex and cannibalism but Crossed just doesn’t feel wacky and fun enough and you’re not so much into graphic rape? Then Chew is the book for you my friend!
Chew is about Tony Chu (see what they did there?) who is an FDA agent in a world gone mad where, due to bird flu epidemic, there is a prohibition on chicken and chicken products and the FDA is now one of the most powerful branches of the US government. What makes Tony Chu special is the fact that he is a “cibopath.” ...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on July 15th, 2010
It’s showtime! Ok maybe not, but the first photo of the full cast of the upcoming Walking Dead TV show has hit the internet. The Walking Dead is base on Robert Kirkman’s comic book for more on the Walking Dead make sure to read ComicImpact Staff member John’s Sequential Sunday about The Walking Dead.
The entire cast of AMC’s The Walking Dead stars Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Sarah Wayne Callies as Lori, Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes, Jon Bernthal as Shane Walsh, Steven Yeun as Glenn, Laurie Holden...
Posted by John Mueller, on July 4th, 2010
Multi Eisner and Harvey Award nominee Ted McKeever is one of a select few comic artists whose talents, though perfectly suited for the sequential art form, are evocative enough of the “fine art” world to guarantee that he could find success and acclaim there as well. He, along with contemporaries like Kent Williams, George Pratt, Bill Sienkiewicz and John J. Muth have the creative flexibility and artistic chops to produce works for multiple outlets of the larger art world. As such, their comic work, particularly titles...
