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Jupiter's Legacy Vol: 1 Review - A Dirty Ménage à Trois Between Watchmen, Marvels, and Astro City
Jupiter's Legacy isn't as sharp as any of the aforementioned series but I get the appeal and why it's been picked up by Netflix.
Baraka
Feb 5, 20212 min read
The After Realm Quarterly #1 Review - The End of a War is only the Beginning...
Michael Avon Oeming and Taki Soma have done is taken the Norse Myth of Ragnorox and use it as a springboard into something really cool.
Baraka
Jan 22, 20212 min read
Stillwater #1 Review - Death is Just the Start of the Journey...
There's a lot more to the town of Stillwater than you'd suspect and even then you'd probably be wrong.
Baraka
Jan 19, 20212 min read
SFSX #4 (SAFE SEX) Review - When Being a Submissive is your Superpower
The sex sells the series but the strength of the SFSX comes from the characters and their interpersonal relationships.
Baraka
Dec 21, 20201 min read
Mercy #2 Review - A tale of two halves
The comic continues to look great and the story is intriguing. I wish that I was more excited about the series.
Baraka
Nov 14, 20202 min read
Decorum #3 Review - You can't be a Killer without a Body...
In a world where concepts are rehashed over and over again, Decorum is a nice change of pace and worth digging into.
Baraka
Oct 25, 20202 min read
SFSX #3 (SAFE SEX) Review - The Freaks Come Out At Night
The Dirty Mind is the devil's playground.
Baraka
Sep 15, 20202 min read
Big Girls #1 Review - Attack of the 50Ft Woman
If you're a fan of giant monsters and cheesy sci-fi, Big Girls may be the series for you.
Baraka
Sep 13, 20202 min read
Decorum #2 Review - Powers of X, A Space Odyssey (Spoilers)
I believe series like Decorum and Excellence go a long way in pushing the medium forward from a design and storytelling perspective.
Baraka
Sep 5, 20203 min read
Kick-Ass #12 Review - Kick-Ass Vs The Juggernaut...Bish!!!
With the conclusion of this issue, It feels like we're finally out of the setup origin phase of the series.
Baraka
Sep 4, 20202 min read
Kick-Ass #11 Review - The Little Series That Could
Kick-Ass is a tough nut to crack but the series is getting better as time goes on.
Baraka
Aug 16, 20202 min read
All-America Comix #1 Review - Why is Miss America in an Image Comic?
I'd consider this to be the most honest and topical take on a "progressive" Superhero ever.
Baraka
Jul 27, 20203 min read
Excellence #3 Review - "Am I My Brother's Keeper"
Khary and Emilio provide amazing art direction. It's a Godsend to have an artist that can draw Black People and not have them look weak.
Baraka
Jun 30, 20202 min read
On The Stump #1 Review - Making Comics Great Again
There are some shocking scenes of violence and more than a few "Oh Shit" moments. Some of the brutality stuck with me days after reading.
Baraka
Jun 21, 20202 min read
Space Bandits #5 (of 5) - Review - The Future's so Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
Space Bandit's is one of the most visually interesting books on the shelves today.
Baraka
Jun 10, 20202 min read
Stealth #1 Review - Detroit has a New Hero (What Happens Next May Shock You...)
The primary driver of this comic is the story which works because this is simply a beautifully written book.
Baraka
May 12, 20202 min read
SFSX (Safe Sex) #2 Review - Sex Work, Revolution, and A Clockwork Orange
SFSX #2 pushes the story forward a bit and by the end adds a layer of "A Clockwork Orange" into the mix.
Baraka
May 11, 20201 min read
Decorum #1 Review - Decent Comic but you're gonna work for it.
Decorum is a decent comic but its definitely a case of Hickman indulging himself.
Baraka
Apr 2, 20202 min read
Mirka Andolfo's Mercy #1 Review - How Subversion is Supposed to Work
There is a lot of potential in Mercy #1 and I can't wait to see how this story develops.
Baraka
Mar 27, 20203 min read
American Jesus #3 Review - Overcoming the Problem of the Mary Sue
"Overcoming the Problem of the Mary Sue"
Baraka
Mar 15, 20203 min read
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