It can be tough to figure out which comics and graphic novels are popular from year to year if you’re not a reader yourself – and even if you are, there’s plenty out there that you might have missed! – so we’ve put together a list of gift suggestions for […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – November 2, 2016
This week, Sam enjoyed both The Woods and Goldie Vance from BOOM! Studios, while Kylee finished up Eden’s Fall from Top Cow and Image Comics. She also continues with Cryptocracy, enjoying this issue from Dark Horse Comics. Jackson may or may not have felt the payoff of following Jason Aaron’s run on Thor with The […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – October 26, 2016
In a BOOM! Studios heavy week, Sam enjoyed the latest issue of Lumberjanes, as well as the special Giant Days holiday issue that can be read outside of the larger series. Kylee had less luck with her series, Skybourne and Lucas Stand both came up somewhat lacking for her. Jackson liked the latest issue […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – October 19, 2016
We’ve got four-star ratings all around this week – except for Joyride #6 which Sam has mixed emotions about. Over all, though, this was a really good week for our writers as far as comic books go. The Backstagers remained solid and gave itself some added dimension in both story […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – September 28, 2016
From BOOM! Studios this week, Sam read issues of Lumberjanes and The Backstagers, rating them both with four stars. Kylee reviewed the second issue of Eden’s Fall from Top Cow, as well as Cryptocracy from Dark Horse Comics, which is picking up steam once again. Jackson was thoroughly impressed by Rick Remender’s Deadly Class and […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – September 14, 2016
Kylee read the first issue of Hadrian’s Wall from Image Comics and Jackson tackled Doom Patrol #1 from DC Comics, both of which they enjoyed a lot. Weavers, from BOOM! Studios continues to be just interesting enough to keep Kylee reading, while Harrow County is easily one of her favorite on-going series’ at […]
“Hadrian’s Wall” #1 Feels Chilling for More than its Space Setting
Author: Kyle Higgins & Alex Seigel Artist: Rod Reis Release Date: September 14, 2016 Publisher: Image Comics Genre(s): Murder Mystery, Sci-Fi Rating: ★★★★★ Review Spoilers: Mild In space, no one can hear you scream… But on Hadrian’s Wall, enough people will notice your death that an investigation will be called. That’s the premise behind Image’s latest […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – August 31, 2016
Kylee read the latest offering from Top Cow, which combines three of the company’s popular titles into one series, and enjoyed Eden’s Fall even as a newcomer to all three series. She’s also still reading Cryptocracy from Dark Horse Comics, even as the characters give way to way more interesting creatures. Jackson […]
Eden’s Fall #1 Combines Three Titles into One Explosive Story
Authors: Matt Hawkins, Bryan Hill Artist: Atilio Rojo Release Date: August 31, 2016 Publisher: Top Cow Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Drama Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Heavy I have a confession to make. I picked up Eden’s Fall without realizing it was a melding of three other Top Cow titles (Think Tank, The Tithe, and Postal), so it would […]
The #NerdsRead Pull List – July 20, 2016
This week, Sam enjoyed Joyride and Lumberjanes, both from BOOM! Studios! Kylee is continuing to read Kurt Sutter’s venture into comics, Lucas Stand, also from BOOM! Studios, and Jackson took a look at Star Wars #21 from Marvel Comics. He also reviewed Snotgirl #1, which is Bryan Lee O’Malley’s first monthly comic ever from Image Comics. […]