Alex Comic Reviews

Saga #6 wraps up the first arc of an extremely well done comic book series so far. We get everything from last minute suspense to a perfect ending in this landmark issue. With a name like Saga, hopefully this series will be sticking around for a long, long time. It would be a shame otherwise. If you arent reading this book, start. If you have been reading this book, it is your job to show your comic book reading friends the true joys of what is probably the best series on the market now.

Its hard to imagine a better first issue for a superhero comic. This is a fantastic experience that I highly recommend to any DC fan. Big in scope with plenty of great characters, give it a go!

The world that Brian K. Vaughan has crafted is so fascinating and realistic that it makes the comic a real page turner. The basic plot is a familiar one, but with all of the interesting pieces spread throughout the story, the comic almost distracted you from its simple plot and drew you head first into the world. Disguises and shadowy intrigue will keep readers coming back for more as Vaughan continues delivering comic books that will capture your imagination.

Vaughan and company may not care about you, but they do love you. The proof lies in this beautiful comic that the three of them have crafted. When this title comes out savor it, because thiswork of artis truly beautiful.

These words were spoken in hushed tones by the protagonist of the story, realizing he was in some deep shit! There was no magical pass to run away, this story had some true consequence. This is simply the darkest show on modern television, it also may be the best. Get primed and ready for season two, because it will be one hell of a ride. I look forward to seeing you sometime next year Dr. Lector!

If this show can nail the finale it will be one of the greatest things on television. A character based drama such as this one should be universally acclaimed amongst all critics and fans alike. Be a good television viewer and consume this beautifully constructed program.

Any huge fan of this property should be required to check this show out. You would be hard pressed to find better writing anywhere else on network television. This is a huge show that is chock full of great characters and a moody background. Viewers should prepare themselves for the finale, and then thoroughlyenjoy the fact that Lector will be back next year!

Oh Dr. Sutcliffe you were doomed from the start. If the good doctor does not deem you as worthy you best run far away. In fact being at the dinner table is a big risk for all parties involved. Sutcliffe explored the man from a new angle than some of the other different characters have. Analyzing him from a professional angle was quite revealing for Lector. Seeing someone like this emotionally naked is the true strength of this show. With one episode left for the season some restraint has to be taken. Diagnosing the fate of the criminal profiler as a real symptom was a bold choice. Hopefully in the coming episodes it will reward the audience and writers creatively. The case of the week handled in the background was the only real complaint of the hour. It proved to be a piece of the sanity falling apart here but it also was not necessary. This was a packed 43 minutes of television that could have used more room to breath. Bringing back the older cases as a bad memory was as effective as

This was all spun around the plot point with Abigail and the good doctor which had been absent for a few weeks. Lector seemed bloodthirsty in some of his earlier meetings with Abigail this episode. However revealing himself to Will towards the end was the route he decided to take. This was an incredibly risky move that shows how he is smarter than the other serial killers on this show, who would have simply killed her. The company he keeps shows the complete confidence that is kept with the physician. It was interesting how Jack figured out there was something wrong with the youngest Hobbs daughter so rapidly. He also knew who was and was not hiding something from him. The question needs to be asked, How much longer can this charade possibly go on? The audience of the show should should have no doubts that the answer will be satisfactory. While this was not the greatest episode of the show, it moved the pieces along in all the right ways. Most importantly even though this was a setup e

Sociopaths are some of the most interesting human beings alive, simply for their sheer sense of confidence. Most of them seem to be some of the smartest people alive today as they are often portrayed in film and television. Will is having some incredibly important revelations this week as a bogeyman began to haunt his nightmares. Garrett Jacob Hobbs is beginning to walk across the profiling visions of our main character. This first season so far has revolved around the deceased serial killer who momentarily serves as a black fog around the show. When the walls of reality begin to crumble around the protagonist, Hobbs will be there in the front row clapping. Thinking about how Will is not appropriate for love or dating was insightful, as Dr. Bloom analyzed her patient until there was nothing left. The climax of the episode dealing with the violence was masterfully dealt with. Killing the audio when the action reached it's peak is the most dangerous part of this show. Viewers must be pay

This episode had one of the most entertaining final minutes that will leave the audience both laughing and filled with horror. The fact that a show that has serial killers flocking around can produce a moment as funny as the height here is truly astounding. Do not make the same mistake as your friends, peers, bosses, siblings, and grandparents by not watching Hannibal. Come see the best network television has to offer on thursdays, and do not stay for dinner!

Even though Arrow was stilldisappointingthis week, there is still a lot to talk about in this hour of screen time. That being said there is a ton of pressure on the final episode to flesh out some of the bigger mysteries of the show. The honest truth is that if next season bares any resemblance to this one, Arrow is not worth watching week to week. Twenty two hours is an incredible amount of time to invest in something and the show really needs to hammer out quality control issues. There has always been potential in this show and it is passed time to see that potential fully utilized.

The Arrow creators have mentioned that they have been saving the budget for the final two episodes of the first season. After this episode viewers must be beyond curious what the show has in store for the future. While this episode worked within the context of the series, Arrow must be paced better in order to stay interesting for next season. The regular audience of the show has grown frustrated with the same formula episode after episode of the series.

While the story is very enjoyable the ending is also very grim. This sort of tone was alluded too well in the book. Many readers will be able to guess the end, however the exact way it happens leaves an emotional punch from the creators. Coyle and Robson will no doubt leave most readers devastated upon closing the book in many cases. The truly great aspect about this series and many other stories with supernatural devices, is that these elements can be taken as an extended metaphor. At the end of the story Carrie is emotionally and physically devastated. When reading Babble set aside all expectations and enjoy the story for what it has to offer.

Christmas and Brisson both have a winner on their hands here. The writing is interesting and easy to digest, while the artwork is elegant and beautiful. Try out this brand new independent title with no hesitation.

This is yet another issue in a stellar series that will totally grip fans emotionally. Sheltered has been an insane roller coaster ride that continues to let up.

Uncanny delivers a strong spy thriller that will hopefully feature a heightened amount of depth going forward. Readers should purchase this title without hesitation as the fun continues in this issue.

Blood Brothers offers a slightly above average first issue with some beautiful artwork. Readers interested in a tale about Vampires skewing slightly more comical should take a look. Others should take a wait and see approach.

The amount of ideas per page in this title are staggering. Joe Casey and friends should be admired for putting out such a challenging product. They need to start grounding some of these ideas or readers may not care much longer.

I think that once this book gets in its groove, itll be great. As a first issue though, and a standard-sized one at that, its so different from what came before that this awkwardness was impossible to avoid.

Captain Midnight has an okay first issue, but there is nothing that is incredibly complex here. Something else on the stands is probably more worthy of your time.

Gamma has some great artwork, and uninspiring writing. The series can not be recommended with so many other great titles littering the stands.

This project has a lot of potential if Gerard Way could just start the story already and focus on the characters that are previously setup. This issue is once again drawn beautifully by the wonderful Becky Cloonan.