Daniel Yanez Comic Reviews

Another question that bothers me is why the mutants don't sell their treasures to the surviving side of the Earth and make a living out of it. Beats me! The shark scene was pretty ingenious, but the rest of the book feels a bit "off". I hope that this is a slow start for the series and with issue #2 all the "off-iness" will be addressed. This title has a lot of potential.

The only detriment in the series is the art of Frank Urru (Spike: Asylum & Shadow Puppets). I don't like it. It's undefined, almost incomplete, and missing details. The price is another thing I don't like. $3.99 for a cardstock cover? I'll have a regular one, thanks. I can recommend Buffy S8 to my friends, but I'm urging them to pick Angel with fury.

I wouldn't recommend this book for non-fans of the TV series - it just has too many references to it. While there isn't much action happening this issue, we do get a lot of character development and the return of Lorne, which I consider one of the weakest characters of the series.

IDW plans on releasing another three issue series, retelling the story of what happened "the night of the battle that changed everything". And while this mini-series may cheat some fans out of a proper story, I've got faith that we'll be very entertained. Regarding the art on the series, Urru's work either improved or I grew to like it. Either way, I'm very satisfied with how this maxi-series is shaping up.

I really just wanted to read and see what happened after the last episode of Angel on season 5, like they promised, but I'll just have to keep on waiting for the payoff. Sigh.

This stand alone issue gives a glance at what Buffy will have to deal with in the future. This issue is the perfect model on how to write stand alone issues " a mix of action, character development and humor. Writers, please take note.

Drew Goddard wrote five great episodes for the Buffy's final TV season. I'm happy to say he hasn't lost his touch. The characters and sense of humor have all been transferred to comic book form, faithfully. I love the awkward moments Buffy and Satsu face with the men - I couldn't stop laughing! I just really hope Whedon doesn't keep writing about Buffy's "experimentations". They seem so out of character to me.

Dracula, cheated by the Japanese vampires in a poker game, realizes that he's lost his "secret powers", so he decides to help Buffy. And the cliffhanger we get is just dreadful. Looks like there's going to be a slayer massacre. Not good, but at least it'll be a hell of a challenge for Buffy and company. I'll be there to read it.

As I don't follow Marvel Comics, I don't have a clue who this Bishop guy is, only that he's an X-Man. While, the story is no good for new readers, I disagree with Jason on the art. I like it, but probably because Olivetti holds a special place in my heart as the creator of Cazador.

This book gives me faith to try other independent comic books.

With only one issue left, I really hope for more humor and sarcasm, which was the reason I picked the book when it first came out. All in all, still entertaining.

Boatwright's art is fun and striking as usual, but it's ultimately the story that failed me. And I really wanted to like the story. I'm still going to purchase the announced trade. It'll include the never-before-seen series "The Curse of Wallace Manor", plus two unpublished tales of Ridley and Falstaff: "The Inconvenience Store" and "Let's All Die in the Lobby!". Hopefully, these extra stories will contain some of that magic the first issue had.

Please check this video trailer of Dead Space's trailer. It features Ben Templesmith's art made into quasi-animated sequence. It kicks ass! The footage you'll see is not from this issue, however. It seems it's from a preview or #0 never published (his partner doesn't get attacked from a monster in #1, that's the reason of my assumption). Anyway, if you see this issue floating around, give it a go. You'll enjoy yourself. Oh, and a closing note: I believe that the only difference between the convention edition and the regular edition is the variant cover.

This issue feels like a teaser to an episode of the series. The enemy feels a bit off, not being on the same level as the Doctor. It just doesn't feel menacing, and because of that the story lacks tension. With the TV series how they can escape or survive the enemy always keeps you guessing but here's it's just predictable. The art also feels a bit too cartoon-ish for the series, almost as if it's targeted to kids. Sadly, I cannot recommend this book. Skip it and stick to the TV series.

The art is beautifuly painted by John Bolton (he did the Army of Darkness adaptation as well). For some of the panels it seems like he painted over the film, which are very well done, I might add. One thing to notice is that only Bruce Campbells likeness was used. The rest of the cast doesnt look the same as they did in the movie. Im also nitpicking here, but the wardrobe wore by the rest of the characters is different.

Brian K. Vaughan delivers another solid story. This is, in particular, a great story for longtime fans of the series as we finally get a glimpse of Angotti's back story. The issue also serves as ground base for future stories. Tony Harris' art is stunning as usual.

I'm not big into hero books, but I gotta admit, this book is a fun read. I'm sure many people will like it because of John Byrne's nostalgic feel. Now, back to my usual poor guy rant. Why the $3.99 tag? It's not licensed, and I don't want fancy paper stock if I can pay $1 less. I know that IDW is an independent publisher, but some people can't afford that extra buck on the cover.

I didn't have any problems with the art, and I disagree with Jay when he says adding an inker will improve it. I said this before: I don't like remakes or sequels with people who didn't work with the original material. But, there will be always an audience. I won't be picking up issue #2.

Even though it's 25c and you still haven't picked it up, you can download it for free at Playboy.com. Issue #1 Ships 2/20/08

I'm disappointed by this debut issue. I honestly thought I'd get more quality coming from Christina Z. I was looking for something with a little more substance than this. The story is just flat-out weird, and will probably get even weirder in following issues. The Witchblade influence is pretty noticeable - a blade popping up form her arm without her will. Singh's art is very well done - there's an abundance of reds and darks that fill this issue. I've already prepaid for the next couple of issues, so I will read them, but this is not a good start.

Sadly, I've already preordered the third issue, so I'll most likely read (and review it here), but if I had a time machine, I would have taken it all back. I wouldn't necessarily say this is an "F" book, because the art is decent enough, but Mukesh Singh's work isn't enough to save this book from mediocrity. I will vouch for Singh, however, by saying he is definitely an artist to keep your eye on.

I didn't expect the ending as well. How does he get to be a superhero if he's almost dead? I can't wait for next issue! Every comic book fan needs to buy this comic, it's about you!

I'm really intrigued by all the doors that dwell in this mansion and the different effects they'll impose on the people that cross them. For a first issue, it's an excellent read, and a sharp supernatural thriller. The comic costs $3.99 as many IDW comics do, but I can't complain too much on the price this time. You get 32 pages of story, a glossy "key" on the cover (okay, it's a little gimmicky), and one heck of a debut issue.

One off-review note" What the heck is a young George W. Bush doing on the cover of The Executioner? Creepy.

Meanwhile, the police visit the Locke's, telling them that a killer escaped prison and they are doing everything in their power to capture him back. I believe once we get the whole picture, this issue will feel less a fill-in. But for now, it seems that there is little progression with the story. Sure, the killer has escaped and Kinsey is growing up and facing her fears, but it feels like too little for me. I want more supernatural doors!

I don't really want to see a romantic story in an action series, and probably this is why they released this comic as "Logan", the man, not the hero or the mutant. I've also seen this story many times; Vaughan must be working hard on Lost and probably didn't put much effort into it. By the end of the story this woman will perish by either Warren or from the fires of war. Boring. But I'm going to keep reading. You can't have all hits. I guess.

Maybe if the language wasn't too foreign this book could have been good. The concept is interesting. Rock's art has great potential, but is misused with the script.

This book is full of clichs. It's the textbook definition of the hero's journey - no doubt about it. Next issue, Pak will probably meet the woman who was a little girl from issue #1. Fourth issue he'll find out the solution to the fuel problem and by the fifth, he will avenge his tribe. Sometimes this type of story is well done, not this time - it's too transparent for intelligent readers. But you be the judge reading #1 and #2 available for free.

It's a good thing I didn't have to pay for this issue. Indeed the story is predictable. I'm glad I didn't spend a dime, but I lost 10 minutes of my life and I'll never get it back!

I laughed out loud a couple of times, but that was not enough. The book is funny, but it drags sometimes on the jokes. Even though this is the third book with the Tozzer gang, there's no need of a lengthly "previously on" recap. I consider this comic a good read for a rainy Saturday afternoon.

This is not a comic book for younger kids due to it dense use of politics, but teenagers should be able to read it without too many complications. This is history. People who never set foot on a comic store will buy this just for the historic value. I applaud IDW for taking the risk of publishing these books. If it'll get people to vote, more power to them.

I would buy this comic regardless political affiliations, as I've already did with both "Presidential Material". It's an interesting piece of history. And to the loser of this race: I'll be selling your comic on eBay!

Marc Guggenheim needs to stop driving on the slow lane. I'll give this series the remaining two issues to pick things up. After that, I'm going to drop it if nothing improves. It's got a great premise, it just needs better execution. If you still haven't read issue #1, you can find it here. Hopefully, next issue will be better than this.

Unfortunately for Resurrection, there are other books that I want to read and I can't wait anymore for it to pick up the pace. Even though there are two more issues remaining to complete the story arc, I just don't care. Maybe I'll check out the trade when its released, but for now, this title's lost a reader.

I know there is more material to add to this book (especially new stuff), but for some reason it wasn't added. I'd love to have some kind of bimonthly Sam & Max comic, but who knows if that'll ever happen. Like Sam says: You crack me up, little buddy.

Screamland's art reminds me of a more detailed version of Ben Templesmith's work (you decide if that's a good or bad thing). The cover for #1 is hilarious: Frankenstein posing as a model bare chested in Miami. The story is actually really interesting, too. Growing up watching the monsters movies on Saturday nights, I always wondered what they'd be up to now, even if it's another medium. I also think it was a smart choice focusing on one monster story per issue. Hopefully, they'll start the movie before the comic ends!

I really don't like having all these monsters together in a kind of crossover world. I'd rather deal with one species per story. I hope the book gets enough sales to make it into an ongoing series (right now it's a four issue miniseries). I'm intrigued on what's going to happen next but I don't mind if I have to skip on it. The only way to guarantee a buy from me is if issue #2 cover is done by Staples.

This mantra is confirmed again with this issue. The Governor doesn't have enough strength to hit with one hand, so he strikes several times, making for one hell of a brutal assassination. I do wonder why the survivors didn't shoot at the governor while doing his deed (and out in the open). At least they could have saved one of them, (if Michone was captured as the Governor said). I saw the covers for future issues and it doesn't look good for Rick and company.

Choi and Oback are great as usual on art chores.

This comic looks like it's a love project that got approved for publishing. I'm trying to read new independent works whenever I have the chance - sometimes I discover great things, sometimes not so much. Urban Monsters falls in the middle. I don't know if I should take the comic as a serious piece with social commentary or just as a humor story (or both). I'll stick around for another issue, but hope to see some changes.

The trade is only $13.95, cheaper than the usual, but what makes this a must buy is the great story. Oni Press has the first chapter available to read at their website. I also bought Vol.2 and I'll be reviewing it soon. Lieber told me that there is a 3rd volume in the works as well. Can't wait for it!

The art and cover is done by Sami Basri while the alternate variant cover is done by Mike Choi (somebody give this guy a permanent job!); I would love Choi as the ongoing artist if anyone at Top Cow is reading this! I'm curious to see where everything goes from here, but I kind of lost hope after several bad issues.

Anyway, I've read enough. This issue is available in two connecting covers to choose from by Mike Choi and Sonia Oback. I'm sure next issue (Sejic's run begins) will be much better… at least I hope.

The cover for the next issue tells me exactly what I've said the first time that this "David" character appeared: He's after the Witchblade. Surprise, surprise. I might have given this book a grade of B+, but the new logo change pisses me off.

I didn't pick up 30 Days of Night because of Templesmith's horrible art. And yeah, I know you shouldn't judge the book by its cover. But whatever. I gave this book $3.99 and it stinks.

For the Spanish uneducated, "Alas" means "Wings". But it's not that hard to understand. It was bittersweet to see all the characters for the last time. I'm going to miss them.