Roche Limit: Sci-Fi Noir That Pushes Humanity To The Limit

Comic book fans have been seeing more and more genre-styled fiction on the shelves over the last few years. Image Comics, the publisher of so much great creator-owned material, has … Continue reading Roche Limit: Sci-Fi Noir That Pushes Humanity To The Limit

31 Days Of Horror 2014 – Murder By Decree (1979)

The world over, and in even in the realm of pop culture, is there a more horrifying thought in public consciousness than the famously unsolved murders of Jack the Ripper? … Continue reading 31 Days Of Horror 2014 – Murder By Decree (1979)

See What Or Who Is Behind The Veil #1 On The Wednesday Run–March 5, 2014

Wow! So, acclaimed writer Greg Rucka is on a bit of a roll. His monthly series, Lazarus, published by Image Comics, has been receiving rave reviews from both comic book … Continue reading See What Or Who Is Behind The Veil #1 On The Wednesday Run–March 5, 2014

See You In Orbit With The Fuse #1 On The Wednesday Run–February 12, 2014

Sci-fi! Mystery! Adventure! Comics that carry these kinds of styles and themes are so ubiquitous right now, can we still call them “genre” comics? I suppose, so long as “superhero” … Continue reading See You In Orbit With The Fuse #1 On The Wednesday Run–February 12, 2014

Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013–Every House Is Haunted By Ian Rogers

It’s the holiday season. It’s cold outside and the snow has piled up as high as the windowsill. Dinner has been finished, the table and plates cleaned, and, as the … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s Holiday Gift Guide 2013–Every House Is Haunted By Ian Rogers

Saturday At The Movies – Book Torture and Other Evils: Daisy MacLean takes on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a fantastic Gothic horror story and I have a real soft spot for the genre: some monsters, a good omen or two … Continue reading Saturday At The Movies – Book Torture and Other Evils: Daisy MacLean takes on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

You Won’t Throwback The Black Beetle #0 On The Wednesday Run – December 19, 2012

There are lots of new comic books out on the store shelves today. Lots. All of the publishing companies, big and small, are pushing books out on the last before-the-holidays … Continue reading You Won’t Throwback The Black Beetle #0 On The Wednesday Run – December 19, 2012

The Scene Of The Crime Is Right Here On The Wednesday Run – November 14, 2012

I tell ‘ya, there’s always something interesting to pick up at your local comic book shop on a Wednesday. Action. Adventure. Mystery. Horror. Drama: super-powered heroes with masks, capes and … Continue reading The Scene Of The Crime Is Right Here On The Wednesday Run – November 14, 2012

World Exclusive: Singer Benoit David on Mystery, Yes and More!

Last week, progressive rock fans had a chance to read our exclusive talk with writer Jon Kirkman about his upcoming book on Yes, Time And A Word: The Yes Interviews. … Continue reading World Exclusive: Singer Benoit David on Mystery, Yes and More!

Michael Biehn Crafts A Solid First Film – The Victim Reviewed

Making the leap from actor to director can be a tricky business. Not everybody can be Ben Affleck, right? Sometimes, you wind up William Shatner. In the case of Michael … Continue reading Michael Biehn Crafts A Solid First Film – The Victim Reviewed

The Hand That Would Kill Batman – Japer Looks at Batman: The Black Glove

Writer: Grant Morrison Artists: J.H. Williams, Tony Daniel DC Comics Have we read this before? Batman is in grave danger. A mysterious adversary, as brilliant as our hero and as … Continue reading The Hand That Would Kill Batman – Japer Looks at Batman: The Black Glove