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‘Batwoman’ #39: hanging up the cowl with grace

So, Batwoman makes its way onto its cancelation. It’s quite the tragedy as the current arc is actually far more compelling and novel than the series has been in a long time. Of course that’s not going to stop this issue from being another of the book’s many controversies. What has already drawn the malice of the book’s struggling fandom is the return and redemption of Red Alice, Kate Kane’s psychopathic twin sister. Alice is one of Batwoman’s oldest foes, dating all the way back to her first solo outing in Batwoman: Elegy. She’s a major component of Kate’s mythos and Andrekyo’s decision to turn her into a hero is seen as a betrayal.

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‘Batwoman’ #36 Dives Head First into the Occult

Last month, Batwoman saw Kate Kane working alongside the likes of Red Alice, Clayface, Ragman, and Etrigan the Demon in space while fighting the forces of Hell and Morgan le Fey. It served as a proper introduction to Batwoman’s new occult themed team: the Unknowns. Now the series jumps back to explain the hows and whys of last issue. This month manages to perfectly balance both the oncoming mystical madness and the fallout from the last year or so of story lines.

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Batwoman #35 “The Unknowns” may be the kick in the pants this series needs

Batwoman #35 Written by Marc Andreyko Art by Georges Jeanty Published by DC Comics Since its first issue back at the start of the New 52, Batwoman has been a problematic series. What has served as a fatal flaw of the book is how it tries to be a follow up to Greg Rucka’s excellent …

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Serenity #6 Comfortably Concludes the Miniseries

Serenity Leaves on the Wind #6 Written by Zack Whedon Pencilled by Georges Jeanty Inked by Karl Story Colors by Laura Martin Published by Dark Horse Comics For lack of a better term, Serenity #6 is a comfort food for a Firefly fan. It is full of snarky dialogue, a pack of underdogs saving the day once again, aerial maneuvers, …

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Serenity Leaves on the Wind #4 Has Faster Pacing, Strong Characterization

Serenity Leaves on the Wind #4 Written by Zack Whedon Pencilled by Georges Jeanty Inked by Karl Story Colors by Laura Martin Published by Dark Horse Comics Serenity: Leaves on the Wind #4 is a  better paced comic than the previous issue in the miniseries. Writer Zack Whedon manages to include the planning and execution of Mal …

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Serenity Leaves on the Wind #3 is a Mediocre Middle Chapter

Serenity Leaves on the Wind #3 Written by Zack Whedon Pencilled by Georges Jeanty Inked by Karl Story Colors by Laura Martin Published by Dark Horse Comics Sometimes Serenity: Leaves on the Wind #3 is very good. Artist Georges Jeanty has an impressive handle on the interior of Serenity, which is detailed and has all the nooks and crannies of …

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A Reflection on the Wild Bumpy Ride that is Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 #1-25 (2011-2013) Written by Joss Whedon (#1), Andrew Chambliss (#2-13, 16-25), Scott Allie (#8-10), Jane Espenson (#14), Drew Z. Greenberg (#15) Pencils by Georges Jeanty (#1-4, 6-7, 11-13, 16-19, 20-25), Karl Moline (#5, 14-15, 20), Cliff Richards (#8-10), Ben Dewey (#15) Coloured by Michelle Madsen (#1-25) Inking by Dexter …

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Serenity Leaves on the Wind #2 is a Dark and Emotional Comic

Serenity Leaves on the Wind #2 Written by Zack Whedon Pencilled by Georges Jeanty Inked by Karl Story Colors by Laura Martin Published by Dark Horse Comics The Serenity Leaves on the Wind miniseries isn’t new reader friendly, but it is a great place for fans of the Firefly TV series and Serenity film to reconnect with their favorite characters and …

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Serenity: Leaves On the Wind #1 Promises an Exciting New Era for Beloved Franchise

Serenity: Leaves on the Wind #1 (of 6) Written by Zack Whedon Pencils by Georges Jeanty Inks by Karl Story Colours by Laura Martin Letters by Michael Heisler Based on the Television Series Created by Joss Whedon Published by Dark Horse Comics There are only two known truths in the entire universe: 1, that a …

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Buffy Season 9’s Finale Arc is Mostly Successful Thus Far, With Some Misses

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9 #22-24 “The Core”, Parts Two, Three and Four Written by Andrew Chambliss Drawn by Georges Jeanty Inking by Dexter Vines Colours by Michelle Madsen Executive Producer: Joss Whedon Published by Dark Horse Comics Issue #21 of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9” saw the return of familiar faces Willow …

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Review of Buffy Season Nine Volume One “Freefall”

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Nine #1-5 Writers: Joss Whedon, Andrew Chambliss Pencillers: Georges Jeanty, Karl Moline Inkers: Dexter Vines, Andy Owens Colorist: Michelle Madsen Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Ending almost exactly after Season Eight, the first story arc of Buffy: Season Nine returns to the roots of the TV show while simultaneously trying to show the characters …

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Buffy Season Eight Vol. 4: Too Much Exposition Weakens the Series’ Conclusion

Buffy the Vampire Slayer “Season Eight 31-40” Writers: Brad Meltzer, Joss Whedon, Scott Allie Pencillers: Georges Jeanty Inker: Andy Owens Colorist: Michelle Owens Letterer: Richard Starkings Published by Dark Horse Comics The last two storylines of  Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight excelled in regards to art, dialogue, and character development, but a continued focus on …

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