Space Battle Lunchtime #1 Writing and Art by Natalie Riess Published by Oni Press Ever since the advent of Iron Chef, the reality competition cooking show has been a cornerstone of television in the 21st century. Shows like Master Chef, Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, and The Great British Bake Off among others have proliferated the airwaves …
Heartthrob #1 Written by Christopher Sebela Art by Robert Wilson IV and Nick Filiardi Published by Oni Press Heartthrob is a story about the heart, both figuratively and literally. It’s also probably the second book in the market right now to be a love story with a side of crime that could go wrong, but …
Invader Zim #3 Written by Eric Trueheart Artwork by Aaron Alexovich, Megan Lawton Colored by Rikki Simons Letters by Warren Wucinich Published by Oni Press Invader Zim #3 has the Irken invader trying to pull off another dubious scheme to destroy life on Earth. Alexovich and Lawton create artwork that is reminiscent of the original …
In case you didn’t know, Invader Zim is back in comic form and this reviewer and longtime Zim fan has been counting down the days to finally getting what we’ve wanted—new content. It’s been fourteen years since the tragically mis-scheduled cartoon about a little alien named Zim first aired on Nickelodeon. If you’ve never seen the series, don’t worry; there’s a two-page introduction that will tell you all that you need to know in order understand the comic. But that doesn’t mean that you aren’t missing out by forgoing the show! Since this is the first issue, allow me to indulge in a bit of history.
PUNY humans, disgusting comic fans and small people of all ages with surprisingly large heads are DOOMED, DOOMED, DOOMED to fall head over heels in love with Invader Zim #1 by Jhonen Vasquez and Aaron Alexovitch.
The first issue of the new volume of The Auteur: Sister Bambi is a sick and twisted delight. There is a warning on the credits page that says, “The shocking scenes you are about to see are not suggested for the weak or immature,” and that holds true throughout the book. However, for those depraved souls who can stomach the content, The Auteur: Sister Bambi #1 is sure to please.
Cullen Bunn and Brian Churilla’s brand new ongoing continues with the second installment of Hellbreak. The story follows the Kerberos Initiative, a highly advanced occult military program funded by the Church that plunges down into the depths of Hell to recover kidnapped souls. Every Hell is different, always full of new horrors to behold and every drop is a test for Orpheus Team if they can survive what horrors the Pit has in store for them.
Terrible Lizard #1 – #5 Written by Cullen Bunn Art by Drew Moss Colors by Ryan Hill Published by Oni Press Let it not be said that Cullen Bunn does not have his thumbs in many pies. The man practically has a new issue coming out every week and then some and this case is …
Part Time Princesses is an exploration of childhood hopes, dreams and the entering of the mature world of adulthood. Readers are treated to the development of four individual young adults into more world wise individuals who seek to establish themselves and assist their fellow teenagers to have a place of their own. The story provides the importance of standing together with other human beings and finding common causes to work toward. Furthermore, Part Time Princesses reveals that although adulthood may mean dreams are pushed aside or placed on pause by reality, it does not mean the magic of imagination and goodness must be lost as well. For goodwill toward fellow man and friendship provide their own enchantment and magic in our world.
Hellbreak #1 Written by Cullen Bunn Art by Brian Churilla Published by Oni Press If there’s one thing that’s to be said about Cullen Bunn, it’s that he’s someone who knows how to get things done. At the moment, he has at least half a dozen projects coming out the door with several of the …
Well, some of my theories about the nature of this ship were born out by this issue, while others turned out to be bogus. More than anything else, this is a sad issue, as virtually all of the characters have been whittled down until only a couple of people are left alive at the end. Be aware, I will be discussing numerous spoilers here, so if you don’t want to know who bites it, don’t read any further. Consider yourself warned.
Here is Part Two of the top Canadians making waves in the comic industry. For Part One click here! Ray Fawkes The formatting of a comic book is what makes the medium so unique. It allows for an extra layer of nuanced storytelling that you cannot find elsewhere. It’s this respect for structure that makes …