Comic Reviews 2023
Once again, The Way of the Househusband charms and delights readers, and Volume 10 is a must-read slice-of-life manga.
Marvel Voices: Pride is unapologetic in its queerness and offers interesting new characters, but it lacks nuance and rushes through character origins.
Poison Ivy Vol 1: The Virtuous Cycle Review is not just one of DC's best titles of the 2020s, but it is also essential reading for new and old fans.
Terrorwar #1 is a strong first issue for a cyberpunk war story with stellar world-building and a unique premise.
Women of Marvel #1's jokes don't always land, but it embraces the sweet and silly side of sisterhood in Marvel Comics.
Before Valentine's Day, DC fans can read DC's Harley Quinn Romances, a one-shot anthology with a lot to love.
G. Willow Wilson and Atagun Ilhan's Poison Ivy #8 delivers more body horror, more social commentary, and more hope.
While it is not the scariest Knight Terrors comic, Knight Terrors: Green Lantern captures Hal Jordan's greatest strength.
Power Girl Special Issue #1 delivers the Power Girl dream team with this vulnerable take on the superhero.
Groot #1 kicks off a fun space romp with an interesting team-up, but it is uncertain who the star is supposed to be.
Hairball Issue #1 is a slow-burn for the supernatural, but it captures the horrors of a struggling household and couple.
Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande's I Am Iron Man #1 takes Tony Stark on a Time-Travelling adventure.
Image Comics introduces a new superhero to the Massive-Verse with Inferno Girl Red, and she is certainly one to watch out for.
While the jokes don't always land, the art of Multiversity: Harley Screws Up the DCU makes Issue #1 is worth checking out.
DC's Knight Terrors: Poison Ivy delivers a disturbing suburban nightmare for Poison Ivy and the women she loves. Here's CBR's review.
DC Pride #1 2023 is a must-read celebration of the queer community and how these heroes support one another in the best and worst of times.
Under Kingdom is a radical YA graphic novel that embraces the strange and unusual for kids and adults who love the monstrous and macabre.
Harley Quinn Issue #28 delivers a colorfully chaotic comic with Dr. Harleen Quinzel's dream creative team behind it.
Superman: Space Age comes to an end, proving it deserved a longer run thanks to the talent of its creative team. Here's CBR's review.
Al Ewing and Kasia Nie's Wasp #1 sets up an interesting legacy story with sophisticated and sweet art.
Multiversity: Harley Screws Up the DCU Issue #2 continues to promise an absurd story with compelling art, but it's taking too long to flesh out.
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Comic Reviews 2022
For those in need of an adult coming of age story with a dash of romance, Chef's Kiss delivers on something sweet.
Hitomi Issue #1 may be mostly exposition, but it immerses readers into the world of its characters and is a must-read revenge tale.
Marvel Voices: Pride #1 puts its queer characters front and center for a celebration of LGBTQ+ stories, making one excited for what's next.
Across a Field of Starlight is a stunning portrait of long-distance friendship and the queer space adventure comic readers need.
Marvel's Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 delivers outstanding art that sets a twisted tone for a new mystery for Peter Parker.
The Harley Quinn Annual 2022 is two stories in one, which doesn't work in its favor, but the issue still captures Harley's humor and heart.
Dan Slott and Mark Bagley's Spider-Man #1 is an exciting first issue in a promising, high-stakes series featuring heroes from across the Spider-Verse.
Harley Quinn the Animated Series: Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour has been collected in a hardcover edition, and it's a must have filled with queer joy and fun.
Kami Garcia and Isaac Goodhart's Constantine: Distorted Illusions delivers a magical, coming-of-age tale full of found family and occult hijinks.
Behold, Behemoth #1 kickstarts an apocalyptic tale to remember with dynamite art and a tormented yet endearing protagonist.
Rainbow Rowell, Rogê Antônio, and Luca Maresca's She-Hulk: Jen, Again delivers a charming, comedic take on She-Hulk as she adjusts to "normal" life.
The sci-fi graphic novel Chronophage gets a little lost in its time manipulation story, but is worth a read thanks to its character focus.
Image Comics' I Hate Fairyland #2
I Hate Fairyland #2 delivers plenty of surprises along with the familiar fun fans of the series associate with Gert.
Torunn Gronbekk and Michael Dowling's Jane Foster & The Mighty Thor #1 is mostly set up, but it establishes a promising future for fans of Valkyrie.
This year's DC Pride anthology delivers a variety of stories, ranging from heart-wrenching to uplifting, to celebrate LGBTQ+ heroes.
While a spin-off, new readers can jump right into Tillie Walden's Clementine, as it is a simple but engaging survival story.
DC's Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special celebrates the fan-favorite character's many layers and honors her illustrious history.
In Doughnuts and Doom by Balazs Lorinczi, readers go on a Sapphically sweet journey with a witch, a guitarist, and an adorable snake.
Taking on a difficult subject matter, Slip explores the inner turmoil that comes with being a teenager while also offering a hopeful outlook.
Image Comic's Voyagis #1 embraces classic sci-fi and foreshadows an in-depth look at the conflicts between the natural and inorganic.
Image Comic's Gospel #1 by Will Morris, starts with an intriguing hook but risks biting off more than it can chew.
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Comic Reviews 2021
DC's new young adult graphic novel, Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story, nails the unexpected highs and lows of being a hero in the real world.
The new DC young adult graphic novel, I Am Not Starfire, tackles the complexities of identity with sentimental art and a slice-of-life plot.
Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero delivers DC's next rising star and introduces a relatable and inspirational vigilante to Gotham City.
Written by Dean Hale and Shannon Hale and with artwork by Asiah Fulmore, Amethyst tells a modern, DC fairy tale that never skimps on wondrous fun.
Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven isn't just a love letter to the couple, it's a love letter to the Titans' legacy and their fans.
While Mister Miracle is captivating, the latest DC YA book, Mister Miracle: The Great Escape, takes on too much in a short amount of time.
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