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MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD #1
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Jun 07, 2010 - 3:25 AM - by JacquieHelwig
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Title: MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD #1
Rating: 
Publisher Website: Archaia
Writer: Jeremy Bastian, Ted Naifeh, David Petersen and Alex Sheikman
Pencils: Jeremy Bastian, Ted Naifeh, David Petersen and Alex Sheikman
Number of pages: 24
Price: $3.50 U.S.
Color: Color
Safety Content Label: A - Appropriate for age 9 and up.
Publishers Blurb:
Inside the June Alley Inn, located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, mice gather to tell tales, each trying to outdo the other. A competition, of sorts, begins. The game: Tell the best story, get your bar tab cleared! The rules: Every story must contain one truth, one lie and have never been told in that tavern before. Legends of the Guard is a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Featured in this issue are stories by Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things).
Reviewer Comments:
The Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard, was a very interesting read for me. Since I’m a chick of course I love little cute animals in clothing, so this comic was right up my ally. How adorable!
This medieval fantasy world where mice are human like, was so captivating. Everything that happened in the issue, I could totally imagine taking place in a real Inn back in medieval times. The three tales told in the story really drew me in. They were interesting little fantasy tales told by mice.
The artwork of the comic was breathtaking. It reminds me of an medieval art nouveau style. The different artwork from all of the illustrators that worked on the comic flowed together beautifully. The different color pallets for each of the stories really captured the mood of the story being told. The stories and art fit together perfectly.
It might not be butt-kickin action with spandex and capes but over all, I really liked Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard. I would love to be able to get my hands on the next issue of it.
-Jacquie
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SPANDEX # 1
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Jun 05, 2010 - 5:54 PM - by SebastianPiccione
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Title: SPANDEX # 1
Rating: 
Publisher Website: Spandex
Writer: Martin Eden
Pencils: Martin Eden
Inks:
Colors:
Number of pages: 40
Price: $7.50 (includes shipping from UK)
Color: Color
Safety Content Label: MAX: EXPLICIT CONTENT - 18 years old.
Publishers Blurb:
Reviewer Comments:
SPANDEX is an all gay (well...mostly gay) team of British Super Heroes. I know, what's NOT to like, right!
But for those of who are less comfortable with your own sexuality, don't worry, SPANDEX is still, essentially, a super-hero comic. Just one with a wider way of thinking. Something like a foreign film.
This issue introduces us to the SPANDEX team, one member for each color of the rainbow. Like blackest night, only gayer. We have the leader, Liberty, Diva, Glitter, Mr. Muscles, Butch, Prowler, and Indigo. The characters are likeable and well thought out. The story, which involves the attack of a 50 foot lesbian, is a lot of fun, while still having that straight up (pardon the pun) super-hero book feel. I liked them all, but my favorites were Butch, Prowler, and Indigo.
As is expected, there is more going on than the characters would have us believe. Each character has enough baggage to jump-start a thousand sub-plots, but it's "natural" baggage, rather than the usual forced, oh-my-characters-have-such-interesting-issues that we see too often in comics.
For something very different that feels familiar, check this out!
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Codebreakers #3
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Jun 03, 2010 - 8:08 AM - by NateSutton
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Title: Codebreakers #3
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Publisher Website: BOOM!
Writer: Created by: Ross Richie Written by: Carey Malloy
Pencils: Scott Godlewski
Inks: Scott Godlewski
Colors: Stephen Downer
Number of pages: 24
Price: 3.99
Color: Color
Safety Content Label: PARENTAL ADVISORY - 15 years and older. Similiar to T+ but featuring more mature themes and/or more graphic imagery.
Publishers Blurb:
With nothing to lose, there is only one desperate chance left for the elite Cryptanalysis Unit of the FBI – Special Agent Donald Garner must face his own dark past to save the future of those closest to him! Will Garner’s deepest secrets destroy them all? Or will Stanley finish the job for them?
Reviewer Comments:
With some major character reveals, Carey Malloy pushes the plot a little further in the latest issue of Codebreakers. Malloy excels at keeping the tension heightened in this issue, and the suspense doesn't let up even for a minute. He does a great job of carrying the main thrust of the story against revealing the past of the main character and villain and how they know each other. This comic is a great example of pacing done well and the dialogue and character interaction are great as well.
For some reason in this particular issue the artist has really clicked for me. I really like his style and its well suited for this type of story. His story telling is excellent and his line style and characters are great. The panel and page layout is great and the action well directed. Take all that and add a colorist who has done his job well and you've got an all around good comic.
This book reads like a great thriller action movie with each issue upping the stakes just a little bit more...and as is the case with the previous two issues this one has a last page that ensures your committed to the next issue.
-Nate
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28 Days Later 11
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Jun 03, 2010 - 5:55 AM - by MichaelRoberts
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Title: 28 Days Later 11
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Publisher Website: Boom! Studios
Writer: Michael Alan Nelson
Pencils: Declan Shalvey
Inks:
Colors: William Farmer
Number of pages: 24
Price: $3.99
Color: Color
Safety Content Label: PARENTAL ADVISORY - 15 years and older. Similiar to T+ but featuring more mature themes and/or more graphic imagery.
Publishers Blurb:
In their wake lies destruction. Their fierceness knows no end. They are unstoppable. The Infected? No. A Black Ops faction that has their sights set on three travelers. The mindless masses of The Infected are one thing, but how does Selena survive an enemy as patient and cunning as her? Covers by Sean Phillips and Declan Shalvey.
Reviewer Comments:
As some of you know, I had still not seen the original movie that provides the basis for this series as of last month, but I have finally fixed that error. After seeing the film, I’ve been able to gain a better understanding and a deeper respect for the books as writer Michael Nelson has really captured the character of Selena as well as the pacing and the contemplative nature of the stories.
This issue had some great artwork by regular series artist Declan Shalvey. The book begins with a scene set in the middle of a forest fire. In the same way that rats scurry off a sinking ship, a horde of zombies come out of the forest in the same direction as our heroes. So, not only are the jagged flames filling the panel, but you also got zombies on fire who are still ready to tear into some human flesh. Shalvey demonstrates a great mix of rugged lines for the fire and the scenery while still allowing smooth lines on the characters. The result is made even richer by William Farmer’s coloring. Many of these scenes could have easily turned into a muddled mess, but instead the scenes glow with the energy of the flames.
There has been a series of flashbacks that Nelson has sprinkled throughout the series so far, and this issue finally clarified when those flashbacks were from. I don’t want to give too much away here, but we are getting to see Selena at a much different stage in life. She has a very different persona from the one we’ve seen in the movie and in most of the book. I’m excited to watch that particular storyline develop.
This is consistently a great series, and I am glad to see that this issue brings the characters into direct opposition of some U.S. agents. Nelson has hinted at this conflict for a while now, it will be interesting to see how they get themselves out of this situation. It’s easy for a comic book series to promise character development and revelation, but this series is one of the few I’ve seen where character is every bit as important as the action itself.
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