When you’re looking for a comic that doesn’t feature superheroes, but you still want a little bit of heroing, there are a few options. There’s always the tried and true pulp stories, especially those involving detectives. But another option that’s popular is the paranormal – those gods, wizards and magicians who spend their time saving the day (or life as we know it). Valiant is bringing back just such a character in her own miniseries – Punk Mambo. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Not So Lucky Punk
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Comics Cosmos – Mar-Vellous Beginnings
With the premiere of the Captain Marvel movie, Marvel, not surprisingly, has been promoting all things Carol Danvers and Captain Marvel. In February, they posted a list of “Captain Marvel’s 10 Definitive Issues.” Though not many issues, considering how long the character has been around, the list covers the first appearance of Carol Danvers in 1967 through her more modern incarnation in 2014. But let’s start at the start. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Mar-Vellous Beginnings
Comics Cosmos – Dying for Art
Real world sort of stories can be told quite effectively in a visual format like comics. Your average police procedural drama takes on added depth when bold colors and dramatic art are used to express the violence of the story. It’s even better when there is an unfamiliar setting involved. All of that shows up in The Art of Dying by Raule and Philippe Berthet. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Dying for Art
Comics Cosmos – The Monster Within
It’s something that comic fans know, but it bears repeating for those who don’t keep up with the industry – not all comicbooks are about superheroes in costumes. Comics are often considered a genre on their own, but they are really a medium with as many genres as there are for novels. And if you enjoy high fantasy and alternate worlds, Monstress might be a title you should look into. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – The Monster Within
Comics Cosmos – Valiant’s Ninjak and Bloodshot
I spent the better part of last year reading a lot of things that I just didn’t enjoy and I started to lose interest in reading. My wife suggested that I try out Valiant Comics’ characters Bloodshot and Ninjak, so I bought the first volumes of each. I decided that I will dedicate this year to reading what I want. I got into Bloodshot and it was instant love, the same for Ninjak. Let me break down for you why both of these are so awesome. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Valiant’s Ninjak and Bloodshot