Review: IND-XED (Fraser Campbell/Lucy Sullivan)
Debuting on Kickstarter this week comes IND-XED a slice of really unique and thought-provoking dystopian science fiction from writer Fraser Campbell (Alex Automatic) and artist Lucy Sullivan (Barking).
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Review: Knight vs. Pirates (Reckless Hero)
The new book from Reckless Hero sees them bring the trademark high impact visuals that we love in The Last Sheriff and Operation Boom!, to this unique genre mash up. Knights vs Pirates sees artist Chris Imber and Chris Jenkins teaming up with ALV writer Jay Martin for a full length graphic novel that feels […]
Review: Department of Truth #1 (Image Comics
Continuing his current purple patch of great collaborations, The Department of Truth is the new book from Martin Simmonds (Dying Is Easy) that sees him join forces with James Tynion IV to bring us a dark look at the world of conspiracy theories and mysterious government agencies.
The New Normal (4/9) Tiny Acts of Violence, Write It In Blood, Bad Karma, Making Comics with Matt Garvey and more!
Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly indie comics round-up The New Normal. This week we take a look at an incredible new graphic novel which arrived in our inbox fully formed, discover how to get into comics with Matt Garvey, look back at some great titles from Panel Syndicate, and also look back […]
Review: Bad Karma #1 (Panel Syndicate)
You wait months for a new Panel Syndicate book and all it takes is a global pandemic and suddenly we get two in quick succession. Joining Ed Brubaker’s Friday on the pay-what-you-want platform is Bad Kharma, a buddy comedy about PTSD and a wrongful murder. Publisher: Panel Syndicate Writer: Alex De Campi Artist: Ryan Howe, […]
Review: Tiny Acts of Violence (A14 Books / Comics Toolbox)
We love it when a book arrives on our reading list, fully formed and without a Kickstarter campaign or publisher preview to precede it – it’s a reminder of the quality and dedication some creators have to their craft. Martin Stiff’s cold war spy thriller/mystery Tiny Acts of Violence is just such a complete finished […]
Review: The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott (Avery Hill Publishing)
It’s no secret that we are huge fans of Avery Hill Publishing here at Pipedream Comics. Their unique brand of thoughtful and esoteric comics has introduced us to the likes of Rachael Smith, Tille Walden and many more. And the latest to join this glorious roster of creators is Zoe Thorogood, with The Impending Blindness […]
Review: Youth #1 (ComiXology Originals)
The latest series from ComiXology Originals stables sees Curt Pires and Alex Diotto bringing us a really interesting talk on the teenage superhero coming of age story. Publisher: ComiXology Originals Writer: Curt Pires Artist: Alex Diotto, Dee Cuniffe, Micah Myers Price: £2.39 per issue from ComiXology Frank and River are your average teens, after a […]
Review: Write It In Blood (Rory McConville)
We’re always a sucker for a great crime comic and Rory McConville and Joe Palmer’s Write It In Blood is a bit of a cracker, with the body count of a Scorsese movie and sparkling dialogue of a Coen Brothers movie, it’s a delightful tale of two brothers on the run from a mob boss […]
Review: Going to the Chapel Vol 1 (Action Lab)
Wedding days are supposed to be unforgettable, however this one just got even more memorable when a group of gun wielding Evilses interrupt the nuptials in Going to The Chapel a new high concept screwball crime caper from the team at Action Lab. Publisher: Action Lab/Danger Zone Writer: David Pepose Artist: Gavin Guidry, Liz Kramer […]