Review: Quests Asides #1 (Vault Comics)
Released through Vault Comics, Quests Aside, created by Brian Schirmer, Elena Gogou, Rebecca Nalty and AndWorld Designs, is a story about the goings on within a medieval tavern for both its staff and patrons.
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Review: West of Sundown #1 (Vault Comics)
West of Sundown #1 is a Horror/Western comic created by Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell, Jim Terry, Triona Farrell and Crank! as it follows the journey of a man attempting to return his vampiric mistress back to the place of her rebirth. Can it take a big bite out of the comic shop shelves or will it burn up once it hits sunlight?
Review: My .22 Always Works (Freaktown Comics)
One genre which always piques our interest is classic noir tales, stories inspired by the great noir detectives of the 30’s and 40’s. As such, we check out My .22 Always works, a Noir story told in honour of Silver-Age legend Wally Wood and created by Russell Hillman, David Baf Gallart and Sergio Calvet, as it is released by its creators to those who helped it reach its Kickstarter target.
Review: The Miracles (Queer Comix)
The Miracles, created by Joe Glass, Vince Underwood, Harry Saxon and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, is an LGBT+ superhero comic about a young man who discovers he has superpowers, which leads to the reveal of an unknown history regarding his family.
Review: Space Precinct Zero #1 (Doma Comics)
When it comes to sci-fi, there are usually three things which you can guarantee with space adventures; a military-like organisation, aliens and conflict! Star Trek, Star Wars, Mass Effect, Dune (sort of), John Carter of Mars, all of them contain these things. Well, Doma Comics attempt to do a slightly different spin on that formula with Space Precinct Zero, by Jayson Santos and Chris Chandler about a new recruit thrust straight into battle with a new alien enemy.
Review: We Ride Titans #1 (Vault Comics)
Although we can’t claim to be experts on all things Manga here at Pipedream Comics, one common theme that continues to bleed from that medium is the idea of Kaiju (giant monsters). The latest big beast battles appear in We Ride Titans #1, the new Vault Comics’ series from Sebastian Piriz, Dee Cunniffe, Jim Campbell and Tres Dean about a family who run the giant robot defending a city from monsters.
Review: Leap M (Doug Wood/Matt Battaglia)
After a lengthy effort to recover their work from a certain indie publisher, Doug Wood and Matt Battaglia have recently Kickstarted recently recovered comic, Leap M and released it to the world. But was it a leap of faith worth making?
Review: Damsel from D.I.S.T.R.E.S.S #2-3 & Bete Noir #2-3
Last year was a strong year for writer Andrew Clemson, as he managed to release not one, but two issues, of BOTH his ongoing series: Damsel from DISTRESS and Bete Noir. Fresh off a place in our Best of 2021, and glowing reviews of the debut issues, we take a look back at these issues and see if they managed to keep the magic!
Review: The Henchman Volume 1 (Greg Smith Comics)
While Superheroes and Supervillains are often the main focus of our favourite comic books, it’s the henchmen and underlings that never seem to get as much focus they should. Fortunately, all that is different in Greg Smith, Sal Donaire and team’s webcomic the Henchman. But as we check out volume one, can the Henchman show its superpowers?
Review: White Ash – Season 2 #1 (Scout Comics)
More and more, comics seems to be following the trend of TV, with series giving up on large numbered runs in favour of an approach containing multiple ‘seasons’. This is especially the case with Comixology Originals but now Scout Comics appear to be picking up on that trend with the recent release of White Ash […]