In Depth: Fantastic 4 #1

Marvel. Robinson, Kirk, Kesel, Arburtov.Fantastic Four was the first Marvel comic I ever read, many many years ago, and I'm not ashamed to admit I absolutely love Marvel's First Family. There's something about their adventures that just seem so thrilling. Maybe it's because when I read this title I'm instantly transported back to my youth (a simpler time. Sigh.) but I still get that sense of excitement, like anything could happen. They're the team...

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The Reading List: Comic Book Reviews Feb 26 2014

Welcome to The Reading List! Every week I'll be sharing what I think are the highlights of the latest releases, including a few thoughts on what I liked, what I didn't, and what I think you should be reading too.  If I've not mentioned something you think I should read, or want to let me know your thoughts on any of the new issues then drop me a message.If you've read my blog before I do lean towards Marvel/Image/Indie over DC, although I'm...

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My Comic Book Bucket List: Akira volume 1

If you’re a comic fan you’re guaranteed to have one. Whether you have a literal stack of comics in the corner of the room, or like me more of a fantasy list in your head, there are always those comics that, for one reason or another, you’ve never got around to reading no matter how much you want to, or even should, read them. So this is My Comic Book Bucket List (or CBBL for short!) - each time I’ll be reading and reviewing, in-depth, the series...

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Reasons to be Awesome

I started this blog for a few reasons, with the first and most obvious being that I love comics. I love anything to do with comics too; more specifically I enjoy (and spend a lot of my spare time) reading reviews, articles, news pieces and so on about the world of comics and their creators. So after years of reading other peoples articles and reviews I thought I'd give it a go myself. This leads into the second reason I started blogging; as a creative outlet. I enjoy writing in my spare time and while it's not for me to decide whether I'm any good...

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The Reading List: Feb 19 2014

This week's Comic Book reviews.Welcome to The Reading List!Every week I'll be sharing what I think are the highlights of the latest releases, including a few thoughts on what I liked, what I didn't, and what I think you should be reading too. If I've not mentioned something you think I should read, or want to let me know your thoughts on any of the new issues then drop me a message.If you've read my blog before I do lean towards Marvel/Image/Indie over DC, although I'm working on getting caught up on the New 52 in order to provide a more thorough...

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In Depth: Amazing X-Men #4

Aaron, McGuinness, Vines, GraciaI'm not ashamed to admit that this issue, the best issue of Amazing yet, hit me right in the feels. I think it's safe to say that you'd have to have a heart as cold as the icy tundra of Purgatory itself to not be moved by some of the moments in this book. So if you're ready for a spoiler filled trip through Heaven and Hell to rediscover an old friend you didn't realise how much you truly missed then follow me, as I...

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Guardians of the Galaxy - Full Trailer

Courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel live, we get the first look at the Guardians of the Galaxy in the full trailer, and it is brilliant. I had no idea that John C. Reilly or Peter Serafinowicz were in the movie, and here they are in a prominent role in the trailer, nailing the final one liner perfectly. I knew it was going to have that comedy edge to it, much like the original Iron Man movie did, but they've really taken it to the next level here. By the end of the trailer I was beaming and very excited. A proper look at each of the Guardians in...

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On the Stack - Feb 19 2014

It's Wednesday and you know what that means - yep, new comics. So this is On the Stack, a list of all the comics I'll be picking up this week and a look at how I think this week is shaping up. Come back later for The Reading List, where I'll be reviewing what I liked and what I didn't. What am I missing? What am I getting that you think I should be avoiding? Let me know!The highlight from Marvel this week is definitely Amazing X-Men #4 - really loving that Nightcrawler is back and at his swashbuckling best no less. This book can't come out fast...

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The Reading List - Feb 12 2014

Welcome to The Reading List! Every week I'll be sharing what I think are the highlights of the latest releases, including a few thoughts on what I liked, what I didn't, and what I think you should be reading too. If I've not mentioned something you think I should read, or want to let me know your thoughts on any of the new issues then drop me a message. If you've read my blog before I do lean towards Marvel/Image/Indie over DC, although I'm working on getting caught up on the New 52 in order to provide a more thorough weekly recap (weekap?...

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In Depth: She-Hulk #1

(Marvel. Charles Soule, Javier Pulido, Munsta Vicente) If you need an example of the current state of Marvel Comics, you need look no further than She-Hulk #1. It follows the current trend of showing the audience an intimate look at the life of their favourite superheroes when they're busy not being superheroes. I say following a trend in the loosest possible sense, because every one of the books that could be on that list (Hawkeye most successfully,...

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The Tale of the Comic Book Kid

There’s very little in this world I love more than comics (I’m contractually obliged here to say ‘apart from my fiancée). Whether it’s individual issues, trades or digital; whether catching up on the adventures of years-old friends or immersing myself in a brand new world, my number one joy is sitting down with a cup of tea (hey, I’m English, don’t judge) and disappearing into a comic.
 Now right off the bat I have to admit: I’m a Marvel zombie. My first real taste of superhero comics was Marvel - Specifically Marvel Heroes Reborn #2(a UK reprint...

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