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Blackbird #1 (Review): Magic Is Real
BLACKBIRD #1 Writer: Sam Humphries Artist: Jen Bartel Publisher: Image Comics 10/10 Wow, I mean what else can I say. Sam Humphries and...

Ryan Balkam
Oct 4, 20182 min read


Lollipop Kids #1 (Review)Father and Son Knock It Outta the Park
LOLLIPOP KIDS #1 Writers: Adam and Aidan Glass Artist: Diego Yapur Publisher: Aftershock 8/10 I had the pleasure of doing in interview...

Ryan Balkam
Oct 4, 20182 min read


Justice League #9 (Review) The Calm Before the Storm
JUSTICE LEAGUE #9 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Jorge Jimenez Publisher: DC Comics 8/10 With each passing issue, this series continues to...

Ryan Balkam
Oct 3, 20183 min read


Talking with Artist Pere Perez
Pere Perez has become one of the hottest new artists in the industry. He helped shape the Valiant Universe with his work on numerous...

Ryan Balkam
Oct 2, 20182 min read


LCS Spotlight: Collector's Paradise
Collector's Paradise has been my favorite comic book store since I was 13 years old, so 18 years. I have seen the store change so much...

Ryan Balkam
Oct 1, 20185 min read


Talking with Comic Book Artist Ray-Anthony Height
You know as much as I feel I get sucked into social media too much, there are times it can be really helpful. I love finding new creators...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 28, 20183 min read


Jim Valentino: The Man That Helped Revolutionize Image
I was fortunate enough to talk with the legendary Jim Valentino this past week, who has done so much for Image Comics and the industry as...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 27, 20185 min read


Action Comics #1003 (Review): A Little Kryptonite Never Hurt Anybody
ACTION COMICS #1003 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Yannick Paquette Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 Somewhere, I imagine Jerry Siegel and...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 27, 20182 min read


Doomsday Clock #7 (Review): Enter Dr. Manhattan
DOOMSDAY CLOCK #7 Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Gary Frank Colorist: Brad Anderson Publisher: DC Comics 10/10 SPOILERS AHEAD So we're 7...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 27, 20183 min read


Heroes in Crisis #1 (Review) Brutal and Emotional Read
Heroes In Crisis #1 Writer: Tom King Artist: Clay Mann Colorist: Tomeu Morey Publisher: DC Comics 9/10 SPOILERS AHEAD When you hear the...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 26, 20183 min read


Pete Woods: Going Under the Hood
Pete Woods has been drawing comic books professionally since the 90's. He's worked on some of the biggest books like Action Comics,...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 24, 20183 min read


Venom by Donny Cates vol. 1(Review)
VENOM Vol. 1 Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Ryan Stegman Inker: JP Mayer Colorist: Frank Martin Published by: Marvel Comics 10/10 I first...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 23, 20182 min read


Erik Larsen: The Man Behind the Dragon
Erik Larsen has written/drawn some of the biggest characters in comics ( Fantastic Four, Wolverine, Aquaman, and of course Spider-Man)....

Ryan Balkam
Sep 22, 20184 min read


Return of Wolverine #1 (Review): He's Back Baby
Return of Wolverine #1 Writer: Charles Soule Penciller: Steve McNiven Inker: Jay Leisten Colorist: Laura Martin Publisher: Marvel Comics...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 21, 20183 min read


Doug Mahnke: Artist Extraordinaire
Doug Mahnke has been drawing comics sine the 80's and has had an unbelievable career. He's worked on so many great titles/characters...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 20, 20186 min read


Mister Miracle #11 (Review): The End Is Near
Mister Miracle #11 Writer: Tom King Artist: Mitch Gerads Publisher: DC Comics 10/10 If you would have told me a year ago that a Mister...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 20, 20182 min read


Batman: Damned #1 (Review)
Batman: Damned #1 Writer: Brian Azzarello Artist: Lee Bermejo Publisher: DC/DC Black Label 9/10 When DC Black Label was first announced I...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 20, 20182 min read


Brian Wood: Politically Charged and Socially Conscious
I remember picking up the fist trade of "DMZ" a few years ago, I didn't know who Brian Wood was yet, after reading it I instantly became...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 19, 20185 min read


The Return of Wolverine is Upon Us
Tomorrow, after years of waiting, the one and only Wolverine is coming back. While he technically first resurfaced in the Marvel legacy...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 18, 20182 min read


Chattin' With Viktor Bogdanovic
Viktor Bogdanovic has quickly become one of the most sought after comic book artists. His career really took off after his Batman: Arkham...

Ryan Balkam
Sep 17, 20183 min read
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