Graphic Novels

DC Announces ‘DC Compact Comics – $9.99 Graphic Novels to Read Anywhere

Today, global publisher DC announced a new line in their graphic novel slate: DC Compact Comics. Featuring a 5.5″ x 8.5″ standard book trim for trade paperback novels, the new format pulls bestselling, new-reader-friendly titles…


Space Bastards: Volume One – Eric Peterson, Joe Aubrey, Darrick Robertson, Gabo & Simon Bisley (Space Bastards)

Peterson and Aubrey had my full attention the moment I saw the title. I mean, come on Space Bastards? There isn’t a soul I know that would see that and think “No, that’s not for…


Disney Dumbo: Friends in High Places – John Jackson Miller, Anna Merli, Giuseppe Di Maio, Giovani Rigano, Alberto Zanon, Rosa La Barbera, Paola Antista, Richard Starkings & Jimmy Betancourt (Disney Comics / Dark Horse Comics)

Some moments stay with you forever, the memories of them as fresh as when they were originally burned into your psyche.  The first time I saw Dumbo was one of those moments. It broke my…


Deadpool: Secret Agent Deadpool – Christopher Hastings, Salva Espin & Matt Yackey (Panini /Marvel)

The name’s Wilson, Wade Wilson. Or is it Jace Burn, suave secret agent and super-spy? After a botched job involving a prized tiny horse, Deadpool finds himself somewhat financially challenged and agrees to take a…


WWE: The Sami & Kevin Show – Dennis Hopeless, Serge Acuna & Doug Garbark (Boom Studios!)

They’ve been the best of friends and they’ve been the bitterest of enemies with brutal matches and turns a plenty in a friendship and rivalry that predates their tenure in the WWE. From humble beginnings…


The Terrible Axe-Man of New Orleans & Black Dahlia – Rick Geary (NBM Graphic Novels)

History, much like species that helped to shape it, is filled with terrible, dark and twisted moments. Events so appalling that they envelope the future like a black glove, patterning, moulding and leaving their mark…


The Witcher: Volume One (Library Edition) – Paul Tobin, Joe Queiro, Piotr Kowlaski & Max Bertolini (Dark Horse)

Despite knowing sweet FA about the (hugely popular) Witcher game series or any of its associated lore, having a cover drawn by the patron saint of weirdo folk horror Mike Mignola was always guaranteed to…


Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Thanos – Jim Starlin, Mike Friedrich, Steve Englehart, Dan Jurgens, Donny Cates, Jeff Lemire, Ron Lim, John Romita Jnr, Mike Deodato Jnr, German Perlata & Geoff Shaw (Panini / Marvel)

Thanks to wiping out most of the Avengers and a whole load of other folks on the big screen, Thanos is now the biggest, baddest villain in Superheroville. His infamy has spread beyond the confines…


Meanwhile… #9 (Soaring Penguin Press)

The first comics I remember reading when I was a nipper always featured multiple, mostly on-going, stories based around different characters, themes and settings. It was an immersive experience that focused on world building and…


Black Hammer (Library Edition) – Jeff Lemire, Dean Ormston, David Rubin, Dave Stewart & Todd Klein (Dark Horse)

This month Dark Horse have seen fit to repackage, arguably my favourite comic book of 2016 and what should be- your new favorite book of 2018. Black Hammer. Before Black Hammer we’d seen washed up…


Deadpool: Assassin – Cullen Bunn & Mark Bagley (Panini / Marvel)

Wade’s gone and got the band back together and with his right hand man, Weasel, by his side again, they’re getting the big scores and ridding the world of bad guys, one contract at a…


Troy Nixey combines Horror and Humour in Trout Collection

Writer/artist Troy Nixey (Vinegar Teeth, Only the End of the World Again,The Black Sinister) known for his masterful, unique approach to art and storytelling is thrilled to bring audiences a hardcover collection of his most…