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The Harvey Awards Announce Their 2026 Nominees

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The Harvey Awards Announce Their 2026 Nominees

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for those in the comic book and manga field! Along with the yearly Eisner Awards comes The Harvey Awards, one of the most prestigious trophies one can win in the field. Recently, the 2026 nominees were announced and oh boy is it going to be a wild, hopefully bloodless, fight. To sort of preface, the Harvey’s are divided up into several different categories including Best Manga, Best Adaptation and Book of the Year.

Nominees can be or come from anywhere. This year’s nominees include books from Scholastic and Random House, international stories like “Witchcraft” by Sole Otero and even adaptations of things like “The Boys” and “Chainsaw Man“! So without further ado, let’s take a look at this year’s list of nominees!

Source: Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, DC Comics

Book of the Year

  • “Absolute Batman Vol.1: The Zoo” by Scott Snyder & Nick Dragotta (DC)
  • “Absolute Martian Manhunter Vol. 1: Martian Vision” by Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez (DC)
  • “Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance” by Ben Passmore (Pantheon)
  • “Cannon” by Lee Lai (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • “Drome” by Jesse Lonergan (23rd Street Books/Macmillan)
  • “The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief” by Carol Tyler (Fantagraphics)
  • “A Garden of Spheres” by Linnea Sterte (Peow2)
  • “More Weight: A Salem Story” by Ben Wickey (Top Shelf/IDW)
  • “The Once and Future Riot” by Joe Sacco (Metropolitan/Holt)
  • “The Weight” by Melissa Mendes (Drawn & Quarterly)

Digital Book of the Year

  • “In The Real Dark Night” by Jimmy Gownley (Webcomic)
  • “The Keluarga Cable Ship Company” by Mereida Fajardo (UK Digital)
  • “The Lycan” by Mike Carey, Thomas Jane, David James Kelly and Diego Yapur (Comixology Originals)
  • “Nap Comix” by Rachael Smith (WEBTOON)
  • “Practical Defense Against Piracy” by Tony Cliff (Webcomic)
  • “Terran Omega: The Ghosts of War” by PJ Holden (Webcomic)
  • “The World of Lublu” by Charbak Dipta (The Charbax Store)
Source: Mariko Tamaki, Nicole Goux, Abrams Fanfare

Best Children’s Book

  • “A Fishboy Named… Sashimi” by Dan Santat (Roaring Brook Press)
  • “Inbetweens” by Faith Erin Hicks (First Second)
  • “The New Girl: First Crush” by Cassandra Calin (Scholastic)
  • “Night Chef” by Mika Song (Random House Graphic)
  • “Young Shadow & the Watchdogs” by Ben Sears (Fantagraphics)

Best Young Adult Book

  • “Angelica and the Bear Prince” by Trung Le Nguyen (Random House Graphic)
  • “Flip” by Ngozi Ukazu (First Second)
  • “Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit: A Graphic Novel” by Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan Estrada (Penguin Workshop)
  • “Hello Sunshine” by Keezy Young (Little, Brown Ink)
  • “This Place Kills Me” by Mariko Tamaki and Nicole Goux (Abrams Fanfare)

Best Manga

  • “Billy Bat” by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki (Kana/Abrams)
  • “He Rolled Me Up Like a Grilled Squid” by Yoshiharu Tsuge (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • “Land” by Kazumi Yamashita (Yen Press)
  • “Miss Ruki” by Fumiko Takano (NYR Comics)
  • “My Gorilla Family” by Iijima Ichiro (Living the Line)
  • “My Life in 24 Frames Per Second” by Rintaro (Kana/ Abrams ComicArts)

Best International Book

  • “Animan” by Anouk Ricard (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • “Buff Soul” by Moa Romanova (Fantagraphics)
  • “Mary Pain” by Lola Lorente (Drawn & Quarterly)
  • “Nocturnos” by Laura Perez (Fantagraphics)
  • “Tiodora’s Letters: An Enslaved Woman’s Fight for Family and Freedom” by Marcelo D’Salete (Fantagraphics)
  • “Witchcraft” by Sole Otero (Fantagraphics)
Source: “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc”, Crunchyroll, Sony

Best Adaptation From Comic Book/Graphic Novel

  • “The Boys – Season 5” (Prime Video). Based on “The Boys” by Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson (Dynamite)
  • “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” (Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on “Chainsaw Man” by Tatsuki Fujimoto (VIZ Media)
  • “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” (Crunchyroll/Sony). Based on “Demon Slayer” by Koyoharu Gotouge (VIZ Media)
  • “Invincible – Season 4” (Prime Video). Based on “Invincible” by Robert Kirkman, Corey Walker and Ryan Ottley (Image/Skybound)
  • “LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” (Warner Bros Games). Based on “Batman” by Bob Kane & Bill Finger (DC Comics)
  • “My Hero Academia – Final Season” (Crunchyroll). Based on “My Hero Academia” by Kohei Horikoshi (VIZ Media)
  • “One Piece – Season 2” (Netflix). Based on “One Piece” by Eiichiro Oda (VIZ Media)
  • “Peacemaker – Season 2” (HBO Max). Based on “Peacemaker” by Joe Gill and Pat Boyette (DC Comics, Charlton)
  • “Spider-Noir” (Prime Video/MGM+). Based on “Spider-Man Noir” by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky and Carmine Di Giadomenico (Marvel Comics)
  • “Your Letter” (Netflix). Based on “Your Letter” by Hyeon A. Cho (WEBTOON/Naver)

If you’re itching to find out who wins, keep an eye on New York Comic-Con starting October 11th, 2026!

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Indie Initiative: A Deep Dive into 2026’s Eisner Webcomic Nominees

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Indie Initiative: A Deep Dive into 2026’s Eisner Webcomic Nominees

While most of the nominees for the Eisners are for comics published traditionally there is a category for webcomics. These comics are either found on a website set up by the creator or on a service like WebToons. Some of these stories are newer while others have been around for years. Whatever the case their work is no less important and deserves to be recognized. Here are the nominees for Best Webcomic.

The Accidental Undergrad by Christian Giroux (Fieldmouse Press)

Christian Giroux’s webcomic, The Accidental Undergrad, chronicles his twenty years as a university professor at the University of Guelph in Ontario. Documenting his twenty years of teaching through short stories, Giroux’s experiences are diverse and touch on several topics and his interactions with his students. What stands out in the writing is the way he processes the past and how he could have done better. It’s an honesty you don’t always see in a comic that drives the emotional narrative of each reflection. 

In addition to writing, Giroux does the art, most of which is colored in monochrome with rotating colors between each chapter. While Giroux’s art may be simple, the color choices are well thought out and affect the tone in these deeply personal stories. The Accidental Undergrad is available at Solrad.co or at diewithmecomic.com, where you can purchase the stories collected in one graphic novel.

Keeping Time by Kody Okamoto

With a double-entendre title referring to counting music and the jump in time telling the story, Keeping Time is about Daniel, as he begrudgingly returns to Chicago for the first time since moving away after his sister’s death six years prior. He is convinced to rejoin his old band by an estranged friend, Denver, after he discovers Daniel playing at a piano bar in town. While the music brings them closer together, their feelings for each other might just be what breaks the band up. It asks the question: what’s more important art or the relationships around them?

Created by Kody Okamoto, Keeping Time is their first solo comic. Posting one page every Tuesday, they have created a serialized story that hits on a number of topics and handles them well: death, past lives, and disappointment as life changes around you. The art itself almost has a Don Bluth feel to it, with characters that feel more emotive than most comics or even cartoons. The world is sprinkled with references to bands using the T-shirts the characters wear, but also in the chapter names. Keeping Time is a love letter to punk rock, but also seems like a Dear John letter to the past. You can find it at, keepingtimecomic.com.

The Legend of Parvaterra by Raúl Arnáiz (WebToon)

If fantasy is your genre, Raúl Arnáiz’s The Legend of Parvaterra may be for you. Foreshadowing the last day of Parvaterra, the comic deals with the rise and fall of the land through the eyes of three different factions vying for control of the island: the yellow-haired knights, the red-haired pirates, and the black-haired wizards. Broken up into episodes like most of the stories on WebToons, each season of The Legend of Parvaterra tells the story of these factions and what leads to the fall of Parva Terra from their perspective. 

Inspired by JRPGs and anime, Raúl Arnáiz is a veteran animator with several projects under his belt such as, Robot Dreams, Deep, and Giasaku. The Legend of Parvaterra does what all good fantasy does: it builds the world while telling an interesting story. However, it’s Arnáiz’s experience in animation that helps this comic move. The Legend of Parvaterra is a beautiful book and definitely one to add to your WebToon subscriptions.

Sable: A Ghost Story, by Ethan M. Aldridge

A gothic horror story with anthropomorphic animals was not one I expected to like a lot, but here we are. Rough-and-tumble Teddy has anger issues. He finds comfort in the Sable books written by his estranged uncle Martin. Teddy has been in contact with Martin against the strict orders of his mother but soon finds himself at his uncle’s house in Wit’s End. While there, Teddy runs into Graham, an old associate of Martin, who is digging through the house. The mystery builds as Teddy learns more and more about his uncle’s past and his strange house.

Written and drawn by Ethan Aldridge, Sable: A Ghost Story is a beautiful book and a slow-burn gothic horror story. Masterfully using the slow panel beats and negative space, Aldridge’s quiet moments hit just as hard as when he ratchets up the horror. It’s Wind in the Willows meets Edgar Allan Poe. There are currently five completed chapters, with the sixth just starting. One thing is for sure: you won’t want to miss what’s next. Check out more at sablecomic.com.

Superfish, by Peglo (WEBTOON)

DJ wants an uncomplicated life. While exploring an old mental institution with some friends, he falls into a portal that leads him to a witch named Superfish’s house. After being attacked by Superfish’s rival, he becomes bonded to Superfish’s core, or source of magic. This bonding attracts monsters and creatures and puts DJ under Superfish’s protection until they find a way to separate him from his core.

Full of adventure and humor, Superfish is written by To The Stars and Back scribe Peglo. This manga-styled comic was a lot of fun with eye-catching colors and mile-a-minute jokes that land well. Fans of modern fantasy, take note: this may be the book you are looking for. Find it at WebToons.

Terran Omega: The Ghosts of War, by PJ Holden

Terran Omega: The Ghost of War is a sci-fi story set thousands of years after humanity’s destruction. As a biological weapon herself, Terran Omega wants to get rid of the remaining Earth weapons. Alternating between the haunting emptiness of space and the cramped quarters of a space station, this current story deals with a machine that was supposed to help bring soldiers back to life, but has been repurposed for something much more sinister.

Known for his work on Judge Dredd, PJ Holden is a comic artist based in Belfast, Ireland. “Gorgeous and haunting” is the best way to describe this sometimes liminal space story. Holden describes  Terran Omega: The Ghost of War as “a haunted house in space.” While the monochrome version is free, head over to the Patreon to see this comic in full color. You’ll be glad you did. Head on over to pauljholden.com for more.

Tiger, Tiger by Petra Erika Nordlund

When Lady Ludovica takes her brother’s identity as a ship’s captain, she bargains for a lot more than she expects. She may be on a mission to write about sea sponges, but her disguise will get her into more trouble than she knows. This swashbuckling tale is one for the ages.

Tiger, Tiger is written and drawn by Petra Erika Nordlund. While the art feels like a 1990s Disney adaptation of a classic novel, the story takes the tropes from these classic works and repurposes them for a new generation not shackled to a draconian code of ethics. One of the longer-running comics and a previous nominee in the same category, proves once again that the longevity, autonomy, and experimentation of the medium no matter how it’s delivered is inspiring. Find it at tigertigercomic.com

Good luck to all the nominees. All of these comics are fantastic reads. For more info about the Eisners and other nominated works please visit their website. For more coverage on the Eisners, check out Forrest’s list of some of the more indie Eisner-nominated books you may have missed, here.

2026 Primetime Emmys Nominations Announced

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2026 Primetime Emmys Nominations Announced

The Television Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Television Emmys. 

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This year’s huge list of nominees highlights the creativity of what content audiences want to see, watch, binge & enjoy. The full list of nominees can be seen below:

Comedy Categories

Outstanding Comedy Series

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu)
  • The Bear (FX/Hulu)
  • Hacks (HBO Max)
  • Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple TV)
  • Nobody Wants This (Netflix)
  • Only Murders In The Building (Hulu) 
  • Shrinking (Apple TV)
  • Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series

  • Yahya Abdul-Manteen II (Wonder Man- Disney+) 
  • Steve Carell (Rooster- HBO Max) 
  • Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Jason Segel (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Martin Short (Only Murders In The Building- Hulu)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series

  • Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary- ABC/Hulu) 
  • Ayo Edebiri (The Bear- FX/Hulu) 
  • Elle Fanning (Margo’s Got Money Troubles- Apple TV) 
  • Lisa Kudrow (The Comeback- HBO Max) 
  • Jean Smart (Hacks- HBO Max)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

  • Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons- Netflix) 
  • Paul W. Downs (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Harrison Ford (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Nick Offerman (Margo’s Got Money Troubles- Apple TV) 
  • Stephen Root (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Michael Urie (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Tyler James Williams (Abbott Elementary- ABC/Hulu)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series

  • Dale Dickey (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Hannah Einbinder (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Janelle James (Abbott Elementary- ABC/Hulu) 
  • Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo’s Got Money Troubles- Apple TV) 
  • Megan Salter (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Jessica Williams (Shrinking- Apple TV)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series

  • Michael J. Fox (Shrinking- Apple TV) 
  • Brett Goldstein (Shrinking- Apple TV)
  • Hamish Linklater (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Christopher McDonald (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Rob Reiner (The Bear- FX/Hulu) 
  • Connor Storrie (Saturday Night Live- NBC/Peacock)

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series

  • Leslie Bibb (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear- FX/Hulu) 
  • Betty Gilpin (Widow’s Bay- Apple TV) 
  • Cherry Jones (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Laurie Metcalf (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Kaitlin Olson (Hacks- HBO Max) 
  • Lauren Weedman (Hacks- HBO Max)

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu) 
  • The Bear (FX/Hulu) 
  • The Chair Company (HBO Max) 
  • Hacks (HBO Max) 
  • The Ms. Pat Show (BET/Paramount+) 
  • Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)

Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series

  • Abbott Elementary (ABC/Hulu) 
  • The Chair Company (HBO Max) 
  • The Comeback (HBO Max) 
  • Hacks (HBO Max) 
  • Jury Duty Presents Company Retreat (Prime Video) 
  • Widow’s Bay (Apple TV)

Drama Categories

Outstanding Drama Series

  • The Diplomat (Netflix) 
  • The Gilded Age (HBO/HBO Max) 
  • A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms (HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Paradise (Hulu) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • Pluribus (Apple TV) 
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV) 
  • Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series

  • Sterling K. Brown (Paradise- Hulu) 
  • Gary Oldman (Slow Horses- Apple TV) 
  • Mark Ruffalo (Task- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat- Netflix) 
  • Noah Wyle (The Pitt- HBO Max)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

  • Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Chase Infiniti (The Testaments- Hulu) 
  • Keri Russell (The Diplomat- Netflix) 
  • Rhea Seehorn (Plurbius- Apple TV) 
  • Zendaya (Euphoria- HBO/HBO Max)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series

  • Patrick Ball (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Billy Crudup (The Morning Show- Apple TV) 
  • Shawn Hatosy (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Gerran Howell (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Jack Lowden (Slow Horses- Apple TV) 
  • Tom Pelphrey (Task- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Plurbius- Apple TV)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series

  • Taylor Dearden (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Fiona Douirif (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Allison Janney (The Diplomat- Netflix) 
  • Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Julianne Nicholson (Paradise- Hulu) 
  • Karolina Wydra (Plurbius- Apple TV)

Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series

  • Colman Domingo (Euphoria- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Ernest Harden Jr. (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Jeff Hiller (Plurbius- Apple TV) 
  • Jeff Kober (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Jonathan Pryce (Slow Horses- Apple TV) 
  • Bradley Whitford (The Diplomat- Netflix)

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series

  • Brittany Allen (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Tal Anderson (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Tina Ivlev (The Pitt- HBO Max) 
  • Miriam Shor (Plurbius- Apple TV) 
  • Merritt Wever (The Gilded Age- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Shailene Woodley (Paradise- Hulu)

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series

  • The Gilded Age (HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Paradise (Hulu) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • Plurbius (Apple TV) 
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV) 
  • Task (HBO/HBO Max)

Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series

  • The Diplomat (Netflix) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • The Pitt (HBO Max) 
  • Plurbius (Apple TV) 
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV) 
  • Task (HBO/HBO Max)

Limited/Anthology Series/TV Movies Categories

Outstanding Limited/Anthology Series

  • All Her Fault (Peacock) 
  • The Beast In Me (Netflix) 
  • Beef (Netflix) 
  • DTF St. Louis (HBO/HBO Max)
  • Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette (FX/Hulu)

Outstanding Television Movie

  • Heads Of State (Prime Video) 
  • Miss You, Love You (HBO Max) 
  • People We Meet On Vacation (Netflix) 
  • Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix) 
  • Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War (Prime Video)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Riz Ahmed (Bait- Prime Video) 
  • Jason Bateman (Black Rabbit- Netflix) 
  • Charlie Hunnam (Monster: The Ed Gein Story- Netflix) 
  • Oscar Isaac (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Matthew Rhys (The Beast In Me- Netflix)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Claire Danes (The Beast In Me- Netflix) 
  • Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures- Netflix) 
  • Carey Mulligan (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Sarah Pidgeon (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette- FX/Hulu) 
  • Sarah Snook (All Her Fault- Peacock)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Jason Bateman (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Richard Gadd (Half-Man- HBO Max) 
  • David Harbour (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Richard Jenkins (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Charles Melton (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Nick Offerman (Death By Lighting- Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Linda Cardellini (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Dakota Fanning (All Her Fault- Peacock) 
  • Laurie Metcalf (Monster: The Ed Gein Story- Netflix) 
  • Joy Sunday (DTF St. Louis- HBO/HBO Max) 
  • Youn Yuh-jung (Beef- Netflix) 
  • Constance Zimmer (Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bissette- FX/Hulu)

Outstanding Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • Beef (Netflix) 
  • Beef (Netflix) 
  • Black Rabbit (Netflix) 
  • DTF St. Louis (HBO/HBO Max)

Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

  • All Her Fault (Peacock)
  • The Beast In Me (Netflix) 
  • Beef (Netflix)
  • Death By Lighting (Netflix)
  • DTF St. Louis (HBO/HBO Max)

The 2026 Television Emmy Awards air September 14th at 8 PM on NBC and Peacock.

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“Operation: Iron Coffin #1” Review – Hell is Singing

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“Operation: Iron Coffin #1” Review – Hell is Singing

The Run Down

Going into this, I had little to no idea of what to expect. All of what I saw was the advertising put out by IDW. I didn’t want to look into the story or premise as I wanted to be completely surprised going in, and boy was I! To give a brief synopsis, if you know “Hellsing”, writer Kenny Porter seems very much inspired by that in order to create “Operation: Iron Coffin”. For those who don’t know, the story follows Dracula (or in the case of “Hellsing”, Alucard) as he works to help defeat the Nazi regime. Now follow me as we review and uncover this terrifying tale!

Source: Tyrell Cannon, IDW Comics

Writer: Kenny Porter
Artist & Colorist: Tyrell Cannon
Letters: Shawn Lee

The Writing

To cut right to the chase, Porter’s writing caught me hook, line, and sinker right from the start. Throughout, the writing was extremely engaging and easy to follow. While the face of the story is similar to “Hellsing”, there really seems to be more and very different things going on here. Instead of having been captured by Van Helsing and forced to work for a corporation, Dracula is serving a sentence for his atrocities, creating the backdrop for his character arc in a super unique way befitting of who and what he is.

Also, while the idea of Dracula fighting Nazis is nothing new, I love how Porter approaches it here. While I won’t spoil how or exactly what’s happening, it feels very fresh and exciting! Porter is really cooking up a very unique and horrifying tale of woe and redemption, utilizing familiarity in a brand new way! This is a character study unlike anything I’ve seen this year, and I’m super excited for wherever it’s going. Not only that, but several bits of dialogue and moments will stick with me for a while.

The Art

As I tend to say, if you’ve got great writing, then you need to have great art and colors, and I’m more than happy to say that Tyrell Cannon did more than deliver! There are so many moments throughout where Porter exuded trust in Cannon, and it shows. At several key points, the art truly tells the story, and if it’s not telling it, it’s heightening it. Without giving it away, there’s one page in particular where there are very few words and all we see are the actions of Dracula in a very symbolic moment that should resonate with anyone just trying to do better or better themselves.

Cannon seriously knocked it out of the park with the colors and shading as well! Everything felt appropriately dark, somber, bloody, and mysterious. He worked the colors extremely well to not only help himself create the gothic look and feel, but to bring out the readers’ feelings of disgust, anger, and hatred. Shawn Lee did a fantastic job with this as well as with the lettering! All in all, utterly fantastic.

Final Thoughts

If you were at all hesitant to pick this up, do yourself a favor and just do it. Kenny Porter feels at the top of his game with this, and trusting in Tyrell Cannon completely was a very smart decision. If I could read this for the first time again, I absolutely would!

Overall Grade: 10/10

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“Did You Hear About Mimi Green? #2” – An Insane Improvement

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“Did You Hear About Mimi Green? #2” – An Insane Improvement

In the previous issue, we witnessed Mimi start her journey at Answers, the mysterious therapy place. However, all may not be as it seems as she started having weird dreams. What’s all of this about? Is anything real? Join Eda and Shawn and I as they strive to find the answers themselves and review issue #2!

Writer: Connor Goldsmith
Artist, Colorist: Josh Cornillon
Letterer: Ariana Maher

The Writing

Shawn: Connor Goldsmith really stepped it up this issue. The first issue of “Mimi Green” was enough to get me hooked, but I left wanting to see a little more explicitness about what was going on, and boy, did Goldsmith deliver. Goldsmith presents a treatise on how society perceives beauty and body image, including its treatment of individuals who lose weight to conform to societal standards of beauty.

Source: Josh Cornillon, Dark Horse Comics

Goldsmith also manages to craft a cerebral story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. While the content of the story is deep, Goldsmith teases us that the story goes so much deeper than we even imagined. It’s part body dysmorphia, part psychological thriller, part treatise on the state of how we view ourselves and our bodies, and it has me hooked.

Eda: Holy woah was this an improvement over the previous issue! Just like with Shawn, the last had me interested but this issue hooked me well and good. Connor Goldsmith really and truly entered his bag here, from the deep messaging of psychology and body image to the characterization. While the main focus is the body horror, the psychological aspect is what has me invested.

As we delve deeper into the psychological, Mimi starts to feel like more of a relatable person. Goldsmith really delves a bit deeper into how and why she is the way she is and where she’s going. Not only that, but we’re placed in her shoes as her mind races around. I’ve always found this to be a great writing tactic in horror, placing the audience in the psychological mindscape of the character. Goldsmith does a fantastic job of doing this without it feeling too confusing.

The Art

Shawn: Josh Cornillon, builds upon the amazing work in issue one of this series and takes it to another level. One thing that I loved about issue one that we get even more of in this issue is Cornillon crafting unique panels using negative space and the page in unique ways. There’s a certain specificity to how Cornillon draws this series. It’s easy to tell that certain lines are intentionally drawn heavily or distorted to contribute to the story.

In addition to just a beautifully drawn comic, Cornillon does a spectacular job with colors. The panels make you feel the weight of the story. When Mimi is dreaming, you feel as distorted as she does. However, Cornillon uses the colors in the “real” world to craft such a beautiful contrast between the bright upbeat world of Answers and dark clouds hanging over Mimi.

Ariana Maher continues to be her normal, amazing self when it comes to lettering. Her lettering adds emphasis to the story making you feel the pain and emotion of Mimi’s words.

Eda: Josh Cornillon seriously kills it across the board here in both his art and colors. I particularly love the dichotomy of the world of Answers versus Mimi’s dreams. Where Answers feels more simplistic, the dreams feel and look a lot more intense. Something I noticed is exactly how Cornillon drew Mimi’s dreams, heavily reflecting the body dysmorphia themes with the styling looking like guts. I also particularly love how he does facial expressions, making it so much easier to understand how things are supposed to be read.

Final Thoughts

Shawn: This was exactly what I needed from a the second issue of “Mimi Green”. This team is crafting a really complex and interesting story that feels both reflective and a call to action over the way we see ourselves, while also being a horror story. “Did You Hear About Mimi Green #2” was an absolute thrill ride and cerebral story. I can’t wait for issue #3.

Eda: While I felt a bit underwhelmed by the first issue, this was an insane development! If you’re looking for an amazing psychological body horror story, “Did You Hear About Mimi Green?” will fill that void perfectly.

Shawn’s grade: 10/10
Eda’s grade: 10/10

Overall Grade: 10/10

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“Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1” Review – An Extremely Fun Landing

Eda Thomas Bagwell
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“Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1” Review – An Extremely Fun Landing

Anyone who’s anyone in the comic space (or if you play “Marvel Rivals”) knows Jeff the Landshark. He’s cute, fun and gets passed around from owner to owner seemingly every month. While certainly not his first comic run, this is surprisingly my first run of his! So join me for this fun, wild ride as I review “Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1”!

Writer: Kelly Thompson
Artist: Tokitokoro
Colorist: Jim Campbell
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna

The Writing

In a stark contrast to the types of comics I usually review, “Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar” is super fun and lighthearted… and I absolutely love it! Kelly Thompson was the perfect choice for Jeff and she truly brought the cute yet chaotic nature that comes with him. Though just because its chaotic and fun doesn’t mean there isn’t the start of a good story here. The issue kicks off in Mojoverse, truly making me question how Mojo’s going to come in later.

Source: Gurihiru, Marvel Studios

To add to the chaos is an endless list of cameos, though I won’t spoil exactly who! Just know if they’re tied to Jeff, you can maybe expect to see them here. Although, since she’s on the cover, I can tell you I was most happy to see more Gwenpool as she’s one of my all-time favorite Marvel characters! The fight that entails too is also very engaging, having kept me flipping the pages wondering exactly what Jeff’s gotten himself wrapped into.

The Art

Meanwhile, the art here is absolutely to die for! Coming from Tokitokoro, whose work you may have seen from VIZ or DC, really outdid themselves here. In a way I can’t explain, the cute anime aesthetic really just works for Jeff and it’s a visual feast for the eyes.

Even in the shots where there isn’t much going on, Tokitokoro made sure there was always something happening. From background action while Jeff isn’t paying attention to the facial expressions of the characters, every part of the art is amazing.

As for Jim Campbell’s colors, they’re fittingly bright and vibrant, matching the tone perfectly. Reading this book feels a lot like watching a Saturday morning cartoon and I absolutely love it. Normally being deep in the horror sphere, I’d love to see so much more of this to balance it out.

Source: Marvel Rivals, Marvel Comics

Final Thoughts

“Jeff the Land Shark: Superstar #1” is a super fun, chaotic, Saturday morning cartoon ride! Kelly Thompson is off to a strong start here and I’m absolutely loving the ride already. It feels like I’m seeing some of the exact stuff of what goes on in my head and it’s a wonder to behold.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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X-MEN 97 SEASON 2 #2 – The Hunt is On!

Megan Nichole
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X-MEN 97 SEASON 2 #2 – The Hunt is On!

Creative Team – Steve Foxe, Salva Espin, Matt Milla, VC’s Joe Sabino, Todd Nauck, Rachelle Rosenberg

Published by Marvel Comics

Catch up with X-Men 97 Season 2 #1!

The Story

With all the X-Men lost in their own different times, forming a mutant-led team to take down a villain is no easy task. However, Cable seems to have managed to accomplish it. Cable is on the hunt for a way to take down Apocalypse, and he’s ready to put his plan into action. With Archangel, Psylocke, Jubilee, and Sunspot by his side, the team start their journey. The team, X-Force, knows this won’t be easy and they’ll need help from what they call a “hound”, which is someone that can track down mutants. So, their first task is to hunt down the greatest hound of all, Caliban.

Cover art by Todd Nauck and Rachelle Rosenberg. Published by Marvel Comics

Steve Foxe keeps the excitement of the second season of X-Men 97 going with this second issue. We get an even better look at how Jubilee and Sunspot are handling themselves as the new recruits of X-Force, and we get to see just how tense it is between the characters. Jubilee and Sunspot are definitely the stand outs of the team, while the others are much more aggressive in their tactics. I’m excited to see how this turns out in the later issues as something’s going to come to a head.

The Art

The artwork excellently captures the magic of the TV series while giving it the energy of a comic. The characters are drawn beautifully while they wear their emotions on their sleeves. The character’s facial expressions practically tell the whole story themselves, which was very fun to see. This is all thanks to Salva Espin, who is the artist of the comic. The colors are vibrant, making each page nothing short of stunning. The lettering work is expertly done by Joe Sabino who gives an even flow of dialogue that’s sprinkled with excellentely timed sound effects.

Final Thoughts

With the excitement of the show, X-Men 97 Season 2 #2 keeps the good times rolling. If you want even more X-Men fun, I highly recommend checking this run out!

Overall Grade – 9/10

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Dispatched #1 – Like Riding A Bike

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Dispatched #1 – Like Riding A Bike

In Dispatched, we are introduced to ex-black ops agent Morgan Power. Morgan finds himself unsatisfied, estranged from his family, living under a government-issued alias. In his new life, he finds himself a delivery driver for a global courier company, a job that stands in stark contrast to his previous life. Struggling to find meaning in his new life, everything changes for Morgan when a routine stop puts him in the crosshairs of a domestic terrorist takedown.

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Creative Team

Writer: B. Clay Moore
Artist: Daniel Gete
Letterer: Lee Loughridge

Writing

B. Clay Moore crafted a really compelling first issue. Morgan Power is incredibly interesting as a character. The character as a whole speaks to something (albeit a ramped-up version) that a lot of service members struggle with, which is reintroduction to civilian life after retirement. For Morgan, he was black ops, so it’s even more severe as he has gone from life-threatening missions to a world in which he delivers packages. Still Power feels like an interesting character.

Moore builds the narrative slowly, showing Power not only struggling with his life but also struggling to open up about his time in the service. In part because he really can’t, and the other part being he seems not to be proud of everything he’s done. The story does flow flawlessly however, once Power gets a chance to use his skills again in the most unexpected circumstance. In using this method, Moore has built a story that contains a certain psychological aspect to it.

Art

Dispatched #1 cover by Daniel Gete. Image from Ignition Press.

Daniel Gete and Lee Loughridge come together to really bring this world to life. Gete’s art and colors are spectacular. The art leans towards an intentionally gritty and distorted vibe that helps set the mood and look of the story. Gete utilizes a variety of line thicknesses to bring emphasis to the panels. Each setting the characters finds themselves in during Dispatched #1 feels lived in rather than a static background.

Loughridge brings the emotion of the story through thoughtful lettering. It’s actually Loughridge’s lettering that helps reinforce just how calm under pressure Morgan Power is compared to the rest of the individuals in the story when things start to go sideways. This combines with a beautiful coloring job from Gete that combines to create a story that is narratively and visually satisfying.

Final Thoughts

This is another great first issue from Ignition Press. The story is interesting. The concept is fresh. The art is stunning. Everything about Dispatched #1 feels like the team of Moore, Gete, and Loughridge are setting up for an incredible story that will play out over the next few issues.

Overall Grade: 10 / 10

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WOLVERINE #23 – “Power Grab”

Lauren The Hoppy Geek
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WOLVERINE #23 – “Power Grab”

Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, but right now he’s not his best.

Creative Team

Writer: Saladin Ahmed;

Artist: Julius Ohta;

Color Artist: Jesus Aburtov;

Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit;

Cover Artist: Dan Panosian;

Variant Cover Artists: Cafu & Moreno Dinisio; Roi Mercado & Federico Blee; Alex Ross [Marvel Dimensions]; Gerardo Sandoval & David Curiel [Superstar].

Check out a review for another current Wolverine run: Generation X-23.

Wolverine #23 Cover. Image by Marvel Comics.

The Story for WOLVERINE #23

We kick right off with Wolverine verse Taskmaster. However, Logan isn’t feeling so hot. With broken bone claws, and his healing factor on the fritz he has to channel the other skills he has. One of which, is uncannily his ability to make friends. That, and his anger. Determined to find out more about what is happening to him he heads to Seattle, Washington. Who or what he finds there takes him by surprise, and not in the fun way.

The Art

Wolverine #23 had some top tier art. We kick off with some absolutely gorgeous fight scenes between Wolvie and Taskmaster. It is a non stop relentless back and forth complete with beautiful colors and perfect still shots. Then we wrap with a new and unfamiliar face. Uncertain if this is an enemy or friend the look on this person’s face said so much. One desperate face, and I knew this person’s intentions weren’t about themself. At least not initially. Of course, in true comic book fashion we wrap with an epic last page to hype us up for what’s to come.

Final Thoughts

This run of Wolverine continues to give us everything I love about Wolvie with some fun twists turns, and amazing art. Any and all Logan fans should absolutely be reading this current run. SNIKT!

Overall Grade: 9/10

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ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22: It’s Only Real If You Believe.

Matthew Roth
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ABSOLUTE BATMAN #22: It’s Only Real If You Believe.

Harley is chasing Bruce through Gotham and its underbelly, begging him to stop whatever his plan is next. She begins opening up to Bruce, revealing the horrors of her past as the two of them clash over ideologies. The truth is only real if you believe it’s real, and what Bruce finds may shatter his entire life and his relationships forever.

Absolute Batman #22. Credit DC Comics. Cover by Nick Dragotta and Frank Martin.

Creative Team: Scott Snyder, Werther Dell’edera, Frank Martin, Tom Napolitano, and Nick Dragotta.

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

This issue brings us into the life of Harley Quinn, and we begin to get her backstory. Scott takes us into a whole new territory with an air of familiarity, as her mother was the neurologist and became obsessed with Jack Grimm. It truly feels as though I have caught on to what is going to happen next. Scott manages to throw another curveball, and this rollercoaster reaches new heights. I love this rendition of Harley, and her relationship with Batman across all forms of media has always been one that has intrigued me a lot. She isn’t afraid to stand up to Batman, and in this run she is intelligent and knows the tunnels better than anyone else. She and Batman clash throughout the entire issue, and as the story ramps up, so do her desperate pleas to Bruce. What happens left me speechless as the final pages truly are incredibly shocking. We do get some more time with Mr. Grimm, who drops a nice line we hear from Harley so often. I can honestly say this issue builds and builds and the ending shocked me.

The Art:

If you are familiar with Werther from works such as Something is Killing the Children, then you know that he was chosen to do the art for this issue for a reason. This is not a Batman issue, but from Harley’s pov and, the scratchy and sometimes chaotic style of Werther’s designs fits the narrative excellently. Harley is still young, and the cries of her past ring out loud. The way we see her mother start with a sadness in her eyes and culminate into a shocking panel where she has become a mad scientist was done well. The way we have her wearing the jester-style hat, the blood across her masked face, and yet the fierceness and wild look into her eyes were perfect. Frank’s coloring, such as in this panel and others, aids in the shock value of what this issue brings, while Tom’s lettering grows the desperation and fear in Harley’s voice as the issue builds.

Final Thoughts:

Absolute Batman #22 will leave you speechless. We shift into Harley’s point of view and are offered important backstory, while Scott keeps Batman’s arrogance at the forefront. I cannot wait to see what fans think of the way this issue ends, as I cannot get over how insane it is in all the best ways.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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