Image Comics Reviews 5/16


And welcome to this week’s addition of the weekly Image Comics Reviews, I’m your host, Daniel Alvarez. We have a bunch of titles for all you readers today, including two new #1s that you seriously need to check out. So I won’t waste anymore of your time, onto the reviews.

Dancer #1

When you finish reading a comic like this, you’re left wondering, “Wait, did that just happen?” It’s tough to review an issue like this one, anything can spoil it. All you need to know is that this comic is worth picking up, like now. Image has once again supplied us with a great new #1.

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5/5

Hardcore #1

Robert Kirkman gets around, the biggest name in Image Comics. The Walking DeadInvincible, among others. Now he’s here with the start of a new series. Hardcore is a story that is serious, but at the same time, doesn’t have a dark tone. It’s a science fiction thriller similar to films such as Source Code. This new #1 has a very unique premise and is a comic you should be picking up.

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4.5/5

The Darkness #103

The Darkness #103 is an entertaining but at times messed up issue that is not going to be for every comic reader out there.  But nevertheless if you’re willing to take a chance it’s definitely a comic worth picking up. David Hine delivers a a clear narrative that feels more or less like controlled chaos. It’s a roller coaster ride, one full of dismembered body parts, artistic cussing, inspired chuckles as well as dreadful groans.

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4/5

Danger Club #2

That’s the thing the script accomplishes here, it offers a compelling but nonetheless shallow narrative that still somehow manages to give the comic a true sense of history. This was a fun issue, it’s worth checking out but there are some minor issues that should be addressed as the series moves forward.

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3.5/5

Saga #3

It may still be early days, but Saga is setting up to be an interesting title. It has a big name or two behind it, sure, but the main appeal is its unique story and universe. Saga #3 is good example of something that doesn’t jump through tired cliché, offering a tight storyline with a unique appeal.

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4/5

The Manhattan Projects #3

Thus far, The Manhattan Projects‘ biggest problem is in the pacing. The plot moves right along, but most of the characters remain unknowns. This encourages a reader to turn to history itself, which is informative in a general way, but unlikely to increase his understanding of the book. Issue 3 is without a doubt the most impactful so far. I’m just hoping the major events we saw will lead to big revelations very soon.

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3/5