Helloooo everyone. Welcome to this week’s edition of Unleash the Fanboy’s Weekly Comic Reviews, I’m your host, Daniel Alvarez. It’s a rather small week this time, but we do have the debut of a new #1 and issue #2 of Revival, which is always exciting. Let’s not waste anymore time, tune to the next paragraph.

Elephantmen #42

Following the previous issues one-shot, Elephantmen #42 kicks right back into the gritty world of Elephantmen. Cops, murder, espionage and talking animals. Like most issues of Elephantmen, it sounds daft on paper but it just works.

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4/5

Revival #2

The second issue in, and Revival is still going strong. Revival #2 has all the hallmarks that made the first issue so successful. Its rich in story and drama, capturing the atmosphere of a small American town perfectly. Of course, the horror and noir aspects of Revival are also dominant in Revival #2, with the eerie sense that something isn’t just quite right.

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4/5

Saga #6

I know I praise Saga every month, but Saga #6 is no different. This issue develops the plot, establishes conflicts between characters and further builds and develops a believable and living universe. That’s quite a lot to ask for one issue, and Saga #6 delivers once again.

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4.5/5

Supreme #66

From the the harsh treatment of criminals to an excellent guest appearance this tale is an engagingly fun read that will keep fans full of eager anticipation throughout its quick pace.  In my previous review I had complained about some script missteps that made that release feel like an unbalanced story from the 90s, thankfully this latest issue shirks those shortcomings as it embraces a brutally awesome romp.

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4/5

 

Jennifer Blood #15

Without spoiling what the big shake-up is, let me just say kudos to the creative team for doing something this bold and fairly early in this already hard-hitting series.  Simply put, Jennifer Blood #15 is a really good read that deserves a look by any willing comic fan.  Recommended.

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4/5

Pathfinder #1

I’m not too familiar with the Pathfinder franchise. I was tempted to look it up before reading, but decided against it. Why? A lot of people are not going to know about the franchise beforehand either, and the comic claims it will ‘entertain new readers.’ So I wanted to test that and see what a new person to the franchise will think of it. The first issue of Pathfinder reminds me of other fantasy based things, such as this World of Warcraft manga I read, and even The Lord of Rings. If you can’t tell, that’s a good thing. This issue is high-spirited, energetic, and plain fun.

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4/5

Vampirella vs. Dracula #6

It’s not a perfect mini-series but Joe Harris and Ivan Rodriguez both do a really good job delivering a somewhat insightful tale that brings the classic story full circle.  The timeless narrative begins, ends, begins again and comes to a somewhat thought out conclusion that may just feel like a waste of time to some readers.  But nonetheless this comic book successfully entertains from start to finish.

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3.5/5

Voltron #7

A solid script with some uneven art manages to reveal another excellent entry for the latest iteration of Voltron.  Gone is the cornball nature of the old cartoon and in its place is a mature science fiction story that revels in its subtle narrative shifts while still maintaining what worked from the original show.

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3.5/5

Witchblade: Demon Reborn #1

Back in 2003 Witchblade: Demon was an extremely solid one-shot that offered a unique criminal against a special cop.  It was a quick and simple story that just fit right in with the world of the Witchblade but this sequel just feels completely unnecessary.

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2.5/5

Battle Beasts #2

Following from an impressive first issue, Battle Beasts #2 gets bogged down in common tropes and elongated establishments. It feels a little forced and uncreative, leading to an obvious set-up for the closing issues, but its an enjoyable read none the less. More than this, its simply pretty to look at.

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3/5

Deadworld: War of the Dead #3

It’s easy to forget that War of the Dead is a weekly mini-series. With such great content, one would expect this t0 be a monthly thing. I’ve read a bunch of monthly mini-series from the two ‘big’ companies, it’s a little sad they can’t produce such great quality IDW does with Deadworld, and that’s weekly! You would imagine with a month’s time, we would get high-quality stuff. Anyways, the latest installment in this zombie epic is another winner. Seriously, I cannot recommend this series enough.

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5/5

G.I. Joe #16

As wrap-ups go, this issue certainly does a good job. G.I Joe #16 does a fantastic effort of wrapping up all the arcs. Given that Deep Terror had a lot of separate and interlinking narratives, its an effective result. Even the assault on the mines ended up with several characters across various locations. This is all tied up nicely; in true G.I Joe fashion, it wouldn’t be an evil base of operations without a secret passageway or two.

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3.5/5

Jericho: Season 4 #1

Jericho is a storied show that somehow managed to survive through two seasons on CBS despite low ratings.  It’s one of those series that loyal fans still to this day triumphantly hoist up as something truly special, a TV show worth watching and re-watching again and again.  But considering how the story concluded, this brief stint of television drama left fans longing for a continuation, and thanks to IDW their wish has finally come true.

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4/5

The Crow: Death and Rebirth #2

With The Crow: Death & Rebirth #2, John Shirley delivers an okay story that struggles to embrace the loss of the principle characters. Kevin Colden’s artwork still lends eerie atmosphere and a slight impressionistic quality. If the art was your favorite part of the first issue, you should enjoy this one well enough.

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3/5

2000AD #1795

In another week’s issue of 2000AD, lies another combination of quality story telling, unique concepts and good old fashioned science fiction.

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4/5

2000AD #1796

For the last few weeks, 2000AD has had some new titles, and some consistency in its showcasing. This is the case this week, highlighting the strengths of its various titles.

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4/5