Review – Angelus #4
So Angelus #4 gets the distinction of being the first full comic book I’ve read on my iPad (which should up the productivity when it comes to reviews). I can already tell the new medium will impact how I read, and review as you get the whole view of the page (though two page spreads don’t quite work) and the colors pop. But enough about my technology geeking out, on to the review.
Angelus #4 picks up right where the last issue left off with Angelus fighting the Darkness and some nefarious dealings with Angelus’s nemesis Sabine. Much like the last issue (the first I’ve read of the series) a lot works and a lot doesn’t.
Casting The Darkness behind her, Dani moves further into the Light to accept her new role as The Angelus. But a familiar adversary is not about to let her and her companion Finch settle into New Orleans without incident! Will Dani see the vipers in her midst before it’s too late?
The bad I’ll get out there right away, there’s a lot of fighting going on which is all for nothing (though with writer Ron Marz you can never be too sure of that). The battle with the Darkness feels like filler and isn’t anything special.
What really works is the relationship between Dani and Finch. The great is here’s two strong women who like each other. So, you can actually make that two strong gay women who like each other. The relationship angle is the strongest thing the series has going for it. Especially since Dani is still closeted to her father. That plot line alone could make this series a contender for an award from GLAAD.
Check out our extended review below.



Fraggle Rock #1 by Archaia is clearly written for children and when reviewing that it’s often difficult to keep that in mind. But, I’ll do my best to be fair and think if a kid would enjoy the comic.



























































