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The Bad Batch is up for another mission in Hyperspace Stories

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

The experimental Clone Force 99 are not your average clones— they’re the baddest clone troopers in the galaxy! Dark Horse Comics brings the Bad Batch into their first solo comics miniseries, debuting in the Hyperspace Stories line of comic mini-series, Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents. This five-issue miniseries is written by Michael Moreci and illustrated by Reese Hannigan, with Elisabetta D’Amico, Michael Atiyeh, and lettering by Comicraft.

Fans will enjoy cover art by Valeria “Lux” Favoccia across the series, and variant cover art by French Carlomagno for each issue.

The Clones of the Bad Batch have been through some intense missions throughout the Clone Wars and it’s said they have a 100% success rate. But this time, they may have met their match. In Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents, they are on a mission to hunt down the mysterious Separatist ghost agent who executed a daring heist on Coruscant! The thief’s trail leads Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Tech to the seediest corners of the galaxy, a place where kingpins and thugs threaten the clones’ mission—and their lives!

Jump back into Hyperspace Stories and find your allies when Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #1 (of 5) lands in comic shops on January 15, 2025. Pre-order now from your local comic shop for $3.99.

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Scarlet Witch #1 is a great concept with some clunky dialogue

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Brett

The Scarlet Witch’s history in Marvel comics has been up and down in recent years. She’s been a hero, a villain, and just missing. It seems there’s an attempt to pivot the character a bit with her recently making amends with the universe’s mutants and now a new series. Scarlet Witch #1 presents an interesting concept that feels like there’s a lot of potential to create a fun comic focused on short stories that can be enjoyed on their own.

Written by Steve Orlando, Wanda Maximoff is looking for a new start. She’s opened up a store, has to deal with an employee, and also anyone that walks through her magic door looking for her. The concept is fantastic. Having random people enter a door opens up the opportunity for short stories creating a series that feels like comics of old where you can pick up one or two issues for a full issues as opposed to five issue arcs. Scarlet Witch #1 is a complete story where there’s resolution at the end while also teasing what’s next. The debut feels like it has more in common with older episodic television than today’s comics.

Where there’s bumps is the dialogue. Unfortunately that aspect is a bit clunky with statements that fall into silly. When the group Wanda saves explains their mission, we get a statement that ends “We’re bored and very rich”, which might be true but also feels like it’s a bit out of left field. Quicksilver says he “catches” a character when there’s no indication they’re falling is another example. Slight things that are off and stand out.

The art by Sara Pichelli is fun. Elisabetta D’Amico provides inking assists while Matthew Wilson handles the colors and Cory Petit the lettering. Pichelli brings her usual flair that has made her a fan favorite. Here, there’s small moments of body language and facial expressions that add so much to the overall story. The interaction between Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch is fantastic with so much said just in the visuals. There’s also a great addition to the Scarlet Witch’s design with a magical flow that follows her around. The addition makes the character feel a bit more magical and provides more “action” in what otherwise might be a bit of a duller visual experience. It all makes Wanda feel a bit more magical in a way.

Scarlet Witch #1 is a fun start that can be read as a one-shot or enjoyed to see what else is to come. It feels different in that way from a lot of other comics to hit shelves, and that’s a good thing. Despite it’s issues, the debut is a fun one that looks to set up a new status quo for the character that opens up a world of opportunity and directions for her to go in to. Here’s to see what’s next.

Story: Steve Orlando Art: Sara Pichelli
Ink Assistant: Elisabetta D’Amico Color: Matthew Wilson Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 8.2 Art: 8.2 Overall: 8.2 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Review: Wakanda #1

Posted on November 6, 2022 by pharoahmiles

When Chadwick Boseman passed, the world pretty much stopped. As everyone was dealing with fatigue of COVID and the deaths related. Never would anyone think that someone like him would pass. As he was the first actor who played a superhero whom many of us saw ourselves in.

So when the news broke that they would continue on with a sequel to the modern classic, Black Panther, many did not know what to expect. As the world speculated that the role would be recast. To many fans great delight, it was not, and they found a way to carry the story forward in Wakanda Forever. In Wakanda #1, fans get to know more about the world where T’Challa was born and a true history of every Panther before him.

In “ Shuri”, we find a Wakanda with T’Challa on the run, as his sister looks to use her lab for good, creating a synthetic type of vibranium. As she tries to understand how to navigate her future without her brother, Rhino uses smugglers infiltrate his way into the nation state, but Shuri is there to stop him in his tracks. By story’s end, we find out Rhino was not operating alone, as an old foe surfaces. In “ History Of The Black Panthers Part One”, we are taken to 1,000,000 BC, in the Wakandan wilderness, where we discover how the first Wakandans survived and how many of their myths came to fruition and how the first Black Panther fought his way to the top to lead his people.

Overall, Wakanda #1 is an excellent debut issue which shows why fans have loved the birthplace of T’Challa, even before the movies. The stories by Williams and Narcisse, are funny, powerful and resonating. The art by the different creators are awesome. Altogether, a must buy for Black Panther fans.

Story: Stephanie Williams, Evan Narcisse Art: Paco Medina, Natacha Bustos
Ink: Walden Wong, Elisabetta D’Amico Color: Bryan Valenza, Jordie Bellaire Letterer: Joe Sabino
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Zeus Comics – comiXology/Kindle

Preview: Black Widow #14

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Black Widow #14

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Elena Casagrande (I) Elisabetta D’Amico (C) Jordie Bellaire (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Adam Hughes (VCA) Natacha Bustos
RATED T+
In Shops: Feb 23, 2022
SRP: $3.99

THE EISNER-WINNING SERIES BRINGS YOU A VILLAIN WORTH DYING FOR!
Natasha Romanoff is known for having skeletons in her closet, but THE LIVING BLADE is the one skeleton she hoped she’d never encounter again. He nearly killed her the first time they tangled, years ago in Madripoor – will he finish the job this time at the bidding of THE HOST?

Thompson and Casagrande reunite for Natasha’s fight to save the people of San Francisco from a ruthless predator in their midst.

Exclusive Preview: Black Widow #14

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Black Widow #14

(W) Kelly Thompson (A) Elena Casagrande (I) Elisabetta D’Amico (C) Jordie Bellaire (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Adam Hughes (VCA) Natacha Bustos
RATED T+
In Shops: Feb 23, 2022
SRP: $3.99

Thompson and Casagrande reunite for Natasha’s fight to save the people of San Francisco from a ruthless predator in their midst.

Review: Spider-Man #1

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Brett

J.J. Abrams and his son Henry Abrams take on Spider-Man!

Story: J.J. Abrams, Henry Abrams
Art: Sara Pichelli
Color: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Ink: Elisabetta D’Amico

Get your copy in comic shops! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon
Kindle/comiXology
TFAW

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
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Review: Spider-Man #1

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Brett

I went into reading Spider-Man #1 trying to know as little as possible. I’m glad I did as I came out of it not only surprised but immediately wanting to see what’s next.

Written by the father/son duo of J.J. Abrams and Henry Abrams, the comic is a “new” but familiar take on Spider-Man.

Not set in continuity, I think, the comic has shocking moments that’ll catch you off guard if you’re like me and avoiding spoilers as much as possible.

But, to give a review as to why this comic is so good, we have to go the spoiler route.

A father and son duo are telling a story about a father a son. In this version of Spider-Man, MJ has been murdered during a battle. Twelve years later and we find out Peter and MJ had a son, Ben. Ben lives with Aunt May as Peter is a bit of an absentee father. Ben also has the spirit of justice as his father and some of his father’s abilities. From there, the story is pretty clear.

What the Abrams do is explore a relationship they have. It’s unknown how much of their own life they’ve poured into this but the inclusion of Henry Abrams as a co-writer feels vital as it brings a sense of authenticity. This isn’t a story told from a father’s perspective but both father and son.

Yes, the comic has another fridging which gets old but it’s difficult to explore the aspect the comic seems to be doing without it.

The art Sara Pichelli is fantastic. The ink by Elisabetta D’Amico, the coloring of Dave Stewart, and lettering by Joe Caramagna all come together for a hell of a visual treat. There’s a slight shift in style as the comic jumps ahead which helps with the break. It also sets up an art style that feels rare in comics these day. There’s an almost water color aspect to it all. It just looks beautiful.

I figured the comic would be entertaining but this goes beyond that. This may be the surprise of the week.

Story: J.J. Abrams, Henry Abrams Art: Sara Pichelli
Ink: Elisabetta D’Amico Color: Dave Stewart Letters: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.65 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.7 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Review: The Avengers Vol. 2 World Tour

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Brett

They stopped the Dark Celestials but what’s next for the Avengers? The team gets their house in order including a new headquarters but also take on the Winter Guard and Defenders of the Deep! Plus more about the Avengers of 1,000,000 BC!

The Avengers Vol. 2 World Tour collects issues #7-12 by Jason Aaron, Sara Pichelli, David Marquez, Ed McGuinness, Frazer Irving, Adam Kubert, Andrea Sorrentino, Cory Smith, Elisabetta D’Amico, Mark Morales, Scott Hanna, Karl Kesel, Justin Ponsor, Erick Arciniega, Matthew Wilson, and Giada Marchisio.

Get your copy in comic shops today and book stores on March 19! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon
TFAW

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review
This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase, we’ll receive a percentage of the sale. Graphic Policy does purchase items from this site. Making purchases through these links helps support the site

Review: Star Trek: The Q Conflict #1

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Brett

When a dispute between godlike beings threatens the galaxy, it will take all of Starfleet’s best captains to stop them. Join James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, Kathryn Janeway, and Benjamin Sisko as they go head-to-head in a competition that will determine the fate of the Earth and beyond. Will they be able to emerge victorious, or will they be torn apart by The Q Conflict?

The crews of The Next Generation, The Original Series, Voyager, and Deep Space 9 come together to face their biggest challenge yet!

I’ve enjoyed Star Trek but am not a huge fan. The concept of bringing together the crews of so many different series is rather interesting enough to get me interested in checking out this new miniseries.

Written by Scott Tipton and David Tipton, the first issue issue feels like the beginning of a Next Generation film with Starfleet scrambling to evacuate a planet about to be consumed by a dying star. But, there’s something unnatural about it and things begin to get weird as Q becomes involved and it turns out it’s all a game of higher beings.

The first issue is a solid setup getting to the conflict while delivering an issue that feels like it’d fit right on the big screen. The build is solid and when we get to the end the conflict we expect isn’t quite as straightforward with a hint things are going to be mixed up a bit.

The art by David Messina with ink by Elisabetta D’Amico, color by Alexandra Alexakis, and lettering by Neil Uyetake is not bad but doesn’t quite meet the quality of the story itself. There’s too much of a drop off in detail at times and just a general lack of dynamic moments to make it really stick out. The art does the job but also isn’t a selling point. The story is the driver here.

The issue’s story is good but the art falls a bit short in making it truly exciting. There’s a lot of potential here and the start of a story that could be rather exciting and be a story that fits right into the Star Trek cannon. The story is entertaining and definitely worth it for Star Trek fans. For the rest, it’s a crapshoot.

Story: Scott Tipton and David Tipton Art: David Messina
Ink: Elisabetta D’Amico Color: Alexandra Alexakis
Lettering: Neil Uyetake
Story: 8.25 Art: 6.95 Overall: 7.65 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Review: Cloak & Dagger: Shades of Grey

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Brett

Cloak and Dagger are back in this new digital series available in print for the first time! Someone from their past is back and the pile of bodies is getting higher.

Cloak and Dagger: Shades of Grey is by Dennis Hopeless, David Messina, Francesco Manna, Elisabetta D’Amico, Giada Marchisio, and Travis Lanham.

Get your copy in comic shops now and book stores December 24th! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon/comiXology/Kindle
TFAW

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