While promoting his behind-the-scenes book Watching the Watchmen (opens in new tab), Dave Gibbons shared with Wired (opens in new tab) a personal frustration. “People unacquainted with graphic novels, including journalists, tend to think of Watchmen (opens in new tab) as a book by Alan Moore that happens to have …
Read More »The Last of Us 2 ending should have left more for the player to think about
Two things upfront before I say anything else, Firstly, I think The Last of Us 2 is an amazing piece of work, so try not to barrel into the comments to complain about the headline without actually reading anything. And, secondly, spoilers obviously. I’m going to be talking about the …
Read More »Former DC publisher Dan DiDio on the highs and lows of his 18 year run
Dan DiDio is a lifelong comic fan who landed in TV in the ’80s, eventually becoming a programming executive, and later senior VP of creative affairs at Mainframe Entertainment, an animation studio. DiDio befriended many comic creators, and helped several cross-pollinate their work into animation. In 2002, by then co-writing …
Read More »Inside the adaptation of Stephen & Owen Kings Sleeping Beauties to comics
In 2017, Stephen and Owen King unleashed a waking nightmare on a sleeping world. Their prose novel, Sleeping Beauties, told the story of Aurora, a global disease that put women into strange, alien comas. Now, IDW Publishing is bringing Sleeping Beauties and its curious affliction to comic readers everywhere. To …
Read More »Best Shots Advance Review: Stephen Kings Sleeping Beauties #1 – 8/10
Sleeping Beauties #1 Written by Rio Youers, Stephen King and Owen King Art by Alison Sampson and Triona Tree Farrell Lettering by Christa Miesner Published by IDW Publishing ‘Rama Rating: 8 out of 10 If there’s one thing more abundant than Stephen King novels, it’s adaptations of his work. Constant …
Read More »Best Shots Review: Black Cat #11
Black Cat #11 Written by Jed Mackay Art by C.F. Villa and Brian Reber Lettering by Ferran Delgado Published by Marvel Comics ‘Rama Rating: 9 out of 10 (Image credit: Marvel Comics) (opens in new tab) Felicia Hardy sets her sights on Stark Enterprises in Black Cat #11, and the …
Read More »Big in 2020: Outriders approach to co-op is refreshing in an era dominated by live service shooters
Key Info (Image credit: Square Enix) Game Outriders Developer People Can Fly Publisher Square Enix Platforms PC, PS5, Xbox Series X Release TBC 2020 People Can Fly wants to change your perception of Outriders (opens in new tab). Unveiled back in February, the studio struggled to break through the noise – an industry on the …
Read More »Batmans Joker War opens up a new era of storytelling in Gotham City
With the next two issues of Batman concluding James Tynion’s ‘Their Dark Designs’ storyline, readers are noticing a lot of build-up to the highly anticipated ‘Joker War.’ Not only has Harley Quinn already met Punchline, Joker’s new female accomplice, but readers have been treated to various intriguing cameos by both …
Read More »Resident Evil Village trailer breakdown: every thing weve found in the new Resident Evil 8 trailer
After numerous leaks, we finally have a Resident Evil 8 trailer. Or rather Resident Evil Village as Capcom is insisting it’s called. It’s packed full of details that confirm a spate of previous Resident Evil 8 leaks (opens in new tab) were true, and because so much of this rumored …
Read More »Best Shots Review: Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Death of Nancy Drew #1
Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Death of Nancy Drew #1 Written by Anthony Del Col Art by Joe Eisma and Salvatore Aiala Lettering by Crank! Published by Dynamite Entertainment Review by David Pepose ‘Rama Rating: 7 out of 10 With the announcement of The Death of Nancy Drew, …
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