Batman # 38 Review – Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Since I started writing for The Comics Herald I’ve learned a lot about comics, both in the way the proverbial sausage is made and how I tackle reviewing them. I’d like to think that I have grown into...
View ArticleReview: Usagi Yojimbo Senso #6
Not a dream, not a hoax, not an imaginary story. Well, actually, it’s kinda one of those. (Warning. This review is from a long-time Usagi Yojimbo fan. He tried to keep a lid on it. He really did.) Stan...
View ArticleDaredevil 68: Phoenix and the Fighter
Grab of the Week is a regular column where we feature an old comic we’ve picked up ourselves or one you’ve sent us. If you’d like to have your old issue featured, just send us the pic via our website,...
View ArticleReview: Sandman Overture #4
I’ll admit. I read issue 4 and was confused. There has been a long wait between issues, even on top of the gaps for the Sandman Overture Special Editions. (Which I’m not reading – I don’t really watch...
View ArticleComplete Run of Daredevil
Via the great Comics Collecting Facebook group comes this amazing picture from a collector (Anthony) who has amassed Volumes 1, 2 , 3 and 4 with all the annuals, giant-size editions, mini-series,...
View ArticleReview: Satanic Hell #1 and #2
Story Grigoris Douros Art Kevin Enhart Newel Anderson Colours Jimmy Kerast Right off the bat, Satanic Hell is going to draw comparisons with Sean Murphy’s Punk Rock Jesus. Both deal with strong...
View ArticleHere’s How To Decorate A Comic Filing Cabinet
Ok here’s how to decorate a comic filing cabinet. Over at the Comic Book Collecting Facebook group, group member Jeff Sehn has posted a brilliant DIY project he did with some old coverless comics and a...
View ArticleReview: Darth Vader #1 and #2
Marvel had lots to live up to when they took over the reins from Dark Horse in telling Star Wars stories in comics. The first two issues of Darth Vader prove they’ve achieved that aim. Darth Vader is...
View ArticleBendigo Record, Comic and Toy Fair coming up
The Bendigo Record, Comic and Toy Fair is fast approaching, and will host an expanded Melbourne Comics panel for the day. Following the successful launch recently in Melbourne of their anthology...
View ArticleThe Devil You Know #1-3 – Review
If one thing can be said about The Devil You Know is that it is (pun intended) metal as hell. I recently took a look at Satanic Hell and while that actually had a heavy metal band in it, The Devil You...
View ArticleWollongong Comic Shop: Make It A Reality
For those living in the Illawarra region of NSW, you may be interested that there’s a crowd funding campaign underway. Berkeley resident Shane Mason is opening a comic chop, The Comic Cafe, in the...
View ArticleHeadspace TP Released Next Week
Regular readers will know I’m an unadulterated fan of this series (check our review of issues 1-5 here). So I’m pleased to hear that a trade paperback of the 8-issue series from IDW is hitting shelves...
View ArticleComic Gong 2015 Program Shapes Up
It’s coming up quick: Wollongong’s premier pop culture event run by Wollongong City Council is hitting on the 16th May. The official program for the event is on its way but all the key info is now...
View ArticleI Was Cynical About Secrets Wars and Battleworld Until..
… I finished reading the first issue of 1872, one of the 5000 comics Marvel is putting out with it’s universe-altering, cross-over reboot extravaganza. But before I get onto that, I just want to put it...
View ArticleThe World’s Gone Mad: Wonder Woman Banned From School
Time for a small dose of outrage. Rules are generally useful and there to help a community. It’s the interpretation of those rules that usually causes problems. Take this interesting set of images and...
View Article50-Word Review: Archie #1
Archie and friends are iconic and a reboot to the modern day could have been an utter disaster. The result is actually the opposite: a totally entertaining, plausible story line that keeps the best...
View Article50-Word Review: Daredevil #1
Daredevil’s back in New York, his identity again secret and he has a trainee / sidekick to boot. Soule’s writing continues the story nicely from Waid’s farewell and Garney’s art creates the required...
View ArticleCalling Australian Comics Writers and Artists
Just passing on this info for any new writers / artists looking for an interesting opportunity: So you are a budding artist or writer that wants to have your work published. You want to be paid for the...
View ArticleA Good Forum For Comic Collectors
If you’re a comic collector and want to join a new forum that’s devoted to collecting comics (and related discussion), then the newly created Panel Junkies forum may interest you. Web forums have...
View Article50-Word Review: Star Wars – Obi-Wan and Anakin #1
Set between Star Wars Episode 1 and 2, Obi-Wan and his padawan Anakin are called to assist on a planet that’s meant to have no inhabitants. Charles Soule’s writing and Marco Checchetto’s art come...
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