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COMIC BOOK REVIEW: Convergence #1 – Let the Game Begin
The fates of some of the pre-New 52 DC characters commence formally in Convergence #1. It starts with an apocalyptic end of one of the “universes” that even its own Superman fails to do his duty. The scenario reminds something ...
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: PIKO: Pambatang Komiks
Innocence, Values & Childhood Philippine independent comic era is still going strong. And another anthology showcasing some of the great potentials will be unleashed on Free Comic Book Day. The name is PIKO: Pambatang Komik...
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Blade of the Immortal Volume 31: Final Curtain TPB
After twenty years of waiting, Hiroaki Samura’s highly influential historical manga series, Blade of the Immortal, has finally finished. The artist already completed his writing chores in 2012, though the last story arc was ser...
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COMIC BOOK REVIEW: Deadly Class #12 – STOP, In the Name of Love!
After the tense cliffhanging experience in Deadly Class #11, this latest chapter continues the gripping narration of love, hate, yearning and outrageous display of mayhem and violence that truly defines what Deadly Class stands...
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COMIC BOOK REVIEW: Batman Eternal #52 – We are the Batmen!
After 52 weeks of red herrings, plot twists-and-turns, flashbacks, and the reveals, Batman: Eternal has finally come to a satisfactory ending. In the final 52nd issue, we can assure that it possesses a typical superhero finale ...
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Jupiter’s Legacy Vol. 1 – Old Vs. Young
The Age of Millennial, as so they speak: Internet, reality shows, Google, Facebook, social networking, catchy-candy songs, shallow entertainment, political correctness, modern gadgets, and whining, to name a few things that def...
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COMIC BOOK REVIEW: Batman Eternal #51 – Small Details
Weekly comics are a big gamble in the comic industry. Sure, readers can wait for a week to read what will happen next, unlike waiting a month or two (or worse, months to year[s]). Ultimately, this endeavor boils down to the sto...
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COMIC BOOK REVIEW: The Multiversity: Ultra Comics #1 – Suckers!
Grant Morrison continues to dazzle (and bewildered) fans and critics alike in his latest magnum opus The Multiversity. We are now entering to the endgame of his far-reaching breaking the fourth-wall in the DC Universe with his ...
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COMIC BOOK REVIEW: Convergence #0 – Where’s my City
Virtually all current DC Comics issues of the New 52 take a two-month break (April to May). On the other hand, DC formally opens the two month and weekly event CONVERGENCE by releasing its maiden issue, Convergence #0. Written ...
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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: The Sculptor GN – Existence + Purpose = Life/Death
What defines LIFE? What makes THE ARTIST? What TRUE LOVE means? And, is there a purpose of EXISTENCE? These are some of the difficult questions master artist and intellectual Scott McCloud tries to explore and somehow answer in...
