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Indie Review
Reviewing Steampunk In James Blaylock’s Newest Novel, The Aylesford Skull
Jan 16th
The Aylesford Skull by James P. Blaylock
A 425-page work of fiction, published by Titan Books
While sitting in my local coffee shop last week, getting ready to read the newest book from steampunk legend James P. Blaylock, I had no idea what I was getting into. Not only did I underestimate what a riveting, magical read this would be, I also vastly underestimated the effects that the name James P. Blaylock would have upon one fellow steam-enthusiast whom, without naming names, positively leapt into the air with joy upon gazing at this previously unseen cover, splashing a piping hot latte in her wake.
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Avengers Arena #1 Marvel Now - Comic Review
Jan 10th
The major comic companies put out enough comics that sometimes it can leave your head spinning and eyes bleeding as you search the new titles each week for something worth reading. To aid in your Geeky endeavors, Speak Geeky To Me on occasion reviews new titles from the major companies to spotlight the best and worst of what’s available at your local comic shop. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Comic Review.
Title: Avengers Arena #1
Genre/s: Superhero/Dystopian/Adventure
Writer: Dennis Hopeless (Legion of Monsters, X-men: Season One)
Artist: Kev Walker (Thunderbolts, 2000AD)
Colorist: Frank Martin (Jungle Girl, Amazing Spider-Man)
Letterer: Joe Caramagna More >
Star Wars #1 - Comic Review
Jan 9th
The major comic companies put out enough comics that sometimes it can leave your head spinning and eyes bleeding as you search the new titles each week for something worth reading. To aid in your Geeky endeavors, Speak Geeky To Me on occasion reviews new titles from the major companies to spotlight the best and worst of what’s available at your local comic shop. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Comic Review.
Title: Star Wars #1
Genre/s: Sci-Fi
Writer: Brian Wood (Northlanders, Massive)
Art: Carlos D’Anda (Action Comics, Justice League)
Colorist: Gabe Eltaeb (Green Lantern, Green Lantern Corps)
Letterer: Michael Heisler (Star Wars: More >
Executive Assistant Assassins #6 - Indie Review
Dec 19th
The major comic companies get enough reviews and press, it’s time for the creator-owned and indie series to get some love and judgment. Indie review takes up-and-coming indie and creator-owned series and puts them through the review process so you can confidently support the best of the small press and passion driven projects in the comic industry.
Title: Executive Assistant Assassins #6
Genre/s: Action, Thriller
Writer: Vince Hernandez (Fathom: Kiani, Charismagic)
Penciler: Jordan Gunderson (Grimm Fairy Tales, Warhammer 40,000: Defenders of Ultramar)
Inks: Mark Roslan (Broken Pieces, Ultimate X)
Colorist: Teodoro Gonzoles (Lullaby, Executive Assistant: Iris)
Publisher: Aspen MLT
Number of Issues: #6 (on-going)
Page Count: 20
Price: More >
Avengers vol.5 #1 Marvel Now - Comic Review
Dec 15th
The major comic companies put out enough comics that sometimes it can leave your head spinning and eyes bleeding as you search the new titles each week for something worth reading. To aid in your Geeky endeavors, Speak Geeky To Me on occasion reviews new titles from the major companies to spotlight the best and worst of what’s available at your local comic shop. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Comic Review.
Title: Avengers v.5 #1
Genre/s: Superhero/Scifi
Writer: Jonathan Hickman (The Manhattan Projects, The Ultimates)
Artist: Jerome Opena (Uncanny X-Force, Punisher)
Colorist: Dean White (The Ultimates, Uncanny X-Force)
Letterer: Cory Petit More >
Penguins Vs Possums #2 - Indie Review
Dec 7th
The major comic companies get enough reviews and press, it’s time for the creator-owned and indie series to get some love and judgment. Indie review takes up-and-coming indie and creator-owned series and puts them through the review process so you can confidently support the best of the small press and passion driven projects in the comic industry.
Title: Penguins Vs Possums #2
Genre/s: Action/Drama/Comedy
Writer: Sebastian Kadlecik, John Bring, & Lindsay Calhoon
Penciler: Sebastian Kadlecik
Toner: John Bring
Letterer: Sebastian Kadlecik
Publisher: JBSK Comics
Number of Issues: 2
Page Count: 32
Price: $3
The Review Bit
We first talked about Penguins Vs Possums upon seeing the epic sounding battle take place in More >
Journey Into Mystery #646 Marvel Now - Comic Review
Nov 28th
The major comic companies put out enough comics that sometimes it can leave your head spinning and eyes bleeding as you search the new titles each week for something worth reading. To aid in your Geeky endeavors, Speak Geeky To Me on occasion reviews new titles from the major companies to spotlight the best and worst of what’s available at your local comic shop. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Comic Review.
Title: Journey Into Mystery #646
Genre/s: Superhero/Fantasy
Writer: Kathryn Immonen (Avenging Spider-Man, Patsy Walker: Hellcat)
Artist: Valerio Schiti (Battle Beasts, Infestation 2: Dungeons & Dragons)
Colorist: Jordie Bellaire (Manhattan Project, Captain More >
Reviewing J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy
Nov 25th
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
A 503- page work of fiction, published by Little, Brown & Company
First, let me just say that I am a long time fan of Harry Potter. By fan, I mean I’m one of those people you may have laughed at, camping outside the theater, Hogwarts uniform neatly pressed and wand at the ready, eagerly awaiting the midnight release of every single movie since I was about thirteen years old. I knew every spell, every fantastic beast, and extensive histories of the characters due to scouring the web for all of the HP-related information I could lay More >
Thor, God of Thunder #1 Marvel Now - Comic Review
Nov 24th
The major comic companies put out enough comics that sometimes it can leave your head spinning and eyes bleeding as you search the new titles each week for something worth reading. To aid in your Geeky endeavors, Speak Geeky To Me on occasion reviews new titles from the major companies to spotlight the best and worst of what’s available at your local comic shop. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Comic Review.
Title: Thor, God of Thunder #1
Genre/s: Superhero/Fantasy
Writer: Jason Aaron (Wolverine and the X-men, Incredible Hulk)
Artist: Esad Ribic (Ultimates, Uncanny X-Force)
Colorist: Dean White (Captain America, Hit-Girl)
Letterer: More >
Captain America #1 Marvel Now - Comic Review
Nov 23rd
The major comic companies put out enough comics that sometimes it can leave your head spinning and eyes bleeding as you search the new titles each week for something worth reading. To aid in your Geeky endeavors, Speak Geeky To Me on occasion reviews new titles from the major companies to spotlight the best and worst of what’s available at your local comic shop. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a new Comic Review.
Title: Captain America #1
Genre/s: Superhero
Writer: Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, The End League)
Artist: John Romita Jr (Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers)
Inker: Klaus Janson (Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man)
Colorist: Dean More >
