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We’re FREE! The Best of Free Comic Book Day
What’s the best day of the year? FREE Comic Book Day! Over 50 different, free comics were available this past Saturday, but which ones really stood out? That’s what we’re here for, my fellow geeks! Arcana Comics had one of … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Superteens and Lost Souls
It’s an exciting week for lovers of comics, with our favorite holiday happening tomorrow, Free Comic Book Day! In the run up, there are loads of new #1 issues on the shelves. Which ones will you shell out cash for, alongside your … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Assassins, Brats, and Rogues (and Pants)
It’s a slower than usual week for new stories, but a plentiful one if you’re seeking out great female characters. Almost every #1 issue I looked at this week features a woman as the main character, from plucky assassins to … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Save the Best for Last
This week in new #1 releases – and in our new Friday time slot – we’ve got tales of D’jinn and Jedi alike, new series from some childhood favorite franchises, and a whole slew of interesting female characters leading the … Continue reading
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Review of A Voice in the Dark: Blood Makes Noise
It’s been a few months since our interview with writer/artist Larime Taylor, which came on the heels of the release of Issue #1 of his Kickstarter-backed psychological thriller comic A Voice in the Dark (then known as “Dark Zoey”). Now, … Continue reading
We’re No. 1! Rockers, Zombies and Vigilantes
This week on comic store shelves, we’ve got a whole universe of superheroes in one corner and a new take on military adventure in another. Plus, we’ve got zombies vs. aliens, brother vs. sister, and one super-powered Rock and Roll … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Supers, Ubers, Spacemen and Mermen
This week’s #1 releases hit some of the heavy spots again. Marvel continues to get spacey, preparing us for the summer movie season; fans of Stephen King’s Dark Tower series have new mysteries to ponder; Dark Horse revives Hellboy’s buddy … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! – Following in Bigger Footsteps
It’s been another week of ups and downs for new stories in comics, and We’re No. 1! is here to let you know which issues are worth picking up, and which are just good for fish wrap. As far as … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Stories of Many Stripes
Miss me? Well, I’m back with a whole slew of new #1s, from brand new tales to reboots, as well as a smattering of the stuff from last week. Image Comics’ Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray is a rather … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! SXSW Digital Edition
In honor of SXSW, just about the biggest technology and media conference in the galaxy, this week’s column will spotlight the best and worse new #1’s in their digital format. (As I’m on a plane headed to Austin, I missed … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! “So Many Ladies, So Few Clothes” edition
This has been a solid week for comics, although without many true #1’s. Still, there are great new tales from a lot of indie publishers, and we also get to revisit some classic characters we love and see interesting departures in … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! “Prequels, Spin-offs, and Reboots”
This week in #1 issues in comics we have no less than TEN new series to talk about. To sort through them all, let’s talk a little bit about the types of stories, and how these fit into certain patterns. … Continue reading
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An Open Letter to DC Comics
This letter originally appeared on The Hero Blog on Valentine’s Day, but we really thought it was worth sharing here as well, so we’re cross-posting it with Miguel’s permission. Dear DC Comics, First off – Happy Valentine’s Day. And thank … Continue reading
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“OK, Now Kiss!” Some Favorite LGBTQI Couples in Comics
In honor of Valentine’s Day, and thumbing my nose in the general direction of documented homophobe Orson Scott Card writing Superman, I hereby present my unscientific, completely biased, entirely personal, and in-no-particular-order list of top four (with a bonus) favorite … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! “Ladies with Swords, Guns, and Proton Packs”
There’s lots to talk about this week, with new #1’s in some of the biggest franchises around, including the Avengers, an all new DC book featuring a female superhero in her first ongoing series, and the debut of the new … Continue reading
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