November 29th, 2008 Issue time10:56:31 am, by Things From Another World Email
Categories: Dark Horse Comics, Reviews, Blog From Another World

Reviews from The Blog From Another World

I’ve got to admit, I’m a sucker for unconventional superhero comics, which is why I loved the initial run of The Umbrella Academy, by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba–despite the hype (’cause I can be contrary like that). The vivid artwork, unusual characters, and time-shifting plot caught my attention, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #1 ever since. Fortunately, since I work for TFAW.com, I was able to get my hands on an advance copy so I can tell you what you’re in for!

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November 15th, 2008 Issue time04:01:24 pm, by Things From Another World Email
Categories: Dark Horse Comics, Reviews, Blog From Another World

Reviews from The Blog From Another World

The first issue of The Cleaners, written by Mark Wheaton and Joshua Hale Fialkov and drawn by Rahsan Ekedal, reads like a cross between an episode of CSI, The X-Files, and the aftermath of a horror flick. Is it a forensic mystery? A supernatural tale? A how-to manual for cleaning up after a mass murder? I'm not sure yet, but the debut issue has definitely piqued my interest.

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November 15th, 2008 Issue time12:53:30 pm, by Things From Another World Email
Categories: DC Comics, Reviews, Blog From Another World

Reviews from The Blog From Another World

When I first got into comics as a teenager, Swamp Thing was exactly the type of comic book I would have avoided like the plague. A giant, mobile vegetable? Too gimmicky. Didn't they make a campy movie of this with Heather Locklear? (Why, yes they did!) Isn't this... a guy comic? Bring me my Uncanny X-Men and leave me in peace!

However, after a good friend mentioned that Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing taught him everything he knew about love and comics, I decided to give it a try. And promptly fell in love. It is a romance, after all - a romance filled with supernatural creatures, classic elements of horror, interspecies sexuality, and space travel, of course.

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November 14th, 2008 Issue time10:31:17 pm, by Things From Another World Email
Categories: Marvel Comics, Reviews, Blog From Another World

Reviews from The Blog From Another World

Old Man Logan continues as Hawkeye and the former X-Man continue their journey through the Kingdom of the Kingpin to New Babylon in Wolverine #69. I was psyched to get my grubby mitts on the book this week. It seems like it’s been forever since Wolverine #68 came out, and the ending of that issue left me chomping at the bit.

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