What I bought, read, or otherwise consumed – January 2018
I’ve been a bit derelict in reviewing comics, but it’s a new year and I’m trying to be better, so let’s take a look at trades I bought this month!
Author: Greg Burgas
Comics You Should Own – ‘The Umbrella Academy’
Today we’re taking a look at The Umbrella Academy, which many people dismissed as “Morrison-lite,” but which is plenty excellent enough to stand on its own!
The Unsung – Edward Whittemore’s ‘Jerusalem Quartet’
The Unsung examines works of popular culture that are critically acclaimed but not popular, popular but not critically acclaimed, or neither. Today I’m writing about Edward Whittemore’s four novels about the Middle East, so let’s go!
Flippin’ through ‘Previews’ – January 2018
Hey, we’re a bit late, but there’s still time to discuss what’s going in Previews for January!
Even more movies I’ve had a chance to watch or re-watch recently!
Let’s check out even more movies that I’ve watched recently!
Review time! with ‘Compass South’ and ‘Knife’s Edge’
Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock give us two volumes of mysterious treasures, mistaken identities, pirates, and grand adventure on the high seas. Let’s take a look!
Comics You Should Own – ‘The Ultimates’ (volume 1)
Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch give us the most influential comic of the century (so far), and I’m here to tell you why it’s something you should read!