Category: Thought Clouds

  • Archer & Armstrong Vol. 1: The Michelangelo Code — THOUGHT CLOUDS #12

    Archer & Armstrong Vol. 1: The Michelangelo Code — THOUGHT CLOUDS #12

    Archer & Armostrong Vol. 1: The Michelangelo Code Valiant Entertainment; Fred Van Lente, writer; Clayton Henry and Matt Milla, artists As I said in the first Valiant Entertainment review, X-O Manowar Vol. 1, I’m new to the Valiant Universe. I like the Valiant Universe. And I am all in with the Valiant Universe. But when…

  • X-O Manowar Vol. 1: By the Sword — THOUGHT CLOUDS #11

    X-O Manowar Vol. 1: By the Sword — THOUGHT CLOUDS #11

    X-O Manowar Vol. 1: By the Sword Valiant Entertainment; Robert Vendaetti, writer; Cary Nord, pencils; Stefano Gaudiano, inks So here’s the deal. I recently read a blog post by a friend, Nathan James Norman, about how he was ditching DC Comics and reading books from the recently re-built Valiant Entertainment. Back in the 90s, Valiant…

  • Mr. Peabody and Sherman — THOUGHT CLOUDS #10

    Mr. Peabody and Sherman — THOUGHT CLOUDS #10

    Mr. Peabody and Sherman IDW Publishing; Sholly Fisch, writer; Jorge Monlongo, artist I have always enjoyed the exploits Mr. Peabody and his boy, Sherman. They are one of my earliest exposures to time travel, an area of sci-fi that I love. (My first published comic was a time travel story, and of course there is my…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Star Wars #2 (Dark Horse, 2013)

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Star Wars #2 (Dark Horse, 2013)

    Star Wars #2 Brain Wood, writer. Carlos D’Anda, artist. A follow up to my review of the first issue of this series . . .   Let me get this out of the way first, before I get into a rant that may make it seem like I’m not enjoying this comic book: I like…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Star Wars #1 (Dark Horse, 2013)

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Star Wars #1 (Dark Horse, 2013)

    Star Wars #1 Brain Wood, writer. Carlos D’Anda, artist. So there is a new Star Wars comic. A Star Wars comic that tells the story of the characters from MY Star Wars. A Star Wars comic featuring a cover by Alex Ross. A Star Wars comic that, if you read it, all you need to…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Marvel Season 1 (comic review)

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Marvel Season 1 (comic review)

    (This review originally appeared on the Spirit Blade Underground Podcast.) This post, I’m not reviewing one book — I‘m reviewing a series of books. A series of graphic novels, actually. Marvel’s Season One. Some background — in my first Thought Clouds review, I reviewed Batman Earth One, part of a series of DC Comics graphic…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Silver Surfer – Parable

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Silver Surfer – Parable

    (This review originally appeared on The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast.) SILVER SURFER PARABLE Stan Lee, writer; Moebius & Keith Pollard I wanted to follow up my last review for Spirit Blade with a review that was a bit more . . . positive. I thought about reviewing something by Geoff Johns that  actually liked, like the New…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Justice League #12 (the kissing issue) (Comic Review)

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Justice League #12 (the kissing issue) (Comic Review)

    JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 Geoff Johns, writer; Jim Lee, artist I know, I know. Superman belongs with Lois Lane. Wonder Woman belongs with Steve Trevor. And the world is up in arms because Superman and Wonder Woman were caught kissing. And HOW I know it is that the Internet told me. What the Internet DIDN’T tell…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Batman Earth One (comic book review)

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Batman Earth One (comic book review)

    (This review originally appeared on The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast.) BATMAN EARTH ONE Geoff Johns, writer; Gary Frank, artist Here’s what the critics have to say about Batman Earth One, by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank: “. . . new, breathtaking . . .” – Brad Meltzer, important writer guy “. . . the right…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Harlan Ellison’s Phoenix Without Ashes (Comic Review)

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Harlan Ellison’s Phoenix Without Ashes (Comic Review)

    PHOENIX WITHOUT ASHES Harlan Ellison, writer; Alan Robinson, artist This review of a graphic novel starts with a review of a TV series from 1973, so bear with me. When I was but a lad, I went and saw Star Wars on the big screen and wanted more. On the small screen, in my very…

  • THOUGHT CLOUDS: Dark Matter (Comic Review)

    THOUGHT CLOUDS: Dark Matter (Comic Review)

    DARK MATTER Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, writers; Garry Brown, artist As you may probably know if you are familiar with the podcast, I write comic books. I also read them. If you’ve listened to the podcast, you also know I am a fan of the Stargate franchise. All of the series. So, by proxy, that…