Y: The Last Man Volumes 1-10
The mega-review you didn’t ask for. Our reviewer bravely goes into the deep end, taking a broad look over the story that killed you (if you’re a guy anyway) in its entirety. How do you wax poetic about death? With verve.
Posted on: July 31st, 2008
PopGun Volume 2
You and I don't read anthologies that often. So are we missing something? Okay so yeah, I'm here to tell you we are. We're missing a ton of great work from great creators. And I'm mad as hell and I'm not gonna take it anymore!
Posted on: July 23rd, 2008
The Amazing Joy Buzzards Vol. 1
Sword Wielding Race Car Drivers, Zombies, Fallen Angels, Cute Nerd Girls (with glasses no less), Killer Vampire Robots, Yeti, a healthy dose of Rock ‘n Roll, CIA Conspiracies, Giant Gilla Monster Drummers. Interested?
Posted on: July 15th, 2008
Captain America By Ed Brubaker Omnibus
A dash of superhero mixed with a large portion of some good ole spy and war stories. The hefty price tag on this Omnibus edition asks for quite a few of your dollars, but look inside and you will find a story well worth your time.
Posted on: July 11th, 2008
Invincible Iron Man #3
Does this attempt at grabbing some Iron Man movie dollars have Marvel selling out a company icon or finding their footing? Do we really need another book with Iron Man on the cover? Matt Fraction and Salvador Larocca say yes.
Posted on: July 10th, 2008
Ultimate Spider-Man #123
Venom is back. Where has he been? Where is he going? Why should little dogs and people who enjoy spending time in our nation's parks be fearful of skinny blonde kids? Read on!
Posted on: July 7th, 2008
RASL #2
Jeff Smith’s welcome return to long form storytelling continues in Rasl #2, an intriguing and sublime science-fiction tale that follows the dimension hopping exploits of an art thief and his pursuit by the mysterious organization known as The Compound.
Posted on: June 20th, 2008
Conan #50
Veteren comics scribe Timothy Truman concludes the four part story arc “The Hand Of Nergal” in Conan #50, as the series prepares for a relaunch in June with Conan Of Cimmeria #0.
Posted on: June 4th, 2008
Echo #3
Best known for the indie favorite series Strangers In Paradise, Terry Moore has taken a different direction with his newest ongoing monthly series, Echo, steering into previously uncharted waters for him, with a science-fiction story.
Posted on: May 27th, 2008
The Wyrd - Too Cool To Be Forgotten
The Wyrd reviews Alex Robinson's latest, Too Cool To Be Forgotten! Why should you care? Because it's one of the best comics stories in a good long while, that's why.
Posted on: May 5th, 2008
Three Shadows
A beautifully illustrated black and white graphic novel from First Second Books, Three Shadows is a moving tale about a parents love for their child and the lengths they will go to in order to ensure their safety in an unforgiving world.
Posted on: May 1st, 2008
Chickenhare Volume 2: Fire in the Hole
Chris Grines' rabbit and chicken crossbreed and his motley group of anthropomorphic friends resurface in this sequel to his Eisner nominated 2006 graphic novel Chickenhare: The House Of Klaus!
Posted on: April 24th, 2008
Madman Atomic Comics #8
The Wyrd rediscovers its affinity for Mike Allred's mind-bending pop creation Madman in the tell-all Atomic Comics #8! Everything you ever wanted to know about Madman but were too confused to ask!
Posted on: March 25th, 2008
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born
The Wyrd is drawn to The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born! Does Stephen King translate well to the comics page? Will the Tower destroy your soul, or does Roland save the day? FIND OUT!
Posted on: March 18th, 2008
Darkstalkers, Vol. 1: Rise of the Dark Ones
From arcade classic to multimedia hit, Darkstalkers makes its way to shelves with a must have manga for fans of the land of the rising sun. Follow the Darkstalkers cast as a mysterious threat reveals itself.
Posted on: March 12th, 2008
The Darkness Vol. 3: 1 & 2
Phil Hester and Michael Broussard bring Jackie back and with peculiar company. Can Jackie play peaceful dictator of his violently claimed small country, while decapitating invading U.S. soldiers?
Posted on: February 26th, 2008
B.P.R.D.: Hollow Earth & Other Stories
The best government-operated occult investigation team in comics has its first trade paperback reviewed! Does it leave The Wyrd feeling hollow? Or filled with Mignola-love?
Posted on: February 15th, 2008
Death Note, Vol. #5
In Death Note, Vol. #5, Light finds himself in his toughest situation yet. Locked in a jail cell under watch by L. And see what happens when someone denounces ownership of a Death Note!
Posted on: February 6th, 2008
The Annotated MANTOOTH!
Rex Mantooth kicks you in the man-candy and you will LOVE it. The regrettably short-lived adventures of the world's greatest man-ape-superspy-sex-machine in one convenient place!
Posted on: January 29th, 2008
Naruto, Vol. #27
In Naruto, Vol. #27, things are looking bleak as Naruto realizes for once he’s broken his nindo promise to a friend and see how Sakura adjust. Meanwhile we finally learn about mysterious sensei Kakashi’s past.
Posted on: January 23rd, 2008
Fear Agent: Last Goodbye #1
The Wyrd looks at one of the best off-kilter books ever! Is it sci-fi? Is it war? Is it horror? Is it insightful character work? YES and it’s called Fear Agent: Last Goodbye by Rick Remember and Tony Moore.
Posted on: November 19th, 2007
Terror, Inc
Introducing The Comic Collective's new ongoing column bringing you the stranger side of comics! 'The Wyrd' looks at Marvel MAX's great new limited series, Terror, Inc.! Weirder than you think Marvel's capable of!
Posted on: November 5th, 2007
JL'S COMIC SHOP STOP - Week 4
Hello true believers! JL's Comics Shop Stop is back once again. I've managed to swindle a few hours out of my busy week to settle down with a few of the cooler items available in the shops these last couple of weeks.
Posted on: July 13th, 2007
JL'S COMIC SHOP STOP - Week 3
JL’s Comic Shop Stop has returned! We know you were all weepy and sad to see a few days go by without any new comic reviews, but rest assured we’re here to guide you to some of the good stuff from the comic racks these past couple of weeks.
Posted on: June 13th, 2007
JL'S COMIC SHOP STOP - Week 3
And you thought it wouldn't last. JL's Comics Shop Stop is back with our second week of run-downs on some of the cooler comics and comics related merchandise in stores this past week.
Posted on: May 30th, 2007
JL'S COMIC SHOP STOP - Week 1
Hey Kids! Comics!! You heard right, we’re talking comic books here, folks . . . step right up, one and all, and welcome to the First Edition of JL’s COMIC SHOP STOP, a weekly run-down on a select few of the weeks best books.
Posted on: May 21st, 2007