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Graphic Novel Weekly 2/7/19: Slice of Life
This week, we look at ‘Manfried Saves the Day,’ ‘Book Love,’ ‘Hidden Heartbreak,’ and ‘Futaribeya: A Room for Two, Volume 1.’ Read More
Review – Suicide Squad Black Files #4: A Squad Reborn
As Katana battles to get back to her own body, El Diablo fights to save his team from the void. Read More
Review – Adventures of the Super-Sons #7: Kids Behind Bars
Jon and Damian are trapped on Takron-Galtos. Pity the inmates locked in there with Damian. Read More
Review – The Curse of Brimstone #11: The Final Deal
Joe and Annie’s journey is almost at an end, but they have one final test ahead of them. Read More
Review – The Dreaming #6: A New Dreamer
As Judge Gallows makes his move to seal off the Dreaming, several players converge and a new future for the Dreaming is formed. Read More
Word Wednesday ‘The Atlas of Disease’
There have definitely been more pleasant books discussed for Word Wednesday, but few perhaps quite as geekily fascinating. Read More
Review – Green Arrow #49: Vertigo in Star City
The death of Roy Harper looms large as Ollie faces off against one of his oldest enemies. Read More
Review – Harley Quinn #58: Harley and Batman, BFFs?
Harley has twenty-four hours to prove her innocence – and she’s making sure Batman takes her along for the ride. Read More
Review – Deathstroke #40: Out of Arkham
Deathstroke makes his big escape from Arkham Asylum – but will he see freedom with his sanity intact? Read More
Review – The Green Lantern #4: Prey of the Sun-Eaters
Before Hal Jordan faces the music for his shocking actions, he’ll have to face off against one of the most powerful beings in the known universe. Read More
Review – Justice League #17: Parlay on Mars
Lex Luthor and Martian Manhunter meet on a dead planet, and a shocking episode from their pasts is explored. Read More
Review – Batman #64: War at the Flash Museum
Batman and The Flash are at odds after the events of Heroes in Crisis – but a figure from Batman’s past returns and forces them back together to take on a new threat. Read More
Review – Female Furies #1: Granny vs. Apokalips
Granny Goodness didn’t get to be Matron of Apokalips overnight – and it was a harder ride than we knew until now. Read More
Review – Young Justice #2: The Temptation of Wonder Girl
As the newly formed Young Justice battles to survive Gemworld, a flashback begins to unravel the mystery of Wonder Girl’s powers. Read More
Review – Man and Superman #1: From Smallville to Metropolis
Marv Wolfman and Claudio Castellini deliver a 100-page epic chronicling the early days of Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor in Metropolis. Read More
Stack Overflow: Books We Grew Up With – A GeekFamily Retrospective
The GeekFamily shares the books that were most meaningful to them as they grew up. Read More
Review – Raven: Daughter of Darkness #12: Raven’s Last Fight
Raven and the Night Force make their final stand against the Shadow Riders – but Raven may have already lost something far more important. Read More
Graphic Novel Weekly 1/31/19: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
This week, we look at ‘Justice League: No Justice,’ ‘Atomic Empire,’ ‘Undead Messiah,’ ‘Sword Princess Amaltea,’ and ‘Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch.’ Read More
Review – Old Lady Harley #4: Atlantis Infiltration
Harley’s search for the Joker brings her into contact with not one but two bizarre ex-husbands. Read More
Review – Scooby Doo Team-Up #46: Hauntings at Garfield High
A career day visit to Garfield High leads to the Mystery Machine crew teaming up with Black Lightning against gangsters, ghosts – and gangster ghosts. Read More
Review – The Silencer #13: Honor Begins
Fresh off her near-death experience, Honor spends time in the Lazarus Pit – and flashes back to her earliest years. Read More
Review – Batman Beyond #28: Of Jokers and Robins
Terry makes a critical mistake while battling the Joker, and it may be Matt who pays the ultimate price. Read More
Review – The Books of Magic #4: Chaos in the Library
An ordinary day at school turns perilous when Tim tries to practice his magic. Read More
Review – Justice League Odyssey #5: Darkseid Reborn
As Cyborg and Azrael do battle with their twisted worshippers, a far bigger threat emerges. Read More
Review – Teen Titans Annual #1: Brothers at War, Djinn Unleashed
Damian and Djinn both go to extreme measures to protect their team, with mixed results. Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘Warhammer Adventures’ GIVEAWAY!
This week’s word is “Giveaway.” Yesterday, I reviewed the first two books in the Warhammer Adventures series. Today, in a slight departure from my usual Word Wednesday format I have a Warhammer Adventures giveaway for you all. Games Workshop is offering 5 GeekDad readers the chance to win a pair of books. The Warhammer Adventures books are great for middle-grade… Read More
Review – The Terrifics #12: Reunited?
As Mr. Terrific confronts evil doppelgangers from the Multiverse, the other Terrifics are faced with personal tests. Read More
Review – Batgirl #31: Political Warfare
Batgirl’s new position as a campaign volunteer puts her in the middle of an ugly congressional race – as an assassin comes for both sides. Read More
Review – Wonder Woman #63: A Satyr, a Unicorn, and a Minotaur Enter a Bar…
Diana’s three new allies try to find their way in the world – which isn’t easy when you’re an ancient magical being. Read More
