Comics – Retrenders

Comic Preview: Broken Moon: Legends of the Deep # 4

April 4, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

The great C’thulhu has returned to poison the world. But what kind of war can Korbin and his friends make against madness?

Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – Ninth Doctor #11

March 29, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

The Ninth Doctor #11 begins a story-arc: Sin-Eaters Part One. If you’ve been missing out on the Ninth Doctor action, this will be a great starting point for Doctor Who newbies.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: BBC, Cavan Scott, Cris Bolson, Ninth Doctor, Tardis, Titan Comics

Comic Book Preview: Peepland #5

March 29, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Titan Comics imprint Hard Case Crime drops the last issue of Peepland today. Peepland #5 is where NY cops are closing in on Roxy and friends on New Year’s Eve.

Comic Preview: Postal # 19

March 28, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

Story: Bryan Hill
Art: Isaac Goodhart
Cover: Linda Sejic

To stop an internal uprising, Mark joins forces with Molly, the most dangerous person in Eden. His mother is brutal. His father is insane. Tested by power, Mark will learn his own nature and what he truly wants for Eden, Wyoming. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Eden, FBI, Goodhart, Hill, Image, image comics, Postal, Sejic, Top Cow, Top Cow Productions

Comic Preview: Sunstone Hardcover

March 27, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

Two women deal with modern themes of sex, relationships, and fetishism in this erotic romantic comedy. So beware all who enter, because, to quote a few hundred thousand readers on DeviantArt: “I’m not into BDSM…but this story…I get it.” Collects SUNSTONE, VOL. 1 – 3 TP

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: BDSM, Bondage, Hardcover, Mercy, Nebeziel, paperback, Sejic, Shiniez, Stjepan Sejic, Sunstone, Top Cow, Top Cow Productions, Trade

The Assignment Vol. #1

March 22, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

From the Hard Case Crime imprint, this collects the 3 issues of Walter Hill’s The Assignment. With the upcoming movie starring Sigourney Weaver and Michelle Rodriguez, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this trade paperback.

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Filed Under: Books, Comics, Featured, Movies, Reviews, Series Tagged With: crime, Frank Kitchen, Hard Case Crime, hitman, noir, Titan Comics, TPB, transgender, Walter Hill

Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – Twelfth Doctor #2.15

March 21, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

This is it – the final issue of the Twelfth Doctor Year Two. This might be travelers Sonny and Val last trip landing on the planet Mindmorphs. Can they help the Doctor? Look for issue #15 on the comic book racks this week.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: BBC, Doctor Who, sci-fi, Tardis, Titan Comics, Twelfth Doctor

Comic Book Preview: Anno Dracula 1895 – Seven Days in Mayhem #1

March 21, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Over the years reviewing various books and comics, one of my favorite fictional characters is Anno Dracula created by author Kim Newman. Now for the first time, Mr. Newman steps into the comic book world with Anno Dracula 1895 – Seven Days in Mayhem #1 with artist Paul McCaffrey. I’m really excited about this vampire series. If it’s anything like the many Anno Dracula novels, this should be a fun ride.

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Filed Under: Comics, Featured, Previews, Series Tagged With: dracula, horror, Kim Newman, Titan Comics, vampire, vampires

Comic Preview: Invisible Hands # 1

March 20, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

Imagine: you’re working late at the hospital discussing recipes with a co-worker. You come into the possession of an x-ray that should be impossible, and the man whose head it supposedly depicts suddenly corners you, demanding your help. Around the same time, another patient’s head explodes.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: American, American Gothic Press, bizarre, gothic, horror, Invisible Hands, Laszlo Tamasfi, Michael Malatini, Press, Riley Schmitz, Throwback

Comic Preview: Samaritan # 1

March 20, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

How do you bankrupt one of the richest, most technologically advanced and successful companies in the world?

You steal all their research and give it away to everyone.

Samantha Copeland aka Samaritan—a woman with a vendetta—decides she’s going to take down the largest military contractor in the world and has the means and a plan that just might work.

Fans of Tom Clancy, political intrigue, and Jason Bourne are not going to want to miss this new series (co-created by Matt Hawkins and Rahsan Ekedal) written by Matt Hawkins (THINK TANK) and art by Atilio Rojo (IXTH GENERATION)!

Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – Tenth Doctor #3.3

March 14, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Looking for more adventures with your favorite Tenth Doctor? The Year 3 issue #3 drops this week on the comic shelves.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: BBC, Doctor Who, Nick Abadzis, Tardis, Tenth Doctor, Titan Comics

Comic Preview: Blood Stain Vol. 2

March 13, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

A light-heated and funny story. Linda Sejic is quickly becoming on of my favorite writer/artist creator. If you’d like to see more of Blood Stain or Linda’s art, you can check out her Deviant Art here. Also be sure to check out her husband, Stjepan Sejic, as well.

Story / Art / Cover: Linda Sejic

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Blood Stain, Elly, Image, image comics, Linda Sejic, Sejic, Top Cow, Top Cow Productions, Vlad

Comic Preview: Eclipse # 5

March 12, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

Story: Zack Kaplan
Art / Cover: Giovanni Timpano
Colorist: Flavio Dispenza
Letter Art: Troy Peteri
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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Day, Eclipse, Flavio Dispenza, Giovanni Timpano, Image, sun, sunlight, Top Cow, Troy Peteri, Zack Kaplan

Comic Book Preview: Sky Doll – Sudra #1

March 8, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

I’m excited about this new series Sky Doll by writer Barbara Canepa and artist Alessandro Barbucci dropping today. If you like science fiction that explores A.I., love and religion, definitely take a look at Sky Doll. Fans of Moebius will surely like the art-style.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: A.I., Alessandro Barbucci, Barbara Canepa, Science Fiction, Sudra, Titan Comics

Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Uprising #2

March 7, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

There is rift between the Black Cross and Templar Order over the Project Phoenix.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Black Cross, Phoenix Project, Templar Order, Ubisoft, Uprising

Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Awakening #5

March 7, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

The “Awakening” series takes place during the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag timeline.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Assassin's Creed, Black Flag, manga, Oiwa Kenji, Titan Comics, Yano Takashi

Comic Book Preview: Norman – First Slash #4

March 7, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Grace comes back to haunt Norman. That crazy kid Norman discovers a bunch of clone Grace’s created by Herbert.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: dark humor, horror, Norman, Stan Silas, Titan Comics

Comic Book Preview: Sherlock – The Blind Banker #3

March 7, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Sherlock goes manga-style with The Blind Banker #3.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: manga, Sherlock, The Blind Banker, Titan Comics

Think Tank, Vol. 5 # 1

February 28, 2017 by Ramon Angel Leave a Comment

Story: Matt Hawkins
Art / Covers: Rahsan Ekedal

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: animals, Image, image comics, Matt Hawkins, NATO, Rahsan Ekedal, Think Tank, Top Cow, Top Cow Productions

Comic Book Preview: The Assignment #3

February 28, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

This is it – the final issue of The Assignment. Hitman Frank Kitchen is still finding his way with his “new” identity. Look for a full review soon on Retrenders as I read the full trade paperback edition.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Hard Case Crime, Jef., Matz, Titan Comics, Walter Hill

Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Doctor #3.3

February 28, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

I must admit I got into the Doctor Who bandwagon a little late. I really started watching when actor Matt Smith became the Eleventh Doctor with Karen Gillan playing Amy Pond. The Eleventh Doctor with new traveling companion rides into a new adventure with Part 1: “The Tragical History Tour.”

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: BBC, Doctor Who, Eleventh Doctor, Matt Smith, Titan Comics

Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Awakening #4

February 20, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

This manga mini-series takes place during Assassin’s Creed Blag Flag timeline. The Black Cross is on the hunt, while Charlotte might change sides! Find out more with Awakening #4.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Assassin's Creed, Awakening, manga, Oiwa Kenji, Titan Comics, Ubisoft, Yano Takashi

Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who The Ninth Doctor #10

February 20, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Still on their Brazilian tour, the Ninth Doctor, Rose and Jack must stop aquatic aliens looking to destroy the planet Earth.

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Filed Under: Comics, Previews Tagged With: Brazil, Doctor Who, Ninth Doctor, Tardis, Titan Comics

Comic Book Preview: Doctor Who – The Tenth Doctor #3.2

February 15, 2017 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

This Doctor travels with 2 companions! Travel with Gabby Gonzales and Cindy Wu as they help the Tenth Doctor in the first issue of a two-part story “Breakfast at Tyrannies.”