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‘Runaways’ #1 is captivating, heartbreaking, and 100% essential

‘Runaways’ #1 is captivating, heartbreaking, and 100% essential

by Jarrod | Sep 15, 2017 | HEY, KIDS! COMICS!, HEY, KIDS! REVIEWS

By Don Alsafi.  In 2003, Marvel launched a new book called Runaways to little fanfare, by a not-yet-known writer named Brian K. Vaughan. (He’d only just launched Y: The Last Man at Vertigo the year before.) It was initially cancelled after 18 issues due to low...
“The Oz Effect” underscores the vital cultural importance of Superman

“The Oz Effect” underscores the vital cultural importance of Superman

by Jarrod | Sep 14, 2017 | HEY, KIDS! COMICS!, HEY, KIDS! REVIEWS

By Jarrod Jones. It has been more than a year since DC Comics kicked off its highly successful Rebirth initiative — and with it, a gigantic mystery in the form of the villainous Mr. Oz. Action Comics #987 marks the begging of “The Oz Effect”, a five-part...
‘The Retreat’ meditates on loss and the regret that comes with it

‘The Retreat’ meditates on loss and the regret that comes with it

by Jarrod | Sep 12, 2017 | HEY, KIDS! COMICS!

Required Reading is DoomRocket’s love chest, where each week one of our contributors goes crazy over a book they just can’t seem to get enough of. This week, Jarrod recommends ‘The Retreat’, available now from Humanoids. By Jarrod Jones. If you’ve ever...
Image’s ‘Retcon’ subverts an all-too familiar gimmick by facing it head-on

Image’s ‘Retcon’ subverts an all-too familiar gimmick by facing it head-on

by Jarrod | Sep 11, 2017 | HEY, KIDS! COMICS!, HEY, KIDS! REVIEWS

Editor’s note: This is the first installment of Imagery, a new review series that explores the daring content that continues to come our way courtesy of Image Comics.   By Courtney Ryan. Mention “retroactive continuity,” or “retcon,” when discussing comics and you’re...
‘Made Men’ a tale of survival that makes its pieces fit

‘Made Men’ a tale of survival that makes its pieces fit

by Jarrod | Sep 11, 2017 | HEY, KIDS! COMICS!, HEY, KIDS! REVIEWS

By Brandy Dykhuizen. Our Week In Review sums up our weekly comic book coverage while taking time for a new review or two before it’s all over. Did we miss your favorite books this week? Well. This is where you need to be. Made Men #1 Oni Press/$3.99 Written by Paul...
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