[REVIEW] AT LEAST YOU TRIED, ‘M.O.M.: MOTHER OF MADNESS #1’
While there were brief glimpses of meaningful storytelling, ‘M.O.M.: Mother of Madness’ leaves the madness behind in favor of blandness.
[REVIEW] ‘SYPHON #1’ TAKES ALTRUISM TO ANOTHER LEVEL
When we’re constantly overwhelmed with depressing news, things can feel a bit hopeless. Attempts to help feel small, fruitless, and insignificant. Or even worse, there’s simply nothing we can do. But what if we could absorb someone’s misery at the cost of carrying their burden ourselves?
[REVIEW] THE EXTRAORDINARY DEBUT OF ‘ORDINARY GODS’
Ordinary Gods #1 is an excellent issue that blends The Wicked + The Divine and The Bourne Identity and is sure to be an instant fan-favorite.
[LIST] JUNE STAFF PICKS
Want to know what some of the Geek’d Out staff are digging this month? Check out our June staff picks for some solid recommendations.
[REVIEW] ‘VINYL #1’ SKIPS AND SCRATCHES ITS WAY BUT FAILS TO FIND A GROOVE
Vinyl skips and fuzzes like a thrifted record, ultimately defeating the purpose of this serial killer dark comedy.
[REVIEW] ‘COMPASS #1’ FINDS TRUE NORTH IN A HISTORY-INSPIRED ADVENTURE
Compass #1 is a fast-paced introduction to a globe-trotting, Islamic-inspired adventure story that is sure to thrill fans of Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, and Uncharted with its novel approach to a narrative involving a hero in search of an ancient artifact.
[REVIEW] THE SIX SIDEKICKS OF TRIGGER KEATON #1
The Six Sidekicks follows the former sidekicks of popular action television star Trigger Keaton as they attempt to solve his murder. The only problem is that Trigger is a bonafide piece of shit, and no one really cares. In fact, just about everyone is happy Trigger bit the dust and are satisfied to leave it at that. What follows is a hilariously crafted first issue from writer Kyle Starks and artist Chris Schweizer.
[REVIEW] I MADE THE CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE FROM ‘HAHA #5’
Haha #5 is one part killer art and one part insightful storytelling, with a great recipe sprinkled on top. Delicious.
[REVIEW] ‘THE GOOD ASIAN #1’ IS A REFRESHING TAKE ON NOIR
Set in 1936 Chinatown, The Good Asian follows Edison Hark, mainland America’s first Chinese American detective. He is tasked with finding Ivy Chen, a maid and secret lover of his surrogate father, millionaire Mason Carroway. But what starts as a simple missing persons case quickly escalates into something more dire.