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Dark Ride #1 (Morazzo Variant Cover B) by Joshua Williamson

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is an absolute love letter to both the horror genre and also theme parks, with tons of fun easter eggs thrown in. You can really feel how passionate the creators are, and both the writing and art is a complete thrill. I will definitely be continuing this series - one of my favorite reads of the year!
Lovesick #1 (Vecchio Variant C) by Luana Vecchio

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challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This is an erotic horror comic surrounding incels and the dark web, specifically the sexual/gore realms of the internet. The art is great, but I'm not sure what the intention of the story/characters is, as there isn't really a clear theme presented. It seems to rely too much on its' quality art and shock value.
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

I don't understand the fascination with creating darker, edgier renditions of classic properties, but wanted to give this a try anyways, as I do love the old tv show, and I also love horror in general. Unfortunately, I really didn't enjoy this at all, as the characters were really all too removed from their previous iterations, and I found them all completely unlikable.
Roots by Tara O'Connor

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lighthearted fast-paced

1.0

What was originally intended to be a deep-dive memoir into finding her cultural roots and restarting life after a failed marriage, the author instead babbles about a romance she began impulsively by hooking up with a Twitter friend (whom she met online, during her marriage). Aside from benefitting from a somewhat misleading Kickstarter campaign to obtain the funds to produce and publish this book, I do also call into question her interest in using the title "Roots", given there is a SIGNIFICANTLY more important historical and racial study of the same name.
The Wehrwolf by Alma Katsu

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

Full of shallow historical inaccuracies, a comically predictable villain, an incredibly unlikable main character, and a complete lack of any sort of dread or spooky unease made this an incredibly boring read. I really thought the concept was intriguing, and this is a pretty well known author for the genre, but I found it very lacking. Also found the allegory as explained in the afterword to be the exact opposite of compelling.
Lost On Planet Earth by Joe Corallo, Magdalene Visaggio, Zakk Saam, Claudia Aguirre

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

The story jumped around and the pacing was a mess. I also didn't like the characters, although the diversity was nice. This feels like a first draft - potential, but needed more polish.
Murderworld: Spider-Man #1 by Jim Zub

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.5

I didn't realize this was part of an over-arching event, and I didn't like the characters at all - the Spidey characters only appear very briefly, in a very different context. I do give credit to the art though, being solid throughout the issue, and the cover being obviously great, being the reason I picked this up on a whim.
Giant-Size Gwen Stacy #1 by Christos N. Gage

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

This is an absolutely brilliant teenage detective story, with consistently gorgeous art. I would especially recommend this to anyone who enjoys Marvel Comics, more on the side of their grounded, character-driven narratives, but it is essential reading for Gwen Stacy/Spider-Man fans in particular.
Cretaceous by Tadd Galusha

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adventurous dark emotional informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is essential reading for anyone who reads comics and loves dinosaurs. The illustrations are absolutely top-notch, and the dinos are drawn with lots of expression, without being too stylized/cartoonish. There is no dialogue, and feels somewhat akin to a wildlife documentary. I loved the ARC so much, I bought a copy of the full-color release as well! Keep in mind, though, it is quite frank about the brutality of survival in the animal kingdom, so there is quite a bit of blood and gore.
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Quarter Killer by Vita Ayala

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adventurous inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

The story and characters feel like they have some serious potential, but the art feels really unfinished, and the pacing/page layout could use some work.