Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.
These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.
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Concert of Champions #1 (Marvel) – Concert of Champions acts as a kind of coda to Jason Loo and Rafael Loureiro‘s Dazzler miniseries (Ruairi Coleman helps out on art too, but his style or lack of style blends in well with Loureiro’s work.) and suffers from some of that series’ limitations. The antagonists are one dimensional metalheads, and sadly, the guest stars like Luna Snow and Ghost Spider barely move the needle. Loo definitely has the kernel of a compelling story about aging pop stars and body image, but it gets lost under the barrage of superpowers and dimensional portals. I’m not expecting realism from a Marvel comic, but Concert of Champions works in broad strokes about music fandom and the festival experience putting not super well-done fight scenes over anything interesting. It’s neither a good music or mutant/superhero comic. Overall: 5.8 Verdict: Pass
Resurrection Man Quantum Karma #1 (DC/Black Label) – Ram V, Anand RK, and Mike Spicer give Resurrection Man the Ol’ Alan Moore/Stephen Bissette/John Totleben treatment in Quantum Karma #1. Beginning with a dusty comic book, they find new humanity beneath the high concept nature of their protagonist digging into his future, past, and beyond. There’s a wonderful fluidity to RK’s art representing the ever-changing nature of Resurrection Man’s abilities. The present day/dying of old age hits harder than the WWII flashbacks, but show the creators’ ambition to create the single greatest Mitch Shelley comic. Overall: 8.7 Verdict: Buy
Godzilla Heist #2 (IDW) – Featuring a pop art color palette from Heather Breckel, epic scale art from Kelsey Ramsay, and an anxiety-ridden script from Van Jensen, Godzilla Heist #2 is an all action second act. The issue follows Pi and the crew he’s thrown is lot into trying to get to Whitehall while evading Godzilla and the UK military. It’s the ultimate video game stealth mission, and there are tons of close calls. What could be table setting for the reveals and higher stakes of Godzilla Heist #3 ends up being a lovely genre mashup in miniature. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy
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