by Jacob H Baxter


In the world of comics we find outrageous and fantastical people with amazing powers. The stories behind them are inventive and interesting. But, sometimes they take the wow factor and crank it to 11. At that point in time, things just get a little too crazy. That's when it goes beyond interesting and into ridiculous. I can see where some of these might have started off as a good idea, but then fell flat somewhere. While others, I feel, might have been some artist or writer's idea of “What the hell, let's see what kind of reaction the brass will give me from this one”. Some of these are far more out there than others. So, in no particular order, here we go...

by Aaron Nash

This week I’ll be looking at the first issues of three new series that have come out in the last few weeks.

Wolverines #1:

Following hot on the heels of The Death of Wolverine and Legacy, Wolverines sets to continue the effects that Wolverine’s death has had on certain characters in the Marvel universe, while integrating the new characters introduced into a regular weekly comic format.

I wasn’t that big a fan of The Death of Wolverine story or Legacy, but I was intrigued by this as I have always like X-23 and have recently grown to really like Daken and Mystique. I wondered what the interaction between them all would be like in the wake of recent events, and am pleased to say that on the whole it kind of works.

by Sam Hurcom

We tried getting Trevor Mcdonald into a spandex Riddler costume to record a video of the Comic book news but unfortunately he declined… something about journalistic integrity and only doing it if Huw Edwards dressed up as Dr Doom. Bizarre! Instead, we’ve brought you a quick fire summary of all the latest machinations and new releases set for the coming weeks.

By Gemma Williams

Book two of the Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon series is headed by Ami, or Sailor Mercury, giving the book a blue colour theme on top of the basic white used for all of the books. Her chibi self is on the back cover and the reader is treated to five new acts in this volume: seven to eleven.

In this book, we are introduced to a few new characters while learning more about the existing members we’ve already become acquainted with. The Sailor Scouts uncover secrets about Tuxedo Mask, they are reunited with a team member and discover memories about their past and the Moon Kingdom.

by Cookie N Screen

Forbidden Planet is as illuminating on Shaftsbury Avenue as the theatre shows in London. While tourists may be enticed by the sparkly lights of Les Miserables, the pull of the store will drag all geeks far and wide to spend their hard working cash gloriously. This haven, filled with more merchandise than you can dream of and comic books shelves high, is a place of true beauty. It’s where fan can meet fan or be introduced to an entirely new series of any medium. Forbidden Planet gives the nerdy population what it wants, which is exactly what it did last Thursday when popular animator and cartoonist Philippa Rice dropped by. 

By Jacob H Baxter

Lately I have been noticing more and more that purism seems to be going away in almost all areas of entertainment, especially film and comics. What was old is thrown out in favour of something new. The things that we knew go away and are replaced by things that look similar and we somewhat recognize, but they just aren't the same.

Before I go any further, I'd like to throw out a disclaimer. I am in no way trying to hamper the furthering of diversity within comics. I, in fact, support it. But, my problem here is purism instead of changes.

By Gemma Williams

The Sailor Moon manga was originally penned between 1991 and 1997, in 18 books and 52 individual chapters. The anime really helped to bring more attention to the books, written by Naoko Takeuchi. The show is a love of mine as I grew up watching it, and I finally thought it time to buy the books. The comics were re-released by Kodansha Comics in 2011, and are both more affordable and more visually appealing. They have also combined the 18 books so that they now fit into 12, with a couple of companion novels on the side.