Category: Diamond in the Rough

For comics there are often times when things just don’t go right. However during those times, there is at least one diamond in the rough. Crossover events are the most common roughs to find a diamond. But there are also issues in a run that stand out so well is comparison to the rest of the series.

Bulletproof – Astonishing Life of a Forgotten Hero

Bulletproof from the Invincible series is a character I can never forget. The more I reread, the more I discover what makes him so compelling. From […]

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Savage Dragon: Look at Secure Quality

Savage Dragon is one of the founding Image Comics series and one of the most unique. If I could compare it to anything, it’s the […]

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Gatchaman: Galactor – Survival of the Fittest

Gatchaman: Galactor… trying really hard to be professional here. This spin-off of the main title spoils a bit of issue 2, yet I can’t deny […]

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Fate: The Winx Saga – Dark Destiny Delivered

Fate: The Winx Saga gets its sequel on Mad Cave Studios’ Maverick Imprint. Who? What? Don’t worry, it’s actually a decent followup. Fate: The Winx […]

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Gatchaman: Ken Deathmatch – Action-Packed Intro

Gatchaman: Ken Deathmatch is a thrilling, action-packed introduction to Ken the Eagle, also known as Gatchaman. This 32-page comic showcases Ken as a spy, fighter, […]

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The Red Star: Write or Fight Like a Soldier

When you think The Red Star chances are you’re thinking about communism or a certain video game. But did you know that this game is […]

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A Last Goodbye: An Obsession To The Finish

Post-apocalypses and I do not have the best track record. Or maybe that’s just recent times with Finale and The Walking Dead. So imagine the pressure […]

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Of Her Own Design: Compare The Struggles

Of Her Own Design from Mad Cave’s Maverick imprint is a relatable coming-of-age tale about trying to express struggles. When everything around you just feels […]

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Galaxy of Madness: Immersion’s Edge

Galaxy of Madness looks like Mad Cave’s trippy journey into the abyss. So how do you get readers to follow this without losing them? By […]

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Anticucho: A Cyberpunk Appetizer Delivered

Anticucho is an anthology of Peruvian cyberpunk stories from our old friend Gustaffo Vargas including the prequel to Altiplano. Since Vargas’ request to spotlight the […]

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