What I’m Reading – ‘Batman: Damned’ by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo

In 2008, Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo released Joker – which went on to be a massive hit. Now, and as part of the newly created ‘DC Black Label’ (an imprint for more mature readers), they’ve released Batman: Damned. This is a pseudo-sequel to Joker and continues the tone and world-building the pair had established – through Bermejo’s luscious art and Azzarello’s (potentially Marmite) edgy writing. I adored every page.

It Chapter Two (2019) Review

The Losers Club makes a return in the sequel to 2017’s surprise hit. Their a little older and a little sadder which makes for a bleak ride at times – but one that’s so very worth it. This is how you adapt Stephen King.

The Boys – Comic and TV Show Comparison

After finding success with ‘Preacher’, executive producers Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg turn their talents to the second most popular Garth Ennis series – The Boys. Now the comic is notorious for depicting more or less any heinous act you can think of, so this was always going to be a tricky adaptation.

Luckily, the comic also had some great ideas – with some really great characters, comedy, and moments of satire. And those things shine through in this super adaptation. With just enough of the trademark Ennis edginess left in.

The Hitokage Detective Agency (A Charmander Story)

Originally posted on A Breeder's Guide to Pokémon:
Story by Jack Bumby It was our first job – literally the very first, we’d barely even set up shop. Image credit: Thyfany Ron The water splashed up at my torso. “That’s just swell.” “Char! Char!” Charmander scolded, from his position on my shoulder. “It…

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019) Review

The first spinoff from the smash-hit franchise sees Dwayne Johnson’s Luke Hobbs reluctantly teaming with Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw to save the world. It’s big, it’s stupid, it’s amazing.

What I’m Reading – ‘Neuromancer’ by William Gibson

After becoming a little obsessed with ‘The Matrix’ recently, and with the upcoming release of ‘Cyberpunk 2077’, I decided to see where the cyberpunk genre began.

‘Neuromancer’ by William Gibson is a fast, messy, and excellent science fiction story.

The Matrix: A 20th Anniversary Retrospective – Enter The Matrix

As the final part of my dive into the world of ‘The Matrix’, I take a look at this disappointing tie-in game.

Taking place right after ‘The Final Flight of the Osiris’ and before ‘The Matrix Reloaded’, this game promised to bridge the gaps. And what you get lore-wise is really great. It’s just a shame that you have to play this deeply flawed game to experience it.

‘Blade Runner 2019’ #1 – Review

The world of ‘Blade Runner’ returns in comic-form, in an original story penned by ‘Blade Runner 2049’ writer Michael Green.

This 12-issue series promises a story of twists and turns all set within the sprawling neon metropolis of 2019 Los Angeles from the original film.

The Matrix: A 20th Anniversary Retrospective – The Matrix Comics

Being fans of comic books and graphic novels, it makes sense that another part of The Wachowski’s vision for their shared universe would be these two collected volumes – originally published on the official Matrix site.

Each story is by a different established artist or writer. So, like ‘The Animatrix’, the quality is all over the place. But they present enough interesting ideas to make them both well worth a read.

The Matrix: A 20th Anniversary Retrospective – The Animatrix

The journey down the rabbit hole continues as we take a look at ‘The Animatrix’.

Released between the first and second films, this anime anthology film offers a series of alternative takes on ‘The Matrix’ universe – some being vital to the wider understanding of the universe, others less so.