Tag Archives: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

Review: Crashing #4 (of 5)

Reading this book, I am struck by two different aspects of life.  One, people make bad choices with the best of intentions and the second, people do the same thing over and expect different results.  In this dark tale of powers, relationships and addiction, these two elements circle Rose like vultures sensing a dying but… Read More: Review: Crashing #4 (of 5) »

Advance Review: Assassin’s Apprentice #1 (of 6)

For many comic book creators the idea is to get their book some traction, a fanbase and when they hit those dizzy heights, look to move their concept / book over into a wider audience be it a TV show (The Boys, The Umbrella Academy), an animation project (Irredeemable , TMNT) or a movie (too… Read More: Advance Review: Assassin’s Apprentice #1 (of 6) »

Review: Crashing #3

After spending time setting the table, writer Matthew Klein is getting ready to pull the tables from underneath,  This issue seemingly is all about Rose, and for large parts it is.  But even more impressive is, that among all the Rose action, lies a totally different cause and effect in play; I don’t mean the… Read More: Review: Crashing #3 »

Review: Crashing #2

The pressures of life are many; be they work, home, love, being a Dolphins fan or even writing reviews, everyone has a lot of stuff going on, vying for attention and focus.  How do we cope; this question is the building block upon which this series from IDW Publishing. Rose has a stressful life.  She… Read More: Review: Crashing #2 »

Review: The Blue Flame #1

Secret identities and what a hero stands for has been a staple of comic books since a certain hat wearing, big nosed, gun tooting vigilante carrying two guns, laugh echoed through the night.  Even more so, the idea of an alter ego far removed from the actions of the hero became as much as a… Read More: Review: The Blue Flame #1 »