CLASSICS REVIEW: (Graphic Novels)
Mark Richards returns to one of his favourites Graphic Novels…Midnight Nation by J. Michael Straczynski. Running over 12-issues from 2000-2002, this 2003 collection centres on Lieutenant David Gray, a forlorn and disillusioned detective working for the LAPD.... (click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Tank Girl Three (Remastered)

A chain smoking, swearing, violent, tank driving, mutated kangaroo shagging, partially dressed girl who's an outlaw in post apocalyptic Australia. That's the premise for Tank Girl and with that set up comes the marmite effect, you will either love it or hate it because just like the film released in 1995 Tank Girl is very hit and miss.......(click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Star Wars - Force Unleashed

The book tells the story of some of the events between the end of Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith and the start of the original trilogy in Episode IV. Darth Vader is training an apprentice of his own, behind the Emperor's back. (click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
American Flagg Vol 2

Bojemoi! Reuben Flagg is back! Expanding the saga that began with Volume 1, Volume 2 of Howard Chaykin’s classic sci-fi comic book American Flagg! marks the return of its titular hero for another anarchic adventure. Collecting issues 8-14 of the original 1983 series, this story sees Plexus Ranger Flagg continue in his crusade against his off-world government’s apathetic corruption. (click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Rollicking in the Wild West - Jonah Hex: Bullets Don’t Lie, collects issues 31-39 

Gun slinging, tough talking, loose living sons of bitches. That is the cast of characters that would shoot you and trade you for gold from them there mountains, as soon as they would greet you. Jonah Hex: Bullets Don’t Lie, collects issues 31-39 of the DC monthly series......(click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
American Flagg Vol. 1

In the works for four years, and out of print for many many more, Howard Chaykin’s American Flagg is now available as a trade paperback. Volumes 1 and 2 collect the first 12 issues, lovingly re-packaged and re-mastered for a new comics reading generation who are starting to care about 80s comics again...... (click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Jack of Fables – Turning Pages (Vertigo) “1883” 

Spinoffs are dangerous territory. The risk of creative failure is huge; their creators have to walk a thin line between keeping the existing fanbase happy by staying true to the source material (without descending to fanservice) and allowing the new text room to find its own feet and identity.... (click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Spiderman: The Other: Evolve or Die

We’ve all read or seen enough Spidey action to know the formula. Aunt May, MJ, super villain, trouble (usually with a hostage), web slinging battles, Spidey struggling to win, a turnabout thanks to a bit of luck and Parker’s scientific ingenuity, Spidey ends up winning and the day is saved.....(click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
The Strange - Book One

Good friend of LF and all round comics expert Jamie Boardman gives us a heads up on the first of the ten books in the Labyrinth of Echo series by inspired writer Max Frei, read his verdict here (click for more)

NOVEL REVIEW:
Retribution Falls

Darian Frey is the dissolute captain of the Ketty Jay, spacefaring home to a motley band of losers, liars and worse. Thinking he's got the job of his life – an easy raid on an ill-prepared freighter – Frey finds himself in way over his head... and liable to lose it…(click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Batman: R.I.P. – Deluxe Edition

Insanely clever, wildly inventive and intentionally baffling; “Batman: R.I.P” is the eagerly-awaited graphic novel by Grant Morrison and Tony S. Daniel.  Collecting issues 676-681 of DC Comics’ Batman, this story depicts the machinations of the overwhelmingly rich and powerful “Black Glove” organisation as they attempt to mentally and physically destroy Bruce Wayne, his legendary alter-ego Batman, and everything he stands for.

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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Saga of the Swamp Thing, Book One

Swamp Thing is an often-maligned figure of the DC universe, until a fairly unknown writer was taken on board from issue 20 to rebirth the character, and that he did.  Alan Moore. Man of the moment.  He is seemingly the man of the moment for the best part of the last 20 years in the world of comics.

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GRAPHIC NOVELS REVIEW:
All Star Superman (Vols 1 & 2)

Is there a more famous or iconic comic-book hero than Superman? In print for over 70 years with literally thousands of stories told about him he is no longer so much a comic book character than he is a cultural icon. He’s up there with Mickey and that burger clown as one of those characters that transcend their medium. Surely there’s nothing left to be written about him?

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GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW:
Lost Girls

The Lost Girls by Alan Moore and Melinda Gebbie divides fans and critics alike. Gavin O'Reilly examined the controversial comic series to decide is this art? Or just shameless pornography? (click for more)

GRAPHIC NOVELS REVIEW:
Terminator Salvation: From the Ashes

They say you should never judge a book by its cover. We must admit that when we were asked to review a movie tie-in of Terminator: Salvation, we didn’t hold out much hope. Billed as “the story you must read before the movie hits theatres”, our first impression certainly smacked of a cynical cash-in on an already bloated franchise.

AUTHOR INTERVIEW:
David Moody

We chatted to horror genius David Moody about the brilliant new book Hater, its film adaptation courtesy of Pan's Labyrinth director Guillermo Del Toro. As well as all things zombie including the Autumn series of books, his life, how he got his work out there, apocalypse, bad TV, his film and book influences, sequels and much much more.

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