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Fellow Crusader, Antonio Mabs bring us the ultimate recap of the 2024 Puerto Rico Comic Con! Tune in and check out the goodies and discover amazing talent! Follow Antonio on X/Instagram at: @AntonioMabs / YT on @MabsMakes  Read his full review…

Subverting the idea of what a superhero story should be Deadweights #2 brings us a look at what it really takes to create good guys, and honestly, it doesn’t look so pretty. This issue of Deadweights is all about morality and what it takes to go from not-so-super to superhero. Right off the bat the two main characters are abducted and taken to a training facility of superheroes where they are…

In a faraway world, the story continues in this newest issue of The Amory Wars. Right off the bat if you haven’t been keeping up with the story so far, I must say that this is not the point to start reading. In this issue, someone killed the Crowing, however as a first-time reader I have no idea of who or what the Crowing is and thus I must review this story as a rather boring installment in…

The turtles are back in the newest series by IDW. TMNT: Black, White, and Green is an anthology book featuring four stories of the Sewer Brothers done exclusively using a black, white, and green color palette. Four stories by four teams of creators come together to form this fantastic book and give a nice dose of creativity and innovation to our favorite crime-fighting, pizza-eating…

Modern readers get a wonderful treat straight from the archives of Marvel comics with this wonderful remaster publishing of the original adaptation of Jim Henson’s 1986 movie, Labyrinth. In this, the second issue of Labyrinth, Saran continues looking for her little brother Toby who was stolen by the Goblin King. This beautifully remastered reprint of Marvel’s Labyrinth brings us the same…

Set in the crazy polycosm of the Rick and Morty universe, OniPress brings us a match-up that we never thought was possible. Rick and Morty meet Kingdom Hearts in the new series of comics; Rick and Morty: Kingdom Balls. With very funny writing, amazing character designs, and beautiful environments to go along with a story that makes use of tried and true storytelling motifs. This is a series to…

Since its humble beginnings in 2002, going by the name of Caribbean Sci-fi Odyssey and being held at the Santurce Y.M.C.A. The Puerto Rico Comic Convention has been growing every year since. This year in 2024 we were gratefully invited to cover the convention as press and our local P.R. Crusader Antonio “Mabs” Rodriguez spent 3 days at the largest fan convention in the Caribbean. Held in the…

Old terrible monsters, wolfmen and shark people, mermaids, and talking cats. Monstress is a story unlike any other, with beautiful prosaic writing and an art style that seems to take its cues from H.R. Giger and Studio Ghibli films. In this issue of Monstress the half-wolf arcanic Maika must convene with the Wave Court if she is to be reunited with Zinn the primordial Monstrum of tremendous power…

Enid, Wilson, and Birdie are friends and they play a game called “Nightmare Cemetery”, a less vr version of Ready Player One. Instead of using a vr headset, it seems like the kids are entering through their dreams into this game world. However, Birdie’s brother is now in a coma but his character is still roaming around the world of the game, and the trio of friends must find him if they hope to…

Magus Alizam must protect the lone surviving egg of a Cockatrice he slayed. A funny little wizard named Wazir visits the grieving protector and together the magi exchange a nice meal under the cold desert night and some very important words of wisdom. Created by a team of 5 very talented artists, Forgotten Runes is a story of wonder, magic, and action. This issue is all about how Magus Alizam…

From the world of Spawn, this duo of detectives has been solving mysteries and kicking ass since day 1. Sam and Twitch relaunched with a whole new series, written by Todd McFarlane himself and co-written by Jon Goff; this new series is here to break some bones. Sam’s informant is out playing Mario Kart, and Detective Sam Burke is not having it. After breaking the kid’s nose, Sam must face the…

She-Hulk, Hellcat, and Captain Marvel team up to roughhouse demons in the most unlikely of places, a bar in New York City. The three heroines fight their way through the hordes of hell until a surprise visitor appears and brings every ne’er-do-well back to where they belong. Between beautiful coloring, fantastic panel layouts, and a quick and action-packed storyline, Marvel Comics delivers a fun…

In what seems like a dance of blood, gore, and heavy metal-infused art; Bloodrik #3 delivers one last view of a savage’s struggle for survival. Created by one man, Bloodrik is no doubt a masterpiece, unlike any other comic I’ve ever seen. It seems to combine a lot of things that I like in comics such as; a wonderful use of panel layouts, great sound fxs, and beautifully rendered environments and…

A great evil has taken Devyan; once the moon reaches its brightest phase, all his magic will be taken from him. Amidst the chaos, blood, and torn limbs the princess must defeat a giant beaked demon to find her beloved again. Written by Crystal Wood and Jonathan Luna, this story of love, magic, and action will without a doubt captivate your senses. Illustrated, colored, and lettered by Jonathan…

Out in New York a band of uncanny young adults must use their powers to safe their friend and hope not to level the whole city while they are doing it. Beautifully drawn and colored Sirens of the City issue #6 brings closure to several plot points that have been troubling our young heroes. Layla, fueled by the waters of the river brings out her strongest form but is she strong enough to not only…

Short, sweet, and right to the point. Destiny Gate is a psychological thriller turned comic, that’ll hit you like a speeding train. This issue of the comic has us follow Mitchell Slate as he confronts his rage to survive a maniacal robot out to get him. Grungy artwork, simple lettering, and wonderful panel layouts join forces to deliver a story that not only entertains but teaches you about the…

After speaking from the manipulative hold of the Joker, Harley Quinn is ready to become her own woman. With the help and love of Poison Ivy, she is ready to take over the world, however, her friend Kevin called the cop on her and now she has to teach a mandated college course and hope that her students don’t die in the process. It is a story filled with quirky visual gags, great character…