Category Archives: Action/Adventure

Authority | Revolution | Volume 2

Posted on 12 March, 2006 by Khaled Abou Alfa

Without a doubt that is the single best Authority story I’ve had the pleasure of reading since Warren Ellis wrote his 12 issues of pop thrill package. What makes it all different however is that Brubaker cleverly decided to step … Continue reading →

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Authority | Revolution | Volume 1

Posted on 7 March, 2006 by Khaled Abou Alfa

In preparation for the release of Volume 2 of the Authority storyline this week, I’m going to reprint the original review I did on Broken Kode regarding the first volume. Expect the review for the second volume here later on … Continue reading →

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Street Fighter | Round One: Fight!

Posted on 5 February, 2006 by Khaled Abou Alfa

Okay this one is for all the children of the 90s. I’m talking about the guys and gals out there that remember Beverly Hill 90210, Vanilla Ice and the mighty battle between the Mega Drive and the SNES. Takes you … Continue reading →

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Serenity | Those Left Behind

Posted on 29 January, 2006 by Khaled Abou Alfa

Dark Horse has provided one of the most perfect packages of a licensed product in a very very long time. In fact I can’t remember when I thought a licensed story had so much going for it. You see this … Continue reading →

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Channel Zero

Posted on 8 January, 2006 by Khaled Abou Alfa

There’s something seriously cool about this book. Maybe it’s the Warren Ellis introduction that really sells the book exceptionally well. Maybe it’s the fantastic graphic design of the entire package. The truth however is probably a combination of all these … Continue reading →

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Danger Girl | The Ultimate Collection

Posted on 28 December, 2005 by Khaled Abou Alfa

Remember when comic books were fun? You know what I’m talking about. When you’d pick up a book and go through it, you’d laugh, you’d get sad, you’d drool over the artwork, the connect with the characters. You’d invest some … Continue reading →

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Planetary | All Over the World and Other Stories | Volume 1

Posted on 24 December, 2005 by Khaled Abou Alfa

Archeaologists of the Unknown So starts what is arguably Warren Ellis and John Cassaday’s greatest work to date, and that is a very sweeping statement because both gentlemen have produced a fair amount of quality work, however this series stands … Continue reading →

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Point Blank

Posted on 10 December, 2005 by Khaled Abou Alfa

Point Blank is a story set in the Wildstorm Universe. I’m a massive fan as I’ve been reading and following this Universe for nearly 10 years now. I’ve see some amazing art from the studio (Jim Lee, Whilice Portacio, Adam … Continue reading →

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The Losers | Ante Up

Posted on 4 December, 2005 by Khaled Abou Alfa

Before I get into the review of this book I just wanted to make an observation regarding the nature of graphic novels and the creators behind them. It’s such a small tight nit community that it’s completely normal for the … Continue reading →

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