Author: Danilo Téo

Sharkey The Bounty Hunter #1 Image Comics Writer: Mark Millar Artist: Simone Bianchi This week we got the release of yet another of Mark Millar’s projects associated with Netflix, this one planned to become a live-action movie to be released on the streaming platform. Sharkey The Bounty Hunter introduce us to a world of crazy science fiction with some familiar concepts, for instance, intergalactic bounty hunting and weird alien bars. We are also presented, however, a few weird new concepts, for example, an alien identifying as a machine and being mid-transition to her true self. This issue serves as…

The Magic Order #6 Image Comics Writer: Mark Millar Artists: Olivier Coipel On this conclusion to another of Mark Millar’s project on Netflix, we finally understand what caused all the betrayal and violence that led up to this point, although much of it just felt like it was pretty obvious to begin with. The issue continues where issue #5 left off as Gabriel reveals his reasons for betraying his family and aiding Albany on her plans. As the reader goes through this review they might have some theories of their own, had they not read the issue yet. Sadly the…

Criminal (2019-) #2 Image Comics Writer: Ed Brubaker Artists: Sean Phillips & Jacob Phillips Since Criminal is the first work I’ve ever read of the Brubaker-Phillips team-up, I feel obligated to state I regret not picking up any of their other books before. This is still the perfect pairing for a noir tale as the current releases continue to show. On the second issue of the new Criminal series iteration, we pick up in a very different setting from the first issue’s ending. Nine years after those events (issue #1 took place in 1988), the reader is presented a man,…

Man Without Fear (2019) #5 Marvel Comics Writer: Jed MacKay Artist: Danilo Beyruth It’s finally here. The conclusion to MacKay’s interlude and starting point to Zdarsky’s take on Daredevil. And it’s amazing! On this spectacular conclusion we see Matt finally figuring out how he will overcome his current situation and remain Daredevil even though he is no longer the Man Without Fear leaning on the only lesson his father could ever teach him: use pain to move forward. I liked it a lot that not only Murdock’s resolution didn’t come from other people, which we saw trying to console him…

Man Without Fear #4 Marvel Comics Writer: Jed MacKay Artists: Paolo Villanelli & Andres Mossa One issue away from the conclusion of this interlude, Matt Murdock gets yet another visit at his hospital bed. As we already saw what many of his friends had to say about his current state of mind, now the readers get to know the input from one of Daredevil’s greatest foes: The Kingpin. In this chapter we learn Wilson Fisk and Matt Murdock’s take on their first encounter. We’re also shown just how afraid Matt is in this, clearly scary, situation. His nemesis standing over…

Exorsisters #4 Image Comics Writer: Ian Boothby Artist: Gisèle Lagacé Exorsisters’ storyline focus on the jobs of two twin sisters that work as professional exorcists for anyone that is able to hire them. As a magic and mysticism fan myself, I got very excited when I read the synopsis to this series. Tragically my enthusiasm was practically gone by the end of this last issue. In the fourth chapter of the sisters’ story, we follow them as investigate the angel rain which concluded issue #3. Mid-investigation they encounter a man claiming another man, dressed as the devil, is trying to…

Man Without Fear #3 Marvel Comics Writer: Jed MacKay Artist: Iban Coello On another issue of MacKay’s interlude before the new Daredevil series, the story continues to follow Matt’s discussions with his friends about whether he should or shouldn’t give up the Daredevil mantle. We get to see more of Daredevil’s friends as they help him with his Physiotherapy for his legs so he may walk again. This time the rest of The Defenders (Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist) take turns on helping Matt. Again, each one offering their own take on Murdock’s current situation and dilemma. Sure it…

The Wicked + The Divine #41 Image Comics Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Jamie McKelvie & Matthew Wilson The Wicked + The Divine (TW + TD) follows the 21st-century iteration of a mystical happening which consists of reincarnating elder gods every ninety years to fight what’s called The Great Darkness. Twelve random gods are reborn into the bodies of regular people and are supposed to perform as pop stars for the public, in order to inspire them for two years, after which the gods will perish. I’ve been reading The Wicked + The Divine ever since the beginning. Right off the bat,…

Man Without Fear #2 Marvel Comics Writer: Jed MacKay Artist: Stefano Landini I was drawn to the Daredevil mythos because of the TV show. Went for the closest comic shop, got myself a compilation of Frank Miller’s story arcs and carried on my research from there, trying to read all the important arcs and classic ones. The character’s determination and commitment to his city and his mission. This is why I opted for writing this review. Because, even though this isn’t a very good Daredevil story so far, it appears to compose a good Matt Murdock one. On the second…

Prodigy #2 Image Comics Writer: Mark Millar Artist: Rafael Albuquerque Colorist: Marcelo Maiolo Prodigy is Mark Millar’s take on his own Sherlock Holmes, do-whatever-he-wants-type character and flows like an easy read although supporting itself on the wrong features. The story follows, Edison Crane, the titular prodigy of the book, as he performs various amazing features while dealing with the most interesting case of his last years. The second issue picks up pretty much where the first left off, while CIA Agent Rachel Straks presents Edison (and the reader) with how she learned about the case’s details in a flashback scene.…