Doktor’s Indie Prescriptions
Indie Pick of the Week – Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles No. 50
What I dug: The overall story was highly satisfying. This is the best TMNT comic series IMO. Bebop and Rocksteady aren’t jokes anymore and are legitimate threats. Santolouco’s design for Metalhead and Mondo Gecko were memorable. The end of The duel between Saki and Yoshi was satisfying. The new status quo between the shellbacks and the Foot is unexpected.
What I don’t fancy: Waiting a month to reach this point.
Buy or Nah: BUY IT NOW!!!
8house No. 4
What I dug: The cast and the world they inhabit are interesting. The ghostly weapon reminds me of Final Fantasy: The Spirit Within.
What I don’t fancy: Nothing stands out.
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Axcend No. 1
What I dug: The concept reminds me of the late 90’s attempt to revive Ninjak as a kid who became the video game character, Ninjak. The game design reminds me of my 80’s baby gamer experience.
What I don’t fancy: Nothing stood out.
Buy or Nah: Buy it!
Codename Baboushka No. 1
What I dug: The concept reminds me of a mix of the early Bond films and Charlie’s Angels.
What I don’t fancy: Nada
Buy or Nah: Buy!
Copperhead No. 10
What I dug: The cast and the space western setting were major draws.
What I don’t fancy: Nada
Buy or Nah: Buy
Dark Corridor No. 3
What I dug: The cast, art, and action sequences were major draws.
What I don’t fancy: Nothing stands out.
Buy or Nah: Pick it up NOW!
Humans No. 8
What I dug: It had the vibe of those 60’s biker and 70’s gang films.
What I don’t fancy: The violence and language were a bit too much.
Buy or Nah: If you’re into non-cape books, check it out.
Minimum Wage No. 6
What I dug: The art reminded me of those 90’s MTV animations.
What I don’t fancy: Found it abit boring.
Buy or Nah: Nah
Nailbiter No. 16
What I dug: The writer, Joshua Williams, has a knack for creating engaging and compelling characters.
What I don’t fancy: No, real complaint
Buy or Nah: Buy
Plutona No. 2
What I dug: The world is like an 80’s coming of age film set in the superhero world. The art compliments the story.
What I don’t fancy: No, real complaint
Buy or Nah: Buy
Saints No. 1
What I dug: The twist was refreshing and unexpected.
What I don’t fancy: No, real complaint
Buy or Nah: Buy
Southern Bastards No. 11
What I dug: The cast is compelling, especially Boone and his belief system. Labour’s art is fitting and a major draw.
What I don’t fancy: No, real complaint
Buy or Nah: Buy
Starve No. 5
What I dug: The art is the main draw.
What I don’t fancy: Found it boring, the art isn’t enough to warrant following the series IMO.
Buy or Nah: Buy
Surface No. 4
What I dug: Ales Kot’s writing is thought provoking. It stimulates me and reignited my writing itch.
What I don’t fancy: No, real complaint
Buy or Nah: Buy
This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network. They can be found at their website www.popculturenetwork.com
