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Marvel Meltdown: March ’10

The Twelve: Spearhead, X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back #2, and Hulk: Let the Battle Begin comprise this month’s Marvel Meltdown docket at Impulse Creations. Check out previews for three of this Wednesday’s comics!

“Spearhead defies the aging, yellow color now often associated with WWII nonfiction and freshly portrays the tumultuous historical era through the eyes of a costumed reporter who walks unsteadily beside super-powered avengers.” - The Twelve: Spearhead

“Pixie Strikes Back #2 packs a delightful charm that glides past any age restrictions … despite whose invited to the “dazzling,” popular party.” - X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back #2

“‘Let the Battle Begin’ … succeeds as a superficial but highly entertaining short narrative.” - Hulk: Let the Battle Begin

Tags: Hulk, Impulse Creations, Let the Battle Begin, Marvel Meltdown, Pixie Strikes Back, Spearhead, The Twelve, Week of 3/1/10, X-Men
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Exploring Underground: Interview with Steve Lieber

Another interview touches down upon the Impulse Creations forums today, and this time I converse with artist Steve Lieber (Whiteout, Gotham Central) and briefly with writer Jeff Parker (Agents of Atlas, Fall of the Hulks) about their collaboration, Underground (Image Comics). If you’re interested in peeling back the pages, head over to Impulse now. Here’s a sneak peek just in case:

Steve Lieber and Jeff Parker’s Underground from Image Comics concludes next week. If you’re not on board with the environmental adventure that takes a dangerous turn, then dive in and enjoy. Series artist Lieber agreed to answer some of our questions about the comic that’s off-the-cave-wall exciting, and writer Jeff Parker jumps in, as well.

Impulse Creations: Thanks for sitting down with us, Steve, and agreeing to talk about your work on Underground! Can you tell us a little about the comic?

Steve Lieber: Underground is a comic about a fight over a big cave in a small town. Our heroes, Wes Fischer [Ed. note: the female lead] and Seth Ridge, are two Park Rangers in Kentucky. They come into conflict with some locals over what to do with the cave: preserve it for the naturalists or open it up for the tourists. Misunderstandings quickly escalate into violence, and the result is a deadly chase through the cave.

Tags: Image Comics, Impulse Creations, Interviews, Jeff Parker, Steve Lieber, Underground, Week of 2/22/10
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Pull-O-Rama: February ’10

Computer troubles got you down? That’s been the case for me recently, but luckily I did crank out my weekly Impulse Creations coverage. This month’s Pull-O-Rama investigates this Wednesday’s Grimm Fairy Tales #44 as well as Resurrection #8, Salem’s Daughter #3, and Angel: A Hole in the World #3. They have nothing to do with computers, but a lot to do with good reading material. Below are some previews:

“Roper grants the comic a surprisingly authentic feel, and Brusha keeps our eyes glued to the pages.” - Grimm Fairy Tales #44

“As usual, Guggenheim builds conspiracies and knocks down nations in stride.” - Resurrection #8

“Some might consider the witchcraft angle a tired subject, but fortunately the creators stuff more than crooked finger-pointing into this comic.” - Salem’s Daughter #3

“Those who are still exploring Whedon’s Buffy/Angel world will enjoy this comic depiction of a fantastic episode streak, but those who recognize Acker’s stellar performance will probably find that it falls short.” - Angel: A Hole in the World #3

Tags: Angel, Grimm Fairy Tales, Impulse Creations, Resurrection, Salem's Daughter, Week of 2/15/10
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Marvel Meltdown: February ’10

Need your Marvel fix? This month’s Marvel Meltdown at Impulse Creations previews three new comics: Psylocke #4, Uncanny X-Men #521, and Captain America #603. Here are some quick teasers:

“Psylocke #4 does rise as a decent character spotlight … It just doesn’t necessarily accomplish anything terribly influential.” - Psylocke #4

“Fraction’s writing suffers from weak, forced dialogue that, even when humorous, doesn’t push the right buttons.” – Uncanny X-Men #521

“Luke Ross polishes the comic with a wonderful, almost sentimental artistic flair, which transports us back to the 1950s and rekindles our memories of Steve Rogers.” - Captain America #603

Tags: Captain America, Impulse Creations, Marvel Meltdown, Psylocke, Uncanny X-Men, Week of 2/8/10
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Showcase: February ’10

Okay, so it’s been awhile. I’ve been hitting some bumps with the Showcases lately, but finally I’ve published another one at Impulse Creations. I hope you enjoy the reviews of The Walking Dead Compendium Vol. 1, The Umbrella Academy: Dallas, and Mouse Guard Vol. 2: Winter 1152. Happy reading!

“Kirkman’s work wisely keeps you in the dark so that you’re as lost and uninformed as the survivors—and itching for more.” - The Walking Dead Compendium Vol. 1

“Opening Dallas inspires an innovative adventure that satisfies readers’ lonely craving for amazing comics. History could use more books like The Umbrella Academy.” - The Umbrella Academy: Dallas

“Despite his elaborate, perhaps excessive fashion, Peterson rises as a pensive word smith whose storytelling touches our hearts with wondrous ease.” - Mouse Guard Vol. 2: Winter 1152

Tags: Impulse Creations, Mouse Guard, Showcase, The Umbrella Academy, The Walking Dead, Week of 2/1/10
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Pull-O-Rama: January ’10

The first Pull-O-Rama of 2010 is up at Impulse Creations. Be sure to take a few minutes out of your busy day (or lazy Sunday) to read the mini reviews of the spotlighted comics: Demonic #1, Darkness: Shadows and Flame #1, Kick-Ass #8, and Escape from Wonderland #4.

“Demonic‘s concept is unexpectedly refreshing, and Kirkman darkens an ordinary man into an anti-hero whose policy checks but whose decisions remain questionable.” - Demonic #1

“Levin shows us an uncomfortable, pitch black side of the Darkness that readers often idly forget.” – Darkness: Shadows and Flame #1

“Kick-Ass #8 boasts a rather charming ending glossed with the right touch of humor and sentiment that rides perfectly on its own thrilling wave.” - Kick-Ass #8

“While not a bad endeavor, the issue doesn’t necessarily bring anything to the Mad Hatter’s table that you haven’t tried before. Even so, the now unveiled identity of Wonderland’s new Alice will feed your appetite.” - Escape from Wonderland #4

Tags: Darkness, Demonic, Escape from Wonderland, Impulse Creations, Kick-Ass, Pull-O-Rama, Shadows and Flame, Week of 1/25/10
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