Geek Culture Reviews

“More human than human” is our motto… It’s been a while since I re-read Titan Comics Blade Runner prequel, Blade Runner Origins. With the comic publisher recently sending me a copy of Blade Runner 2039: Vol.1: Luv to review, I thought it’s best to jump in from the beginning and experience the whole series in preparation.   I’ve previously reviewed the first volume of Blade Runner: Origins, which you can check out here . As such I won’t be recapping previous events aside from a few flashbacks.  Taking place in the immediate aftermath of Effie’s assassination by Ilora Stahl, NYPD Detective Cal Moreaux finds himself teaming up with a Replicant who’s conscious is that of the deceased Tyrell Corp researcher, Dr. Lydia Kine. Now known as Asa, Kine and Cal must work together to track down a rogue Nexus 5 Replicant who’s “awakening” those Replicants deemed to be past their use by date. With the threat of a Replicant uprising, and Ilora Stahl, Cal gets dragged into the seedy underbelly...

Three spine-chilling tales, eight creators, and a whole lot of blood… Marvel seem to be on a “thing” at the moment with their ‘Black, White &…” series of comics. From Darth Vader, to Wolverine, it seems that no franchise is safe from getting the black and white treatment. The latest star to feature is the ominous Xenomorph whose horror themed ascetic perfectly goes with the Black, White & Blood style. Much in the same vein as previous outings, Alien: Black, White & Blood #1 features three self contained stories that’s each been created by a different creative team - with one single narrative taking place across each of the respective issues. For the Xenomorph this cross-issue strip comes from Colin Kelly, Jackson Lanzig who along with Michael Dowling a nd Chris Sotomayor bring us ‘ Uptopia ’.  Taking place in the far reaches of space, “ Utopia ” follows a group of ordinary folks who’ve renounced war and violence for a more peaceful way of life. As their vessel (whi...

The duo aren’t just tackling the big screen… With Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman set to slash and dice their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe this Summer, their comic book counterparts are ready to join forces this May!  Titled Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII, the three part mini-series will see the creative team of Joe Kelly and Adam Kubert take the (fr)enemies on their next dangerous encounter.  The mysterious Delta believes in change. Change is good. But as he sets his sights on Deadpool, and Wolverine is caught up in the plot, is the third time really the charm, or the curse? Get ready for WWIII to erupt on the scene with the wildest duo in comics from legends Joe Kelly (Deadpool, Uncanny X-Men) and Adam Kubert (Wolverine, Uncanny X-Men)! “There were so many factors that made me say yes to writing this book,” said Kelly . “Adam Kubert was number one. I worked with Adam during my early Marvel career and have been a fan of his ever since – both as an artist and a human...