Current Readings

It was on a boat. It was on the street. These two lines are repeated often and, strange as it may sound, they encapsulate the entire work. From a disagreement, a different memory, two opposing perspectives, two separate events that carry deep significance for each of them, Batman and Catwoman, Bruce and Selina, Bat and Cat. One insists that their first meeting happened on a boat, the other on the street, but where did it truly take place? Let’s not rush, though, and begin at the start. In the title I only mention the name of the main writer, not of the many other creators involved, since listing them all would make the title excessively long and unwieldy. Still, to give you a sense of who appears in this large volume, here are some of them: Steve Orlando , Joshua Williamson , Scott Snyder , Tim Seeley , James Tynion IV , followed by artists such as Mikel Janín , David Finch , Mitch Gerads , Clay Mann , Lee Weeks , and others. Lately I have been investing, as much as I can, in Omnibus e...

I am not saying anything original or new, only offering one more confirmation among the many over the years that Bendis’s run on Daredevil stands equal in significance and quality to Miller’s . The comparison arises because of its maturity and its dramatic approach to the famous hero, with a strong focus on his psychology, particularly the moral dimension and the question of how consistently it is upheld. Being human, he makes mistakes or gives in to impulses he cannot control, creating a chain of irreversible actions. For many years I wanted to read it, and I finally managed to hold one of the two omnibuses in my hands. Unfortunately, the second is out of stock as I write these lines, and I can only hope it will be reprinted someday. Otherwise this story risks being left incomplete, since there is no other way to read it in print, other editions are either unavailable or sold at outrageous prices. The partnership between Bendis and Maleev is one of those rare cases that occur only onc...

It’s no wonder this comic has become so successful. It is, so far, the most accomplished work in the author’s career, a period in which he is at the height of his creativity, writing constantly. From what I have read, everything he puts out is excellent, and many of his projects are still ongoing, which makes the workload demanding, yet he handles it impressively well. At the end I’ll include a link to a recent interview he gave on Image Comics’ official podcast, which is definitely worth listening to. Today I’ll give you a concise overview of what happens in the first three volumes of Something is Killing the Children , which are the ones I’ve read so far. From what I understand, these close out the first major arc of the story. After this point, readers are encouraged to check out House of Slaughter Vol. 1 , a spin-off of the main series, so that’s where I’ll head next. For now, though, let’s focus here. In Vol. 1, we find ourselves in Archer’s Peak, where children are being brutall...

At the beginning of his book, Halford writes: Even though I knew I was gay, for a while there was a part of me that was in denial about it. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with gay people, I just didn’t want to be one of them, probably because of the confusion and pain I sensed it would bring me in later life. This sentence perfectly sums up, through his personal example, what so many people out there have experienced when facing marginalization, especially during the years to which this man refers. Unfortunately, even today, decades later, despite the progress that has been made, many still find themselves in this grim reality, which at times becomes even more complex and irrational. Concepts like acceptance, respect, and love are often thrown out the window of the tallest building, and as they fall, they sing national anthems, just to make sure division takes place before they hit the pavement with a final splat. Lemmy once said, paraphrasing, why be racist, why hate some...

I have never been to Texas, so my impressions of it come from movies, books, and comics. The image I have formed is quite specific, and it may well be wrong compared to the reality I would encounter if I had actually spent time there. In any case, That Texas Blood Vol. 1 is a work that, from its very first panels, reassured me that everything I thought I knew about that place holds true. One, two, three, let’s go, time for a western noir story, gritty and violent. If you are not ready for it, consider this your warning. A crime takes place in Ambrose County, and Joe Bob Coates, the local sheriff, is called upon to make sense of it. He is an older man, seasoned by many years of service, experienced yet inevitably weary. The second major figure in the story is Randy. After his brother is murdered, he returns to his hometown, a place he had left behind years ago in an attempt to change his life and “forget” his past. This is one of the central narrative threads.  Memory, particularly...

Let us pause for a moment to reflect on the cover of this volume, as well as the overall atmosphere, which is largely shaped by the season of winter. The landscape is covered in snow and you can feel the cold. Rodríguez is so skilled that through the backgrounds and the characters he conveys that sharp sensation of freezing air. You see it in what they wear, in the way they move, in how the snow settles on their clothes, and best of all, in the contrast that emerges whenever they step into a warm interior. I deeply appreciate this detail, the decision by Hill to alter the aesthetic and, together with his artist, to add so much white into a story otherwise drenched in black, whatever that may symbolize. Of course, other colors are present as well, I speak more metaphorically than literally. In any case, we are now at the fourth volume, and some changes are necessary, not only in the development of the story but also on a visual level. It is a clever addition that refreshes the reading...

Fulgrim: The Perfect Son was released in 2025, and it’s the first book by Jude Reid I’ve read. I have to say, I really enjoyed her writing. It was unexpectedly good, and I emphasize that because I rarely come across Black Library authors whose style truly resonates with me. Usually, I enjoy the stories more than the writing itself. But in Reid’s case, I got the whole package, substance and execution, so it was a real treat. So what do we have here? On the planet Crucible, which is under the protection of a Black Templar named Berengar, Fulgrim launches an attack. His reasons are entirely in character, by that I mean his post-transformation personality as a Chaos Primarch, since we’re deep in the 41st Millennium. Wanting to cull the weak from his ranks, he sends his warriors there with a simple rule: whoever survives is worthy to serve him. Classic Fulgrim, charming in his own deranged way. The Phoenician is thoroughly entertaining, even if he’s completely under Slaanesh’s spell, ...

Here anyone who enjoys the Space Wolves will have a great time. I went through that phase myself when I first got into Warhammer, then drifted away and found a haven elsewhere. Even so, their presence alone excites me, and I always want to learn more about them, because aesthetically they are very close to Vikings, and that is interesting in itself. Vikings in space, however you look at it, is perfect, one of the many great things about 40K. With the Wolves at the center, the story goes like this: the problem is the Orks, who are very hard to deal with, so help is needed. It arrives, but being who they are, the Space Wolves are not quick to accept it. To make it happen, Guilliman himself comes, and a formal banquet is held to persuade them that they must integrate the Primaris into their forces if they want any chance of victory. It goes without saying that all this takes place during the Indomitus Crusade, so everything I mentioned in my previous two pieces applies here as well, and I...