In the culture of democratic publishing created by the Internet, just about anyone can put out an indie comic book.  While this gives rise to a whole new generation of fresh and exciting talent, it also means the indie comic industry is saturated with amateurs, hacks and wannabes. Fortunately Frank Candiloro, a comic artist, writer and animator out of...

Shadowland is an indie comic written by Tobias Elmore and illustrated by Ken Bastard. It’s by and large a cop story with a mysterious supernatural undertone, and for a self-produced indie comic, Shadowland has some admirable qualities although there’s a lot of room for improvement overall. The story opens with Detective Ian Gates waking up in hospital where...

Archeologists of Shadows is a new comic from writer Lara Fuentes and artist, Patricio Clarey published by Septagon Studios. The book showcases some very impressive visuals and a decent sci-fi fantasy adventure plot, but while the art is certainly praiseworthy, Archaeologists of Shadows is left wanting in its dialogue, character development and overall...

ProductReviewed byChristof Bogacson November 23, 2012RatingSummary Cyanide and Happiness Creators: Kris Wilson, Rob DenBleyker, Matt Melvin and Dave McElfatrick Updates: Daily Cyanide and Happiness is one of the most well-known and popular webcomics on the net and with good reason. It is very funny and highly prolific. On a side note it is also highly...

ProductReviewed byChristof Bogacson November 23, 2012RatingSummaryZombie Roomie Creator: John Wigger Updates: Weekdays Zombie Roomie follows the adventures of the twenty-something year old John and his roommate George. George is your average slacker who enjoys playing video games, reading comics and watching TV…oh and he just happens to be undead. The...

ProductReviewed byChristof Bogacson November 19, 2012RatingSummaryDarkest Night: Act One represents a drastic change in direction for Billy Demon Slayer creator Hayden Fryer. As soon as you open to the first page the comic quickly asserts itself as Fryer’s most polished and mature work. Where Billy was playful, funny and fast moving Darkest Night is...