News, Reviews, Previews and Recommendations
Welcome to the reviews and previews section on International Hero.
Given that I'm British and my site began initially predominately covering British comics most of these are related to currently available British comic titles, especially as developments like Kickstarter have led to the debuts of some new British comics.
If you are a creator or publisher wanting your product publicised and/or reviewed, then please feel free to drop me a line. While my site's focus is largely aimed at superhero features, I am more than happy to review any comics regardless of genre, and movies or TV shows with action, SF, fantasy, spies or detective show backgrounds. As ever, comments below are my opinion only, and your feelings may differ stuff about the stuff I like or dislike.
British comics currently crowdfunding
A full colour Cornish folk horror fantasia, featuring occult foods and folklore, baked goods and elder gods. The Wicker Pasty is a 32 page colour comic book written, illustrated and set in the heart of Cornwall, riffing playfully on themes of folk horror and cultural identity. With a side order of Lovecraft and ritually baked goods, it takes its cues from a darkly whimsical Cornish storytelling tradition familiar to audiences of Footsbarn, Bedlam and Kneehigh Theatre. Looking to be a fun and interesting comic with some very nice art, the Kickstarter for this title ends on the morning of June 7th. |
Robin of Sherwood:
The Hooded Men An official graphic novel. A brand-new adventure, based on the 1980's iconic television series. Robin of Sherwood was probably the best adaptation of the Robin Hood legend ever done. Though it only lasted for three seasons, it still has a strong fan base today, and Chinbeard Books, who last year published a limited edition collection of the Robin of Sherwood strips from the U.K. title Look-In, are publishing a brand new story to tie in with the fortieth anniversary of the show's television debut. It's currently funding on Indiegogo, and will not be available anywhere else thereafter. The campaign ends on 17th June. |
Gravestown is an ongoing urban fantasy series, now on its sixth issue (but don't worry if you've not read it before, as the earlier issues are available as add-ons, and there are plans for a collected edition of them. The Kickstarter for Gravestown#6 ends on June 18th. |
From the renowned artist who (among many, many other credits) co-created The Ballad of Halo Jones comes the SF graphic novel Lifeboat. The Kickstarter for Lifeboat ends on June 18th. |
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Bogie Man: The Incomplete Case Files The long-awaited collection of the lunatic adventures of Scotland's favourite crackpot detective. Originally published by Fatman Press in Glasgow, The Bogie Man appeared across a string of titles. Now his appearances are being collected for the first time. The Kickstarter for The Bogie Man: The Incomplete Case Files kickstarter ends on 9th July 2023. |
Ongoing British titles
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Beats of War is a Scottish SF
superhero title, currently on its third issue, with two more
having been successfully crowdfunded and due to be released later
this year. All
current issues can be purchased from the publisher's site. |
Quantum is a new monthly
anthology title from Time Bomb Comics, and the first of their
titles that can be bought in the high street. |
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Graphic novels and collections
Volume One, due for release in August, is available to pre-order now, as a limited edition. There are only a set number of Volume One books available, and once they’re gone there won’t be another print run. The publisher’s Robin of Sherwood collection sold out quickly last year, so anyone interested should order soon. Volume Two will be available later in the year. |
I liked the look of the trailers, but went in wary that since the lead cast all had to be young (their characters are teens, though the actors are, I believe, all early 20s or so), this might be pitched as a kids' show. And while that's not necessarily a deal breaker, it does carry different expectations as to what the show will deliver. However, my concerns were swiftly dispelled. While it's still family friendly, and safe enough for kids to watch if they don't mind the odd scare, the story was definitely not dumbed down. It's a decent, somewhat spooky, supernatural show with elements of world building and mystery thrown in. |
It's clear from the outset watching each movie that they don't have the Hollywood budgets, but despite that neither movie feels cheap, with both being fun, well acted and well choreographed action romps. Definitely worth checking out. |
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