The Black Beetle (4 books in series)
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review 1: Set in the 1940s, a vigilante wearing an insect-like helmet and calling himself the Black Beetle is taking on organised crime and Nazis. That’s pretty much it, and if I don’t seem that interested in the plot, it’s because I’m not. I feel like I’ve read this story at least half a ...
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review 1: Reminiscent of Batman, this story pulls no punches. I can always respect a hero who take these punches and occasionally make mistakes, in contrast to the chiseled perfection of many superheroes. Very atmospheric homage to pulp comics of the 50's, the kind of which you had to read...
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review 1: 1940’s superhero noir. Two scoops film noir, a tablespoon of the Dark Knight, and two teaspoons of Peter Gunn, and you have one Dr. Stephano Howard, though you don’t find out his name until the very last page of the first volume. Nice set dressing, but a little rushed. This fo...
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review 1: Let me start by saying this thing looks incredible. The art in this book is kinetic, varied, dark, and absolutely great. Unfortunately, the writing and story don't live up to the beautiful artwork. The characters are flat, the dialogue is cliche, and the story is very much by ...