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Created by Celine Loup

Written by Celine Loup

Art by Celine Loup

Cover by Celine Loup

Published by BOOM! – Archaia

The Man Who Came Down The Stair was created by acclaimed artist Celine Loup, as a way to deal with her own ticking biological clock and her incredible anxiety at the prospect of motherhood. I am obviously not a mother, but I can sympathize with her anxiety. There was a time when I very much wanted a child of my own, but my mental (and subsequently physical) health eventually made that prospect terrifying. It took several years to fully accept my decision not to father a child, and the emotional turmoil that lead to that decision.

At the same time I’ve watched more than one of my friends suffer from post-partum depression...

Written by: Ryan Parrott

Illustrated by: Eleonora Carlini & Francesco Martarino

Colors by: Raul Angulo & Katherine Lobo

Letters by: Ed Dukeshire

Synopsis: The epic conclusion as The Power Rangers face off against Alpha 1 and the reveal of Rita’s true plan; a familiar newcomer whose arrival in Angel Grove will change everything.

So the story here is apparently a conclusion to a previous storyline. The reader is thrown into the middle of a large battle. The story is easy to follow but kind of goes off into random directions after the battle is over, to me personally it sort of feels like they just jammed two separate stories into one book.

The artwork I really love. Its super fun and vibrant. The character designs are cartoony as well as a bit of manga style squeezed in.

I wish the story ...

Ever learn anything from a fable? Call it a proverb.

This kid friendly Tale from Jim Henson and Archaia at Boom! will bring sobering smiles.

Oh, goodie! says I. I was looking forward to an alternate history. What I got was more like anime. But that’s awesome, too. Shall we dive in together?

Written & Illustrated By: Jorge Corona

Colors By: Jen Hickman

Letters By: Deron Bennett

Synopsis: Born covered in black feathers, abandoned as a baby in the slums of the Maze, Poe has lived his entire 11-year-old life hidden away under the protection of his adoptive father, Gabriel. He spends his days secretly helping the Mice, bands of orphans who roam the slums, but there is a whisper of an altogether more sinister figure in the shadows, making street children disappear. When Bianca, an over-protected girl from the wealthy City beyond the Wall, escapes into the Maze in search of adventure, their worlds collide. – Comixology

The Story: I have to say this is probably my favorite book I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing on this site...