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The Green Lanterns are lost in the nightmare world created by Power Ring, and John Constantine may be the only one who can save them. Is it a good read?

There, he seeks the next step back to get back his wife. Coda #1 cover by Matias Bergara Coda fuses the seemingly disparate genres of post-apocalypse and fantasy to create a cynical adventure comedy that seeks to both riff on the tropes of fantasy while doing something new with all of it. Long story short, this one is[...]

Bloodborne contnues with the Hunter and the Paleblood child being pursued across the land by a beast as the Hunter tries to discern what the child truly is. Does it make for a good read?

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] The Tethered Mage by Melissa Caruso is a nice light beach-read of a fantasy novel Romantic subplots, cheesy politics, and the usual trappings of high society meet together with a rich-meets-poor story; in this case, two women from opposite sides of the tracks are forced together by magic gone wrong, and for the good of[...]

With production on the second season of Starz's hugely successful American Gods adaption currently underway, author/executive producer Neil Gaiman tweeted out a behind-the-scenes video and self-described "God Squad" group pic that made one thing crystal clear: we're going to "The Rock" - and not Dwayne Johnson.

Saga continues to show Hazel, her friends, and family hiding out while Squire copes with nightmares and Hazel learns to swim. Is it a good read?

Triona Farrell's color art really seals the deal with a blended mixture of wild and contrasting colors in the other world. Deep Roots #1 is a flawed yet engaging sci-fi/fantasy read The narrative is a little unfocused, but, when it works, it works well The art of Rodrigues and Farrell is where the book shines its[...]

Credit: Freeform Welcome to our sixth round of Bleeding Cool's weekly recap/review of Freeform's Siren, Eric Wald and Dean White's mermaid fantasy-action drama After last week's mini-time jump and not-surprising-but-still-cool revelations about Helen (Rena Owen), the conspiracies are getting deeper and more complex as Bristol Cove appears to be "ground zero" for an inevitable 'Showdown' (also this[...]

The Exiles narrowly escape the Time-Eater and find themselves in a version of Asgard where the Valkyrie is fighting Surtur, the Fire Demon, and his hordes. Is it a good read?

The Justice League of America is the last thing in the way of Chronos at the dawn of humanity. Can they save the future of superheroes? Is it a good read?

Credit: Freeform We are back once again, this time with our fifth edition of Bleeding Cool's weekly recap/review of Freeform's Siren, Eric Wald and Dean White's mermaid fantasy-action drama Just when I thought I knew where things were going last episode, an unexpcted reunion…a deepending conspiracy…and the town's "Giles" possibly being a lot "closer" to the[...]

The Mighty Thor has fallen in battle against the Mangog, but her story is not quite over. She stands at the gates of Valhalla and is met by Odin. Is it a good read?

The Cosmic Rider gives us a series of tales about the Mad Titan himself, Thanos, across the saga of his long life. Is it a good read?

He seems quite impressive, but he is hiding a terrible secret underneath it all. Dungeons and Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate #1 cover by Max Dunbar and Joana Lafuente Dungeons & Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate #1 is a humor-focused fantasy tale following the aforementioned Minsc He thinks himself a classical hero, but he's quite dull even[...]

The Rough Riders split up to take their various paths to solve the problem of the rising undead army while Harry Houdini enters the realm of the dead to investigate. Is it a good read?

While some of the plot beats are not uncommon to fantasy stories about underclass boys and upper-class women, the twist of the disembodied god and the cruel realities of the class system make the direction unpredictable. Plus, you begin to realize how many of these gods and goddesses are likely real and influential powers in this[...]

If you're into ancient fantasy stories and myth in general, this comic will likely give you something worthwhile. [rwp-review-ratings id="0"] [rwp-review-form id="0"] [rwp-review-recap id="0"] Antar was born to a royal father and a slave mother His skin and parentage still only guaranteed him a life as a slave himself His mother was a runner who almost escaped this[...]

This one falls into the latter category. Dungeons and Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate #1 cover by Dean Kotz Dungeons and Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate #1 A new Dungeons and Dragons series for the fantasy and RPG lover, Jim Zub and Dean Kotz bring you this story set in Baldur's Gate, where its heroes have just returned to find themselves no longer feeling[...]

It's time for another (late) round of Comic Book Wins and Losses. What succeeded and failed in the week of Action Comics #1000 and Superman's 80th birthday? You have to read to find out.

Black Panther, Storm, and Shuri must make a final stand against the Adversary for the fate of Wakanda. Can they win the day? Is it a good read?

Raven Gregory and Igor Vitorino bring you Revenge of Wonderland by Zenescope Entertainment this July. Plus, the long-running Grimm Fairytales continues. Full solicits and releases here.

Credit: Freeform Welcome back to the fourth edition of Bleeding Cool's weekly recap/review of Freeform's Siren, Eric Wald and Dean White's mermaid fantasy-action drama We've got strange nurses, mermaids on the loose, and a hidden conspiracy that's quickly becoming a whole lot less hidden as we head into the season's fourth episode, 'On The Road.' Credit: Freeform But[...]

JAZZ LEGEND is a neo-noir meets cosmic fantasy inspired by the lives and works of jazz great Miles Davis and the father of beat literature, Mr William S Burroughs. LONG LIVE PRO WRESTLING #0 Written by James Haick III and Illustrated by Branko Jovanovic Full Color, 32pages, $3.99 UPC:  85999000257600011 Evan Dandy is a former pro wrestler turned talk show[...]

You need to be ready for some hardcore sci-fi/fantasy fair You must be ready for people and places with multisyllabic names that sounds like people gagging on potato chips I'm not claiming that it's for some super-intellectual; this isn't Rick and Morty, and I'm not that kind of neckbeard You just have to be steeled[...]

Before long, the find the empress herself, and it the time for planning and talk passes. Eternal Empire #8 cover by Jonathan Luna Eternal Empire is one of those fantasy stories with a lot of lore and Tolkien-esque world-building, but it does a decent job of getting a new reader like myself up to speed pretty quickly[...]

Falcon is on the hunt for Patriot, who has been kidnapped by Deacon Frost and his new horde of vampires. Thankfully, Misty Knight and Blade are there to help. Does it make for a good read?

Thanos and King Thanos must now battle for the hand of Lady Death. She will only take one lover, and the groom can only be decided with blood. Is it a good read?

Credit: Freeform One thing you definitely can't accuse Freeform's Siren – Eric Wald and Dean White's mermaid fantasy-action drama – of being is slow and drawn out By the third episode, a number of the storylines have already started coming together – though not necessarily in a good way for our heroes (and maybe not for[...]

Wonder Woman, Jason, and A.R.G.U.S are the last line of the defense against Darkseid and his forces. Can our heroes win the day? Is it a good read?

The Justice League of America are in the past, and Chronos as Ahl, the God of Superheroes. Can the JLA save the originator of Earth's heroes? Is it a good read?