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June 28, 2026 12:17 am

Atlantica (2998) – Review

Neil Raymundo June 28, 2026 No Comments

Writer: Cian Duggan Artist: Pytr Mutuc Independent, 2026 Writer Cian Duggan and artist Pytr Mutuc’s science fiction comic, Atlantica (2998), throws readers straight into a heavily policed, oppressive future. It features high-tech staples like cybernetic enhancements and rogue holograms, but the vibe here is highly specific. Think the rain-slicked, neon urban decay of Cyberpunk 2077 mixed with the high-anxiety surveillance state of Minority Report. It is familiar, but it possesses its own distinct edge. The plot kicks off with Lynch, a scarred World War III veteran who heads to the city of Atlantica after his uncle dies. Along with whatever property he has inherited, he gets a cryptic directive: track down an old wartime buddy named Guliano Genovese. Lynch makes an immediate impression. He is a massive figure in a trench coat, constantly smoking, and sporting a working-class English accent. Lynch is a visual doppelganger for DC Comics’ cleverman John

Batwoman #4 (review)

DG Stewart June 25, 2026 No Comments

Writer: Greg Rucka Artist: DaNi DC Comics, August 2026 American writer Greg Rucka’s return to Batwoman is, as touted by DC Comics’ cover, “Next Level”. DC Comics’ website describes the “Next Level” imprint as follows: “…a series of bold, creator-forward #1s, starring fan-favorite characters, and helmed by some of the best talent in comics. These new Next Level titles will launch alongside bold new storylines in DC’s ongoing and limited series as DC All In begins its second act.” (See https://www.dc.com/blog/2025-12-15/dc-all-in-starts-its-second-act-in-march-2026-with-dc-next-level ). Mr Rucka’s work on Batwoman in 2009-2010 was exceptional. The lead character is Kate Kane, a US Marine-turned-masked crimefighter. While they were young, Kate, her twin sister Beth, and their mother were kidnapped by vicious terrorists. Kate’s father was a senior Marine officer, and he led a failed rescue attempt: only Kate survived. Beth’s murder is the reason why Kate joins the Marines, and then when that career