The Shadow Now by David Liss, Colton Worely (Artist), Tim Bradstreet (Artist)

Like a bad dream a villain from the past has come back to try and kill The Shadow. Now The Shadow must work to save New York.

This iconic character with the black/red cape and scarf is out to show the baddies they don't stand a chance against his trusted pistols and wicked skills.

This is definitely a must read for fans of the classic, non-mainstream graphic novels. Plus look at that cape, how can you not like?

Rating 3 out of 5 
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Justice, Inc. by Michael Uslan, Giovanni Timpano (Illustrator)

In this new time travel story featuring The Shadow, The Avenger and Doc Savage we get an interesting story with a lot of potential. Though this first volume needed a little more to give it that extra kick, it was still good enough to be a series you'll want to be on the lookout for.

Taking place during World War II we see the race for the next big weapon and what people are willing to do for money. The art is impressive, it's bold and charismatic, very eye catching. For an opener it was good, let's see what Justice Inc. brings us in the future.

Rating 3 out of 5 
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Noir Volume 1 by Victor Gischler, Andrea Mutti

Could have been better. The story felt too rush, though I did love the whole female thief lead characters. 

The main character is the Black Sparrow, she's a thief, think Catwoman, even has a whip and everything. In issue one she seeks assistance from The Shadow, you totally get a relationship vibe from those two, after he serves his purpose Sparrow ditches him. Can't have a tag along that will pull a gun in you and all. 

Sparrow then teams up with Miss Fury, now her costume really looks like Catwoman. Together they set out for this treasure, they kill a bunch of bad guys and well its their book they better get the treasure. 

The graphics are impressive, they feel very 90's so that's good. After all its the only decent facade in the last 50 years.

Rating 3.5 out of 5

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