Movie Review: Doctor Strange

(Marvel Studios – 2016)

Summary: In the present day a famous neurosurgeon by the name of Stephen Strange is caught in a car accident that destroys his prized hands, the tools in which he makes his living. Distraught by this sudden turn of luck and suffering from nerve damage so horrendous he may never use his hands again, Strange seeks help with mystics in the sacred temple of Kamar-Taj after he hears rumors of their ability to heal that which modern medicine has failed to. This leads Doctor Strange down a path of enlightenment and magic as the gateways to multiverse is open before him. However, evil lays waiting down every pathway and the proud Strange must overcome his own demons if he’s to take down actual ones….

REVIEW: “Buzzkill” #4

(Dark Horse Comics, 2013)

Review by Shawn Warner

Written by Donny Cates & Mark Reznicek
Artwork by Geoff Shaw
Color Artwork by Lauren Affe

The final issue of Buzzkill is an emotional gauntlet full of gut-level honesty that paints a uniquely authentic portrait of addiction complete with the contrasting moments of cacophonous chaos and the quietude of cathartic silence.

REVIEW: “Daredevil” #32

(Marvel Comics, 2013)

Review by Shawn Warner

Written by: Mark Waid
Artwork by: Chris Samnee
Color Artwork by: Javier Rodriguez

Mark Waid and Chris Samnee do the monster mash in this issue of Daredevil which is a major Halloween treat however the nasty trick may be that this series is ending with issue #36. That’s right the buzz is that in just four short issues Marvel will be pulling the plug on one of its most consistently well written and engaging comic books being produced today.