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WEEKEND READING: 'Octopus Pie' And Other Webcomics In Print

Posted 6/25/10 4:01 pm EST by in Dark Horse, Del Ray, Review, Villard Books, Weekend Reading

Octopus Pie"Octopus Pie: There Are No Stars In Brooklyn" hit shelves this week, bringing writer/artist Meredith Gran's celebrated webcomic to the print world.

And though the arrival of "Octopus Pie" on shelves is big news on its own, this seems like a good time to bring your attention to a few other print collections of webcomics that you might want to check out, too.

Each of the three books I highlight here manages to offer something new to fans of the series online, while also giving first-time readers a great standalone story. Rather than serve as an excerpt or teaser for the ongoing comics each collection is culled from, the books offer full stories unfolding in their respective comics' universes and great examples of why each series continues to be so popular among fans. Read More...

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'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 5.08 & 5.09, 'The Hungry Earth' & 'Cold Blood'

Posted 6/20/10 12:31 pm EST by in Review

Doctor WhoEpisode Title: "The Hungry Earth" & "Cold Blood"

Written By: Chris Chibnall

Story: This two-part story sees the return of the reptilian Silurians to the "Doctor Who" universe as The Doctor, Amy, and Rory investigate some mysterious disturbances in a Welsh village. A mining operation has disturbed something big underground, and when the Silurians make contact with humanity for the first time in many years, the fate of the planet depends on a small delegation hand-picked by The Doctor — and keeping everyone (human and Silurian) alive long enough to reach an agreement. Read More...

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'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 5.07, 'Amy's Choice'

Posted 5/29/10 10:29 pm EST by in Review

Doctor WhoEpisode Title: "Amy's Choice"

Written By: Simon Nye

Story: The Doctor, Rory and Amy find themselves bouncing back and forth between two different worlds, uncertain of which is reality and which is a dream, only knowing that they must discover the truth before disaster occurs in both worlds.

Are they really on the TARDIS, or is The Doctor visiting his former companions in their new, quiet lives?

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Weekend Reading: 'Prince Of Persia' In Comics

Posted 5/28/10 3:00 pm EST by in Review

Prince of PersiaWith "Prince of Persia" hitting theaters this week, the latest installment of Weekend Reading looks at three books written by or inspired by the work of "Prince of Persia" creator Jordan Mechner.

A best-selling video game franchise and now a live-action film, "Prince of Persia" has had a long life since Mechner created the original game in 1989. Along with various sequels on the gaming side, there have also been two "Prince of Persia" graphic novels published, as well as an original story, "Solomon's Thieves," written by Mechner.

Let's take at all of 'em, shall we? Read More...

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'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 5.06, 'The Vampires Of Venice'

Posted 5/22/10 10:29 pm EST by in Review

Doctor Who - Vampires of VeniceEpisode Title: "The Vampires Of Venice"

Written By: Toby Whithouse

Story: The Doctor and Amy Pond are joined by Amy's fiance, Rory, on what's intended to be a romantic trip to Venice in the year 1580. As with any adventure with The Doctor, all is not as it seems, and the trio soon find themselves investigating a series of murders in which the victims' bodies are drained of fluids, and clues that lead to the mysterious House of Calvierri.

Why don't the Calvierri girls have a reflection? And what lurks in the canals of Venice? Read More...

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Weekend Reading: The Swedish Invasion!

Posted 5/21/10 12:03 pm EST by in Commentary, Review, Top Shelf

120 Days of SimonThis week's installment of Weekend Reading is going international, with a look at four books from Top Shelf Productions' "Swedish Invasion" line.

Launched just last month, the four books were originally published in Sweden but now arrive here in the U.S. fully translated and featuring an eclectic mix of stories by creators who might not be well-known commodities here, but have earned a big following in their homeland and the surrounding regions.

From a rapper's quest to sleep, smoke and crash his way across the country to a trippy adventure with naked, hairy forest-dwellers, the Swedish Invasion has begun. Read More...

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'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 5.05, 'Flesh And Stone'

Posted 5/15/10 10:16 pm EST by in Review

Doctor WhoEpisode Title: "Flesh and Stone"

Written By: Steven Moffat

Story: Surrounded by Weeping Angels and trapped on an alien world, The Doctor must come up with a plan to escape the terrifying creatures and save the lives of Amy Pond, River Song, and the soldiers sent to eliminate the Angel that brought them there. It's a race against time to find a way off the planet before the Angels do the same, while also preventing Amy from falling prey to a new danger lurking inside her.

It's the second half of the season's first two-part story! Read More...

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WEEKEND READING: Old Stories, New Spins

Posted 5/14/10 6:01 pm EST by in Commentary, Del Rey, Image Comics, Review, Vertigo

BeastEDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to a brand new weekly column here on Splash Page, folks. Kicking off today and continuing every Friday, we'll review some comics that arrived on shelves recently or will do so down the road. Most weeks we'll have a theme for the reviews, but sometimes it will just be a mix of books we read recently and want to tell you about. As always, you're invited to weigh in with your own thoughts in the comment section or on Twitter.

Hollywood never seems to shy away from recycling an old story with a new spin, so why not comics? With "Robin Hood" hitting theaters this week, the inaugural chapter of Weekend Reading will focus on a trio of comics that similarly provide a fresh take on classic stories.

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'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 5.04, 'The Time Of Angels'

Posted 5/8/10 10:31 pm EST by in Review

Doctor Who - Weeping AngelEpisode Title: "The Time Of Angels"

Written By: Steven Moffat

Story: The Doctor is summoned by River Song, the woman with a mysterious, possibly romantic connection to The Doctor, who was last seen in 2008's "Silence in the Library" adventure. After helping The Doctor regain control of his TARDIS, the trio of River, The Doctor and Amy Pond meet up with a group of soldiers on a barren planet and embark on a dangerous mission. Their goal? Find and eliminate an escaped Weeping Angel.

One of The Doctor's most terrifying villains is back — and it has some new tricks! Read More...

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'Doctor Who' Review: Episode 5.03, 'Victory Of The Daleks'

Posted 5/1/10 10:31 pm EST by in Review

Doctor WhoEpisode Title: "Victory Of The Daleks"

Written By: Mark Gatiss

Story: The Doctor is summoned by his old buddy Winston Churchill, who believes he has a new secret weapon in the battle against the Third Reich. While bombers set their sights on London, The Doctor and his companion, Amy Pond, come face to face with an old enemy — the evil Daleks.

But could The Doctor's greatest enemies be the nation's best defense?

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