This book is a blast from the past for fans of Sara and the Witchblade. The story doesn't hold up to the test of time, but that's mainly because Sara has been given depth of character that comes with 150+ issues. This is a fun peek into the early days of Sara's possession of the Witchblade.

In this story, she recently re-acquires the Witchblade from Ian Nottingham. Issue #26 just touches on the beginnings of a mystery, including the return of Kenneth Irons. Irons has expanded ambitions and is about to make a big splash into the world.

The art style has become a bit outdated, but it matches the story well.

I picked this up because it looked interesting. I found it a bit confusing in spots. The artwork is excellent and I'm intrigued enough to read more.

Tim Seeley and Diego Bernard are creating a nice "jump on point" for new readers with #151 and this issue, #152. The artwork is good with unique perspectives, it tells the story. The writing is better than the art, and both go together well.

Plus, there's a nice teaser within the story for long-time fans of Artifacts and Witchblade. The Top Cow Universe rebirth is not without its cracks in the foundation!

I picked up Epoch #4 without having read issues 1-3. Top Cow always does a terrific job with their page 1 recaps, and this was no exception. I felt like I had everything I needed to know to enjoy this issue. This issue has solid action and good, comic fun. You don't read Epoch to uplift you or better touch your humanity. This is an adverterous escape.

The artwork didn't click with me, but the story was strong and enjoyable. I will definitely seek out issue #5 when it is released!

After more than 80 issues, the Ron Marz run on Witchblade comes to a close. The story in 150 puts a nice close to the collection without being a "jumping off" point. Far from it, actually.

Sara once again confronts the essence of the Witchblade, urged to make a choice between embracing the artifact or rejecting it outright. Life changes are swirling, and Sara returns to the scene of the first Witchblade story arc. In the end, we get closure with a strong leaning toward where she is about to go in her life.

Beautiful art, again, by Sejic. This creative team has been making some of the best books in comics. (Luckily, they will continue on in the Artifacts ongoing series!)

This is a quick primer to get you up to speed on the "New" Top Cow Universe following the events of Artifacts #13. The art is the main reason to get this mini . . . John Tyler Christopher makes some beautiful panels, and there is a composite of his 13 Artifacts character covers into one spread across 2 pages. They all come together very nicely.

Just a pre-production book, a making-of. You'd think they'd at least have the story with it. Not worth downloading unless you like "how to make comics" books.

It has all come to this. Beautiful art. Amazing, poster-worthy action spread as Sara calls everyone to use their Artifacts. Good writing with enough surprises to entertain but true enough to "reality" that everything is either plausible or inevitable. The ending is . . .

You will want to read the earlier issues to enjoy this one more, but the skillful recap at the beginning will give you all you need to like it.

This issue has a useful backup that lists the debut issue of each of the 13 Artifacts. There's also a solid 2-page backup written by Ron Marz and drawn by Michael Broussard about the Thirteenth Artifact.

Not even worth downloading. Even for a zero issue, there is no story here. There's no hook--I don't care that there is action but it is mindless action that I can tell is going to lead to even more mindless action. Also, there is no "exciting glimpse at a diverse mix of other projects coming from Top Cow" in this issue. This whole thing stinks.

This is a terrific story, and it's available at a price that make it a no-brainer. Sablick and Mahoney write a frantic story about what happens when a down-on-his-luck loser finds out he can't die. Thomas Nachlik's art matches the story well, with a sketchy and kinetic style. The story grabs you early, and the pace picks up until close to the end. You can catch your breath right before the story wraps.

Plus, you get the bundle of issues when you buy the book. When content gets updated for the Trade Collection, you'll get updated access! Read it now and have it all later.

I like how Top Cow has bundled its series issues in trade format for a nice price. You get the issue-by-issue experience while being assured of having the full story. This includes the Pilot Season book along with the 4-issue mini-series.

With Twilight Guardian, Troy Hickman crafts a fun story that some of us might have thought about . . . what if we acted like a concerned citizen and patrolled our own neighborhoods in costume. This book is an interesting and realistic approach to civilian engagement - few of us would jump into ultraviolent confrontations like was portrayed in the Kick Ass books. Instead, the idea is more accessibly put forward.

One of the best artwork I've sen on the site. Gongrats, guys!

Important Issue! Artifacts has been building up to a major conclusion, and this 11th issue is a pivotal one. Major steps take place as the Survivor gets that much closer to realizing his goal. A big positive development for the "good guys" is counter-balanced by a couple setbacks. Writer Ron Marz gives us an excellent issue of faithful characterization and Artist Jeremy Haun knocks it out of the park. Great action scenes, subtle art in the non-action pages . . . overall a solid book.

The drawings are nice, but this has all the problems of a teaser: it's a too obvious plug for the product line, and has no value of its own. Giving a valueless gift is not a gift at all.

Pilot Season is a fun concept - Top Cow publishes several books, and readers vote on which book should be "green lighted" to continue as a series.

With The Beauty, you get a compelling story, some mild mystery and suspense, and sensual artwork. Jeremy Haun turns in his usual high quality artwork, and he also contributes to the writing along with co-creator Jason A. Hurley.

Why buy this book? Mainly, it's the solid art from Haun, although the story is also interesting. Plus, it's fun to review books and vote on your favorite! (Which you'll be able to do later this year on Top Cow's website.)