Mar 6, 2014: Unlike some people, I enjoy archive panic. Having a large volume to read through means I’ll be able to stave off boredom for longer. When I found the Decendants, it was a godsend. It has the single largest archives of any serial I’ve seen to date, complete with side stories to tide you over when you get caught up. More than that, the story is actually quite good.

The format is different from a lot of other serials- it’s not styled [more . . .]

Mar 6, 2014: I first approached the League of Prey with interest, because the concept was if not original than at least a new enough take to catch my eye. Yet I found my interest waning when the main character is introduced. I found that not only could I not identify with her, I actually didn’t like her. She’s not sarcastic, she’s just cynical and disrespectful with little reason. She’s obviously intelligent, but lacks the willpower to explore on her own and as a result, her character is apathetic and bored. I found [more . . .]

Mar 5, 2014: I initially had reservations regarding Ghost Touch when I read the tagline "every night is a one-night stand," which I soon found is very misleading. I was hooked immediately by the intensely personal story of someone no one can remember, exploring the concepts of identity, morality, and isolation in a mature and thought-provoking way. The character of Rainey has been deeply scarred by events in her past and cursed with a gift she can’t control. She’s a very interesting character who I am very eager to see more of.

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Feb 27, 2014: Symbiote is an interesting one. The main concept is one I’ve seen done before, but here us taken to the logical extreme, exploring the environmental, political, social, and technological ramifications of a society gifted with hyper intelligent symbiotes. Symbiotes is highly recommended for those who don’t like waiting long for updates, because it updates very nearly every day, sometimes even twice a day.

That said, the story does have a few reoccurring problems. The main character, Bob and Frank, is almost [more . . .]

Feb 18, 2014: A kingdom struggles to adapt to the recent loss of magic, with starvation rampant and the population scared. An heir struggles to get by in a camp of refugees who are scraping out a living in a dwindling time.

When I start any series, I strive to go in with expectations high. It’s a rare story that I can’t give the benefit of a doubt, and I don’t tend to review those stories. If and when I find that those expectations [more . . .]

Feb 17, 2014: This is a story for those who don’t mind doing a bit of waiting. It’s a once-monthly tale of Lex, a martial artist with a past and abilities bordering on superhuman. That’s okay, because she’s just gotten herself mixed up with a job at an agency that wants someone like her.

This story differs from conventional superhuman storytelling in a number of ways so far. If you go into it with high expectations of lots of action, exciting fight scenes, superheroes [more . . .]