Bill Tortolini
In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card #4
The cover: The title character “Wild Card” commands this month’s cover from Carlos Gomez and Mohan. This is the second cover in this series’ history where Harry Dresden doesn’t appear on the cover and it’s fitting,...August 3, 2016 2404 0In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card #3
The cover: I think this is a first for a Dresden comic book: no Harry Dresden on the cover. That’s fine, because the wizard isn’t in much of this issue, given his tete-a-tete with Lara Raith...July 10, 2016 2394 0In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card #2
The cover: Harry Dresden is not looking good. He’s on this knees, obviously winded or beaten. His staff is still in his hand, and its runes are glowing, so that means he’s powering it up for...June 7, 2016 2521 0In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card #1
The cover: Harry’s staff and ring are glowing in an alley. Thomas has got his back with a knife that’s almost a machete, while Murphy is before him with her gun ready. Emerging from the other...May 19, 2016 2359 0In Review: Delete #2
The cover: There’s been a major change in one of the leads since last issue: Spencer has a pistol, and he’s firing it like mad at some foe beyond the cover’s scope. The look of intensity...April 17, 2016 1786 0In Review: Delete #1
The cover: A pair of covers to seek out on this premiere issue. The Standard cover is illustrated by Amanda Conner and colored by Paul Mounts. It features handyman Spencer holding mute Kalina above the snow...January 7, 2016 2717 0Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #5
The cover: Stjepan Sejic continues to provide covers for this series and this one has quite a bit of action. The wizard that’s been causing all the problems in this storyline yells in rage as his inner...June 30, 2015 2966 0In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #4
The cover: Harry Dresden is following faithful pooch Mouse through the underground corridors of Chicago, followed closely by apprentice Molly Carpenter. None of the characters look happy to be going through the tunnels, with Molly looking...June 6, 2015 2046 0In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #3
The cover: This was the closing scene from last issue’s cliffhanger. A magical goo has attached itself to Molly Carpenter’s face and she can’t get it off. The shelves and bricks behind her indicate she’s in...April 20, 2015 3270 0In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #2
The cover: Harry’s using his staff to keep this series’ supernatural being from smothering him with one of its mucky hands. I like how the monster is so big it doesn’t fit on the entire cover....March 17, 2015 1664 0In Review: Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Down Town #1
The cover: This is the way to begin a series! Outstanding cover by Stjepan Sejic of Harry Dresden looking shocked as he gazes down at something. His staff crackles with fiery energy. Next to him, crouched...February 21, 2015 2075 0