Francis Manapul
In Review: Action Comics #994
The covers: Against a white backdrop, Superman steps upon a crescent which fractures into several pieces. Within each piece is an image: his parents, himself as an infant, a flaming skull, and Booster Gold. This image...January 6, 2018 1055 0
In Review: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #34
The covers: Francis Manapul’s Regular cover teases much that’s to be found in this issue. In the foreground is Guy Gardner standing on a flying platform that’s got two blasters on either side of it; it resembles...December 31, 2017 1062 0
In Review: Action Comics #993
The covers: A pair to collect for this fantastic issue. The Regular cover is by Dan Jurgens, Trevor Scott, and Hi-Fi. This is a stunner, with Booster Gold holding back Superman from interfering with Krypton’s destruction....December 17, 2017 1245 0
In Review: Action Comics #992
The covers: Kneeling and holding the broken remains of Oz’s staff, Superman’s cape flays behind him to show a city crumbling, another destroyed by flood, and the people he loves witnessing a devastating explosion. Talk about...November 26, 2017 1235 0
In Review: The Flash #46
The covers: The Flash lies in the street unconscious. This is a recent event, as there is steam rising off his costume and back. The shadows of his four assailants begin to creep over him, his...December 4, 2015 2449 0
In Review: Justice League #45
The covers: The Main cover is by interior artist Francis Manapul. The face of Darkseid is behind a manacled Mister Miracle. Below them is Wonder Woman looking upset, holding a battle axe in each hand. The layout...October 25, 2015 2024 0
In Review: Convergence #4
The cover: Finally, the Variants appear. The Main cover is by Stephen Segovia with Peter Steigerwald. This seems like a sketch. There’s a lot of dead space in the upper left, as if there was supposed...May 2, 2015 2451 0
In Review: Superman #37
The covers: A trio of covers taking you to different adventures with the Man of Steel. The Main cover is by interior artists John Romita, Jr., Klaus Janson, and Laura Martin. It shows Superman trudging away...December 26, 2014 2044 0
In Review: Superman #36
The covers: A threesome should you desire all the covers. The Main cover is by John Romita, Jr., Klaus Janson, and Laura Martin, showing Ulysses beginning to rise into the sky during a downpour, wearing Superman’s...November 29, 2014 2038 0
