Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
This arc has grown on me a little. Yes, it’s been a little mixed quality wise, but then again almost any central story told through multiple side tales always is. I quite like the ‘framing sequence with stories leading off it’ style, like the old DC horror comics for example. Instead of a host introducing each story though we have had the framing sequence of Peter’s interview for possible promotion to detective, during which he is sharing previous cases to his interviewer. Last issue’s story was especially good, taking detective noir to 1960′s Slough, a good tale told with tongue firmly in cheek.
This is the last story in the Detective Stories arc, and it is quite fitting that Lesley May features. Lesley, Peter’s previous partner who went bad after being disfigured,...
This arc has grown on me a little. Yes, it’s been a little mixed quality wise, but then again almost any central story told through multiple side tales always is. I quite like the ‘framing sequence with stories leading off it’ style, like the old DC horror comics for example. Instead of a host introducing each story though we have had the framing sequence of Peter’s interview for possible promotion to detective, during which he is sharing previous cases to his interviewer. Last issue’s story was especially good, taking detective noir to 1960′s Slough, a good tale told with tongue firmly in cheek.
This is the last story in the Detective Stories arc, and it is quite fitting that Lesley May features. Lesley, Peter’s previous partner who went bad after being disfigured,...
- 9/15/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
This Detective Stories arc is a bit of a mixed bag so far. It is interesting in the sense we are getting snapshots of past cases, and of past relationships, notably that with previous partner Lesley May. Not so good in the sense it all feels a little too loose, the detective interview ‘glue’ holding these very different stories together just not quite strong enough. Rivers of London is never really bad of course, just sometimes it is exceptional, and it is very noticeable when it just comes across as good.
So, as mentioned, in the course of Peter’s application for promotion to Detective he is discussing previous cases in his interview. The first two have been reasonably interesting, showcasing Peter’s policing skills as much as his magical ones. This case is one from...
This Detective Stories arc is a bit of a mixed bag so far. It is interesting in the sense we are getting snapshots of past cases, and of past relationships, notably that with previous partner Lesley May. Not so good in the sense it all feels a little too loose, the detective interview ‘glue’ holding these very different stories together just not quite strong enough. Rivers of London is never really bad of course, just sometimes it is exceptional, and it is very noticeable when it just comes across as good.
So, as mentioned, in the course of Peter’s application for promotion to Detective he is discussing previous cases in his interview. The first two have been reasonably interesting, showcasing Peter’s policing skills as much as his magical ones. This case is one from...
- 8/16/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Multiple "Doctors" collide in Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension from Titan Comics! Continue reading for release details, the Doctor Who Comics Day worldwide event, and four alternative covers!
Press Release: New York – May 23, 2017 – Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor is battling the universe’s darkest forces in the latest season of Doctor Who currently airing Saturdays at 9/8c on BBC America in the U.S., and at 9 p.m. Et on Space in Canada – but, the menace continues for the Doctor on August 30, 2017 with the multi-Doctor storyline, Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, from Titan Comics!
This Alpha issue kick-starts Titan’s Doctor Who Comics Day global event (Saturday September 2, 2017) and continues in the Ninth Doctor special that same week - so retailers are encouraged to sign up and stock up for the celebrations.
Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, is an epic event – comprised of eight chapters over three...
Press Release: New York – May 23, 2017 – Peter Capaldi’s Twelfth Doctor is battling the universe’s darkest forces in the latest season of Doctor Who currently airing Saturdays at 9/8c on BBC America in the U.S., and at 9 p.m. Et on Space in Canada – but, the menace continues for the Doctor on August 30, 2017 with the multi-Doctor storyline, Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, from Titan Comics!
This Alpha issue kick-starts Titan’s Doctor Who Comics Day global event (Saturday September 2, 2017) and continues in the Ninth Doctor special that same week - so retailers are encouraged to sign up and stock up for the celebrations.
Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension, is an epic event – comprised of eight chapters over three...
- 5/25/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Titan Comics have revealed details on the next series of books – and the variant covers for the first issue – in the Rivers of London series (following Rivers of London: Night Witch and Rivers of London: Black Mould), Rivers of London: Detective Stories – four self-contained magical crime stories set in the world of the bookstore sensation.
The debut issue of Rivers of London: Detective Stories by series creator Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel (Doctor Who), with stunning art by Lee Sullivan, comes with five covers inspired by the world’s greatest detective TV shows – including The Wire, Law & Order, Luther, CSI and The Nice Guys!
These special covers were created by Mack Chater (Briggs Land), Lee Sullivan (Rivers of London), Andrea Broccardo (Civil War II: X-Men) & Barbara Nosenzo, Emma Viecelli (Doctor Who) and Caspar Wijngaard (Assassin’s Creed).
Rivers Of London: Detective Stories #1 (Of 4)
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan...
The debut issue of Rivers of London: Detective Stories by series creator Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel (Doctor Who), with stunning art by Lee Sullivan, comes with five covers inspired by the world’s greatest detective TV shows – including The Wire, Law & Order, Luther, CSI and The Nice Guys!
These special covers were created by Mack Chater (Briggs Land), Lee Sullivan (Rivers of London), Andrea Broccardo (Civil War II: X-Men) & Barbara Nosenzo, Emma Viecelli (Doctor Who) and Caspar Wijngaard (Assassin’s Creed).
Rivers Of London: Detective Stories #1 (Of 4)
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan...
- 3/17/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Colour by Luis Guerrero | Published by Titan Comics
This story arc has so far been outstanding stuff. Full of fabulously snarky dialogue, police procedural, magic, and a generous dose of humour and tongue firmly planted in cheek. The black mould of the title is a supernatural substance, a ‘class war evil supernatural black fungus’ as Sahra Guleed, Peter Grants colleague, amusingly calls it. Why so? The black mould only seems to be targeting the rich and heartless, and also only in buildings owned by the Wellcome Matt company. We left Peter at the end of last issue investigating one of those properties, with the small matter of a gang of thugs coming at him.
Peter of course is nothing if not resourceful, and a little dip in his bag of magic sorts out those thugs… as well as a well...
This story arc has so far been outstanding stuff. Full of fabulously snarky dialogue, police procedural, magic, and a generous dose of humour and tongue firmly planted in cheek. The black mould of the title is a supernatural substance, a ‘class war evil supernatural black fungus’ as Sahra Guleed, Peter Grants colleague, amusingly calls it. Why so? The black mould only seems to be targeting the rich and heartless, and also only in buildings owned by the Wellcome Matt company. We left Peter at the end of last issue investigating one of those properties, with the small matter of a gang of thugs coming at him.
Peter of course is nothing if not resourceful, and a little dip in his bag of magic sorts out those thugs… as well as a well...
- 12/23/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Colour by Luis Guerrero | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue, the first of this new ‘Black Mould’ storyline was an absolute cracker. None of the story arcs have disappointed of course, but this really had the feel of a creative team hitting its stride, with a perfect grasp on both character and story. I love the way they can make magic seem so mundane, just another skill certain people have. Like juggling. Ok, more impressive than juggling, but you often forget Peter is a trainee wizard. The focus on Peter’s colleague and kind of sidekick Sahra Guleed last issue was very welcome, as she has as nice a line in sarcasm and black humour as Peter does. Thinking about it, so does their boss Inspector Nightingale. Must be the job.
The Black Mould of the title refers to a...
Last issue, the first of this new ‘Black Mould’ storyline was an absolute cracker. None of the story arcs have disappointed of course, but this really had the feel of a creative team hitting its stride, with a perfect grasp on both character and story. I love the way they can make magic seem so mundane, just another skill certain people have. Like juggling. Ok, more impressive than juggling, but you often forget Peter is a trainee wizard. The focus on Peter’s colleague and kind of sidekick Sahra Guleed last issue was very welcome, as she has as nice a line in sarcasm and black humour as Peter does. Thinking about it, so does their boss Inspector Nightingale. Must be the job.
The Black Mould of the title refers to a...
- 11/16/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Colour by Luis Guerrero | Published by Titan Comics
The Rivers of London books are fast becoming among my favourites currently being published. Well written and drawn, great characters and stories with a nice blend of humour and action, and dipping in and out of different genres as and when required. Bit of police procedural here, bit of magic there, a little dash of noir. Like I said, fun. The last story arc was especially fun because, Russian witches and fake woodland sprites aside, it started to develop the character of Lesley May, previously Peter Grant’s partner but now working with Peter’s enemy The Faceless Man. Peter of course is an office for The Metropolitan Police and, er, a trainee wizard. You knew that right?
This story arc, amusingly titled ‘Black Mould’ (hey, even I can’t fight that...
The Rivers of London books are fast becoming among my favourites currently being published. Well written and drawn, great characters and stories with a nice blend of humour and action, and dipping in and out of different genres as and when required. Bit of police procedural here, bit of magic there, a little dash of noir. Like I said, fun. The last story arc was especially fun because, Russian witches and fake woodland sprites aside, it started to develop the character of Lesley May, previously Peter Grant’s partner but now working with Peter’s enemy The Faceless Man. Peter of course is an office for The Metropolitan Police and, er, a trainee wizard. You knew that right?
This story arc, amusingly titled ‘Black Mould’ (hey, even I can’t fight that...
- 10/25/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
Rather like the first ‘Rivers’ limited series, Rivers of London: Night Witch has been a solid read. Sometimes perhaps promising a little more than it ultimately delivered, but usually maintaining a good balance between telling the main story and interweaving those plot threads that will pay off down the line. I also like the fact that the series is as readable to someone who hasn’t read the books as it is to longtime fans. This being the final issue of this arc, and also titled ‘Sacrifice’, I expecting the series to go out with a bang, but the creators proved to be more subtle than that, and the story ultimately more satisfying.
My very speedy recap (hey, read the previous reviews!), tells you that Thomas Nightingale, PC Peter Grant’s boss, has been kidnapped by...
Rather like the first ‘Rivers’ limited series, Rivers of London: Night Witch has been a solid read. Sometimes perhaps promising a little more than it ultimately delivered, but usually maintaining a good balance between telling the main story and interweaving those plot threads that will pay off down the line. I also like the fact that the series is as readable to someone who hasn’t read the books as it is to longtime fans. This being the final issue of this arc, and also titled ‘Sacrifice’, I expecting the series to go out with a bang, but the creators proved to be more subtle than that, and the story ultimately more satisfying.
My very speedy recap (hey, read the previous reviews!), tells you that Thomas Nightingale, PC Peter Grant’s boss, has been kidnapped by...
- 10/6/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
This August, Titan Comics is thrilled to team with NBA All-star and Polymath legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for Mycroft Holmes and the Apocalypse Handbook: a brand new standalone comic book adventure that uncovers the secrets of the elder Holmes brother.
Kareem’s passion for the character is evident, having already written a novel based around Mycroft. His Mycroft Holmes novel published in September 2015 to critical applause. Described by Academy Award winning screenwriter Robert Towne (Chinatown) as “beautifully written and full of intrigue,” the novel garnered high profile media attention around the globe with pieces appearing in Entertainment Weekly, Time Magazine, The Guardianand The London Times, and many more. Covering the announcement, The New York Times noted Abdul-Jabbar’s numerous credits even “rival [that of] Conan Doyle himself.”
An all-new adventure, The Apocalypse Handbook sees the diffident, brilliant Mycroft pulled into a globe-spanning adventure at the behest of Queen Victoria and a secret organization...
Kareem’s passion for the character is evident, having already written a novel based around Mycroft. His Mycroft Holmes novel published in September 2015 to critical applause. Described by Academy Award winning screenwriter Robert Towne (Chinatown) as “beautifully written and full of intrigue,” the novel garnered high profile media attention around the globe with pieces appearing in Entertainment Weekly, Time Magazine, The Guardianand The London Times, and many more. Covering the announcement, The New York Times noted Abdul-Jabbar’s numerous credits even “rival [that of] Conan Doyle himself.”
An all-new adventure, The Apocalypse Handbook sees the diffident, brilliant Mycroft pulled into a globe-spanning adventure at the behest of Queen Victoria and a secret organization...
- 5/18/2016
- by Michael Connally
- LRMonline.com
Here’s your first fully coloured look inside forthcoming Rivers of London: Night Witch #1 written by Ben Aaronovich (Remembrance of the Daleks, Rivers of London novels) and Andrew Cartmel (Written in Dead Wax) with art by Lee Sullivan (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd) and Luis Guerrero (Doctor Who, The Troop). If you haven’t seen the covers, click here for a preview.
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon a job for full-time police constable and part-time wizard, Peter Grant.
Rivers Of London: Night Witch #1
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan
Publisher: Titan Comics
Page Count: 32Pp
Format: Softcover
Price: $3.99
Release Date: March 16 2016...
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon a job for full-time police constable and part-time wizard, Peter Grant.
Rivers Of London: Night Witch #1
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan
Publisher: Titan Comics
Page Count: 32Pp
Format: Softcover
Price: $3.99
Release Date: March 16 2016...
- 2/14/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Titan Comics have announced another highly anticipated new Rivers of London mini series, Rivers of London: Night Witch – written by Ben Aaronovich (Remembrance of the Daleks) and Andrew Cartmel (Written in Dead Wax) with art by Lee Sullivan (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd) and Luis Guerrero (Doctor Who, The Troop) – in stores and on digital devices from March 16th 2016.
No sooner has the last mini-series, Body Work, ended than Titan announce another comic, set within the world of the best-selling Rivers of London series. This all-new story is a prequel to the forthcoming novel by Ben Aaronovich, The Hanging Tree.
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon...
No sooner has the last mini-series, Body Work, ended than Titan announce another comic, set within the world of the best-selling Rivers of London series. This all-new story is a prequel to the forthcoming novel by Ben Aaronovich, The Hanging Tree.
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon...
- 12/17/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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