Kathleen Tonner

Kathleen is a passionate writer from sunny Central Florida. She's worked with many online publications in the past writing hundreds of articles for them. When she’s not being the voice of a generation, she indulges in all the nerdy things in life like comics, video games, and D&D.
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REVIEW: DC's Wonder Woman Historia #3

In defiance of the cosmic order, the goddesses of the Greek pantheon, led by Hera, created the Amazons. Gifted with great and terrible powers, the Amazons invoked the wrath of the gods when they shed blood in Apollo's temple and set in motion a battle even the warrior race couldn't have anticipated. Hippolyta is faced with the possibility of the death, ruin, and destruction of everything and everyone she loves. When the inevitable arrives, she'll need divine intervention to save her people. But
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REVIEW: Marvel's Murderworld: Spider-Man #1

Following the events of last month's Murderworld: Avengers #1, Murderworld: Spider-Man #1 has arrived in all its gory glory, with writing duo Ray Fawkes and Jim Zub at the helm. Artist Farid Karami and colorist Chris Sotomayor are stepping into the series, with VC's Corey Petit resuming his work on letters. A fresh take on the 1989 X-Men special Madness in Murderworld, Fawkes and Zub have revamped "Arcade's multi-million-dollar complex, designed to look like everyone's fondest fantasy of a fun-w
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REVIEW: Star Wars High Republic: The Blade #1

In Phase I of Star Wars: The High Republic, Porter Engle was introduced as a venerated Jedi Master and master cook in Charles Soule's Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi. However, even from Porter's first introduction, Soule hinted that Porter had a tragic past that sharply contrasted with the jolly Jedi Master he had become. As the second phase delves further into the past, a younger Porter's adventures and heartbreaks provide more important connections between both phases of the su
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REVIEW: BOOM! Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #1

The heroes in a half shell and the teenagers with attitude are back for a brand-new action-packed miniseries. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #1 by writer Ryan Parrott, artist Dan Mora, colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire combines the forces of these two juggernaut franchises for a second time. Naturally, most fans hope that lightning will strike twice with this magical pairing of heroic teams. They're in luck, as this issue features a story of beloved ch
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REVIEW: Dark Horse Comics' Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves #1

Jaskier may sing about Geralt's glory and implore good folks to loosen their purse strings, but the realities of monster hunting are far less glamorous. As the bard's songs turn the White Wolf's capers into tales of myths and legends, CD Projekt Red creative and Witcher comic book scribe tackles fairy tales with a dark twist. Published by Dark Horse Comics, Witcher: The Ballad of Two Wolves #1 tells a dark tale about a werewolf on the prowl. Written by Bartosz Sztybor, the issue features artwork
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REVIEW: IDW's Star Trek Strange New Worlds: The Illyrian Enigma #1

IDW has been publishing Star Trek comics for a few years, but this week sees the first tie-in to the newest, critically acclaimed series, Strange New Worlds. Set immediately after the events of season 1, The Illyrian Enigma #1 explores the crew of the Enterprise's reaction to the events of the finale. More than just a tie-in, the series promises to enrich the events of the television series with a script by Strange New Worlds' co-executive producer Kirsten Beyer and longtime Trek comics writer M
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REVIEW: Image Comics' I Hate Fairyland #2

I Hate Fairyland #1, by writer Skottie Young, artist Brett Bean, colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu, and letterer Nate Piekos, reintroduced readers to Gert and set the stage for her return to Fairyland. Now Issue #2 is all about inverting expectations. The first issue delivered a promising concept -- what happens to someone like Dorothy from Wizard of Oz after they return from a fantasy land and reintegrate into the normal world? While Oz, Wonderland, or -- in this case -- Fairyland can seem fun on
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REVIEW: DC's Batman vs. Robin #4

Mark Waid introduced readers to the Devil Nezha for the first time in his recent Batman/Superman: World's Finest run, when Batman outwitted the monster and imprisoned him for good, or so he thought. Now Nezha has returned to make the Caped Crusader's life a living hell, using Damian Wayne as his conduit for chaos. Bruce, thin on allies and resources, musters up all his courage and confidence for a head-on battle, which he is utterly unprepared for. Written by Mark Waid with artwork from Mahmud A
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REVIEW: Marvel's Mary Jane and Black Cat #1

Reunited after their debut team-up comic earlier this year, Peter Parker's on/off love interests are joining forces again in Mary Jane & Black Cat #1. Written by stalwart Black Cat writer Jed MacKay, with art by Vincenzo Carratú, colors by Brian Reber, and letters by VC's Ariana Maher, the Dark Web event has kicked off with a demonic army wreaking havoc in New York City. Also included as a complementary little Christmas gift is the short bonus comic "The Mask of Doctor Doom," created by MacKay a
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REVIEW: Marvel's Dark Web: Ms. Marvel #1

The clones of the Marvel universe have banded together to take what they think is rightfully theirs. Ben Reilly, formerly the Scarlet Spider, leads limbo's demonic forces into New York City for the Goblin Queen, Madelyne Pryor. Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, endeavors to protect her fellow New Yorkers from the hostile, otherworldly invaders. Amazing Spider-Man #15 gave fans a glimpse of her adventure, but this one-shot gives Kamala a chance to step into the spotlight. Written by Sabir Pirzada with
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REVIEW: DC's Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7

A new DC Universe is dawning, and the Darkness left behind by Pariah continues to ravage the world. The Justice League are back, joining their children, protogés, successors, and mentees for the fight of their lives. Writer Joshua Williamson, artists Daniel Sampere, Jack Herbert, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Cam Smith, and Rafa Sandoval, colorists Alejandro Sánchez, Alex Guimarães, Romulo Farajdo Jr., and Matt Herms, and letterer Tom Napolitano join forces in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 to deliver
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REVIEW: DC's Nightwing #99

Before Dick Grayson celebrates his 100th issue, he needs to face someone from his past whom he would rather never see again. Written by Tom Taylor, with art by Bruno Redondo, Geraldo Borges, and Caio Filipe, colored by Adriano Lucas, and lettered by Wes Abbott, Nightwing #99 examines the power balance of Blüdhaven. Unfortunately, crime just doesn't take a day off. Blockbuster is gone, but Blüdhaven is far from being free of its criminal element. Much like Gotham, this city is full of crime fami
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REVIEW: Boom! Studios' Wynd: The Throne in the Sky #5

Wynd: The Throne in the Sky #5, the conclusion of the highly anticipated second arc, is here -- with the fate of the mythical world of Esseriel hanging in the balance as humans, vampyres, and faeries clash at the legendary City of Four Winds. The story, created by writer James Tynion IV and artist Michael Dialynas with lettering by AndWorld Design, has developed vastly from Wynd's beginnings as a secretly weirdblooded boy in human society to the scope of a fully-fledged fantasy epic. Now Wynd an
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REVIEW: Image Comics' Vanish #4

Image Comics' Vanish #4 continues to be the antithesis of Harry Potter, as it proves that stylized violence and magic go hand in hand in Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman's fantastical superhero story. Written by Cates, penciled by Stegman, inked by JP Mayer, colored by Sonia Oback, and lettered by John J. Hill, the new issue continues to ask questions about Oliver Harrison's methods and who the real heroes and villains are. Oliver continues to smash his way through Vanish's squad. In this issue, he
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REVIEW: BOOM! Studio's Specs #2

Kenny and Ted's normal teenage lives are spiraling out of control thanks to a pair of x-ray glasses that makes their wishes a reality -- whether they like it or not. Written by David M. Booher and drawn by Chris Shehan, with colors by Roman Stevens and Jim Campbell on letters, Specs #2 continues to weave an eerie supernatural tale. Specs #2 picks up immediately where the first issue leaves off, with the protagonists dealing with the consequences of a wish gone awry. With a school bully missing
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REVIEW: IDW Publishing's TMNT: The Armageddon Game - The Alliance #2

The Rat King has gathered his team of villains before announcing the start of the Armageddon games, which puts him at an unfair advantage. Although late, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are trying to cover as much ground as possible, looking for allies far and wide in other dimensions. The previous issue focused on Shredder's granddaughter, Karai, who takes a page from the Rat King's playbook and tries to build her alliance. TMNT: The Armageddon Game - The Alliance #2 from IDW Publishing makes
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REVIEW: Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man #15

When missing memories fracture Ben Reilly's mind and send him over the edge, he answers the call of limbo, where he meets the Goblin Queen, Madelyne Pryor. Sensing a kindred spirit borne out of feeling dejected as clones of better heroes, the two team up. Ben, now taking the name Chasm, has set his eyes on destroying Spider-Man and consuming his soul. Dark Web is a multi-title crossover event that pits Peter and Ben against each other once more. Written by Zeb Wells with art from Ed McGuinness,
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REVIEW: Marvel's Deadpool #2

The Merc with a Mouth is back with a bigger mouthful than normal, thanks to the Carnage Symbiote living in his body. Chosen by the Harrower as an unwilling host, assigned by the Atelier to kill Dr. Octopus, partnered with Lady Deathstrike, and crushing hard on Dr. Valentine Vuong, Deadpool has his hands full -- all four of them! Written by Alyssa Wong, with art by Martin Coccolo, colors by Neeraj Menon, and letters by VC's Joe Sabino, Deadpool #2, entitled "Comrades at Arms (and Arms and Arms),
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REVIEW: DC's Batman Spawn #1

There are few comic book characters with reputations as impressive as Batman and Spawn. The two characters have truly gripped readers' imaginations for decades. With backstories soaked in tragedy and darkness, Batman and Spawn have become some of the most recognizable characters in contemporary comic book history. The first time these characters met was nearly 20 years ago in a one-shot written by Frank Miller, with art by Todd McFarlane, published by Image Comics. Now they once again share the
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REVIEW: DC's Batman Incorporated #3

Someone is killing off Batman and Ghost-Maker's mentors one by one, and all the clues point toward Ghost-Maker. Batman Incorporated has taken point in the murder investigations and now reconciles with the fact that their prime suspect is their leader. But the real enemy is a figure from Ghost-Maker's past. Written by Ed Brisson with illustrations from John Timms, colors from Rex Lokus, and letters from Clayton Cowles, Batman Incorporated #3 reveals the backstory of one of Ghost-Maker's earliest
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