Battle Royale: Angels’ Border Adds Horrific New Dimensions to a Japanese Classic [Review]

“Could you kill your best friend?” reads the Battle Royale theatrical poster, summarizing the psychological horror story in one burning question. First published in 1999, Koushun Takami’s novel Battle Royale took place in a Japan under totalitarian rule, where its youngest citizens are subjected to Read More …

Deadshirt Is Reading… Original Angry Empty Infinity Lumber-Hulks

Deadshirt Is Reading… is a weekly feature in which Deadshirt’s staff, contributing writers, and friends-of-the-site offer their thoughts on a diverse array of comics, from name-brand cape titles to creator-owned books to webcomics. Joe Stando is reading… Original Sins #1 (of 5) “Terminus” – Written by Nathan Edmonson, Read More …

Deadshirt Is Reading…Dumb Robots and Good Lawyers

Deadshirt Is Reading… is a weekly feature in which Deadshirt’s staff, contributing writers, and friends-of-the-site offer their thoughts on a diverse array of comics, from name-brand cape titles to creator-owned books to webcomics. Jason Urbanciz is reading… Future’s End #1 Written by Brian Azzarello, Jeff Lemire, Read More …