Sayantan Gayen
539 articles published since July 30, 2021
About Sayantan Gayen
Sayantan (he/him) is a comic book fan based in India who loves good storytelling more than anything else. His power to bore people to death with Kaiju lore is only rivaled by his love for The Lord of the Rings. He has a Master's Degree in Energy Tech. and loves to watch soccer. You can find him on Twitter: @SaynGayen
REVIEW: DC's Wonder Woman #1
In a politically charged debut issue from Tom King, Wonder Woman goes from hero to fugitive when the US outlaws Amazonian immigrants overnight.
Cryptids Come Out Of Hiding In AHOY Comics' Latest Anthology
In an interview with CBR, creators from Project: Cryptid talk about their work on the anthology that sets off AHOY's fifth anniversary celebrations.
When Did Spider-Man Comics Get So Dark?
The amount of grief and loss present in Spider-Man's modern comics may feel shocking, but Peter Parker's had dark comics for quite some time.
REVIEW: Marvel's Avengers Inc. #1
Once the founding member of the Avengers, the Wasp steps into a new role when the death of an old enemy rouses suspicion and unease.
REVIEW: DC's Batman and Robin #1
Batman and Robin #1 soars high with flashy fights without much substance. But there's heart in the story and enough time to get the readers riled up.
Why Human Target Needs an Ongoing Comic Title
Tom King's acclaimed Human Target series brings new eyes to Christopher Chance's escapades. An ongoing title could be the way forward.
REVIEW: Marvel's Silver Surfer Rebirth: Legacy #1
Silver Surfer is now a mentor to a young Genis-Vell, but trouble soon finds them in the latest tale from Ron Marz and Ron Lin's reunion.
Superman's Greatest Weakness Isn't Actually Kryptonite
Kryptonite may be famous for being Superman's most well-known weakness, but it isn't the Man of Steel's greatest deficiency.
Knight Terrors Proved That Even Batman Has Limits
Batman survived DC Comics' Knight Terrors thanks to Deadman and Wesley Dodds but his body paid the price. Did he learn anything from his downfall?
REVIEW: Marvel's Moon Knight Annual #1
Moon Knight and the South Korean superhero Taegukgi fight as puppets in Agatha Harkness' twisted contest in 2023's Moon Knight Annual.
REVIEW: DC's Action Comics Presents: Doomsday Special #1
Supergirl and the Martian Manhunter go to Hell to face off against the monstrous Doomsday but find one thing lacking in their endeavor: Hope.
How Hypnosis Became Marvel's Strangest Power
Hypnosis may not seem like much of a superpower, but Marvel Comics supervillains used it to control minds and rewrite reality for decades.
REVIEW: Image Comics' The Schlub #1
The Schlub #1 unleashes mayhem when disgruntled dentist who gets into a "Freaky Friday" situation with the world's strongest superhero.
Aliens Vs. Predator Needs a Comeback – And Marvel Can Make it Happen
Once the crown jewel of Dark Horse Comics, The Aliens vs. Predator franchise could be the next big thing for Marvel Comics, sooner rather than later.
REVIEW: Marvel's Immortal Thor #1
Thor is keeping the peace in all realms, as is his duty as king, but something dark festers in the Outyards as mysterious figures make their moves.
How Matt Wagner Turned Two Golden Age Batman Comics into Modern Masterpieces
Matt Wagner's reimagining of Batman's Golden Age era adventures not only adds to the Caped Crusader's mythos but also creates a timeless epic.
REVIEW: DC's The Penguin #0
Catwoman helps execute Penguin's last will and testament but finds something dark happening behind the scenes that can tilt Gotham's power balance.
REVIEW: Image Comics' The Cull #1
Five friends decide to visit their local beach before dawn to shoot a film, but their little expedition unravels a whole new world of monstrosities.
Patrick Horvath Uses The Cute And Cuddly To Cover Up The Gruesome World Of Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees
In an interview with CBR, Patrick Horvath talks about his latest project that peers into the sinister mind of a serial killer through unusual means.
REVIEW: DC's Superman 2023 Annual
Superman 2023 Annual shows a hectic day in the life of Daily Planet reporters and the risks they take to bring quality news to the table.