Monthly Archives: October 2012

Review: ‘Let’s Play God’ #1

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Originally published at October 25, 2012 Let’s Play God #1 is a stylish murder mystery laden with red herrings, possible suspects, and tons of deep-buried secrets. Readers will dive into an urban world filled with rapid-fire dialogue and punk rock music. This is a clever whodunit that makes it interesting to guess who the killer […]

Review: ‘Hellraiser’ #19

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Originally Published at Bloody-Disgusting.com on October 24, 2012 There is something visually disturbing on almost every page of Hellraiser #19. The story arc is layered with subplots and the illustrations are eerily atmospheric. This “Hellraiser” series continues to be an ambitious effort. Back at the helm, Clive Barker maintains his original vision of terror and gore […]

Review: ‘Cyber Force’ #1

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Originally published at Bloody-Disgusting.com on October 18, 2012 Cyber Force #1 offers an updated re-imagination of the sci-fi and action team of mutants that dominated during the first wave of Image Comics. With an engaging visual style and the fast-paced story the first issue offers a fun action introduction to the series. After a successful […]

Review: ‘Valentine Vol. 1: Ice Death’

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Published at Bloody-Disgusting.com on October 16, 2012 A solid effort in combining horror, adventure, and fantasy, Valentine Vol.1: Ice Death steadily shows promise of an epic narrative and visual style. Each chapter delivers on the cliff-hangers, twist after twist, taking the narrative in surprisingly different directions. Valentine, originally published as a digital comic, is now available […]

[NYCC ’12] Vertigo Panel: Scott Snyder Working On New Horror Series Called ‘The Wake’

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Originally published at Bloody-Disgusting.com on October 12, 2012 Scott Snyder and Rafael Alburquerque will be taking a definite break from “American Vampire” after issue #34. They will be getting ahead of the series, which will time jump to the ’60s. During the hiatus, Snyder will be working on The Wake with artist Sean Murphy. Snyder […]

Review: ‘I, Vampire Vol.1: Tainted Love’

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Originally published at Bloody Disgusting on Oct. 4, 2012 Readers will be thirsting for more after they get their hands on I, Vampire Vol. 1: Tainted Love. Whether Joshua Hale Fialkov writes a romantically dramatic or action-packed scene, Andrea Sorrentino’s illustrations are always excellently rendered to compliment the story. Though I have not read any of […]

Review: ‘Creepy Comics’ #10 The Lovecraft Edition

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Originally published at Bloody Disgusting on Oct. 4, 2012 Creepy #10 is an endearing collective tribute to H.P. Lovecraft, one of the most influential and greatest horror authors. This issue contains a series of Lovecraftian tales that dive headfirst into the macabre and suspense. Each creative team-up finds inventive ways of bringing Lovecraft’s famous name […]

Review: ‘American Vampire’ Vol. 4

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Originally published at Bloody Disgusting on October 01, 2012 Wonderfully entertaining and amazingly action-packed, American Vampire Vol. 4 is the same gripping roller-coaster ride we’ve all come to expect from Scott Snyder. “American Vampire” offers all the action, suspense, and thrills you could ever hope for in a vampire tale. Snyder forgoes all vampirism cliches, […]

Review: ‘The Milkman Murders’ HC

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Originally published at Bloody Disgusting on September 27, 2012 Wickedly uncompromising and brutally candid, The Milkman Murders is a hard-hitting tale about the dark side of modern suburban life. The shock value alone on the first few pages is a real eye-opener to the world of real life terror. Now available as a hardcover edition, […]

Review: ‘The Goon’ #42

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Originally published at Bloody Disgusting on September 26, 2012 The Goon #42 crackles with sheer joy over its witty sense of humor and pulpy storytelling. Weird, crazy, and entertaining – these are all the perfect words to describe Eric Powell’s unforgettable creation. The laugh-out-loud humor has always been what sets Eric Powell’s “The Goon” apart […]