Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 3, 2011 Unbelievably original and downright weird, CHEW #19 (Image Comics) is a terrific perfect blend of horror, sci-fi and crime. A distress signal from outer space is causing major problems on Earth. While the entire world is obsessed with the fiery message in the sky, a flesh-eating detective […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 2, 2011 With the clever setup established, SCREAMLAND #2 (Image Comics) jumps right into the premise and starts off with its murder at a horror convention. What if the possible suspects happen to be an alien, a slasher and a werewolf? When you have a room full of monsters, […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on July 2, 2011 BRIGHTEST DAY AFTERMATH: THE SEARCH FOR SWAMP THING #1 (DC Comics) marks the shocking resurrection of the iconic plant monster. But who is really returning from the grave? Is it the actual creature or the man behind the monster, Dr. Alec Holland? An upcoming war is brewing […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 26, 2011 Both humorous and thrilling, DREAMS OF DARKCHYLDE VOL. 1 (Image Comics) packs all the one-liners, monsters and nonstop action that any comic book fan would want. Unfortunately, the first day of high school brings out the worst in everyone; something Ariel Chylde quickly realizes as she is […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 26, 2011 Ever engrossing with its bizarre plot twists and red herrings, GREEN WAKE #4 (Image Comics) just keeps raising the bar. A grief-stricken detective’s search for a brutal killer and a bloodthirsty monster forces him to revisit painful memories, making it seemingly impossible to escape his town. Author […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 26, 2011 Surprisingly experimental and enjoyable, HACK/SLASH #5 (Image Comics) is a terrific start to a whole new story arc. Beaten and worn from their previous battle, Cassie and Vlad, the slasher slayers, gradually attempt to rebuild their relationship. As they mourn their tragic losses, the two are given […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 26, 2011 GODZILLA: GANGSTERS AND GOLIATHS #1 (IDW Publishing) awesomely pits the unstoppable monster icon against a hard-boiled cop and trigger-happy thugs. Framed for murder, innocent detective Sato unwillingly finds himself stranded on Monster Island. With no food and water, the detective has to survive by himself in the […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 19th, 2011 Horror at its best, THE WALKING DEAD: NO WAY OUT (Image Comics) continues the long-running riveting character drama and compelling survival tale. Even as hope dwindles and characters lose faith, the last thread of humanity struggles to exist in a zombie apocalypse. This volume collects issues #79-84, […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 19, 2011 GRIMM FAIRY TALES: THE DREAM EATER SAGA #1 (Zenescope Entertainment) is an ambitious start to a bleak and grand-scale fantasy adventure. At the beginning of the apocalypse, a group of characters are gathering for the upcoming battle between good and evil. Unprepared for their fight, heroes and […]
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 18th, 2011 WITCH DOCTOR #1 (Skybound), a terrifically stylish and exciting supernatural thriller full of wild ideas sees a maniacal doctor who’s become obsessed with the existence of the paranormal. His medical team tries to keep him in touch with reality, but ultimately fails to stop him, as he […]