Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 11, 2011 With nonstop brawling action and witty one-liners, HELLBOY: THE FURY #1 (Dark Horse Comics) is a highly entertaining piece of monster extravaganza. After learning more about his true origins, Hellboy unfortunately faces the consequences of losing his left eye. The dead are rising from their graves to […]
“DOC MACABRE” (Graphic Novel Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 5, 2011 Hilarious and over-the-top amusing, horror fans are in for something different with DOC MACABRE (IDW Publishing)! Meet the weirdest kid on the planet and quite possibly the most dangerous person in Los Angeles. Come on over and meet the monster hunter who truly loves his job! This […]
We all scream for “SCREAMLAND”: Part Two
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 5, 2011 Continuing our conversation with SCREAMLAND authors Harold Sipe and Christopher Sebela, begun here. FANGORIA: SCREAMLAND’s horror convention is filled with caricatures of classic horror movies. The Slasher, who has seen better days, resembles a worn-out and beaten Jason Voorhees from FRIDAY THE 13th. Were the character designs […]
We all scream for “SCREAMLAND”: Part One
Originally published at Fangoria.com on June 4, 2011 From Image Comics, SCREAMLAND kicks off its newest volume with a twisted murder and biting horror satire. Movie monsters are struggling in Hollywood after CGI and 3D have become the norm in movies. FANGORIA spoke with authors Harold Sipe (pictured) and Christopher Sebela about how the project […]
“HELLRAISER” #2 (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on May 29th, 2011 Undeniably intense and unsettling, the follow-up issue of HELLRAISER #2 (BOOM! Studios) is a must-read. Bleaker and bloodier, “Pursuit Of The Flesh” grabs its reader’s attention and never lets go. Back in the right hands of its original creator, Clive Barker continues to tell a thrilling new […]
“HACK/SLASH” #4 (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on May 30, 2011 Action-packed and over-the-top bloody, HACK/SLASH #4 (Image Comics) is a knockout installment to this spectacular horror series. Vlad, the gentle giant, is no longer interested in being the sidekick of slasher slayer Cassie Hack. These two partners can no longer count on each other, especially when the […]
“GREEN WAKE” #3 (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on May 29, 2011 In its third installment, GREEN WAKE (Image Comics) brilliantly hits its mark and elevates its material to another level. In a desperate search, a delusional detective just might lose the trail of a brutal killer. Overwhelmed by painful flashbacks, the unstable detective is about to lose his […]
“AMERICAN VAMPIRE” VOL. 2 (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on May 28, 2011 AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 2 (Vertigo Comics) further explores the blood-fueled journey of Skinner Sweet, a new vicious breed of vampire. Skinner has survived through various decades of American history, especially in Las Vegas during the 1930s. In his ceaseless travels, Sweet involves himself with the best and […]
“WITCH DOCTOR” #0 (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on May 22, 2011 WITCH DOCTOR #0 (Skybound) is a superbly smart and riveting medical thriller filled with off-the-wall characters. A delusional doctor has become consumed with the existence of the supernatural. He will take any reckless step to prove his point, even if it means putting his medical team in […]
“TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE” #3 (Comic Review)
Orginally published at Fangoria.com on May 21, 2011 TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE #3 (IDW Publishing) is absolutely a knockout hit for comic book buffs! Something has gone horribly wrong with the manufactured vampire drink, Tru Blood. The poisoned liquid spikes up the vampire’s adrenaline uncontrollably, letting the bloodsuckers run on a rampage. The ensemble cast […]