Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 20, 2011 TRUE BLOOD #1 (IDW Publishing), the first issue of a new miniseries, builds a knockout setup for its strong cast of characters. Something has gone horribly wrong with the vampire drink, Tru Blood. This manufactured beverage was supposed to be a synthetic solution to the bloodsucker’s thirst. […]
“NANNY & HANK: RETIREMENT IS HELL” (Graphic Novel Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 20, 2011 NANNY & HANK: RETIREMENT IS HELL (Bluewater Comics) collects the undeniably charming four-issue miniseries. Death, marriage and immortality are all explored with such well-paced drama and laugh-out-loud humor. This is what happens when your everyday Grandma and Grandpa crosses paths with a disgruntled vampire. Just when this […]
“CHEW SCRIPT BOOK” (Book Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 20, 2011 CHEW SCRIPT BOOK (Image Comics) reprints the origin story of Tony Chu, the cannibal detective. What makes this reprint different is that this is the comic book script of the first issue. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how life begins with a final draft. The story […]
“HACK/SLASH” #2 (Comic Review)
originally published at Fangoria.com on March 19, 2011 HACK/SLASH #2 (Image Comics), the newest installment in the latest series, continues to keep readers fully immersed with its multiple plotlines. Vlad, the slasher slayer, is having second thoughts about being Cassie Hack’s loyal sidekick. Plagued with doubts, he just might leave the slasher slaying business. Without […]
“VAMPIRE CHEERLEADERS/PARANORMAL MYSTERY SQUAD Vol. 1” (Graphic Novel Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 12, 2011 VAMPIRE CHEERLEADERS/PARANORMAL MYSTERY SQUAD Vol. 1 (Seven Seas Entertainment) offers a good story of horror and comedy. In the first tale, vampire cheerleaders are running rampant at their local high school. In the following tale, a paranormal mystery squad falls prey to a hungry pack of werewolves. […]
The Real “Mentalist”
Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 12, 2011 In the middle of the stage, there is a glowing eyeball staring at you, the audience member. This bloodshot eyeball is concentrated solely on your most frightening thoughts, your buried secrets, and deepest desires. THE QUANTUM EYE is Sam Eaton‘s undeniably impressive and entertaining exploration into mentalism, […]
“I, ZOMBIE VOL. 1: DEAD TO THE WORLD” (Graphic Novel Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 6, 2011 The I, ZOMBIE VOL. 1: DEAD TO THE WORLD trade paperback (Vertigo Comics, out March 16) collects the fresh and hilarious debut series of Gwen Dylan, the zombie girl detective. This lead heroine must make the most out of her 20-something life, even though she is undead. […]
“SKULLKICKERS VOL. 1: 1000 OPAS AND A DEAD BODY” (Graphic Novel Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 6, 2011 From Image Comics, SKULLKICKERS VOL. 1: 1000 OPAS AND A DEAD BODY is a solid action-packed fantasy adventure. These tough-talking Skullkickers hack and blast their way through legions of the undead, angry werewolves and stealthy assassins. These unstoppable antiheroes take pride in slaughter just for the sake […]
“CHEW” #17 (Comic Review)
Originally published at Fangoria.com on March 5, 2011 CHEW #17 (Image Comics) is an imaginative blend of horror, dark humor and action. A signal from outer space is wrecking havoc on Earth. While the world is falling apart, a flesheating detective is on a manhunt for a murderer. This comic book series is bizarre and […]
“HACK/SLASH” #1 (Comic Review)
Originally published on Feb. 26, 2011 The first issue of the new HACK/SLASH four-issue miniseries from Image Comics opens strongly with a growing cast of supporting characters while weaving in multiple plotlines. Cassie Hack and her loyal sidekick, Vlad, are slasher slayers in the profitable business of saving screaming teenagers. Vlad notices his partner is […]