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Preview: Rick and Morty: Rick’s New Hat SC

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Rick and Morty: Rick’s New Hat TPB

(W) Alex Firer (A) Andrew Dalhouse, Fred C. Stresing, Crank!, Puste

It’s THE comics event of 2021: Rick’s New Hat! No really. It’s a thing. See, there’s a hat. And it’s Rick’s. And it’s NEW. Also, time, space, and reality are unravelling, and nobody seems to care. Collecting issues #1-5 of the hit miniseries.
When Rick and Morty buy the greatest hat in all the multiverse, it attracts an evil so banal that even our intrepid adventurers may not be able to stop it. In true comics-event tradition, this one features everyone from Rick and Morty to Mr. Poopybutthole, Pickle Rick, and MORE. A faux-crossover event from the evil geniuses behind Rick and Morty™ Presents: Birdperson.

Review: Monster Kill Squad #4

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Brett

Monsters are real. This is the team tasked with taking them out. Welcome to the Monster Kill Squad.

Story: Christos Gage, Robert Venditti
Art: Tomas Giorello, Ryan Bodenheim
Color: Andrew Dalhouse, Ulises Arreola
Letterer: Dave Sharpe

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Zeus Comics
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Review: Monster Kill Squad #3

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Brett

Monsters are real. This is the team tasked with taking them out. Welcome to the Monster Kill Squad.

Story: Christos Gage, Matt Kindt
Art: Tomas Giorello
Color: Diego Rodriguez, Andrew Dalhouse
Letterer: Dave Sharpe

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Zeus Comics

Preview: Rick and Morty: Rick’s New Hat TPB

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Rick and Morty: Rick’s New Hat TPB

(W) Alex Firer (A) Andrew Dalhouse, Fred C. Stresing, Crank!, Puste

Review: Pyrate Queen #3

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Brett

Monday Ryan is one of the best pirates on the high seas. This is her story of revenge.

Story: Peter Milligan, Matt Kindt
Art: Adam Pollina, Juan José Ryp
Color: Tamra Bonvillain, Andrew Dalhouse
Letterer: Simon Bowland, Dave Sharpe

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Review: Gunslinger Spawn #2

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Ricardo Denis

Todd McFarlane’s Gunslinger Spawn has been a blast so far, tapping into the raw power of the early Spawn comics all while setting the titular gunslinger as an independent character within its universe. It’s been working quite well, thanks in part to McFarlane’s approach to character development via badass moments drenched in blood and violence.

The star of the show in this new series, though, is Brett Booth’s art. It’s gotten to the point that I can’t imagine anyone else taking on this Spawn other than him. In fact, Booth should draw Gunslinger Spawn till the end of time, and then continue doing so when time starts up again.

Issue #2 starts with the angel vs. gunslinger face-off that closed the first entry. A generations old feud is paving the Gunslinger’s path of destruction as he looks for the relatives of the man that left him to die back in his place of origin. Angels have descended to put a stop to his revenge mission, but they only seem to anger this Spawn even more. Ripped angel wings and shotgun blasts ensue.

The scripting is relentlessly fast-paced, with characters exchanging plot points through snappy banter and doing a fair bit of worldbuilding during action sequences. It keeps the story from feeling heavy-handed, although things feel a bit thin in the narrative department. It might become somewhat more complex as more playing blocks get thrown into the mix, but so far it’s pretty straightforward revenge tale.

Booth’s art on the other hand does wonders to elevate the storytelling, making each panel explode with detail and expression. It’s not enough to just say his work is kinetic. It’s moves and transitions like it has a life of its own. Characters derived from the original Spawn already possess that iconic quality found in the original design. Booth captures with the Gunslinger, but he adds a whole other level of presence to the character that allows him to forge a more unique identity.

Part of what makes this work is how brutal Booth’s pencils can be when capturing the rage and the emotion behind the Gunslinger’s actions. Al Simmons’ Spawn possess those same things, but there’s a sadness to him that shapes his existence differently. Booth’s Gunslinger has tragedy in his backstory, but red hot anger is his emotional anchor. This is a man that breathes heavy and walks with malice in his footsteps. Booth captures that all the time and it’s nothing short of impressive.

Gunslinger Spawn #2 is another great showcase of Brett Booth’s skills and they’re enough to warrant a purchase. The story itself might need a bit more kick to rise to the occasion, especially in the ‘man out of time’ aspects of it where the Gunslinger pokes fun at modern practices (which seems a bit forced), but the necessary elements for success are there. While the story catches up, though, you can just sit back and enjoy the art.

Story: Todd McFarlane Art: Brett Booth
Inks: Adelso Corona Colors: Andrew Dalhouse Lettering: Tom Orzechowski
Story: 7.0 Art: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy for Booth’s art and look for his original pages at conventions!

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a free review copy

Purchase: comiXology – Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW

Review: Monster Kill Squad #2

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Brett

Monsters are real. This is the team tasked with taking them out. Welcome to the Monster Kill Squad.

Story: Christos Gage, Matt Kindt
Art: Tomas Giorello, Juan José Ryp
Color: Diego Rodriguez, Andrew Dalhouse
Letterer: Dave Sharpe

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Preview: Ninjak #4

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

NINJAK #4

Written by JEFF PARKER
Art by BENI LOBEL & JAVIER PULIDO
Colors by ANDREW DALHOUSE
Letters by DAVE SHARPE
Cover A by FERNANDO DAGNINO
Cover B by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
Pre-order Cover by PEDRO ANDREO
On sale OCTBER 13th | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+

Part 4 of “Daylight!”

The truth revealed. Nowhere left to run. A formidable foe strikes first.

The stunning final chapter of Jeff Parker and Javier Pulido’s explosive first story arc.

Gunslinger Spawn Hyped as “Biggest New Character Launch in 30 Years”

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

The NEW and HIGHLY anticipated Gunslinger Spawn series hits comic store shelves this October as part of Todd McFarlane’s ongoing expansion of the Spawn Universe. Much to the excitement of old and new Spawn fans alike, the title is expected to shatter even more comic book records, like the recent King Spawn #1, which sold over a half-million copies. This will be the third number one release that will climb into the #1 spot for orders in less than five months.

Early indications suggest this will be the single biggest monthly comic book launch for a new character in well over 30 years, which includes any superhero publisher, including Marvel and DC Comics.

The new comic title features Gunslinger Spawn, a man out of time who is unwillingly thrust 200 years into the future to the 21st Century. Not only does he have to navigate a new world, but he’ll have to deal with the demons of his past. No one is safe from his vengeance as he heads into battle with guns blazing as he tries to find his way back home.

Acclaimed artist Brett Booth will be the featured artist on this book, with additional art by Philip Tan, Kevin Keane, and Thomas Nachlik, with colors by FCO, Andrew Dalhouse, and others. Gunslinger Spawn #1 will feature covers by a roster of superstar artists: Greg Capullo, John Romita Jr., TonTon Revolver, Booth, McFarlane, and The Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman! McFarlane will take the lead on writing the regular ongoing story, and he and Aleš Kot tackle the back-up tales.

Gunslinger Spawn #1 cover G adds another level of excitement to this new ongoing series. With pencils by Booth and inks by McFarlane, this cover, along with both the King Spawn #1 and The Scorched #1 (releasing in December 2021), interconnects to form one epic work of art.

Gunslinger Spawn #1 includes a 1:250 retailer incentive cover for retailers who order 250 copies. McFarlane will hand-sign and create a unique sequential number for each issue just like he did for the record-breaking King Spawn #1 (based on the Final Order Cutoff total). Each signed Gunslinger Spawn #1 1:250 includes a CGC Certificate of Authenticity that retailers can send in and redeem through CGC to have their books graded. This is the only time McFarlane will sign the Gunslinger Spawn#1 1:250 incentive copy issue.

Additionally, a Gunslinger Spawn #1 1:50 incentive variant cover by Capullo will be offered to retailers who order 50 copies.

For every 250 Gunslinger Spawn #1 issues ordered, retailers will become eligible to order five incentive covers of Gunslinger Spawn #1 by Capullo and one Gunslinger Spawn #1 McFarlane incentive cover.

The Spawn character was first introduced in 1992, to a record-setting of 1.7 million copies that still stands today as the highest-selling, creator-owned comic issue of all time. Published by Image Comics (the third largest comic publisher in North America), the Spawn character also set a record as the longest-running, creator-owned comic on the planet when issue #301 was published in 2019. In August 2021, the newest Spawn Universe title King Spawn #1 sales numbers demolished The Avengers’ record and became a 25-year record-breaking new superhero monthly title launch.

Gunslinger Spawn #1 will be available at comic book shops (48 pages, full color, rated: Teen+, $5.99, premium 10 pt cover stock) and on digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, October 20: