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Witchblade #1 is a New Spin and Getting a Second Printing

Fans fell in love with Alex Underwood—writer Caitlin Kittredge and artist Roberta Ingranata’s newest Witchblade host—in Witchblade #1‘s fresh spin on the classic comic series. Witchblade was first co-created by Image Comics co-founder and partner, Marc Silvestri, with Brian Haberlin, Michael Turner, and David Wohl, and launched as an all-new series last week to overwhelming critical acclaim. It will be fast-tracked for a second printing in order to keep up with increasing customer demand.

A journalist who thinks she’s seen it all… Underwood is a contemporary character with an already storied past—and an unlikely recipient of the ancient and powerful artifact known as the Witchblade—who immediately captured the imaginations of fans.

This new Witchblade #1 drops readers into the action from page one. Gunned down and left for dead on a New York rooftop, Alex Underwood’s life should have ended there—but instead, at the moment of death, she became host to the Witchblade, a mystical artifact that grants the woman wielding it extraordinary powers. But the power comes with a heavy cost, and Alex finds herself thrust into the center of an unseen battle raging on the snowy streets of NYC. Demons are real and walking among humans, and every one of them is intent on taking out the Witchblade’s newest host before she becomes too strong to kill. But the artifact chose Alex for a reason—and she’s not going down without a fight.

Witchblade #1, 2nd printing (Diamond Code NOV178001) and Witchblade #2 (Diamond Code NOV170871) will be available on Wednesday, January 10th. The final order cutoff deadline for comics retailers is Monday, December 18th.

Review: Witchblade #1

“LIFE AFTER,” Part One Gunned down and left for dead on a New York rooftop, Alex Underwood’s life should have ended there—but instead, at the moment of death, she became host to the Witchblade, a mystical artifact that grants the woman wielding it extraordinary powers. But the power comes with a heavy cost, and Alex finds herself thrust into the center of an unseen battle raging on the snowy streets of NYC. Demons are real and walking among humans, and every one of them is intent on taking out the Witchblade’s newest host before she becomes too strong to kill. But the artifact chose Alex for a reason, and she’s not going down without a fight.

Writer Caitlin Kittredge delivers an intense start in a brand new Witchblade, with a brand new host and direction. The new protagonist Alex is driven by a desire for justice and that’s evident through her work within the Witness Aid Service Unit for the police department. Alex’s case involves an abusive police officer which unto itself feels like a statement by Kittredge that sets her Witchblade apart. Corrupt police. Spousal abuse. These are some weighty topics as a backdrop to an issue.

The art by Roberta Igranata delivers a somewhat grounded style to the first issue that incorporates fantastical elements to the experience. Igranata reveals snapshots Alex’s life, death, and her rebirth through flashbacks. And through the art it hints at the supernatural forces that are against the Witchblade. While it’d be easy to recreate what has come before, Igranata delivers a new visual experience that’s clear by the issue’s last panel. This isn’t what we’ve seen before and feels like something new.

It’s been too long since we last saw Witchblade with some false starts, but it’s nice to see any take and especially one that works so well in its debut issue.

Story: Caitlin Kittredge Art: Roberta Ingranata
Color: Bryan Valenza Letters: Troy Peteri

Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Image Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Caitlin Kittredge and Roberta Ingranata Bring Back Witchblade this December

Writer Caitlin Kittredge and artist Roberta Ingranata—join forces for an all-new story about one Alex Underwood, a journalist who thinks she’s seen it all… until she becomes the unlikely host to an ancient and powerful artifact known as the Witchblade. The ongoing series—first co-created by Image Comics co-founder and partner, Marc Silvestri, with Brian Haberlin, Michael Turner, and David Wohl—is set to launch this December.

Witchblade #1 drops readers into the action from page one. Gunned down and left for dead on a New York rooftop, Alex Underwood’s life should have ended there—but instead, at the moment of death, she became host to the Witchblade, a mystical artifact that grants the woman wielding it extraordinary powers. But the power comes with a heavy cost, and Alex finds herself thrust into the center of an unseen battle raging on the snowy streets of NYC. Demons are real and walking among humans, and every one of them is intent on taking out the Witchblade’s newest host before she becomes too strong to kill. But the artifact chose Alex for a reason, and she’s not going down without a fight.

Witchblade #1 (Diamond Code OCT170557) hits stores on Wednesday, December 6th. The final order cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, November 13th.

Preview: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2017 Annual

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2017 Annual

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Kyle Higgins, Tom Taylor, Jamal Campbell, Caitlin Kittredge, and Trey Moore
Artists: Goñi Montes, Dan Mora, Jamal Campbell, Da Jung Lee, and Frazer Irving
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Goñi Montes
Incentive Cover: Dan Mora
Acetate Incentive Cover: George Caltsoudas
Price: $7.99

The future of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers starts here as Tommy makes a choice that will have huge consequences for the team; Black Power Rangers from across parallel dimensions meet to face off against a deadly foe; and all-new secret origins revealed!

Preview: Grimm Vol. 2: Something Wicked This Way Comes TP

Grimm Vol. 2: Something Wicked This Way Comes TP

writer: Caitlin Kittredge
artist: Maria Sanapo
cover: Maria Sanapo
FC • 136 pages • $19.99 • Teen+
COLLECTS ISSUES 1-5

An original story set within the fourth season continuity of the hit television series Grimm! What do Juliette, Adalind, Truble, and Rosalee have in common? They’re the women in the life of Portland’s own Grimm, Nick Burkhardt, and they’re about to cross paths in a way they’d never expect! Juliette’s struggles to come to terms with becoming a Hexenbiest draw her into conflict with a new Wessen threat, and she finds she has nowhere to turn except her most hated enemy, Adalind (that’s right, the woman who impersonated Juliette and slept with Nick)! Written by Caitlin Kittredge, the author behind the novels Nocturne City and Iron Codex, as well as Vertigo’s Coffin Hill comic series, and featuring artwork by rising newcomer Maria Sanapo!

Preview: Lucas Stand SC

Lucas Stand SC

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers:  Kurt Sutter & Caitlin Kittredge
Artist: Jesús Hervás
Cover Artist: Lee Bermejo
Price: $19.99

The first original comic book series created by Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy), co-written by novelist Caitlin Kittredge (Nocturne City, The Iron Codex).

A military vet named Lucas Stand, at his lowest, does something he can’t take back and Lucifer comes calling, recruiting him to send back demons who have escaped from Hell during different historical periods.

Given new purpose, Lucas starts to rebuild himself and his life, even as he struggles at the human cost that comes with it.

Collects the complete limited series.

Preview: Grimm Vol. 2 #5

Grimm Vol. 2 #5

writer: Caitlin Kittredge
artist: Maria Sanapo
covers: Maria Sanapo (a), Kyle Strahm (“mask variant”) (b) incentive cover: Maria Sanapo (B/W art), Maria Sanapo (“virgin art”)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

The race for the artifact is on and Juliette is charging head first at her real enemy, Adalind! This action-packed finale is filled with chases, fights, and maybe even a few explosions that need to be seen to be believed!

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Preview: Grimm Vol. 2 #4

Grimm Vol. 2 #4

writer: Caitlin Kittredge
artist: Maria Sanapo, German Erramouspe
covers: Maria Sanapo (a), Kyle Strahm “Mask Variant” (b) incentive cover: Maria Sanapo (B/W art), Maria Sanapo (“virgin art”)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Up against the Weird Sisters and a Wesen crime boss, Juliette can’t turn to her friends for help. The only person on her side is Adalind, and she is pretty sure that is only lasting as long as it takes to get stabbed in the back. With the final showdown looming ahead, things are not looking good for Juliette.

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Preview: Grimm Vol. 2 #3

Grimm Vol. 2 #3

writer: Caitlin Kittredge
artist: Maria Sanapo
covers: Maria Sanapo (a),
Kyle Strahm “Mask Variant” (b)
incentive cover: Maria Sanapo (B/W art), Maria Sanapo  (“virgin art”)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

When things have completely spiraled out of control, who can you call on to help set them right? Why the woman who is responsible for putting you in a coma, sleeping with your boyfriend, and turning you into a hexenbiest, of course! Juliette must fight her urges to get feral on Adalind in order to save innocent lives in the team-up we never expected to see.

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