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Review: Bylines in Blood #1

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Throw us in a future that has echoes of our own reality. Follow the “Lady Dick” Satya, a former journalist turned gumshoe attempting to solve the murder of her former boss. The result is Bylines in Blood #1, an interesting new detective series that dances around what we experience every day.

Story: Erica Schultz, Van Jensen
Art: Aneke
Letterer: Cardinal Rae

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Review: Bylines in Blood #1

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Bylines in Blood #1

Throw us in a future that has echoes of our own reality. Follow the “Lady Dick” Satya, a former journalist turned gumshoe attempting to solve the murder of her former boss. The result is Bylines in Blood #1, an interesting new detective series that dances around what we experience every day.

Written by Erica Schultz and Van Jensen, Bylines in Blood #1 hits close to home in a thinly veiled mystery. A warped view of what reality is, corrupt politicians beholden to their donors, a plague that has split society, the series uses what we’ve experienced these past years as a building block for its story.

But, underneath all of that, the series seems to be focused on something so many are fighting for today, the discovery of the truth. This seems to be a story about manipulation by the powerful and the failure of our institutions to deal with that.

Schultz and Jensen have presented an interesting character in Satya. She’s not the usual detective, a former cop turned one. Instead, she’s a journalist turned one. We’re reminded she was a good journalist who strived to discover the truth, and along with her editor, made enemies along the way doing exactly that. It’s a subtle dig at our current systems where the truth isn’t generally a priority, establishing one’s own reality is. Schultz and Jensen seem to be reminding us that the system is failing us and institutions whose roles should be so clear, aren’t living up to them. In this case, it’s the police and clearly corrupt officers on the take of politicians. Throw in politicians themselves, religion, and even technology, and there’s a clear focus on what these two writers are trying to get at, our entire society is broken.

Aneke handles the art and gives us a future that’s very close to our own. It’s now so different than ours that throws us off and has us looking at all the neat new toys. Things are a bit advance, such as floating cameras that record everything going on. It’s an interesting take on a world that’s clearly a mirror to ours. The visuals are very much like that too with a slight exaggeration to our reality, much like the story itself. The art nails the pacing too delivering a slightly dour visual world that feels a bit dark but it doesn’t go over the top. The visuals capture the “detective” aspect of the story.

Bylines in Blood #1 is a pretty solid debut for those that enjoy detective stories. There’s something that really works but it’s the deeper themes and concepts that really stand out.

Story: Erica Schultz, Van Jensen Art: Aneke Letterer: Cardinal Rae
Story: 8.15 Art: 8.15 Overall: 8.15 Recommendation: Buy

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The Horrible Truth is Revealed in Your First Look at Eat the Rich #5

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Eat the Rich #5, the final issue issue in a chilling new original five-issue comic book series from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey with artist Pius Bak, colorist Roman Titov, and letterer Cardinal Rae, about the unspeakable horrors lying in wait behind the idyllic lives of the one percent, available on December 22, 2021.

‘TIL DEATH DO US PART! Astor finally proposes but the cost of marrying into the 1% is too terrible for Joey to even contemplate. Too bad saying no isn’t an option if she wants to get out of Crestfall Bluffs in one piece! With the horrible truth fully revealed, can Joey escape a proposal much too rich for her blood, or will she get eaten alive by the secrets of the rich and powerful?

Eat the Rich #5 features main and variant cover art by famed illustrator Kevin Tong, and variant covers by acclaimed artists Becca Carey, and Jenn Woodall.

Eat the Rich #5

MAW #4 Reveals the Monster Within

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at MAW #4, the fourth issue of a provocative five-issue horror series by award-winning journalist and opinion writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle, artist A.L. Kaplan, colorist Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Cardinal Rae, that explores the anger of those trapped by society’s expectations and the monsters born from that collective rage, available on December 22, 2021.

Marion, recalling her trauma and the promise of the fight for justice, realizes that abusive men will never face true justice for their crimes in a patriarchal world. As Marion’s monstrous transformation nears its completion, she decides to take matters into her own hands and sets her sights on those who wronged her and her sister. The hunt is on as Marion’s rage transforms into bloody revenge—sometimes it takes a MONSTER to stop other monsters…

MAW #4 features main cover art by artist Ariela Kristantina with Sarah Stern, an homage variant by Corin M. Howell, and incentive covers by DANI with Tamra Bonvillain, and Ariela Kristantina with Sarah Stern.

MAW #4 

The Thistleburn is Unveiled in Your First Look at Eat The Rich #4

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Eat The Rich #4, the next issue in a chilling new original five-issue comic book series from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey with artist Pius Bak, colorist Roman Titov, and letterer Cardinal Rae, about the unspeakable horrors lying in wait behind the idyllic lives of the one percent, available on November 17, 2021.

Even as Joey struggles to make sense of everything she’s seen, what role her beloved Astor has in it, and what it means for her relationship with him, Crestfall Bluffs is a flurry of activity preparing for the Thistleburn Unveiling Gala Party. When Joey intervenes in a situation she doesn’t fully understand, it will bring everything to a head in the most unexpected way! 

Eat the Rich #4 features main cover art by famed illustrator Kevin Tong and variant covers by acclaimed artists Becca Carey, and Corin Howell.

Eat the Rich #4

A First Look at Jude Ellison S. Doyle and A.L. Kaplan’s MAW #3

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at MAW #3, the third issue of a provocative five-issue horror series by award-winning journalist and opinion writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle, artist A.L. Kaplan, colorist Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Cardinal Rae, that explores the anger of those trapped by society’s expectations and the monsters born from that collective rage, available on November 17, 2021.

Marion’s terrifying transformation is nearly complete, but she finds utility in it, turning the tables on the predators harassing women in local bars. When these men go on the hunt for revenge, a huge mistake pushes Marion into a fully monstrous form . . . and there will be hell to pay.

MAW #3 features main cover art by artist Ariela Kristantina with Sarah Stern, an homage variant by Dani Pendergast, and incentive covers by Abigail Larson and Ariela Kristantina with Sarah Stern.

MAW #3

Behold the Deadly Decadence in Eat the Rich #3

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Eat the Rich #3, the next issue in a chilling new original five-issue comic book series from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey with artist Pius Bak, colorist Roman Titov, and letterer Cardinal Rae, about the unspeakable horrors lying in wait behind the idyllic lives of the one percent, available on October 20, 2021.

Still uncertain about what she saw in Pip’s office, Joey confides in Kitty…but Kitty’s response only confuses her more, leaving Joey with no choice but to play along with the family. Until the Fourth of July, when at a party Joey suspects what she thought she saw then is happening again. Can Joey come to terms with what is really happening in Crestfall Bluffs… and can she still walk away alive?

Eat the Rich #3 features main cover art by famed illustrator Kevin Tong and variant covers by acclaimed artists Becca Carey, and DANI.

Eat the Rich #3

Your First Look at Jude Ellison S. Doyle and A.L. Kaplan’s MAW #2

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at MAW #2, the second issue of a provocative five-issue horror series by award-winning journalist and opinion writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle, artist A.L. Kaplan, colorist Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Cardinal Rae, that explores the anger of those trapped by society’s expectations and the monsters born from that collective rage, available on October 20, 2021.

What happens when the monster within the shadows awakens? After being drugged and abandoned on a beach, Marion struggles with inexplicable and frightening changes to her body while her sister, Wendy, continues to try to fit in with the other women at the commune. As they both learn more about the commune and its mysterious leader, Diana Spiro, each new revelation brings the true nature of her motivations and teachings to light.

MAW #2 features main cover art by artist Ariela Kristantina with Sarah Stern, and variant cover art by acclaimed illustrators E.M. Gist, and Reiko Murakami.

MAW #2

Your First Look at Jude Ellison S. Doyle and A.L. Kaplan’s MAW #1

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at MAW #1, the premier issue of a provocative five-issue horror series by award-winning journalist and opinion writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle, artist A.L. Kaplan, colorist Fabiana Mascolo, and letterer Cardinal Rae, that explores the anger of those trapped by society’s expectations and the monsters born from that collective rage, available on September 15, 2021.

Dragged by her sister Wendy to a feminist retreat on the remote island of Angitia, Marion Angela Weber hopes to gain some perspective and empowerment . . . that isn’t at the bottom of a bottle. But everything is horribly derailed after an assault on their first night there. 

The violent encounter awakens something in Marion she never imagined, triggering warped mutations in her body, and bringing forth a hunger she can’t bring herself to name. When the townsfolk react with suspicion and violence, what unforgivable act will transform Marion into the very monster they’ve made her out to be?

MAW #1 features main cover art by artist Ariela Kristantina with Sarah Stern, and variant cover art by acclaimed illustrators Megan Hutchison-Cates with Dee Cunniffe, Abigail Jill Harding, and Tiffany Turrill.

MAW #1

Uncover Gruesome Secrets in Your First Look at Eat the Rich #2

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BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Eat the Rich #2, the next issue in a chilling new original five-issue comic book series from Hugo Award-winning author Sarah Gailey with artist Pius Bak, colorist Roman Titov, and letterer Cardinal Rae, about the unspeakable horrors lying in wait behind the idyllic lives of the one percent, available on September 22, 2021.

Is Joey willing to pay with her life to uncover the gruesome secrets behind Crestfall Bluffs? Joey is beyond disturbed by what she has just witnessed, but when she confides in her boyfriend Astor, his reassurance about his family’s weird rituals and traditions only fuels her suspicions. As she digs further, what she finds produces more questions and danger than answers! 

Eat the Rich #2 features main cover art by famed illustrator Kevin Tong and variant covers by acclaimed artists Becca Carey, and Maria Llovet.

Eat the Rich #2
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