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Preview: Evil Ernie: Godeater #1

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Evil Ernie: Godeater #1

writer: Justin Jordan (main story), Keith Davidsen (back-up story)
artist: Colton Worley (main story), Cezar Razek (back-up story)
covers: Lucio Parrillo (a), Ben Templesmith (b)
subscription cover: Michael Adams (Action Figure Variant)
incentive cover: Colton Worley (Character Design Sketch Artboard), Ben Templesmith (“Virgin Art”)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $4.99 • Teen+

Something bad is coming. Something that could kill Heaven and Hell and the Earth itself: The Godeater. And the only thing standing its way is… Evil Ernie? We’re probably all screwed. Dynamite Entertainment proudly welcomes Justin Jordan, the Harvey Award-winning writer of such horror hits as The Strange Talent of Luther Strode and Shadowman, as he debuts the all-new “Godeater” storyline, an event so epic in scope, it promises to shake the very foundations of the Chaos! universe!

EVIL ERNIE #1 comes jam-packed with additional content! As if one potential doomsday wasn’t enough, Dynamite delves into the Chaos mythology in “Last Ditch Bitch,” a serialized back-up feature that introduces Liv Halvorsen, lead singer of a Scandinavian Death Metal band… and an unwitting pawn in Ragnarok! Plus, this issue will include an in-depth interview with Justin Jordan about Evil Ernie, the Chaos! Comics universe, and more!

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Preview: Doc Savage: Spider’s Web #5

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Doc Savage: Spider’s Web #5

writer: Chris Roberson
artist: Cezar Razek
cover: Wilfredo Torres
incentive cover: Wilfredo Torres (B/W art)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Doc Savage and his companions have discovered that a number of closed cases that they’ve dealt with over the decades and considered to be isolated threats were instead interconnected, all part of a larger web of crime. And now Doc finds himself at the center of that web, face to face with the man behind it all!

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Preview: Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #4

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Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #4

writer: Chris Roberson
artist: Cezar Razek
cover: Wilfredo Torres
incentive cover: Wilfredo Torres (B/W art)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

A new recruit joins the team in 1995, just in time to help Doc Savage and company contend with a group of cyber terrorists who threaten to destabilize the world economy, while in the modern day, the fallout of that case might be the missing piece in the puzzle that Doc is trying to solve.

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Preview: Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #3

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Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #3

writer: Chris Roberson
artist: Cezar Razek
cover: Wilfredo Torres
incentive cover: Wilfredo Torres (B/W art)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

While she seems like a sweet old lady to the staff at the nursing home where she resides, only Doc Savage knows that a seemingly harmless elderly woman was once a member of a doomsday cult that threatened to kick off World War III back in the 1970s, and might well hold the key to a mystery that threatens the safety of the world in the modern day.

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Preview: Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #2

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Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #2

writer: Chris Roberson
artist: Cezar Razek
cover: Wilfredo Torres
incentive cover: Wilfredo Torres (B/W art)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

While investigating a series of man-made earthquakes that have ravaged South America, Doc Savage finds evidence that links the current case to another which he thought had been closed six decades before, when he and his friends had been all that stood between a private army and the destruction of the lost Mayan empire that was the source of Doc’s vast wealth: the Valley of the Vanished.

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Review: Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #2

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DocSavageSpiders02-Cov-A-TorresWith explosions, gun battles, political intrigue and an in depth mystery, Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #2 packs some serious punch.

After investigating the body left behind at the end of #1, Doc Savage’s team find another fascinating clue leading Doc and Longshot to danger in California. In truly heroic fashion the pair succeed in collecting another piece of the puzzle, despite the peril that seems to be pursuing the team.

Back at Doc Savage’s headquarters, the team are reminded of a series of events from 1955, which again, just like # 1, connects this mystery to events from the past in the hope of unravelling another strand of the web. The writing, particularly within this stage of the issue, created the perfect amount of tension and intrigue as the events from the past were revealed to draw the characters deeper into the mystery.  As the reader I was seriously hooked.

The artwork used throughout this issue is strong and the use of colour and contrast is exceptional. The action packed scenes are well drawn and support the plot brilliantly.

The storyline created so far in this series is fantastic, and has been executed well.  The elements of mystery and action completely support one another and have the pages turning at lightning speed. This is fully supported by strong dialogue that feels realistic and has helped to develop suitable and realistic relationships between the characters.

Story: Chris Roberson Art: Cezar Razek
Story: 9.5 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.

Review: Red Sonja: The Black Tower TPB

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RSBTTP-CoverWhat is the Black Tower? What startling mysteries does it contain within its walls? And most shockingly… how will its very existence cause the death of Red Sonja?

When the Hyrkanian swordswoman rides into the city of Lur, she discovers that a mysterious ebon fortress has risen in the night, inspiring paranoia among the populace. While some fearful citizens are driven to murderous frenzy, others become fanatic devotees of the tower’s unknown inhabitants. As the years go by, Sonja is always drawn back to this desperate place where unfeeling eyes gleam in dark corners. Who are the Soulless, and what terrible fate will they bring to the red-tressed heroine?

Well if you enjoy massive twists at the end of stories, you will find a few of those here. I won’t tell you the twist but, it manages to tie the story together in an oddly brilliant manner. For the most part the story is very traditional story in a fantasy universe, good vs. evil. Of course there are defiantly some interesting surprises as the story goes on, but I won’t reveal them. If you want to know what they are, buy the book.

Like most Red Sonja stories, the art work is rarely lacking in violence, scantly clad barbarian women, and of course, blood. While the earlier artwork, is much more colorful, almost hopeful in style. As the story progress, the art progresses with it to amplify the growing feeling of hopeless and desperation. Some of that is subtle, while other times it is much more apparent which is a nice touch.

Story: Frank Tieri Art: Cezar Razek
Story: 8.0 Story: 9.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #1

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Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #1

writer: Chris Roberson
artist: Cezar Razek
cover: Wilfredo Torres
subscription cover: Marc Laming
incentive cover: Wilfredo Torres (B/W art), Marc Laming (B/W art)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

While responding to a devastating earthquake in South America, Doc Savage and company discover that not only was the disaster far from natural, but that it seems to be linked to a menace that Doc faced many years before. As he begins to investigate, Doc discovers that a number of closed cases that he had considered to be isolated threats were in fact part of a larger web that he never suspected before now.

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Review: Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #1

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Throwing the reader straight in at the deep end, Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #1, opens with gusto. The aftermath of an enormous earthquake has all of Doc Savage’s team investigating the cause, particularly as it seems to have occurred out of the blue. The artwork is intense, depicting the chaos with detail and real purpose, really helping to draw the reader in.

As the team discuss the peculiar events it is of course Doc Savage who recognizes a vital clue. The readers, and other characters, are then taken on a trip down memory lane, to 1935 and the events leading to the Second World War. This is an impressive storyline with key elements of mystery, suspense and tension, and the writing is excellent.  I was really intrigued to find out what was going on and ultimately how Doc Savage and his team were going to prevent any further events.

A huge clue to the recent developments in the modern day mystery is revealed to the reader towards the end of the comic, and the artwork used to display this is fantastic! The feelings are completely visible in the image, and this is supported by some fluent and impressive writing.

At the end of the issue I was left with a burning desire to find out what was going to happen and exactly how the next set of events were going to unfold, the sign of a truly great comic.

Story: Chris Roberson Art: Cezar Razek
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review.

 

Doc Savage Returns this December in… The Spider’s Web

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Dynamite Entertainment has announced the return of the legendary action hero, Doc Savage, in an all-new storyline, debuting in December with Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #1. Chris Roberson, who previously scribed Dynamite’s Doc Savage: Man of Bronze series, returns for the hero’s brand new adventure, joined by interior artist Cezar Razek.

In Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web, the intrepid explorer and scientist (alongside his trusted team) responds to a devastating earthquake in South America, only to discover that the disaster was no accident… and it seems to be linked to a menace that Doc faced many years before! As his investigation begins, Doc finds that a number of closed cases that he had considered to be isolated threats were in fact part of a larger web that he never suspected before now.

Readers were first introduced to the pulp action of Doc Savage in 1933, courtesy of Doc Savage Magazine by Street and Smith Publications. His adventures have appeared regularly in a variety of media (including novels, comic books, radio serials, and film) over the eighty years since the character’s inception. Raised from the cradle to be the pinnacle of mental and physical perfection, Clark Savage Jr. travels the world using science and sinews to right wrongs, aid the oppressed, and liberate the innocent. With his team of able associates at their headquarters high atop the tallest building in the world, he is tireless in his pursuit of knowledge and justice.

Dynamite will celebrate the debut of Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web with several cover options, allowing retailers and comic fans to satisfy their particular pulp action tastes. Wilfredo Torres provides Cover A for the first issue, while Marc Laming provides Cover B. A “Blank Authentix” edition will also be made available, featuring a blank cover perfect for aspiring artists, convention guests, etc. Finally, Dynamite will create rare incentive variants and high-end collectible editions available through qualifying retailers: Black-and-White and Virgin Art editions by Wilfredo Torres, and a Black-and-White edition by Marc Laming.

Doc Savage: The Spider’s Web #1 comes to shelves in December.

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