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Review: Centipede #1

Posted on July 12, 2017 by officialjonvega

“I’m no action hero. Mostly I just like pasta.” -Dale Trell

Well, if those aren’t words to live by, I don’t know what are. In Centipede #1, our protagonist, Dale Trell, has been in hiding for roughly three weeks after an unidentified monster has come to his home planet and jump started an apocalypse that has killed everyone else on STY-REK. He’s finally mustered up the courage to leave his shelter and take revenge on the unidentified monster.

Dynamite Entertainment takes on the challenge of bringing former Atari game to life in a new venture featuring the legendary console game—Centipede. Writer Max Bemis and artist Eoin Marron have teamed up to bring the classic to fruition. If the name Max Bemis looks familiar to you, it’s because he is the frontman for band, Say Anything.

Bemis relies on humor and backstory for this first issue. The most imaginative and fun aspect of this story is how Trell grew up with an obsession about earth life, mirroring humans obsession with aliens, and I’m looking forward to learning more about how this helps him navigate conquering the centipede. I’m also looking forward to seeing him come into contact with other survivors. I don’t see the story remaining very interesting if that doesn’t happen.

If you’re like me and love a good post-apocalypse story, then you should definitely check out this new series, and join me in the journey to see where it goes!

Story: Max Bemis Art: Eoin Marron Cover: Francesco Francavilla, Eoin Marron, Dan Schkade
Story: 9.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Centipede #1

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Centipede #1

writer: Max Bemis
artist: Eoin Marron
covers: Francesco Francavilla (a), Eoin Marron (b), Dan Schkade “Homage” (c), Classic Game Art Cover (d)
incentive covers: Francesco Francavilla (“virgin art”), Eoin Marron (B/W art), Dan Schkade (B/W art), Eoin Marron (“virgin art”)
Order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

Based on the classic Atari game! When a terrifying creature from beyond the stars attacks his planet, Dale’s journey begins. But he is not out to save his world. It is already too late for that. As the lone survivor, the only thing he wants is revenge! Writer Max Bemis (Worst X-Man Ever, Foolkiller) and artist EoinMarron (Sons of Anarchy Redwood Original) bring you a tale of survival and vengeance like you’ve never seen before.

Centipede is the Latest Atari Comic Book

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Dynamite Entertainment continues its partnership with Atari to create a new comics line based on beloved Atari video game titles. The two entertainment juggernauts are pleased to announce that Centipede will join the recently released Swordquest as the latest title in the retrogaming series. Launching in July, Centipede #1 will bring a tale of survival and vengeance to comic book and gaming fans everywhere, courtesy of writer Max Bemis and artist Eoin Marron.

Sci-Fi, horror, and action collide in a comic for fans of Aliens, The Thing, and Predator. When a terrifying creature from beyond the stars attacks his planet, protagonist Dale’s journey begins, but he is not out to save his world; its already much too late for that. As the lone survivor, the only thing Dale wants is revenge.

The debut issue of Centipede features a wide selection of cover variants, providing fans and retailers with the freedom of choice! The cover artwork features the talents of Francesco Francavilla, interior artist Eoin Marron, and Dan Schkade. A special classic game art cover will also be available. Limited variant editions in “Black & White,” “Homage,” and “Virgin Art” formats are also available as retailer incentives for comic shops that support the launch issue by achieving stocking thresholds. Fans will also be excited by the Classic Atari mini-comic incentive, a remastered reissue of the whimsical 32-page mini-comic (measuring 5″ x 7.75″) which was originally packaged with the Atari cartridge of its namesake.

Centipede #1 is slated for release in July.

Preview: Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #5

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #5

writer: Karl Kesel
artist: Dan Schkade
covers: Alec Morgan (a), Pete Woods (b)
incentive cover: Alec Morgan (B/W art)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

THE CYLONS ATTACK— WITH A NEW TYPE OF CENTURION! As Galactica tries to get civilian miners on a nearby planetoid to safety, their only hope may be Baltar’s rebuilt Centurion, Tallos. But will Baltar’s monster defend Galactica against its own, or lead the Cylon forces? Everything comes to an explosive finish you won’t want to miss! SO SAY WE ALL!

Preview: Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #4

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #4

Things go horribly wrong during an important operation on a volcanic planetoid, but is Baltar’s monster—the rebuilt Cylon Centurion—responsible…or is it Galactica’s only hope? Can Starbuck and Apollo trust it? Should they? Everything comes to a boiling point in this TRIAL BY FIRE!

Preview: Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #3

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Graphic Policy Team

Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #3

Baltar’s Centurion poses a threat, not only to humanity, but to the Cylons hidden in the fleet. They must do something to make sure their identities stay a secret, and it means danger for everyone around them! On occupied Caprica, Cavil helps Simon, but it is just another twisted turn in the cruel game he is playing.

Preview: Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #2

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #2

writer: Karl Kesel
artist: Alec Morgan, Dan Schkade
covers: Alec Morgan (a), Pete Woods (b)
incentive cover: Alec Morgan (B/W art) (c)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

WHO’S SIDE ARE YOU ON? Gaius Baltar has rebuilt a Cylon Centurion, but has he successfully reprogrammed it— or is it simply waiting for the right moment to strike? Will it hunt down hidden Cylons within the fleet— or join them? Meanwhile, on occupied Caprica, Cavil intensifies his cruel game with the captured Simon— or is he putting pieces in place to help his fellow Cylon escape? And in both places, the Cylons are closing in on the humans…

Preview: A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong #9

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #9 (NEW ARC! “ANDROMEDA ESTRANGED” – PART 1)

Written by RAFER ROBERTS
Art by MIKE NORTON with RYAN LEE
Cover A by BRIAN LEVEL (SEP162073)
Cover B by DAN SCHKADE (SEP162074)
Character Design Variant by RYAN LEE (SEP162075)
Variant Cover by JUAN JOSÉ RYP (SEP162076)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | On sale NOVEMBER 9 (FOC – 10/17/16)

ALL-NEW ARC! ALL-NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! “ANDROMEDA ESTRANGED” starts here!

At long last, Valiant’s gallant adventurers have finally located Armstrong’s long-missing wife…in that dreaded land that dare not speak its name: Florida! But after centuries of thinking that his near-immortal bride, Andromeda, was just a booze-induced hallucination, how will Armstrong make up for years of lies, losses, and infidelities? And, as if that wasn’t enough, a nefarious new force is about to release an army of bathsalt-using “Florida Men” to finish off Archer & Armstrong once and for all!

It’s a true story (not really) ripped from today’s headlines (pretty much)! Pack your Crocs and don’t skimp on the lotion because the Sunshine State is about to hit Archer & Armstrong like a bad seafood buffet…and we only have Harvey Award-nominated writer Rafer Roberts (HARBINGER RENEGADES) and acclaimed artist Mike Norton (Revival) to blame!

Preview: Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

Battlestar Galactica: Gods & Monsters #1

writer: Karl Kesel
artist: Alec Morgan, Dan Schkade
covers: Alec Morgan (a), Pete Woods (b), Brent Schoonover (c)
incentive cover: Alec Morgan (B/W art), Brent Schoonover (“virgin art”)
Fans & retailers, order the cover of your choice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+

All new stories from the ground-breaking re-imagined series! Baltar believes he was chosen by god— and now moves closer to being one himself when he constructs a living Cylon Centurion! Is it his greatest achievement or biggest mistake? Truly obedient or waiting for the perfect time to strike? Is it the protector of Sharon’s unborn baby or its greatest threat? Will the Cylon’s bloody history repeat itself?

Preview: Will Eisner’s The Spirit #12

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Graphic Policy Team

Will Eisner’s The Spirit #12

writer: Matt Wagner
artist: Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner (colorist)
cover: Eric Powell
incentive cover: Eric Powell (“virgin art”)
FC • 40 pages • $4.99 • Teen+

This exciting and action-packed climactic issue of Dynamite’s critically acclaimed series, finally finds The Sprit in the merciless clutches of the criminal warlord, Mikado Vaas! At last, this mysterious villain has stepped forward to save his daughter, Sachet Spice, and to wreck his ultimate vengeance on one of Comicdom’s most famous and iconic heroes. Beaten and bloody, The Spirit fights on with the help of his beloved and familiar supporting cast… but will this finally prove to be the time that our hero can’t escape death? With thirty pages of inspired story by Wagner and dynamic visuals from the art team of Dan Schkade and colorist Brennan Wagner, this highly acclaimed series that was launched to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Will Eisner’s influential character at last reaches its dramatic conclusion.

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