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Review: Intertwined #3

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Things become really spooky for Juan Jin. Nature starts acting really weird around him…as if plants, flowers, vines, trees or land were listening! His destiny is about to be fulfilled: he’ll soon become the new Spirit of the Earth!

Meanwhile, the Ghost Daggers, the gang led by the nefarious Nei Chang, are putting everyone in Chinatown under pressure. They want to find the Golden Dragon statue at all costs!Kung-Fu action, crime and mysterious, new characters all mixed up… The Kung-Fu Noir series has never been so aptly named!

Kung-Fu action, crime and mysterious, new characters all mixed up… The Kung-Fu Noir series has never been so aptly named!

The more mystic side of this series makes a grand appearance in Intertwined #3. The issue really shows off the power of those who are possessed by the elemental spirits. Yet for all of the reveals, only two of the five have made an appearance. We’ve still got lots to go! I do wonder if the spirits of the other three elements will finally appear. If so how will they handle the death of one of their own? This is some of the excitement that writer Fabrice Sapolsky has set up in the issue.

This issue helps showcase artist Fred Pham Chuong‘s ability and we’re treated to flowing and engrossing scenes of action. The issue has a lot of martial arts based action as well as bringing in a lot more plot through it all. The issue manages to reveal how the statue has affected Juan. That shows off the beginning stages of his new life and has me excited to see what happens next.

Story: Fabrice Sapolsky Art: Fred Pham Chuong
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Review: Intertwined #2

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Give in to Kung Fu Noir! Juan Jin’s nightmare has only just begun. Not only he’s been drugged and brought from Hong-Kong to the United States illegally, but he now has to go through humiliation, rudeness and brutality of New York’s Sing Sing Prison guards. And if it wasn’t enough, everyone’s after him and the Golden Dragon statue he’s mysteriously connected to. Darkness calls Juan Jin… Will he give in?

For once things go from worse to better in Intertwined #2, as his family’s apparent wealth manages to pull enough strings to get him out of jail. The mystic side of this odd series written by Fabrice Sapolsky finally presents itself in a splendid way, even it comes later in the issue. Yet it seems Juan Jin isn’t yet aware of the truth of what the dragon statue represents or even what his destiny is the grand scheme of things?

There is a subtle change of art by Fred Pham Chuong as the environment changes from Hong Kong to New York City. The major spotlight for the comic reveals itself towards the later half of this issue. The mystic side is much more vibrant than I expected, a subtle artistic choice of Chuong. That slight difference gives it a nice contrast from the noir atmosphere this series has to it up to this point.

Story: Fabrice Sapolsky Art: Fred Pham Chuong
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Intertwined #3

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Intertwined #3

writer: Fabrice Sapolsky
artist: Fred Pham Chuong
cover: Fred Pham Chuong
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

Things become really spooky for Juan Jin. Nature starts acting really weird around him…as if plants, flowers, vines, trees or land were listening! His destiny is about to be fulfilled: he’ll soon become the new Spirit of the Earth! Meanwhile, the Ghost Daggers, the gang led by the nefarious Nei Chang, are putting everyone in Chinatown under pressure. They want to find the Golden Dragon statue at all costs!

Kung-Fu action, crime and mysterious, new characters all mixed up… The Kung-Fu Noir series has never been so aptly named!

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Preview: Intertwined #2

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Intertwined #2

writer: Fabrice Sapolsky
artist: Fred Pham Chuong
covers: Fred Pham Chuong (a)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

Give in to Kung Fu Noir! Juan Jin’s nightmare has only just begun. Not only he’s been drugged and brought from Hong-Kong to the United States illegally, but he now has to go through humiliation, rudeness and brutality of New York’s Sing Sing Prison guards. And if it wasn’t enough, everyone’s after him and the Golden Dragon statue he’s mysteriously connected to. Darkness calls Juan Jin… Will he give in?

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Review: Intertwined #1

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A murder. A mysterious league of protectors operating in the shadows. A legacy to protect. A city to save from filth, corruption, and gangs. A girl who has to pose as a man to protect herself and her heritage. A young Kung Fu student lost in a concrete jungle he never chose to… Welcome to the world of Intertwined. It’s 1971 and for Juan Jin, life is about to become hell! He didn’t ask to be a hero. He didn’t ask to go to Chinatown. He only wanted to follow the way of Wing Chun, the Kung Fu style he masters brilliantly. But destiny had other plans for him!

The first ever Kung Fu Noir series starts here on the heels of its successful campaign on Kickstarter, from Fabrice Sapolsky and hot new French sensation Fred Pham Chuong (who also practices Kung Fu himself)! It’s the creator-owned comic book series you can’t wait to read, even if you don’t know it yet. And it’s from the House of Noir itself, Dynamite Comics!

Sapolsky creates something that hints at so much, yet reveals very little of it. The few things they reveal hint at something big, and something powerful happening with the balance. It creates a heavy sense of mystery, as things get strange for Juan Jin.

The art is a blend of western style and eastern scenery for the most part. While there is a strong sense of flow in the action, there is something that is waiting to be revealed with the plot. I won’t spoil the ending but it will leave you scratching your head I think.

Story: Fabrice Sapolsky Art: Fred Pham Chuong
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Intertwined #1

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Intertwined #1

writer: Fabrice Sapolsky
artist: Fred Pham Chuong
covers: Fred Pham Chuong (a), Fred Pham Chuong “noir homage” (b)
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FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Mature

A murder. A mysterious league of protectors operating in the shadows. A legacy to protect. A city to save from filth, corruption and gangs. A girl who has to pose as a man to protect herself and her heritage. A young Kung Fu student lost in a concrete jungle he never chose to… Welcome to the world of Intertwined. It’s 1971 and for Juan Jin, life is about to become hell! He didn’t ask to be a hero. He didn’t ask to go to Chinatown. He only wanted to follow the way of Wing Chun, the Kung Fu style he masters brilliantly. But destiny had other plans for him!

The first ever Kung Fu Noir series starts here on the heels of its successful campaign on Kickstarter, from Fabrice Sapolsky (Spider-Man Noir, One-Hit Wonder) and hot new French sensation Fred Pham Chuong (who also practices Kung Fu himself)! It’s the creator-owned comic book series you can’t wait to read, even if you don’t know it yet. And it’s from the House of Noir itself, Dynamite Comics!

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Preview: One-Hit Wonder #5 (Of 5)

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One-Hit Wonder #5 (Of 5)

Story By: Fabrice Sapolsky
Art By: Ivan Fiorelli
Cover By: Stephane Roux
Cover Price: $3.50
Digital Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: APR140583
Published: April 8, 2015

MINISERIES CONCLUSION! The end of the mob as we know it. So bloody that we invented a word for it: “binge killing.” You thought you saw everything in the Games of Thrones-style penultimate issue? Think again! Richie Reese’s final fate is revealed here. Which side is hexon? Who’ll go with a smile? Also: the Hollywood Killer’s next adventure is teased here.

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Preview: One-Hit Wonder #4 (of 5)

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One-Hit Wonder #4 (of 5)

Story By: Fabrice Sapolsky
Art By: Stephen Thompson
Cover By: Ariel Olivetti
Cover Price: $3.50
Digital Price: $2.99
Diamond ID: MAR140583
Published: September 17, 2014

THE F***ING MOST IMPORTANT COMIC BOOK ISSUE OF THE YEAR. Hands down. Not kidding. Yeah. Just that. Word! Richie Reese’s world has been turned upside-down and you’ll finally know why. Truths. Schemes. Betrayals. Bullets. Burials. Plus…the birth of the “Nine-tural Born Killers.”

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Preview: The Return of Spider-Man Noir! A First Look at Edge of Spider-Verse #1!

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The biggest Spider-Man event in history is just around the corner as every Spider-Man from every universe unite in Spider-Verse! But first, the madness kicks off in Edge of Spider-Verse, a new 5-issue mini-series spanning multiple universes and the Spider-Men (and women) who inhabit them! Today, Marvel is proud to present your first look at Edge of Spider-Verse #1 – showcasing the return of fan-favorite Spider-Man Noir as he crashes headlong into Spider-Verse! Writers David Hine and Fabrice Sapolsky along with artist Richard Isanove return to the grit and gristle of the streets of NYC circa the 1939 for an all-new tale of the Peter Parker of that era! But a run in with Mysterio at the New York World’s Fair is the least of his worries, as the growing threat of Spider-Verse looms on the not-so-distant horizon!

From the hard-boiled streets of New York returns a classic hero of the Spider-Verse. It will take thousands of Spider-Men (and women) to battle back the coming darkness, and Spider-Man Noir is just the beginning. Don’t miss one moment of the action and prepare yourself for the biggest Spider-Man event in history this September in Edge of Spider-Verse #1!

Plus, don’t miss out on these exciting Edge of Spider-Verse tie-in issues of your favorite ongoing series:

  • Superior Spider-Man #32 & #33
  • Amazing Spider-Man #7 & #8
  • Spider-Man 2099 #5

EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1 (JUL140614)
Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY
Art & Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by GREG LAND (JUL140615)
FOC 8/18/14, ON-SALE 09/10/14

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Edge of Spider-Verse Brings Exciting New Creators to the Spider-Man Mythos!

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This September, prepare yourself for the biggest Spider-Man story ever with Edge of Spider-Verse, a blockbuster new limited series from some of the hottest rising stars in the industry as they bring their own spin to Spidey with 5 interconnected issues each featuring a radically different spider-powered heroes as they prepare for the terrifying assault of Morlun later this year!

First up, David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky and Richard Isanove take readers to the dingy, grime covered streets of New York in the 1930’s as Spider-Man: Noir makes his thunderous return! But all is not as it seems in the Noir universe – and not just because Spider-Man finds himself up against Mysterio!

Then, Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez explore a universe where the radioactive spider bit another of Peter’s classmates instead. Meet Gwen Stacy: Spider-Woman! She’s smart, charming and can lift a car – just be sure not to tell her Police Chief father! Big seeds of Spider-Verse are planted here as this exciting new character makes her bombastic debut!

In Edge of Spider-Verse #3, critically-acclaimed artist Dustin Weaver makes his Marvel writing debut as he pulls double duty on an all-new story featuring the wildly imaginative world of Dr. Aaron Aikman – Spider-Man! As he traverses his version of New York City in search of the mysterious kidnapper, nothing can prepare him for the unexpected arrival of Morlun himself!

Then, Pulitzer prize nominated horror writer Clay McLeod Chapman and fan-favorite artist Garry Brown take you to a universe where a radioactive spider bites a high school science nerd who is already something of a monster. Experience the story you’ve always known about Spider-Man with a horrific new twist as the epic Spider-Verse waits in the wings.

Finally, Eisner-award winning Umbrella Academy writer Gerard Way makes his Marvel Comics debut alongside critically-acclaimed artist Jake Wyatt for an issue that will have everyone asking – who or what is SP//dr? Venture into a fantastic new universe and meet the incredible spider character who inhabits it!

As the coming events prepare to shake up the wallcrawlers of each and every universe, no fan can afford to miss an introduction to some of the key players in Novembers highly-anticipated Spider-Verse event! Morlun is ready for war. And it’ll take every Spider-Man ever to stop him. This September, hang on tight as you enter the Edge of Spider-Verse!

EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #1
Written by DAVID HINE & FABRICE SAPOLSKY
Art & Cover by RICHARD ISANOVE
Coming in September!

EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #2
Written by JASON LATOUR
Art & Cover by ROBBI RODRIGUEZ
Coming in September!

EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3
Written by DUSTIN WEAVER
Art & Cover by DUSTIN  WEAVER
Coming in September!

EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #4
Written by CLAY MCLEOD CHAPMAN
Art & Cover by GARRY BROWN
Coming in October!

EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #5
Written by GERARD WAY
Art & Cover by JAKE WYATT
Coming in October!

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