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Scott Snyder and Jock’s Wytches is heading to Prime Video with an animated series

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Another comic book series has been picked up for television. Wytches by Scott Snyder and Jock, is getting an animated series and heading to Prime Video.

The series is about a 17-year old whose family moves to a New England town after a tragic accident. But monsters that prey on darkest fears await them and lurk underneath the town.

Snyder and Jock will executive produce the series alongside Plan B Entertainment, Project 51 Productions’ Kevin Kolde, and Amazon Studios.

Wytches was a six issue limited series that was first released in October 2014 through Image Comics. It features colors by Matt Hollingsworth and lettering by Clem Robins.

Wytches

The Guardians of the Galaxy return in April for a whole new era

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The Guardians of the Galaxy return with a new ongoing series this April! Guardians of the Galaxy #1 will be written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, the superstar writing duo behind Steve Rogers’ bold ongoing adventures in Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, and drawn by artist Kev Walker, known for his recent acclaimed otherworldly artwork on Predator. This hot new creative team will chart a course into dangerous new territory as Marvel’s beloved team of intergalactic super heroes venture to new, never-before-seen planets, encounter brand-new alien species, and discover long-hidden galaxy-bending truths that will make readers question everything they thought they knew about the cosmic side of Marvel!

The reason behind this daring journey into unknown? A new phenomenon known as Grootfall, an overwhelmingly powerful threat that will force the Guardians on a new mission that will test their limits as a found family. First seen in yesterday’s foreboding teaser, Grootfall will not only push the team to their breaking point but will also drive them out to the furthest reaches of space where they’ll encounter strange worlds in desperate need of the Guardians. Yesterday, fans also glimpsed Walker’s inspired new designs for the core cast of the new run: Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Nebula, and Mantis. And now, learn more about the upcoming new saga, hear from the creators, and check out the first issue cover by Marco Checchetto!

One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven?

Strap in for a Guardians run like no other when Guardians of the Galaxy #1 arrives in April!

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Review: Amazing Spider-Man #14

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Amazing Spider-Man #14

It’s been a bit since I’ve read Amazing Spider-Man, but with “Dark Web” approaching, I thought it might be a good time to swing on board. “Dark Web” is the upcoming crossover event between the X-Men and Spider-Man (and a few others) that has them taking on the Goblin Queen and Chasm. Amazing Spider-Man #14 begins to get things rolling in an issue that focuses on Chasm and his motivation behind what’s to come.

Written by Zeb Wells, Amazing Spider-Man #14 is a series of short stories by different teams of artists telling the story of Ben Reilly, aka Chasm. When we last saw him, Ben was vowing revenge against the Beyond Corporation and Peter Parker wanting his memories and life back. In his plot, Ben has found a perfect partner in Madelyne Pryor who is also a clone and having some issues with that. Granted dominion over Limbo she was looking to forgive and forget, but Ben has other plans. The two together making an interesting duo, as both have gone through similar situations a connection I hadn’t really made until this issue. Wells does a good job of giving us motivation and the anger that Chasm feels. But, while the issue does a decent job of catching up readers, there’s still a little bit of backstory missing for those coming into this new. There’s a lot to pack in though and the issue does an admirable job of fitting in so much. You get the basic overview, not the small details, enough to catch up and know what’s going on.

Where I think the issue falls a little short is the use of so many artists to tell the story. While the arc of it all works and makes sense, the art styles themselves vary so much. None of the art is bad at all, it’s good, but the styles are so different it’s jarring. Why this route was taken isn’t clear but it’s something that stands out to me in a negative way. There’s also some styles that work better than others as well, making the difference stand out a bit more.

Amazing Spider-Man #14 is an interesting issue. It feels like something that might normally be a “zero” issue or one-shot leading into an event. “Dark Web” kicking off in a regular issue that doesn’t feature Spider-Man or anyone else other than the villains is interesting in a lot of ways. Overall, it’s a nice issue that delivers motivation but doesn’t quite have that punch that really excites. Still, it’s more than enough to keep me interested in the event to come.

Story: Zeb Wells Art: Michael Dowling, Kyle Hotz, Terry Dodson, Ryan Stegman
Color: Richard Isanove, Dan Brown, Rachel Dodson, Matt Hollingsworth
Ink: Tim Townsend, JP Mayer Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.25 Overall: 7.35 Recommendation: Read

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Review: Namor: The Sub-Mariner – Conquered Shores #1

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Namor: The Sub-Mariner - Conquered Shores #1

Kevin Costner is one of those actors whose resume is more prolific than most living actors. When I think about the breadth of movies he has starred in, I often look at the diversity of roles  he has occupied. The only other actor to have done as much may have been Robert Redford. It helps that both often take on roles to subvert their looks.

As Costner has played in every genre, with his most complex being, his current one on Yellowstone. My personal favorite being his role in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. One of his most lauded was Waterworld, whose premise was laughed at, but we fast forward to the present, and it seems more like a reality. In Namor: The Sub-Mariner – Conquered Shores #1, we see through another lens just how the world would be ran undersea ruler.

We are taken to a dystopian future where most the world is underwater and the iconic Statue Of Liberty can only be seen through the hand holding her flame. We soon find out that the Kree is responsible for the accelerated state of Earth, leaving human to hide and plunder resources where they can, while Namor’s people live in … world supremacy. This leads to Namor retiring and letting his younger cousin, Namorita, take the throne in his stead. We are taken to “Dry Man’s Land”, where humans tear each other apart for nothing at all, as an older Captain America tries desperately to keep the peace as much as possible. As Luke Cage sees different, wanting more than what the Atlanteans give them to survive. By Issue’s end, the peace between the two factions ends abruptly, as an unlikely hero emerges from Namor’s past.

Overall, Namor: The Sub-Mariner – Conquered Shores #1 is an intense story that will remind many of DMZ but set in a sunken future. The story by  Cantwell is astounding. The art by the creative team is marvelous. Altogether, a more than worthy addition to this complex antagonist who will soon see screen time .

Story: Christopher Cantwell Art: Pasqual Ferry
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

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Bad Idea Reveals Part 1 of Part 2 Releases

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Bad Idea has now revealed the comics being released as part of its second phase. Check out the comics you’ll be able to get from their limited selected destination stores.

They’re All Terrible #1

Written by MATT KINDT
Art & Covers by RAMON VILLALOBOS
Color Art by TAMRA BONVILLAIN
PLUS: An All-New BAD IDEA B-SIDE
FOUR ISSUES IN TWO PARTS | BI-MONTHLY
$7.99 EACH  |  32 PGS.  |  NO ADS  |  BEGINNING December 14, 2022
CONCLUDING IN BAD IDEA TWO: PART TWO

Epic, fantasy, action, adventure

The Ends #1

Written by DAVID LAPHAM & MARIA LAPHAM
Art by DAVID LAPHAM
Cover by LEWIS LaROSA & MAT LOPES
PLUS: An All-New BAD IDEA B-SIDE
THREE ISSUES | WEEKLY!
IN GLORIOUS BLACK AND WHITE
$7.99 EACH  |  40 PGS.  |  NO ADS  |  BEGINNING January 11, 2023

War, drama, thriller, romance

Escape from Wyoming #1

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art, Colors & Letters by JORGE MONLONGO
Cover by TOM FOWLER
PLUS: An All-New BAD IDEA B-SIDE
THREE ISSUES | MONTHLY
$7.99 EACH  |  48 PGS.  |  NO ADS  |  BEGINNING November 2, 2022

Sci-fi, western, action comedy

The Finder

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Art by TOMAS GIORELLO
Color Art by DIEGO RODRIGUEZ
Cover by CHRIS JOHNSON & ANDREW DALHOUSE
PLUS: An All-New BAD IDEA B-SIDE
A ONE-SHOT GUARANTEED TO SHOCK
$7.99  |  40 PGS.  |  NO ADS  |  ON SALE February 1, 2023

Super-hero, horror, sci-fi, espionage

Werewolf x Society of Fearless Frontiersmen

WEREWOLF

Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by ROBERT GILL

SOCIETY OF FEARLESS FRONTIERSMEN

Written by ROBERT VENDITTI
Art by TOMAS GIORELLO
Color Art by DIEGO RODRIGUEZ
Cover by LEWIS LAROSA with DIEGO RODRIGUEZ
A BELLY-BURSTING DOUBLE-SHOT WITH A SECRET
$9.99  |  64 PGS. (SQUAREBOUND)  |  NO ADS |  ON SALE December 21, 2022

Supernatural, survival horror, thriller

Orc Island #1

Written by JOSHUA DYSART
Art by ALBERTO PONTICELLI
Color Art by MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
Cover by LEWIS LaROSA & MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
PLUS: An All-New BAD IDEA B-SIDE
FOUR ISSUES | WEEKLY!
$7.99 EACH  |  48 PGS.  |  NO ADS  |  BEGINNING November 2, 2022

Dark fantasy, heist, adventure

Burning Man #1

Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art by JUAN JOSÉ RYP
Color Art by ANDREW DALHOUSE
Cover by ADAM POLLINA
PLUS: An All-New BAD IDEA B-SIDE
POSSIBLY INFINITE | POTENTIALLY ENDLESS
$9.99 EACH  |  40 PGS.  |  NO ADS  |  BEGINNING December 28, 2022

Supernatural horror, choose your own adventure, mystery, suspense

Review: Love Everlasting #1

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Love Everlasting #1

Though you don’t see the genre as much today, there was a time that romance comics ruled the stands. They were a regular release from all the major publishers with a massive reach. In recent years, we mostly get a kitschy return to the genre that lasts a short time period or is a miniseries. Love Everlasting #1 takes us back to that classic genre with an updated and intriguing twist.

Written by Tom King, Love Everlasting #1 introduces Joan, a woman who’s looking for love in our first story and finds it. Unfortunately the love she finds is with George who is dating her roommate. What will she do!? Or, is it Kit, the musician she loves? But will her dad approve? Wait, isn’t she supposed to marry Chad? Why’s she in the old west? King delivers a few shorts as Joan bounces around time looking for love. Or, is she bouncing around time because of love? Is it the same Joan? Is this a multiverse of romance!? Will we find out answers!? Not in this comic. Instead, King delivers a start that feels like a series of shorts before it all comes together. It’s a spin that’s unexpected and adds far more than just a well written romance comic.

The art by Elsa Charretier is great. With color by Matt Hollignsworth and lettering by Clayton Cowles, the comic has a look that both evokes the classic genre but also updates it a bit as well. It’s great to see Joan placed in different time periods with a little change but it’s the same character throughout. Then there’s the various time periods themselves. Each stands out as unique but that all have a style that connects them together. Charretier also nails down a lot of the visual tics that the genre is known for. With Ben Day dots, the comic would have nailed the classic look.

Love Everlasting #1 is an intriguing debut. It both feels like an homage and a slight twist to the romance comic genre. There’s a lot of details that were clearly added to make sure the comic nailed the style but at the same time, it all feels updated and fits modern comics. It’s an intriguing start to the series that has a lot of potential for what’s to come.

Story: Tom King Art: Elsa Charretier
Color: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.4 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

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Get a look at Impact Winter #1 from Skybound coming this July

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Skybound and Anonymous Content have unveiled a new look at Impact Winter #1, the new post-apocalyptic one-shot that serves as a prequel to the Audible Original series of the same name. Impact Winter #1 debuts in comic shops July 13.  

The superstar creative team behind the new comic includes Audible series creator Travis Beacham, artist Stephen Green, colorist Matt Hollingsworth, and letterer AndWorld Design. Impact Winter #1 will feature many of the characters made beloved in the heart-stopping audio drama, as well as the first appearance of an important character that has not yet been introduced in the audio series.  

The 40-page extra-length issue takes place several years prior to the events in the audio series—one year since a comet hit Earth, inflicting an “impact winter” and blotting out the sun. Now, the world is a dark, cold landscape ruled by vampires. 

In the British countryside, a band of survivors has formed a resistance in the fallout shelter of a medieval castle. Among them is Darcy, a young, headstrong fighter waiting for her chance to prove she can be on the front lines. But when that opportunity comes, Darcy will come face to face with the true horrors of this new world.

Impact Winter #1

Review: Batman: Ego and Other Tales

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Darwyn Cooke was an amazing writer and artist and Batman: Ego and Other Tales collects some of his best work. It’s also one of the inspirations for The Batman!

Batman: Ego and Other Tales collects:

  • Batman: Ego
  • Catwoman: Selina’s Big Score
  • stories from Batman: Black and White and Solo

Story: Darwyn Cooke, Paul Grist
Art: Darwyn Cooke, Bill Wray, Tim Sale
Color: Matt Hollingsworth, Dave Stewart
Letterer: Jonathan Babcock, Rick Parker, Richard Starkings

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Amazon
Kindle
Bookshop

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Review: Maestro: World War M #1

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Maestro: World War M #1

When people in power become comfortable, they tend to feel an air of invincibility. They start to feel like they are untouchable. That often leads them to mistreat the people under them. They often change for the worse.

When I was in the military, I saw the devolution often. The ones who would got promoted often decried the current leadership. When they got promoted, it became about self preservation, which lead them to forsaking those around them along the way. This is where they stop seeing their friends as well as their enemies. Blindspots become overwhelming. In the opening of Peter David’s final chapter the saga of Maestro, Maestro: World War M #1, unseen threats come to take the tyrant off his perch.

We are taken to a simulation within the Kremlin in Moscow where Maestro looks to settle a score with Abomination. The battle is brutal resulting in a tragic ending.  We soon find out MODOK had been keeping Abomination is stasis this whole time. They live in a world where Maestro rules over the survivors from a nuclear apocalypse. The issue takes us further into the world catching up with Doom and Namor and by the issue’s end, another hero for the Maestro to contend with. The issue is a solid set up showing us the key players of the story to come and reminding us of Maestro’s dominance.

Overall, Maestro: World War M #1 is an excellent first chapter to the ongoing saga of Maestro. The story by David is astounding. The art by Germán Peralta and Pasqual Ferry is amazing. Altogether, the debut issue proves just how formidable a villain Maestro is in this final chapter.

Story: Peter David Art: Germán Peralta, Pasqual Ferry
Color: Jesus Aburtov, Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Ariana Maher
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

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Preview: Avengers #50

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Avengers #50

(W) Jason Aaron, Christopher Ruocchio (A) Aaron Kuder, More (CA) Ed McGuinness
RATED T+
In Shops: Dec 01, 2021
SRP: $9.99

COMMEMORATING LEGACY #750!
Supersize extravaganza of Earth’s mightiest action and surprises!
Witness the jaw-dropping conclusion of “World War She-Hulk!” Learn the true purpose of the prehistoric Avengers! Uncover the shocking secret of the Iron Inquisitor! Behold the most powerful collection of super-psychopaths that any Earth has ever seen! Watch the Avengers recruit some shocking new members! And follow the Ghost Rider on a quest for vengeance across the Multiverse that will spark an all-new era in Avengers history!
Plus: A bonus story featuring Thor by Christopher Ruocchio and Steve McNiven!

Avengers #50
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