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Review: Blood and Dust #1

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ALTERNATE Issue 1 Cover copyJudd Glenny is the first American vampire, once he terrorized the West as its most fearsome predator, but for more than 40 years now he’s spent his days in peace, reduced to little more than babysitter for his own vampire offspring. But when the evil that lives in the swamp surrounding the small backwater town he calls home gets ahold of one of Judd’s great grand-kids, everything changes.

Blood and Dust #1 is a Southern style vampire tale with a slight shot old B science fiction movies. While the premiere issue is a little slow, it is all the better for it. Writers Michael R. Martin and Adam J. Orndorf manage to bring in Judd’s violent history to light, as one his grand-kids go missing.

While there is this odd Southern Gothic feel to the art style, the comic is bolstered by the dark atmosphere of the issue. There is a clear absent of lightness in either story or art (so far). Judd’s vampiric transformation is only seen in one panel, but it brings on a clear physical change and something I look forward to seeing more of.

Story: Michael R. Martin , Adam J. Orndorf Art: Raymund Lee, Roy Allan Martinez, Kel Nuttall
Story: 8.5 Art: 9 Overall: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy

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Preview: Blood and Dust: The Life and Undeath of Judd Glenny #2

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BLOOD AND DUST: THE LIFE AND UNDEATH OF JUDD GLENNY #2

Writer(s): Michael R. Martin & Adam Orndorf
Artist Name(s): Roy Allan Martinez
Cover Artist(s): Brett Weldele
32 pgs./ M / FC
$3.99

40 years ago the first American vampire became the unlikely savior to the children of Boggy Depot and forged an unlikely agreement with the town. They leave him and his family alone, and he’ll save any children from whatever lives in the swamp. But now Judd needs saving, and his grandkids only hope is their mother. Only problem is she’s more dangerous than the swamp…

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Review: Heroes: Godsend #5

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HeroesComic_Godsend5_Cover_AFarah prepares for a deadly confrontation with the super-strong Mr Vance in the shocking conclusion to ‘Godsend’. And what part will Angela Petrelli, HRG and the mysterious Philomena Haas play?

While Heroes: Godsend #5 is well done, the end leaves you with some questions. Despite the fact that Farah manages to save her neighborhood from destruction, she still seems conflicted some about life. It’s almost as if they are leaving it there to make another Heroes prelude comic that ties into Farah’s life.

I will admit the one out of place transformation will likely shock readers. That’s especially given both characters have been in almost every issue, but didn’t seem that connected.

The ending between Farah, and the large suited man is fluid and well done. The comic as a whole presents a nice mix of dialogue and action.

Story: Joey Falco Art: Roy Allan Martinez
Story: 8.5 Art: 9 Overall: 8.75 Recommendation: Buy

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Preview: Heroes: Godsend #5

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HEROES: GODSEND #5

Writer: Joey Falco
Artist: Roy Allan Martinez
COVER A: Roy Allan Martinez
COVER B: Roy Allan Martinez
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: Jul 20

Farah prepares for a deadly confrontation with the super-strong Mr Vance in the shocking conclusion to ‘Godsend’. And what part will Angela Petrelli, HRG and the mysterious Philomena Haas play?
Features interlocking covers.

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Preview: Heroes: Godsend #4

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HEROES: GODSEND #4

Writer: Joey Falco
Artist: Roy Allan Martinez
COVER A: Roy Allan Martinez
COVER B: Gary Spencer Millidge
FC – 32pp – $3.99 – On sale: Jun 15

Heroes Godsend continues to explore the origins of Farah Nazan from the Heroes Reborn mini-series! Farah’s life becomes more complicated thanks to a huge hulk of an EVO named Mr Vance, a nasty young businesswoman called Philomena, and a bomb… Plus, could romance be in the air for Farah?

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Review: Heroes: Godsend #3

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01 HeroesGodsend3_CoverAFarah has a mission: to break someone out from a maximum security prison – and that someone is a familiar face to Heroes fans… Plus, we continue to learn Farah’s origins as she is put through more training challenges – this time, she has to face a whole host of poisonous spiders…

Between the flashbacks, the prison breakout, and a restaurant fire there is a great amount of action crammed into the 29 pages of Heroes: Godsend #3. Extending the grit, and realism of Heroes Reborn, the story follows Farah and Mr Linderman. While Mr Linderman only appears briefly, there seems to be a small connection with a mysterious Mr. Vance.

Artist Roy Allan Martinez adds a sense of realism to Mr Linerman, by managing to capture the look of Malcom McDowell who played the character in Heroes. The flashback of how Farah got her Godsend scar is intriguing, and reveals some of why her character is so strong. Even though it may scare some readers who have arachnophobia, so be warned. The blend of Farah’s state of invisibility, and solid form is a well executed piece of art within itself.

Story: Joey Falco Art: Roy Allan Martinez
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Titan Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview: Heroes: Godsend #2

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Heroes: Godsend #2

Writer: Joey Falco
Artist: Roy Allan Martinez
​Publisher: Titan Comics​
FC – 32PP – $3.99 – On Sale: April 6

Farah’s work at Primatech brings her into a clash with HRG and the Haitian. Plus she has to undergo a secret mission into a prison to break-out an old face from the Heroes TV show! Plus, just what is Angela Petrelli up to…?

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Preview: Heroes: Godsend #1

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HEROES: GODSEND #1

Writer: Joey Falco
Artist: Roy Allan Martinez
Cover A: Roy Allen Martinez – JAN161675
Cover B: Photo – JAN161676
Cover C: Blank Sketch – JAN161677
Publisher: Titan Comics
Page Count: 32 ​pp​
Price: $3.99
On Sale Date: March 9, 2016

This 5-part story arc focuses on Farah from Heroes Reborn, delving into her past as we find out how she became the woman she is today.

The story begins while Farah is a student in New York City in 2001 and terrorists destroy the World Trade Center… Life for the world and Farah will never be the same again… And how will she cope with discovering her camouflage powers?

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Titan Comics Reveals the Cover for Heroes: Godsend #2

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Following their announcement of Titan Comics’ all-new Heroes: Godsend series last month, the publisher has revealed the covers for Heroes: Godsend #2.

This brand new series will be written by Heroes Reborn scriptwriter Joey Falco with art from Roy Allan Martinez. Issue #2 comes with covers from Allan Martinez and Feliz Ruiz.

Farah’s work at Primatech brings her into a clash with HRG and the Haitian. Plus she has to undergo a secret mission into a prison to break-out an old face from the Heroes TV show! Plus, just what is Angela Petrelli up to…?

Heroes_Godsend_2_CoverA by Allan Martinez Heroes_Godsend_2_CoverB by Felix Ruiz

Titan Comics Reveals Cover for Heroes Godsend #1

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Titan Comics has released a first look at the stunning variant covers from their all-new forthcoming mini-series Heroes: Godsend written by Heroes Reborn scriptwriter Joey Falco and with art from Roy Allan Martinez.

This 5-part story arc focuses on Farah from Heroes Reborn, delving into her past as we find out how she became the woman she is today.

The story begins while Farah is a student in New York City in 2001 and terrorists destroy the World Trade Center… Life for the world and Farah will never be the same again… And how will she cope with discovering her camouflage powers?

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