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Review: Comichaus #8

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I recently read in an article where they interviewed Charlie Adlard of Walking Dead fame with his thoughts on comics. He had been recently named, the United kingdom’s Comics laureate, an honor, which befuddles me why America has not adopted this title to honor our greatest comic creators. In the interview, what I felt most, was not only love of his craft, but his passion of comics. He even mentioned how the French, call comics, the “Ninth Art”.

The intrinsic value of comics, can only be seen by those understand what the medium yields. It is truly a convergence of storytelling and gorgeous art. In the eighth issue of ComicHaus, each creator exhibits this passion in full force. In this installment of Chalk, our heroes take on the Reaper only to land in a sanctuary that they did not see coming. In the latest installment of MIA, our heroines foil a terrorist plot but remain wanted by the police.

In this episode of Mandy, the Monster Hunter, she uncovers a underground cave filled with crystallized humans and even runs into the monster who looks to make a victim out of her as well. In the second part of Homeopathos, our protagonist gets caught in an existential dream that will change his life forever. In this installment of Cold, our heroine, finds out she has a knack for trouble finding her but she also finds out her paranoia is well founded. In Click, a man is reunited with his wife, in a probably the most extreme of cases.

Overall, an excellent issue, that proves ComicHaus is on top of their game. The stories are very well written. The art is gorgeous. Altogether, this issue proves this publishing house is not messing around.

Story: Steven Horry, Chris Robertson, Sambrook/Jones, Simon Birks, Marcello Bondi
Art: Catia Fantini, Richard MacRae, Gavin Fullerton, Lyndon White, Daniele Folegatti
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

Review: Comichaus #7

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I have been an avid reader of Mad Magazine ever since I can remember, as have aunts that still ask do I read as they remember I read it back when I was seven. I was also a reader of Cracked Magazine. In my humble opinion, both magazines were funny, and asking me to choose one is better is nonsense. To me, it is like comparing Star Wars to Star Trek, as there really is no comparison, as both are deserving of their fanbases.

In every issue, every creator, understood their audience and was not too high on their horse not to pick on themselves. That fearlessness only lives in some of the best creators and that I what I am seeing at Comichaus. In the new installment, of Chalk, Jacqueline finds out someone is stealing souls and almost loses her life in finding out. In this installment of, MIA, our heroines are caught up as the police are on their tail and thy are on the hook for the massacre but one knows what to do next.

In Mandy the Monster Hunter, Mandy skillfully destroys a monster and reloads for the war on the road with the tourist couple. In new story, Homeopathos, a man fighting insomnia gets some medicine which gives him a more than he expects.  In Cold, our couple gets embroiled in the middle of an outbreak, which renders some mindless flaming zombies. In new story, Gods Of a Lesser Sphere, a post-apocalyptic world, which is very familiar looking yields a new superhero which will give some readers wish fulfillment.

Overall, every story including the new stories innovate and are not scared to challenge the reader. The stories contained within, are excellent. The art makes this issue shine. Altogether, a great issue, where the reader’s imagination will reach new heights.

Story: Steven Horry, Matt Warner, Chris Robertson, Simon Birks, Jimmy Furlong, Robin Jones, Mark McCann, Michael Sambrook
Art: Catia Fantini, Norrie Millar, Ed Bickford, Vincent Hunt, Richard MacRae, Lyndon White, Andrew Hartmann, Gavin Fullerton, David Yeh
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

Review: Comichaus #6

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I remember the very first time I picked up Epic Illustrated and how cool I thought it was. My Dad did not want me to read Heavy Metal magazine, because he thought it was crazy like the movie, and looking back he was right to some respect. This is where I first read Silver Surfer before he went on his galaxy trotting adventures in the Marvel Universe. He was a completely different character then, a much more serious figure that felt more like X-O Manowar of Valiant Universe, than his current incarnation.

There was something beautiful about how all thee creators brought their A game, and wrote stories like they had nothing to lose at the same time. In the sixth issue of their anthology, each creator reminds me of those writers/illustrators in Epic Illustrated, as thy thrive to write stories to evoke emotion. In the new installment, of Chalk, we get to see Jacqueline utilizing her full powers and up to no good, kind of like in the TV show, Angel, when he was Angelus. In the latest installment of Feather, Doug makes a promise to Sally, as each finds peace in their purpose and their eternal separation.

In Mandy the Monster Hunter, we get to see Mandy in action, as her training and instincts kick in full gear, as she destroys one monsters and recruit help to fight another. In MIA, a new story, a pair of hired guns, breakup an arms deal, which goes sideways quickly. In Cold, as our couple struggles to find a way out, the spirits within, leave a scary surprise, one that leaves them scarred. In Tipples I Time, a family gets transported back in time to the Old West but gets a little more, not only cowboys but also giant aliens.

Overall, all the new stories introduced has made this anthology series more than one to watch. The stories contained within, continue to get better. The art makes black and white panels look beautiful. Altogether, a great issue, where the reader finds a new reason to buy the next issue.

Story: Steven Horry, Dave Cook, Matt Warner, Chris Robertson, Simon Birks, Jimmy Furlong
Art: Catia Fantini, Norrie Millar, Ed Bickford, Vincent Hunt, Richard MacRae, Lyndon White, Andrew Hartmann
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

TV Review: iZombie S1E1 Pilot

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normal_izombietv_s01promo_001-1~0Olivia “Liv” Moore was a rosy-cheeked, disciplined, over-achieving medical resident who had her life path completely mapped out, until the night she attended a party that unexpectedly turned into a zombie feeding frenzy. Now as one of the newly undead, Liv has devised a clever way to resist her baser urges to devour fresh human brains – she’s taken a job in the Seattle coroner’s office. In this appropriately dead-end job, Liv can secretly snack on the brains of the many Jane and John Doe corpses that make a final stop in the morgue.

iZombie brings Vertigo‘s (an imprint of DC Comics) series to the television screen taking the basic concept Mike Allred and Chris Robertson created in the comics, and adding in a bit of Veronica Mars to it.

The episode has a great tone, and vibe about it, taking the sleuthing formula Producer (and first episode Director) Rob Thomas perfected with Mars, mixing it with a (kleptomaniac) zombie.

What’s truly fantastic about the first episode is the smart ass delivery and witty lines delivered by Rose McIver with almost enjoyment. Really, the entire cast is spot on, and compliment McIver’s style. And the show really rests on McIver’s undead shoulders, and due to that, it shines.

The plot is somewhat predictable towards the end, and the tone changes from somewhat humorous to much more sinister and serious towards the end, but overall the show has a fun nature about it that’s very fitting for a show on The CW.

iZombie is late to the television season, and the numerous other comic adaptations that debuted, but it’s a welcome addition. Expect it to quickly become a cult show, it’s kind of hard to not be entertained by the alabaster badass.

Overall Rating: 9