Supernatural #9
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Eder Messias
Covers: John Amor (A), David Cousens (B), Photo 1 (C), Photo 2 (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
The Winchester brothers have tried to follow in their father’s footsteps, fighting evil of all kinds. They’ve never met a monster they couldn’t handle…until now.
Flash Gordon Vol. 3: Savior of the Universe
(W) Jeremy Adams (A) Eder Messias, Tom Derenick
FLASH AGAINST FLASH! The worlds of Flash Gordon explode in volume 3 of the epic series by writer Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Flash, Aquaman) and artists Will Conrad (Wolverine, Flash, Nightwing) and Eder Messias (Sam Wilson: Captain America; Spider-Man: the Last Hunt)!
Ming the Merciless is back on the throne of the shattered empire. Now Flash, Dale Arden, Princess Aura, and other allies are wanted everywhere. But there’s one man in particular who will stop at nothing to find Flash Gordon… And it’s Flash Gordon himself. A Flash from another universe, driven purely by vengeance for the death of his own Dale! A despot whose iron grip would rival only that of his dead wife’s! With Ming the Merciless at his side, this world — and the life of the real Flash Gordon — is surely doomed.
Captain Marvel: Dark Past #3
(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Lucas Werneck, Eder Messias
THE DESECRATOR! CAPTAIN MARVEL teams up with SPIDER-WOMAN to stake out a shady arms deal involving Kree technology and comes face-to-face with DESECRATOR, a criminal with ties to the militant group D.N.V.R. But his connection to the Danvers family might run deeper than Carol knows…
Supernatural #6
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Eder Messias
Covers: Clayton Crain (A), John Amor (B), David Cousens (C), Photo (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Mystery, Action/Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
ON THE ROAD AGAIN! In the course of their ongoing search for the entity that killed their loved ones, Sam and Dean Winchester have tangled with imps, ghosts, wizards, and worse. But now their most deadly foe may be a young woman named Steff Windler — the sinister CEO of Windler Enterprises — who has stolen the secret notebook of the brothers’ monster-hunting father! Can our heroes recover this priceless collection of their father’s hard-won wisdom before Steff unleashes chaos using the infernal knowledge hidden within its pages? And why does she seem so interested in Sam specifically? Find out as a brand-new chapter in the Winchester Family saga begins with Supernatural #6, from the demon-haunted creative team of GREG PAK and EDER MESSIAS — featuring eerily uncanny covers from MESSIAS, CLAYTON CRAIN, ALFREDO CARDONA, and a special cast PHOTO!
Supernatural #5
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Eder Messias
Covers: Clayton Crain (A), Eder Messias (B), Alfredo Cardona (C), Photo (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Mystery, Action/Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
DISORDER IN THE COURT! After clashing repeatedly with the nefarious forces deployed by Windler Industries, Sam and Dean Winchester have finally gathered enough evidence to go after its shadowy founder, Steff Windler. But a when the brothers set out to track the sinister CEO down, they wind up driving straight into a trap that Windler has carefully constructed for them! Captured by an uncanny posse of skeletal cowboys, the Winchester boys are hauled before an equally incorporeal judge and put on trial for their very souls. But this is no ordinary demonic kangaroo court — and if Windler can make his case successfully, the hellish verdict handed down will be the very definition of a fate worse than death! Public defenders GREG PAK and EDER MESSIAS close out their first case in Supernatural #5 — backed up by expert testimony from MESSIAS, CLAYTON CRAIN, ALFREDO CARDONA, and a special cast PHOTO!
Black Panther 60th Anniversary Special #1
(W) Christopher Priest, Cody Ziglar, Evan Narcisse, Murewa Ayodele (A) Alitha Martinez, Eder Messias, Javier Pina
CELEBRATING SIX DECADES OF THE KING OF WAKANDA!
This landmark over-sized issue features brand-new, thrilling stories from a lineup of fan-favorite writers and artists who have defined T’Challa’s legacy. Don’t miss this must-have tribute to T’Challa, Wakanda and 60 years of the world’s greatest protector!
Flash Gordon #15
(W) Jeremy Adams (A) Eder Messias
THE SECRETS OF MONGO REVEALED — FLASH GORDON VS. FLASH GORDON — MING VS. MING — WORLD VS. WORLD. IT ALL COMES TO THIS! What Flash Gordon discovers in the tunnels beneath Mingo City will change everything in the battle to come! But his evil counterpart is determined to beat him there — and with the help of two Dr. Zarkovs, Dark Flash has an edge. Will the two men — and two worlds — destroy each other? Jeremy Adams and Eder Messias fulfill a flash-tastic destiny in the final issue of this pulse-pounding arc!
Supernatural #4
writer: Greg Pak
artist: Eder Messias
covers: Clayton Crain (A), Eder Messias (B), Andrea Broccardo (C), Photo (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Horror | $4.99 | Teen+
READING IS DETRIMENTAL — I MEAN, FUNDAMENTAL! The denouement of last issue’s adventure in the woods leads the Winchester Brothers to the local library, which turns out to be more haunted than a graveyard built on top of another graveyard. But after some back-and-forth with the screaming spirits, Sam and Dean are able to ascertain that they’re all mostly harmless, and are really just interested in a quiet afterlife among the stacks.In fact, a quiet library with plenty to read and no one to bother him sounds almost like paradise to Sam — and if Dean’s not careful, he might end up losing his brother forever to the endless shelves between here and the hereafter! Head librarians GREG PAK and EDER MESSIAS man the circulation desk in Supernatural #4 — featuring one-of-a-kind bookplates by MESSIAS, CLAYTON CRAIN, ANDREA BROCCARDO, and a special cast PHOTO cover!
Supernatural #3
writer: Greg Pak
artist: Eder Messias
covers: Clayton Crain (A), Drew Moss (B), Andrea Broccardo (C), Photo (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Mystery, Action/Adventure | $4.99 | Teen
Sam and Dean find themselves in a small town in Massachusetts, where a group of live-action role players have recently survived a mysterious attack in the woods that left one of their members missing. Determined to save their friend, the LARPers are heading back into the forest for a new adventure, but this time they’ll be armed with real weapons — as well as the hard-won occult knowledge of the accompanying Winchester brothers!
Dungeon masters GREG PAK and EDER MESSIAS roll for initiative with their third issue of Supernatural — featuring custom character designs by CLAYTON CRAIN, DREW MOSS, ANDREA BROCCARDO, and a special cast PHOTO cover adding +2 charisma!
Hunting monsters is a rewarding calling, but it doesn’t exactly pay well (or, really, at all). Sam and Dean are just about broke when Dean hits on the idea of raising funds the old-fashioned way — by gambling what little cash they have at a casino. After settling in to see if his brother can manage to lose gracefully, Sam makes a new friend at the bar. Strangely enough, this sympathetic siren seems to have an uncanny ability to change the brothers’ fortunes for the better — or possibly for the very worst! Supernatural #2 is an excellent second issue that again you can pick up and just enjoy on its own.
I’ve never really been into Supernatural. I haven’t watched an episode and can’t think of any comics I had previously read before this series. My only real interaction is just seeing the massive fandom online. So, I went into the first issue of the series knowing very little but came out enjoying it. And now with Supernatural #2, I’m starting to become a fan. Written by Greg Pak, the second issue does what the first does so well, allows you to just pick it up and enjoy it. The comics, so far, have given just enough to understand the story, creating one and done reading experiences that seem so few in comics today. You can pick up the first issue and just enjoy it. You can pick up the second and just enjoy it. You don’t need to know about the tv show, previous issues, or left with a cliffhanger as to what comes next. They’re self-contained issues and that alone makes it stand out.
But, Pak makes sure the comics are fun. The two brothers in Vegas come across some otherworldly shenanigans and get somewhat involved. It all is easy to follow, deals with no mythology, and has the charm of the debut issue. It’s the type of comic you can just enjoy on its own.
The art consists of a team and that isn’t noticeable. Pasquale Qualano, Alessandro Ranaldi, Vincenzo Federici, and Eder Messias all provide art with Ellie Wright on color and Jeff Eckleberry on lettering. It wasn’t until after I read it looking at the credits did I find out four different artists handled the issue. The art is good. The characters look like the actors and the casino they’re in comes off as one without being overcrowded and overdone. It keeps things simple visually.
Supernatural #2 is a fun comic. It keeps things focused and simple, sticking to a straightforward story and not getting distracted by some great mythology. It continues an excellent introduction to these characters and world and slowly making me a fan of it all.
Story: Greg Pak Art: Pasquale Qualano, Alessandro Ranaldi, Vincenzo Federici, Eder Messias
Color: Ellie Wright Letterer: Jeff Eckleberry
Story: 8.5 Art: 7.95 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy
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