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The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 Sells Out and Gets a Second Printing

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A new terror has possessed the comic book industry. Just a week after its release, IDW Publishing’s​ The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 has sold out at the distributor level and a second print is being rushed to ensure it arrives the same day as the second issue (April 29), giving fans an easy opportunity to get both issues at once. 

From series creator and horror superstar writer Hannah Rose May and the terrifyingly talented artist Kelsey Ramsay, the chilling demonic tale torments London’s royal residence while uncovering the spine-tingling truth behind the family’s curse.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 second printing​ – featuring new cover by Damien Worm – goes on sale April 29, the same day as The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #2.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 2nd printing

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 Brings the Popular Film Franchise to Comics

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A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

The world ended in a hush. The creatures came for the cities first. But in Pearl, Iowa—a tiny island town on the Mississippi—the mayor and townsfolk believe that’s someone else’s problem. Cut off from the chaos of the coasts, they think they can ride out the storm. But fire chief Lonnie Fry knows better. The creatures that hunt by sound are coming west, and unless the people of Pearl take drastic action, silence won’t save them—it’ll bury them. A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is based on the film franchise, but you don’t need to watch the films to enjoy the comics.

Written by Phil Hester, A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is a nice start to the popular horror franchise that keeps things focused. I’ve never seen any of the films, but it’s a debut that is accessible by anyone and really relevant to today’s world.

Hester introduces us to a small town, rather isolated from the world. And with that isolation comes a disbelief about what they’re witnessing on television, in the news, and warnings from others. They don’t believe there’s creatures on their way, a denial of the clear evidence before them. Hester delivers an allegory from modern times of a conservatism that’s built on false beliefs and denial of reality. This is a town set up for success and survival and refuse to do what’s necessary because it means they’d need to sacrifice something or be inconvenienced. A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is our modern politics in a nutshell.

Hester provides the page layout with Ryan Kelly‘s pencils and inks delivering an issue that focuses in on the small town quality of it all but also the storm to come. With color by Lee Loughridge and lettering by Nathan Widick, the comic delivers a solid story of what is primarily adults yelling at each other. It’s a debate that you know will end badly and the art has a sadness to it, you can hate those who are clearly wrong, but the art also adds in a chance to pity them.

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 is a welcoming debut that those new to the franchise can dive in and enjoy. It can be enjoyed on the surface level or appreciated for its deeper examination of how a minority, who are so wrong, can be the death of us all.

Story: Phil Hester Art: Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly
Color: Lee Loughrdige Letterer: Nathan Widick
Story: 8.0 Art: 7.85 Overall: 7.95 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 Delivers Tense Political Horror

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The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

First, it was America…now, England. It’s 5:00 a.m. at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister gets a call that bolts him upright out of bed: The royal family has been lost at sea. Parliament and Buckingham Palace explode with action in the aftermath. Some suspect the prince and his wife, the princess, were attacked. Others whisper their tragedy was the result of a long-standing family curse…Either way, playboy and recovering addict Theo Belmont is next in line to the throne. Can he step up to the role? Or will he be consumed by his demons? The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 is a tense debut full of emotion and mystery.

Written by Hannah Rose May, The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 is a fantastic debut that’ll keep you guessing as to what’s going on. At its surface level, the story involves the mysterious disappearance and fallout of some of the royal family. Did they vanish due to a curse or was another nation involved? That alone could drive a series, with a focus on an investigation and the political impact of the event. But, May dives deeper focusing on the next in line to the throne and a past that haunts him.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 explores trauma and addiction as Theo Belmont fights to stay sober while also clearly uneasy about his royal lineage. But, the crown that weighs is forced upon him as he’s declared the next in line for the throne and struggles with his addiction that has afflicted other family members. It’s a story of ghosts that haunt but ones of addiction and family trauma.

The comic delivers a perfectly moody look with the art of Kelsey Ramsay. With color by Heather Breckel and lettering by Jodie Troutman, the comic has a haunted style that perfectly captures its ominous feel. I can’t say anything as far as the details of the royals and England, but the comic nails a haunting feel and the visuals add to the tension that builds throughout the issue. The art is perfect for the overall vibe, adding to every emotional moment.

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1 is the type of comic you can enjoy on the surface level or dive deeper in to. It’s a solid debut that’ll suck readers in, leaving them guessing as to where this could go. It’s a fantastic debut that delivers a haunting read as the weather warms up.

Story: Hannah Rose May Art: Kelsey Ramsay
Color: Heather Breckel Letterer: Jodie Troutman
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

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The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Kelsey Ramsay

From Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Kelsey Ramsay (Moon Dogs, Godzilla: Heist) comes the next installment in the dark series that dared to possess a nation. First, it was America… now, England.

It’s 5:00 a.m. at 10 Downing Street. The prime minister gets a call that bolts him upright out of bed: The royal family has been lost at sea. Parliament and Buckingham Palace explode with action in the aftermath. Some suspect the prince and his wife, the princess, were attacked. Others whisper their tragedy was the result of a long-standing family curse…

Either way, playboy and recovering addict Theo Belmont is next in line to the throne. Can he step up to the role? Or will he be consumed by his demons?

The Exorcism at Buckingham Palace #1

Preview: A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

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A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester, Ryan Kelly

The world ended in a hush.

The creatures came for the cities first. But in Pearl, Iowa — a tiny island town on the Mississippi — the mayor and townsfolk believe that’s someone else’s problem. Cut off from the chaos of the coasts, they think they can ride out the storm. But fire chief Lonnie Fry knows better. The creatures that hunt by sound are coming west, and unless the people of Pearl take drastic action, silence won’t save them — it’ll bury them.

From legendary creators Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer, Local) comes the first-ever A Quiet Place comic series — an untold chapter of fear, family, and sacrifice set in the terrifying world of the blockbuster films.

A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1

The Twilight Zone #5 Delivers Some B-Movie Monster Movie Fun

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The Twilight Zone #5

Imagine, if you will, a world where the urgency of science meets the obstinance of humanity. Submitted for your approval, the tale of a brilliant scientist who finds herself on the brink of a monumental discovery. A meteor emitting cryptic audio waves has crashed into the ocean and plummeted into its depths. Only she has the skill to decode its signals. But in the Twilight Zone, even the most crucial warnings can be drowned out by the cacophony of ignorance. The Twilight Zone #5 is a fun entry in the series and feels like the fun B-level horror of my childhood.

Written by L. Marlow Francavilla and Francesco Francavilla, The Twilight Zone #5 is an exploration of a mystery. A team is put together by the military to examine a strange object, one that’s giving off a strange noise. The story does a good job of building the mystery, leaving you wondering when the twist will happen and what exactly it’ll be.

The Francavilla’s also deliver a subtle message. Often, The Twilight Zone has a message and lesson to learn. Here, it’s not quite as obvious in what the story’s trying to convey, but it’s there.

Francesco’s art is interesting in the comic. It’s his familiar style and look but there’s something that’s a little retro about it as well. It feels like a throwback to old monster movies full of rubber costumes and cheap scares. But, it works, and works really well. The comic’s art embraces is retro sci-fi style from the sub that’s taken to the suits worn in the water. The reveal at the end too feels like that cheap costume that made classic monster movies so good. The comic embraces its classic roots and runs with it.

The Twilight Zone #5 is a fun read. It’s a bit more subtle in its lesson and point than previous issues, but it comes together with a solid tale that evokes classic sci-fi.

Story: L. Marlow Francavilla, Francesco Francavilla Art: Francesco Francavilla
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle

Preview: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6

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Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6

(W) Patrick Horvath (A) Patrick Horvath

The series finale of the critically acclaimed cozy-horror smash hit! Samantha Strong has made her choice… and Woodbrook will never be the same.

The events of the previous issue are so incredibly wild that we actually can’t type anything else here without it being a major spoiler. But you won’t want to miss the conclusion to Patrick Horvath’s epic follow-up to Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees.

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #6

Preview: Return to Sleepy Hollow #4

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Return to Sleepy Hollow #4

(W) Casey Gilly (A) Savanna Mayer

The Tree of the Dead haunts the nightmares of all who reside in Sleepy Hollow, but Ichabod, Katrina, Lotte, and their friends find themselves standing in its shadows once again, gathering the remains of yet another body.

They hoped the tree would hold some answers, but instead they have more questions when Masbath stumbles upon a circle of gravestones marked with the names Fortuna, Masbath, Dale, and Van Tassel. Why are these unkempt graves so far outside of town? Who would bury their loved ones so close to such a horrible sight?

While Masbath and Maggie investigate, Lotte is struggling to return to herself after being possessed. She’s hearing whispers. Of digging, of the softest dark, of thirst. The whispers are leading her in circles and circles and circles…

Return to Sleepy Hollow #4

Preview: 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun #3

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30 Days of Night: Falling Sun #3

(W) Steve Niles, Rodney Barnes (A) Chris Shehan

Bullets and teeth all shred flesh the same in this final oversize issue — vampires and gangsters are all out for blood. As the people of Barrow face enemies on all fronts, it’s now that humanity, bravery, and sacrifice must burn brightest. Will Jalen be the torch that leads them out of the darkness? Or is he the spark that dooms them to hellfire? Join us for the shocking conclusion to this cult-classic revival. The night is always darkest just before dawn…

30 Days of Night: Falling Sun #3

Preview: Smile: For the Camera #1

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Smile: For the Camera #1

(W) Hannah Rose May (A) Miriana Puglia

Pose. Vogue. Couture. Gore.

It’s Fashion Month 2005. Five young international models have just landed in New York City, ready to tackle four grueling weeks of runways, press, and cameras as they try to make it big. The girls become fast friends…until one seems to crack under the pressure. Little does everyone know that she is afflicted by the entity, a being bent on destruction and pain as it seeks to destroy lives through its horrific visions.

Dive into this never-before-seen story of betrayal and reality bending, based on the critically-acclaimed SMILE film franchise from Parker Finn, brought to you by horror star Hannah Rose May (The Exorcism at 1600 Penn, Rogues’ Gallery) and Miriana Puglia (Disney Villains: Cruella de Vil, Disney Villains: Maleficent) as we follow these models’ glamorous, gory descent into insanity.

Get ready to smile like you mean it.

Smile: For the Camera #1
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