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Preview: Van Helsing Annual: Sins of the Father

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Van Helsing Annual: Sins of the Father

STORY DAVE FRANCHINI, DAVID WOHL & PAT SHAND
WRITER PAT SHAND
ARTWORK RENATO REI 1-18 SERGIO ARINO 19-38 HAKAN AYDIN 39-49, 63 & 64 DANIEL MAINE 50-62
COLORS GROSTIETA 1-31 & 39-48 MAXFLAN ARAUJO 32-38 & 49-64
LETTERS TAYLOR ESPOSITO (OF GHOST GLYPH STUDIOS)
EDITOR DAVID WOHL
PRODUCTION & DESIGN CHRISTOPHER COTE

Haunted and hounded by remnants of her family’s monstrous legacy, Liesel Van Helsing searches for the one responsible for bringing these new enemies to light—and she has finally found the answer in another family, with its own monstrous legacy, that wishes nothing less than the end of the Van Helsing line.

Preview: Wonderland: War of Madness

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Wonderland: War of Madness

Story: Dave Franchini, David Wohl
Writer: David Wohl
Art: Hakan Aydin, Allessio Mariani, Allan Otero, Dario Tallarico, Alessandro Uezu
Color: Leonardo Paciarotti, Maxflan Araujo
Letterer: Taylor Esposito
Editor: David Wohl
Cover A: Igor Vitorino / Ivan Nunes
Cover B: Guillermo Fajardo
Cover C: Mike Krome / Ula Mos

Peace has returned to Wonderland at last. The madness that the Jabberwocky wished to unleash has been halted, but all is not right in the realm of the newly appointed Flower Queen of Wonderland, Evelyn. As madness continues to seep through the cracks of this world, seeking to consume all that is good, it has found a new foothold in someone close to the throne. And chaos may soon reign again in Wonderland.

Preview: Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: Back to School

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: Back to School

Story: Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, Dave Franchini, David Wohl, Franco Giacomarra, Dan Bookbinder, R. Honor Vincent, Max Robinson
Writers: Dave Franchini, David Wohl, Franco Giacomarra, Dan Bookbinder, R. Honor Vincent, Max Robinson
Art: Massimiliano La Manna, Alessandro Uezu, Allan Otero, Eduardo Garcia
Color: Leonardo Paciarotti, Juan Manuel Rodriguez, Maxflan Araujo
Letters: Taylor Esposito
Cover A: Al Barrionuevo / Ivan Nunes
Cover B: Igor Vitorino / Vinicius Andrad
Cover C: Pierluigi Abbondanza

In these hallowed halls of learning, a new guidance counselor has arrived with a very…unique view of right and wrong. Her name is Keres, otherwise known as the Goddess of Death, and it’s best to heed her teachings as your very life may depend on it. Follow four new tales of terror, as both students and teachers alike will be finding out firsthand that the lessons learned can sometimes be fatal.

Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: Back to School

Preview: Myths & Legends Quarterly: Jasmine

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Graphic Policy Team

Myths & Legends Quarterly: Jasmine

Story: Dave Franchini, David Wohl, Jenny Lyn Wright
Writer: Jenna Lyn Wright
Art: Hakan Aydin, Juan Francisco Mota, Renato Rei, Alessandro Uezu
Color: Maxflan Araujo, Grostieta
Letterer: Taylor Esposito

The war raging in the shadows of the Grimm Universe leaves no one unaffected, including ex-genie and fire-dagger wielding heroine, Jasmine. She was on the front lines of the initial attack and hasn’t been seen since that first strike. Lost and separated from her friends, she finds herself back inside the last place she ever wanted to be, the world within her lamp! Now, Jasmine must embark on an epic mystical journey to escape the prison she finds herself in, but what secrets will she uncover about her past along the way, and what answers do they hold for her future–and the future of the Grimm Universe?

10 New Comics Await on comiXology

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

There’s ten new comics available now on comiXology. You can get new releases from Noeve Grafx, DC Comics, Yen Press, Harlequin, and iPOP. Get shopping now or check out the releases below.

Legends of the Dark Knight (2021-) #13

Written by Brandon M. Easton
Pencils Karl Mostert
Inks Karl Mostert
Colored by David Baron
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CATCHEISM BEGINS! Batman heads to Rome to stop Ra’s Al Ghul and the Leage of Assassins from getting their hands on an ancient artifact that they want to use to exacerbate the power of the Lazarus Pits. What Batman doesn’t know is that the artifcat is already under the protection of the Order of St. Dumas, specifically, AZRAEL! From the creative team of Critically Acclaimed Writer Brandon Easton and rising star artist Karl Mostert!

Truth & Justice (2021-) #17

Written by Andrew Aydin
Pencils Juni Ba
Inks Juni Ba
Colored by Nick Filardi
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Captured and taken to Turkey, Robin’s battle with Tarhun and Arinitti takes him on a crash course through the city. But who is pulling the gods’ strings and what does he want Damian for?

Arrête de me chauffer, Nagatoro Vol. 2

Written by Nanashi
Art by Nanashi
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Nagatoro est en seconde. Pleine d’assurance, joueuse, moqueuse, elle se découvre un jour un passe-temps favori : martyriser son “Senpai”, lycéen de première timide et mal dans sa peau. Nagatoro taquine, agace, aguiche, va parfois trop loin… mais qu’a-t-elle vraiment derrière la tête ? Et si derrière ses moqueries elle cachait une véritable affection ? Et si finalement, ses farces permettaient à Senpai de s’affirmer ?

Arrête de me chauffer, Nagatoro (édition Deluxe) Vol. 2

Written by Nanashi
Art by Nanashi
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Nagatoro est en seconde. Pleine d’assurance, joueuse, moqueuse, elle se découvre un jour un passe-temps favori : martyriser son “Senpai”, lycéen de première timide et mal dans sa peau. Nagatoro taquine,
agace, aguiche, va parfois trop loin… mais qu’a-t-elle vraiment derrière la tête ? Et si derrière ses moqueries elle cachait une véritable affection ? Et si finalement, ses farces permettaient à Senpai de s’affirmer ?

Arrête de me chauffer, Nagatoro (édition Deluxe) Vol. 2

Deux en même temps

Written by Leslie Kelly
Art by Mao Karino
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Chloé a été embauchée par Troy pour travailler sur un projet de design de vitrines dans un grand magasin. Elle était enthousiasmée par le travail et surprise lorsqu’elle a vu Troy danser, sans porter de chemise et sous la pluie. Il est toujours si sérieux ! Quand elle découvre ce nouveau côté chez lui, elle tombe amoureuse. Mais il est toujours professionnel et strict au bureau. Elle a de nouveau rencontré le côté passionné de Troy en Floride et a été séduite… mais maintenant il s’appelle Trent ! Quand ils sont rentrés chez eux, Troy a fait semblant de ne pas se souvenir de la nuit chaude qu’ils avaient partagée en Floride ! À quel jeu joue-t-il?

Goblin Slayer #61

Written by Kumo Kagyu
Art by Kousuke Kurose
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This series is rated Adults Only
DISCLAIMER: graphic sexuality gore
Wizard Boy has rushed ahead and found the captive adventurer, but will soon learn that you underestimate goblins at your own peril… Read the next chapter of Goblin Slayer at the same time as Japan!

Hinowa ga CRUSH! #42

Written by Takahiro
Art by Strelka
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This series is rated Adults Only
DISCLAIMER: graphic sexuality
Hinowa and her allies set off to the east in search of the next man recommended by the elder. Read the next chapter of Hinowa ga CRUSH! at the same time as Japan!

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Vol. 1

Written by Coolkyousinnjya
Art by Coolkyousinnjya
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Un matin, la tête enfarinée après une nuit de beuverie, Kobayashi voit débarquer sur le pas de sa porte… un dragon. Ou plutôt une dragonne fantasque, dénommée Thor, qui a décidé de son propre chef de se mettre à son service !

Monster Me #2: Body Chemistry (Teacher’s Edition)

Written by iPOP! Labs
Art by Cocoon Productions, Maxflan Araujo, Davide Puppo, Irene Yeom
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Learn about nutrition and sugar through comics! Follow the adventures of Midori and Perla, a Cookie Monster and a few friends as they go on an adventure to discover why Perla still feels hungry after eating a big meal. Includes a teacher’s guide.

Monster Me #2: Body Chemistry (Teacher's Edition)

Welcome to the Ballroom Vol. 1

Written by Tomo Takeuchi
Art by Tomo Takeuchi
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Collégien en déroute, Tatara Fujita ne sait pas quoi faire de sa vie. Il n’a ni talent particulier, ni passion, ni grande envie de chercher. Il n’est ni très costaud, ni très courageux, et n’a pas vraiment confiance en lui. Le hasard et une bande de caïds mal intentionnés lui feront rencontrer Kaname Sengoku, danseur professionnel qui à la suite d’un quiproquo le traînera jusqu’à un nouveau studio de danse de salon. Tatara y découvre l’univers de la danse sportive. Une révélation qui bouleversera son quotidien puis toute sa vie…

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ComiXology Features 8 New Comics Including The Joker Presents and Truth & Justice

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

There are eight new comics today on comiXology from DC, iPOP, AAM-Markosia, Harlequin, and Magnetic Press. Get shopping now or check out the releases below.

The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox (2021-) #2

Written by Matthew Rosenberg
Pencils Joshua Hixson, Jesús Merino
Inks Joshua Hixson, Jesús Merino
Colored by Joshua Hixson, Ulises Arreola Palomera
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The mystery of “WHO KILLED THE RIDDLER” heats up as Joker, now incarcerated and under interrogation by Commissioner Jim Gordon, retells his version of events, starting with the victim himself on the hunt for an all-powerful weapon. How did the other Gotham villains get involved, and why? What does this weapon do, and why does Riddler want it? Who had skin in the game, and who could stand to lose everything? It’s a whodunit spiraling out of control, retold by the world’s most unreliable narrator. See if you can spot the clues and solve the puzzle!

The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox (2021-) #2

Truth & Justice (2021-) #16

Written by Andrew Aydin
Pencils Juni Ba
Inks Juni Ba
Colored by Nick Filardi
Cover by Juni Ba
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It’s Damian’s birthday, and the Bat Family is throwing him a surprise party in the cave! But it seems someone has other plans when a pair of ancient Hittite deities crash the party!

1000 Storms #3

Written by Tony Sandoval
Art by Tony Sandoval
Cover by Tony Sandoval
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When the other kids travel through the mysterious tree that Lisa had discovered, they unwittingly let the demon King loose! Despite their cruelty, she knows its up to her to stop the invasion!

Genu Vol. 4: Volume 4

Written by Tommaso Todesca
Art by Alexandra Fastovets
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The Ego-ID of Gao Raj Anand is willing to help our three Mercurians. A team of rebels from the T.I.N. organization should be able to meet with them soon. But what’s Feng concocting in his virtual world? He finally understands the identity of the mysterious girl who appeared in the desert… but why is she here?

L’épouse du sultan du harem

Written by Annie West
Art by Shion Hanyu
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Jacqui, rédactrice de magazine, a rencontré Asim, un sultan, dans son pays lorsqu’elle a visité Jazeer. Ils se sont rencontrés dans le harem, resté longtemps inutilisé. Asim, extrêmement confiant, regardait Jacqui avec beaucoup d’intérêt – leurs personnalités étaient complètement opposées et il était fasciné par elle. Il ne faut pas longtemps non plus pour ue Jacqui soit entièrement captivée par le charme d’Asim. Elle était remplie de bonheur quand Asim lui a fait l’amour… jusqu’à ce qu’elle apprenne que le roi avait rencontré un certain nombre de princesses potentielles…

Riley

Written by Lori Foster
Art by Mao Kirisaka
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After a terrifying explosion, Regina is convinced that she has a stalker and begins taking self-defense lessons from instructor Riley Moore. Riley, a former SWAT member, feels a strong attraction to Regina and decides to investigate her case. While she’s scared for her life, Regina feels at ease when she’s with Riley, and she has no choice but to admit that there’s a sizzling connection growing between them. But Regina’s past trauma prevents her from having the confidence to take the next step in their relationship…

Monster Me: Monster Maker

Written by iPOP! Labs
Art by Maxflan Araujo, Julieta Colas, Davide Puppo
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Newmon’s magical “pend” draws ANYTHING – including any toy or product he could ever want. But after he owns EVERYTHING, does he really have it all?

Plague #8

Written by Dennis Fallon, Jason Palmatier
Art by Zachary Brunner
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As Robb finds himself face to face with a Pope bent on revenge, Warbishop Moray is plagued by a crisis of kindness. Meanwhile, something lurks in the walls of this great, old castle–whispering to the imprisoned fey about the end of an age and the extinction of mythical creatures. Has this whole journey been for naught? Danger and treachery have always been the hallmark of PLAGUE, but this issue takes us to the darkest places yet…

5 New Comics are Available on comiXology including a new Legends of the Dark Knight

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

There are five new comics available now on comiXology. You can find new comics from Yen Press, Harlequin, DC Comics, and iPOP. Get shopping now or check out the individual issues below.

Legends of the Dark Knight (2021-) #12

Written by Matthew Rosenberg
Pencils Cian Tormey
Inks Cian Tormey
Colored by Matt Hollingsworth
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A HARD-RAINS A-GONNA FALL! Gotham City’s Flood walls have been compromised and the city is in the midst of a massive storm and massive crisis. Batman thinks that Killer Croc is responsible for the destroyed flood walls but Croc shows Batman that there’s a more sinister force looking to profit off of this disaster. From the creative team of fan-favorite writer Matthew Rosenberg and red hot artist Cian Tormey!

Monster Me: Lion Queen

Written by iPOP! Labs
Art by Maxflan Araujo, Davide Puppo
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LeMon’s adventure has her testing out the goods of 3 LIONS. But what will happen when those 3 lions find out a MONSTER has been messing with their stuff?

Black Butler #177

Written by Yana Toboso
Art by Yana Toboso
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Though he’s started a cushy new life as the Phantomhive chef, Baldo’s dreams are far from relaxing… Read the next chapter of Black Butler the same time as Japan!

Dead Mount Death Play #67

Written by Ryohgo Narita
Art by Shinta Fujimoto
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Polka the shark has been kidnapped! But to what end…? Read the next chapter of Dead Mount Death Play the same day as Japan!

A Bride At His Bidding

Written by Michelle Smart
Art by Yoko Inoue
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In order to investigate Andreas, a wealthy Greek man who put her sister through hell, Carrie applies to be his private secretary. Andreas has some doubts about her identity and decides to challenge her with extreme demands and work conditions. Hitting the limit of her patience, Carrie resists his orders and reveals her identity. Now he’s threatening a lawsuit against her. But then he offers her an unexpected alternative—marry him for six months!

ComiXology Features 6 New Comics Including 3 DC Digital First Releases

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

There’s six new comics available now on comiXology. That includes 3 new comics from DC alone! Start shopping now or check them out below.

Legends of the Dark Knight (2021-) #11

Written by Becky Cloonan
Pencils Dike Ruan
Inks Dike Ruan
Colored by Dave McCaig
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THE CURSE OF SLAUGHTER SWAMP! Batman tries to stop Solomon Grundy as he attacks crime bosses in Gotham City. But Batman quickly learns that Grundy isn’t in control of his own body! Batman will have to chase Grundy back to Slaughter Swamp, where Solomon Grundy was born, to stop him once and for all. From super star writer Becky Cloonan and artist Dike Ruan making his DC Comics debut!

Truth & Justice (2021-) #15

Written by Grace Ellis
Pencils M.L. Sanapo
Inks M.L. Sanapo
Colored by Wendy Broome
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It is an all-out brawl between Batwoman and Nocturna in the forest!

Represent! (2020-) #13

Written by Keah Brown
Pencils Don Hudson
Inks Don Hudson
Colored by Nick Filardi
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WHO HIRED THE KID?

Monster Me #2: Body Chemistry

Written by iPOP! Labs
Art by Cocoon Productions, Maxflan Araujo, Davide Puppo, Irene Yeom
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La mariée dans le miroir

Written by Robyn Donald
Art by Satomi Tsuya
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Lorsque les rêves d’Olivia lui demandent d’écrire à Drake Arundell, elle décide que le moment est venu de le faire. Drake fut son premier amour, mais lorsqu’elle a appris qu’il avait été le petit ami de sa mère, l’image idéalisée qu’elle avait de lui a complètement changé. Drake est également le père de Simon, son jeune frère, et maintenant que celui-ci doit être opéré, Olivia a besoin de son aide. Drake est millionnaire et en mesure d’aider, mais il insiste sur le fait que Simon n’est pas son fils et qu’Olivia n’en a qu’après son argent.

The Sicilian’s Surprise Love-Child

Written by Carol Marinelli
Art by Sami Fujimoto
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Aurora came from a small village in Sicily to Rome for a hotel training program. The millionaire hotel owner, Nico, was the man she grew up with and the love of her life. Five years ago, she had willingly given her virginity to him, but her feelings remained unrequited. Now she sees Nico hasn’t changed and her heart starts to waver. But the desire is still there, and despite knowing he will never love her back, she ends up sharing a bed with him once again!

Early Review: Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2020 Halloween Special

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Joe Bones

Sorry warm woolen mittens, but short stories, horror fiction, and comic books are a few of my favorite things. Lucky for me, Zenescope has combined all my favorites into a single comic book. As an added bonus, this special one-shot is coming out just in time for Halloween. The Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2020 Halloween Special, due to hit comic shops on October 21st, collects three original tales of terror. Each story is introduced by Keres the goddess of death.

Keres may be the goddess of death, but in this Halloween Special, she’s moonlighting as a fortune teller. Each of the three tales in this comic revolve around people who walk into her shop hoping to learn what fate holds in store for them. This connecting story sets up the high point of the comic, Tarot card inspired page breaks, drawn by Sheldon Goh and colored by Ivan Nunes. These page breaks are so gorgeous, I found myself wishing I could hang them up on my wall. Different teams of artists illustrate and color each of the three stories. Unfortunately, not all of their work is of the same quality as the page breaks.

The first story has a lot of flashbacks, but artist Dario Tallarico and colorist Maxflan Araujo don’t do much to distinguish these scenes from those set in the present. The reader eventually catches on, but some sort of deviation of color would have helped make the change of setting much clearer. The second story looks much better than its predecessor. Oliver Borges uses perspective to great effect. He draws panels from varying angles, giving the story a cinematic look. Plus, the monster he gets to draw looks fearsome and badass.

Artist Novo Malgapo puts fine detail into some aspects of the third story, but seems to slack off in other aspects. Most notably, the proportions of the main character are sometimes drawn very poorly, making him look misshapen. As for the connecting story, Babisu Kourtis draws New Orleans in a very recognizable way. Even if the narration didn’t explain that New Orleans was the setting for the connecting story, the reader would be able to tell the location just by taking in the illustrations.

Unlike some of the artwork, the stories contained in this comic are all high quality. The first story has a lot of different horror elements, but the writers are able to connect everything into a creepy story. In the second story, the writers put a cool twist on a classic monster myth. The final story takes a familiar premise and brings it into the modern world. The obsessive nature and depravity of the main character in this story made my skin crawl. Plus, it’s got a surprising ending that’s tinged with a touch of dark humor.

Before I wrap up this advance review, there’s one more thing I want to mention. I find it really cool that Zenescope’s President and Chief Creative Officer Joe Brusha is not only one of the writers on this special, but he also created the Grimm Tales of Terror series. It’s not like it is unheard of for a publisher’s executive to contribute to a comic, but I feel like these days they only come off the bench for big events or anniversary issues. It’s refreshing to see a CCO take the time to write an entire holiday special. Grimm Tales of Terror Quarterly: 2020 Halloween Special is due to be released on October 21st, just in time for Halloween.

Writer: Joe Brusha Story: Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, Dave Franchini
Art: Novo Malgapo, Sheldon Goh, Babisu Kourtis, Maxflan Araujo, Oliver Borges
Color: Ceci de la Cruz, Ivan Nunes, Fran Gamboa, J.C. Ruiz, Maxflan Araujo, Grostieta
Letters: Taylor Esposito Art & Colors: Various Art Teams
Story: 10 Art: 6.0 Overall: 8.0 Reccommendation: Buy

Zenescope provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Review: Grimm Tales of Terror Presents: The Bridgewater Triangle #1

Posted on September 28, 2019 by pharoahmiles

MTV’s foray into scripted programming has been a mixed bag of sorts. As animated shows like Daria and Beavis & Butthead are cultural icons and shows that are still relatable today. There is unintentionally consistent but gory Scream which failed to truly grab an audience. Then there’s the superior Teen Wolf, a remake television series based on the well liked Michael J. Fox film.

The television show took what was a funny if not typical teenage supernatural comedy and made it into a pulse-pounding thriller. It took the charm of the movie and made it an action-packed and masterfully told story revolving around a werewolf and his friends, both human and supernatural. The mythology that the show built upon was immense where the town they lived in was just as important as the supernatural creatures that inhabited it. In Grimm Tales Of Terror: the Bridgewater Triangle, we are taken to a town where evil lurks not only in the shadows but even in the daylight.

Welcome to the Hockomock swamp, near the town of Bridgewater, where a group of friends, are doing research on the myth and legends revolving around both surroundings, which is met with anxiety by the locals they ask. From there we’re given a tale of terror involving abandoned camps, empty cabins, and demons.

Overall, a creepy thriller that will have your skin crawling. The story by Brian Studler is tense and well characterized. The art by the creative team delivers gorgeous horror and gore. Altogether, a story that gets under your skin, leaving readers closing their eyes in the most unexpected moments.

Story: Brian Studler Art: Deivis Goetten and Maxflan Araujo
Story: 10 Art: 9.6 Overall: 9.8 Recommendation: Buy

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