BOOM! Studios has revealed legendary artist Raúl Allén’s variant cover of The Seasons Have Teeth #3, the penultimate issue of a brand new 4-issue horror series from writer Dan Watters, artist Sebastián Cabrol, colorist Dan Jackson, and letterer Nate Piekos of Blambot, coming to a comic shop near you this June 28th.
While the Summer photos are a sensation, Autumn is a different beast altogether, and not just because the stationary lair of decay takes up the entirety of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, threatening another meltdown. It’s the time of guilt for Andrew, where his life started to wither as well, but can it do any more harm in the present than it has in the past? Readers will find out in the thrilling and timely penultimate issue before winter and the grand finale arrives!
The Seasons Have Teeth #3features a main cover by artist Qistina Khalidah, and variant cover by Sebastián Fiumara.
BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at The Seasons Have Teeth #3, the penultimate issue of a brand new 4-issue horror series from writer Dan Watters, artist Sebastián Cabrol, colorist Dan Jackson, and letterer Nate Piekos of Blambot, coming to a comic shop near you this June 28th.
While the Summer photos are a sensation, Autumn is a different beast altogether, and not just because the stationary lair of decay takes up the entirety of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, threatening another meltdown. It’s the time of guilt for Andrew, where his life started to wither as well, but can it do any more harm in the present than it has in the past? Readers will find out in the thrilling and timely penultimate issue before winter and the grand finale arrives!
The Seasons Have Teeth #3 features a main cover by artist Qistina Khalidah, and variant covers by Sebastián Fiumara and Raúl Allén.
This is a column that focuses on something or some things from the comic book sphere of influence that may not get the credit and recognition it deserves. Whether that’s a list of comic book movies, ongoing comics, or a set of stories featuring a certain character. The columns may take the form of a bullet pointed list, or a slightly longer thinkpiece – there’s really no formula for this other than whether the things being covered are Underrated in some way. This week: Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior.
Just under a year and a half aog, Valiant Entertainment released a deluxe hardcover edition collecting the entire 14 issue run of Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior along with Eternal Warrior: Awakening #1. Fifteen comics presented in an over-sized hardcover along with 20 odd pages of bonus extras that add a lot for those interested in the process of the creation of the series, all for $49.99. And yes, I did buy this myself (and happily so) despite having access to the review copies and single issues I had picked up when released.
This series remains one of my all time favourites, so getting a chance to read it all in one spot was something I couldn’t pass up.
But despite this being one of my all time greats, it wasn’t until about the midway point that I fell for the series. Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior didn’t start out as a series that wowed me. The first four issues seemed to struggle with pacing and the art style, especially given the series billing as a follow-up to the explosively exciting Book Of Death miniseries that (spoiler) ended in the Eternal Warrior’s death. It’s that death, and those that follow, that form the crux of the series, but without the first four issues you don’t realize the toll taken on the Eternal Warrior with each death and resurrection cycle. The comics that I felt struggled with pacing quickly became some of the most important ground-setting in modern comics – a lesson that I took to heart, and quickly so.
Comics, like all stories, need time to breath.
It would also be fair to say that the art team of Raul Allen and Patricia Martin were not immediately to my taste. In furtherance to that, it would also be fair to say that my taste quickly changed as the series progressed and the elegance and artistic genius of the husband and wife team gave me a new appreciation of the majesty of sequential art. There are other artists who contribute to the series, all with a fantastic level of talent; it’s these contributions that give the series the honour of being one of the most visually stunning and diverse pieces of sequential art published by Valiant.
Robert Venditti has written some incredible comics in his time, but one of the finest examples of his work comes in the fourteen issue run of Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior. Taking you on a journey through history, across continents and beyond death, Venditti weaves an incredibly deep tale that reveals a different layer upon each subsequent reading.
It’s also violent as all hell in places, which should satisfy the need we have for a bit of blood and conflict in our comics, but there’s also a deep emotional story here that cannot – and should not – go ignored. The Eternal Warrior is an ancient being, and his life has not always been sunshine and roses – but he still picks himself up and dusts himself off.
Isn’t there a saying that’s roughly it isn’t how many times we fall, but how many times we pick ourselves up?
Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior is a fantastic series, and I envy those of you who get to read the entire thing in one sitting; the deluxe hardcover is worth picking up for that series alone, which is why I haven’t mentioned Eternal Warrior: Awakening at any point in this week’s column because that’s the cherry on top of the fantastic main course. Mixed metaphors aside, Awakening is another really good comic, and serves as another nice bonus for those who buy the collection.
I’ll make no secret of my abject love for this series, indeed the fact I own both the individual issues and the deluxe hardcover when I also have access to the review copies should hopefully speak volumes to that love. It’s a love that I genuinely believe you’ll share when you give the series a chance – it’s an underrated gem.
Join us next week when we look at something else that is, for whatever reason, Underrated.
BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Grim #10, the next issue in the hit best-selling comic book series from acclaimed writer Stephanie Phillips, fan favorite artist Flaviano, colorist Rico Renzi, and letterer Tom Napolitano, as Jessica Harrow and her fellow Reapers face new gods, beasts, and dangers in the underworld and beyond.
The gates of Hell wear thin as Eddie, thirsty for revenge, battles a merciless enemy that will push the reaper to his limits with revealing, spiritual wounds. Meanwhile, the last person Jess expected to see, someone Death worked tirelessly to keep hidden, reveals themself… and Hell itself awaits…
Grim #10 features main cover art by series artist Flaviano, and variant cover art by acclaimed illustrators Justine Florentino, Javier Rodriguez, and Raúl Allén. Arriving April 26th!
Raúl Allén’s variant cover of issue #6 has been revealed by BOOM! Studios just ahead of Final Order Cutoff. Damn Them All #6 is the FINAL ISSUE of the first arc of the new original horror series from legendary The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard and highly acclaimed writer Simon Spurrier, colorist Sofie Dodgsonwith color assists by Shayne Hannah Cui, and letterer Jim Campbell, continuing the dark adventures of your favorite new occult anti hero.
In the epic conclusion of the first story arc of Damn Them All, Alfie’s secret plans for his death are revealed! But it turns out Hell wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be–until his meddling made eternity a nightmare. Ellie will do everything she can to get what she needs from Theo, and the last demon she would have picked might just be the one to help. Will “Bloody El” be able to set the underworld right, or will someone else have to get the job done?
Damn Them All #6 comes to comic shops on March 22, 2023
BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Behold, Behemoth #3, the newest issue of the brand new horror series from the bestselling House of Slaughter‘s Tate Brombal, as he brings his first original series to BOOM! Studios, with highly acclaimed artist Nick Robles and letterer AndWorld Design, about how a man’s fracturing world and monstrous nightmares foreshadow the unthinkable, in stores on January 25, 2023.
What unspeakable events brought Grey and Wren together in the past? And what does it mean for the pair’s treacherous journey north? As the two continue on, revelations about the Behemoth will reveal a hidden truth about their shared story, and the nature of the mysterious pursuer on their tail…
Behold, Behemoth #3 features main cover art by series artist Robles, and variant covers by acclaimed artists Werther Dell’Edera, Raúl Allén, and more.
BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at Briar #3, the next issue of the brand new four-issue limited comic book series from Eisner Award-nominated writer, producer, and director Christopher Cantwell, rising star artist Germán García, colorist Matheus Lopes, and letterer AndWorld Design that reimagines the classic fairy tale as an epic dark fantasy adventure, available on February 1, 2023.
What if the one meant to protect you–more than anyone else–became the one that betrayed you? Briar unfortunately learns the answer, burdened beyond belief with the crushing prophecy that she’s connected to, and decides to make the future her own with a promise of vengeance. But while Briar wrestles with her new reality, Spider, her blue-skinned companion, harbors a secret of shocking significance…
Briar #3 features main cover art by series artist García, and variant cover art by superstar artists Yanick Paquette with colors by Matheus Lopes, Maria Llovet, and Raúl Allén.
BOOM! Studios has revealed a first look at the penultimate issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series BRZRKRby the iconic Keanu Reeves and NYT bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt, acclaimed artist Ron Garney, colorist Bill Crabtree, and letterer Clem Robins. Continuing inBRZRKR #11, discover the unfolding final chapter of the epic story that’s sold over a million copies, this December 21st!
A vicious battle returns us to where it all began! It’s cult forces vs. Black Ops as B. travels to the metaphysical Blue Plane with Diana’s help. And as the series approaches an explosive close, is B. finally near the end of his fatal goal, or will his violent efforts be in vain? The mindblowing ending of this epic, blockbuster series is nearly here!
BRZRKR #11 features main and variant cover art by series artist Garney with Crabtree and variant covers by highly acclaimed artists David Rubínwith Fahriza Kamaputra, and Raúl Allén.
BOOM! Studios has revealed Raúl Allén‘svariant cover ofBriar #3, the next issue of the brand new four-issue limited comic book series from Eisner Award-nominated writer, producer, and director Christopher Cantwell, rising star artist Germán García, colorist Matheus Lopes, and letterer AndWorld Design that reimagines the classic fairy tale as an epic dark fantasy adventure, available on January 25, 2023.
What if the one meant to protect you–more than anyone else–became the one that betrayed you? Briar unfortunately learns the answer, burdened beyond belief with the crushing prophecy that she’s connected to, and decides to make the future her own with a promise of vengeance. But while Briar wrestles with her new reality, Spider, her blue-skinned companion, harbors a secret of shocking significance…
Briar #3features main cover art by series artist García and Matheus Lopes, and variant cover art by superstar artists Yanick Paquette with colors by Matheus Lopes, and Maria Llovet.
BOOM! Studios has revealed superstar artist Raúl Allén’s variant covers for Once & Future #1-6 Grail Pack, a special return of the first six issues of the critically acclaimed series from New York Times bestselling writer Kieron Gillen, Russ Manning Award-winning artist Dan Mora, colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, about retired monster hunter Bridgette McGuire, her unsuspecting grandson Duncan, and their intrepid ally Rose who protect their nation from legends and myths risen from the grave to battle for dominion over the land, available on August 10, 2022.
What if all the legends are true? Own a relic from Once & Future history with the long-awaited return of the original six issues of the Eisner Award-nominated series, each with an exclusive new cover!
Just under a year and a half aog, Valiant Entertainment released a deluxe hardcover edition collecting the entire 14 issue run of Wrath Of The Eternal Warrior along with Eternal Warrior: Awakening #1. Fifteen comics presented in an over-sized hardcover along with 20 odd pages of bonus extras that add a lot for those interested in the process of the creation of the series, all for $49.99. And yes, I did buy this myself (and happily so) despite having access to the review copies and single issues I had picked up when released.
