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Review: Coven #1

coven001Grimm Fairy Tales has mostly stuck pretty close to the same formula throughout its entire run.  Although it has vastly modified its source material, it has mostly depended closely on fairy tales, myths and legends in order to tell its stories.  There have been a few diversions where the characters involved are more or less completely original, although that has been the exception.  One of those cases was one which was a bit of a non-starter for Zenescope, a series called Salem’s Daughter and which told the story of Anna Williams, a witch who sought out to help people despite being constantly threatened because of her powers.  Although set in a different time, the character was still identified as part of the Grimm Fairy Tales universe on multiple occasions.

This new series is a combination of both inspirations.  The first part of the story deals with this same inspiration as was for the series of Salem’s Daughter as it shows a modern coven of witches in the Salem Woods, still targeted by witch hunters, though these witch hunters are a bit more refined than those in the past.  Out are pitchforks and in is full assault gear with state of the art weaponry.  While this serves as the introduction to the series, what follows is probably of note to many fans of the ongoing series, as it shows the return of Baba Yaga, a fan favorite who plays the anti-villain role, a female antagonist, who equally sometimes sides with the heroes when she doesn’t like what other villains are getting up to.  She leads the search for the abducted coven although she apparently isn’t aware of all of her actions as she seeks out help.

Grimm Fairy Tales has a tendency to get a bit bogged down in its main stories as it is so intricately woven together with its different inspirations.  This series on the other hand proves that there is a lot of hidden talent at this company, with the creative teams that it puts together to cover different concepts.  The result is this series which is a deviation from the usual Grimm Fairy Tales script, but a welcome one as it adds something extra to the universe which hasn’t been seen in some time, and manages to do so in an engaging way.

Story: Zach Calig Art: Diego Galindo
Story: 8.9 Art: 8.9 Overall: 8.9 Recommendation: Buy

Zenescope Comics: July 2011 Solicitations

Official Press ReleaseBrimstone Issue #3- Shadows of the Dead

Brian McCarthy & Michael Lent (W)
Hyunsang Michael Cho (P)
Cover A Eric Basaldua
Cover B Marat Mychaels

After surviving a night of unliving hell in Brimstone, Victor and the remaining mercenaries emerge, guns at the ready, to fight the supernatural forces that attacked them. Annabelle, the sole survivor

of the camp warns that the must all get out of town now or die. But the hardened mercenaries have their eyes set on mountains of gold and won’t be easily swayed. But something awaits them in the shadows and it hungers for their flesh. 28 Days Later meets Tombstone in this wild supernatural action series from Zenescope!

32 pgs, FC, $3.25

D.I.N.O. Strykeforce Issue #0

Joe Brusha (W) Julian Aguilera (P) Thomas Mason (C)

For over 165 million years dinosaurs ruled the earth….until the alien overlord Zalex discovered the planet 100 million years ago. In search of an army to conquer the universe Zalex finds the perfect candidates to mutate into his ultimate soldiers in earth’s Jurassic reptiles. With his new army nothing can stop Zalex from ruling the galaxy and the universe beyond it…..nothing but a team of mutated dinosaur heroes. Don’t miss this exciting prequel issue featuring what’s sure to be the hottest team of mutated reptiles to grace the four color world in three decades. The first original title in Zenescope Entertainment’s new Silver Dragon Books line.

32 pgs, FC, $0.99

Fly Issue #2

Raven Gregory (W) Eric J (P)
Cover A Amanda Conner
Cover B Darick Robertson
Cover C Eric J
Cover D Ale Garza
Sketch Incentive Cover E by Darick Robertson

If your fix on superheroes isn’t being whetted by the Big Two, take a taste of Raven Gregory’s FLY. One dose and you’ll be hooked. – Ain’t it Cool News

As a teenager Eddie Patron had thought he’d seen it all. That is until his nerdy friend Francis Keiser introduced him to the drug FLY. Now the sky’s the limit and Eddie is about to be introduced to a whole new world. A world that is not without its consequences. From the mind of the writer of Image Comics THE GIFT, Zenescopes WONDERLAND TRILOGY and THE WAKING comes Raven Gregory’s latest tale of suspense set in a world where superheroes aren’t really heroes at all… How far would you go to FLY? Featuring 4 covers by superstar artists Amanda Conner (Supergirl, The Pro), Darick Robertson (The Boys), Eric J (JSA, Rex Mundi), and Ale Garza (Fathom, Superman/Batman). As an added bonus retailers who order 20 copies of A, B, C, or D will receive a Darick Robertson sketch cover free. Don’t miss the series that critics are raving about!

32 pgs, FC, $2.99

Grimm Fairy Tales #62

Joe Brusha (W) James Patrick (W) Shamus Beyale (P)
Cover A Marat Mychaels

The hit series you’ve followed for over 5 years continues as danger continues to escalate! The city of Tallus has been destroyed and Sela and her companions lay beneath the body of the slain Shadow Dragon….whether alive or dead remains to be seen. Even if they have survived they still have Orcus to contend with. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion to the Mother Nature story arc!

32 pgs, FC, $2.99

Grimm Fairy Tales #63- The Dream Eater Saga Part 9

Raven Gregory (W)
Cover A Eric Basaldua
Cover B Nei Ruffino

Sela’s journey to free Erik’s soul from limbo leads her to search out the deadly Sea Witch named Ursula who dwells beneath the ocean in the realm of Myst. But Sela isn’t the only one looking for the powerful witch; Belinda has too returned to Myst and the fate of the Grimm Universe hangs in the balance as two arch enemies meet once again. Part 9 of the event that will change everything is here!

32 pgs, FC, $2.99

Grimm Fairy Tales- The Library Issue #1

Joe Brusha (W)
Cover A Caio Cacau
Cover B Joe Pekar

Grimm Fairy Tales presents an all new miniseries that explores an alternate reality of the Grimm Universe. When fourteen year old Sela Mathers discovers an ancient magic book in a condemned library her and her younger brother cast a spell that unlocks the amazing worlds

and characters from the books and novels around them. Hercules, Robin Hood and Pecos Bill all come magically to life. But heroes aren’t the only characters in stories. Villains too are affected by the magic and soon the children find themselves in a race against time to reverse the spell as evil characters from all of literature threaten to take over the world. Their only chance lies with the heroes they’ve brought to life. But even that may not be enough to stop Frankenstein, Baba Yaga, the Wicked Witch of the West and many more!

32 pgs, FC, $2.99

Grimm Myths & Legends Issue #7- The Dream Eater Saga Part 7

Raven Gregory (W) David Miller (P)
Cover A Eric Basaldua

The amazing Dream Eater crossover event continues! Evil and good team up as Baba Yaga and Samantha go in search of the one weapon that might give them a chance at defeating the Dream Eater. But not only is the weapon in a different dimension, it’s in a different time and letting there will only be half the battle. The Dream Eater is coming for everyone and there is little time to stop him. Don’t miss part 7 of the incredible Grimm Fairy Tales crossover event!

32 pgs, FC, $2.99

Grimm Myths & Legends Trade Paperback Volume 1

Raven Gregory (W) David Miller (P) Jason Embury (C)
Cover by J Scott Campbell

After the milestone events of Grimm Fairy Tales #50 creatures from the realm of Myst have escaped into our world. Captured by the evil Baba Yaga for her sinister plans they are about to cause major havoc on earth. Britney, our hero from Grimm Fairy Tales #1 is back, working in a treatment center for adolescents. Little does she know that something from another realm has caught her scene and will stop at nothing to find and destroy her before her true purpose is revealed. From the creators of Grimm Fairy Tales and the Wonderland trilogy comes the latest ongoing best selling series from Zenescope Entertainment.

176 pgs, FC, $15.99

Salem’s Daughter One-Shot- The Dream Eater Saga Part 6

Raven Gregory (W)
Cover A Ale Garza
Cover B Pasquale Qualano

The amazing Dream Eater crossover event continues! Braden and Anna investigate a mysterious occurrence in a small Delaware town as residents are ravaged by a sickness that turns them old and kills them within hours. Only a few are not affected and Anna knows that something evil is at work. Now as Braden becomes infected, Anna must figure out a way to save him before he too falls victim! Part 6 of the incredible Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater crossover event is here and includes 40 pages of content!

40 pgs, FC, $3.99

Salem’s Daughter- The Haunting Issue #1

Ralph Tedesco (W)
Cover A Artgerm
Cover B Fan Yang
San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Cover C by Mike DeBalfo

The series that the Philadelphia Daily News called “one of the year’s best” of 2009 returns!! What at first seemed like a simple haunting has quickly turned into a nightmare. A spirit has been unleashed and its power has been growing stronger ever since. Now Anna’s visions will lead her and Braden to Philadelphia to investigate the nightmarish occurrences and a possessed boy might prove to be just the beginning of the horror that awaits the duo. FEATURING a cover by superstar artist ARTGERM (Batman, Birds of Prey, Batgirl) For every 20 copies of cover A or cover B retailers purchase, they will receive one FREE copy Mike Debalfo’s San Diego Comic Con Exclusive limited to only 500 copies!

32 pgs, FC, $2.99

Sinbad One-Shot- The Dream Eater Saga Part 8

Raven Gregory (W)
Cover A Eric Basaldua
Cover B Ale Garza

The amazing Dream Eater crossover event continues! Sinbad and his crew come face to face with Baba Yaga as she enters their realm to find the mysterious weapon that might be able to stop the Dream Eater. What is this powerful weapon and what tragic ties does it have to one of the most evil villains the Grimm Universe has ever seen? Part 8 of the incredible Grimm Fairy Tales Dream Eater crossover event is here and includes 40 pages of content!

40 pgs, FC, $2.99

Wonderland House of Liddle Trade Paperback

Raven Gregory, Dan Wickline, Ralph Tedesco (W)
Cover by Sean Chen

When Calie left the Liddle home she had no idea of the terrible legacy she was leaving behind. A house possessed by the evil of Wonderland has been taking the lives of anyone foolish enough to enter. Innocent or not, each victim has fallen in terrifying manners and once you enter, there is no escape from its wrath! Three Wonderland Annuals are now collected into one stunning trade paperback. If walls could speak, these would scream.

192 pgs, FC, $15.99

Zenescope: March 2011 Solicitations

Official Press Release

Charmed Issue #10

Charmed 10 Cover A- SeidmanPaul Ruditis (W)

Marcio Abreu(A)

Cover by David Seidman

Issue #10

With the Power of Three torn asunder, Phoebe and Paige work to bring their family back together. But a tragically ill-advised plan pulls the The Charmed Ones further apart and could leave one of the sisters lost forever.

32 pgs, FC, $3.50

Discovery Channel’s Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Predators

Discoverys Dinosaurs- CummingsJoe Brusha (W)

Neo Edmond (W)

Art by Steven Cummings

Zenescope’s second book under its new all ages imprint, Silver Dragon Books, takes you on an adventure back in time with Discovery Channel’s Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Predators. Nothing captures the imagination of kids like the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and this book has all their favorites. Velicoraptors, Triceratops, and T-Rex all come to life in this exciting and groundbreaking new graphic novel. A must have book for dinosaur fans of all ages.

120 pgs, FC, $9.99

Grimm Fairy Tales Issue #58

Grimm 58 Cover A- CummingsJoe Brusha (W)

Cover by Steven Cummings and colors by Sanju R. Nivangune A child she never knew she had…incredible powers that she can barely control…the love of her life’s soul trapped in limbo. Sela has had a lot to deal with since she’s been trapped in the fairy tale realm of Myst and none of it good. But she’s determined to free Erik’s soul and find the answers to her newfound powers and forgotten past. Led on a quest by Death’s cryptic hint, Sela may have finally found the one person in all of Myst who can help her…but standing between them are two enemies that are out for Sela’s blood…the demon Orcus and the shape-shifting wizard Gruel!

32 pgs, FC, $2.99

Grimm Fairy Tales Hardcover Art Book

Grimm Hardcover Art Book- CampbellArtwork by J. Scott Campbell, Al Rio, Eric Basuldua, Talent Caldwell and more.

Since it was first published in 2005 Grimm Fairy Tales has been one of the hottest independent comics on the market. Featuring some of the most beautiful women in comics, Grimm Fairy Tales’ covers have been turning heads from day one. Collected for the first time here in this beautiful hardcover edition are the covers for the first 50 issues of this landmark series. With stunning artwork by some of the top artists in the industry including Al Rio, J. Scott Campbell and Eric Basuldua this collector’s edition is sure to be a fan favorite.

200 pgs, FC, $39.99

Grimm Fairy Tales Myths & Legends Issue # 3

Grimm Myths & Legends 3 Cover A- MedinaRaven Gregory (W) David Miller (A)

Cover A by Angel Medina and colors by Nei Ruffino

Cover B by Al Rio

From the creators of Grimm Fairy Tales and the Wonderland trilogy, Zenescope’s newest ongoing series continues here! Trapped without power Grimm Myths & Legends 3 Cover B- Rioduring one of the biggest storms to ever hit the mid west Britney and Doctor Patrick struggle to keep the kids calm. But when one of the teens goes missing their search reveals that something evil is taking shelter in the facility with them…a beast from another realm that is moving closer and closer to strike them all down once and for all. Don’t miss out on what promises to be one of the hottest new series of the year from Zenescope Entertainment.

32 pgs, FC, $2.99 • Features two separate covers

Monster Hunters’ Survival Guide Issue #5

Monster Hunters 5 Cover A- CaldwellJ.P. Russ (W) Anthony Spay (A)

Cover by Talent Caldwell and Colors by Jason Embury

Cover by Pasquale Qualano

Stories of fairy tale creatures have been told since the dawn of time. Trolls, fairies, and unicorns are believed to be fictional beings of fantasy. But are Monster Hunters 5 Cover B- Qualanothey really just figments of our imagination or are the stories about them based in fact? Legendary Monster Hunter J.P. Russ has the answers and he knows that these magical creatures are not just old wives tales. He also knows how to hunt them and now he’s ready to pass on that knowledge in the latest issue of The Monster Hunters’ Survival Guide – Fantasy Creatures. Don’t miss it…You never know when you might cross paths with a fire-breathing dragon.

32 pgs, BW, $2.99 • Ships with two separate covers!

Salem’s Daughter Trade Paperback

Salems Daughter TPB- HornRalph Tedesco (W)

Cover by Greg Horn

Two hundred years after the Salem witch trials of 1692, which resulted in the hangings of 19 women and men, Anna Williams is living an uneventful life in Essex County, Massachusetts. But there is more to Anna than meets the eye as she begins to discover her unique abilities. Anna must choose one of two paths in order to follow her true calling and Braden Cole, a hardened gunslinger looking for redemption, may be the one man who can help her along the way. From the minds behind the hit series Grimm Fairy Tales, comes a new series unlike anything you’ve seen!

176 pgs, FC, $15.99Trade Paper back