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SDCC 2013: We Chat with Matz about his Killer Fourth Volume

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Comic and graphic novel publisher Archaia had numerous debuts this San Diego Comic-Con, including the fourth volume of The Killer. The series written by Matz with art by Luc Jacamon follows an assassin as he navigates a brutal world and tries to make a living. Following up directly from the third volume, The Killer Volume 4: Unfair Competition continues to deal with the political fallout and maneuvering involving Cuba, Venezuela, the United States, China, the CIA, Colombian Cartels and oil.

The geopolitical plotline and constant questioning of governmental motives and perspective easily makes this one of my favorite series and luckily I had a chance to discuss it with writer Matz.

The Killer v4 HC Cover

Preview: The Killer Volume 4: Unfair Competition

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The Killer Volume 4: Unfair Competition

Story: Matz
Art: Luc Jacamon

The Killer is back in the fourth volume of the critically acclaimed cerebral noir thriller from Award-winning creators Jacamon & Matz! After his misadventures in Venezuela, our Killer retires to Mexico, but his Colombian cartel friend, Mariano, and the Cuban agent, Katia, are not far behind. Soon he finds himself drawn back into the great geopolitical game between Cuba, Venezuela, and the United States, with oil revenues and political independence the stakes. Even when he stumbles into unusual territory as the shadow owner of an oil company developing Cuba’s off-shore deposits, the need for his usual skill-set is never far away..

The Killer v4 HC Cover

Pick(s) of the Week: Day Men #1 and 9 Other Choices

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Daymen_CV_1AFor thousands of years, the world has been controlled by the “50 Families” — a secret network of vampire covens engaged in a timeless struggle for power. But when the sun rises, the vampires are forced to employ the services of a human who acts as their daytime fixer and protector…Trained for centuries to be the mortal soldiers of their vampire employers, the Day Men go forth at sunrise, alone into the world, to do the bidding of their sleeping benefactors.

This week sees the release of BOOM! Studios‘ newest original series Day Men. It also marks the first release from industry legend Brian Stelfreeze as part of the BOOM! family, his first monthly drawing of a comic since 2005. The series is created by Matt Gagnon and co-written by Michael Alan Nelson someone who absolutely knows how to write these types of comics.

Do yourself a favor and check out this new series that has a hell of a lot of buzz.

Below are nine other choices in alphabetical order.

  • Batman ’66 #1 – The DC comic book has a lot of chatter and all of it good in this campy return to the feel of the classic television series.
  • Blood Brothers #1 – Dark Horse’s new series that has two vampires who are also modern day bounty hunters. There’s a great comedic tone in this one.
  • The Killer Vol. 4 Unfair Competition – Matz is back with his amazing international series following an international assassin. It’s beyond cool and perfect for fans of Bond.
  • Numbercruncher #1 – Titan Comics has been cranking out some amazing series, and this is no exception. By Si Spurrier!
  • Red Sonja #1 – Gail Simone’s anticipated new take on Red Sonja arrives! And it’s already sold out at the distributor level.
  • Revival #12 – You folks should be reading this!!!!
  • Scarlet #7 – Brian Michael Bendis’ take on the current political unease and activism. It might be a while between issues, but its worth the wait.
  • The Strain: The Fall #1 – The horror series is back with the next volume. Pick it up before it hits the airwaves as a television series.
  • Superior Carnage #1 – So far all of Marvel’s “Superior” comics have been fantastic (though it is just two of them). Can they three-peat?