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The Contract: Cry Havoc’s French Release In Limbo
Cry Havoc, the Image Comics series from Si Spurrier, Ryan Kelly, Matt Wilson, Lee Loughridge, Nick Filardi, Simon Bowland and Emma Price, released in 2016 to immense critical acclaim Alan Moore described it as "An electrifying account of black ops, black dogs and weaponized folklore that is unlike anything you've ever seen Best in show."[...]
Seven More Pages From Spawn #300
It seems to be Todd McFarlane Day in Bleeding Cool today. For no obvious reason. Anyway, talking of which, here's a look at seven pages from Spawn #300...
"Farmhand": AMC, Rob Guillory Developing Pilot for Image Comics Series
AMC/AMC Studios and Eisner-award winner Rob Guillory (Chew) are giving the phrase "organ harvesting" a much more literal meaning, teaming up to bring his best-selling Image Comics comic book series Farmhand to series Guillory will pen the pilot for the series, and will serve as executive producer along with LaToya Morgan (The Walking Dead, Into[...]
Image Comics Solicitations October 2019
Image Comics solicitations for October 2019 are upon us A final Walking Dead Omnibus, launches of Marked, Chrononauts, Thought Bubble Anthology 2019, Nomen Omen, Copra and Dead Eyes… what takes your fancy? THE MARKED #1 – GEM OF THE MONTH WRITER: DAVID HINE & BRIAN HABERLIN ARTIST / COVERS A & B: BRIAN HABERLIN & GEIRROD VAN DYKE OCTOBER 16 / 40 PAGES / FC / M / $3.99 SERIES PREMIERE DOUBLE-SIZED FOR SINGLE[...]
"Unearth" #1: Body Horror and Confined Spaces Lend to Creepy Read (REVIEW)
Unearth, from the very first few pages, is designed to make your skin crawl. //Credit: Image Comics A lot of that comes from the incredibly expressive art of Baldemar Rivas, who has a loose, light feeling to his pencil work, but that doesn't mean anything is missing from the page There is an economy to the art,[...]
The Walking Dead #193 Is a Lot Bigger Than You Thought
Image Comics made it completely returnable to up retailer orders But who is going to want to return this? Especially when you learn… but no Still working on that article… WALKING DEAD #193 (MR) (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Stefano Gaudiano, Cliff Rathburn (CA) Dave Stewart (A/CA) Charlie Adlard "THE FARMHOUSE": Out in the countryside, trouble is brewing for[...]
"Isola" #8 Brings a Stranger Into the Mix. Is She Friend or Foe? (REVIEW)
It feels thoroughly lived in already, and the creators, to their credit, refuse to take the time to spell things out for you. //Credit: Image Comics Former Captain of the Guard Rook is still leading the transformed Queen Olwyn to the mytical land of the dead, Isola, in hopes of reversing the curse that has turned her[...]
Joshua Luna Blasts Image Comics for Anti-POC Double Standards
Joshua Luna, one half of the comic book creator duo The Luna Brothers with Jonathan Luna, took Image Comics to task on Twitter for what he claims is a double standard when it comes to publishing the work of POC creators Luna, whose previous comics Ultra, Girls, and The Sword with Jonathan Luna, along with[...]
'Middlewest' Volume 1 Kicks off Epic Story of Magic and Adventure (REVIEW)
It's a pretty timeless book, populated with epic characters and seriously stunning art. //Credit: Image Comics The lands between the coasts are vast, slow to change, and full of hidden magics The town of Farmington has been destroyed, sending an unwitting adventurer and his vulpine companion in search of answers—and to quell a coming storm that speaks[...]
Image Comics August 2019 Solicitations
This is the solicitation for August's The Walking Dead #194 as seen in Image Comics' solicits just released. THE WALKING DEAD #194 WRITER: ROBERT KIRKMAN ARTIST: CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN COVER: CHARLIE ADLARD & DAVE STEWART AUGUST 7 / 32 PAGES / BW / M / $3.99 "LAST SHOT" Meet Sheriff Kapoor… if you dare. We presume this is Sheriff Kapoor. And remember[...]
'Middlewest' #7: Timeless Folk Tale with Contemporary Twist (REVIEW)
There's even a tin man, but his name is Wrench. //Credit: Image Comics Middlewest focuses on Abel, a good kid who ran away from his abusive father Dad has a secret, too- when he gets angry, he turns into a raging tornado monster Abel has been running away from his dad for a while now, and has[...]
'Monstress' #22: Kippa Makes a Big New (Scary) Friend!
Sure, Kippa is a little fox girl, but she has so much heart and compassion, and I know someone exactly like her (without the tail and ears) in my life. //Credit: Image Comics Maika finds herself at a meeting with some of the greatest military minds alive, all at the invitation of her father She's not convinced[...]
'Skyward' #13 Brings Levity and Comedy to a World with Low Gravity (REVIEW)
The horror of seeing a good chunk of the earth's population floating in the vacuum of space sticks with you a bit. //Credit: Image Comics FIX THE WORLD," Part Three Chicago is in terrible danger, and Willa finds herself trapped and unable to help save her home It's up to Edison to rally the city and try[...]
'Rat Queens Volume 6: The Infernal Path' Brings on the Ick Factor (REVIEW)
Wiebe, who is moving on to other projects. //Credit: Image Comics The Infernal Path has all of the heart, camaraderie, and bawdiness that makes Rat Queens so much fun to read in the first place Wiebe's characters are so endearing, and clearly love each other's company dearly. Owen Gieni also departed Rat Queens after this collection, which is[...]
The Race to Save Humanity is On with "Low" #22
[rwp_box_recap id="0"] The story of Low may be coming to an end, but this epic science-fantasy saga does not appear to be prone to some of the short-comings that are plaguing certain media darlings at the moment. //Credit: Image Comics This story knows full well where it's going, and it really feels like Rick Remender's plot is fully[...]
BC FCBD Roundup: Spawn #1 Comes Around Again
Comics fans from around the world are settling in to absorb all of the great titles they were able to pick up during Free Comic Book Day, with offerings from just about every comics publisher out there. //Credit: Image Comics Spawn #1 made the rounds again, with a splashy new cover from Francesco Mattina It's kind of[...]
BC FCBD Roundup: Deadly Class Killer Set
Or maybe you got to your store after (gasp!) what you really wanted was already gone! //Credit: Image Comics Fear not, friends I'm not only going to tell you something cool about the books I was able to pick up, I'm going to let you know where you might be able to find these stories if you[...]
One of the Great Mysteries of 'East of West" Revealed in Issue #42
Now we know. //Credit: Image Comics I'm going to keep out of spoiler territory completely here, since this issue is one that long-term fans of East of West will need to read for themselves. The story opens with the young incarnation of War goading Death into a confrontation at the Valley of the Gods Death, of course, accepts[...]
'Low' #21: Stel Caine Keeps Hope Alive in a Cell (REVIEW)
[rwp_box_recap id="0"] Low is winding down its run with Image Comics, and issue #21 is the second installment in the seven-part finale. //Credit: Image Comics Stel has been captured by the Burnt, the remnants of the human race that managed to stay alive on the surface of the earth when most of humanity fled to live beneath the[...]
'Isola' #7 Brings Gorgeous Fantasy and Tragedy to Life (REVIEW)
There is so much amazing fantasy material orbiting the comicsphere right now, you could spend several years absorbing fantastic stories and barely scratch the surface. //Credit: Image Comics Isola is a new discovery for me, and after reading issue 7, I ran out and picked up the first trade This is a stunning, gorgeous book, filled with[...]
The End of Reality is Coming in 'Black Science' #39 (REVIEW)
The story of Grant McKay, anarchist and super scientist, has been a roller coaster ride since issue one, with extra-dimensional travel, family strife, and persistent apocalypse-level destruction hounding Grant at every turn. //Credit: Image Comics And it's mostly his fault. After being pulled to a new, stable dimension, Grant and his wife, Sara, find themselves reunited with their[...]
A House of Mysteries Awaits 'Monstress' #21 (REVIEW)
I want to dive into the new issue, knowing that Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda are going to transport me to a place that only exists in their comic. //Credit: Image Comics It's an amazing place, utterly unique, fantastically realized Sure, you might recognize a few strands of the DNA that make up the story, but the[...]
Image Comics to Pulp 3,000 Copies of The Art Of Brian Bolland, Unless…
In 2008, Image Comics published the phenomenal hardcover volume, The Art Of Brian Bolland, celebrating and reflecting the comic book artwork of one of the medium's true masters, Brian Bolland It cost $50. Often referred to as the "artist's artist," Brian Bolland has spent the last quarter century producing some of the most memorable and inspiring[...]
Rat Queens #15 Brings an End to an Era of Fantasy Comics
With issue #15 of the current run of Rat Queens, Wiebe is saying his goodbyes to the Image series and leaving to pursue other creative endeavors. //Credit: Image Comics With his departure, Wiebe leaves the Queens with some resolution in their battle against the grotesque Fleshers Braga finally gives herself some peace of mind regarding her brother,[...]
The End of Days Inches Closer with 'East of West' #41 (REVIEW)
[rwp_box_recap id="0"] We're going to jump into this review of East of West #41 assuming that the reader is familiar with, and hopefully caught up with, the continuing narrative of this sprawling, ambitious science-fiction/western/political thriller from Jonathon Hickman and Nick Dragotta. //Credit: Image Comics East of West continues to advance an already impressive storyline, as the events behind[...]