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Mazebook #4

12/18/2021

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Mazebook #4
Dark Horse Comics 2021
By Jeff Lemire
Lettered by Steve Wands

    Stuck in an urban labyrinth of his own torment, melancholy building inspector Will and his talking canine companion fight their way through a dangerous metropolitan maze and head underground on the hunt to find his long-gone daughter.

    The further we get into this story the further away from what this story is really about I find myself.  Yeah Will misses his daughter and her loss consumed him to such a degree that he let himself spiral downward into some serious depression.  Now he believes that his daughter has been contacting him and this has set him on a new path, one just as obsessive as can be.  I may not fully understand what Will is going through, I've lost a spouse, never a child, and I’m going to pretend to fully understand what the heck is going on but I surely am fascinated by what we see and I want to see oh so much more.  I have to say that I really like how we see Vern and how he ties the real world and this otherworld together as he does.  Can never know if it is some subconscious manifestation or not but man’s best friend and all that jazz can be any number of things. 

    I am absolutely enthralled by the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceptionally well.  The character development that we see through the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does a magnificent job in continuing to flesh out their personalities.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more and more of the story the more wrapped up in the story that we become.  

    I am a huge fan of the way that we see this being structured and how the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking how we see the layers open up new avenues to be explored.  Whether this is Vern, what Will finds, or what we see happening to Will’s mind, all this and more adds some great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.

    The interiors here are extremely expressive and impassioned.  The linework is exceptional and how we see the varying weights and techniques being utilised to create the detail we see within the work is rather extraordinary.  How we see backgrounds enhance and expand the moments beautifully and how we see them work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story.  The utilisation of the page layouts, which is rather innovative if you ask me, and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show a remarkably talented eye for storytelling.  The colour work is extraordinary in and of itself.  The monochromatic tones we see in that watercolour style is fresh, interesting and creates such an appealing vision.  With the red lines or an odd colour here and there it really brings everything to life exceptionally well.  
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    The longer that Will spends in this reality the more he’s forgetting, his life, his daughter and his search.  He needs Vern to keep him on track and remind him what they are doing but will even that be enough?  I do like that this isn’t being rushed and it is being allowed to play out at the pace it needs to to really be told.  With some mindbogglingly brilliant storytelling and these phenomenal interiors this book is one you are never likely to forget.  

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Purgatori Volume 2 #03

12/18/2021

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Purgatori Volume 2 #03
Dynamite Entertainment 2021
Written by Ray Fawkes 
Illustrated by Álvaro Sarraseca
Coloured by Salvatore Aiala
Lettered by Tom Napolitano

    Purgatori on the Nile! It’s time for a game of crocodile-and-mouse in Africa with the coven of Purgatori’s least favourite witches, and the river’s going to run red with someone’s blood. Purgatori knows that killing her enemies isn’t a problem -- it’s what they’re doing to her mind after they’re dead that might very well destroy her. Maybe there really is no way for her to win this fight. Maybe it’s time to change the rules of the game.

    I am more than a little fascinated by the premise of this story as a coven of witches plan to be killed, see drunk dry, by Purgatori so that their essences are inside her where they can combine their magic to permanently take control of her body.  It is a very ingenious plan actually and considering how hot headed Purgatori is and how little she regards those whose essence she’s absorbed over the years is one that might actually work.  If it weren’t for Darwish who as a monster hunter has an idea about what is going on and will actually help Purgatori, who has never been on his killing radar.  Ray really pulled this idea out of the magic hat instead of a Rabbit and I have to hand it to him for its originality and its uniqueness.  

    I am a complete and utter fan of the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceptionally well.  The character development that we see through the narration, the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does this magnificent job in continuing to flesh out the personalities that we see.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more of the story the more we are caught up in the denizens of this world and how the story unfolds.

    I am extremely impressed with how we see this being structured as well as how we see the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking the way that we see these layers open up new avenues to be explored.  Between the coven, Darwish, the fantastic shape changing creatures I wasn’t aware existed and more add so much great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  The way we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.

    The interiors here are stunning.  The linework is amazing and how we see the varying weights and techniques being utilised to create this level & quality of detail within the work that we see is phenomenal.  How we see the level of work in the backgrounds is equally as stunning and they really expand and enhance the moments, which is why I wish we’d see more of them.  How they work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story is remarkably well rendered.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show an extremely talented eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows a stupendous eye for how colour works.  
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    There is something about Purgatori that I am utterly obsessed with.  She’s crazy, interesting, powerful and doesn’t take shit from anyone which is what usually gets her into these situations she finds herself in.  Thinking she’s invulnerable and untouchable she doesn’t think about consequences and this story is a great example of that.  With some seriously interesting writing and crazy good characterisation that are wrapped up in these bloody beautiful interiors make her precisely who she is and doesn’t apologise for it.  

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Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker #3

12/18/2021

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Dungeons & Dragons: Mindbreaker #3
IDW Publishing 2021
Written by Jim Zub
Illustrated by Eduardo Mello
Coloured by Katrina Mae Hao
Lettered by Neil Uyetake

    The prelude to Baldur’s Gate III and newest adventure in Jim Zub’s acclaimed D&D saga continues! Following last issue’s disastrous turn of events, some of our heroes are missing, and the mind flayer threat is twisting ever deeper into the workings of the city. What secrets will be revealed, and what steps will the remaining Baldur’s Gate heroes take to save their friends?

    I love this series.  Minsc and Boo particularly though I have to say that what we see from them this issue really makes the reader think.  You go off script and become so thoroughly engaged in the story.  After all, if he has amnesia then how does Minsc know the smell level of evil or that Nery’s is able to interrogate the dead?  It is something to think about and makes the mystery surrounding that much more palpable.  One of these arcs we’re going to have to discover his origin and how Boo came to be as sentient and able to fight alongside the party as effectively as he does.  It doesn’t necessarily have to be one arc it can start in one, they get sidetracked and this continues with the more they learn about him.  I dunno about anyone else but I’m dying to know more about this dynamic duo.

    Jim is a master when it comes to the Dungeons & Dragons storytelling.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceptionally well.  The character development that we see through the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter.  This manages to continuously flesh out their personalities incredibly well.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more of the story the more questions we have and the more we want to see, learn and know about.

    I am extremely impressed with the way that we see this being structured and how the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking the way that we see the layers here open up new avenues to be explored.  Now whether they will be or won’t be isn’t relevant but they all add this great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.  

    The interiors here are fantastic!  The traditional comic book style works well as seen through the linework and it’s varying weights and techniques being utilised to create the detail within the work that we see is pretty extraordinary.  We see very few backgrounds being utilised unfortunately however. The composition we see within the panels and how this brings out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story is handled extremely well.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show a remarkably talented eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows a sensational eye for how colour works.
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    The more adventures we see these folks on the more impressed I am by the level of teamwork and by extension how they treat each other as family.  They may be an adventuring party and one that had a rocky start but now I couldn’t imagine this team without any one of them being a part of it.  I will continue to tell you this is as much a superhero team as you are going to find on stands right now.  We see some extraordinary writing and phenomenal characterisation alongside some lovely interiors that brings this life.  

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Batman: The Imposter #3

12/18/2021

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Batman: The Imposter #3
DC Black Label 2021
Written by Mattson Tomlin
Illustrated by Andrea Sorrentino 
Coloured by Jordie Bellaire
Lettered by Steve Wands

    The battle against the impostor poisoning the Batman’s name heats up, while Detective Blair Wong makes a deadly decision! Is there any way back for Bruce Wayne’s war on crime after the damage the copycat has done? Or was that war already lost before it ever began?

    For whatever reason I wasn’t expecting this to be a three issue series.  I thought there would be more but these folks really manage to tie things up here exceptionally well.  The reveal on who the imposter is wasn’t what I was expecting to see and yet I should have seen this coming from a long way off.  That was definitely a highlight moment for me because I had been so fooled throughout the whole story.  I am also incredibly impressed with the way that this issue is crammed full of information, action and drama and yet it’s done in a way that doesn’t feel overly crowded, glossed over or left out.  Mattson does an excellent job with how he handles the oodles of things going on with the flow of the book.  

    I am a huge fan of the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceedingly well.  The character development that we see through the narration, the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does a marvellous job in fleshing out the personalities that we see.  The pacing is amazing and as it takes us through the pages revealing more and more of the story the mood, tone and feel of the story is  in a state of constant flux.

    I’m impressed with how we see this being structured and how the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking the way that we see these layers open up new avenues to be explored.  His reveal to Choi and what he says to Leslie not to mention trying to clear up his reputation all this and more adds so much great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.  

    Because this is a Batman story the mood, tone and feel is incredibly dark and foreboding and this works given the circumstances.  The linework is impressive and how we see the varying weights and techniques being utilised to create the detail within the work is so exciting to see.  How we see backgrounds could be better because when we do see them they are exquisite and they enhance and expand the moments.  How we see the composition within the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story is marvellously rendered.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels shows a remarkably talented eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows a great understanding of how colour works.
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    I am rather enjoying these Black Label stories as they basically are the Vertigo of the current age.  What if, DC style if you will and they tend to be dark and interesting in ways that allow the creators to really explore the characters in a way that we’d never normally see.  The writing is spectacular and the characterisation is intense while the interiors are completely bespoke to how the story needs them to be.  

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Out #3

12/18/2021

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Out #3
AWA Upshot 2021
Written by Rob Williams
Illustrated by Will Conrad
Coloured by Marco Lesko
Lettered by Sal Cipriano

    In the waning days of World War Two, with the Allies advancing, a desperate Nazi officer unearths an ancient force of evil that he hopes will turn the tide of battle: a vampire. To test the power of his secret weapon, he unleashes the monster on an unsuspecting group of Allied POWs. It's up to Nocona, a Comanche language expert, to communicate with the vampire to find out what it really wants.

    This is going to be talked about for a very long time to come.  This is immaculately rendered in every sense of the word and it just continues to impress and blow us away with each new issue.  Which is precisely how a series should progress.  Then of course there is this amazing cliffhanger ending that took me by complete surprise and changed the game in ways that should worry every single living person at this Keep.  I am also really impressed with the way that we see the Germans turning their captors against one another in such a crazy effective way and it really doesn’t take much just a public appearance or the suggestion someone is talking is all it really takes.  It is a brilliant tactic that is employed and demonstrated exceptionally well.  

    I am over the moon chuffed with the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceptionally well.  The character development that we see through the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter.  What this does is showcase some spectacular work through their personalities that continue to help define who they are and how we see them.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more of the story the more I want to see what's happening.  

    I’m pretty damn impressed with the way that this is being structured and how we see the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking the way that we see these layers open up new avenues to be explored.  Between the Allied Forces, the Germans and this creature there’s a lot going on and a lot to explore and they all add this great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.  

    There are times I cannot handle the level & quality of the work that we see in the interiors here.  Talk about mindbogglingly bloody brilliant work!  The attention to detail we see through the linework, the varying weights and techniques being utilised and just the overall complexity of the work that isn’t just in the characters but every corner of what we see is literally mind blowing.  The way that the backgrounds enhance and expand the moments as well as how they work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story is utterly magnificent.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show a masters eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows a master colourist at work.  How we see the application and how the colour is used to its maximum effect is stupendous.  
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    I love this book pure and simple.  It is breathtakingly beautiful in terms of how the story and artwork are portrayed and the mood, tone and feel of the story is immaculately rendered by everything we see within these pages.  

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We Only Kill Each Other #2

12/18/2021

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We Only Kill Each Other #2
ComiXology Originals 2021
Written by Stephanie Phillips
Illustrated by Peter Krause
Coloured by Ellie Wright
Lettered by ALW’s Troy Peteri

    The year is 1938. The threat of World War II looms over the United States, where Nazi sympathisers and fascists have taken root on American soil in alarming numbers. In New York City, resistance to the American Nazi movement grows amongst the ranks of Jewish-American gangsters. Enter Jonas Kaminsky, a rising small-time gangster who's embroiled in a turf war with Levi Solomon, an old-time mob boss with millions tied up in gambling and booze. When thrown together in an unexpected circumstance, it turns out that the one thing these gangsters hate more than each other is Nazis.

    Ya know I had to look up Nazi’s in the United States in the 1930’s to see if this was historically accurate or just something thrown into the story for dramatic effect.  Turns out these camps really did exist and that sickens me that we weren’t taught about this in school as if it weren’t something that was important when in reality this kind of hatred was allowed to thrive then as it does to this day.  So kudos to Stephanie and Peter for bringing this to my attention and not only providing a great story but education as well.

    I am really enjoying the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are impeccably rendered.  The character development that we see through the narration, the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does a magnificent job in bringing us and establishing personalities.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more of the story the more intense and amazing the story becomes.

    I am really rather impressed with the way that we see this being structured as well as how the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking how we see these layers here open up new avenues to be explored.  These camps, the district attorney’s offer and more all add some incredible depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled. 

    Peter is an amazing artist and illustrator.  The linework is phenomenal and how we see the varying weights and techniques being utilised to create the detail within the work that we see is extraordinary to see.  How backgrounds are being utilised to not only enhance and expand the moments but also work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story is immaculately rendered.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show such a masterful eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows a masterful eye for how colour works and when you see moments like the sky reflected in the glass you understand how good the application really is.  
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    I don’t think you realise the history of the Nazi movement and how it wasn’t simply just a Germany thing.  Germans worldwide were encouraged to become a part of the Nazi party and to sow the seeds of dissent wherever they were living.  The stuff that history books don’t teach is and should be criminal and with stories like this we get to see and learn of things that are as integral to the story as they are to this point and time in history.   Bravissimo to Stephanie for the impeccable writing, stunning characterisation and to Peter & Ellie for these mind blowing interiors.  The lettering from Troy just looks right and fits this, now if there’d be some Yiddish I’d be a happy camper. 

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The Heathens #2

12/17/2021

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The Heathens #2
Aftershock Comics 2021
Written by Cullen Bunn & Heath Amodio
Illustrated by Sami Kivelä
Coloured by Jason Wordie
Lettered by Simon Bowland

    The Heathens chase the scorpion into its hole and find themselves surrounded by snakes. Can five alphas stay together long enough for the entire pack to make it out alive?

    What a spectacular issue this is as it mixes the fight they walked into and their own personal histories allowing us a chance to see what these characters are all about.  Each one has their own story and we finally get a chance to learn more about them and what they did to become an Alpha, okay what they were about that leads them to be considered an Alpha.  It’s a subtle difference but it is actually important because we don’t see them being chosen as an Alpha just what makes them so special.  Even better is we see them through the Ripper’s eyes as well as through their own telling of their story and as an added bonus we learn how the two men  knew each other and why they don’t like one another.  I found myself spellbound and fascinated with the story and their own stories and quite honestly I really didn’t want that to end.  

    I am very much enamoured with the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceptionally well.  The character development that we see through the narration, the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does such a magnificent job in continuing to flesh out their personalities.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing their stories and the story itself the more we want to see of their pasts and how they died and what happens afterwards.  

    I am mightily impressed with the way we see this being structured as well as how we see the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking the way that we see these layers open up new avenues to be explored and honestly each individual story is worthy of exploration.  What all these avenues do is add such great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.  

    I am really loving the interiors here!  The linework is exquisite and how we see the varying weights and techniques being utilised to create such great detail within the work is extraordinary to see.  Between the backgrounds and how we see the composition of the panels work to enhance and expand the moments while also working within the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story.  The page layouts are quite inspired at times and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show such a remarkably talented eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work show an exceptional eye for how colour works and how to maximise their effects.
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    There is a lot going on here and you might think it may overload the reader but honestly the way that this is being told and how the flow of the book is done, what we see and learn while yes is quite a bit is also extraordinarily well done.  This does separate the group and we’ll see next issue just how this affects things moving forward in the next issue.  With some exceptional writing and stellar characterisation alongside these brilliant interiors really do a superb job in bringing these characters to life and give the reader a look into who they were when they were alive.  

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Doctor Who Comics Vol.3 #2

12/17/2021

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Doctor Who Comic Vol.3 #02
Titan Comics 2021
Written by Jody Houser
Illustrated by Robert Ingranata
Coloured by Warnia K. Sahadewa
Lettered by Comicraft’s Richard Starkings

    Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Doctor Who: The Movie starring the Eighth Doctor!
Trapped in a parallel universe, Rose Tyler believed her adventures with The Doctor were over. Now, pulled by a mysterious energy into this reality, she must work with The Doctors (Matt Smith and Paul McGann) to end the rule of the warmongering Bad Wolf Empress!

    I was overcome with nostalgia when I was reading this issue.  It makes me want to rewatch the entire run of Doctor Who up until Rose leaves for good.  That’s when I really kind of stopped watching the show.  This issue is amazing for a plethora of reasons and among them is how the Eleventh Doctor refers to the Eighth Doctor as a child.  That one made me laugh out loud.  This issue is really where things really kick off as everyone starts to meet everyone else, okay Rose meets the Eighth Doctor last issue but they meet the Eleventh here so it’s still coming together this issue.  Now I’m on pins and needles waiting for the two Rose’s to meet because that’s going to be a real treat.  I’m also eagerly awaiting the reveal of how Rose is Bad Wolf because that whole story arc was rather amazing in and of itself. 

    God I love the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceedingly well.  The character development that we see through the dialogue. The character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does a marvellous job in bringing us their personalities.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more and more of the story we are being drawn deeper and deeper into the mystery.

    I am thoroughly enjoying the way that we see this being structured as well as how the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking the way that we see the layers here open up new avenues to be explored.  Whether all the avenues will be explored or not they all add this great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.  

    I’m a huge fan and supporter of Roberta’s work.  The linework is clean, crisp and strong while the varying weights and techniques that we see create this amazing level & quality of work in the attention to detail.  How we see backgrounds is glorious and as they enhance and expand the moments as well as how they work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story they do it with such style.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show such a masterful eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows a  brilliant eye for colour and how to maximise their effects.
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    While I may not watch the show any longer there is no way that I am going to pass up reading the comic series.  This is so much fun and captures the spirit of the show, the personalities and the whimsy that we have come to expect.  With some sensational writing and utterly brilliant characterisation alongside these breathtaking interiors show why this is a franchise to never miss when it comes out.  

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Sheena Queen of the Jungle #02

12/17/2021

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Sheena Queen of the Jungle #02
Dynamite Entertainment 2021
Written by Stephen Mooney
Illustrated by Jethro Morales
Coloured by Dinei Ribeiro
Lettered by Taylor Esposito

    Sheena has entered the MegaPark – under the watchful eye of her keeps at Cardwell Industries - in search of her animal friends and the mysterious beast wreaking havoc in the man-made jungle, but what she’s discovered threatens to destroy her very world!

    I am loving this series so far.  Seeing Sheena going into the MegaPark and learning what she is thus only shows just how shady Ransome is and how this park is anything but a legitimate tourist destination.  I’ve said too much, I haven’t said enough but then again I try to be as spoiler free as I humanly can be.  I do like the way Stephen has been setting this up and now that she’s in the park how we see these events unfold.  I am also enjoying how the reader becomes engaged in the story along the way as we, the readers’, get deeper and deeper into this.  One of the things I wonder about is how she can be Queen of the Jungle in this day and age when the rainforest is disappearing hourly.  There is just so much surrounding her, her origin and how she lives that it is easy to get lost in thought.

    I am positively loving the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceptionally well.  The character development that we see through the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does a magnificent job continuing to flesh out their personalities.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more of the story the more we are drawn into this and the more involved, invested and engaged we become.

    I am extremely impressed with the way that we see this being structured and how the layers continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking the way that we see the layers open up new avenues to explore.  Whether this is what they have secretly planned, the beast of why the “tourists” are loaded for bear they all add this great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are impeccably handled.

    The interiors here are bloody well brilliant to see.  The linework is utterly gorgeous and how we see the varying weights and techniques being utilised to create this level & quality of detail within the work that we see is phenomenal.  How we see backgrounds being utilised, though honestly I would like to see more, to enhance and expand the moments as well as how they work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show a masterful eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows an amazing eye for how colour works.
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    I’m in love with this series and I sincerely hope that this is just the opening salvo in a series of limited-series’.  It has been a while since we’ve seen Sheena like this, strong, confident and in control of herself and she makes for one heck of a heroine and role model.  It is also a chance for readers’ to get to know endangered animals and how bad we are raping the natural world.  There is some extraordinary writing and wonderful characterisation that is all wrapped up in these beautifully brilliant interiors.  

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Regarding the Matter of Oswald's Body #2

12/17/2021

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Regarding the Matter of Oswald’s Body #2
BOOM! Studios 2021
Written by Christopher Cantwell
Illustrated by Luca Casalanguida 
Coloured by Giada Marchisio
Lettered by Andworld Design

    The day before JFK is assassinated, our four "useful idiots" have -- against all odds -- found a damn good lookalike candidate for Lee Harvey Oswald. Some poor bastard named Sonny Germs from Dallas. The only problem is now they have to kidnap... and kill him, which wasn't part of the deal.
    As Lee makes his way downtown, the unlucky four find themselves in a chase into Dallas. What happens if they catch Sonny, and what does it mean for Lee's plans on the fateful day, November 22, 1963?

    To say that I am intrigued by this story would be an understatement and then when you add these “useful idiots” into the mix I have to say that this takes on a whole new level of What The Hell?  I have to say though that the spotlight on this foursome does a marvellous job in telling us who they are and it makes me want to see more of them.  They have some really strong moments, bonding even, and there’s plenty of humour that we see among their interactions which just makes me want to see what they can do as a team even more.

    I am a fan of the way that this is being told.  The story & plot development that we see through how the sequence of events unfold as well as how the reader learns information are presented exceptionally well.  The character development that we see through the narration, the dialogue, the character interaction as well as how we see them act and react to the situations and circumstances which they encounter does a magnificent job in continuing to flesh out their personalities.  The pacing is excellent and as it takes us through the pages revealing more and more of the story, the more engaged we become and the more we want to see.

     I am extremely impressed with the way that we see this being structured and how the layers within the story continue to emerge, grow, evolve and strengthen.  I am also liking how we see these layers open up new avenues to explore.  Whether these avenues are explored or not they all add this great depth, dimension and complexity to the story.  How we see everything working together to create the story’s ebb & flow as well as how it moves the story forward are handled exceptionally well.

    The interiors here are extremely well rendered.  The linework is clean, crisp and sharp and how the varying weights and techniques are being utilised to create this level and quality of work in the attention to detail.  How we see backgrounds being utilised to enhance and expand the moments as well as how we see them work within the composition of the panels to bring out the depth perception, sense of scale and the overall sense of size and scope to the story.  The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show an absolutely remarkably talented eye for storytelling.  The various hues and tones within the colours being utilised to create the shading, highlights and shadow work shows a wonderful eye for how colour works.
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    I’m still not sure what the bigger picture with all this is about and with this issue what Oswald is best known for actually happens.  So what he’s up to and what these four are really needed for remains unclear to me at this time.  This however isn’t a worry as I’m sure all will be revealed in due time.  With some stellar writing and interesting characterisation wrapped up in the sensational interiors make this far more than it appears on the surface.

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