(Vertigo/DC Comics, 2014)
Written by Scott Snyder
Artwork by Rafael Albuquerque
Color Artwork by Dave McCaig
Lettering by Steve Wands
Skinner Sweet and Pearl Jones, the undead stars or Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque’s epic horror story American Vampire, are back after an extended hiatus and having just read the first issue of the second cycle, I can tell you it is worth the wait. Continue reading
(Marvel Comics, 2014)
Review by Kenneth Kimbrough
Writer: Brandon Seifert
Penciler: Karl Moline
Inker: Rick Magyar
Colorist: Jean-Francois Beaulieu
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
First, a history lesson. While Disney’s Haunted Mansion was still in the concept stage, famed Imagineer Rolly Crump contributed a series of designs for a spill area called “The Museum of the Weird”—a walkthrough section populated with all sorts of strange, supernatural oddities. Sensing that this was something unique, Walt Disney planned to make the Museum of the Weird into its own attraction Continue reading
(Dynamite Entertainment, 2013)
Review by Shawn Warner
Story by Bryan Johnson & Walter Flanagan
Written by Bryan Johnson
Pencils by Walter Flanagan
Inks by Chris Ivy
Color Artwork by Wayne Jansen
Esoteric, ethereal, supernatural; these are all words I would use to describe the second issue of the wildly imaginative and overly ambitious mini-series co- created by Comic Book Men cast members and Kevin Smith minions; Walter Flanagan and Bryan Johnson. Unfortunately Continue reading
(DC COMICS, 2013) - Reviewed by Feral Fang
I am seriously in love with ‘the Whistling Skull’. Only one issue in and I can tell this is going to be a great one, one that will hopefully move from this 6-issue mini-series into a regular title. Where should I start? The setting and premise (or what we know of it from this first issue) works so well with Tony Harris’ unique art style that it seems like one couldn’t exist fully without the other. B. Clay Moore’s script is witty, while still taking the characters and situations serious, to an extent. This book is silly when it’s serious, and fun when it’s freaky. Harris’ facial expressions are genius, and his varied character design is definitely something to look at while browsing at your local shop. Before you buy it, of course - because I highly recommend this title! It almost feels like an odd off-shoot of ‘Hellboy’, but in it’s own universe, style, etc. Like it’s in the same genre, if anything. Not because there’s Nazis (there is), not because the main character’s head is a skull (it is), and not because it deals with supernatural themes (it does). Basically, if you like things like Hellboy, I think you will like this book. If you happen to love Hellboy, this is definitely the book for you! This title feels so classic, so interestingly written and visually awesome, I’d really be surprised if this isn’t a hit. I, for one, am along for the 6 issue ride, that much I can tell you. I just really love this title. Here’s to 5 more stunning issues!
- 5 out of 5 Sailing Rockets
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