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[Review] Epoch #1 – Angels vs. Demons vs. Werewolves
Nothing says demons like blue fire, and nothing says keep turning the pages of a comic book like demons covered in blue fire ripping people’s throats out – which sums up the first issue of Epoch pretty nicely. Basically if that description doesn’t do it for you, chances are this comic book won’t either. Read on for the skinny…
WRITTEN BY: Kevin McCarthy
ILLUSTRATIONS BY: Paolo Pantelena and Jorge Fares
From the mind of Kevin McCarthy and Paolo Panatalena comes a world where angels, demons and apparently every other type of supernatural spawn live amongst humans undetected. This whole premise is set to change abruptly, however, after the brutal murder of Archangel Michael who heads the council of supernatural beings. The hero of this five part series, Jonah Bishop, finds out that humans aren’t alone, and that he has some pretty sweet healing abilities when he survives the demon attack that kills the totally badass Archangel. And when I say badass I mean it… The scene starts with cops’ heads getting popped off like champagne bottles and ends with, well I won’t tell you how it ends, but I will tell you it’s sweet.
Anyway, nothing crazy original happens in terms of plot in the first instalment, but McCarthy definitely sets the ground for some big stuff. I mean every single supernatural and mythic being seems to have a role in this comic, and maybe even aliens! Ok – not so sure about the aliens, but check out the first issue for yourself, look out for the dude’s exploded chest, and think about what could have made it explode… You will know what I’m talking about. Seriously. Exploded chest. Its hard to miss.
The action and the illustration in Epoch #1 are so good that I will definitely be picking up the future instalments, and I recommend you do too.
3 out of 5 skulls
‘Epoch’ #1 is available now from Image Comics (MSRP $3.99)
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‘Curse of the Where Wolf’ Bites Into August Release With Trio of Werewolf Theatrical Screenings [Exclusive Preview]
Larry Chaney‘s hairy misadventures are continuing in the sequel graphic novel Curse of the Where Wolf from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, and its author is celebrating with a trio of horror’s greatest werewolf films.
The Curse of the Where Wolf hits shelves on August 7 from Encyclopocalypse Publications.
That coincides with the launch of a theatrical screening event in Houston, Texas, featuring a trio of seminal werewolf flicks turning 45 this year: The Howling on August 7, Wolfen on August 14, and An American Werewolf in London on August 21.
Each screening features a “werewolf in film” presentation as well as a book signing from Where Wolf author and River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo.
In the new graphic novel, “Being a werewolf sucks. Reporter Larry Chaney wanted to be a hero. Instead, he became a werewolf. Now, caught between incredible new powers and a desire to eat everything (and everyone) in sight, Larry must find a cure for his curse. Or die trying.”
“With Where Wolf, I wanted to tell a whodunit set in a furry convention, so the story was pretty contained within a very specific setting and genre. With Curse of the Where Wolf, I wanted to celebrate everything I love about the possibility of comic books. Curse of the Where Wolf is a funny book, in every sense of the phrase, but it’s also an earnest look at a person’s struggle to become a better version of themselves, especially when the alternative is to become a literal monster,” Saucedo says of Curse.
The original graphic novel was previously serialized as the first webcomic hosted on Fangoria before being collected by Encyclopocalypse Publications in 2023 and has already been optioned for film, podcast, and television development ahead of launch by producers James Fino (“The Freak Brothers” for Tubi, “Rick and Morty” for Adult Swim) and Charles Horak (First Date for Magnolia Pictures).
Expect Larry to find himself in even weirder situations in the 362-page full color sequel; Saucedo has provided Bloody Disgusting with exclusive art pages from the upcoming graphic novel that showcase lupine humor.
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