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New 2 Disc DVD And Comic To Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of DAY OF THE DEAD!

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I love re-releases of classic films, especially when they are ones that grossly needed it. IE-George A Romero’s “DAY OF THE DEAD”, which unlike its predecessor, “DAWN”, which got a 4 disc sell-your-firstborn release, never has had such a comprehensive treatment. That’s all changing though as Arrow is bringing us not only a 2 disc special edition to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the films release, but also bringing us an all new special edition comic book by the dream team of illustrator Jeff Zornow (“HALLOWEEN: THE FIRST DEATH OF LAURIE STRODE”, Fright-Rags) and writers Barry Keating (“HACK/SLASH MEETS REANIMATOR”) & Stefan Hutchinson (“HALLOWEEN NIGHTDANCE”)! Read on for the full skinny!

“Joe of the Dead: Acting in a George Romero Classic’ is a 50-minute interview with star Joe Pilato (Captain Rhodes). Directed by Calum Waddell, it features a look at the actor’s career before and after Day of the Dead, and features rare, never seen before images.

’Travelogue of the Dead: On the Rhodes Again’ is a 17-minute feature about Pilato’s trip to Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow in October 2009. Directed by Naomi Holwill, it features fans giving their own thoughts on meeting Captain Rhodes.

The Blu-ray, released through Arrow, also includes an option of four new covers, including brand new specially commissioned artwork, and a collector’s booklet.

Even better, it comes with a 24-page special collector’s comic entitled ‘Day Of The Dead: Desertion’, which is written by Barry Keating (Hack/Slash Meets Re-Animator) and Stefan Hutchinson (Halloween: Nightdance), with art by Jeff Zornow (Halloween: The First Death of Laurie Strode).”

Full specs:

– Four sleeve art options
– Double-sided fold-out poster
– ‘For Every Dawn There Is A Day’ collector’s booklet
– ‘Day Of The Dead: Desertion’ – an all new exclusive 24-page comic
– 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio and 1.0 Mono audio options

Disc One:

– Theatrical feature
– Audio commentary with Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, Everett Burrell and Mike Deak
– Joe Of The Dead – Acting In A Romero Classic; Travelogue Of The Dead.

Disc Two:

– The Many Days Of The Dead
– Behind the Zombies footage
– Romero Zombography

“DAY OF THE DEAD DESERTION” Drops March 29th!

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‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics

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April 18, 2024

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Witchblade, the popular comic series that initially ran from 1995 to 2015 and launched a TV series, is getting resurrected in a new comic series from Top Cow and Image Comics. It’s set to unleash heavy metal, black magic and blood this summer.

Look for the new Witchblade series to launch on July 17, 2024.

In Witchblade #1, “New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power, or will she be consumed by it?”

The series is penned by NYT Best-Selling writer Marguerite Bennett (Animosity, Batwoman, DC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide Squad, Power Rangers, Red Sonja). The creative duo is working with original co-creator Marc Silvestri, who is the CEO of Top Cow Productions Inc. and one of the founders of Image Comics. They are set to reintroduce the series to Witchblade’s enduring fans with “a reimagined origin with contemporary takes on familiar characters and new story arcs that will hook new readers and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the 90’s Image Revolution that shaped generations of top creators.”

Bennett said in a statement, “The ability to tell a ferocious story full of monsters, sexuality, vision, and history was irresistible.” She adds, “Our saga is sleek, vicious, ferocious, and has a lot to say about power in the 21st century and will be the first time that we are stopping the roller coaster to let more people on. I’ve loved Witchblade since I was a child, and there is truly no other heroine like Sara with such an iconic legacy and such a rich, brutal relationship to her own body.”

“The Witchblade universe is being modernized to reflect how Marguerite beautifully explores the extreme sides of Sara through memories, her personal thoughts, like desire and hunger, in her solitude and when she is possessed by the Witchblade. So, I had to visually intersect a noir True Detective-like world with a supernatural, horror world that is a fantastic mix between Berserk and Zodiac,” Cafaro stated.

Marc Silvestri notes, “This is brand new mythology around Sara, and I can’t wait for you to fall in love with her and all the twists and turns. Discover Witchblade reimagined this summer, and join us as we bring all the fun of the 90s to the modern age and see how exciting comics can be. I can’t wait for you to read this new series.”

Witchblade#1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 17th, for $4.99 for 48 pages. And it’ll come with multiple cover variants.

  • Cover A: Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto (Full Color)

  • Cover B: Giuseppe Cafaro and Arif Prianto (Full Color)

  • Cover C: Blank Sketch Cover

  • Cover D (1/10): Dani and Brad Simpson (Full Color)

  • Cover E (1/25): Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto, Virgin Cover (Full Color)

  • Cover F (1/50): J.Scott Campbell (Full Color)

  • Cover G (1/100): Bill Sienkiewicz. (Full Color)

  • Cover H (1/250): Line art by Marc. Virgin Cover, Inks (B/W)

Witchblade #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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