Comics
BD Pick Of The Week: ‘The Light’ PLUS A 4 Page Preview!
This week marks the release of “OLYMPUS” scribe Nathan Edmondson’s long awaited “THE LIGHT” which pairs the writer with “SURROGATES” illustrator Brett Weldele. The duo have been working together on the project for some time now, and according to early reviews the apocalyptic tale is the missing link between Niles’ “30 DAYS OF NIGHT” and Cormac McCarthy’s literary masterwork, “THE ROAD”. Inside you can draw your own conclusions on the title by reading the synopsis as well as a 4 page preview of the book. Oh, and there’s that whole “why you should care” thing thrown in there, too. Read on for the skinny.
WRITTEN BY: Nathan Edmondson
ILLUSTRATIONS AND COVERS BY: Brett Weldele
“Outbreak.’ The new series from the writer of Olympus and the artist of The Surrogates. In Oregon, a mysterious virus infects anyone that looks into an electric light. An abusive father blindfolds his daughter and together they escape town as people are burning alive from the inside out.”
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
A few months back we ran the news that award winning “SURROGATES” illustrator Brett Weldele would be lending the pencils to Nathan Edmondson’s (“OLYMPUS”) apocalyptic thriller, “THE LIGHT”. The series has been compared to such genre favorites as Steve Niles’ “30 DAYS OF NIGHT”, but in this writer’s opinion it is a lot more original.
The basic premise of “THE LIGHT” is that all over the world people become ‘infected’ by simply looking into electrical lighting. This might seem a bit ridiculous until you actually stop to think about it. Imagine a world where you could be driven out of your mind (or killed) by just looking at your computer screen, flipping on a light switch, or walking past a street lamp? Edmondson furthers the dramatic plot of his story by throwing a cog into the usual survival story by centering it around an abusive father and his young daughter. This dynamic is not only original in that it veers away completely from the usual ‘hero’ factor, but it also makes for some fascinating possibilities in future issues.
“THE LIGHT” is getting a lot of attention from critics for its unflinching look into the lives of a broken family unit, and it has even been compared to Cormac McCarthy’s bestselling novel “THE ROAD”. (Although I’d be willing to bet that the two leads are far less friendly toward one another.) Edmondson has already made quite a name for himself by penning his first Image release “OLYMPUS” that garnered him wide praise from fans and critics alike. On the other side of the coin Brett Weldele has been one of the most sought after names in comics since making his mark with “THE SURROGATES” and is currently working on a prequel to Richard Kelly’s (“DONNIE DARKO”, “THE BOX”) science fiction film, “SOUTHLAND TALES”.
Regardless, “THE LIGHT” has a lot of promise for chills, thrills, and plenty of dynamic character dilemmas. For those of you who enjoy such stories as “THE WALKING DEAD”, “30 DAYS OF NIGHT”, and “THE ROAD” you could do far, far worse than checking out Nathan Edmondson’s little title from Image.
“THE LIGHT” Issue #1 Drops This Wednesday From Image Comics! (MSRP-$2.99)
Comics
‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics
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.
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Cover A: Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto (Full Color)
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Cover B: Giuseppe Cafaro and Arif Prianto (Full Color)
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Cover C: Blank Sketch Cover
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Cover D (1/10): Dani and Brad Simpson (Full Color)
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Cover E (1/25): Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto, Virgin Cover (Full Color)
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Cover F (1/50): J.Scott Campbell (Full Color)
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Cover G (1/100): Bill Sienkiewicz. (Full Color)
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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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