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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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‘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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