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Review: ‘Debris’ #2

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Following the first issue of a new, four-issue, mini-series by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Riley Rossmo, Debris #2 continues with Maya settling into her new role as Protector of Maiden. After Jormungand destroys the village’s only water maker, Maya leaves Maiden behind to carry out Calista’s final request to find Athabasca—a legendary water source, the last one in this post-apocalyptic, dystopian wasteland, that could ultimately save her people. What she encounters along the way is a more ferocious “breed” of umbra, and a past villager of Maiden with a vague history with her fallen mentor.

WRITTEN BY: Kurtis J. Wiebe
ART BY: Riley Rossmo
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
PRICE: $3.50

Armed with makeshift garbage gauntlets and a massive rifle, topped off with a dangerously sharp bayonet, issue #2 opens up with Maya fighting off three aggressive and beautiful Umbrals. Rossmo’s fantastic rendering of these mechanical creatures, and colourist Owen Gieni’s bright take on Wiebe’s barren world, give the book a less daunting feel than most stories chronicling the end of life on earth. Even Maya seems to be confident and naïve in her quest, not letting the dire situation of her planet weigh on her drive to save it. Throwing out common heroine clichés and insults in battle like, “COME AT ME!” and “RUSTNUT!” shows her faith in her abilities even though she’s being faced with a kind of umbra she’s never encountered before.

After defeating them with ease, a sandstorm forces her to seek shelter in an abandoned amusement park where she encounters Kessel, the only human to live outside of the line. He’s a past resident of Maiden whom she was lead to believe was banished for causing civil unrest but ran away instead of facing the consequences. It turns out that the implied tumultuous relationship between Maya and the Elders Council in ‘Debris’ #1 didn’t start or end with her. Wiebe builds Maya’s character further by introducing Kessel, who, it seems, we will be seeing a lot more. We are offered a nice glimpse into the past of the Council, clearing up some mysteries from issue #1. By the end of this chapter, Maya seems to be even more confident as she continues her dangerous journey to the fabled water source in Athabasca.

Wiebe doesn’t only cement Maya’s role as a fearless, ass-kicking warrior in this issue, but he delves deeper into her personality. It’s really a refreshing take on a female comic book heroine. She’s intelligent, strong, driven, and loyal to her mentor, people, and the village she’s sworn to protect. Yet she’s also flawed. She’s naïve and has this resolute blind faith in Calista’s belief that the legend of Athabasca actually exists. To the point where she was planning on walking west until it magically appeared in front of her, not taking any time to think logically about the dangers she’d face. On the other hand, her blind faith and eagerness to save her people makes you root for her..

It’s disappointing to think that there are only 2 issues left, and I’m really hoping the public respond to it well in the off chance Wiebe and Rossmo decide to turn it into an ongoing series (“Green Wake” round two?). I want more of Maya kicking colossal ass in my life.

4.5/5 Skulls

Reviewed by: ShadowJayd

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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 17, 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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