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Review: ‘Harvest’ #4

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Harvest is one of my favorite series coming out of Image in the past year. Not only does it offer a fresh idea of an intense, unexplored reality, but the art is mind blowing, packed with graphic imagery. In issue #4, story truly comes full circle from its first issue. A.J. Lieberman wove a comprehensive story line that seems to culminate with this book. With only one issue remaining in this 5-part arc, it’s no wonder this book takes it up a notch in its 4th issue with a fast pace story line, ample amount of bloodshed, and plot twists.

WRITTEN BY: A.J. Lieberman
ART BY: Colin Lorimer
PUBLISHER: Image
PRICE: 3.50
RELEASE DATE: November 7th

Issue #3 left off with our protagonist, former doctor, Ben Dane, about to get his underground surgery on. This issue opens up with a scene that strikes up déjà vu, as the very first “Harvest” issue opened at this moment. Having finished the flashback, we find ourselves at an unknown time. As per usual for Dane, the situation deteriorates around him and he’s once again on the run from Crave, Greer, and their goons. This issue is full of action and doesn’t lack the gore that “Harvest” showcases brilliantly. The issue starts off very fast but slows towards the end, there are several plot twists involved as well which lead up to a hefty cliffhanger ending.

The dialogue is clever, as always. The use of the child displays Dane’s inner thoughts; it also adds some dark humor as the kid can’t help but poke fun at Dane’s terrible situations.

I’m interested to see what role the police will have in this book. as they get closer to Dane it will start to become clear that he’s more of a puppet than they truly believe. But it is unknown where the blame is to be laid. Lieberman is doing one hell of a job with this book; I’ve been surprised constantly by the twists and turns, and with only one issue remaining I really have no idea how the story will culminate.

The art in “Harvest” is stellar, a very realistic look that holds a subtle sketchiness adding to its dark atmosphere. This book contains a lot more blood than the previous issue, beginning with a surgical scene show casing Lorimer’s detail on organs and gore. After this there is a sufficient amount of gun fire and blood shed, very well laid out and detailed.

“Harvest” fits its own niche and set a precedent for anyone who is thinking of dropping a book with a similar premise. If you’re a horror fan and you haven’t read this book yet I don’t know what you’re waiting for, only one more left to cap it off.

4/5 Skulls

Reviewed by – GreenBasterd

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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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