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Review: ‘The Darkness’ #110

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A major change will take place in The Darkness #110, which will definitely surprise the readers. With incredibly creepy writing and illustrations, “The Darkness” is one of the most consistent horror comics around.

WRITTEN BY: David Hine
ART BY: Jeremy Haun
PUBLISHER: Top Cow Productions, Inc.
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: January 30th, 2013

David Hine has developed the split personalities of Jackie Estacado masterfully. Composed of Jackie’s evil half, the Doppelganger is in command and his henchmen follow his ever direction. The real Jackie is left shaken and defeated, supposedly because of his drinking. Hine is able to create an anti-hero who makes the wrong choices for the right ones. Even though he is a cold-hearted killer and a tough gangster, Jackie cares so much about his family and is afraid to lose them. The Doppelganger shares this characteristic and makes it his priority to protect Hope at all costs.

I’m really interested in seeing what Hine does with Jenny, who has completely lost her mind. Jenny isn’t meant to exist, because her role in the grand scheme has already reached its final destination. After Jackie altered reality, the universe is trying to fix itself and undo everything he did. Jackie will do anything for Jenny, but he will not take any responsibility if the whole world falls apart.

Jeremy Haun’s mind-blowing illustrations are a major reason why you should buy this issue. With just one look at Hope, you will definitely find something odd and creepy about her. With her wide eyes and freckles, Hope has the face of a spoiled and deranged child. Her mental breakdown is highlighted when she manifests her dark powers. Her skin looks fractured and splintered, as if to symbolize that Hope is “cracked in the head.”

Towards the climax, take a close look at how Haun depicts the garden outside of Estacado’s mansion. Notice how the plant life is actually dead and the flower vines slowly turn into long tentacles. The Gothic architecture of the mansion gives off an ominous vibe, as if the building is haunted. Haun gives the impression that there is a dead body buried in the garden, underneath the swarming bugs and beetles.

A major twist occurs in “The Darkness” #110 that will definitely change Jackie’s life forever.

4/5 skulls

Reviewed by Jorge Solis

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‘The Wicked Trinity’ – Preview New Archie Comics One-Shot Inspired by ‘The Craft’ [Exclusive]

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From Sabrina’s Magical World, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Archie Comics will be releasing brand new one-shot comic The Wicked Trinity this coming June.

You’ll be able to meet The Wicked Trinity in the 32-page comic on June 12, 2024.

In The Wicked Trinity, “Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill, are intent on becoming the most powerful witches in the world. Isolated from so many around them, the three have formed a coven based on their individual needs for vengeance and true freedom.

“But when there is some dissent among the ranks, their small coven is threatened to be obliterated from within.”

The Wicked Trinity features a script by Sam Maggs, art by Lisa Sterle, colors by Ellie Wright, letters by Jack Morelli, main cover by Lisa Sterle, and variant cover by Soo Lee.

Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante tells Bloody Disgusting, “When Editor-In-Chief Mike Pellerito came up with the idea of the Wicked Trinity—Amber Nightstone, Jade Kazane, and Sapphire Gill—I was immediately intrigued. I even had the good fortune to work on the script for Jade and Sapphire’s first appearance in last year’s SABRINA ANNUAL SPECTACULAR comic for younger readers. What I especially loved about these magical teens is that they could seamlessly transcend from classic-Archie stories into more mature, even horror stories. I was eager to start developing their world with a modern sensibility, taking cues from the great work of Kelly Thompson and Veronica Fish on our SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH series, and Sarah Kuhn and Carola Borelli on our recent DARKLING one-shot. Inspired by series like Charmed and films like The Craft, I knew there was so much potential to build up this coven in a story that beautifully blends magical fantasy with horror.”

Writer Sam Maggs previews, “Real witches writing real witches—that’s how we do things over at Archie Comics! I was named after a famous witch—Samantha from Bewitched—and so I grew up absolutely obsessed with everything witchcraft, devouring every book series I could about teen witches. That makes WICKED TRINITY a dream project for me. The power and energy of teen girls is absolutely unmatched (just look at the engine behind fandom culture) and being able to harness that metaphorically for a story like this is such a delight. Everything I write focuses on the power of female friendship, and this story is no exception. And what’s better than a morally grey female character? I struggle to think of anything. Cat familiars, maybe? Also, I’m totally a practicing witch now. So maybe if you read this, you’ll find yourself imbued with magical powers, too.*

Artist Lisa Sterle adds, “I can’t wait for people to be re-introduced to The Wicked Trinity! Witches, fashion, and Archie Comics; this is truly a magical trifecta and I’m so happy to have the opportunity to put my own personal stamp on this. I love to create stories in which girls find their own power, both from within themselves and through their friendships and coven. If you’re a fan of my Modern Witch tarot, you’ll find this comic just as magical.”

Exclusively check out the two covers for The Wicked Trinity one-shot comic below!

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