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Review: ‘Colder’ #4

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Jump into these vivid visuals of the supernatural because Colder #4 continues to get better and even more entertaining. The creepy imagery and the fast-paced storytelling will definitely get you hooked.

WRITTEN BY: Paul Tobin
ART BY: Juan Ferreyra
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RLEASE: February 6th, 2013

In the previous issues, the fast pace of Paul Tobin’s narrative became constant because of the cat and mouse game between Declan and Jack. Jack is using innocent lives to get Declan’s attention, while also causing him to waste time and energy to cross dimensions. With Reece now as Jack’s prisoner, Declan has something personal to lose. Knowing that Reece could die at Jack’s hands, Declan has to use an innocent bystander to cross into Jack’s dimension.

Tobin sneaks in his witty sense of humor in unexpected ways. With the last cliff-hanger, I thought the opening pages would begin with a frantic race to find Reece. Surprisingly, the issue starts out with a loud argument in the supermarket. Because Declan is used to Reece buying him stuff, he is socially awkward around others and doesn’t know where to look. It’s a really funny scene, followed by another hilarious scenario between two socially awkward people, before the narrative swiftly turns tense again.

A major highlight of the “Colder” series, Juan Ferreyra’s illustrations are eye-catching and incredibly detailed. This is Declan jumping into Jack’s world, which is just as dreary and even more surreal. One of the standouts is the monster with eight arms and has the face of a skull. On its back, the monster uses its other six arms as a chair for Reece. You can either interpret this scene as Reece is either a prisoner, or she is being hailed by the colossal hounds as their newly crowned queen.

In this issue, my favorite of Ferreyra’s creature designs is the giant skinless humanoid. The giant humanoid has two skull faces and claws for fingers. This giant creature comes out of nowhere and bursts through the ground, forcing Declan to defend himself. Declan has no idea what to do as he witnesses the giant killer clawing at the necks of the colossal hounds. This is an impressive panel packed with so much dark imagination.

“Colder” #4 continues with another fantastic installment in its series. Readers are close behind the gripping conclusion.

4/5 Skulls

Reviewed by – Jorge Solis

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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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