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Review: ‘Abe Sapien’ #5

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Hell on Earth has come and the B.P.R.D.’s only clue as to how to stop it is Abe Sapien, who is currently on the run from an agency that no longer shadows his trail. “Abe Sapien” #5, The New Race of Man Part 2, doesn’t shed too much light on Abe’s current condition, but it is crafted in a way that makes it an interesting and thrilling read. I can never stop giving praise to the creative team behind this book, both writing and art are a treat to witness, making each issue special in its own way.

WRITTEN BY: Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
ART BY: Max Fiumara
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
RELEASE DATE: August 7
PRICE: $3.50

Abe is a man, er… Amphibiman, on mission which is to figure out what the hell in dodge is going on. His current situation is a lot less hairy than previous encounters he’s had since waking from his coma but this doesn’t mean it’s any less impactful. In the midst of a group of monster worshipers Abe finds himself as their idol and is forced to help when one of group turns up dead. This leads to a series of conversations and altercations which eventually lead to Abe making an executive decision over the situation. On the flip side we learn more about the motives of the individuals behind a certain B.P.R.D. agent’s resurrection.

This issue is interesting in terms of the greater plot within the Hell on Earth event. Though this story is small peanuts in the grand scheme of things there are certain clues and hints dropped throughout t book. The book itself is not overly exciting though there is a little monster action, none that compares to the previous story arc where Abe took on a big crowd of uglies. The intrigue within this book is much more subtle than that which can be infuriating or enlightening depending on how you flip the coin or wake up in the morning. One thing for certain is that Abe Sapien is playing a big part in future events and that Mike Mignola and John Arcudi are the two people best fit for the telling of the tale.

Max Fiumara’s illustrations are spot on for this book. Since there isn’t a lot of action it’s a treat to see how much detail can be put into each panel that only contains dialogue. So much of this book depends on atmosphere and mood which Fiumara creates with his art. Of course there is the ever talented Dave Stewart as colourist, never does he cease to amaze me in capturing the perfect colour pallet for any given panel or page. Without these guys on board, this book would not be what it is.

It’s a sad fact but Abe Sapien won’t be back in his own ongoing until October, I don’t know if this means that he will make appearances in other book along the way, but I am certain that we will miss this book in the meantime.

3.5/5 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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