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Review: ‘B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth’ #113

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“B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: Lake of Fire” has had a major impact on the overall story line through the first 3 issues. Mignola and Arcudi continue to add different layers to the plot gearing up for the final issue. I’m very excited with the level of energy this series is producing right now, so much has been leading up to this point what with Abe, Liz and Zinco Corp. As the this arc comes to an end the course of the B.P.R.D. will be a little more clear as will the chosen paths of Fenix and Liz Sherman.

WRITTEN BY: Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
ART BY: Tyler Crook
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
PRICE: $3.50
RELEASE: November 20, 2013

The previous issue really opened up the story with Johaan’s realization of Zinco Corps involvement in the cataclysm and Liz Sherman’s flame manipulation abilities returning. On the other hand as we have Fenix, and one question keeps arising, whether or not she will avoid the Earth sundering event or confront it head on. This issue builds off all the three of these storylines. The importance of the mission to New York is now augmented, Liz Sherman can finally return to the front lines, and Fenix begins her adventure.

Unlike in the “Abe Sapien” and “Hellboy”, B.P.R.D. has several different story lines weaving around one another. Mignola and Arcudi have meticulously laid out this story in a fashion that it’s easy to understand while maintaining a constant level of excitement, hitting a crescendo at the end of this book. As the story jumps from character to character I never find myself in a lull; the perfect example is during a simple conversation as Johaan discusses his mission team, a basic scene of dialogue is given action as Agent Howards is brought up. Situations like this have been constant throughout “Lake of Fire” since there are so many characters to work with. But there is also a flaw. Like most things, if you’ve not read all of the past material, there are times that big events can lose you, especially in “Hell on Earth”.

The artistic tandem of Tyler Crook and Dave Stewart is as top notch as always. The pencils hold enough realism that when the situations get R-rated the illustrations capture gore and bloodletting excellently. Stewart is really able to display of colour as Liz puts her level of fire manipulation to the test creating a vividly colourful inferno, this series of panels is impressive on Crooks part as well as he is able to draw a detailed monster within the blaze.

A solid issue to warm up the readers for what will be an impactful conclusion. So much is at stake up to date it’s incredible to think about what 2014 will hold for the B.R.P.D.

3.5/5 Skulls

Review by – GreenBasterd

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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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