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Review: ‘Hoax Hunters’ #12

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As the story takes an unexpected turn with unpredictable twists, “Hoax Hunters” #12 continues to impress while taking things in a new direction.If you haven’t jumped on “Hoax Hunters,” you’re definitely missing out on an awesome series.

WRITTEN BY: Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley
ART BY: T-Rex Jones
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: Nov. 27th, 2013

Disguised as a reality TV show, the Hoax Hunters was secretly created to investigate paranormal activities, in order to disprove the existence of the supernatural to the public. In the past 48 hours, there has been a surprisingly growing amount of weird sightings. With a demonic book letting loose thousands of werewolves, giant birds, and chupacabras, the Hoax Hunters have a lot to worry about. With the group separated on two different cases, the Hoax Hunters have to somehow stop this spread of demonic evil. But, will they end up as victims themselves as they try to save the world?

Writers Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley switch back and forth between Regan’s origin tale and the werewolf attack on the other Hoax Hunters. The writers are able to keep the two subplots flowing at a suspenseful pace. We get to see the Hoax Hunters in action as they cover up the paranormal sighting and create the official lie. As readers, you wonder what caused Jack and Ken to lose their souls. The two have become so used to telling lies, that they’re forgotten how to be honest with each other.

Moreci and Seeley continue to develop Regan, who started off as the plucky comic relief and is now more of a tragic hero. As the writers provide the flashbacks into her past, Regan is slowly losing the layers of her tough side and finally presents her vulnerability. A major death occurs in this issue, which will cause Regan to question her motives and corrupt the mission of the Hoax Hunters.

T-Rex Jones’ illustrations really start to shine during the bar scene with Ken and Jack. Jones keeps the readers engaged with his medium shots and close-ups as the dialogue takes a major twist. This scene is about two loyal partners who have just realized they cannot trust each other anymore. Ken and Jack are so caught up in their argument, the two don’t realize they are supposed to be paying attention to the werewolf transformation behind them.

Jones makes great use of his light sources throughout the narrative. When Ken appears in the panel, Jones always illustrates a glowing effect on Ken’s round glasses. When uses Regan her supernatural powers, Jones draws in long and twisted scratch marks around her face. In a wide shot, Jones uses just the silhouettes of the Hoax Hunters as the crew walks across the corn field during sunset.

With a rising death count and its main characters in trouble, “Hoax Hunters” 12 keeps readers guessing who will make it out alive. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next concluding issue.

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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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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