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[Comic Book Review] So Much Arguing in “Deep Gravity” #2

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“Deep Gravity” #2 picks up with the explosion aboard Vanguard.  All the creatures have escape and the survivors are regrouping and trying to decide the best course of action. There is one page that takes place back on Poseidon but besides that the entire issue follows the hand full of people aboard Vanguard arguing, so much arguing.

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WRITTEN BY: Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko, Mike Richardson
ART BY: Fernando Baldo
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: August 27, 2014

Reviewed By Epic Switzer

I gave the first issue of “Deep Gravity” a favorable review and expressed a lot of hope for the series.  Unfortunately it seems we’ve gone from “Avatar” to “Deep Blue Sea” in just one issue.  Gone are the imaginative creatures and environments from issue one that intrigued and delighted me.  They’ve been replaced with three people shouting at each other about hierarchy and insubordination.

The focus shift to the wrecked ship doesn’t just sully my interest, it cripples Fernando Baldo’s art.  Because we are stuck on the ship with the survivors, his panels are mostly restricted to gray debris with groups of people standing around.  In one chamber there is a big fire and Baldo’s use of panelling and detail gets to shine through, but for the most part this issue is particularly boring to look at.

This issue has some things going for it: it moves very quickly for one.  Even though most of the dialogue is redundant arguing, the crew is quick on their feet and manages to cover a lot of ground in this issue.  Secondly there is a cliffhanger that, while no unexpected, presents opportunity for some really interesting conflict.

I really liked the first issue, so I will definitely stick with it for the time being.  But the reason “Deep Blue Sea” worked as well as it did wasn’t the sharks, it was Samuel L. Jackson.  This book doesn’t have a Samuel L. Jackson, it doesn’t even have a LL Cool J.

Epic Switzer AKA Eric is an aspiring filmmaker and screenplay writer living in Los Angeles.  His work tends to focus on the lighter side of entropy, dystopic futures, and man’s innate struggle with his own mortality.  He can be found on twitter @epicswitzer or reached via email at ericswitzerfilm@gmail.com

 

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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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