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[Comic Book Review] Cutter #4 Concludes In Lackluster Fashion

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“Cutter,” the weekly revenge horror comic that ran through the month of October, came to an end today in what I can only refer to as the most boring and subpar conclusion I’ve read in a long time. Not only was the “big reveal” not shocking at all, it was so sparse in plot that it felt like pages were missing. I actually counted to make sure something wasn’t wrong with my issue. Especially after making us wait two weeks for what was supposed to be a weekly comic, this conclusion was mega-disappointing.

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WRITTEN BY: Seamus Kevin Fahey / Robert Napton

ART BY: Christian Dibari

PUBLISHER: Image Comics / Top Cow

RELEASE DATE: October 29th, 2014

PRICE: $3.99

Jeremy sits in a jail cell because, if you remember, he’s been accused of all the mysterious murders—the ones he claims are being committed by the ghost of Emily Higgins, a former classmate whom he and all his friends bullied back in high school. He wakes up in his jail cell bed, hands covered in blood, cell doors open, guards slaughtered all around him. So naturally he dresses up like a cop, steals a cop car and heads down to the psychiatric hospital to check out Emily’s old files. While there, he finds out her sister has been admitted and goes to have a chat with her. Secrets are revealed and he’s off to go save another one of Emily’s victims.

At this point I was thinking something really cool would happen. I was kind of hoping for a “My Bloody Valentine” situation—mind fracturing after witnessing a violent event turning Jeremy into the killer. I was even kind of wondering if Jeremy’s wife had some strange involvement. Basically I was hoping for some reveal that would knock me on my ass. What I got was so basic I nearly laughed. The only thing keeping me from laughing was how depressing it was. Without giving too much away I’ll just say that rape, no matter how poorly plotted, is never something I could laugh about.

So at this point, not only is the plot twist so dull and kind of really depressing, it also just… ends. Like mid-story. And since this was only an October mini-series, I literally have no idea what to think. My mind is blown and not in the good way. Issue #3 gave me some hope that the creators could do something solid with the revenge genre. Although it was nothing superb, it was fun and had all the makings of a solid story. So frankly, I’m utterly confused at this ending. It’s also worth noting that the art seems to have gotten progressively lazy. I was really digging it at first. There was a lot of detail and the violent scenes, though in black and white, were very vivid. By this last issue, the detail has gone and the violent scenes have all the impact of a cutaway shot.

Because it leaves us on a cliffhanger (if you can call ending a comic mid-story a “cliffhanger”) it’s possible Image has future plans for this comic, though I probably won’t be checking it out.

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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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