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[Comic Book Review] “Shutter” #7 Is A Return To Form… Mostly

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“Shutter” #7 is an invigorating return after a shaky hiatus. The book has been on a break since September and it was definitely needed, it was a hot mess last time we saw it. Although I’m not entirely sure it’s any less convoluted – it feels fresher, less grating, it feels fun again. So much fun that I’d definitely start recommending it again, although I get the feeling it’ll read much better in trades.

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WRITTEN BY: Joe Keatinge

ART BY: Leila De Duca

PUBLISHER: Image

PRICE: $3.50

RELEASE: December 10, 2014

Reviewed By Torin Chambers

For a nice change of pace the opening two scenes are interspersed within each other. Starting with Ms. Vian (Kate’s blonde friend who got blown up back in issue #3) dealing with the fallout of Kate’s sudden disappearance back in the city. This gradually gives away to Kate and Chris fighting that massive dragon creature from the end of issue #6.

It’s nice to see the call back, if only to know that the characters Kate leaves behind aren’t totally forgotten. “Shutter” could have never touched on it again and I wouldn’t have been surprised, so it’s great to see some more cohesion in terms of story.

Now I’d like to take a moment to talk about the ending, this will all be spoilers, you’ve been warned.

It’s is a real gut puncher of an ending, Kate gets stabbed in the stomach by her very own sister. My initial reaction was shock. It’s one hell of a page turn and hits you hard without warning. At first it seems solid but then the more you think about it the less shocking it is and the more eye rolling it becomes.

Ekland and Shaw were both shown to be pretty much decimated last issue but here they are, eviscerated, beaten for sure, but still alive. To add insult to injury, in this very issue Alarm-Cat is seemingly killed, only to turn out to be alive. With this many deaths all turning out to be false in one issue ending it on another is weak. Even with Kate’s plot armor aside, the “shock” ending becomes utterly hollow.

Besides the weak ending “Shutter” is back in beautiful form this month. The story has never felt more cohesive while still maintaining the fun factor. I only noticed one ‘just because’ moment in the story telling (The explosive flaming dragon laser somehow teleports them inside the creature) which honestly doesn’t bother me too much. There are laughs, exciting characters and gorgeous art – what more do you really need?

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Torin Chambers is a rad dude from the nineties who does film stuff or something. Thomas the Tank Engine is his favorite transformer. Find him on Twitter @TorinsChambers

 

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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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