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[Comic Book Review] “Edward Scissorhands” #4 Gives Hope For An Ongoing

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Reviewed By: Katy Rex. “Edward Scissorhands” #4 deals with old idea that adults are incompetent and the concept that their incompetence interferes with a child’s autonomy. This is, in fact, one of the favorite themes in children’s media; probably because the children to whom it is targeted find it as exasperating as Megs does when the adults in her life won’t listen to her about Eli and jump to some VERY WRONG conclusions.

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WRITTEN BY: Kate Leth

ART BY: Drew Rausch

PUBLISHER: IDW Publishing

PRICE: $3.99

RELEASE: February 11, 2015

This issue follows Megs as she attempts to do what’s right: protect Edward’s preference not to leave his castle, but save the kidnapped boy from Eli anyway. This again falls solidly in the realm of giving children credit, allowing them agency, acknowledging their autonomy and motivations. Megs is a great character; she hasn’t been developed as much as one might like, this far into a series, but she’s strong, driven, and relatable. And after all the setup, exposition and background, this issue finally features a major conflict. Sure, it’s worrisome given that this series has been advertised as a 5-part arc, but if you love where this is going, it’s definitely a strong indicator that Edward Scissorhands can– and must– continue beyond this arc.

The art continues to be strong and consistent, creating an eerie feeling in the empty town even as the dialogue sets it up as off-putting. Travis Lanham’s letters do the work of giving Edward a voice. His strange, small, stilted letters convey Edward’s strangeness, his unaccustomedness to speaking, but also his childlike innocence. Rausch’s character design of the police officer behind the desk, to whom Megs is reporting Eli’s involvement in the kidnapping, is both a caricature and not out of place. His exaggerated and grotesque features are not jarring, but they set him up as a formidable barrier: he is characterized by his trope-ness, and is unlikely to budge his perspective in the face of reason (especially if it’s from a child).

The review from last issue was about the filler, a Third Issue Itch situation, and both because this issue continues to build the action and because the solicit for this series claims 5 parts, I can’t help but be nervous about a single wrap-up issue after so much build-up. But I’m hopeful that this is an ongoing series, beyond the fifth issue, and these recent turns of events certainly redeem last issue and give hope for great things going forward.

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yoyos2Katy Rex writes comics analysis at endoftheuniversecomics.com, comicsbulletin.com, and bloody-disgusting.com. She also writes scholarly articles for various academic journals. She really likes butt jokes, dinosaurs, and killing psychos and midgets in Borderlands 2. She has a great sense of humor if you’re not an asshole.
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‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics

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April 18, 2024

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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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