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[Comic Review] “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 Ends On A High Note

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Reviewed by Jorge Solis. Ending on a high note, “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 moves at a fast pace as the concluding chapter closes with an epic bang. Based on Clive Barker’s “Cabal” novella, this sequel picks up on the whereabouts of the former underground Midian inhabitants as they search for a new home. The “Nightbreed” series gives its complicated monsters a much-needed and satisfying finale.

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WRITTEN BY: Marc Andreyko

ART BY: Emmanuel Xerx Javier

PUBLISHER: Boom! Studios

PRICE: $3.99

RELEASE: April 22, 2015

An old enemy returns from the ruins of Midian to seek revenge against the Breed. Ashberry, is a former priest damned by the blood of Baphomet, hell bent on continuing his holy war against the lovebirds, Lori and Boone. Though they were lost for some time, the Breed reunite when their savior is in trouble against the ferocious Beserkers. Now the Breed have to move on somehow, recuperate, and deal with the onslaught of Ashberry’s war.

Writer Marc Andreyko wraps every subplot, making sure no question is left unanswered. The series develops the relationship between Peloquin and Boone in a really enjoyable way. In the first issue, in his origin story, we understand why Peloquin has been harsh and untrusting towards Boone. In their last stand against Ashberry, Boone and Peloquin have to make a united choice that will affect the Breed in the aftermath.

Family is a major theme in the storyline, which artist Emmanuel Xerx Javier captures the emotional connection in the illustrations. Notice how Javier frames the panel, illustrating more than two characters. In the wide shots, Javier draws the Breed together, as if they are finally working together as a team. Not runaways or orphans anymore, Boon takes charge and leads the Breed to their final destination.

“Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 wraps up the story to a satisfying end, delivering a worthy sequel.

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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 (AnimosityBatwomanDC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide SquadPower RangersRed 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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