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[Comic Review] “Archie Vs Predator” #2 Demands To Be Read

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“Archie vs. Predator” #2 is fucking rad, this series demands to be read now. Powering through the first issues gratuitous set up was well worth it for this action packed, hilarious blood soaked second issue. Without wasting a moment the citizens of Riverdale are thrown headfirst into a struggle against the vicious Predator.

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WRITTEN BY: Alex De Campi

ART BY: Fernando Ruiz

PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics

PRICE: $3.99

RELEASE: 20 May 2015

The very first panel has the Predator’s classic triangle of laser sights already aiming at one of our heroes. Thus beginning it’s ominous shadow over the rest of the book. He’s always around, watching them every step of the way from the shadows, just like a good Predator should.

Cementing her place as the true protagonist Betty leads this issue again. She’s the perfect one for the job as well; she’s level headed and more importantly competent. Archie continues to wallow in the background not being of much use to anyone, he could’ve been absent from this issue and I doubt anyone would even notice. Almost every other character contributes more than he does, which is strange but not something that detracts from the comic. Gotta have that Archie name on the title to sell copies, I get it, Betty vs Predator just isn’t as eye catching.

If last issues low kill count had you bummed fret not, this one racks it way up. There’s a cold brutality to each character’s death that juxtaposes their peaceful perfectly. Brain matter, eyeballs and every limb imaginable fly off of the Predators victims, it’d be horrific if it wasn’t so god damn amusing. The kills won’t be the only thing making you giggle, there’s also a good number of hilarious jokes and running gags to keep the laughs rolling on every page. There’s even a real nice jab at After Life with Archie from Sabrina.

Marking a significant improvement over issue #1 Archie vs. Predator #2 is all fun all the time. I’m giddy just imagining who’ll be decapitated next issue, it’s a good sign that this book has its claws in me.

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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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