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Review: BKV’s ‘Saga’ #3

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The plot thickens to a new level of juicy in Image Comics’ 3rd issue of Saga, a startling twist of dark science fiction and fantasy. This book is no doubt my favourite of the year thus far, which says a lot since I’ve been knee deep in comics.Saga evokes nostalgic memories of Firefly mixed with the some old school Lord of the Rings and it doesn’t get any better than that! The first issue was a bit tough to get into for those not antiquated with BKV, only because of the sheer randomness of the world. But as the story continues to develop, it’s easier to relate to the oppressive power struggle that seems to make BKV’s strange world turn round. Without a doubt this book is not for the faint of heart but I seriously doubt anyone trolling Bloody-Disgusting is one of those people.

Laying it out on the line, the cover of this book has a ghostly apparition of a female child cut in half with her intestines hanging out … feeling that faint heart yet? The past two issues have been faster pace, action packed, and full of eerie situations.That said, this issue has much less blood shed, making the cover slightly misleading. Before you get disappointed there’s a nice interrogation scene which satiates ones hunger for blood and vulgarity. The ghostly apparition, as before mentioned, introduces herself this issue and looks to have a permanent role, but that’s all I’ll say for now!

This book is incredibly well written thanks to the skills of Brian K. Vaughan, the story has an all encompassing flow, while still delivering the various story lines that will inevitably merge at some point. The dialogue is very appealing, as a former construction and landscape worker lets just say I’m known for my vulgarity; Saga perfectly depicts how I speak in real life, which makes me love it all the more.

The story is also cleverly crafted around a subtle reflective narration that is for the reader alone (the voice of the infant of the family we are following). This style of narration is rarely seen in comics, but I have a feeling it’s about to become way more popular.

As for the art by Fiona Staples, it is genuinely impressive how well it suits the story. Her clear cut lines, tedious characters faces, coupled sketchy lines for clothing and other elements of the environment compliment one another well. This is a deadly duo that will go down in the history books as one of the best.

4.5/5 Skulls

Reviewed by – GreenBasterd

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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 17, 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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