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Review: ‘Alabaster: Wolves’ #3
Caitlin R. Kiernan and Steve Lieber successfully continue an already thoroughly gripping tale in Issue #3 of Alabaster: Wolves. Darcy reflects on her past, and dreams of death and suffering. But will her memories be too much for her? Or will she finally be able to step further toward righteousness?
WRITTEN BY: Caitlin R. Kiernan
ART BY: Steve Lieber
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse
RELEASE: Out now
The story is flowing smoothly, with one issue seamlessly weaving into the next. This issue of “Wolves” opens with a chilling dream sequence. When Dancy Flammarion awakens, she realizes that she’s laying by a campfire with none other than her ghostly, lycanthropic friend. Throughout the rest of the issue, Dancy recalls another tale from the ashes of the burning hellfire that was her past. At the end of her reminiscence, she comes to a fantastic revelation that leaves things fairly open ended for the future.
Although this issue is a bit slow paced, it contains just the right amount of action to smooth it out. The flashback scenes contain plenty of excitement and, as usual, some awesome creatures to reel the reader in. Steve Lieber successfully brings Kiernan’s creative story to life. But as wonderfully detailed as the characters are, some of his best linework is definitely demonstrated on the creatures. Rachelle Rosenberg has a knack for capturing the mood with color, especially in the scenery. She sets the tone for every scene very well, sometimes using startling colors that may not work in other comics. I also have to give major props to Greg Ruth for the beautiful cover art; this issue’s was my favorite cover so far.
As supernaturally driven as this series is, the story remains very real. The script is raw and powerful, the characters are dynamic, with brilliant artwork to tie it all together. Kiernan’s new tale is sure to become a classic story of good vs. evil, with everything in between.
4/5 Skulls
Reviewed by – Kaity McAllister
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‘Curse of the Where Wolf’ Bites Into August Release With Trio of Werewolf Theatrical Screenings [Exclusive Preview]
Larry Chaney‘s hairy misadventures are continuing in the sequel graphic novel Curse of the Where Wolf from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, and its author is celebrating with a trio of horror’s greatest werewolf films.
The Curse of the Where Wolf hits shelves on August 7 from Encyclopocalypse Publications.
That coincides with the launch of a theatrical screening event in Houston, Texas, featuring a trio of seminal werewolf flicks turning 45 this year: The Howling on August 7, Wolfen on August 14, and An American Werewolf in London on August 21.
Each screening features a “werewolf in film” presentation as well as a book signing from Where Wolf author and River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo.
In the new graphic novel, “Being a werewolf sucks. Reporter Larry Chaney wanted to be a hero. Instead, he became a werewolf. Now, caught between incredible new powers and a desire to eat everything (and everyone) in sight, Larry must find a cure for his curse. Or die trying.”
“With Where Wolf, I wanted to tell a whodunit set in a furry convention, so the story was pretty contained within a very specific setting and genre. With Curse of the Where Wolf, I wanted to celebrate everything I love about the possibility of comic books. Curse of the Where Wolf is a funny book, in every sense of the phrase, but it’s also an earnest look at a person’s struggle to become a better version of themselves, especially when the alternative is to become a literal monster,” Saucedo says of Curse.
The original graphic novel was previously serialized as the first webcomic hosted on Fangoria before being collected by Encyclopocalypse Publications in 2023 and has already been optioned for film, podcast, and television development ahead of launch by producers James Fino (“The Freak Brothers” for Tubi, “Rick and Morty” for Adult Swim) and Charles Horak (First Date for Magnolia Pictures).
Expect Larry to find himself in even weirder situations in the 362-page full color sequel; Saucedo has provided Bloody Disgusting with exclusive art pages from the upcoming graphic novel that showcase lupine humor.
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