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Review: ‘B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth: The Devil’s Engine’ #3

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This week has been long anticipated for BPRD fans as “The Devil’s Engine” comes to a gut busting conclusion. It’s a nice wrap up to the arc, and it will only leave readers wanting more “Hell on Earth”. As always the art is fantastic and the story escalates the “Hell on Earth” story line further as the forces of darkness continue to strive for mayhem and destruction. With “The Devil’s Engine” ending its three-part arc this week and “Exorcism” closing out its two-part arc next week, all I can do is salivate in anticipation of the next BPRD installment.

WRITTEN BY: Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
ART BY: Tyler Crook
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse
RELEASE: July 18th

Never did I doubt Mike Mignola and John Arcudi with their “The Devil’s Engine” story arc, after the first issue I was on the fence a bit. As the story developed, however, any doubts I previously held were thrown out the window as a trifecta of monsters decide Andrew and Fenix are going to be their newest snack. On the flip side of the story Mr. Marsten is continuing his pursuit of creating life with Kroenen’s necromantic powers. Well, the shit has definitely hit the fan for Andrew and Fenix and it would be hard to be more pleased with the result; a gun, quick thinking and balls of steel make for an epic end to this arc. This book also opens up doors for future issues as we find out why Fenix shot Abe and also more of what is going on at Zinc, both of which undoubtedly will come into player in later story arcs. The thing I enjoyed most about this issue was how Mignola and Arcudi kept me guessing; many times the images have you believe Andrew and or Fenix are going to get mercilessly slaughtered but a subtle twist and its all gravy.

The art is one of my favorite components of this piece, it is more on the cartoony side but it has a realistic look to it that isn’t common in books outside the BPRD universe. This is especially true with the detail put in with guts and organs; you can tell this comic is not meant for the squeamish because the detail of the gore is intense. I mean, really intense.

There we have it, another story arc in the BPRD world comes to a close but don’t let that get you down! With “Exorcism” next week ending that means a brand spanking new arc is right around the corner and I doubt this is the last we’ve seen of any of the characters involved.

4/5 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 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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