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Indie Spotlight: ‘White Devil’ #1
“White Devil” is a very unique independent book about an everyday average stay-at-home-mom who is bored to death with her life. Creators Matt Evans and Andrew Helinski, with aid of Nate Burns on art duties, deliver the first part of a 4-part series that does not lack extreme gore or sex. There are some unique characteristics in this book that make it stand out from the average indie comic book, some good, others not so much.
WRITTEN BY: Matt Evans and Andrew Helinski
ART BY: Nate Burns
Judy, an “average” American housewife is sick and tired of the daily grind with her kids and husband, so she decides to join a book club. Or, at least this is what she tells her husband. The truth is Judy joins a bizarre cult devoted to practicing dark magic. From here comes along a creepy old man performing black magic, and a wild orgy that doesn’t leave much to the imagination, if you catch my drift.
The issue slowly progresses into a weird mix between modern horror comic and a Tijuana bible (see here). The pace is fairly slow, which I find to be a problem with a lot of indie books as they take time to introduce the protagonist and the setting. But, it’s in the final pages of this book where the story gets real crazy.
Cults and house wife? Where is the uniqueness I was talking about? Well is mostly comes in with the art. There’s not a straight line in the book, which actually compliments the path of the story as you get the sense that something is always a little bit off kilter. Even the panel outlines are not drawn with clear cut lines. Sometimes this can make a comic hard to get through but, I think it works well with “White Devil”. The art is definitely rough and could benefit from some touch ups and proper inking, but it’s got character.The biggest issue with the book is the hand-lettered narrative, which is damn hard to read. I found myself having to zoom in really far to make out the lettering.
“White Devil” may not be perfect but it’s full of potential. The art is creepy, the story is fun and loaded with adult content, which makes the book an experience rather than just the casual read. The first issue is free, and I think any fan of cult horror should give it a try.
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3/5 Skulls
Reviewed by – GreenBasterd
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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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