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Review: ‘Hoax Hunters’ #3
Having spent countless hours watching TV shows about haunted houses and real ghost stories, Image Comics’ Hoax Hunters is something I immediately identify with. Having a TV show to cover up real monsters that exist is a simple yet brilliant idea that still holds weight after 3 issues. Issue #2 brought in a pretty big plot twist, taking the casual story into a next level tale of voodoo with a side of massive monsters to top it all off. Issue #3 of “Hoax Hunters” keeps the pedal to the metal from start to finish showing the creative prowess of Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley.
WRITTEN BY: Michael Moreci and Steve Seeley
ART BY: Axel Medellin
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
REALEASE: September 12th, 2012
Jack and his team bring life to the saying, “up shit creek without a paddle”; caught between flaming brainwashed humans and a monstrosity of epic proportions, the situation really can’t get any worse. This is right where the book picks up and the situation is resolved within the first few pages by some quick thinking on Ken Cadaver and Regan Tate’s part. Despite the early resolution, the book doesn’t slow down from this point.
After Axel Medellin is allowed to showcase his gore art, the team takes the fight to the voodoo practitioners to get a bigger scoop on the motivation behind evil Clive. The plot thickens as the group pieces together the mystery behind the mass animal deaths in the area, and the appearance of this massive monster. Issue #3 develops the character relationships even further as we have come to expect with this book. The combination of character development with well structured plot advancement is exemplified with a flash back to Jack’s childhood. Connections are made from Jack’s father’s disappearance and the appearance of the monster leading to what will no doubt be another big issue next month.
Medellin’s artwork at first appearance seems quite simply, lending itself to a more classic comic style. That said, when if you give the art a thorough look, little details emerge that give this book its unique style. This subtlety adds an extra element to “Hoax Hunters” that really suits its theme of what lies hidden beneath the surface. Medellin’s got a knack for flaming skulls and monsters of all shapes and sizes. The addition of colour is paramount to “Hoax Hunters” and Axel Medellin does an excellent job all round. The gore is a little blotchy in places, and would benefit from a little smoothing out.
The second and third issues of “Hoax Hunters” have rounded out the book. As the story plods along and the team gets closer to solving the case, there’s no doubt the level of danger will increase as well. A solid read for anyone who wants jump into a new book that’s only going to get better.
3.5/5 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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