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Review: ‘Debris’ #3
With only one more issue ready for release next month, Kurtis J. Wiebe and Riley Rossmo’s Debris #3 perfectly sets the stage for the epic finale to this well-written, and beautifully illustrated, junk-punk series. Following the last installment, Maiden outcast, Kessel, joins Maya in her quest to find the legendary water source located in Athabasca, in hopes of saving the last human tribe on earth. As the story progresses, however, it becomes abundantly clear that Maya and the rest of her tribe aren’t the only humans left in this post-apocalyptic world.
WRITTEN BY: Kurtis J. Wiebe
ART BY: Riley Rossmo
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
PRICE: $3.50
RELEASE: September 26th
Opening with a flashback into our Protector’s past, issue #3 shows an adolescent Maya being trained by her fallen mentor, Calista. Even as a young child, Wiebe demonstrates Maya’s fearlessness and drive through Rossmo’s fantastic illustrations of her in battle. After rashly jumping onto the back of colossal twice her size because she fears for Calista’s life, her mentor chides her and relays some words of wisdom which provide a dramatic segue from past to present. When it seems like all hope is gone, “…Fight until your last breath.”
Just five words, yet it’s clear that they play a huge role in shaping who Maya is as a person, and as a warrior. When she’s close to losing a battle between herself and a giant colossal, she defeats the monster by utilizing her supply of water as a weapon. The water, of course, has the same effect on this one as it had on Jormungand in issue #1 (it cures the spirit within the machine). It’s becoming more and more evident that the water Maya is in search of is not only needed for the survival of her people, but for the destruction of the colossals endangering her dwindling tribe.
What follows in this issue is more intriguing background stories of her village, her people, and the elders council’s reasons for casting Kessel out. Moreover, further explorations of Athabasca lead to an exciting cliffhanger in the last panel where it’s realized that Maya’s tribe may, or may not, be the only human survivors left on the planet!
From panel to panel, Rossmo’s art is unsurprisingly superb; particularly regarding the colossals and action scenes littering the majority of the pages. Even his approach to linework and detail seems to have improved. But what’s truly impressive in issue #3 is Owen Gieni’s colouring scheme. He’s definitely the star of this issue. His vibrant take on Wiebe’s post-apocalyptic world is a significant reason why “Debris” is such visually alluring comic. I can only begin imagine what Wiebe, Rossmo, and Co. have in-store for the finale.
4.5/5 Skulls
Reviewed by – ShadowJayd
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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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