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Review: ‘Bedlam’ #2

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Image Comics’ newest horror story, Bedlam, is back this week to add to the mayhem from the debut issue. The story is loaded with intriguing plot details as villain extraordinaire Madder Red, tries to take on a new life. Rossmo’s art is specifically designed for Spencer’s story, adding to its overall insanity of the story. This issue picks up the pace, but remains somewhat ominous.

WRITTEN BY: Nick Spencer
ART BY: Riley Rossmo
PUBLISHER: Image
PRICE: $3.50
RELEASE: November 28th, 2012

“Bedlam” follows one Fillmore Press, once the psychopathic terrorist Madder Red but now, thanks to the help of a doctor – that reminds of Victor Frankenstein – is simply trying clear his soul and rejoin the human population. The city of Bedlam itself is currently plagued by a brutal murderer who we get a glimpse of in action in this issues prologue. This issue is a massive contrast to the first issue. Previously the story really revolved around Fillmore’s past as Madder Red, while this issue turns its focus to Fillmore’s present life and the events unfolding around him. Due to thhe change, unfortunately, the book doesn’t have the same psychopathic dialogue that issue #1 possessed.

Nonetheless, Nick Spencer is weaving one hell of a story and is truly excelling at his craft. The use of flashbacks to help explain what Madder Red went through to get to this point, coupled with mysterious banter between Fillmore and his doc allow for an in depth understand of the plot and sub plots. “Bedlam” is about much more than the rehabilitation of a murderer, though it’s hard to see where Spencer is taking us on this ride through villainy.

When it comes to art, I tend to like hard lines, clear images and eye popping colour. This book is the exact opposite with excessively sketchy lines giving it an unfinished look and a soft colour pallet that stays neutral unless there is a presence of blood. Rossmo’s art has only grown on me over the year, the sketchy style reflects the mood of the story as well as Fillmore’s current mental state, it also makes the book a more intriguing read as there is clearly a method to Rossmo’s madness. The closer I inspect the drawing, the more impressed I am by the details hiding underneath the wild line work.

“Bedlam” is like a 7-layer nacho dip. It has many different layers that are becoming more mixed together and there’s no end in sight. Not lacking violence and gore either, this book has potential to become one of my favorite reads.

3.5/5 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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