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Review: ‘The Darkness’ #110
A major change will take place in The Darkness #110, which will definitely surprise the readers. With incredibly creepy writing and illustrations, “The Darkness” is one of the most consistent horror comics around.
WRITTEN BY: David Hine
ART BY: Jeremy Haun
PUBLISHER: Top Cow Productions, Inc.
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: January 30th, 2013
David Hine has developed the split personalities of Jackie Estacado masterfully. Composed of Jackie’s evil half, the Doppelganger is in command and his henchmen follow his ever direction. The real Jackie is left shaken and defeated, supposedly because of his drinking. Hine is able to create an anti-hero who makes the wrong choices for the right ones. Even though he is a cold-hearted killer and a tough gangster, Jackie cares so much about his family and is afraid to lose them. The Doppelganger shares this characteristic and makes it his priority to protect Hope at all costs.
I’m really interested in seeing what Hine does with Jenny, who has completely lost her mind. Jenny isn’t meant to exist, because her role in the grand scheme has already reached its final destination. After Jackie altered reality, the universe is trying to fix itself and undo everything he did. Jackie will do anything for Jenny, but he will not take any responsibility if the whole world falls apart.
Jeremy Haun’s mind-blowing illustrations are a major reason why you should buy this issue. With just one look at Hope, you will definitely find something odd and creepy about her. With her wide eyes and freckles, Hope has the face of a spoiled and deranged child. Her mental breakdown is highlighted when she manifests her dark powers. Her skin looks fractured and splintered, as if to symbolize that Hope is “cracked in the head.”
Towards the climax, take a close look at how Haun depicts the garden outside of Estacado’s mansion. Notice how the plant life is actually dead and the flower vines slowly turn into long tentacles. The Gothic architecture of the mansion gives off an ominous vibe, as if the building is haunted. Haun gives the impression that there is a dead body buried in the garden, underneath the swarming bugs and beetles.
A major twist occurs in “The Darkness” #110 that will definitely change Jackie’s life forever.
4/5 skulls
Reviewed by Jorge Solis
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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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