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Review: ‘R.I.P.D.: City of the Damned’ #4

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The fourth installment of Jeremy Barlow and Tony Parker’s R.I.P.D.: City of the Damned sees the anachronistic old west adventure come to an end for R.I.P.D. officers Roy Pulsipher and his Puritan partner Crispin Mather. This prequel to the upcoming feature film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges, successfully accomplishes what it sets out to do, which is acquaint new readers with the fundamental and cardinal properties that characterize Peter Lenkov’s world; and to pump up consumers for Dark Horse Entertainment’s motion picture release of R.I.P.D. hitting theatres this summer.

WRITTEN BY: Jeremy Barlow
ART BY: Tony Parker
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
PRICE: $3.50
RELEASE: March 13th

Picking up right where issue #3 left off, the final installment wastes no time when it comes to delving straight into the story’s action, as our two protagonists fight their way into the heart of Black Pool, in order to bring down the city. Saving Creation and destroying David Sterling’s nefarious plan is the main objective, but as the City of the Damned’s secrets begin to unravel, so does Pulsipher and Mather’s partnership. What’s revealed in this issue creates a massive rift that ultimately threatens their mission, and produces an outcome that still resonates a hundred years down the line.

Jeremy Barlow and Tony Parker work exceptionally well together to tell this story, which is very much an origin tale that delves into the history of Pulsipher’s employment with the R.I.P.D. So, this prequel is a fantastic starting point for those who are interested in the film, but have no prior knowledge of the series. Barlow stays true to the story by honoring Lenkov’s original vision, characters, and established world. Parker brings that world to life with his effortless pencil work. The latter excels the most where scenes call for movement, action, and expressive facial expressions.

The way the issue ties back to the opening scenes of the first installment gives full contentment to the consumers in regards to the gratification readers will feel as they finish the series, but leaves a big question unanswered in the end. Whether or not it’s going to be elaborated on in the upcoming film, it’s hard to say and you’ll have to wait until summer to find out.

4.5/5 Skulls

Reviewed by – ShadowJayd

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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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