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Review: ‘Blackacre’ #6
Blackacre #6 is essentially the exposition of how Greene became the leader of the religious cult occupying the dystopian American wasteland the series is set in. Taking place two years prior to the events of the previous issues, it does a good job – though certainly not a perfect one – in showing how Greene, a sane man by any means, joins and comes to lead a group of homicidal fanatics when Hull reunites with him two years later.
WRITTEN BY: Duffy Boudreau
ART BY: Wendell Cavalcanti
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
PRICE: $2.99
RELEASE: May 1st, 2013
Packing two years of plot into a single issue isn’t easy work, but for the most part Boudreau manages to make it work. There’s not an extensive amount of dialogue, but that’s alright; what’s there is what’s necessary. A consequence of this is that many characters – besides Greene and Bird – aren’t developed at all, and serve to simply fulfill the intended trajectory of the plot. However, since most of these characters aren’t going to be making any future appearances, this isn’t such a bad thing.
If there is one thing that sticks out as awkward, it’s Greene’s “revelation” moment during his brief imprisonment. On one hand, it provides a logical impetus for Greene to, ironically, abandon strict logic in favor of faith. On the other, it’s confusing in its execution – Greene closes his eyes and suddenly trips harder than all but the most experienced stoners? In a comic where cynicism justifiably reigns supreme, this leap of faith is out of place. Perhaps by design.
Regardless, it’s a necessary moment. And while the rest of the content is somewhat breezy, it still tells an interesting story. The art is, as usual, up to the task. There are some missteps here and there – Bird’s face right before he escapes is a little weird – but it’s the strong, unassuming aesthetic you’ve come to expect by now. Strong and unassuming is probably the best way to describe “Blackacre” for the moment, and this issue continues that streak.
3.5/5 Skulls
Reviewed by – GeorgeShunick
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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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