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Review: ‘B.P.R.D.: Vampire’ #5
“B.P.R.D.: Vampire” has been a rollercoaster ride over the past 4 issues, the story has developed into a horror comic that sets itself above the bar. This final chapter dots the I’s and crosses the T’s as the create team wrap up loose ends while still managing to leave that mysterious allure that has been present throughout the run. I look forward to seeing more work from Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon; I love when the authors are also the illustrators since they’re able to create the exact visual story they’ve envisioned and it comes across clearly in this issue.
WRITTEN BY: Mike Mignola, Gabriel Bá, and Fábio Moon
ART BY: Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
PRICE: 3.50
RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2013
What with the climatic events of the previous issue it is understandable that this book acts as epilogue for the story arc. A much slower pace that resolves the situation with Agent Anders’ terrifying realization. This book is on the slow side, as Professor Brunholm seeks out whatever Simon Anders has become, which is evidently an all-powerful vampire hell bent on revenge. Brunholm is forced to confront his former friend and is overwhelmed by the complete and utter transformation that has occurred. As the book comes to an end it’s clear that this isn’t the last we’ll see of the rogue agent or his undead enemies.
Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon have worked together seamlessly throughout their run on “B.P.R.D.: Vampire”. I was quite unfamiliar with their work but have quickly become a fan. I remember being a skeptic of their first two issues but as the story became darker and more twisted it became clear that these two are highly skilled at pacing the book and allowing subtle foreshadowing that blow the book up in the 3rd and 4th issues.
One of my favourite parts about this creative team is their art work and its reflection of the mood within the story. As the book becomes darker so does their art work, taking on a sketchier and twisted look. Dave Stewart also adds to this dimension as his ability to add life to illustrations is uncanny and warrants the continual recognition he receives for his work.
This arc is very different than many other B.P.R.D .stories in circulation as it combines the classic themes of the series with the seldom seen vampire aspect that is underlying throughout Mignola’s universe. It will be interesting to see the next phase of historic B.P.R.D. story line.
3.5/5 Skulls
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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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