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Review: ‘B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth’ #111

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“BPRD: Hell on Earth” has been heating up over the last little while leading up to Lake of Fire as all characters within it have established their roles. With “Abe Sapien” and “Hellboy in Hell” having ended their arcs for the moment, the spotlight shines on Liz Sherman’s return from limbo and the impact she will have on the story. I have a strong feeling that something big is going to happen with this arc, Mike Migonla and John Arcudi have been spinning quite the tale to date and this book continues the trend.

WRITTEN BY: Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
ART BY: Tyler Crook
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
RELEASE DATE: September 18th
PRICE: 3.50

Fenix and Liz Sherman are primarily focused upon as their roles in the ongoing have been lacking for the past while, especially Liz. In this issue we gain some insight into how Fenix’s special ability to sense of the future, after playing such a significant role in the future of BPRD (shot Abe Sapien) it’s interesting to see just exactly what makes this tough chick tick. When her power was first revealed I couldn’t imagine just exactly how she receives these feelings, this having been revealed something I never could have dreamed up and adds a real twist to her. Liz’s story on the flipside isn’t about gaining insight into her past or even her absence from BPRD since her run in with Black Flame, Liz is beginning to uncover a plot involving mutated flesh and your average animal test subjects.

The pacing is moderately slow at the onset but does pick up pace as Liz Sherman’s story builds tension towards the end of the issue. With Liz’s re-emergence in the story it’s pretty clear Mignola and Arcudi have elevated the book to another level, ending this issue off by putting an exclamation point on that statement. One of the best things about the writing is the fact that there are so many different character plot lines that the mood can change astonishingly from one panel to another.

The art in this book by Tyler Crook has a Mignola feel to it with the use of minimal lines and a focus of shadows throughout the panels. Some of the panels with Fenix’s special ability are quite freaky and, even though they’re being depicted in perfect daylight, the images still give off a dark ominous feeling. I love Rafael Albuquerque’s work on “American Vampire” and I can’t help but mention his stunning cover. The best part is that unless you’ve read the issue the meaning is lost on you.

Solid read, Liz Sherman’s Situation is getting real heavy and I’m looking forward to seeing just what the story has in mind for her.

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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