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Review: ‘Forever Evil’ #2

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An entertaining read with exciting plot twists, “Forever Evil” #2 continues with its dark vision where Gotham City lies in ruins and the death count rises. There are no more good guys left as the Justice League has been wiped off the planet. It’s up the bad guys of the DC Universe to take back the world that was stolen from them.

WRITTEN BY: Geoff Johns
ART BY: David Finch
PUBLISHER: DC Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: Oct.2, 2013

The Syndicate has actually done the impossible and killed every member of the Justice League. There is no Superman to call for help and Wonder Woman will not come in at the last minute to save the day. The Syndicate rules with absolute authority and demands obedience from everyone, even from the supervillain community. The DC rogue gallery is not happy about kneeling down and taking orders. Hope does not exist anymore because the sun has been blocked out. Darkness remains in this apocalyptic world where only freaks, hardened criminals, and psychopaths exist. As the Rogues remain scattered, it is up to the criminal mastermind Lex Luthor to step up and start a revolution.

Writer Geoff Johns explores his dark vision where evil reigns supreme. Johns continues with his clever metaphor about drugs and its withdrawal effects. In the previous installment, Ultraman has to snort ashes of kryptonite in order to enhance his superpowers. Power Ring is slowly being consumed by the alien object in his finger. Notice how his controlling ring is slowly decomposing his arm and spreading to his neck.

What I really enjoyed about John’s narrative is how Lex Luthor has taken center stage. Readers slowly get to see Luthor taking charge as a leader and strategist. Because of this apocalypse, Luthor has lost his business and wealth. Realizing Superman’s importance in the world, Luthor has become the anti-hero, who needs to prove his self-worth. Luthor is willing to do anything to save Metropolis, even if it means taking a life.

Artist David Finch illustrates the desperation and suspense through his facial expressions. As a businessman, Luthor kept a cool and steady hand before, but now he is a nervous wreck. There is a vibe of anxiety in Luther’s close-ups as he desperately tries to figure out what to do next. Johnny Quick, who is supposed to be a darker version of The Flash, always has a sadistic smile on his face. Quick is eager to jump right into action because he intends on continuing his killing spree.

My favorite part of the glossy illustrations is Finch’s character deign of Bizarro, the anti-Superman. In previous drawings and in the cartoon series, Bizarro is usually played for the comic relief and has this dumb, goofy smile on his face. Bizarro isn’t meant to be silly this time around, but rather intended to be scary. Colorist Sonia Black settles for a white/grayish tone on Bizarro, making him look like a zombie.

With a spotlight on the DC Universe’s villains, “Forever Evil #2” is a fun and dark ride where readers can root for the bad guys. The good guys are losing and it’s up to the lesser of two evils to save the day. I look forward to seeing how the “Forever Evil” crossover continues, especially in “Arkham War” and “Justice League Dark.”

4/5 Skulls

Reviewed by – Jorge Solis

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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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