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Review: ‘Saga’ #17
the holiday spirit is running rampant. There’s a shit load of snow on the ground (at least where I am) and everyone is outside spreading good cheer. Except me, I’m locked away in my basement gorging myself on the buffet of comics being released this time of here. My most anticipated holiday release chose to drop this week to drop, and “Saga” is an early Christmas gift indeed.
WRITTEN BY: Brian K. Vaughan
ART BY: Fiona Staples
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
RELEASE DATE: December 18
PRICE: 2.99
Since the previous story arc came to a close in climactic fashion this issue has been a slow build over the last few months. So many story lines have locked into place, the stars have aligned, and finally Prince Robot and Heist have their confrontation. This issue surpasses expectations in more ways than one. So much action, intrigue, and surprise. “Saga” is the gift that keeps on giving.
BKV is able to weave magic with this issue. The Will is on his death bed, Gwendolyn is either trying to save him or use this as a final means to get back at her ex, Marko. Marko, Alana, Hazel and Klara lay in wait to see what comes from the Prince’s visit. As events unfold it becomes clear that however the situation is resolved, all the players will come out of this forever changed.
Staples’ art is orgasmic. Vivid yet soft, realistic yet fantastic, and best of all is her ability to infuse the art with the emotion of the story. In this issue there isn’t anything overtly spectacular in terms of massive monsters, but Staples doesn’t need big fantastic creatures to showcase her talent. Sometimes it takes nothing more than a facial expression to make you take a step back and say, “Wow”.
There’s no doubt that “Saga” has hit its climax, but I can’t wait to witness the fallout in the new year.
4.5/5 Skulls
Reviewed by – GreenBasterd
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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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