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[Exclusive Comic Preview] “Zombies vs. Robots” #4
“Zombies vs. Robots” is one hell of a title. It celebrates the freedom of the medium with its insane premise and builds into something emotional and dynamic. We had awesome things to say about issue #1 “Zombies vs. Robots may have started the strange mashup genre, and even won an Eisner for its efforts, but with this issue the creative team are reminding us that silly is only a jumping off point. There’s limitless potential when you really think about the consequences of bizarre pairings like zombies and robots. The art is expressive and vibrant, equally portraying the inorganic robots and the, erm, extra organic zombies as characters, occasionally suggesting the potential of sentience. It’s realistic and not cartoony, which lends to the serious and critical tone of this ridiculously-premised book. The color palette is what really cements the post-apocalyptic tone.”
Now, check out this exclusive preview of Zombies vs Robots #4 before it hits stands next week. Sounds like things are only going to get more crazy.
Chris Ryall, Steve Niles (w) • Anthony Diecidue, Val Mayerik (a) • Ashley Wood (c)
Astronauts on a dead Earth crawling with strange threats like oddly sentient zombies, robots and… Mermen! And more with The Orphan!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
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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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