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Review: “The Field” #2
Ed Brisson slowly builds outward from his engaging mystery and as things become a little clearer the insanity never slows down. Razor sharp dialogue, a story ripe with intrigue, and gritty art make “The Field” #2 some of the cheapest and most fulfilling debauchery money can buy.
WRITTEN BY: Ed Brisson
ART BY: Simon Roy
PUBLISHER: Image
PRICE: $3.50
RELEASE: May 14, 2014
Our mysterious protagonist now has a name. He’s got a following and we’ve got way more questions. The larger implications of Grant’s existence are beautifully and weirdly elaborated upon this month, but it’s still Christian who steals the show.
The ham-fisted action is easily balanced with exposition of what is actually going on. Or maybe, it’s still hard to tell what should be taken as truth. Brisson carefully plants seeds of history between all of his supporting characters. We come to learn that Grant is a mysterious figure known as “the source.” And a lot of people are very concerned for his wellbeing.
Christian still comes off as an insane and relentless psychopath, but he’s an absolute joy to watch. His dialogue is hysterical. Brisson finds new ways to avoid swearing that only add to Christian’s huffing and puffing struggle to protect Grant. His motivation still isn’t clear at all but any theories about him still being a good man will wash away within the first two pages. This bible thumper is a maniac.
Simon Roy revels in drawing the veiny, sweaty, and dirty denizens of “The Field.” He has an air of hyperrealism to his work that elevates the violence to something like late night cartoon. It’s shocking but casual. Think the hyper detailed moments in Ren and Stimpy add in buckets of blood and you are halfway there. This month you’ll see a man’s face turned to pulp by the pavement and a shit stained bathroom! Crafted with such an attention to disgusting detail that have you in awe.
There is something magical about this book. It’s incredibly aware of its own existence and carves itself out as something to watch. It’s got a phenomenal sense of humor, a deep an involving mystery, and a breakneck pace. You’ll be rocketed from cover to cover and laughing the whole way. It’s cheesy and self-reflexive. So if Brisson and Roy can stick the landing with these final two issues than “The Field” will be one of the most entertaining miniseries I’ve ever read.
“The Field” is an absolute must buy thanks to insane action, weird humor, and a touch of science fiction. It’s a compelling mystery that doesn’t concern itself within anything other than entertaining the reader. You can tell everyone involved is having a ton of fun, and debauchery on display here will make even the weirdest grindhouse films feel like child’s play. This is the cheapest bump n’ grind you can find at your local comic book store or otherwise.
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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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