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[Comic Book Review] “Rumble” #3 Continues To Amaze

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Reviewed By Pablo Arriaga. A great, menacing god. A war of epic proportions. A great quest… for more snacks so we can finally read “Rumble” #3 and get answers to our questions: who the fuck is Rathraq? Why the fuck is he a scarecrow? What the fuck is up with that giant flaming demon dude? Seriously, where the fuck are the snacks?

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WRITTEN BY: John Arcudi
ART BY: James Harren
PUBLISHER: Image Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: February 18, 2015

After two issues where we where thrown right in the middle of Weird Town in the state of Deal With It, Bobby, Del, and Rathraq finally sit down to get a tell-all on the situation at hand. And with the same casualness Acurdi and Harren had to present all the strange happenings, they manage to pause and unpause a god’s epic tale or revenge and honor. If things were normal they interrupt it with the unusual. Once that becomes the new norm, the table is turned which keeps Rumble #3 fresh and flowing, regardless of the trio being in Bobby’s place for the most part.
Mostly this is a setup issue. The exposition is finally presented, giving our guys a goal and Rathraq a clear purpose. But Acurdi and Harren laced it with great, epic storytelling that explains where he comes from and who he was before becoming a wide eyed, non-terrifying looking, deadly scarecrow.
Although issue #2 is still my favorite so far, this one comes at a perfect timing, once the hook of the weird world has been cast, it’s time to reel us in with a sweet-ass, ridiculous mission that will involve a scarecrow facing a giant fire monster. All while Bobby will probably continue to bitch and moan about not having a girlfriend, and how dangerous everything is.
The art continues to amaze. Now that it is not only about the immediate story but the tale that was before, each panel takes its time making sure you’re well aware of the type of world Rathraq comes from, and Rumble #3 has the best cover I’ve seen in this title so far. Possibly my favorite cover of February.
If you’re not reading Rumble yet, the only acceptable excuse for it is that it’s your rent money.

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‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics

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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 (AnimosityBatwomanDC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide SquadPower RangersRed 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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