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[Comic Review] “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #10 Is Unpredictable, Uncharted Territory

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Reviewed By Jorge Solis. As a major antagonist returns, “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #10 picks up the fast pace and unleashes a series of suspenseful plot twists. Based on Clive Barker’s “Cabal” novella, this sequel picks up on the former underground inhabitants of the destroyed city of Midian. Just like the “Hellraiser” series, the “Nightbreed” mythology continues in uncharted and unpredictable territory.

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WRITTEN BY: Marc Andreyko

ART BY: Emmanuel Xerx Javier, Devmalya Pramanik

PUBLISHER: Boom! Studios

PRICE: $3.99

RELEASE: February 25, 2015

The cause of Midian’s downfall and the prophetic savior of the Breed, Boone seems to have forgotten to find a new home for his lost tribe. With Lori back from the dead, Boone just wants to be with her. But now an old enemy has returned from the ruins of Midian. Ashberry, a former priest damned by the blood of Baphomet, is setting the stage for the next holy war.

Writer Marc Andreyko switches back and forth between Ashberry’s revenge story and the Breed’s search for the promised land. Boone is the reluctant hero who has doubts about his true destiny. I like how Andreyko draws the parallels between Boone’s character arc and Peloquin’s lack of faith in his missing leader. Wondering who he should give his loyalty to, Pelican feels betrayed and abandoned by Boone.

Because there are two artists involved, I always feel torn between artists Emmanuel Xerx Javier and Devmalya Pramanik. Though I enjoy Javier’s illustrations, I am drawn more to Pramanik’s group shots. In a four panel set, there is so much detail in the background and foreground as Pramanik captures Peloquin’s broken faith. It’s more about giving the monsters relatable emotions to express.

“Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #10 will definitely shock readers with its surprising twists. Just reading the “Nightbreed” comic makes me want to watch the movie all over again.

 

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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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