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[Comic Review] “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 Ends On A High Note

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Reviewed by Jorge Solis. Ending on a high note, “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 moves at a fast pace as the concluding chapter closes with an epic bang. Based on Clive Barker’s “Cabal” novella, this sequel picks up on the whereabouts of the former underground Midian inhabitants as they search for a new home. The “Nightbreed” series gives its complicated monsters a much-needed and satisfying finale.

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WRITTEN BY: Marc Andreyko

ART BY: Emmanuel Xerx Javier

PUBLISHER: Boom! Studios

PRICE: $3.99

RELEASE: April 22, 2015

An old enemy returns from the ruins of Midian to seek revenge against the Breed. Ashberry, is a former priest damned by the blood of Baphomet, hell bent on continuing his holy war against the lovebirds, Lori and Boone. Though they were lost for some time, the Breed reunite when their savior is in trouble against the ferocious Beserkers. Now the Breed have to move on somehow, recuperate, and deal with the onslaught of Ashberry’s war.

Writer Marc Andreyko wraps every subplot, making sure no question is left unanswered. The series develops the relationship between Peloquin and Boone in a really enjoyable way. In the first issue, in his origin story, we understand why Peloquin has been harsh and untrusting towards Boone. In their last stand against Ashberry, Boone and Peloquin have to make a united choice that will affect the Breed in the aftermath.

Family is a major theme in the storyline, which artist Emmanuel Xerx Javier captures the emotional connection in the illustrations. Notice how Javier frames the panel, illustrating more than two characters. In the wide shots, Javier draws the Breed together, as if they are finally working together as a team. Not runaways or orphans anymore, Boon takes charge and leads the Breed to their final destination.

“Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 wraps up the story to a satisfying end, delivering a worthy sequel.

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‘The Wicked Trinity’ – Preview New Archie Comics One-Shot Inspired by ‘The Craft’ [Exclusive]

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From Sabrina’s Magical World, Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Archie Comics will be releasing brand new one-shot comic The Wicked Trinity this coming June.

You’ll be able to meet The Wicked Trinity in the 32-page comic on June 12, 2024.

In The Wicked Trinity, “Sabrina’s magical nemesis Amber Nightstone and her sidekicks, Jade Kazane and Sapphire Gill, are intent on becoming the most powerful witches in the world. Isolated from so many around them, the three have formed a coven based on their individual needs for vengeance and true freedom.

“But when there is some dissent among the ranks, their small coven is threatened to be obliterated from within.”

The Wicked Trinity features a script by Sam Maggs, art by Lisa Sterle, colors by Ellie Wright, letters by Jack Morelli, main cover by Lisa Sterle, and variant cover by Soo Lee.

Archie Comics Senior Director of Editorial Jamie L. Rotante tells Bloody Disgusting, “When Editor-In-Chief Mike Pellerito came up with the idea of the Wicked Trinity—Amber Nightstone, Jade Kazane, and Sapphire Gill—I was immediately intrigued. I even had the good fortune to work on the script for Jade and Sapphire’s first appearance in last year’s SABRINA ANNUAL SPECTACULAR comic for younger readers. What I especially loved about these magical teens is that they could seamlessly transcend from classic-Archie stories into more mature, even horror stories. I was eager to start developing their world with a modern sensibility, taking cues from the great work of Kelly Thompson and Veronica Fish on our SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH series, and Sarah Kuhn and Carola Borelli on our recent DARKLING one-shot. Inspired by series like Charmed and films like The Craft, I knew there was so much potential to build up this coven in a story that beautifully blends magical fantasy with horror.”

Writer Sam Maggs previews, “Real witches writing real witches—that’s how we do things over at Archie Comics! I was named after a famous witch—Samantha from Bewitched—and so I grew up absolutely obsessed with everything witchcraft, devouring every book series I could about teen witches. That makes WICKED TRINITY a dream project for me. The power and energy of teen girls is absolutely unmatched (just look at the engine behind fandom culture) and being able to harness that metaphorically for a story like this is such a delight. Everything I write focuses on the power of female friendship, and this story is no exception. And what’s better than a morally grey female character? I struggle to think of anything. Cat familiars, maybe? Also, I’m totally a practicing witch now. So maybe if you read this, you’ll find yourself imbued with magical powers, too.*

Artist Lisa Sterle adds, “I can’t wait for people to be re-introduced to The Wicked Trinity! Witches, fashion, and Archie Comics; this is truly a magical trifecta and I’m so happy to have the opportunity to put my own personal stamp on this. I love to create stories in which girls find their own power, both from within themselves and through their friendships and coven. If you’re a fan of my Modern Witch tarot, you’ll find this comic just as magical.”

Exclusively check out the two covers for The Wicked Trinity one-shot comic below!

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