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[Comic Review] “Headspace” TPB Can’t Be Missed

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Reviewed By Jorge Solis. With a truly dynamic mix of story and art, “Headspace” delivers a compelling read that raises questions about human nature. The thin line between humans and monsters is blurred as premise sinks deep into the physiology of the characters. The trade paperback of “Headspace” collects all eight issues of phenomenal sci-fi thriller.

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WRITTEN BY: Ryan K. Lindsay

ART BY: Eric Zawadzki / Sebastian Piriz

PUBLISHER: MonkeyBrain Comics/IDW Publishing

PRICE: $19.99

RELEASE: April 29, 2015

There is a town called Carpenter Cove that thrives on blood and chaos. Filled with killer alligators, kids with guns, and dragons, the only thing keeping the town sane is their sheriff, Shane. A town like Carpenter Cove doesn’t seem to make much sense. That’s because Carpenter Cove doesn’t exist in reality. This town was built inside the mind of a serial killer named Max. Is Shane part of someone else’s imagination? Or is he trapped in his own nightmare he can’t wake up from?

The big “twist” isn’t even a twist; it’s a framing device for insanity and horror. Shane fights his way through the volatile headspace of Max, a serial killer on the run. The script switches between bothPOV’s to fantastic effect. You watch as the nature of Max’s situation is reflected in the madness of Carpenter Cove. Within said insanity, Shane must find a way to define himself and his situation against everything in his way. Shane’s exploration into his own nature provides much of the motivation for reading the series. After a few pages Lindsay makes it clear that while Shane may seem in control of his city, visions of a long lost son cause fleeting moments of inescapable terror.

Writer Ryan K. Lindsay explores the themes of good and evil through fathers and their children. Is Max a sad victim of his harsh environment? Interestingly enough, Max is a guinea pig in a secret government experiment as scientists manipulate his fears and memories to create Carpenter Cove. At what point does a person accept his fate and say he’s a puppet; and life is pulling at the strings?

The narrative moves at a fast pace because of Eric Zawadzki and SebastianPiriz’s surreal artwork.The art is stellar all around. The sequences in Carpenter Cove are cleanly laid out and feature some of the most vibrant creature and character designs around. The town is fully realized. Zawadzki’s style is incredible. He spares no detail and has a knack for incredible perspective. As if this all wasn’t enough he colors his own work. Tonally everything is beautiful and totally soaked in the bleak emotions the script communicates. The momentum never loses a beat as the artwork keeps putting Shane in one action sequence to another. The character design of Max keeps changing to represent the Id, Ego, and Superego. With his cowboy hat and badge, Shane represents the law and authority that’s missing in a town gone wild.

Thank goodness for trade paperbacks, “Headspace” is a highly enjoyable and should not be missed.

 

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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 (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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