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[5 Skull Review] “Ghost Fleet” #7 Is Crazy, Perfect, Balls Out Fun

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“Ghost Fleet” #7 is some of the craziest shit I have ever seen in a comic. The very definition of balls to the walls action, this is what action movies would have looked like in the 80’s if they had access to modern day special effects. It’s a gorgeous unholy combination that could only be crafted in the fiery pits of hell. While it’s not perfect any grievances soon fall to the wayside as the pureness of the fun wins out above all.

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WRITTEN BY: Donny Cates

ART BY: Daniel Warren Johnson

PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics

PRICE: $2.99

RELEASE: May 6, 2015

Let’s address the elephant in the room, Ghost Fleet is coming to an end all too soon. You can feel how rushed all of the plot points are, these were made to be spaced out over at least a handful of issues. Twists and turns assault you at a break neck pace. There are numerous moments that really could’ve benefited from some breathing room. Not to say the issue is a jumbled mess, it’s definitely not. Everything makes sense it just that there’s little to no breathing room between revelations. While I would’ve loved to see Ghost Fleet’s narrative given the time is truly deserves having it cut short creates something special in

While I would’ve loved to see Ghost Fleet’s narrative given the time is truly deserves having it cut short creates something special in its own right. It makes for an insanely high-octane read that you rarely see, it’s essentially a 5 issue arc jammed into a tight but thrilling 22 pages. What’s amazing is how this feels like the logical conclusion/culmination of what Ghost Fleet is all about. Strong characters going fast and hard, naturally the climax would be them going faster and harder than ever before.

‘Grandiose’ perfectly encapsulated the feel of Ghost Fleet #7; grand in an impressive way. I could see people calling it mindless, but it’s not, all of these revelations have been set up. Look back to the first couple issues and you’ll find all kinds of hints and tips of what was coming. I’d say that I’d be sad to see this series go but it’s hard to be sad when you’re having this much fun. This penultimate chapter has all the dials kicked up to 11 so I cannot even begin to fathom what the finale will be like, aside from radical.

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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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