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[Comic Review] “Ei8ht” #4 Has An Insanely Clever Structure
An interesting mix of character development and action, “EI8HT” #4 pushes its scattered timeline with eye-catching visuals. Jumping everywhere from past, present, and future, plus the in-betweens, the structure is insanely clever. If you’re hankering for smart sci-fi, then “EI8GHT” feeds that fix.
WRITTEN BY: Mike Johnson & Rafael Albuquerque
ART BY: Rafael Albuquerque
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: May 20, 2015
In the snowy mountains, an assassin from the future has been sent into the time-stream on a suicide mission. Before he can kill his target, the assassin is captured and held hostage. His target happens to be known as The Spear, whose death will change the future of the world. Now that he knows his death is critical, the Spear, the most important man in history, wonders how much damage he can do and power he can take.
This critic just thinks it’s amazing how writer Mike Johnson can tell a nonlinear narrative, without the story becoming confusing. Relieving the heavy tension, Johnson adds witty humor delivered by the madcap Dr. Hamm. The supporting characters get a chance to shine in this installment, showcasing where they fit in the fractured timeline.
Each page by artist Rafael Albuquerque consists of a detailed imagery and vibrant color scheme. Nila’s spiky dreadlocks are just as lively as her facial expressions. The red tones strike out in the purple palette. Each panel is just wonderful to look at and study.
“EI8HT” #4 is a must-read sci-fi thriller with exceptional artwork. The next issue teases an epic battle I cannot wait to see.
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‘Curse of the Where Wolf’ Bites Into August Release With Trio of Werewolf Theatrical Screenings [Exclusive Preview]
Larry Chaney‘s hairy misadventures are continuing in the sequel graphic novel Curse of the Where Wolf from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, and its author is celebrating with a trio of horror’s greatest werewolf films.
The Curse of the Where Wolf hits shelves on August 7 from Encyclopocalypse Publications.
That coincides with the launch of a theatrical screening event in Houston, Texas, featuring a trio of seminal werewolf flicks turning 45 this year: The Howling on August 7, Wolfen on August 14, and An American Werewolf in London on August 21.
Each screening features a “werewolf in film” presentation as well as a book signing from Where Wolf author and River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo.
In the new graphic novel, “Being a werewolf sucks. Reporter Larry Chaney wanted to be a hero. Instead, he became a werewolf. Now, caught between incredible new powers and a desire to eat everything (and everyone) in sight, Larry must find a cure for his curse. Or die trying.”
“With Where Wolf, I wanted to tell a whodunit set in a furry convention, so the story was pretty contained within a very specific setting and genre. With Curse of the Where Wolf, I wanted to celebrate everything I love about the possibility of comic books. Curse of the Where Wolf is a funny book, in every sense of the phrase, but it’s also an earnest look at a person’s struggle to become a better version of themselves, especially when the alternative is to become a literal monster,” Saucedo says of Curse.
The original graphic novel was previously serialized as the first webcomic hosted on Fangoria before being collected by Encyclopocalypse Publications in 2023 and has already been optioned for film, podcast, and television development ahead of launch by producers James Fino (“The Freak Brothers” for Tubi, “Rick and Morty” for Adult Swim) and Charles Horak (First Date for Magnolia Pictures).
Expect Larry to find himself in even weirder situations in the 362-page full color sequel; Saucedo has provided Bloody Disgusting with exclusive art pages from the upcoming graphic novel that showcase lupine humor.
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