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[Comic Review] “Archie Vs Predator” #2 Demands To Be Read
“Archie vs. Predator” #2 is fucking rad, this series demands to be read now. Powering through the first issues gratuitous set up was well worth it for this action packed, hilarious blood soaked second issue. Without wasting a moment the citizens of Riverdale are thrown headfirst into a struggle against the vicious Predator.
WRITTEN BY: Alex De Campi
ART BY: Fernando Ruiz
PUBLISHER: Dark Horse Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: 20 May 2015
The very first panel has the Predator’s classic triangle of laser sights already aiming at one of our heroes. Thus beginning it’s ominous shadow over the rest of the book. He’s always around, watching them every step of the way from the shadows, just like a good Predator should.
Cementing her place as the true protagonist Betty leads this issue again. She’s the perfect one for the job as well; she’s level headed and more importantly competent. Archie continues to wallow in the background not being of much use to anyone, he could’ve been absent from this issue and I doubt anyone would even notice. Almost every other character contributes more than he does, which is strange but not something that detracts from the comic. Gotta have that Archie name on the title to sell copies, I get it, Betty vs Predator just isn’t as eye catching.
If last issues low kill count had you bummed fret not, this one racks it way up. There’s a cold brutality to each character’s death that juxtaposes their peaceful perfectly. Brain matter, eyeballs and every limb imaginable fly off of the Predators victims, it’d be horrific if it wasn’t so god damn amusing. The kills won’t be the only thing making you giggle, there’s also a good number of hilarious jokes and running gags to keep the laughs rolling on every page. There’s even a real nice jab at After Life with Archie from Sabrina.
Marking a significant improvement over issue #1 Archie vs. Predator #2 is all fun all the time. I’m giddy just imagining who’ll be decapitated next issue, it’s a good sign that this book has its claws in me.
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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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