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by Josh Crawley
Wow, Witchblade turns 15 this year?! Some days it feels like yesterday I very first identified problem 7 on the new comic book rack, keeping that fantastic Michael Turner cover. Those were “the days.”
Witchblade #144 Cover B
Witchblade #144 cover B (or cover A, if you prefer)
This is Ron Marz’s 65th problem of composing Witchblade. Of those 65 issues, I believe the only time I’ve been dissatisfied by an problem is when it included my often absurdly high expectations. as well as even then, I wouldn’t think about it being disappointed. It’s a lot more like a feeling of enjoyable, however not rather as remarkable as other issues.
Yes, I truly do such as this present run on the book that much. Also, I don’t understand who Jean-Sebastien Rossbach is, however this cover of his is gorgeous. I wouldn’t mind a great print of this picture for my wall.
Witchblade annual 2010
Witchblade annual 2010 cover A (or cover B, if you prefer)
Who doesn’t like a Russian propaganda-inspired cover? Answer: no one.
I’m quite sure any individual who checked out the 2008 annual would take pleasure in this is a bit a lot more than normal (as I understand Ron at one point particularly was trying to find a copy of that year’s annual before composing this story, unless the annual he was speaking of then ended up being some other story). Not that you’d requirement to have checked out that to take pleasure in this new story. He’s as well great of a writer.
Top Cow 2011 Calendar
Top Cow 2011 Calendar
I don’t usually get calendars, however I believe this is as well great as well pass on. I’m not sure of the dimensions, however if it’s anything like the 2011 walking Dead Calendar, it’s a practical sideways comic book-sized calendar that fits locations much much better than lots of of common calendars. Also, it will be full of remarkable artwork!
Magdalena Origins Vol. 1
Magdalena Origins volume 1 trade paperback
I have a confession: I may get this version even though I already own a few of the material in a previous, a lot more detailed Magdalena book. I like the work of Phil Smith (Top Cow’s book designer/production god) so much – as well as he made the cover look so excellent – I’m sure I’ll autumn in like with the rest of the trade dress, too.
I would suggest this collection if, like me, you’ve been enjoying Marz’s work as well as wondering where the idea hails from. Of course, if you’ve ever had the happiness of listening to me rant as well as made a decision to get the Darkness Compendium, you already have the very first story in that collection. Not to worry, though! We can still assist you out. The Magdalena Blood Divine trade paperback collects the mini-series material without the Darkness issues.
I’m likewise going to go out on a limb as well as assumption that if this collection does well, a Magdalena Origins volume 2 — collecting the ½ problem with Angelus, the second mini-series, as well as perhaps we’ll get a few other things thrown in, like the Daredevil crossover problem by Phil Hester & business – will be on the horizon.
Darkness Accursed Vol. 4
Darkness Accursed volume 4 trade paperback
Speaking of Hester, his work on The Darkness has been great. any type of fans of supernatural noir who aren’t reading this are only disservicing themselves.
Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer (SDCC difficult Cover)
Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer San Diego special difficult cover
This difficult cover is beautiful! I am lucky sufficient to have one of these in my possession, as well as while the cost may steer some people away from it, it’s worth it. Plus, there’s only about 250 of them, as well as are you ready to take the possibility of discovering this in a few years? Did I mention it’s beautiful?
Mark Waid returns to the team he co-created, this time around aided as well as abetted by the fantastic skills of Kenneth Rocafort, whose art you may acknowledge from the present Velocity mini-series written by Marz. Also, a couple members switch teams! (But you understood that if you’re reading Velocity.)
Top Cow very first look Vol. 1
Top Cow very first look volume 1 trade paperback
I understand this is a relist, however can you truly go wrong?! This collection is less than $5 for 6 comic books. It’s a online time maker to comic book costs of the late 80s!!! Me, I plan on getting it (haven’t yet considering that we just got it in last week as well as I wished to provide clients a shot at it first) just for the Black vault story by B. Clay Moore as well as fantastic Magdalena artist Nelson Blake II.
That’s all, folks! hope you have a excellent week!
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