Tuesday, February 28, 2023

I Reads You Juniors: February 2023 - Update #42

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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NEWS:

EN MEMORIAM - From Deadline:  The manga and anime creator, Leiji Matsumoto, has died at the age of 85, Monday, February 15, 2023.  Matsumoto directed the legendary Japanese anime series, "Space Battleship Yamato" (1974-75), which is also known as "Star Blazers."  He wrote and drew the manga, "Galaxy Express 999" (1977-81) and "Space Pirate Captain Harlock," to name a few. Matsumoto supervised the creation of several music videos for the French recording artists, the duo known as "Daft Punk," set to music from their 2001 album, "Discovery."

SONY MARVEL U - From ScreenRant:  Series star Tom Hardy says that "Venom 3" is officially in pre-production.

COMICS - From TCJDan DiDio, publisher of Frank Miller Presents and former DC Comics boss, talks to "The Comics Journal."

MARVEL - From BleedingCool:  In the wake of the debut of the Disney Channel series, "Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," reprint trade collections and back issues of the Marvel Comics' series of the same title are hot. So much for "Go woke, go broke."

CULLEN BUNNWORLD - From BleedingCool:  Master of horror comics, writer Cullen Bunn, is dropping two new horror comic book series in May.  "Lamentation" at Oni Press and "Ghostlore" at BOOM! Studios.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From Variety:  Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige talks about the studio's upcoming film slate.

DC STUDIOS - From THR:  Director Todd Phillips shares a first-look at singer-actress image of Lady Gaga as "Harley Quinn" in the upcoming film, "Joker: Folie à deux."

MARVEL/SONY - From Deadline:  Actor John Leguizamo talks about losing the role of "The Vulture" in Sony/Marvel's "Spider-Man: Homecoming."

DC STUDIOS - From DeadlineWarner Bros. Pictures debuts a trailer for "The Flash," which is due June 16th.

DC ANIMATION - From DCBlog: Screenwriter Josie Campbell talks about the recently released animated Blu-ray movie, "Legion of Super-Heroes."

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Tom Taylor talks about taking Jon Kent into the world of "Injustice" in the upcoming comic book series, "Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent."

From DCBlog:  Alex Jaffe of "DC Blog" interviews writer Jeremy Adams about the upcoming arc in "The Flash," entitled "One Minute War."

DC STUDIOS - From Deadline:  Warner Bros. has released a new poster for its upcoming superhero flick, "The Flash."  The film is due in theaters on June 16, 2023.

COMICS TO FILM - From IndieWire:  Director of the upcoming "Cocaine Bear," Elizabeth Banks says she once made a pitch to direct "Thor: Ragnarok," but she never heard back from Marvel Studios.  She also had a pitch for a Catwoman movie.

EN MEMORIAM - From CBR:  Comic book artist, Lee Moder, has died at the age of 53 on or around January 15, 2023.  He was best known for creating Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl with writer Geoff Johns, the star of the series "Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E."  He also drew "Wonder Woman" and "Legion of Super-Heroes" for DC and "X-Force" for Marvel Comics.  He also created the vampire comic book, "Shinku" with Ron Marz for Image Comics

MARVEL - From CBR:  The great cartoonist and comics creator, Ho Che Anderson, talks about the cancellation of "Luke Cage: City of Fire" in this wide-ranging interview.

DC ANIMATION - From Deadline:  "Abbot Elementary's" Quinta Brunson will voice "Hawkgirl" and Tyler James Williams will voice "Hawkman" in the upcoming animated Valentine's special, "Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special." The special will debut Feb. 9th on HBO Max.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog: Writer Morgan Hampton talks about bringing Cyborg into the 21st century in the new "Dawn of DC" May 2023 launch, "Cyborg."

DC STUDIOS - From Deadline:  DC Studios' co-CEO Peter Safran says that the cancelled "Batgirl" film was "not releasable."  He says that he wants to be "back in business" with the film's creative talent.

COMICS TO TV - From DeadlineAmazon Studios is developing a deal to adapt writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips comic books series, "Criminal," into a TV series.  Brubaker will serve as head writer and executive producer.

DC STUDIOS - From THRJames Mangold, director of the upcoming "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" and previous "Logan," is in early talks to direct DC Studios' just announced "Swamp Thing" film.

MANGA TO TV - From CBRNetflix has announced that its live-action series adaptation of Eiichiro Oda's legendary manga, "One Piece," will debut later this year (2023).

DC STUDIOS - From YouTube:  Here is DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn's video announcement about Chapter One: Gods and Monsters of the new DC Studios film and TV slate.

From DCBlog:  Here is a run down on the next generation of DC Comics movies and television, according to DC Studios co-bosses, James Gunn and Peter Safran.  Chapter One (not Phase One) is entitled "Gods and Monsters."

From DCBlog:  DC Studios Co-Chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran talk about building a new DC Universe.

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JANUARY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Band of Bards for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Black Mask Studios Entertainment
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainent for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for January 2023
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for January 2023

FEBRUARY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  AWA for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Spider-Man" and "Dark Web" for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Developments Ltd for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Seven Seas Entertainment for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Silver Sprocket Press for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Storm King Productions, Inc. for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for February 2023
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for February 2023

MARCH 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Asylum Press for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Band of Bards for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  BOOM Studios for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents LLC for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000 AD for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for March 2023
From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for March 2023

APRIL 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Captain America: Cold War event solicitations for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Sins of Sinister" solicitations and checklist for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Publishing for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment LLC for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for April 2023

MAY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for May 2023

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#IReadsYou Review: BETTIE PAGE and the Curse of the Banshee Volume 5 #5

BETTIE PAGE AND THE CURSE OF THE BANSHEE VOLUME 5 #5
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

STORY: Stephen Mooney
ART: Jethro Morales
COLORS: Dinei Ribero
LETTERS: Taylor Esposito
EDITOR: Joseph Rybandt
COVER: Marat Mychaels
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Joseph Michael Linsner; Stephen Mooney; Leslie Leirix; Marat Mychaels; Rachel Hollon (cosplay); Bettie Page (vintage photo)
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (October 2021)

Rated Teen+

Bettie Page (1923–2008) was an American model who gained notoriety in the 1950s for her pin-up photos.  She is still referred to has the “Queen of Pinups,” and her shoulder-to-armpit-length jet-black hair with its trademark bangs and her blue eyes have inspired generations of artists, illustrators and comic book artists.

In 2017, Dynamite Entertainment made Bettie Page the star of her own comic book miniseries.  The latest is Bettie Page and the Curse of the Banshee.  It is written by Stephen Mooney; drawn by Jethro Morales; colored by Dinei Ribero; and lettered by Taylor Esposito.  In this series, Bettie, a freelance agent for the federal government and something of a monster hunter, and her partner, Lyssa Druke, travel to rural Ireland to investigate a series of murders supposedly perpetrated by a mythical creature, a “banshee.”

Bettie Page and the Curse of the Banshee Volume 5 #5 opens “somewhere beyond knowable places.”  There, the banshee, Márie, who has many guises and is building an army, makes her pitch.  She wants Bettie to use her power to help her gain revenge on the descendants of her old enemies.  Meanwhile in O'Riordan's Bed and Breakfast, Ireland, 1954.  Lyssa maintains a vigil over Bettie's sleeping form, but now, she needs to round up an army of her own – to fight a zombie horde!

This is it!  The Irish adventure of Bettie Page is almost over?  Will she escape the forever curse of the Banshee and return, unscathed, to the life of a Hollywood starlet?

THE LOWDOWN:  Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department recently began providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles.  One of them is Bettie Page and the Curse of the Banshee Volume 5 #5, which is the third issue of the title that I have read.

Bettie Page and the Curse of the Banshee Volume 5 #5 is the final issue of the series.  Writer Stephen Mooney offers a tidy wrap-up that balances the story between Bettie's battle and Lyssa's struggle.  There is even a poignant and tragic end for the villain; you, dear readers, may even feel a bit of sadness … or something like it.

Artist Jethro Morales presents storytelling that, in a graphic sense, softens the blow of this conclusion.  Dinei Ribero's cotton candy colors seem simultaneously out of place and appropriate, and letterer Taylor Esposito balances the sounds of a final battle that is filled with pain.

While reading the last issue of Bettie Page and the Curse of the Banshee, I thought that it would make a good basis for a B-movie.  It would be fun … if anyone wanted to finance a Bettie Page monster mash movie...

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Bettie Page comic books will want to try Bettie Page and the Curse of the Banshee Volume 5.

B+
★★★½ out of 4 stars

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Monday, February 27, 2023

BOOM! Studios from Diamond Distributors for March 1, 2023

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DC Comics from Lunar Distributors for February 28, 2023

DC COMICS:

Action Comics #1051 (2nd Printing Cover A Dan Mora), $4.99
Action Comics #1052 (Cover A Steve Beach), $4.99
Action Comics #1052 (Cover B Clayton Henry & Marcelo Maiolo Card Stock Variant), $5.99
Action Comics #1052 (Cover C Rafa Sandoval & Matt Herms Card Stock Variant), $5.99
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Action Comics #1052 (Cover F Jorge Fornes Card Stock Variant), AR
Action Comics #1052 (Cover G Steve Beach Foil Variant), AR
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Batman The Imposter TP, $19.99
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Batman Vs Robin #5 (Of 5)(Cover E Christian Ward Era Card Stock Variant)(Lazarus Planet), AR
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Batman Vs Robin #5 (Of 5)(Cover G Mahmud Asrar Foil Variant)(Lazarus Planet), AR
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Blue Beetle Graduation Day #4 (Of 6)(Cover C Ricardo Lopez Ortiz Card Stock Variant), AR
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DC Connect #34, AR
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Fables The 20th Anniversary Box Set, $240.00
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Harley Quinn #27 (Cover D Ben Oliver Card Stock Variant), AR
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Human Target #12 (Of 12)(Cover B David Nakayama), $4.99
Human Target #12 (Of 12)(Cover C Jorge Molina), AR
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Sandman Universe Dead Boy Detectives #3 (Of 6)(Cover A Nimit Malavia), $3.99
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Shazam Fury Of The Gods Special Shazamily Matters #1 (One Shot)(Cover F Jim Lee & Scott Williams Foil Variant), AR
Shazam Thundercrack TP, $9.99
Stargirl The Lost Children #4 (Of 6)(Cover A Todd Nauck), $3.99
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Stargirl The Lost Children #4 (Of 6)(Cover C Todd Nauck Card Stock Variant), AR
Superman Action Comics Volume 3 Warworld Revolution TP, $19.99
Tim Drake Robin #6 (Cover A Ricardo Lopez Ortiz), $3.99
Tim Drake Robin #6 (Cover B Dan Mora Card Stock Variant), $4.99
Tim Drake Robin #6 (Cover C Karl Mostert Card Stock Variant), AR

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Friday, February 24, 2023

#IReadsYou Review: KILLADELPHIA #21

KILLADELPHIA #21
IMAGE COMICS

STORY: Rodney Barnes
ART: Jason Shawn Alexander with Germán Erramouspe, Sherard Jackson, Nicole Palmquist
COLORS: Luis Nct
LETTERS: Marshall Dillon
EDITOR: Greg Tumbarello
COVER: Jason Shawn Alexander
VARIANT COVER ARTIST: Paul Azaceta
28pp, Colors, 3.99 U.S. (April 2022)

Rated “M/ Mature”

Killadelphia and Elysium Gardens created by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander

“The End of All” Part III: “The Truth”


Killadelphia is an apocalyptic vampire and dark fantasy comic book series from writer Rodney Barnes and artist Jason Shawn Alexander and is published by Image Comics.  At the center of this series is a police officer caught in a lurid conspiracy in which vampires attempt to rule Philadelphia, “the City of Brotherly Love.”  Colorist Luis Nct and letterer Marshall Dillon complete Killadelphia's creative team.

Killadelphia focuses on James “Jim” Sangster, Jr. and his father, revered Philadelphia homicide detective, James Sangster, Sr., thought to be dead.  He is actually a vampire.  Now father and son lead a ragtag team comprised of a medical examiner (Jose Padilla), a dead president, and a rebellious, but special young vampire (Tevin Thompkins a.k.a. “See Saw”) in a bid to save Philly from an ambitious and murderous former First Lady, Abigail Adams.

Killadelphia #21 (“The Truth”) finds Jose and the Zubiya werewolf pack out on a supply run.  The streets of Philadelphia may be mostly empty because of its vampire apocalypse, but those desperate enough for supplies are out in these streets.  In a ransacked pharmacy, Jose meets some of them, and before long, she the peacemaker between two packs – werewolf and predatory humans.

Meanwhile, See Saw is at a crossroads.  The young vampire is tired of dealing with all the lies he's been told.  Now, George Washington has brought someone who can tell the young blood a new story.  Meet Aelio and hare his tale of “the Eterna.”

THE LOWDOWN:  We are in the middle of Killadelphia's fourth story arc, “The End of All.”  It is outta sight, and individually, so is Chapter Three, which resides under Jason Shawn Alexander's Gustav Klimt-inspired cover.

Writer Rodney Barnes is a writer and executive producer on HBO's event series, “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.”  In Killadelphia, he plumbs the depths of America's original dynasties, in all their layers of secrets, lies, sins, and hidden truths.  One half of issue #21 offers what feels like a much needed happy ending.  The other half presents one of those wonderful Killadelphia histories – an alternative history of magic, mysticism, and secret things.  The truth, as Barnes gives it to us, is always fun to read, although this is the kind of thing that will eventually get Killadelphia labeled “CRT,”
… or woke … or politically correct...

I am always happy to see series artist and co-creator Jason Shawn Alexander and his team draw werewolves.  I may have stated previously that Killadelphia and its connecting series have some of the best drawn werewolves since the late Bernie Wrightson drew them for Stephen King's Cycle of the Werewolf.

Overall, the graphical storytelling here is quite good.  Here, series of still illustrations come together and flow like moving pictures of shifting moods and settings.  Even within the back story and history, the art gives a sense of change and of time passing.  The heart of Killadelphia is the changing story and the mercurial narrative, and in that, Killadelphia will tell its the truth … or maybe many truths.

Read this issue, dear readers, and discover why other readers are finding their way to Killadelphia – loving it and thirsting for it.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of vampire comic books and of exceptional dark fantasy will want Killadelphia.

A+
10 out of 10

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

#IReadsYou Review: DARK BLOOD #6

DARK BLOOD #6 (OF 6)
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STORY: LaToya Morgan
ART:  Moisés Hidalgo
COLORS: A.H.G. with Allison Hu (pp. 18-21)
LETTERS:  Andworld Design
EDITOR: Dafna Pleban
COVER: Valentine De Landro
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Juni Ba; Valentine De Landro; Tiffany Turrill
24pp, Colors, 3.99 U.S. (January 2022)

Dark Blood created by LaToya Morgan

Dark Blood is a six-issue comic book miniseries created and written by screenwriter LaToya Morgan (AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” “Into The Badlands”).  Published by BOOM! Studios, the series is drawn by Moisés Hidalgo and Walt Barna; colored by A.H.G.; and lettered by Andworld Design.  The series focuses on a Black World War II veteran who discovers that he has strange powers.

Alabama, 1955.  After leaving his job at the diner, “Hardy's Eats,” Avery Aldridge, also known as “Double A,” has a fateful encounter with a racist.  Double A is a highly decorated World War II soldier, a former fighter pilot, a member of the soon-to-be-legendary “Red Tails.”  He is expected to act like a boy … when he is actually a very powerful man.  But this is “The Night of the Variance,” and everything is going to start to change – even the things some don't want changed.

Dark Blood #6 opens in 1955 – late into the Night of the Variance.  Avery confronts Dr. Carlisle and Dr. Marshall, and he learns that he is the “Variant,” the one who responded “positively” to their formula (apparently dubbed "Formula 687") and treatment.  Now, his powers are raging, and powerful as he is, it comes with a devastating cost.

Meanwhile, Sheriff Wright has finally caught up with Avery.  If Avery wants to see his wife, Emma, and daughter, Grace, again, the racist lawman insists that he must play by his rules.  But does he?  Can Avery make sure that no one ever goes through what he has?  Can he protect his wife and child?  Will it cost him everything to do this?

THE LOWDOWN:  I recently learned, via “CBS Evening News,” that the United States Air Force museum had been keeping a secret.  In 1949, a team from the famed all-Black “Tuskegee Airmen” won the first “Top Gun” contest.  This contest was a gunnery competition among pilots from across the Air Force.  However, the Air Force's record book listed the winner as “unknown.”

The winners' trophy was hidden in the bowels of the Air Force museum until a historian discovered it in 2005.  Now, the trophy is on display at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.  The Tuskegee Airmen have finally been recognized with Top Gun honor – 73 years after winning the first contest.

The “Red Tails” (the 332nd Fighter Group) were part of the Tuskegee Airmen, and in “Dark Blood,” Avery Aldridge” was a Red Tail.  I didn't take this revelation as mere coincidence that I learned of it less that a week before the release of the final issue of the Dark Blood comic book miniseries.

In Dark Blood, television writer-producer LaToya Morgan (AMC's “TURN: Washington's Spies”) offers a comic book that is steeped in the history of African-American participation in World War II.  Dark Blood is allegorical in the way that it references the “Tuskegee Experiment” (a study which observed the effects of untreated syphilis in Black men).  The series also opens at the dawn of the “American Civil Rights Movement” (1954-68).  Dark Blood has been historical.

Yet it was not until Dark Blood #5 that I realized how much this comic book is also a rip-roaring science fiction yarn.  The series' narrative blood is certainly Black history and culture, but Dark Blood's DNA is pulp science fiction literature.  Its pedigree is the world of weird science fiction and fantasy comic books that emerged after World War II.  While reading issue #5, the sci-fi reality of Dark Blood came at me like a space rocket.

Morgan, artists Moisés Hidalgo and Walt Barna, and colorist A.H.G. have presented readers with a comic book series that looks and feels like it came out of the 1950s.  In an alternate reality, I can see it as something that William Gaines would have published through EC Comics.  Yes, Dark Blood would have been one more nail in EC's coffin, but Morgan's mixture of reality and sci-fi would have been a perfect fit for EC's mixture of morality and blood and guts genre.

Dark Blood #6 offers both – history and drama and also the astounding yearnings of golden age science fiction.  The drama has a powerful resolution, and the super-powers are the fireworks of comic book magic.  Superheroes and mutants – Dark Blood #6 promises readers an interesting future as the series comes to an end.  Whatever may come, what we have now in Dark Blood, dear readers, it is a blast to read.  And if you haven't read it yet, Dark Blood flows at comiXology.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of golden age science fiction and of super science fiction comic books will want to read Dark Blood.

A+
10 out of 10

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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