Tuesday, April 30, 2024

I Reads You Juniors: April 2024 - UPDATE #64

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

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NEWS:

DC STUDIOS - From TheWrap:  Actress Neva Howell will play "Ma Kent" in James Gunn's film, "Superman" for Warner Bros./DC Studios.

From TheWrap:  Emmy-winning actor, Emmy-winning actor, Pruitt Taylor Vance, will play "Pa Kent" in James Gunn's film, "Superman" (formerly "Superman: Legacy") for Warner Bros./DC Studios.

IMAGE - From BleedingCoolImage Comics will collect writer Warren Ellis and artist J.H. Williams' six-issue series, "Desolation Jones" (2005-07), in a remastered hardcover volume, entitled "Desolation Jones: The Biohazard Edition."

DARK HORSE - From BleedingCoolJames Robinson launches a new creator-owned line at Dark Horse Comics, beginning with the comic book, "Patra," with artist Scott Kolins in August 2024

WEBCOMICS - From THR:  The hit Webtoon webcomic, "Freaking Romance," will be adapted as a live-action film.  The developers are Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment and Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the screen-based division of Webtoon Entertainment.

MARVEL - From BleedingCoolElektra is Daredevil in the four-issue limited series, "Daredevil: Woman Without Fear."  First issue arrives July 17th, 2024.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCoolDC Comics is launching its own version of Marvel Comics' "Ultimate Comics."  The line is called "Absolute Comics" and its overseer is writer Scott Snyder.  More information about the line is expected at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 (July 25th to 28th).

From BleedingCool:  More information and some clarifications about "Absolute Comics."

From THR:  Writer James Tynion IV has written a sequel to his 2021 hit miniseries, "The Nice House by the Lake."  The first issue of the "The Nice House by the Sea" arrives July 24th, 2024.

From DCBlog:  Writer Joshua Williamson talks about DC Comics' next big crossover event, "House of Brainiac."  The event kicked off in "Action Comics #1064," which arrived in comic shops April 10th.

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IDW TO FILM - From THRParamount Pictures is developing an R-rated live-action movie based on the the comic book miniseries, "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin" (IDW Publishing, 2020-22).

RPG - From ICv2:  Comic book writers David Avallone and David Walker will be among the writers on Magnetic Press' "Planet of the Apes Role-Playing Game" that is being overseen by Andrew E.C. Gaska.  Gaska's work includes the "Terminator RPG" and the "Alien RPG," as well as two "Planet of the Apes" novels.

EN MEMORIAM - From ComicBook:  Author, cartoonist, and comic book writer, artist, and editor, Trina Robbins, has died at the age of 85, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.  Robbins was an early participant in the Underground Comics movement.  She cofounded such Underground publications as "It Ain't Me, Babe Comics," "Wimmen's Comics."  Her best known mainstream work includes "Misty" (1985-86) for Marvel's "Star Comics" imprint and "The Legend of Wonder Woman" (1986) miniseries for DC Comics.  Robbins wrote over 10 non-fiction books about the history of women in American comics.

DC CINEMA/TRAILERS - From Deadline:  At CinemaCon 2024, Warner Bros. debuts the trailer for "Joker: Folie A Deux," which arrives in theaters Oct. 4, 2024.

EUROCOMICS TO FILM - From AnimationMagazine:  French actor-filmmaker Mathieu Kassovitz ("La Haine," Gothika) is planning his "English-language passion project."  It is a live-action/animation feature titled "The Big War."  It would be an adaptation of the 1940s French graphic novel, "La bête est morte!" ("The Beast Is Dead") which was produced by French comics artist and cartoonist, Edmond-François Calvo, known as “The French Walt Disney,” with Victor Dancette and Jaquest Zimmermann providing scripts.  Kassovitz has been working on the script for this project for over 20 years with The Nightmare Before Christmas screenwriter, Caroline Thompson.

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  In the wake of leaving IDW Publishing as "Special Projects Editor," Scott Dunbier has announced that he is starting his own comics publishing company.  Details will trickle out over the coming months with an official announcement as San Diego Comic-Con 2024.

FANTAGRAPHICS - From BleedingCoolFantagraphics Books will publish the 15th issue of the late Joe Matt's comic book series, "Peepshow."  Matt was working on "Peepshow #15" when he died at age 60 last year.  It's has been 17 years since the last issue of "Peepshow" was published.

DC/BOOKS - From DCBlog:  Author Rachel Allen shares an excerpt from her upcoming YA novel, "Harley Quinn: Redemption," which is due in bookstores April 23, 2024.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads talk about their creative partnership, from Vertigo's "The Sheriff of Babylon" to the recent collection, "Batman: The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1: The Winning Card."

DARK HORSE - From BleedingCool:  Mike Mignola has revealed his new, folklore-inspired universe, "The Lands Unknown," which is separate from his "Hellboy" universe.  Dark Horse will publish "The Lands Unknown's" debut anthology, "Bowling With Corpses," in November.

IMAGE - From DeadlineMargot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, is teaming up with director Olivia Wilde for a film based on Rob Liefeld's "Avengelyne" comic book.

From THR:  Comic book creator, Rob Liefeld, best known for creating "Deadpool" for his work on such titles as "New Mutants," "X-Force," and "Youngblood," will publish a memoir.  Entitled "Robservations," it will be published in early 2025.

DC STUDIOS - From DeadlineCraig Gillespie, who directed "Cruella" and "I, Tonya," is in talks to direct DC Studios' "Supergirl" movie.

DC TV - From VarietyNetflix debuts its trailer for "Dead Boy Detectives," a series spin off of its hit series, "The Sandman," which is currently in its second season.  The "Dead Boy Detectives" were created by writer Neil Gaiman and artist Matt Wagner and Malcolm Jones III and first appeared in "The Sandman #25" (DC Comics, April 1991).

DC CINEMA - From DeadlineWarner Bros. has released the first poster image for "Joker: Folie a Deux."  There is also a TikTok video with an audio clip from the film.  The first trailer is scheduled to arrive Tues., April 9th.  The film is due October 4, 2024.

From Variety:  "Joker: Folie a Deux" has received an "R" rating from the MPA (Motion Picture Association) for “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality and brief full nudity.”  The film, which will largely be a jukebox musical, is due in theaters Oct. 4th.

EN MEMORIAM - From BleedingCool:  Cartoonist and comic book creator, Ed Piskor, has died at the age of 41, Monday, April 1, 2024.  Piskor first gained acclaim for his webcomic, "Hip Hop Family Tree," which Fantagraphics Books collected in book form and also as a comic book series.  For Marvel Comics, Piskor wrote and drew three "X-Men: Grand Design" miniseries, which chronicled the history of the X-Men in exacting detail, using a multitude of X-Men comic books as reference.  Fantagraphics had been publishing his webcomic, "Red Room," as a series of miniseries.

DYNAMITE - From YouTubeDynamite Entertainment has created a "trailer" for its upcoming "Space Ghost" comic book.  First issue is due in stores May 1, 2024.

CRIME - From BleedingCool:  Artist Marc Hempel and Mark Wheatley have discovered that decades of their original art, scripts, and production materials were stolen from their Insight Studios warehouse over a period of time.  Apparently, the original thief is deceased, and the stolen property was unknowingly sold as part of his estate.  Hempel and Wheatley discovered the theft when the stolen items began being openly auctioned online.

EN MEMORIAM - From BleedingCool:  Veteran comic book artist, Mark D. Bright, has died at the age of 68, Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  Bright drew 22 of the 31 issues (200-231) of Marvel's "Iron Man," including the "Armor Wars" storyline.  For DC Comics, he drew the "Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn" (1989-90) and "Green Lantern: Emerald Dawn II" (1991) miniseries.  He may be best known for creating the "Quantum & Woody" for Acclaim Comics in 1997.  Bright drew 17 of the 18 issues of the original "Quantum & Woody" comic book series (1997-97).  In his later career, Bright was a storyboard artist who worked in film, television, and TV commercials.

IDW - From BleedingCoolIDW "Special Projects Editor" Scott Dunbier has confirmed the news tha the is leaving the company.  His last day is Fri., April 5th.  He will announce his next move Mon., April 8th.

DARK HORSE - From BleedingCool:  Now that Mark Millar has moved his Millarworld imprint to Dark Horse Comics, he has announced its upcoming titles.  The new titles are "Nemesis Rogue's Gallery" (July 2024).  Other upcoming titles include "Prodigy: Slaves of Mars," "Night Club 2," "The Magic Order 5," and a final series of "Jupiter's Legacy."

IMAGE - From DynamicForces:  Writer David Avallone talks about his upcoming 12-issue comic book series, "Drawing Blood," which is being published by Image Comics.  Avallone wrote the series Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," who also contributes art to this new series.  "Drawing Blood #1" is scheduled to arrive in stores April 24th.

DC STUDIOS - From Deadline:   DC Studios co-boss, James Gunn, says that the studio will not greenlight "The Authority" movie until they have finished a script they are happy with.

MARVEL - From GamesRadarMarvel Comics is publishing a new "X-Men" miniseries that fills that gap between Fox's 1990s "X-Men" (1992-97) animated television series and the new Disney+ animated series, "X-Men '97."  The first issue is now on sale, and "X-Men '97 #1" is due April 10th.

BRITISH COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Writer Gail Simone is helping revive 1970s British horror comic, "Misty," via a new anthology, "The Misty 2024 Special."  The comic is due in the U.K. sometime in July and likely in the U.S. sometime in August.

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MARCH 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC "Batman" comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dead Sky Publishing LLC for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dstlry for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Energon Universe" titles for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Spawn" titles for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  IPI Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel "X-Men" from Marvel Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel "Fall of the House of X" and "Rise of the Powers of X" from Marvel Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Massive/WhatNot for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000AD for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for March 2024
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for March 2024

APRIL 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Billy Tucci for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Blackbox Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics' "Batman" titles for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics' Superman's "House of Braniac" titles for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dstlry for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics Books for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics' Todd McFarlane titles for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Magma Comix for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  X-Men & Avengers crossover from Marvel for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  "The Fall of The House of X" and "The Rise of The Powers of X" from Marvel Comics for April 2024.
From BleedingCool:  Massive/WhatNot/Summerian for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000 AD for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for April 2024
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for April 2024

MAY 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Free Comic Book Day 2024 for May 4, 2024
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics LLC for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics' Amanda Waller for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics' "House of Brainiac" for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dstlry for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Spawn" for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Blood Hunt" crossovers for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "X-Men" for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Massive for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000AD for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Red 5 Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for May 2024
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for May 2024

JUNE 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Band of Bards for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics' "Absolute Power" for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Batman Family" for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dren Productions for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dstlry for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Energon Universe" for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics Todd McFarlane titles for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainement for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Kodansha Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Blood Hunt" for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Penthouse for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion / 2000AD for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for June 2024
From BleedingCool:  Zenescope Entertainment for June 2024

JULY 2024 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Absolute Power" with Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Absolute Power" with Green Arrow & Green Lantern for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics "Batman" titles for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Energon Universe" titles for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Ghost Machine" titles for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics "Massive-Verse" titles for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics Todd McFarlane's Spawn titles for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics' "James Cameron's 'Aliens' vs Marvel's Avengers" for July 2024
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Ultimate Comics" for July 2024

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#IReadsYou Review: KILLADELPHIA #29

KILLADELPHIA #29
IMAGE COMICS

STORY: Rodney Barnes
LAYOUTS: Jason Shawn Alexander
PENCILS: Germán Erramouspe
INKS: Jason Shawn Alexander with Robert Melendrez
COLORS: Lee Loughridge
LETTERS: Marshall Dillon
EDITOR: Greg Tumbarello
COVER: Jason Shawn Alexander
VARIANT COVER ARTIST: Christopher Shy
28pp, Colors, 3.99 U.S. (March 2023)

Rated “M/ Mature”

Killadelphia created by Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander

“There's No Place Like Home” Part V: “My Country, 'Tis of Thee”

Killadelphia is an apocalyptic vampire and dark fantasy comic book series from writer Rodney Barnes and artist Jason Shawn Alexander.  Published by Image Comics, it centers on a conspiracy in which vampires attempt to rule Philadelphia.  The series is currently written by Barnes and drawn by Alexander and Germán Erramouspe.  Colorist Lee Loughridge and letterer Marshall Dillon complete Killadelphia's creative team.

Killadelphia focuses on James “Jim” Sangster, Jr., a ragtag team of fighters, and a menagerie of gods and monsters on one side or the other or both in the vampire invasion of Philadelphia.  Of note are a special young vampire (Tevin Thompkins a.k.a. “See Saw”), Anansi the Spider-God, and the infamous rebel leader turned monster hunter, Toussaint Louverture, and his army of killers.

As Killadelphia #29 (“My Country, 'Tis of Thee”) opens, it is the sunset of former President John Adams, slave owner turned vampire.  The smoldering skeletal remains of the detective, James Sangster, Sr.; former Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson; Adams' wife Abigail; and two loyal slaves, are his to ponder.

Now, Adams must finally, truly contemplate what he and the “Founding Fathers” wrought?  Was it really meant to be perfect, especially if it were created by the imperfect?  And what is freedom, really?  And time is short for the answering.

THE LOWDOWN:  We are at the penultimate chapter of Killadelphia's fifth story arc, “There's No Place Like Home.”  Before this arc debuted, creators Rodney Barnes and Jason Shawn Alexander warned readers that they were not prepared for what was coming in the arc – which has proven to be true, very true.

I am at a loss for words again.  So, I'll take the easy way out.  Rodney Barnes script is great.  Jason Shawn Alexander and Germán Erramouspe are a great art team.  Lee Loughridge is always a good colorist.  And Killadelphia could not be great without a great letterer – Marshall Dillon.

If The 1619 Project offends you, then, dear readers, your ass is really going to be chapped by Killadelphia.  I can't imagine that public libraries and public and private school libraries in the states of the old Confederacy will allow any copies of Killadelphia trade and hardback collections on their shelves once they discover what it is.  Killadelphia, however, so bold, that it'll get on those shelves anyway.

I love reading Killadelphia so much.  Guys, I'm on my knees, too, but in a slightly more dignified manner.

NOTE: Killadelphia #29 is also available in a “Noir Edition,” featuring black-and-white line art interiors.

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

A+

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


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Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for May 1, 2024

MARVEL COMICS

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Titan from Diamond Distributors for May 1, 2024

TITAN BOOKS
Sea Of Thieves The Cookbook HC, $34.95

TITAN COMICS
Conan The Barbarian #5-8 Patch Zircher Virgin Pack, $19.99
Witch Of Thistle Castle Volume 3 GN, $12.99
Gumaa The Beginning Of Her #6 (Of 7)(Cover A Jeehyung Lee), $4.99
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Savage Sword Of Conan The Barbarian #2 (Of 6)(Cover C Dave Dorman Virgin Variant), $6.99
Star Wars Insider #225 (Foil Cover), $19.99
Star Wars Insider #225 (Newsstand Cover), $9.99

TITAN MANGA
Speed Grapher Volume 1 GN, $12.99

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Comics, Magazines and Books from Diamond Distributors for May 1, 2024

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

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DC Comics from Lunar Distributors for April 30, 2024

DC COMICS:

Absolute Justice League The World's Greatest Super-Heroes By Alex Ross And Paul Dini HC (2024 Edition), $100.00
Batman Three Jokers HC (Direct Market Special Edition), $29.99
DC's Spring Breakout #1 (One Shot)(Cover A John Timms), $9.99
DC's Spring Breakout #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Dan Mora Batman Variant), $9.99
DC's Spring Breakout #1 (One Shot)(Cover C Dan Mora Harley Quinn Variant), $9.99
Flash 2024 Annual #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Mike Deodato Jr.), $5.99
Flash 2024 Annual #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Daniel Bayliss Card Stock Variant, $6.99
Harley Quinn 2024 Annual #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Erica Henderson), $5.99
Harley Quinn 2024 Annual #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Erica Henderson Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Nightwing 2024 Annual #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Travis Moore), $5.99
Nightwing 2024 Annual #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), $6.99
Sandman Universe Nightmare Country TP, $19.99
Superman House Of Brainiac Special #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Jamal Campbell)(House Of Brainiac), $5.99
Superman House Of Brainiac Special #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Jamal Campbell Foil Variant)(House Of Brainiac), $8.99

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: NIGHT CLUB #5

NIGHT CLUB #5 (OF 6)
IMAGE COMICS

STORY: Mark Millar
ART: Juanan Ramírez
COLORS: Fabiana Mascolo
LETTERS: Clem Robins
COVER: Ben Templesmith
EDITORIAL: Sarah Unwin
VARIANT COVER ARTIST: Ben Templesmith
28pp, Color, $1.99 U.S. (April 2023)

Rated M / Mature

Night Club created by Mark Millar at Netflix

Night Club is a six-issue miniseries written and created by Mark Millar and drawn by Juanan Ramírez.  An Image Comics publication and a Netflix production, Night Club focuses on a teen boy who is bitten by a vampire and decides to make the best of his new condition.  Colorist Fabiana Mascolo and letterer Clem Robins complete Night Club's creative team.

Night Club introduces 17-year-old Danny Garcia, who had ambitions to gain fame and fortune as a YouTube star with his friends, DJ Sam Huxley and Amy Chen.  Then, after a terrible accident, a vampire bites him, and his life goes awry.  Instead of living like a stereotypical vampire, Danny decides to live “la vida loca” of a superhero.

Night Club #5 opens with Starguard (Danny), Thundercloud (Sam), and Yellowbird (Amy) in a tight spot.  The man who rescued them, the former police Detective Nick Laskaras, is simply Laskaras, and he is holding them as his prisoners.  He is creating an army, and he wants to be their leader – if they join him.  Not that they have much choice, and they must listen to his origin story.

Danny and friends must realize that their superhero days are over.  They must become bloodthirsty murderers, but for whom?  Will it be Laskaras or vampire gang chieftain, Gunner Joe?

THE LOWDOWN:  Netflix/Millarworld sends me PDF review copies of their comic books.  Thus, I have been lucky enough to get review copies of the first five issues of Night Club.

Writer Mark Millar and artist Juanan Ramírez are offering big surprises with Night Club #5.  Sure, there is an intriguing origin story, but this series is more than just about biting necks.  Now, we're seeing strife between the (apparently) small number of vampires that currently exist.  So with colorist Fabiana Mascolo and letterer Clem Robins, Millar and Ramírez flip the script for a really excellent read in this penultimate issue.

Night Club is infectious and addictive, a vampire comic book determined to be a new kind of batty.  I am recommending Night Club #5 as I did the previous four issues.  Drink deeply of its fun; this comic book has flavors in layers and waves.  And it only costs a $1.99.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Mark Millar and of vampire comic books will want to be bitten by Night Club.

A+

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


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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: RUMPUS ROOM #1

RUMPUS ROOM #1 (OF 5)
AWA STUDIOS

STORY: Mark Russell
ART: Ramon Rosanas
COLORS: Ive Svorcina
LETTERS: Andworld Design
COVER: Tony Harris
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Mike and Laura Allred; Mark Russell; Tony Harris
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (September 2023)

Rated: “Mature”

Rumpus Room is a new five-issue miniseries from AWA Studios.  It is written by Mark Russell; drawn by Ramon Rosanas; colored by Ive Svorcina; and lettered by Andworld Design.  The series pits a group of prisoners against their jailer, a billionaire who needs their organs and fluids.

Rumpus Room #1 introduces Bob Schrunk.  He is a tech billionaire, collector of bad art, and sufferer of a terrible skin condition.  That condition can only be treated by a special face cream that comes from deep in the bowels of his Rumpus Room.  Enter Erica Hernandez.  She is looking for her missing sister, Olivia, who apparently worked for Schrunk's company – not that he'd care.  Erica is about to discover the awful truth.

THE LOWDOWN:  AWA Studios' marketing recently began providing me with PDF review copies of their comic book publications.  Rumpus Room #1 is the latest.

I was a huge fan of writer Mark Russell's 2015 reboot of DC Comics' decades old weird comic book series, Prez (1973-74).  Luckily, Rumpus Room is in the vein of the cleverly satirical Prez, only darker, as well as being uncomfortably plausible.  It has an accent that recalls the meanness of Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1971), but elements of Rumpus Room seem more Clive Barker than Anthony Burgess.

I love the work of the late English comic book artist, Steve Dillon (1962-2016).  In Rumpus Room, artist Ramon Rosanas captures the concise layouts and simplicity of composition that Dillon used to create conflict, tension, and intensity with substance rather than with sound and fury.  I find Rosanas' storytelling mesmerizing, so much so that by the end of this series, Rosanas may have me back on that crack pipe.

Recently, I found another celebrity comics creator whining about the horrid state of the American comics industry.  Maybe, if more readers stopped dry-humping the dead horse that is the Marvel/DC Comics slab of the market and focused on what a publisher like AWA Studios is doing, they'd be happy comic book readers.  So, dear readers, let's enjoy the good stuff, like Rumpus Room #1.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Mark Russell's unique brand of comic books will want Rumpus Room.

A
★★★★ out of 4 stars

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


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