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Thursday, June 19, 2025
#IReadsYou Review: BETTIE PAGE and the Alien Agenda Volume 6 #2
BETTIE PAGE AND THE ALIEN AGENDA VOLUME 6 #2
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
STORY: Ani-Mia
ART: Celor
COLORS: Farah Nurmaliza
LETTERS: Carlos M. Mangual
EDITOR: Matt Idelson
COVER: Joseph Michael Linsner;
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Joseph Michael Linsner; Josh Burns; Stephane Roux, Jimmy Broxton, Ani-Mia; Celor; Ken Haeser
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (April 2022)
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 Alien Agenda Volume 6. It is written by Ani-Mia; drawn by Celor; colored by Farah Nurmaliza; and lettered by Carlos M. Mangual. The series finds Bettie searching for answers concerning an alien conspiracy.
Bettie Page and the Alien Agenda Volume 6 #2 opens at the Saqqara Necropolis, Egypt. Bettie and her team, Professor Sofia Villannueva and Kim Young-Ja, arrive via helicopter at the pyramid of Djoser. There, they meet their guide, Reynolds, and his associates, Ahmed and Karim, who will provide protection during the journey inside the pyramid.
They will need it, as Djoser is filled with treasure and deadly traps. But Bettie and company have to be here to find the clues that will take them to their next clue location … if they survive Djoser.
THE LOWDOWN: In July 2021, Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department began providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles. The latest is Bettie Page and the Alien Agenda Volume 6 #2, which is the fifth issue of a Dynamite Bettie Page comic book that I have read.
Writer Ani-Mia previously wrote the miniseries, Bettie Page and the Bigfoot Bandits, which I did not read. Bettie Page and the Alien Agenda has an easy pace, but Ani-Mia uses that pace to trick readers. This series is sedate until it turns to lightning and this issue as some explosive moments.
Celor's calm and smooth art belies the fierce nature of this series. Celor captures the spirit of fictional grave robbers and treasure hunters like the beloved cinematic archaeologist, Henry “Indiana” Jones. Celor draws a page turner – an irresistible page turner, and the best thing that colorist Farah Nurmaliza does is accentuate the mood while staying out of Celor's way.
Dear readers, if you are into the legends surrounding the Roswell crash, you may be interested in trying Bettie Page and the Alien Agenda. I, for one, love this comic book. I am ready for the third issue.
I READS YOU RECOMMENDS: Fans of Bettie Page comic books will want to try Bettie Page and the Alien Agenda Volume 6.
Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
#IReadsYou Review: JAMES BOND: Himeros #3
JAMES BOND: HIMEROS #3
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
STORY: Rodney Barnes
ART: Pierluigi Minotti
COLORS: Adriano Augusto
LETTERS: Social Myth Studios
EDITOR: Joe Rybandt
COVER: Francesco Francavilla
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Butch Guice; Francesco Francavilla
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (December 2021)
Rated T+
Based on the characters and stories created by Ian Fleming
“James Bond” is a fictional British Secret Service agent created by Ian Fleming, a British writer and novelist. Fleming introduced James Bond in the 1953 novel, Casino Royale, and featured the character in 12 novels and two short-story collections. Of course, most people know Bond because of Eon Productions' long-running James Bond-007 film series, which began with the 1962 film, Dr. No.
Over the past 50+ years, Bond has made sporadic appearances in comic books, but Dynamite Entertainment has been steadily publishing James Bond comic books since early 2016. Their latest James Bond comic book is James Bond: Himeros. It is written by Rodney Barnes; drawn by Pierluigi Minotti; colored by Adriano Augusto; and lettered by Social Myth Studios. In Himeros, 007 finds himself caught in a web of powerful people who will kill to keep their child sex trafficking secrets from coming to light.
James Bond: Himeros #3 opens in James Bond's memory – Thailand, three years ago. He has dealt with sex traffickers in the past. Now, he must uncover new horrors via billionaire financier and notorious sex trafficker, Richard Wilhelm, who was killed in Her Majesty's Prison Belmarsh, London. But Wilhelm's secrets did not die with him.
Now, Wilhelm's right hand man, Sarah Richmond, is the target of arms dealer, Anton Bates, who enjoyed the sex services Wilhelm provided and wants Richmond dead. Bond is very good at what he does, including protection, but Bates' assassin Kino is proving hard to shake and more than capable of killing Richmond … and Bond.
THE LOWDOWN: Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department recently began providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles. One of them is James Bond: Himeros #3, which is one of several Dynamite James Bond comic books I've read.
Writer Rodney Barnes has been slowly building this series. In Himeros #3, he moves the story off simmer and throws some gasoline on the fire of that story. From the rumbling volcano of a back story to the the race to escape Miami, Barnes deals in hot, hot, hot.
Last issue, artist Antonio Ruso's art and storytelling came at the readers like lightning-quick punches, capturing all the surprising kinetic action. Now, the new artist, Pierluigi Minotti, comes with a can of gas to add to Barnes' fuel. I like this change; it does not disrupt the story and Minotti's art has a style similar to the great Eduardo Risso's (100 Bullets). Adriano Augusto's colors fit right in with the new artist, capturing both the moods of traditional James Bond fiction and the story's new heat. “Himeros” is the Greek god of sexual desire, and after reading James Bond: Himeros #3, dear readers, I desire that you desire it.
I READS YOU RECOMMENDS: Fans of James Bond comic books will want to try James Bond: Himeros.
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Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
#IReadsYou Review: RED SONJA Black White Red #6
RED SONJA BLACK WHITE RED #6
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
STORY: David Avallone; Shannon Watters; Bob Q
ART: Jonathan Lau; Ro Stein; Bob Q
COLORS: Kike J. Diaz; Ted Brandt; Bob Q
LETTERS: Jeff Eckleberry; Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
EDITOR: Nate Cosby
COVER: Jae Lee
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Lesley Leirix Li; Jonathan Lau; Jae Lee; Saphire Nova (cosplay)
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (January 2022)
Rated Teen+
Based on the characters and stories created by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, and Robert E. Howard
Conan the Barbarian #23 (cover dated: February 1973) saw the debut of a high fantasy, sword and sorcery heroine, Red Sonja. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Barry Windsor-Smith, Red Sonja was loosely based on “Red Sonya of Rogatino,” a female character that appeared in the 1934 short story, “The Shadow of the Vulture,” written by Robert E. Howard (1906-1936), the creator of the character, Conan the Cimmerian.
In 2005, Dynamite Entertainment began publishing comic books featuring differing versions of the character. One of those is Red Sonja Black White and Red, an anthology comic book featuring stories from well known comic book writers and artists, with the art presented in black, white, and red.
Red Sonja Black White and Red #6 is comprised of three stories. The first is “The Daring Rescue of Prince Maximilian (Beloved of All the Peoples),” which is written by David Avallone; drawn by Jonathan Lau; colored by Kike J. Diaz; and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry. The second is “Morgona the Crimson,” which is written by Shannon Watters; drawn by Ro Stein; colored by Ted Brandt; and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry. The third is “The Giant,” which is written, drawn, and colored by Bob Q and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
THE LOWDOWN: In July 2021, Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department began providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles. One of them is Red Sonja Black White and Red #6, which is the fifth issue of the title that I have read.
“The Daring Rescue of Prince Maximilian (Beloved of All the Peoples)” by David Avallone, Jonathan Lau, Kike J. Diaz, and Jeff Eckleberry:
Envoys from the Kingdom of Levkoy have approached Red Sonja. They offer gold if she can rescue their beloved Prince Maximilian from six brigands. But things are not as they seem, and Red Sonja wonders if she should make a different, if not better deal.
Writer David Avallone offers a nice twist on the sword and sorcery mercenary tale with “The Daring Rescue of Prince Maximilian (Beloved of All the Peoples).” The treat here, however, is Jonathan Lau's gorgeous art. Not only does it recall classic Barry Windsor-Smith era and John Buscema era Conan the Barbarian, but Lau also offers inventive and eye-catching page design.
“Morgona the Crimson” by Shannon Watters, Ro Stein, Ted Brandt, and Jeff Eckleberry:
Red Sonja has recently discovered that when she rescues someone they thank her as … Morgona the Crimson! And the people she helps are so grateful that they gift her food and livestock. Who the hell is Morgona the Crimson?
Once upon a time, I would have ignored “Morgona the Crimson.” Over the last three decades, however, I have heard so many horrible tales of identity theft (and also “unauthorized use of an access card) that this story resonates with me. Shannon Watters' tale is timely and visceral, and Ro Stein's art captures both a sense of dark comedy and Sonja's frustration. Plus, this tale has a gag cartoon quality that is hard to resist.
“The Giant” by Bob Q and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou:
A fortune teller warns Red Sonja of her demise if she takes on “the Guardian,” a giant that guards a crossing. After her initial confrontation with the Guardian, Sonja wonders.
“The Giant” has nice art and a clever resolution. I would like this story to be longer because I want to know what happens afterwards...
It is hard for me to pick a favorite story from the offerings in Red Sonja Black White and Red #6. I'll call it a tie between “The Daring Rescue of Prince Maximilian (Beloved of All the Peoples)” and “Morgona the Crimson.”
I READS YOU RECOMMENDS: Fans of Red Sonja will want to try Red Sonja Black White and Red.
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Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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