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Friday, October 11, 2024

Original Graphic Novel, "THE WRATH OF KARAPACE," is Now Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble

Hi, It's Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You (Patreon). My first original graphic novel, THE WRATH OF KARAPACE: A BIG SPIRITS EPIC, which is published by Candle Light Press. Co-created by Carter J. Allen, (Warning Comics), The Wrath of Karapace is now on sale at Amazon and Barnes and Noble online. Also, have some milk and cookies while reading this wonderful graphic novel.

Other online shops that are selling "The Wrath of Karapace" include the following:

- AmazonUK;

- Bookshop.org;

- ElmStreetBooks;

- the German book shop, OrrellFussli;

- Powells.com;

- Russell Books.com;

- SuperBookDeals.com;

- Walmart online.

Of note, The Wrath of Karapace is also available on eBay from a few different sellers.

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"The Wrath of Karapace" also a "Google Books" listing.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Steve and Alan Moore's Long-Awaited "The Moon and the Serpent Bumper Book of Magic" Arrives Oct. 15th

Legendary Magician/Author Alan Moore Joins Steve Moore and Five Artists to Present The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic.

You can buy the book at Amazon.

LOS ANGELES, CA - Internationally celebrated publishers Top Shelf Productions (USA) and Knockabout Ltd (UK) are proud to announce the publication date of the long-awaited THE MOON AND SERPENT BUMPER BOOK OF MAGIC. Born of the longstanding creative partnership between legendary writer Alan Moore (From Hell) and his creative and magical mentor Steve Moore (no relation), this celebration of magic and the occult has been meticulously under development for nearly two decades and is brought to life through a combination of prose, illustration, and sequential art from five incredible artists. This veritable grimoire of the magical, the mystical, and even the macabre went on sale in October 2024.

The secrets of the celebrated Moon and Serpent Grand Egyptian Theatre of Marvels (sorcery by appointment since circa 150 AD) promise to be revealed in THE MOON AND SERPENT BUMPER BOOK OF MAGIC. This clear and practical grimoire of the occult pairs the knowledge of the proprietors of the aforementioned Grand Egyptian Theatre with illuminating visual delights from artists Kevin O’Neill, John Coulthart, Steve Parkhouse, Rick Veitch, and Ben Wickey. Unprecedented in its scope and splendor, this tome is full to bursting with illustrated instructional essays, activity pages, biographies of the great sorcerers, and forbidden knowledge sure to tantalize even the most disillusioned of adults into believing in magic once again.

“One of the great honors of my publishing career has been to work with Alan Moore on so many monumental projects, like From Hell and Lost Girls,” says Chris Staros, Editor-in-Chief of Top Shelf Productions. The Moon and the Serpent Bumper Book of Magic represents an amazing capstone, created by Alan and Steve, and brilliantly brought to life by five unforgettable artists. It’s been a privilege to watch those magical minds spend years building this grimoire, and I’m proud to join Knockabout in finally sharing it with the world.”

THE MOON AND SERPENT BUMPER BOOK OF MAGIC (ISBN 978-1-60309-550-1) will be available in fine bookstores and comic shops in October 2024. It is available for preorder from a number of outlets including Amazon.

THE MOON AND SERPENT BUMPER BOOK OF MAGIC

Written by Alan Moore & Steve Moore

Art by Kevin O’Neill, John Coulthart, Steve Parkhouse, Rick Veitch, and Ben Wickey

Book design by John Coulthart

ISBN 978-1-60309-550-1 | 9" x 12" hardcover | 352 pages | $49.99 (US)

Co-published by Top Shelf Productions & Knockabout LTD (UK)

Available everywhere books are sold in October 2024

www.topshelfcomix.com

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

#IReadsYou Review: KARDAK THE MYSTIC #1

KARDAK THE MYSTIC #1

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS, INC.

STORY: Joe Corallo

ART: Butch Mapa

COLORS: Ellie Wright

LETTERS: Jack Morelli

EDITOR: Jamie Lee Rotante

EiC: Mike Pellerito

COVER: Butch Mapa

VARIANT COVER ARTIST: Skylar Patridge

32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (October 2024); on sale in comic book shops August 14, 2024

Rating: Teen+

Eternal high school student and teenage boy, Archie Andrews, and his friends made their debut in M.L.J. Magazines' Pep Comics #22 (cover dated: December 1941), and before long, Archie was the publisher's headliner character. In 1946, the company changed its named to Archie Comic Publications, also known as “Archie Comics.”

Archie Comics has also published superhero comic books featuring offbeat characters. One of the stranger ones was initially known as “The Mystic” and he first appeared in Top Notch Comics #1 (cover dated: December 1939). In Top Notch Comics #4 (cover dated: April 1940), The Mystic became “Kardak.”

Kardak debuted in a story by writer Harry Shorten and artist C. A. “Chuck” Winter. Kardak was John Cardy, an American adventurer and professional magician known as “Kardak the Mystic.” He was a superhero magician, employing tricks and mystical powers to fight organized crime and super-villains. He was assisted by his fiancée, Lorna Dorne, and his faithful servant, Balthar. Kardak made his final Golden Age appearance in Top Notch Laugh Comics #29 (cover dated: September 1942).

A modern version of Kardak the Mystic arrives in the new one-shot comic book, Kardak the Mystic No. 1. It is written by Joe Corallo; drawn by Butch Mapa; colored by Ellie Wright; and lettered by the great Jack Morelli.

Kardak the Mystic No. 1 introduces John Cardy. He is the stage magician, “Kardak the Mystic,” and all he ever wanted was to be recognized for his talents at magic tricks and sleight of hand. However, the audiences for his shows are shrinking, and his loyal assistant, Lorna, believes that they should retire the act and move on with their lives.

Walking down the street one night, deep in his thoughts, John comes upon a magic shop, “Enchantra's Enchantments.” There, he gets an offer he can't refuse – an amulet that would change everything for him. But that kind of power is never free...

THE LOWDOWN: I have been reading comic books, on and off, for decades. I have sporadically read Archie Comics titles over that time. For many years now, Archie's marketing department has been sending PDF copies of some of their titles for review. Kardak the Mystic No. 1 is the latest.

I really like Kardak the Mystic No. 1. Joe Corallo's story is simple and straightforward, but really engages the imagination. It is a standalone tale, but it suggests a number of possibilities going forward. As I read it, I found my imagination to be quite engaged, and I was always wondering about what came next. The ending certainly left me wanting more.

Corallo's script is transformed impressively by Butch Mapa's art into graphical storytelling with a hint of the supernatural. Mapa's art is clean and smooth, so it captures the obvious emotions, dilemmas, conflicts, and danger that play in this story of transformation. The coloring by the talented Ellie Wright heightens the tension and drama in the story. As a team, Mapa and Wright team-up results in a dark tale that sparkles with playful magic and creepy mysticism.

Wow. I'm impressed, but also disappointed. I don't think that there is much of a chance of readers getting a second issue. Or maybe Kardak can pull of another miracle.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS: Fans of Archie Comics' superhero titles will want to try Kardak the Mystic No. 1.

[This comic book includes a two-page section on the making of Kardak the Mystic No. 1.]

★★★★ out of 4 stars

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

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Monday, October 7, 2024

BOOM! Studios from Diamond Distributors for October 9, 2024

BOOM! STUDIOS

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DC Comics from Lunar Distributors for October 9, 2024

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Absolute Batman #1 (Cover A Nick Dragotta) $4.99

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Absolute Batman #1 (Cover C Jim Lee Card Stock Variant) $5.99

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Batman And Robin #14 (Cover A Javier Fernandez) $4.99

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Batman Gotham By Gaslight The Kryptonian Age #5 (Of 6)(Cover C Alex Maleev Card Stock Variant) $5.99

Batman The Cult The Deluxe Edition HC $39.99

DC Vs. Vampires World War V #3 (Of 12)(Cover A Otto Schmidt) $4.99

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Elseworlds Batman Volume 2 TP (2024 Edition) $24.99

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MAD Magazine #40 $5.99

Sandman The Complete Shakespeare Collection TP $9.99

Superman '78 The Metal Curtain TP $19.99

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Dynamite Entertainment from Diamond Distributors for October 9, 2024

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Image Comics from Diamond and Lunar Distributors for October 9, 2024

IMAGE COMICS

DIAMOND DISTRIBUTORS:

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I Hate Fairyland Volume 7 In The Mean Time TP (per Diamond Distribution) $16.99

Lady Mechanika The Devil In The Lake #2 (Of 4)(Cover A Joe Benitez) $3.99

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Witchblade #1 (2024)(Cover I Marc Silvestri Black & White Virgin Signed Variant)(per Diamond Distribution)

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