Red Spike is an action filled story that basically tells you to shut up and enjoy the ride. The two main characters have had their bodies altered so that they’re pumping max adrenaline at all times. With their built-in gauge they can check to see when they’re close to maxing out, which is a nice way of saying they can see when they’ll make their hearts explode. They’re not super humans per say, but they are pretty extraordinary.
Tthe first issue of the Intrepids, was not a good first issue. It did not represented a good origin story to a first time audience. Yet, surprisingly enough the book sold well enough for Image to call it a hit. Issue two demonstrated a better representation of the characters and a more enthusiastic dramatic content. Although the book showed a better characterization and better chemistry between the characters and the artwork kept on being fresh and inventive. Is the third issue worth it?
Luckily, after reading a terrible seventh issue and a decent eighth issue Dracula: The Company of Monsters #9 hits many soft spots but still has quite a few rough patches that make me question why the series has been so acclaimed since the first issue. The battle between Conrad and Dracula finally begins here, with Evan playing the double-crosser of both Dracula and Conrad seeking help from the vampire-hunter Marta and her gang.
This Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from May 2nd to May 5th Marvel has hosted liveblogs starting at 3:00 PM EST that has revealed the futures of several Ultimate Comics. The complete liveblogs from the last couple of days are available at Marvel’s website.
You can view conversations from Monday featuring writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Esad Ribic on their new project coming in August titled Ultimate Comics: Ultimates, taking place after the Ultimate Fallout series starting in July.
Last week the first issue of The Strange Case of Mr. Hyde released from Dark Horse comics. We actually got the chance to talk with the writer of the mini-series Cole Haddon about the series and whatever else we could throw at him. We’re probably one of the first sites to interview him about the book so enjoy this exclusive interview.
How the mighty have fallen. This issue of Artifacts may be the lowest point of the series filled with mostly boring dialogue, a million characters I can’t keep track of and artwork that reaches a new low. After a battle with Cyberforce, Sara and the rest of the team go to Hunter-Killer headquarters where they interrogate the now decapitated head of Aphrodite IV and run into a little more than they bargained for.
A lot of great Criminal Macabre announcements this week. First it was the dual omnibus’ and now it’s that Criminal Macabre will be appearing in Dark Horse Presents. If you’re into the series or just starting off this will be a good jumping on point. In celebration of the triumphant return of our flagship title, Dark Horse Presents, we announce another classic comeback: comics’ favorite alcoholic supernatural detective, Cal McDonald!
