Hellbillies Review What do you call a bunch of monster-hunting hillbillies in a mythical 1980s South? Why, Hellbillies, of course! Now available in a complete collection, the 390-page comic book is even better than it sounds. Although the story by Jon Westhoff (writer and letterer), Bryan Boles (line artist), Timothy O’Briant (colorist), and Sean Fagan (colorist) […]
All Good Things Come to an End – A Review of Farlaine the Goblin Vol. 7
I love it when a story comes together, and that’s exactly what happens in the last volume of FARLAINE THE GOBLIN, THE FINAL LAND, an oversized 68-page black & white comic by cartoonist Pug Grumble (available at www.farlaine.com). By now, you may know the story – a forest goblin and his shrub are on a […]
It Takes a Horseman – Angels of Hell #1 Review
We’ve all heard the story of the Biblical apocalypse, heralded by the Four Horsemen. But we’ve rarely seen the Horsemen as protagonists. That is the premise behind Apocalyptic Vision Comics’ Angels of Hell. The first issue, which recently was successfully funded on Kickstarter, follows the Horsemen as they embark on their new mission – the […]
The Gentleman Review
He’s No Gentleman Or is he? The Gentleman # 1 introduces us to Oliver Solomon, a private investigator haunted by cults, magic, nightmares, and the fallout from a disastrous relationship. The fact that the relationship was polyamorous and bisexual is incidental; this book is modern cosmic horror noir in the vein of Angel Heart or The Spectre. If you’re a […]
THE DOCTOR IS IN
Joseph Duis, the creator and writer of DOCTOR ORANGE, answers our seven questions about the Kickstarter for this 22-page full-color self-contained Halloween-themed psychological horror comic book in which nothing is a given launching on August 14th at drorangecomic.com. After a woman with a history of hallucinations carves a jack o’lantern for Halloween, she discovers […]
Welcome to Welcome to the Void – Everyday Magic
ON KICKSTARTER Welcome to the Void, Issue 1: Into the Void. An outsider finds the power to create anything imaginable. Can he keep this power from falling into the wrong hands? Is he any better? CLICK HERE TO BACK WELCOME TO THE VOID Meet Manny. He’s a lowly Tibetan-American dishwasher. People whisper about him behind […]
Farlaine in the Winglands Will Lift Your Spirits
Farlaine in the Winglands is the sixth volume in the Farlaine the Goblin series. For those not in the know, Farlaine is a tree goblin, and he’s wandering all of the lands in his fantasy world home looking for a forest so that he can devote the rest of his life to caring for it. […]
Clarity Girl # 1 – A Light-hearted Superhero Comic
Twenty-four-year-old Clara is a normal irresponsible young woman, except for one detail – her father, a brilliant chemist, has perfected a formula – actually, four different formulas – that can create super-humans. After her father gives two of the formulas to her and her friend Maggie, the two become superheroes and celebrities. While Maggie is […]
Aceblade # 3 Review – Our Hero is on the Run & In Trouble!
Aceblade, the Vegas Vigilante, is a martial artist, costumed hero, and the brainchild of Danny J. Quick, the writer of the series. In issue # 3 (“The Undercard”), he’s recovering, about to strike back in revenge at those who tried to kill him. It doesn’t last long, though, when he’s forced to reveal himself to […]
InferNoct #1-4 Review
A teenage girl takes on a job as a caregiver for a helpless old man . . . you might have heard that premise for a horror story before, but you don’t know how this one ends. InferNoct (a four-issue miniseries from Scout Comics, written by Mina Elwell, art by Eli Powell, colors by Tristan Elwell, […]
Joshuan Somewhere # 1 Review
Joshuan Somewhere # 1 (written and lettered by Dennis Nancarrow, with art by Larry Haines and colors by Matej Stasko, and published by Big Tree Comics) takes us inside the life of lovable loser teenager Joshuan, who, after the death of his father and older brother, is whisked across the universe by a mysterious bracelet that also […]
Shaman’s Destiny # 1 Review
Destiny. It’s a trope I don’t particularly like because it has a tendency to remove agency from characters in the world. As frequently as it’s used, when it is subverted it’s satisfying. The latter is the case in Shaman’s Destiny #1 from Big Tree Comics (with art, lettering, and story by the multi-talented Kyrun Silva). […]
XCT: Xtreme Champion Tournament #0-4 Review
Action. If there were a genre that best describes XCT: Xtreme Champion Tournament (written by Shaun Pauletand Brendan Halyday, pencils by Jerry Gaylord, inks by Penelope Gaylord, letters by Optic Pop, colors by Wilson Go, and published by Comics2Movies), that would be it. Of course, you’d expect action from a comic whose premise is that, in […]
Joseph Duis’s Seven Deadly Kickstarter Children
Joseph Duis, the writer/creator of the Bless the Children Kickstarter, faces the Seven Deadly Kickstarter Questions. WS:: What is your Goal and Why That Goal amount? My goal is $600. The amount is pretty much bare minimum to get the project done, and won’t even cover shipping, printing, and Kickstarter fees. WS:: Why is this […]
Farlaine the Goblin, For the Child Inside Us All
If you like whimsical fantasy comics like Groo or Bone, you’ll love Farlaine the Goblin, by cartoonist Pug Grumble. If you’re a fan of the Dungeons & Dragons campaign setting Planescape you’ll love Farlaine the Goblin. Or if you’re a fan of humor. Or tight storytelling. Or cartoony artwork that matches the mood of the […]
Whyte & Wong # 1 Review
48 Hours. Rush Hour. Hot Fuzz. Whyte & Wong. Wait . . . Whyte & Wong? Yes. Big Tree Comics presents Whyte & Wong, a buddy cop series written and drawn by Ricky Eaddy and colored by Dennis Nancarrow. Genre emulation is something I frequently think about, whether it’s with video games or comics, […]
Nandor Fox Shaffer’s 7 Deadly Seasons .
Name: Nandor Fox Shaffer Nom De Plume: N/A Creative Position: Creator/Writer/Storyteller Contact Info: nandorfox@gmail.com FAVORITE COMIC BOOK: Growing up: Captain America by Ed Brubaker and now: New Avengers by Jonathan Hickman The 1 Superpower you want: Flight Location: Jefferson City, MO Website(s): seasonsthecomicbook.com Your Credits: N/A WS’s 7 Deadly QueStIoNS What have you been a part of […]
Stephen Kok Utters 7 Deadly Words!
Name: Stephen Kok Nom De Plume: N/A Creative Position: Creator Contact Info: N/A FAVORITE COMIC BOOK: Battlechasers Growing up: Australia and still in Australia! The 1 Superpower you want: Flight Location: Australia Website(s): http://www.sigmatestudio.com Your Credits: Tabby (ISBN 9780994289902) Tabby Sketchbook (ISBN 9780994289919) 5 Seconds (ISBN 9780994289926) Blue (ISBN 9780994289933) What have you been […]
Eric J. Cockrell and his 7 Original Sins
Name: Eric J Cockrell Nom De Plume: NA Creative Position: Creator Contact Info: @ericjcockrell FAVORITE COMIC BOOK: Growing up: Fantastic Four and now: Dynamite’s James Bond The 1 Superpower you want: To be able to draw and sleep at the same time. Location: Chicago, IL Website(s): www.studioerbo.com Your Credits: Defective Comics – Blister – […]
Nandor Fox Shaffer’s 7 Deadly Seasons
Name: Nandor Fox Shaffer Nom De Plume: N/A Creative Position: Creator/Writer/Storyteller Contact Info: nandorfox@gmail.com FAVORITE COMIC BOOK: Growing up: Captain America by Ed Brubaker and now: New Avengers by Jonathan Hickman The 1 Superpower you want: Flight Location: Jefferson City, MO Website(s): seasonsthecomicbook.com Your Credits: N/A WS’s 7 Deadly QueStIoNS What have you been a part of […]