<\/p>\n","post_title":"Battlecats: Tales of Valderia Vol. 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Must read for all Battlecats fans","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"battlecats-tales-of-valderia-vol-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:13:35","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:13:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206753","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206719,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2021-08-11 19:57:45","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-11 18:57:45","post_content":"

With the release of Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? Graphic novel today, we are so delighted to be joined by the very talented co-writer and artist Eric Powell.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Hi Eric, thank you for sitting and chatting with us today. We are so happy that we can do this; we have been fans of your work for a very long time. We are so excited to chat with you about your new graphic novel with Harold Schechter.<\/span><\/p>\n

How would you describe Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At its core I guess I\u2019d have to say it\u2019s a period piece about a family steeped in madness. But there are a lot of angles to this book. We examine the distorted inner workings of Gein\u2019s fantasy world, and how the sterilized 1950s America dealt with these almost inconceivable crimes, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How did the collaboration with Harold Schechter come about?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been a long time fan of his. And was very aware of his book\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. The best and most accurate account of the Gein case. When I got the idea to do a graphic novel on Gein I began to have second thoughts because I didn\u2019t believe I could do anything better than what Harold had already done. But I thought perhaps Harold might want to collaborate on it. Thinking he had probably come up with more material and insights since working on\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. I reached out through his agent and had little hope he would respond. In which case I would just move on to another project. But luckily it turns out that Harold is a huge comic fan and was really excited about the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What was it like to write with Harold?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Great. He\u2019s a super generous and unselfish collaborator. He also came up with perspectives that I would have never dreamed of. It was a very positive experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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On average, how long did it take you to create a page of art for the graphic novel?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It depended on the page. And the way I worked on the book, I can\u2019t even really say how long an individual page took. I did pretty extensive story layouts to make sure it was flowing well, and those were done in chunks. I do know I was inking a minimum of 2-3 pages a day when that part of the process came about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you started work on this graphic novel, how much did you know about Eddie Gein?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wouldn't say I was an expert, but I was pretty knowledgeable. That didn\u2019t really prepare me for the experience of completely immersing myself in this part of history, though. I found out pretty quickly the difference between working in fiction and non-fiction. Fact checking and research really add a lot of complexity to the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Was there a time when you were creating the art for the graphic novel that you found it difficult to create the art?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are projects I\u2019ve done where I found it difficult to portray the subject matter.\u00a0Big Man Plans\u00a0for example was a hard book to draw. I got pretty depressed at times. But the kind of analytical approach Harold and I took with this book made it not too difficult to tackle. We didn\u2019t set out to make a grotesque book. Although it\u2019s impossible not to be grotesque at moments when telling this story. But we wanted it to be more of a psychological horror.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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During the process of creating this graphic novel, have your thoughts about Eddie Gein changed?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, a little. While his crimes are unforgivable, I always had a bit of sympathy for what he went through in life that turned him into the ghoul of Plainfield. However, I found myself having slightly less sympathy for him as I did more research. He never acknowledged or showed remorse for his crimes. He always claimed ignorance or tried to pass blame. It\u2019s hard to find anything redeeming in that. I see him as an unredeemable pathetic and pitiable figure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Any message for the ComicBuzz readers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you enjoy true crime, dark history and horror, I hope you check out \u201cDid You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?\u201d!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to say a big thank you to Eric for taking the time to chat with us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic
<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> 10th August 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pizza and Taco are two of the most excitable party food best friends you would ever find! They both enjoy water slides, having fun with their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger, going all out for a party - and now they have decided to create a comic book together! Only trouble is - they can\u2019t agree on whose ideas are better?!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 return for a third time as they go about creating their very own superhero comic. However they can\u2019t seem to agree on which direction to take with both the story and artwork. Taco is very talented at art, but has perhaps over done it when it comes to his very muscly character design. Whereas Pizza has gone all out on his super-incredible superhero alter ego. Just what will these two fast food friends do in order to make this comic happen?!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 comic series is perfect for young readers that are just starting out on their first chapter books. With cute and funny illustrations, full of imagination and laughs. The story is simple but still interesting for young readers so it should hold their attention. The chapters are short, but are useful for young readers that are just starting out on reading chapter books on their own. There is also some fun to be had for the adults that may read these stories for their kids, as the imagery alone is amusing. I mean what other book are you going to read that has pizza and taco characters acting like kids? It\u2019s certainly an amusing book to bring up with the other parents at the school gate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 series is created by author and illustrator Stephen Shanskan. Based in Minneapolis, Stephen\u2019s life has always been focused on educating kids as he began his career as an early childhood educator. Since then he has also published over a dozen children's books, including \u2018A Dog is a Dog\u2019, \u2018Three Triceratops Tuff\u2019 and \u2018Punk Skunks\u2019. With \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 being his first graphic novel series. You can check out all of his books over on his website below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephenshaskan.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!\u2019 will be available to buy both on Kindle and Physical release on the 10th August. Follow the link below to order online, or call into your local bookshop to place your pre-order.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/series\/PIZ\/pizza-and-taco<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By: <\/strong>Curt Pires<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Dee Cunniffe<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Micah Myers<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Format: <\/strong>Digital, Print<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed By:<\/strong> comiXology, Dark Horse Comics<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Adam and Madison find themselves on the run, after they are left fighting for their lives against Madisons\u2019 mothers\u2019 \u2018scumbag boyfriend\u2019. As they make their escape, knowing they would be locked up if the authorities were ever to find them. Their car is suddenly struck by a flying purple comet. Just like before, upon touching this ominous object the teens are gifted with immense powers. From super strength to invulnerability, however its not long before a wannabe Nick Fury tracks them down. Can our original gang of super powered YOUTHs from Volume 1 save the day, or are they all destined to be incinerated?<\/span><\/p>\n

Season Two kicks off with a new set of characters, as we meet a trio of outcast teens from troubled backgrounds. Following on with the similar trend of broken families, drug use, abandonment and hormonal teens, season two of YOUTHs follows a very similar trend to what we saw in Volume 1. All of which is taking place not long after Volume 1 ended. It\u2019s certainly full of action, violence, sex driven teens and bullying. The most intriguing character of them all however, has to be our very own knock-off Nick Fury.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This high ranking, special forces agent is on the constant prowl of tracking down these super-powered teens. Given just a short amount of time, he even acquired weapons that were capable of taking down these anti-hero Youths. Not only that, but he even bragged about taking down Gods. Who does the guy think he is and where is his spin off series? Apart from this guy, we have to return to our original duo of Frank and River. If you want to see more of these two, then you are just going to have to read the very last issue. There are far too many spoilers, to even mention what happens there.<\/span><\/p>\n

As it stands, YOUTH was a pretty interesting series. It had taken similar elements and plots from the likes of Marvel and Misfits. However it certainly was a lot more violent and bloody than what I was expecting, it would also make a good TV series. Which luckily for us, it is currently in the works with backing from Amazon Prime Video. Given enough advertising and promotion, this could be the next big thing for people that have enjoyed The Boys and Umbrella Academy. However I could easily see this comic series expanding, but as it stands I think this is the last we will see of them until the TV series hits screens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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YOUTH was co created by author Curt Pires and illustrator Alex Diotto. Curt has had a very successful career as of late, as five out of his eight creator owned properties are now in development for TV and film, including YOUTH which has been licensed for Amazon Prime Video. The artwork is quite striking in a way that kind of reminds me of the rough sketches that are used for a storyboard during filming so everyone has an idea of how it will be shot. Some of the panels are quite crude at times, especially when it comes to facial expressions but it still manages to get the point & emotions across to the reader. This series doesn\u2019t need to rely on pretty drawings and perfect outlines, the story is more than enough to carry this through. Where it excels is in the scenarios it depicts, the chaos, car chases, drug filled parties, horny teens making out and exploiting heads! It is honestly a wild ride for a comic and its no surprise that it has been picked up for a live action series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the entire web series right here, as there is no release date as of yet for the printed edition from Dark Horse Comics : https:\/\/www.comixology.com\/Youth-comiXology-Originals\/comics-series\/144634?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz<\/a>.
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Overall:<\/strong><\/span> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Created By:<\/strong> Mark London<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By:<\/strong> Mark London, Ben Goldsmith<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz, Mauricio Villarreal, Michael Camelo, Atagun Ilhan, Daniel Jimeno<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Tekino, Alejandro Giraldo, Maria Santaolalla, Julian Gonzalez, Jonathan Prada<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Mad Cave Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> Available now<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The history of Valderia has been wrought with wars and violence for so long. With evil encroaching upon the Pridelands from every corner, each King has fought his own battles in order to both improve the lives of its citizens, and ultimately - keep them safe. This collection of \u2018Tales of Valderia\u2019, recounts the history of leadership starting from Eramad I down through his successors and the creation of the Battlecats. With a look back on the feline history and the great dangers that rose against them. As well as an in depth look into the Gods, lands, fractions and legendary heroes that sculpted the Vaderia of today. A must read for all Battlecats fans!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Battlecats: Tales of Valderia\u2019 is a collection of the four part mini series that revolved around the history of Valderia. These issues all dealt with the Eramad dynasty and the Battlecats. Issue One followed King Eramad I as he mourned the loss of the great General Sai and gave birth to the idea of a group of felines to protect the nation. Following that we lead onto King Eramad II, who doubted his leadership so much that he exiled himself and left the country to the very capable fans of the nations most loved individual - the Great Goadar. Moving on, we meet a very young Kelthan as he is escorted to the White Marsh Islands by Natharien, to begin his training. From which Kelthan meets Valadar for the first time, when he was leader of the Battlecats and a trusted ally to the King. And lastly we have a story on Valadar, not long after he parted ways at the White Marsh Islands. As ordered by his King, he returns to his homeland of Blackstone and is disgusted by the carry on of his people. He becomes agitated and furious by their actions, making him an ideal target for the shrouded form of Myrthalen to make her move. Also included is the 2019 Halloween Comicfest Special, which recounted the battle between the former Battlecats led by Valadar and an unknown dark force that had taken hold of the people of Healer\u2019s Edge in Arkhovia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is so much going on in this series, that it\u2019s great to get a compiled mini series and guide such as this, to help expand our knowledge of the World we have been reading about for so long. The detailed maps, backgrounds on the Eramad lineage and even artwork for the Gods & Moon Warriors has been a great inclusion, alongside the backstories. It\u2019s well worth picking up this compiled volume if you are indeed a massive Battlecats fan. I mean who isn\u2019t at this stage?!<\/span><\/p>\n

Available to buy now in the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/product\/battlecats-tales-of-valderia-vol-1\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall: <\/strong>9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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With the release of Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? Graphic novel today, we are so delighted to be joined by the very talented co-writer and artist Eric Powell.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Hi Eric, thank you for sitting and chatting with us today. We are so happy that we can do this; we have been fans of your work for a very long time. We are so excited to chat with you about your new graphic novel with Harold Schechter.<\/span><\/p>\n

How would you describe Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At its core I guess I\u2019d have to say it\u2019s a period piece about a family steeped in madness. But there are a lot of angles to this book. We examine the distorted inner workings of Gein\u2019s fantasy world, and how the sterilized 1950s America dealt with these almost inconceivable crimes, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

How did the collaboration with Harold Schechter come about?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been a long time fan of his. And was very aware of his book\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. The best and most accurate account of the Gein case. When I got the idea to do a graphic novel on Gein I began to have second thoughts because I didn\u2019t believe I could do anything better than what Harold had already done. But I thought perhaps Harold might want to collaborate on it. Thinking he had probably come up with more material and insights since working on\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. I reached out through his agent and had little hope he would respond. In which case I would just move on to another project. But luckily it turns out that Harold is a huge comic fan and was really excited about the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What was it like to write with Harold?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Great. He\u2019s a super generous and unselfish collaborator. He also came up with perspectives that I would have never dreamed of. It was a very positive experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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On average, how long did it take you to create a page of art for the graphic novel?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It depended on the page. And the way I worked on the book, I can\u2019t even really say how long an individual page took. I did pretty extensive story layouts to make sure it was flowing well, and those were done in chunks. I do know I was inking a minimum of 2-3 pages a day when that part of the process came about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you started work on this graphic novel, how much did you know about Eddie Gein?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wouldn't say I was an expert, but I was pretty knowledgeable. That didn\u2019t really prepare me for the experience of completely immersing myself in this part of history, though. I found out pretty quickly the difference between working in fiction and non-fiction. Fact checking and research really add a lot of complexity to the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Was there a time when you were creating the art for the graphic novel that you found it difficult to create the art?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are projects I\u2019ve done where I found it difficult to portray the subject matter.\u00a0Big Man Plans\u00a0for example was a hard book to draw. I got pretty depressed at times. But the kind of analytical approach Harold and I took with this book made it not too difficult to tackle. We didn\u2019t set out to make a grotesque book. Although it\u2019s impossible not to be grotesque at moments when telling this story. But we wanted it to be more of a psychological horror.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

During the process of creating this graphic novel, have your thoughts about Eddie Gein changed?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, a little. While his crimes are unforgivable, I always had a bit of sympathy for what he went through in life that turned him into the ghoul of Plainfield. However, I found myself having slightly less sympathy for him as I did more research. He never acknowledged or showed remorse for his crimes. He always claimed ignorance or tried to pass blame. It\u2019s hard to find anything redeeming in that. I see him as an unredeemable pathetic and pitiable figure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Any message for the ComicBuzz readers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you enjoy true crime, dark history and horror, I hope you check out \u201cDid You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?\u201d!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to say a big thank you to Eric for taking the time to chat with us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic
<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> 10th August 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pizza and Taco are two of the most excitable party food best friends you would ever find! They both enjoy water slides, having fun with their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger, going all out for a party - and now they have decided to create a comic book together! Only trouble is - they can\u2019t agree on whose ideas are better?!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 return for a third time as they go about creating their very own superhero comic. However they can\u2019t seem to agree on which direction to take with both the story and artwork. Taco is very talented at art, but has perhaps over done it when it comes to his very muscly character design. Whereas Pizza has gone all out on his super-incredible superhero alter ego. Just what will these two fast food friends do in order to make this comic happen?!<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 comic series is perfect for young readers that are just starting out on their first chapter books. With cute and funny illustrations, full of imagination and laughs. The story is simple but still interesting for young readers so it should hold their attention. The chapters are short, but are useful for young readers that are just starting out on reading chapter books on their own. There is also some fun to be had for the adults that may read these stories for their kids, as the imagery alone is amusing. I mean what other book are you going to read that has pizza and taco characters acting like kids? It\u2019s certainly an amusing book to bring up with the other parents at the school gate.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 series is created by author and illustrator Stephen Shanskan. Based in Minneapolis, Stephen\u2019s life has always been focused on educating kids as he began his career as an early childhood educator. Since then he has also published over a dozen children's books, including \u2018A Dog is a Dog\u2019, \u2018Three Triceratops Tuff\u2019 and \u2018Punk Skunks\u2019. With \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 being his first graphic novel series. You can check out all of his books over on his website below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephenshaskan.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!\u2019 will be available to buy both on Kindle and Physical release on the 10th August. Follow the link below to order online, or call into your local bookshop to place your pre-order.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/series\/PIZ\/pizza-and-taco<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By: <\/strong>Curt Pires<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Dee Cunniffe<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Micah Myers<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Format: <\/strong>Digital, Print<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed By:<\/strong> comiXology, Dark Horse Comics<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adam and Madison find themselves on the run, after they are left fighting for their lives against Madisons\u2019 mothers\u2019 \u2018scumbag boyfriend\u2019. As they make their escape, knowing they would be locked up if the authorities were ever to find them. Their car is suddenly struck by a flying purple comet. Just like before, upon touching this ominous object the teens are gifted with immense powers. From super strength to invulnerability, however its not long before a wannabe Nick Fury tracks them down. Can our original gang of super powered YOUTHs from Volume 1 save the day, or are they all destined to be incinerated?<\/span><\/p>\n

Season Two kicks off with a new set of characters, as we meet a trio of outcast teens from troubled backgrounds. Following on with the similar trend of broken families, drug use, abandonment and hormonal teens, season two of YOUTHs follows a very similar trend to what we saw in Volume 1. All of which is taking place not long after Volume 1 ended. It\u2019s certainly full of action, violence, sex driven teens and bullying. The most intriguing character of them all however, has to be our very own knock-off Nick Fury.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This high ranking, special forces agent is on the constant prowl of tracking down these super-powered teens. Given just a short amount of time, he even acquired weapons that were capable of taking down these anti-hero Youths. Not only that, but he even bragged about taking down Gods. Who does the guy think he is and where is his spin off series? Apart from this guy, we have to return to our original duo of Frank and River. If you want to see more of these two, then you are just going to have to read the very last issue. There are far too many spoilers, to even mention what happens there.<\/span><\/p>\n

As it stands, YOUTH was a pretty interesting series. It had taken similar elements and plots from the likes of Marvel and Misfits. However it certainly was a lot more violent and bloody than what I was expecting, it would also make a good TV series. Which luckily for us, it is currently in the works with backing from Amazon Prime Video. Given enough advertising and promotion, this could be the next big thing for people that have enjoyed The Boys and Umbrella Academy. However I could easily see this comic series expanding, but as it stands I think this is the last we will see of them until the TV series hits screens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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YOUTH was co created by author Curt Pires and illustrator Alex Diotto. Curt has had a very successful career as of late, as five out of his eight creator owned properties are now in development for TV and film, including YOUTH which has been licensed for Amazon Prime Video. The artwork is quite striking in a way that kind of reminds me of the rough sketches that are used for a storyboard during filming so everyone has an idea of how it will be shot. Some of the panels are quite crude at times, especially when it comes to facial expressions but it still manages to get the point & emotions across to the reader. This series doesn\u2019t need to rely on pretty drawings and perfect outlines, the story is more than enough to carry this through. Where it excels is in the scenarios it depicts, the chaos, car chases, drug filled parties, horny teens making out and exploiting heads! It is honestly a wild ride for a comic and its no surprise that it has been picked up for a live action series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the entire web series right here, as there is no release date as of yet for the printed edition from Dark Horse Comics : https:\/\/www.comixology.com\/Youth-comiXology-Originals\/comics-series\/144634?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz<\/a>.
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Overall:<\/strong><\/span> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Alice in Leatherland #2 - #5 Review","post_excerpt":"Alice is struggling","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"alice-in-leatherland-2-5-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:51:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:51:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206869","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206841,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-31 15:20:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-31 14:20:00","post_content":"Written By:<\/strong> Sophie Escabasse<\/span>\n\nIllustrated By:<\/strong> Sophie Escabasse<\/span>\n\nFormat:<\/strong> Kindle, Paperback<\/span>\n\nPublished By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic<\/span>\n\nRelease Date:<\/strong> 31st August 2021<\/span>\n\nWe return once again to the magical city of Brooklyn, where the young witch-in-training Effie lives with her eccentric Aunts Carolta and Selimene. As the Christmas holidays come to an end, Effie is itching to see her best friend Berrit again back at school. However Berrits attention has been completely focused on her new neighbour and sudden new best friend Garance. Leaving Effie feeling left out and jealous towards the new girl in class.<\/span>\n\nBack in her magical life, Effie gets to meet the fellow witches society of Brooklyn. Who have been lifetime friends of each of her aunts, all from different walks of life with a similar thing in common - they use their powers to help people. Effie becomes involved in a rather unusual case within the community, when serious accidents start becoming more frequent at a certain crossroads. A magical mystery to be solved, one that Effie might be able to help with.<\/span>\n\n\n\nIt is such a joy to see a second book being released in this series, as I thoroughly enjoyed the debut of Witches of Brooklyn. In the first book, we met young Effie. Who had just lost her mother and was more or less dumped on the steps of her \u2018Aunt Selimene\u2019s home by a caseworker. She not only dealt with her mother\u2019s passing, her new surroundings and getting to know her new guardians - but she also discovered magic! Something that has stayed with her ever since and now she gets to meet the fellow witches that live in her area. As Effie is thoroughly welcomed into the society, back in her everyday normal life - things at school aren\u2019t quite going so well. The excitement of Effie being the new girl in school has died off automatically after the Winter break, as a new transfer student has just started in her class. Now all eyes are on Garance, especially Effie\u2019s best friend Berrits\u2019.<\/span>\n\nThis book is filled with excitement, adventure, magic and more! It\u2019s not all purple Lions and moving statues however, as Effie also has to both confront her jealous thoughts if she wants to save her friendship with Berrit and get to know the new girl - that seems to give off an unusual prickling feeling at times. It\u2019s all a part of growing up, as Effie takes on the magical world around her and the challenges of middle school!<\/span>\n\n\n\nThe \u2018Witches of Brooklyn\u2019 series is both written and illustrated by the talented Sophie Escabasse, a French author and illustrator living in Montreal. She has done illustrations for many other books in her career, including Florence Parry Heide and Roxanne Heide Pierce\u2019s Spotlight Club Mysteries series (Albert Whitman); and the Freestyler Funnies series by Tom Easton (Hachette UK).<\/span>\n\n\u2018Witches of Brooklyn: What the Hex?!\u2019 is currently available for pre-order online now through the links below. It will also be available in your local book shops from the 31st August, so don\u2019t forget to shop local.<\/span>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/608952\/witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-by-sophie-escabasse\/<\/a>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Witches of Brooklyn: What The Hex?! 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This however is just a cover up for her true intentions, as in reality she is researching occultism. This will tie in to her family history and the steps needed for her initiation into her family's religious sect. Perhaps its just by chance, but the professors and leading occult members to which she has encountered are now under attack. Mysterious as it may sound, each of them have suffered debilitating mental attacks that either kill them or leave them unconscious. The connection between each of these incidents is the use of a computer connected to the internet. Just how is Aiko and her family connected to these attacks and what exactly is the Esoteric Group?<\/span>\n\n\n\nThis story takes place between France and Japan, as Aiko is studying the numerous occults through the centuries in preparations for her future role in the family sect. Although at times it was rather difficult to keep following the plot, it was still a good read. It reminded me in a way of The Da Vinci Code, which was the last book I read that dealt with any religious mysteries or corruptions. Whilst reading this story, I felt like this would have made a better live action TV series than a book. Simply for the amount of action that was going on, as well as the corruption, murders and detective work being carried on by the French police. It has all the makings of a decent live action adaptation.<\/span>\n\n\u2018Gamma Draconis\u2019 was visually brought to life by Eldo Yoshimizu, the creator of epic Yakuza manga \u2018Ryuko\u2019. Bringing back a style of illustration that I haven\u2019t seen in some time, with glimpses of similarities from mangas that came out from the early 2000\u2019s including Nana. The story for Gamma Draconis was created by Benoist Simmat, a French author, journalist and wine critic.<\/span>\n\n\n\nFor many, they may not enjoy this series as it is a tad niche. But for others, this will be a joy to own and pick from their book shelves for many years to come. It has intrigue, corruption, mystery, black magic and a search for eternal life. Throw in some unexpected plot twists and some interesting religious history, and you have a solid book right there. However it does have its downfalls, and that lies in the storytelling. Confusion sets in as the pace of the story becomes muddled, due to it being very dialogue heavy. The artwork tends to outshine the story on many occasions and I found it to be a story that even if you sat down and read it all in one sitting - it can be just as overwhelming, even if you managed to space it out.<\/span>\n\nThis is definitely a series that is best suited towards fans of Dan Brown.<\/span>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Gamma Draconis Vol.1 Review","post_excerpt":"From London to Tokyo","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"gamma-draconis-vol-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:02:07","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:02:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206829","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206802,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-23 15:44:07","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-23 14:44:07","post_content":"

Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Sonneveld<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Pablo Verdugo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Jose Exp\u00f3sito<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Justin Birch<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By: <\/strong>Pablo Verdugo<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By: <\/strong>Mad Cave Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

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Two garbage men are about to have one hell of a day! As a murderous cult consisting of the entertainment industry's elite, are out to kill them. James and Billy take a detour from their normal everyday route, when they come under attack by a biplane, try to control a wildfire, fight off a giant robot and wade their way through the sewers only to be set upon by a famous magician & their drag wearing alligator. And that isn\u2019t the end of it either. They certainly need to have a sit down with their trade union after their shift ends - if they survive it?!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Well Mad Cave Studios has never failed to publish anything less that interesting. Now we have all known Hollywood to be the place where dreams come through and movies are being filmed left, right and centre! Movie stars reside in their big ass mansions in the Hills and normal folk still continue about their everyday lives. That includes our local garbage men, who have found themselves in a spot of bother when they unknowingly end up in the bad books of Hollywood\u2019s most influential exec. With a cast of crazy individuals that make up the secretive Privy Council, some unrealistic chaos and many near death interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

All under the \u2018control\u2019 of the head of the Privy council - Papa. Also known as the elusive King of Hollywood \u2018Mr. Grapevine\u2019. A disillusioned individual, who dresses like Vincent Van Ghoul from Scooby Doo, who has blackmail on all of the important people in the city. The members of his council soon dwindled through some explosive endings, all of the individuals involved each had their own quirk. However the one character that stood out was Blah-Blah, also known as Talk-Show Queen Miss Opez. Man her backstory was tragic! Although \u2018Papa\u2019 set up her career and a marriage that secured her acceptance into the entertainment industry, she was just as driven as him and held so much resentment towards the man in the end. That arc alone was enough just to read this series. I\u2019m unsure if there will be more issues, as this collected release is marked down as a Volume 1.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hollywood Trash was created by Stephen Sonneveld, an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Bleacher Report, MAD and ProWrestling Illustrated. Stephen currently writes and performs audio dramas for the Chicago-based radio program \u201cThe Don\u2019t Call Me Sweetheart! Show\u201d. While Pablo Verdugo is behind the illustrations, which captivated the crazy action that was taking place in every issue. He is also the creator behind webcomic - Cat Knight<\/span> (<\/span>https:\/\/tapas.io\/episode\/1661212<\/a>). His work has also been published by IDW Publishing, ActionLab, Cloud9 Comics and Winter City Productions. With Mad Cave Studios handing this release. You can buy it online now through the link below, or in your local book store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy it now:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/product\/hollywood-trash-trade-paperback\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Created By:<\/strong> Mark London<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By:<\/strong> Mark London, Ben Goldsmith<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz, Mauricio Villarreal, Michael Camelo, Atagun Ilhan, Daniel Jimeno<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Tekino, Alejandro Giraldo, Maria Santaolalla, Julian Gonzalez, Jonathan Prada<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Mad Cave Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> Available now<\/span><\/p>\n

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The history of Valderia has been wrought with wars and violence for so long. With evil encroaching upon the Pridelands from every corner, each King has fought his own battles in order to both improve the lives of its citizens, and ultimately - keep them safe. This collection of \u2018Tales of Valderia\u2019, recounts the history of leadership starting from Eramad I down through his successors and the creation of the Battlecats. With a look back on the feline history and the great dangers that rose against them. As well as an in depth look into the Gods, lands, fractions and legendary heroes that sculpted the Vaderia of today. A must read for all Battlecats fans!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Battlecats: Tales of Valderia\u2019 is a collection of the four part mini series that revolved around the history of Valderia. These issues all dealt with the Eramad dynasty and the Battlecats. Issue One followed King Eramad I as he mourned the loss of the great General Sai and gave birth to the idea of a group of felines to protect the nation. Following that we lead onto King Eramad II, who doubted his leadership so much that he exiled himself and left the country to the very capable fans of the nations most loved individual - the Great Goadar. Moving on, we meet a very young Kelthan as he is escorted to the White Marsh Islands by Natharien, to begin his training. From which Kelthan meets Valadar for the first time, when he was leader of the Battlecats and a trusted ally to the King. And lastly we have a story on Valadar, not long after he parted ways at the White Marsh Islands. As ordered by his King, he returns to his homeland of Blackstone and is disgusted by the carry on of his people. He becomes agitated and furious by their actions, making him an ideal target for the shrouded form of Myrthalen to make her move. Also included is the 2019 Halloween Comicfest Special, which recounted the battle between the former Battlecats led by Valadar and an unknown dark force that had taken hold of the people of Healer\u2019s Edge in Arkhovia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is so much going on in this series, that it\u2019s great to get a compiled mini series and guide such as this, to help expand our knowledge of the World we have been reading about for so long. The detailed maps, backgrounds on the Eramad lineage and even artwork for the Gods & Moon Warriors has been a great inclusion, alongside the backstories. It\u2019s well worth picking up this compiled volume if you are indeed a massive Battlecats fan. I mean who isn\u2019t at this stage?!<\/span><\/p>\n

Available to buy now in the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/product\/battlecats-tales-of-valderia-vol-1\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall: <\/strong>9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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With the release of Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? Graphic novel today, we are so delighted to be joined by the very talented co-writer and artist Eric Powell.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi Eric, thank you for sitting and chatting with us today. We are so happy that we can do this; we have been fans of your work for a very long time. We are so excited to chat with you about your new graphic novel with Harold Schechter.<\/span><\/p>\n

How would you describe Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At its core I guess I\u2019d have to say it\u2019s a period piece about a family steeped in madness. But there are a lot of angles to this book. We examine the distorted inner workings of Gein\u2019s fantasy world, and how the sterilized 1950s America dealt with these almost inconceivable crimes, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How did the collaboration with Harold Schechter come about?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been a long time fan of his. And was very aware of his book\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. The best and most accurate account of the Gein case. When I got the idea to do a graphic novel on Gein I began to have second thoughts because I didn\u2019t believe I could do anything better than what Harold had already done. But I thought perhaps Harold might want to collaborate on it. Thinking he had probably come up with more material and insights since working on\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. I reached out through his agent and had little hope he would respond. In which case I would just move on to another project. But luckily it turns out that Harold is a huge comic fan and was really excited about the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What was it like to write with Harold?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Great. He\u2019s a super generous and unselfish collaborator. He also came up with perspectives that I would have never dreamed of. It was a very positive experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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On average, how long did it take you to create a page of art for the graphic novel?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It depended on the page. And the way I worked on the book, I can\u2019t even really say how long an individual page took. I did pretty extensive story layouts to make sure it was flowing well, and those were done in chunks. I do know I was inking a minimum of 2-3 pages a day when that part of the process came about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you started work on this graphic novel, how much did you know about Eddie Gein?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wouldn't say I was an expert, but I was pretty knowledgeable. That didn\u2019t really prepare me for the experience of completely immersing myself in this part of history, though. I found out pretty quickly the difference between working in fiction and non-fiction. Fact checking and research really add a lot of complexity to the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Was there a time when you were creating the art for the graphic novel that you found it difficult to create the art?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are projects I\u2019ve done where I found it difficult to portray the subject matter.\u00a0Big Man Plans\u00a0for example was a hard book to draw. I got pretty depressed at times. But the kind of analytical approach Harold and I took with this book made it not too difficult to tackle. We didn\u2019t set out to make a grotesque book. Although it\u2019s impossible not to be grotesque at moments when telling this story. But we wanted it to be more of a psychological horror.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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During the process of creating this graphic novel, have your thoughts about Eddie Gein changed?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, a little. While his crimes are unforgivable, I always had a bit of sympathy for what he went through in life that turned him into the ghoul of Plainfield. However, I found myself having slightly less sympathy for him as I did more research. He never acknowledged or showed remorse for his crimes. He always claimed ignorance or tried to pass blame. It\u2019s hard to find anything redeeming in that. I see him as an unredeemable pathetic and pitiable figure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Any message for the ComicBuzz readers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you enjoy true crime, dark history and horror, I hope you check out \u201cDid You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?\u201d!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to say a big thank you to Eric for taking the time to chat with us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic
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Release Date:<\/strong> 10th August 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pizza and Taco are two of the most excitable party food best friends you would ever find! They both enjoy water slides, having fun with their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger, going all out for a party - and now they have decided to create a comic book together! Only trouble is - they can\u2019t agree on whose ideas are better?!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 return for a third time as they go about creating their very own superhero comic. However they can\u2019t seem to agree on which direction to take with both the story and artwork. Taco is very talented at art, but has perhaps over done it when it comes to his very muscly character design. Whereas Pizza has gone all out on his super-incredible superhero alter ego. Just what will these two fast food friends do in order to make this comic happen?!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 comic series is perfect for young readers that are just starting out on their first chapter books. With cute and funny illustrations, full of imagination and laughs. The story is simple but still interesting for young readers so it should hold their attention. The chapters are short, but are useful for young readers that are just starting out on reading chapter books on their own. There is also some fun to be had for the adults that may read these stories for their kids, as the imagery alone is amusing. I mean what other book are you going to read that has pizza and taco characters acting like kids? It\u2019s certainly an amusing book to bring up with the other parents at the school gate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 series is created by author and illustrator Stephen Shanskan. Based in Minneapolis, Stephen\u2019s life has always been focused on educating kids as he began his career as an early childhood educator. Since then he has also published over a dozen children's books, including \u2018A Dog is a Dog\u2019, \u2018Three Triceratops Tuff\u2019 and \u2018Punk Skunks\u2019. With \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 being his first graphic novel series. You can check out all of his books over on his website below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephenshaskan.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2018Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!\u2019 will be available to buy both on Kindle and Physical release on the 10th August. Follow the link below to order online, or call into your local bookshop to place your pre-order.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/series\/PIZ\/pizza-and-taco<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic! Review","post_excerpt":"Pizza and Taco return","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"pizza-and-taco-super-awesome-comic-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:18:18","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:18:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206706","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206696,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-09 18:21:57","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-09 17:21:57","post_content":"

Written By: <\/strong>Curt Pires<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Dee Cunniffe<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Micah Myers<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Format: <\/strong>Digital, Print<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed By:<\/strong> comiXology, Dark Horse Comics<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adam and Madison find themselves on the run, after they are left fighting for their lives against Madisons\u2019 mothers\u2019 \u2018scumbag boyfriend\u2019. As they make their escape, knowing they would be locked up if the authorities were ever to find them. Their car is suddenly struck by a flying purple comet. Just like before, upon touching this ominous object the teens are gifted with immense powers. From super strength to invulnerability, however its not long before a wannabe Nick Fury tracks them down. Can our original gang of super powered YOUTHs from Volume 1 save the day, or are they all destined to be incinerated?<\/span><\/p>\n

Season Two kicks off with a new set of characters, as we meet a trio of outcast teens from troubled backgrounds. Following on with the similar trend of broken families, drug use, abandonment and hormonal teens, season two of YOUTHs follows a very similar trend to what we saw in Volume 1. All of which is taking place not long after Volume 1 ended. It\u2019s certainly full of action, violence, sex driven teens and bullying. The most intriguing character of them all however, has to be our very own knock-off Nick Fury.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This high ranking, special forces agent is on the constant prowl of tracking down these super-powered teens. Given just a short amount of time, he even acquired weapons that were capable of taking down these anti-hero Youths. Not only that, but he even bragged about taking down Gods. Who does the guy think he is and where is his spin off series? Apart from this guy, we have to return to our original duo of Frank and River. If you want to see more of these two, then you are just going to have to read the very last issue. There are far too many spoilers, to even mention what happens there.<\/span><\/p>\n

As it stands, YOUTH was a pretty interesting series. It had taken similar elements and plots from the likes of Marvel and Misfits. However it certainly was a lot more violent and bloody than what I was expecting, it would also make a good TV series. Which luckily for us, it is currently in the works with backing from Amazon Prime Video. Given enough advertising and promotion, this could be the next big thing for people that have enjoyed The Boys and Umbrella Academy. However I could easily see this comic series expanding, but as it stands I think this is the last we will see of them until the TV series hits screens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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YOUTH was co created by author Curt Pires and illustrator Alex Diotto. Curt has had a very successful career as of late, as five out of his eight creator owned properties are now in development for TV and film, including YOUTH which has been licensed for Amazon Prime Video. The artwork is quite striking in a way that kind of reminds me of the rough sketches that are used for a storyboard during filming so everyone has an idea of how it will be shot. Some of the panels are quite crude at times, especially when it comes to facial expressions but it still manages to get the point & emotions across to the reader. This series doesn\u2019t need to rely on pretty drawings and perfect outlines, the story is more than enough to carry this through. Where it excels is in the scenarios it depicts, the chaos, car chases, drug filled parties, horny teens making out and exploiting heads! It is honestly a wild ride for a comic and its no surprise that it has been picked up for a live action series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the entire web series right here, as there is no release date as of yet for the printed edition from Dark Horse Comics : https:\/\/www.comixology.com\/Youth-comiXology-Originals\/comics-series\/144634?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz<\/a>.
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Overall:<\/strong><\/span> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Created By:<\/strong> Iolanda Zanfardino & Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By:<\/strong> Iolanda Zanfardino<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Black Mask Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> #5 Finale is out now<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice is struggling to find where she belongs, not just in the big city of San Francisco but also as a newly single woman, looking to find love once more. All the while, her former book illustrator Robin is confident in her ability to hook up with anyone. However she is adamant to never get involved in a committed relationship. Through various encounters, failed dates and some self discovery - can these two fireflies find someone that will make them glow again? <\/em><\/span>From the creative team of Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli, comes Alice in Leatherland!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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This was such a sweet and kinky fairytale-esque series that follows a woman named Alice as she takes one giant leap into the Wondrous Land of San Francisco! Now far from her home in Yosemite, Alice is now in the big city. Full of people with big personalities, a daunting dating scene, an expensive living situation and her chance to fully accept and explore her own sexual journey. With plenty of LGBTQ+ people living in San Fran, it\u2019s a wide dating pool out there to explore. With a helping hand and some guidance from her new housemates, Alice eventually just dives right in. All the while struggling with a writer's block on her current book, one that will inevitably reflect her own experiences in SF.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Then we have her illustrator Robin, a woman that avoids commitment, is out there to satisfy herself and who also has a strict set of rules when it comes to hooking up. Although the pair have known one another for some time now, starting back in Yosemite. They have never hooked up, it\u2019s when they both move and go their separate ways in San Fran do the two start to fall for one another. As though fate and the city are pulling them together. It\u2019s through seeing how Alice begins to evolve in the big city, through her new job, attitude, dating profile and sexy new look - does it hit Robin that she will do anything now to be her Prince Charming. Robin goes through her own metamorphosis, most of which is mentally as she reflects on her lifestyle and commitment choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice in Leatherland is brought to us by real-life creative couple Iolanda Zanfardino (writer) and Elisa Romboli (artist) while they were in a pandemic lockdown together. Having found the time to sit down and work on a comic book mini series together at long last, they created this diverse, modern romantic comedy that is bound to make a splash in the comic book industry. \u2018Alice in Leatherland\u2019 is being published by Black Mask Studios, the Los Angeles based indie publishing company. Who has previously published the following acclaimed titles; Calexit, Black, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, Loud, and Destiny, NY. You can buy the single issues of Alice in Leatherland right now, or you can wait just a few more months for the compiled trade paperback collecting the entire series to be released on the 3rd November.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n

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As the Christmas holidays come to an end, Effie is itching to see her best friend Berrit again back at school. However Berrits attention has been completely focused on her new neighbour and sudden new best friend Garance. Leaving Effie feeling left out and jealous towards the new girl in class.<\/span>\n\nBack in her magical life, Effie gets to meet the fellow witches society of Brooklyn. Who have been lifetime friends of each of her aunts, all from different walks of life with a similar thing in common - they use their powers to help people. Effie becomes involved in a rather unusual case within the community, when serious accidents start becoming more frequent at a certain crossroads. A magical mystery to be solved, one that Effie might be able to help with.<\/span>\n\n\n\nIt is such a joy to see a second book being released in this series, as I thoroughly enjoyed the debut of Witches of Brooklyn. In the first book, we met young Effie. Who had just lost her mother and was more or less dumped on the steps of her \u2018Aunt Selimene\u2019s home by a caseworker. She not only dealt with her mother\u2019s passing, her new surroundings and getting to know her new guardians - but she also discovered magic! Something that has stayed with her ever since and now she gets to meet the fellow witches that live in her area. As Effie is thoroughly welcomed into the society, back in her everyday normal life - things at school aren\u2019t quite going so well. The excitement of Effie being the new girl in school has died off automatically after the Winter break, as a new transfer student has just started in her class. Now all eyes are on Garance, especially Effie\u2019s best friend Berrits\u2019.<\/span>\n\nThis book is filled with excitement, adventure, magic and more! It\u2019s not all purple Lions and moving statues however, as Effie also has to both confront her jealous thoughts if she wants to save her friendship with Berrit and get to know the new girl - that seems to give off an unusual prickling feeling at times. It\u2019s all a part of growing up, as Effie takes on the magical world around her and the challenges of middle school!<\/span>\n\n\n\nThe \u2018Witches of Brooklyn\u2019 series is both written and illustrated by the talented Sophie Escabasse, a French author and illustrator living in Montreal. She has done illustrations for many other books in her career, including Florence Parry Heide and Roxanne Heide Pierce\u2019s Spotlight Club Mysteries series (Albert Whitman); and the Freestyler Funnies series by Tom Easton (Hachette UK).<\/span>\n\n\u2018Witches of Brooklyn: What the Hex?!\u2019 is currently available for pre-order online now through the links below. It will also be available in your local book shops from the 31st August, so don\u2019t forget to shop local.<\/span>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/608952\/witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-by-sophie-escabasse\/<\/a>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Witches of Brooklyn: What The Hex?! Review","post_excerpt":"From Sophie Escabasse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 01:58:14","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 00:58:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206841","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206829,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-27 19:32:45","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-27 18:32:45","post_content":"Written By:<\/strong> Benoist Simmat<\/span>\n\nIllustrated By:<\/strong> Eldo Yoshimizu<\/span>\n\nFormat:<\/strong> Paperback, Kindle, Comixology<\/span>\n\nPublished By:<\/strong> Titan Comics, Hard Case Crime<\/span>\n\n \n\nAiko Moriyama has been studying religious art at the Sorbonne University of Paris. This however is just a cover up for her true intentions, as in reality she is researching occultism. This will tie in to her family history and the steps needed for her initiation into her family's religious sect. Perhaps its just by chance, but the professors and leading occult members to which she has encountered are now under attack. Mysterious as it may sound, each of them have suffered debilitating mental attacks that either kill them or leave them unconscious. The connection between each of these incidents is the use of a computer connected to the internet. Just how is Aiko and her family connected to these attacks and what exactly is the Esoteric Group?<\/span>\n\n\n\nThis story takes place between France and Japan, as Aiko is studying the numerous occults through the centuries in preparations for her future role in the family sect. Although at times it was rather difficult to keep following the plot, it was still a good read. It reminded me in a way of The Da Vinci Code, which was the last book I read that dealt with any religious mysteries or corruptions. Whilst reading this story, I felt like this would have made a better live action TV series than a book. Simply for the amount of action that was going on, as well as the corruption, murders and detective work being carried on by the French police. It has all the makings of a decent live action adaptation.<\/span>\n\n\u2018Gamma Draconis\u2019 was visually brought to life by Eldo Yoshimizu, the creator of epic Yakuza manga \u2018Ryuko\u2019. Bringing back a style of illustration that I haven\u2019t seen in some time, with glimpses of similarities from mangas that came out from the early 2000\u2019s including Nana. The story for Gamma Draconis was created by Benoist Simmat, a French author, journalist and wine critic.<\/span>\n\n\n\nFor many, they may not enjoy this series as it is a tad niche. But for others, this will be a joy to own and pick from their book shelves for many years to come. It has intrigue, corruption, mystery, black magic and a search for eternal life. Throw in some unexpected plot twists and some interesting religious history, and you have a solid book right there. However it does have its downfalls, and that lies in the storytelling. Confusion sets in as the pace of the story becomes muddled, due to it being very dialogue heavy. The artwork tends to outshine the story on many occasions and I found it to be a story that even if you sat down and read it all in one sitting - it can be just as overwhelming, even if you managed to space it out.<\/span>\n\nThis is definitely a series that is best suited towards fans of Dan Brown.<\/span>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Gamma Draconis Vol.1 Review","post_excerpt":"From London to Tokyo","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"gamma-draconis-vol-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:02:07","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:02:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206829","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206802,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-23 15:44:07","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-23 14:44:07","post_content":"

Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Sonneveld<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Pablo Verdugo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Jose Exp\u00f3sito<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Justin Birch<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By: <\/strong>Pablo Verdugo<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By: <\/strong>Mad Cave Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

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Two garbage men are about to have one hell of a day! As a murderous cult consisting of the entertainment industry's elite, are out to kill them. James and Billy take a detour from their normal everyday route, when they come under attack by a biplane, try to control a wildfire, fight off a giant robot and wade their way through the sewers only to be set upon by a famous magician & their drag wearing alligator. And that isn\u2019t the end of it either. They certainly need to have a sit down with their trade union after their shift ends - if they survive it?!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Well Mad Cave Studios has never failed to publish anything less that interesting. Now we have all known Hollywood to be the place where dreams come through and movies are being filmed left, right and centre! Movie stars reside in their big ass mansions in the Hills and normal folk still continue about their everyday lives. That includes our local garbage men, who have found themselves in a spot of bother when they unknowingly end up in the bad books of Hollywood\u2019s most influential exec. With a cast of crazy individuals that make up the secretive Privy Council, some unrealistic chaos and many near death interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

All under the \u2018control\u2019 of the head of the Privy council - Papa. Also known as the elusive King of Hollywood \u2018Mr. Grapevine\u2019. A disillusioned individual, who dresses like Vincent Van Ghoul from Scooby Doo, who has blackmail on all of the important people in the city. The members of his council soon dwindled through some explosive endings, all of the individuals involved each had their own quirk. However the one character that stood out was Blah-Blah, also known as Talk-Show Queen Miss Opez. Man her backstory was tragic! Although \u2018Papa\u2019 set up her career and a marriage that secured her acceptance into the entertainment industry, she was just as driven as him and held so much resentment towards the man in the end. That arc alone was enough just to read this series. I\u2019m unsure if there will be more issues, as this collected release is marked down as a Volume 1.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hollywood Trash was created by Stephen Sonneveld, an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Bleacher Report, MAD and ProWrestling Illustrated. Stephen currently writes and performs audio dramas for the Chicago-based radio program \u201cThe Don\u2019t Call Me Sweetheart! Show\u201d. While Pablo Verdugo is behind the illustrations, which captivated the crazy action that was taking place in every issue. He is also the creator behind webcomic - Cat Knight<\/span> (<\/span>https:\/\/tapas.io\/episode\/1661212<\/a>). His work has also been published by IDW Publishing, ActionLab, Cloud9 Comics and Winter City Productions. With Mad Cave Studios handing this release. You can buy it online now through the link below, or in your local book store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy it now:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/product\/hollywood-trash-trade-paperback\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Created By:<\/strong> Mark London<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By:<\/strong> Mark London, Ben Goldsmith<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz, Mauricio Villarreal, Michael Camelo, Atagun Ilhan, Daniel Jimeno<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Tekino, Alejandro Giraldo, Maria Santaolalla, Julian Gonzalez, Jonathan Prada<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Mad Cave Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> Available now<\/span><\/p>\n

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The history of Valderia has been wrought with wars and violence for so long. With evil encroaching upon the Pridelands from every corner, each King has fought his own battles in order to both improve the lives of its citizens, and ultimately - keep them safe. This collection of \u2018Tales of Valderia\u2019, recounts the history of leadership starting from Eramad I down through his successors and the creation of the Battlecats. With a look back on the feline history and the great dangers that rose against them. As well as an in depth look into the Gods, lands, fractions and legendary heroes that sculpted the Vaderia of today. A must read for all Battlecats fans!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Battlecats: Tales of Valderia\u2019 is a collection of the four part mini series that revolved around the history of Valderia. These issues all dealt with the Eramad dynasty and the Battlecats. Issue One followed King Eramad I as he mourned the loss of the great General Sai and gave birth to the idea of a group of felines to protect the nation. Following that we lead onto King Eramad II, who doubted his leadership so much that he exiled himself and left the country to the very capable fans of the nations most loved individual - the Great Goadar. Moving on, we meet a very young Kelthan as he is escorted to the White Marsh Islands by Natharien, to begin his training. From which Kelthan meets Valadar for the first time, when he was leader of the Battlecats and a trusted ally to the King. And lastly we have a story on Valadar, not long after he parted ways at the White Marsh Islands. As ordered by his King, he returns to his homeland of Blackstone and is disgusted by the carry on of his people. He becomes agitated and furious by their actions, making him an ideal target for the shrouded form of Myrthalen to make her move. Also included is the 2019 Halloween Comicfest Special, which recounted the battle between the former Battlecats led by Valadar and an unknown dark force that had taken hold of the people of Healer\u2019s Edge in Arkhovia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is so much going on in this series, that it\u2019s great to get a compiled mini series and guide such as this, to help expand our knowledge of the World we have been reading about for so long. The detailed maps, backgrounds on the Eramad lineage and even artwork for the Gods & Moon Warriors has been a great inclusion, alongside the backstories. It\u2019s well worth picking up this compiled volume if you are indeed a massive Battlecats fan. I mean who isn\u2019t at this stage?!<\/span><\/p>\n

Available to buy now in the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/product\/battlecats-tales-of-valderia-vol-1\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall: <\/strong>9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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With the release of Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? Graphic novel today, we are so delighted to be joined by the very talented co-writer and artist Eric Powell.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi Eric, thank you for sitting and chatting with us today. We are so happy that we can do this; we have been fans of your work for a very long time. We are so excited to chat with you about your new graphic novel with Harold Schechter.<\/span><\/p>\n

How would you describe Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At its core I guess I\u2019d have to say it\u2019s a period piece about a family steeped in madness. But there are a lot of angles to this book. We examine the distorted inner workings of Gein\u2019s fantasy world, and how the sterilized 1950s America dealt with these almost inconceivable crimes, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How did the collaboration with Harold Schechter come about?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been a long time fan of his. And was very aware of his book\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. The best and most accurate account of the Gein case. When I got the idea to do a graphic novel on Gein I began to have second thoughts because I didn\u2019t believe I could do anything better than what Harold had already done. But I thought perhaps Harold might want to collaborate on it. Thinking he had probably come up with more material and insights since working on\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. I reached out through his agent and had little hope he would respond. In which case I would just move on to another project. But luckily it turns out that Harold is a huge comic fan and was really excited about the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What was it like to write with Harold?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Great. He\u2019s a super generous and unselfish collaborator. He also came up with perspectives that I would have never dreamed of. It was a very positive experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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On average, how long did it take you to create a page of art for the graphic novel?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It depended on the page. And the way I worked on the book, I can\u2019t even really say how long an individual page took. I did pretty extensive story layouts to make sure it was flowing well, and those were done in chunks. I do know I was inking a minimum of 2-3 pages a day when that part of the process came about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you started work on this graphic novel, how much did you know about Eddie Gein?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wouldn't say I was an expert, but I was pretty knowledgeable. That didn\u2019t really prepare me for the experience of completely immersing myself in this part of history, though. I found out pretty quickly the difference between working in fiction and non-fiction. Fact checking and research really add a lot of complexity to the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Was there a time when you were creating the art for the graphic novel that you found it difficult to create the art?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are projects I\u2019ve done where I found it difficult to portray the subject matter.\u00a0Big Man Plans\u00a0for example was a hard book to draw. I got pretty depressed at times. But the kind of analytical approach Harold and I took with this book made it not too difficult to tackle. We didn\u2019t set out to make a grotesque book. Although it\u2019s impossible not to be grotesque at moments when telling this story. But we wanted it to be more of a psychological horror.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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During the process of creating this graphic novel, have your thoughts about Eddie Gein changed?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, a little. While his crimes are unforgivable, I always had a bit of sympathy for what he went through in life that turned him into the ghoul of Plainfield. However, I found myself having slightly less sympathy for him as I did more research. He never acknowledged or showed remorse for his crimes. He always claimed ignorance or tried to pass blame. It\u2019s hard to find anything redeeming in that. I see him as an unredeemable pathetic and pitiable figure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Any message for the ComicBuzz readers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you enjoy true crime, dark history and horror, I hope you check out \u201cDid You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?\u201d!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to say a big thank you to Eric for taking the time to chat with us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic
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Release Date:<\/strong> 10th August 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pizza and Taco are two of the most excitable party food best friends you would ever find! They both enjoy water slides, having fun with their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger, going all out for a party - and now they have decided to create a comic book together! Only trouble is - they can\u2019t agree on whose ideas are better?!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 return for a third time as they go about creating their very own superhero comic. However they can\u2019t seem to agree on which direction to take with both the story and artwork. Taco is very talented at art, but has perhaps over done it when it comes to his very muscly character design. Whereas Pizza has gone all out on his super-incredible superhero alter ego. Just what will these two fast food friends do in order to make this comic happen?!<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 comic series is perfect for young readers that are just starting out on their first chapter books. With cute and funny illustrations, full of imagination and laughs. The story is simple but still interesting for young readers so it should hold their attention. The chapters are short, but are useful for young readers that are just starting out on reading chapter books on their own. There is also some fun to be had for the adults that may read these stories for their kids, as the imagery alone is amusing. I mean what other book are you going to read that has pizza and taco characters acting like kids? It\u2019s certainly an amusing book to bring up with the other parents at the school gate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 series is created by author and illustrator Stephen Shanskan. Based in Minneapolis, Stephen\u2019s life has always been focused on educating kids as he began his career as an early childhood educator. Since then he has also published over a dozen children's books, including \u2018A Dog is a Dog\u2019, \u2018Three Triceratops Tuff\u2019 and \u2018Punk Skunks\u2019. With \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 being his first graphic novel series. You can check out all of his books over on his website below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephenshaskan.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2018Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!\u2019 will be available to buy both on Kindle and Physical release on the 10th August. Follow the link below to order online, or call into your local bookshop to place your pre-order.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/series\/PIZ\/pizza-and-taco<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By: <\/strong>Curt Pires<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Dee Cunniffe<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Micah Myers<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Format: <\/strong>Digital, Print<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed By:<\/strong> comiXology, Dark Horse Comics<\/span><\/p>\n

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Adam and Madison find themselves on the run, after they are left fighting for their lives against Madisons\u2019 mothers\u2019 \u2018scumbag boyfriend\u2019. As they make their escape, knowing they would be locked up if the authorities were ever to find them. Their car is suddenly struck by a flying purple comet. Just like before, upon touching this ominous object the teens are gifted with immense powers. From super strength to invulnerability, however its not long before a wannabe Nick Fury tracks them down. Can our original gang of super powered YOUTHs from Volume 1 save the day, or are they all destined to be incinerated?<\/span><\/p>\n

Season Two kicks off with a new set of characters, as we meet a trio of outcast teens from troubled backgrounds. Following on with the similar trend of broken families, drug use, abandonment and hormonal teens, season two of YOUTHs follows a very similar trend to what we saw in Volume 1. All of which is taking place not long after Volume 1 ended. It\u2019s certainly full of action, violence, sex driven teens and bullying. The most intriguing character of them all however, has to be our very own knock-off Nick Fury.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This high ranking, special forces agent is on the constant prowl of tracking down these super-powered teens. Given just a short amount of time, he even acquired weapons that were capable of taking down these anti-hero Youths. Not only that, but he even bragged about taking down Gods. Who does the guy think he is and where is his spin off series? Apart from this guy, we have to return to our original duo of Frank and River. If you want to see more of these two, then you are just going to have to read the very last issue. There are far too many spoilers, to even mention what happens there.<\/span><\/p>\n

As it stands, YOUTH was a pretty interesting series. It had taken similar elements and plots from the likes of Marvel and Misfits. However it certainly was a lot more violent and bloody than what I was expecting, it would also make a good TV series. Which luckily for us, it is currently in the works with backing from Amazon Prime Video. Given enough advertising and promotion, this could be the next big thing for people that have enjoyed The Boys and Umbrella Academy. However I could easily see this comic series expanding, but as it stands I think this is the last we will see of them until the TV series hits screens.<\/span><\/p>\n

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YOUTH was co created by author Curt Pires and illustrator Alex Diotto. Curt has had a very successful career as of late, as five out of his eight creator owned properties are now in development for TV and film, including YOUTH which has been licensed for Amazon Prime Video. The artwork is quite striking in a way that kind of reminds me of the rough sketches that are used for a storyboard during filming so everyone has an idea of how it will be shot. Some of the panels are quite crude at times, especially when it comes to facial expressions but it still manages to get the point & emotions across to the reader. This series doesn\u2019t need to rely on pretty drawings and perfect outlines, the story is more than enough to carry this through. Where it excels is in the scenarios it depicts, the chaos, car chases, drug filled parties, horny teens making out and exploiting heads! It is honestly a wild ride for a comic and its no surprise that it has been picked up for a live action series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the entire web series right here, as there is no release date as of yet for the printed edition from Dark Horse Comics : https:\/\/www.comixology.com\/Youth-comiXology-Originals\/comics-series\/144634?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz<\/a>.
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Overall:<\/strong><\/span> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria: The Bright Queen #1 Review","post_excerpt":"From the cast of Critical Role","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"critical-role-the-tales-of-exandria-the-bright-queen-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-07 22:48:45","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-07 21:48:45","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207199","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207179,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-11-08 17:07:27","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-08 17:07:27","post_content":"Written By:<\/strong> Misako Rocks!<\/span>\n\nIllustrated By:<\/strong> Misako Rocks!<\/span>\n\nPage Count:<\/strong> 272 pgs<\/span>\n\nGenre:<\/strong> Childrens\u2019 Literature<\/span>\n\nReading Age:<\/strong> 9 - 13 years<\/span>\n\nFormat:<\/strong> Paperback, Hardback<\/span>\n\nPublished By:<\/strong> Feiwel & Friends<\/span>\n\nRelease Date:<\/strong> 16th November 2021<\/span>\n\nLilico is a young Japanese school girl, who is enjoying life. She is the captain of her school's Basketball team, has a great group of friends and a loving family. Just as she begins preparing for her teams competitions, her Dad announces that he just got promoted and they will be packing up and relocating to America very soon. Devastated with the shocking news, the day comes when Lilico has to say goodbye to her best friends and the life she always knew. Now she must adjust to the American way of life, a new school, a second language and overcoming the many challenges she is sure to face. Including the school bully - Nala!<\/span>\n\n\u2018Bounce Back\u2019 is the latest children\u2019s graphic novel from the folks over at Feiwel & Friends. This story focuses on Lillico, a Japanese school girl whose life is turned upside down when her family relocates to Brooklyn, New York. Now in a different country and culture, Lillico must not only learn to adapt to the English language but also having to start all over again making friends. Inevitably she finds support in her new fashionable friend Nala and DBZ fan Henry. Through their friendship and support, as well as Lillico\u2019s pet cat Nicco suddenly learning to talk - she starts gaining the confidence needed to try and join the school's Basketball team. It isn\u2019t smooth sailing by any means, with complicated friendships, juggling new friends with teammates and trying not to fall under the pressure of being the new kid in school. There is alot going on in Lillico\u2019s life, and this is sure to act as a life lesson for many young readers out there. Either to help them through similar situations or perhaps give them a different perspective on how it feels to be the new kid in class.<\/span>\n\n\n\nThere is plenty of excitement and drama to be had in this book, including a little budding romance as well. A great book to have for young athletes who love a good story. Or even for those that have more of an unstable living situation, that tend to transfer schools fairly often. It\u2019s still a perfectly good read for those who don\u2019t fall into either of those categories. You can quickly connect with the characters, it\u2019s especially enjoyable for those that have an interest in anime, as the book has included references to both Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z.<\/span>\n\n\n\n\u2018Bounce Back\u2019 was both written and illustrated by author Misako Rocks! Who is the creator of other titles including \u2018Biker Girl\u2019 and \u2018Rock and Roll Love\u2019. A self-taught artist from a family of law-enforcement officials, Misako moved to the United States from Japan as a teenager and draws inspiration for this story through her own experiences. She now resides in Brooklyn, New York and has also been teaching manga at my online community called \u2018Learn Manga with Misako!\u2019 Which is aimed at teaching kids from ages 7 to 11 years old -<\/span> https:\/\/learnmangawithmisako.com\/<\/a>\n\n\u2018Bounce Back\u2019 will be available to buy from your local bookshop and your favourite online retailers from the 16th November, perfect for an extra Christmas present.<\/span>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Bounce Back Review","post_excerpt":"Graphic novel","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"bounce-back-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 20:58:30","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 19:58:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=207179","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":207161,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-11-03 15:39:23","post_date_gmt":"2021-11-03 15:39:23","post_content":"

Witten By:<\/strong> Iolanda Zanfardino<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover Art:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Series Length:<\/strong> 5 issues<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Image Comics\/Shadowline Comics<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> 3rd November 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Mag Traumer is a devoted scientist, who spends the vast majority of her time working away like a mad woman in her lab. It has all paid off however, as she has finally proven that her invention can save millions of dollars, be widely accessible to all hospitals and is bound to save countless lives. Her devotion however came at a cost, with a broken marriage and divorce papers still awaiting her final signature, Dr Traumer is unexpectedly hit with a sudden case of reality when her boss unjustly finishes her contract thus locking her out of her lab and all her hard work. Now she stands in a bar, telling everyone her story and downing liquor at a worrying rate. To the point that she awakens in the back seat of her car, a stranger at the wheel and suddenly on a European road trip. Just how does this story connect together, I guess only Issue 2 will have to clue us in.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From the same creator of \u2018Alice in Leatherland\u2019, Iolanda Zanfardino returns with a brand new series. \u2018A Thing Called Truth\u2019 is their latest comic title, this time being published by the people over at Image Comics. This five issue mini series has already been quoted as being \u2018a chaotic LGBTQ+ road trip\u2019. Having only read Issue One thus far, I can see where they are coming from. We follow a woman by the name of Dr. Mag Traumer, a scientist working for Doppel Krzuz Pharma. Having just completed numerous tests on her latest ground breaking project, she goes home knowing that her invention will have a positive impact on the world of medicine. However, as you expected, she gets dismissed from her job and all her work is kept by her employer under the rules of her contract. Mag soon ends up in a bar, drinking her sorrows away. The fact that she blacks out in her car, only to awaken to a stranger driving in a very unfamiliar environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

So thus far we have met Mag, seen how she was wronged by her employer, her work stolen and now struggling to deal with it all. Her new \u2018chauffeur\u2019 however is still a mystery, but she appears brave to the point of idiotic, having jumped in someones car and taken off. Her reaction to finding the owner of said car in the back seat, suggests this girl really does not give two shits. And then ending the issue with the fact they are now on an unexplained road trip across Europe? Just where did they begin from and what on Earth is about to happen next?! I can not see how this is going to turn into a sudden romance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to the author, \u2018A Thing Called Truth\u2019 is set to be a high energy road trip adventure mini series, where the characters go on a soul searching journey so they can discover the ideal balance between devoting themselves fully to work, whilst still enjoying life to the fullest. Something that Mag is in desperate need of learning, after her failed marriage and sudden job loss. The artwork for this series is being provided by Elisa Romboli, who has also worked on \u2018Alice in Leatherland\u2019 and \u2018Destiny, NY\u2019. Both of which I have done reviews of in the past. You can see the similar artstyle between all three titles, and with both Elisa and Iolanda having worked together in the past, this is sure to be an interesting series nonetheless. It is also supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, as we are supposed to see some kind of love interest dynamic evolving between our two female lead characters in the coming issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018A Thing Called Truth\u2019 #1 will be available to buy today in your local comic book store, or indeed online from the publishers - Image Comics. It was quite an interesting first issue, one that certainly needs more explanation. However it is still worth picking up, especially if you enjoyed Iolanda\u2019s previous published works.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018A Thing Called Truth\u2019 #2 is set to be released on December 8th.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Created By:<\/strong> Iolanda Zanfardino & Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By:<\/strong> Iolanda Zanfardino<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Elisa Romboli<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Black Mask Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> #5 Finale is out now<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice is struggling to find where she belongs, not just in the big city of San Francisco but also as a newly single woman, looking to find love once more. All the while, her former book illustrator Robin is confident in her ability to hook up with anyone. However she is adamant to never get involved in a committed relationship. Through various encounters, failed dates and some self discovery - can these two fireflies find someone that will make them glow again? <\/em><\/span>From the creative team of Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli, comes Alice in Leatherland!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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This was such a sweet and kinky fairytale-esque series that follows a woman named Alice as she takes one giant leap into the Wondrous Land of San Francisco! Now far from her home in Yosemite, Alice is now in the big city. Full of people with big personalities, a daunting dating scene, an expensive living situation and her chance to fully accept and explore her own sexual journey. With plenty of LGBTQ+ people living in San Fran, it\u2019s a wide dating pool out there to explore. With a helping hand and some guidance from her new housemates, Alice eventually just dives right in. All the while struggling with a writer's block on her current book, one that will inevitably reflect her own experiences in SF.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Then we have her illustrator Robin, a woman that avoids commitment, is out there to satisfy herself and who also has a strict set of rules when it comes to hooking up. Although the pair have known one another for some time now, starting back in Yosemite. They have never hooked up, it\u2019s when they both move and go their separate ways in San Fran do the two start to fall for one another. As though fate and the city are pulling them together. It\u2019s through seeing how Alice begins to evolve in the big city, through her new job, attitude, dating profile and sexy new look - does it hit Robin that she will do anything now to be her Prince Charming. Robin goes through her own metamorphosis, most of which is mentally as she reflects on her lifestyle and commitment choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alice in Leatherland is brought to us by real-life creative couple Iolanda Zanfardino (writer) and Elisa Romboli (artist) while they were in a pandemic lockdown together. Having found the time to sit down and work on a comic book mini series together at long last, they created this diverse, modern romantic comedy that is bound to make a splash in the comic book industry. \u2018Alice in Leatherland\u2019 is being published by Black Mask Studios, the Los Angeles based indie publishing company. Who has previously published the following acclaimed titles; Calexit, Black, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, Loud, and Destiny, NY. You can buy the single issues of Alice in Leatherland right now, or you can wait just a few more months for the compiled trade paperback collecting the entire series to be released on the 3rd November.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n

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As the Christmas holidays come to an end, Effie is itching to see her best friend Berrit again back at school. However Berrits attention has been completely focused on her new neighbour and sudden new best friend Garance. Leaving Effie feeling left out and jealous towards the new girl in class.<\/span>\n\nBack in her magical life, Effie gets to meet the fellow witches society of Brooklyn. Who have been lifetime friends of each of her aunts, all from different walks of life with a similar thing in common - they use their powers to help people. Effie becomes involved in a rather unusual case within the community, when serious accidents start becoming more frequent at a certain crossroads. A magical mystery to be solved, one that Effie might be able to help with.<\/span>\n\n\n\nIt is such a joy to see a second book being released in this series, as I thoroughly enjoyed the debut of Witches of Brooklyn. In the first book, we met young Effie. Who had just lost her mother and was more or less dumped on the steps of her \u2018Aunt Selimene\u2019s home by a caseworker. She not only dealt with her mother\u2019s passing, her new surroundings and getting to know her new guardians - but she also discovered magic! Something that has stayed with her ever since and now she gets to meet the fellow witches that live in her area. As Effie is thoroughly welcomed into the society, back in her everyday normal life - things at school aren\u2019t quite going so well. The excitement of Effie being the new girl in school has died off automatically after the Winter break, as a new transfer student has just started in her class. Now all eyes are on Garance, especially Effie\u2019s best friend Berrits\u2019.<\/span>\n\nThis book is filled with excitement, adventure, magic and more! It\u2019s not all purple Lions and moving statues however, as Effie also has to both confront her jealous thoughts if she wants to save her friendship with Berrit and get to know the new girl - that seems to give off an unusual prickling feeling at times. It\u2019s all a part of growing up, as Effie takes on the magical world around her and the challenges of middle school!<\/span>\n\n\n\nThe \u2018Witches of Brooklyn\u2019 series is both written and illustrated by the talented Sophie Escabasse, a French author and illustrator living in Montreal. She has done illustrations for many other books in her career, including Florence Parry Heide and Roxanne Heide Pierce\u2019s Spotlight Club Mysteries series (Albert Whitman); and the Freestyler Funnies series by Tom Easton (Hachette UK).<\/span>\n\n\u2018Witches of Brooklyn: What the Hex?!\u2019 is currently available for pre-order online now through the links below. It will also be available in your local book shops from the 31st August, so don\u2019t forget to shop local.<\/span>\n\nhttps:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/608952\/witches-of-brooklyn-what-the-hex-by-sophie-escabasse\/<\/a>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Witches of Brooklyn: What The Hex?! 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This however is just a cover up for her true intentions, as in reality she is researching occultism. This will tie in to her family history and the steps needed for her initiation into her family's religious sect. Perhaps its just by chance, but the professors and leading occult members to which she has encountered are now under attack. Mysterious as it may sound, each of them have suffered debilitating mental attacks that either kill them or leave them unconscious. The connection between each of these incidents is the use of a computer connected to the internet. Just how is Aiko and her family connected to these attacks and what exactly is the Esoteric Group?<\/span>\n\n\n\nThis story takes place between France and Japan, as Aiko is studying the numerous occults through the centuries in preparations for her future role in the family sect. Although at times it was rather difficult to keep following the plot, it was still a good read. It reminded me in a way of The Da Vinci Code, which was the last book I read that dealt with any religious mysteries or corruptions. Whilst reading this story, I felt like this would have made a better live action TV series than a book. Simply for the amount of action that was going on, as well as the corruption, murders and detective work being carried on by the French police. It has all the makings of a decent live action adaptation.<\/span>\n\n\u2018Gamma Draconis\u2019 was visually brought to life by Eldo Yoshimizu, the creator of epic Yakuza manga \u2018Ryuko\u2019. Bringing back a style of illustration that I haven\u2019t seen in some time, with glimpses of similarities from mangas that came out from the early 2000\u2019s including Nana. The story for Gamma Draconis was created by Benoist Simmat, a French author, journalist and wine critic.<\/span>\n\n\n\nFor many, they may not enjoy this series as it is a tad niche. But for others, this will be a joy to own and pick from their book shelves for many years to come. It has intrigue, corruption, mystery, black magic and a search for eternal life. Throw in some unexpected plot twists and some interesting religious history, and you have a solid book right there. However it does have its downfalls, and that lies in the storytelling. Confusion sets in as the pace of the story becomes muddled, due to it being very dialogue heavy. The artwork tends to outshine the story on many occasions and I found it to be a story that even if you sat down and read it all in one sitting - it can be just as overwhelming, even if you managed to space it out.<\/span>\n\nThis is definitely a series that is best suited towards fans of Dan Brown.<\/span>\n\nOverall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Gamma Draconis Vol.1 Review","post_excerpt":"From London to Tokyo","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"gamma-draconis-vol-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:02:07","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:02:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206829","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206802,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-08-23 15:44:07","post_date_gmt":"2021-08-23 14:44:07","post_content":"

Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Sonneveld<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Pablo Verdugo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Jose Exp\u00f3sito<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Justin Birch<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By: <\/strong>Pablo Verdugo<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By: <\/strong>Mad Cave Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

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Two garbage men are about to have one hell of a day! As a murderous cult consisting of the entertainment industry's elite, are out to kill them. James and Billy take a detour from their normal everyday route, when they come under attack by a biplane, try to control a wildfire, fight off a giant robot and wade their way through the sewers only to be set upon by a famous magician & their drag wearing alligator. And that isn\u2019t the end of it either. They certainly need to have a sit down with their trade union after their shift ends - if they survive it?!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Well Mad Cave Studios has never failed to publish anything less that interesting. Now we have all known Hollywood to be the place where dreams come through and movies are being filmed left, right and centre! Movie stars reside in their big ass mansions in the Hills and normal folk still continue about their everyday lives. That includes our local garbage men, who have found themselves in a spot of bother when they unknowingly end up in the bad books of Hollywood\u2019s most influential exec. With a cast of crazy individuals that make up the secretive Privy Council, some unrealistic chaos and many near death interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

All under the \u2018control\u2019 of the head of the Privy council - Papa. Also known as the elusive King of Hollywood \u2018Mr. Grapevine\u2019. A disillusioned individual, who dresses like Vincent Van Ghoul from Scooby Doo, who has blackmail on all of the important people in the city. The members of his council soon dwindled through some explosive endings, all of the individuals involved each had their own quirk. However the one character that stood out was Blah-Blah, also known as Talk-Show Queen Miss Opez. Man her backstory was tragic! Although \u2018Papa\u2019 set up her career and a marriage that secured her acceptance into the entertainment industry, she was just as driven as him and held so much resentment towards the man in the end. That arc alone was enough just to read this series. I\u2019m unsure if there will be more issues, as this collected release is marked down as a Volume 1.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hollywood Trash was created by Stephen Sonneveld, an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in Bleacher Report, MAD and ProWrestling Illustrated. Stephen currently writes and performs audio dramas for the Chicago-based radio program \u201cThe Don\u2019t Call Me Sweetheart! Show\u201d. While Pablo Verdugo is behind the illustrations, which captivated the crazy action that was taking place in every issue. He is also the creator behind webcomic - Cat Knight<\/span> (<\/span>https:\/\/tapas.io\/episode\/1661212<\/a>). His work has also been published by IDW Publishing, ActionLab, Cloud9 Comics and Winter City Productions. With Mad Cave Studios handing this release. You can buy it online now through the link below, or in your local book store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy it now:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/product\/hollywood-trash-trade-paperback\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Created By:<\/strong> Mark London<\/span><\/p>\n

Written By:<\/strong> Mark London, Ben Goldsmith<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz, Mauricio Villarreal, Michael Camelo, Atagun Ilhan, Daniel Jimeno<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Tekino, Alejandro Giraldo, Maria Santaolalla, Julian Gonzalez, Jonathan Prada<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Robert Stotz<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Mad Cave Studios<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> Available now<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

The history of Valderia has been wrought with wars and violence for so long. With evil encroaching upon the Pridelands from every corner, each King has fought his own battles in order to both improve the lives of its citizens, and ultimately - keep them safe. This collection of \u2018Tales of Valderia\u2019, recounts the history of leadership starting from Eramad I down through his successors and the creation of the Battlecats. With a look back on the feline history and the great dangers that rose against them. As well as an in depth look into the Gods, lands, fractions and legendary heroes that sculpted the Vaderia of today. A must read for all Battlecats fans!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Battlecats: Tales of Valderia\u2019 is a collection of the four part mini series that revolved around the history of Valderia. These issues all dealt with the Eramad dynasty and the Battlecats. Issue One followed King Eramad I as he mourned the loss of the great General Sai and gave birth to the idea of a group of felines to protect the nation. Following that we lead onto King Eramad II, who doubted his leadership so much that he exiled himself and left the country to the very capable fans of the nations most loved individual - the Great Goadar. Moving on, we meet a very young Kelthan as he is escorted to the White Marsh Islands by Natharien, to begin his training. From which Kelthan meets Valadar for the first time, when he was leader of the Battlecats and a trusted ally to the King. And lastly we have a story on Valadar, not long after he parted ways at the White Marsh Islands. As ordered by his King, he returns to his homeland of Blackstone and is disgusted by the carry on of his people. He becomes agitated and furious by their actions, making him an ideal target for the shrouded form of Myrthalen to make her move. Also included is the 2019 Halloween Comicfest Special, which recounted the battle between the former Battlecats led by Valadar and an unknown dark force that had taken hold of the people of Healer\u2019s Edge in Arkhovia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There is so much going on in this series, that it\u2019s great to get a compiled mini series and guide such as this, to help expand our knowledge of the World we have been reading about for so long. The detailed maps, backgrounds on the Eramad lineage and even artwork for the Gods & Moon Warriors has been a great inclusion, alongside the backstories. It\u2019s well worth picking up this compiled volume if you are indeed a massive Battlecats fan. I mean who isn\u2019t at this stage?!<\/span><\/p>\n

Available to buy now in the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/product\/battlecats-tales-of-valderia-vol-1\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall: <\/strong>9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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With the release of Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? Graphic novel today, we are so delighted to be joined by the very talented co-writer and artist Eric Powell.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Hi Eric, thank you for sitting and chatting with us today. We are so happy that we can do this; we have been fans of your work for a very long time. We are so excited to chat with you about your new graphic novel with Harold Schechter.<\/span><\/p>\n

How would you describe Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At its core I guess I\u2019d have to say it\u2019s a period piece about a family steeped in madness. But there are a lot of angles to this book. We examine the distorted inner workings of Gein\u2019s fantasy world, and how the sterilized 1950s America dealt with these almost inconceivable crimes, among other things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How did the collaboration with Harold Schechter come about?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been a long time fan of his. And was very aware of his book\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. The best and most accurate account of the Gein case. When I got the idea to do a graphic novel on Gein I began to have second thoughts because I didn\u2019t believe I could do anything better than what Harold had already done. But I thought perhaps Harold might want to collaborate on it. Thinking he had probably come up with more material and insights since working on\u00a0Deviant<\/em>. I reached out through his agent and had little hope he would respond. In which case I would just move on to another project. But luckily it turns out that Harold is a huge comic fan and was really excited about the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0What was it like to write with Harold?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Great. He\u2019s a super generous and unselfish collaborator. He also came up with perspectives that I would have never dreamed of. It was a very positive experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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On average, how long did it take you to create a page of art for the graphic novel?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It depended on the page. And the way I worked on the book, I can\u2019t even really say how long an individual page took. I did pretty extensive story layouts to make sure it was flowing well, and those were done in chunks. I do know I was inking a minimum of 2-3 pages a day when that part of the process came about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you started work on this graphic novel, how much did you know about Eddie Gein?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I wouldn't say I was an expert, but I was pretty knowledgeable. That didn\u2019t really prepare me for the experience of completely immersing myself in this part of history, though. I found out pretty quickly the difference between working in fiction and non-fiction. Fact checking and research really add a lot of complexity to the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Was there a time when you were creating the art for the graphic novel that you found it difficult to create the art?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are projects I\u2019ve done where I found it difficult to portray the subject matter.\u00a0Big Man Plans\u00a0for example was a hard book to draw. I got pretty depressed at times. But the kind of analytical approach Harold and I took with this book made it not too difficult to tackle. We didn\u2019t set out to make a grotesque book. Although it\u2019s impossible not to be grotesque at moments when telling this story. But we wanted it to be more of a psychological horror.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

During the process of creating this graphic novel, have your thoughts about Eddie Gein changed?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, a little. While his crimes are unforgivable, I always had a bit of sympathy for what he went through in life that turned him into the ghoul of Plainfield. However, I found myself having slightly less sympathy for him as I did more research. He never acknowledged or showed remorse for his crimes. He always claimed ignorance or tried to pass blame. It\u2019s hard to find anything redeeming in that. I see him as an unredeemable pathetic and pitiable figure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Any message for the ComicBuzz readers?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you enjoy true crime, dark history and horror, I hope you check out \u201cDid You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?\u201d!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We would like to say a big thank you to Eric for taking the time to chat with us.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Stephen Shaskan<\/span><\/p>\n

Published By:<\/strong> Random House Graphic
<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> 10th August 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Pizza and Taco are two of the most excitable party food best friends you would ever find! They both enjoy water slides, having fun with their friends Hot Dog and Hamburger, going all out for a party - and now they have decided to create a comic book together! Only trouble is - they can\u2019t agree on whose ideas are better?!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 return for a third time as they go about creating their very own superhero comic. However they can\u2019t seem to agree on which direction to take with both the story and artwork. Taco is very talented at art, but has perhaps over done it when it comes to his very muscly character design. Whereas Pizza has gone all out on his super-incredible superhero alter ego. Just what will these two fast food friends do in order to make this comic happen?!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\n

The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 comic series is perfect for young readers that are just starting out on their first chapter books. With cute and funny illustrations, full of imagination and laughs. The story is simple but still interesting for young readers so it should hold their attention. The chapters are short, but are useful for young readers that are just starting out on reading chapter books on their own. There is also some fun to be had for the adults that may read these stories for their kids, as the imagery alone is amusing. I mean what other book are you going to read that has pizza and taco characters acting like kids? It\u2019s certainly an amusing book to bring up with the other parents at the school gate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 series is created by author and illustrator Stephen Shanskan. Based in Minneapolis, Stephen\u2019s life has always been focused on educating kids as he began his career as an early childhood educator. Since then he has also published over a dozen children's books, including \u2018A Dog is a Dog\u2019, \u2018Three Triceratops Tuff\u2019 and \u2018Punk Skunks\u2019. With \u2018Pizza and Taco\u2019 being his first graphic novel series. You can check out all of his books over on his website below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stephenshaskan.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!\u2019 will be available to buy both on Kindle and Physical release on the 10th August. Follow the link below to order online, or call into your local bookshop to place your pre-order.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/series\/PIZ\/pizza-and-taco<\/a><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 7\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Written By: <\/strong>Curt Pires<\/span><\/p>\n

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Dee Cunniffe<\/span><\/p>\n

Lettering By: <\/strong>Micah Myers<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Alex Diotto<\/span><\/p>\n

Format: <\/strong>Digital, Print<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed By:<\/strong> comiXology, Dark Horse Comics<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Adam and Madison find themselves on the run, after they are left fighting for their lives against Madisons\u2019 mothers\u2019 \u2018scumbag boyfriend\u2019. As they make their escape, knowing they would be locked up if the authorities were ever to find them. Their car is suddenly struck by a flying purple comet. Just like before, upon touching this ominous object the teens are gifted with immense powers. From super strength to invulnerability, however its not long before a wannabe Nick Fury tracks them down. Can our original gang of super powered YOUTHs from Volume 1 save the day, or are they all destined to be incinerated?<\/span><\/p>\n

Season Two kicks off with a new set of characters, as we meet a trio of outcast teens from troubled backgrounds. Following on with the similar trend of broken families, drug use, abandonment and hormonal teens, season two of YOUTHs follows a very similar trend to what we saw in Volume 1. All of which is taking place not long after Volume 1 ended. It\u2019s certainly full of action, violence, sex driven teens and bullying. The most intriguing character of them all however, has to be our very own knock-off Nick Fury.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

This high ranking, special forces agent is on the constant prowl of tracking down these super-powered teens. Given just a short amount of time, he even acquired weapons that were capable of taking down these anti-hero Youths. Not only that, but he even bragged about taking down Gods. Who does the guy think he is and where is his spin off series? Apart from this guy, we have to return to our original duo of Frank and River. If you want to see more of these two, then you are just going to have to read the very last issue. There are far too many spoilers, to even mention what happens there.<\/span><\/p>\n

As it stands, YOUTH was a pretty interesting series. It had taken similar elements and plots from the likes of Marvel and Misfits. However it certainly was a lot more violent and bloody than what I was expecting, it would also make a good TV series. Which luckily for us, it is currently in the works with backing from Amazon Prime Video. Given enough advertising and promotion, this could be the next big thing for people that have enjoyed The Boys and Umbrella Academy. However I could easily see this comic series expanding, but as it stands I think this is the last we will see of them until the TV series hits screens.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

YOUTH was co created by author Curt Pires and illustrator Alex Diotto. Curt has had a very successful career as of late, as five out of his eight creator owned properties are now in development for TV and film, including YOUTH which has been licensed for Amazon Prime Video. The artwork is quite striking in a way that kind of reminds me of the rough sketches that are used for a storyboard during filming so everyone has an idea of how it will be shot. Some of the panels are quite crude at times, especially when it comes to facial expressions but it still manages to get the point & emotions across to the reader. This series doesn\u2019t need to rely on pretty drawings and perfect outlines, the story is more than enough to carry this through. Where it excels is in the scenarios it depicts, the chaos, car chases, drug filled parties, horny teens making out and exploiting heads! It is honestly a wild ride for a comic and its no surprise that it has been picked up for a live action series.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the entire web series right here, as there is no release date as of yet for the printed edition from Dark Horse Comics : https:\/\/www.comixology.com\/Youth-comiXology-Originals\/comics-series\/144634?ref=Y29taWMvdmlldy9kZXNrdG9wL2JyZWFkY3J1bWJz<\/a>.
<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong><\/span> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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