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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii May 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spring time","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-may-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:37:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:37:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Isklander Trilogy:\u00a0Plymouth Point Review","post_excerpt":"Alternate reality adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-isklander-trilogy-plymouth-point-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/566174041","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:42:04","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:42:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206517","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206510,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-02 13:58:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 12:58:00","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Misha Osherovich, Celeste O\u2019Connor, Nicholas Stargel, Emily Holder<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Christopher Landon<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 2nd July 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a few days before Homecoming, and four teenagers are celebrating at one of their houses. There is talk of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher, who attacks and kills people around the time of Homecoming each year. It\u2019s not long before one by one, each of the teens is murdered in a pretty horrific way. The owner of the house is an exotic art collector and has many artefacts in display cases. One such artefact is a mystical dagger, and when the owner of the house returns, he finds his daughter murdered and the dagger missing.. We then meet Millie (Kathryn Newton), a seventeen year old teen who is unconfident and prone to bullying. One day after school, her mum fails to collect her and she is left waiting in the dark.. A tall and shadowy figure appears, wearing a mask and holding a knife. She runs for her life but he is too fast and soon he has her pinned to the ground. It\u2019s midnight, he stabs her.. a shadow covers the moon and there\u2019s a flash of lightning. Someone turns up and scares the Butcher away. Millie is safe but there\u2019s something very different about her..<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"Freaky\"\r\n\r\nThis new movie from Blumhouse (The Invisible Man, Ma) is a bit of a surprise really. Looking at the poster and the title, you assume that it\u2019s something in the vein of the 80s movie, Freaky Friday where a mother and daughter swap places. You\u2019d be very very wrong! Though the very basic premise is there, I think you\u2019ll find it hard to think of another film where this scenario has happened.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is murderous, ruthless, and hungry for the kill and his transition into Millie\u2019s body is very believable, even down to the way she walks and carries herself whilst stalking her prey. Vince Vaughn is the perfect choice to play this psychopath who suddenly finds himself transported into the body of a teenage girl. He captures Millie\u2019s essence perfectly and is great in both roles. Kathryn Newton is fantastic too and is definitely coming into her own as a leading actress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"freaky2\"\r\n\r\nFans of extreme violence and bloody killings will most definitely love this film. Some of the killings are unbelievably graphic (circular saw) and admittedly I covered my eyes for that particular scene. I was a little bit surprised that the body count was as low as it was but I guess the story takes precedence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs someone who is not really a horror fan (I love Stephen King though) I was actually really surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Great story, great acting and some gory violence that will probably make you laugh out loud in places, makes this one to watch on the big screen. A great movie for a first date. ;)<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Freaky Review","post_excerpt":"New movie from Blumhouse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freaky-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206510","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206499,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-28 15:52:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-28 14:52:39","post_content":"

Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Nayoung Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor:<\/strong> David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

Logo and Design:<\/strong> Cristina Castan<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation:<\/strong> Stephen Blanford<\/span><\/p>\n

English Lettering:<\/strong> Fernando Fuentes<\/span><\/p>\n

Page count:<\/strong> 166pgs<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Hardcover \/ PanelSyndicate.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a fatal heart attack. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to avoid being arrested by the Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, this was quite an interesting comic. It reminds me a bit of Jupiter's Legacy, which I watched last month over on Netflix. In that it deals with the superheroes as the main characters, the pressure, tough decisions and expectations that are placed upon them. Especially the second generation of heroes that are born with powers, such as Alexia and Amy. Where they are the products of their parents' relationships, and the choices of their shared father IronHead. Who was known and respected as a patriot, a great Man who saved the World with a handful of heroes by his side. The secrets his daughters uncover reveal the truth behind how that was all made possible. You truly have to pick up this collected Volume, if you want to uncover all the juicy secrets for yourself, as even revealing one is just a massive spoiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The newly reunited sisters are two ends to the same coin, although their upbringings and personalities are solely different from one another. They ultimately are drawn to helping the other out of tough situations, even after having a scrap or parting ways. Alexia has a massive conscience and knows exactly what is \u2018right from wrong\u2019, whereas Amy is trying her best to just look after herself. All she wants is her Mother\u2019s old car, one that could neutralize her powers whilst inside of it. Truly a one of a kind vehicle that can at least give her a moment of normality. Their common ground soon becomes the task of uncovering the Foundations secrets, as well as trying to stop an all too familiar face from gaining complete control & power. So this story so far has immense Daddy issues, half-siblings showing up, unjust incarceration, some fine lines between justice and law, a corrupt system and a whole other plot that would just spoil the series if I mentioned it now - and that is just the first arc!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. Which is available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy now: <\/span>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii May 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spring time","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-may-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:37:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:37:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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We played through the first story: <\/span>Plymouth Point - A Missing Person Hunt<\/span><\/em>. In this story, Ivy Isklander has gone missing and it is our job to find her as we have recently just joined Plymouth Point Resident\u2019s watch. <\/span><\/p>\n

My team consisted of 4 players in total. One person on the team was sharing their screen as we looked through the clues. I found the experience to be very fun and interesting. It started off as a video call with an old lady which made it seem like it was real. The clues were easy to follow and were not very confusing. The only thing that was a bit obstructed was the one part where we were to find the second part of a recording but we could not figure out the puzzle until the clue was sent to us via chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As another player on the team, what I liked about the game is that it was easy to play and ran smoothly. There were parts where things were easier to find, and solve and some weren't that easier. I personally really enjoyed playing and can\u2019t wait to play the others!<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be honest, I have never been in an escape room, so I did not know what to expect. I did see the trailer for how to play Isklander. I am happy to say it was a lot of fun and I did enjoy myself and it was much better than what I thought when I was looking at the trailer. To be fair as this was the first part of the trilogy, I did enjoy the setup and the story. I would have loved for it to have a few more live-action performances; as I think they were so engaging and hooked me in. I did have the odd network issue (that could have been on my end) but it was a little annoying. The time seemed to go so quickly but that could have been because I was having such a good time with my team trying to solve the escape room. I would like to play the other two parts of the trilogy to see what else Swamp Motel can do with this: reality adventure. I would recommend anyone who likes the idea of a virtual escape room to check it out with their friends and family, I am sure they will have a lot of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander website:<\/span> www.isklander.com<\/a>
Swamp Motel website:<\/span> swampmotel.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

A big thank you to Nassir and the rest of the games team for all their help in this review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Isklander Trilogy:\u00a0Plymouth Point Review","post_excerpt":"Alternate reality adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-isklander-trilogy-plymouth-point-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/566174041","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:42:04","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:42:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206517","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206510,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-02 13:58:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 12:58:00","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Misha Osherovich, Celeste O\u2019Connor, Nicholas Stargel, Emily Holder<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Christopher Landon<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 2nd July 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a few days before Homecoming, and four teenagers are celebrating at one of their houses. There is talk of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher, who attacks and kills people around the time of Homecoming each year. It\u2019s not long before one by one, each of the teens is murdered in a pretty horrific way. The owner of the house is an exotic art collector and has many artefacts in display cases. One such artefact is a mystical dagger, and when the owner of the house returns, he finds his daughter murdered and the dagger missing.. We then meet Millie (Kathryn Newton), a seventeen year old teen who is unconfident and prone to bullying. One day after school, her mum fails to collect her and she is left waiting in the dark.. A tall and shadowy figure appears, wearing a mask and holding a knife. She runs for her life but he is too fast and soon he has her pinned to the ground. It\u2019s midnight, he stabs her.. a shadow covers the moon and there\u2019s a flash of lightning. Someone turns up and scares the Butcher away. Millie is safe but there\u2019s something very different about her..<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"Freaky\"\r\n\r\nThis new movie from Blumhouse (The Invisible Man, Ma) is a bit of a surprise really. Looking at the poster and the title, you assume that it\u2019s something in the vein of the 80s movie, Freaky Friday where a mother and daughter swap places. You\u2019d be very very wrong! Though the very basic premise is there, I think you\u2019ll find it hard to think of another film where this scenario has happened.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is murderous, ruthless, and hungry for the kill and his transition into Millie\u2019s body is very believable, even down to the way she walks and carries herself whilst stalking her prey. Vince Vaughn is the perfect choice to play this psychopath who suddenly finds himself transported into the body of a teenage girl. He captures Millie\u2019s essence perfectly and is great in both roles. Kathryn Newton is fantastic too and is definitely coming into her own as a leading actress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"freaky2\"\r\n\r\nFans of extreme violence and bloody killings will most definitely love this film. Some of the killings are unbelievably graphic (circular saw) and admittedly I covered my eyes for that particular scene. I was a little bit surprised that the body count was as low as it was but I guess the story takes precedence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs someone who is not really a horror fan (I love Stephen King though) I was actually really surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Great story, great acting and some gory violence that will probably make you laugh out loud in places, makes this one to watch on the big screen. A great movie for a first date. ;)<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Freaky Review","post_excerpt":"New movie from Blumhouse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freaky-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206510","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206499,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-28 15:52:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-28 14:52:39","post_content":"

Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Nayoung Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor:<\/strong> David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

Logo and Design:<\/strong> Cristina Castan<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation:<\/strong> Stephen Blanford<\/span><\/p>\n

English Lettering:<\/strong> Fernando Fuentes<\/span><\/p>\n

Page count:<\/strong> 166pgs<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Hardcover \/ PanelSyndicate.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a fatal heart attack. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to avoid being arrested by the Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, this was quite an interesting comic. It reminds me a bit of Jupiter's Legacy, which I watched last month over on Netflix. In that it deals with the superheroes as the main characters, the pressure, tough decisions and expectations that are placed upon them. Especially the second generation of heroes that are born with powers, such as Alexia and Amy. Where they are the products of their parents' relationships, and the choices of their shared father IronHead. Who was known and respected as a patriot, a great Man who saved the World with a handful of heroes by his side. The secrets his daughters uncover reveal the truth behind how that was all made possible. You truly have to pick up this collected Volume, if you want to uncover all the juicy secrets for yourself, as even revealing one is just a massive spoiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The newly reunited sisters are two ends to the same coin, although their upbringings and personalities are solely different from one another. They ultimately are drawn to helping the other out of tough situations, even after having a scrap or parting ways. Alexia has a massive conscience and knows exactly what is \u2018right from wrong\u2019, whereas Amy is trying her best to just look after herself. All she wants is her Mother\u2019s old car, one that could neutralize her powers whilst inside of it. Truly a one of a kind vehicle that can at least give her a moment of normality. Their common ground soon becomes the task of uncovering the Foundations secrets, as well as trying to stop an all too familiar face from gaining complete control & power. So this story so far has immense Daddy issues, half-siblings showing up, unjust incarceration, some fine lines between justice and law, a corrupt system and a whole other plot that would just spoil the series if I mentioned it now - and that is just the first arc!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. Which is available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy now: <\/span>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii May 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spring time","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-may-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:37:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:37:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii June 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Dreamy creatures","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-june-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:38:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:38:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206549","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206526,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-07-05 17:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-05 16:00:41","post_content":"

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

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Tekino<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Design & Lettering:<\/strong> Miguel A. Zapata<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Release Date:<\/strong> July 07, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong><\/span> https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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SPOILER WARNING
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After the sudden death of their King at the hands of Valadar, the kingdom of Valderia has been thrown into chaos. As Valadar\u2019s forces take over the capitol, reigning chaos and barbaric violence against its citizens. There are few left to fight against them, even the mighty leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has lost his nerve.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The remaining members of the Battlecats are on a mission to recover the body of their fallen King at the request of Queen Adastril. Who has taken refuge in Vikal Crest with a resistance group. All the while, Valadar is still unsatisfied with the outcome of his battle against King Eramad III and still seeks vengeance. Whilst another power battle is still in play between Myrthalen and her father Natharien.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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We are now in the final arc of the Battlecats story, as this third and final volume begins. I\u2019m sad to see this series come to an end, but it has been a great journey thus far. I\u2019m excited to see where exactly this goes for all characters involved before we get to that final panel. This series has had many a character origin story, battle scenes, trials and tragedies. From political battles to fighting for survival in a coliseum - just to prove your loyalty. The world of Valderia is immense, most of which is inhabited by feline humanoids who follow the will of the Lion God and the late King Eramad dynasty. Then there are few who prefer to go back to the dark days of the past, where animal instinct and barbaric personas was all that was important. It only took a single death of a loved one and a single feline warrior seeking revenge - for these two polar opposite worlds to collide. The result of this is what this final arc will be covering - beginning with the aftermath of King Eramads demise and the new rule of Valadar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our beloved hero and leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has taken such a fall from grace that he is still reeling from his King's death. Now stumbling about the streets with a bottle of mead, picking petty fights that he can no longer win in his state of mind. Ultimately offering up his life, just for this nightmarish hell to end. It\u2019s his fellow Battlecats that still fight on, although there are now new tensions in the group. They are still strong, capable and have a stand-in leader, who will hopefully keep them alive long enough to make a difference in this rebellion.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other side of this fight, Valadar still struggles with the loss of his partner from many years ago. Her skull both haunts him and brings him some form of solace. However its not enough to mask the pain he wishes to rid, even after taking down the beloved ruler of this land. Even after getting his vengeance and now sitting in the seat of power. Valadar is still lost, and its the sinister Myrthalen who will use that to her full advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With each new issue the artwork and story has been reaching new heights. With a heavy plot the last number of issues, this latest one finds the characters still reeling from recent events. It\u2019s ultimately Kelthan that is going to have to shape up pretty fast and get his head in order if he wants to renew his pledge to his homeland and fallen King. Valderia is in upheaval, its citizens need saving and the Battlecats may need him once again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 is released on July 07, 2021 and can be purchased at www.madcavestudios.com<\/a>, Comixology, Drive-thru comics or your local comic book shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n","post_title":"Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 Review","post_excerpt":"The Battlecats are on a mission","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"battlecats-vol-3-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:41:15","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:41:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206526","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206517,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2021-07-02 17:16:46","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 16:16:46","post_content":"

The Isklander trilogy is an alternate reality adventure, a virtual escape room. The trilogy is made by the Swamp Motel, an immersive entertainment company and the experience makers behind the London based Resident Evil 2 escape room \/ haunted house hybrid.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the virtual escape room, you scrumage through social media posts, hack into emails, scavenge through websites, make phone calls. It\u2019s a combination between fiction and reality, an augmented reality approach to the game. The escape room can be played with up to 6 players. You all are present in a video meeting where you and your team are presented with the case you need to solve in under 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander makes great use of the theme of Lonon and the shady going-ons (in this story) to help describe a wonderfully crafted story. The story has a level of intrigue that makes you want to hunt down each clue and solve it. In some instances, you will have to comb over the evidence more than once to find the clues. The team-based activities make this a joy. The acting and voice-overs all add to the mysterious going ons, it\u2019s all superbly produced and presented.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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We played through the first story: <\/span>Plymouth Point - A Missing Person Hunt<\/span><\/em>. In this story, Ivy Isklander has gone missing and it is our job to find her as we have recently just joined Plymouth Point Resident\u2019s watch. <\/span><\/p>\n

My team consisted of 4 players in total. One person on the team was sharing their screen as we looked through the clues. I found the experience to be very fun and interesting. It started off as a video call with an old lady which made it seem like it was real. The clues were easy to follow and were not very confusing. The only thing that was a bit obstructed was the one part where we were to find the second part of a recording but we could not figure out the puzzle until the clue was sent to us via chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As another player on the team, what I liked about the game is that it was easy to play and ran smoothly. There were parts where things were easier to find, and solve and some weren't that easier. I personally really enjoyed playing and can\u2019t wait to play the others!<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be honest, I have never been in an escape room, so I did not know what to expect. I did see the trailer for how to play Isklander. I am happy to say it was a lot of fun and I did enjoy myself and it was much better than what I thought when I was looking at the trailer. To be fair as this was the first part of the trilogy, I did enjoy the setup and the story. I would have loved for it to have a few more live-action performances; as I think they were so engaging and hooked me in. I did have the odd network issue (that could have been on my end) but it was a little annoying. The time seemed to go so quickly but that could have been because I was having such a good time with my team trying to solve the escape room. I would like to play the other two parts of the trilogy to see what else Swamp Motel can do with this: reality adventure. I would recommend anyone who likes the idea of a virtual escape room to check it out with their friends and family, I am sure they will have a lot of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander website:<\/span> www.isklander.com<\/a>
Swamp Motel website:<\/span> swampmotel.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

A big thank you to Nassir and the rest of the games team for all their help in this review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Isklander Trilogy:\u00a0Plymouth Point Review","post_excerpt":"Alternate reality adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-isklander-trilogy-plymouth-point-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/566174041","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:42:04","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:42:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206517","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206510,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-02 13:58:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 12:58:00","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Misha Osherovich, Celeste O\u2019Connor, Nicholas Stargel, Emily Holder<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Christopher Landon<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 2nd July 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a few days before Homecoming, and four teenagers are celebrating at one of their houses. There is talk of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher, who attacks and kills people around the time of Homecoming each year. It\u2019s not long before one by one, each of the teens is murdered in a pretty horrific way. The owner of the house is an exotic art collector and has many artefacts in display cases. One such artefact is a mystical dagger, and when the owner of the house returns, he finds his daughter murdered and the dagger missing.. We then meet Millie (Kathryn Newton), a seventeen year old teen who is unconfident and prone to bullying. One day after school, her mum fails to collect her and she is left waiting in the dark.. A tall and shadowy figure appears, wearing a mask and holding a knife. She runs for her life but he is too fast and soon he has her pinned to the ground. It\u2019s midnight, he stabs her.. a shadow covers the moon and there\u2019s a flash of lightning. Someone turns up and scares the Butcher away. Millie is safe but there\u2019s something very different about her..<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"Freaky\"\r\n\r\nThis new movie from Blumhouse (The Invisible Man, Ma) is a bit of a surprise really. Looking at the poster and the title, you assume that it\u2019s something in the vein of the 80s movie, Freaky Friday where a mother and daughter swap places. You\u2019d be very very wrong! Though the very basic premise is there, I think you\u2019ll find it hard to think of another film where this scenario has happened.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is murderous, ruthless, and hungry for the kill and his transition into Millie\u2019s body is very believable, even down to the way she walks and carries herself whilst stalking her prey. Vince Vaughn is the perfect choice to play this psychopath who suddenly finds himself transported into the body of a teenage girl. He captures Millie\u2019s essence perfectly and is great in both roles. Kathryn Newton is fantastic too and is definitely coming into her own as a leading actress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"freaky2\"\r\n\r\nFans of extreme violence and bloody killings will most definitely love this film. Some of the killings are unbelievably graphic (circular saw) and admittedly I covered my eyes for that particular scene. I was a little bit surprised that the body count was as low as it was but I guess the story takes precedence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs someone who is not really a horror fan (I love Stephen King though) I was actually really surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Great story, great acting and some gory violence that will probably make you laugh out loud in places, makes this one to watch on the big screen. A great movie for a first date. ;)<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Freaky Review","post_excerpt":"New movie from Blumhouse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freaky-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206510","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206499,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-28 15:52:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-28 14:52:39","post_content":"

Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Nayoung Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor:<\/strong> David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

Logo and Design:<\/strong> Cristina Castan<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation:<\/strong> Stephen Blanford<\/span><\/p>\n

English Lettering:<\/strong> Fernando Fuentes<\/span><\/p>\n

Page count:<\/strong> 166pgs<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Hardcover \/ PanelSyndicate.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a fatal heart attack. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to avoid being arrested by the Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, this was quite an interesting comic. It reminds me a bit of Jupiter's Legacy, which I watched last month over on Netflix. In that it deals with the superheroes as the main characters, the pressure, tough decisions and expectations that are placed upon them. Especially the second generation of heroes that are born with powers, such as Alexia and Amy. Where they are the products of their parents' relationships, and the choices of their shared father IronHead. Who was known and respected as a patriot, a great Man who saved the World with a handful of heroes by his side. The secrets his daughters uncover reveal the truth behind how that was all made possible. You truly have to pick up this collected Volume, if you want to uncover all the juicy secrets for yourself, as even revealing one is just a massive spoiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The newly reunited sisters are two ends to the same coin, although their upbringings and personalities are solely different from one another. They ultimately are drawn to helping the other out of tough situations, even after having a scrap or parting ways. Alexia has a massive conscience and knows exactly what is \u2018right from wrong\u2019, whereas Amy is trying her best to just look after herself. All she wants is her Mother\u2019s old car, one that could neutralize her powers whilst inside of it. Truly a one of a kind vehicle that can at least give her a moment of normality. Their common ground soon becomes the task of uncovering the Foundations secrets, as well as trying to stop an all too familiar face from gaining complete control & power. So this story so far has immense Daddy issues, half-siblings showing up, unjust incarceration, some fine lines between justice and law, a corrupt system and a whole other plot that would just spoil the series if I mentioned it now - and that is just the first arc!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. Which is available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy now: <\/span>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii May 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spring time","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-may-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:37:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:37:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Youth Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Coming of age series","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"youth-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:37:25","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:37:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206563","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206549,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-07-09 17:23:21","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-09 16:23:21","post_content":"

\u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another ComicBuzz review! In todays\u2019 post I took a look into what was included in SoKawaii\u2019s June Box. The theme they ran with this time is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which features six products from a number of licenses. Including Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Kirby. So let\u2019s get started on our usual description of what SoKawaii is and what they have to offer you!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is surely worth the price of the box alone, and that is the official Totoro plush from My Neighbour Totoro. Studio Ghibli merch is not cheap folks, especially on this side of the World. I have seen this exact plush go for \u00a345 in HMV - and it\u2019s not a massive plush by any regards! So for me, everything else in this box I may have just gotten for free cause this plush was definitely the cream of the crop. It\u2019s super fluffy, plump, stands freely on its own and is an official merch. Although it doesn\u2019t have its toothy, almost creepy looking grin - it is still adorable as heck and perfect to be put on display alongside your Studio Ghibli film collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on we head on over to the world of Pok\u00e9mon, with this highly adorable Pikachu masking tape. This item was available in four designs, all from the Pokemon Sepia Graffiti collection. Looking into it now, this is a fairly old release, as it first came out back in 2016. However the designs are still just as adorable all the same, I wouldn\u2019t say no to another item from this collection being added again in a future box.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now onto our second Pok\u00e9mon item, with this very large Face Towel. With two designs available at random in every box, one of which will feature both Pikachu and Eevee enjoying a relaxing nap. This super soft towel is quite large and is more of a hand towel in my eyes, than a face towel. It looks like 8 times the size of a face cloth and the picture I took of it above is with the towel folded over 3 times!<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now back to stationary with this next item, featuring Kirby. June\u2019s box saw everyone getting a set of two limited edition KIrby clear file folders, which were available in four regional designs. Including Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and Fujisan, with Kirby posing at each location. Now this is another older collection, as this was originally released last April. However it is quite adorable, but what does everyone do with their clear files? Do you display them, and if so how? Reach out to us on either Twitter or Facebook and tag us in your posts, to show us your clear file display ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final two items are both from Sanrio, the largest of which is the My Melody circular floor mat in the picture above. Which is just one of three designs that was available at random in every box, the other two included Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty. This mat is 50x50cm, probably amongst the smallest you can find and would be perfect to have at your computer desk. Better yet it has numerous anti slip bumps underneath, so it shouldn't go sliding about the place when you walk on it. The upside has a printed design of one of the three characters included, with the name in pastel print and a quote about the character underneath. This item was released in 2020, going by the trademark on the mat. It\u2019s nice and soft, but I could easily see this getting stained very quickly and I\u2019m unsure how machine washable it is. So best be careful with this one.<\/span><\/p>\n

And our final item is a small Hello Kitty storage box. This clip-closed box would easily work as a small lunch box, for storing your washi\/masking tape, for hair ties or even your medication as long as you don\u2019t have small kids in the house that will be quickly drawn to such a cute box as this one. It also looks like a classic vintage Hello Kitty design, one that is sure to last the ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

There we have it folks, that was Junes\u2019 SoKawaii box. This month had a good mix of items, from decorative, storage, household and stationary from some iconic franchises. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed June\u2019s box, then just wait for July\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cEnchanting Matsuri\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sumikko Gurashi, Sanrio and Rilakkuma. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include a Sumikko Gurashi electric hand fan! Shame the Irish heatwave has already been and gone! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Tekino<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Design & Lettering:<\/strong> Miguel A. Zapata<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Release Date:<\/strong> July 07, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong><\/span> https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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SPOILER WARNING
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After the sudden death of their King at the hands of Valadar, the kingdom of Valderia has been thrown into chaos. As Valadar\u2019s forces take over the capitol, reigning chaos and barbaric violence against its citizens. There are few left to fight against them, even the mighty leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has lost his nerve.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The remaining members of the Battlecats are on a mission to recover the body of their fallen King at the request of Queen Adastril. Who has taken refuge in Vikal Crest with a resistance group. All the while, Valadar is still unsatisfied with the outcome of his battle against King Eramad III and still seeks vengeance. Whilst another power battle is still in play between Myrthalen and her father Natharien.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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We are now in the final arc of the Battlecats story, as this third and final volume begins. I\u2019m sad to see this series come to an end, but it has been a great journey thus far. I\u2019m excited to see where exactly this goes for all characters involved before we get to that final panel. This series has had many a character origin story, battle scenes, trials and tragedies. From political battles to fighting for survival in a coliseum - just to prove your loyalty. The world of Valderia is immense, most of which is inhabited by feline humanoids who follow the will of the Lion God and the late King Eramad dynasty. Then there are few who prefer to go back to the dark days of the past, where animal instinct and barbaric personas was all that was important. It only took a single death of a loved one and a single feline warrior seeking revenge - for these two polar opposite worlds to collide. The result of this is what this final arc will be covering - beginning with the aftermath of King Eramads demise and the new rule of Valadar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our beloved hero and leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has taken such a fall from grace that he is still reeling from his King's death. Now stumbling about the streets with a bottle of mead, picking petty fights that he can no longer win in his state of mind. Ultimately offering up his life, just for this nightmarish hell to end. It\u2019s his fellow Battlecats that still fight on, although there are now new tensions in the group. They are still strong, capable and have a stand-in leader, who will hopefully keep them alive long enough to make a difference in this rebellion.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other side of this fight, Valadar still struggles with the loss of his partner from many years ago. Her skull both haunts him and brings him some form of solace. However its not enough to mask the pain he wishes to rid, even after taking down the beloved ruler of this land. Even after getting his vengeance and now sitting in the seat of power. Valadar is still lost, and its the sinister Myrthalen who will use that to her full advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With each new issue the artwork and story has been reaching new heights. With a heavy plot the last number of issues, this latest one finds the characters still reeling from recent events. It\u2019s ultimately Kelthan that is going to have to shape up pretty fast and get his head in order if he wants to renew his pledge to his homeland and fallen King. Valderia is in upheaval, its citizens need saving and the Battlecats may need him once again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 is released on July 07, 2021 and can be purchased at www.madcavestudios.com<\/a>, Comixology, Drive-thru comics or your local comic book shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n","post_title":"Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 Review","post_excerpt":"The Battlecats are on a mission","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"battlecats-vol-3-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:41:15","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:41:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206526","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206517,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2021-07-02 17:16:46","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 16:16:46","post_content":"

The Isklander trilogy is an alternate reality adventure, a virtual escape room. The trilogy is made by the Swamp Motel, an immersive entertainment company and the experience makers behind the London based Resident Evil 2 escape room \/ haunted house hybrid.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the virtual escape room, you scrumage through social media posts, hack into emails, scavenge through websites, make phone calls. It\u2019s a combination between fiction and reality, an augmented reality approach to the game. The escape room can be played with up to 6 players. You all are present in a video meeting where you and your team are presented with the case you need to solve in under 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander makes great use of the theme of Lonon and the shady going-ons (in this story) to help describe a wonderfully crafted story. The story has a level of intrigue that makes you want to hunt down each clue and solve it. In some instances, you will have to comb over the evidence more than once to find the clues. The team-based activities make this a joy. The acting and voice-overs all add to the mysterious going ons, it\u2019s all superbly produced and presented.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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We played through the first story: <\/span>Plymouth Point - A Missing Person Hunt<\/span><\/em>. In this story, Ivy Isklander has gone missing and it is our job to find her as we have recently just joined Plymouth Point Resident\u2019s watch. <\/span><\/p>\n

My team consisted of 4 players in total. One person on the team was sharing their screen as we looked through the clues. I found the experience to be very fun and interesting. It started off as a video call with an old lady which made it seem like it was real. The clues were easy to follow and were not very confusing. The only thing that was a bit obstructed was the one part where we were to find the second part of a recording but we could not figure out the puzzle until the clue was sent to us via chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As another player on the team, what I liked about the game is that it was easy to play and ran smoothly. There were parts where things were easier to find, and solve and some weren't that easier. I personally really enjoyed playing and can\u2019t wait to play the others!<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be honest, I have never been in an escape room, so I did not know what to expect. I did see the trailer for how to play Isklander. I am happy to say it was a lot of fun and I did enjoy myself and it was much better than what I thought when I was looking at the trailer. To be fair as this was the first part of the trilogy, I did enjoy the setup and the story. I would have loved for it to have a few more live-action performances; as I think they were so engaging and hooked me in. I did have the odd network issue (that could have been on my end) but it was a little annoying. The time seemed to go so quickly but that could have been because I was having such a good time with my team trying to solve the escape room. I would like to play the other two parts of the trilogy to see what else Swamp Motel can do with this: reality adventure. I would recommend anyone who likes the idea of a virtual escape room to check it out with their friends and family, I am sure they will have a lot of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander website:<\/span> www.isklander.com<\/a>
Swamp Motel website:<\/span> swampmotel.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

A big thank you to Nassir and the rest of the games team for all their help in this review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Isklander Trilogy:\u00a0Plymouth Point Review","post_excerpt":"Alternate reality adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-isklander-trilogy-plymouth-point-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/566174041","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:42:04","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:42:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206517","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206510,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-02 13:58:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 12:58:00","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Misha Osherovich, Celeste O\u2019Connor, Nicholas Stargel, Emily Holder<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Christopher Landon<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 2nd July 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a few days before Homecoming, and four teenagers are celebrating at one of their houses. There is talk of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher, who attacks and kills people around the time of Homecoming each year. It\u2019s not long before one by one, each of the teens is murdered in a pretty horrific way. The owner of the house is an exotic art collector and has many artefacts in display cases. One such artefact is a mystical dagger, and when the owner of the house returns, he finds his daughter murdered and the dagger missing.. We then meet Millie (Kathryn Newton), a seventeen year old teen who is unconfident and prone to bullying. One day after school, her mum fails to collect her and she is left waiting in the dark.. A tall and shadowy figure appears, wearing a mask and holding a knife. She runs for her life but he is too fast and soon he has her pinned to the ground. It\u2019s midnight, he stabs her.. a shadow covers the moon and there\u2019s a flash of lightning. Someone turns up and scares the Butcher away. Millie is safe but there\u2019s something very different about her..<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"Freaky\"\r\n\r\nThis new movie from Blumhouse (The Invisible Man, Ma) is a bit of a surprise really. Looking at the poster and the title, you assume that it\u2019s something in the vein of the 80s movie, Freaky Friday where a mother and daughter swap places. You\u2019d be very very wrong! Though the very basic premise is there, I think you\u2019ll find it hard to think of another film where this scenario has happened.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is murderous, ruthless, and hungry for the kill and his transition into Millie\u2019s body is very believable, even down to the way she walks and carries herself whilst stalking her prey. Vince Vaughn is the perfect choice to play this psychopath who suddenly finds himself transported into the body of a teenage girl. He captures Millie\u2019s essence perfectly and is great in both roles. Kathryn Newton is fantastic too and is definitely coming into her own as a leading actress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"freaky2\"\r\n\r\nFans of extreme violence and bloody killings will most definitely love this film. Some of the killings are unbelievably graphic (circular saw) and admittedly I covered my eyes for that particular scene. I was a little bit surprised that the body count was as low as it was but I guess the story takes precedence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs someone who is not really a horror fan (I love Stephen King though) I was actually really surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Great story, great acting and some gory violence that will probably make you laugh out loud in places, makes this one to watch on the big screen. A great movie for a first date. ;)<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Freaky Review","post_excerpt":"New movie from Blumhouse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freaky-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206510","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206499,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-28 15:52:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-28 14:52:39","post_content":"

Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Nayoung Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor:<\/strong> David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

Logo and Design:<\/strong> Cristina Castan<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation:<\/strong> Stephen Blanford<\/span><\/p>\n

English Lettering:<\/strong> Fernando Fuentes<\/span><\/p>\n

Page count:<\/strong> 166pgs<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Hardcover \/ PanelSyndicate.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a fatal heart attack. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to avoid being arrested by the Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, this was quite an interesting comic. It reminds me a bit of Jupiter's Legacy, which I watched last month over on Netflix. In that it deals with the superheroes as the main characters, the pressure, tough decisions and expectations that are placed upon them. Especially the second generation of heroes that are born with powers, such as Alexia and Amy. Where they are the products of their parents' relationships, and the choices of their shared father IronHead. Who was known and respected as a patriot, a great Man who saved the World with a handful of heroes by his side. The secrets his daughters uncover reveal the truth behind how that was all made possible. You truly have to pick up this collected Volume, if you want to uncover all the juicy secrets for yourself, as even revealing one is just a massive spoiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The newly reunited sisters are two ends to the same coin, although their upbringings and personalities are solely different from one another. They ultimately are drawn to helping the other out of tough situations, even after having a scrap or parting ways. Alexia has a massive conscience and knows exactly what is \u2018right from wrong\u2019, whereas Amy is trying her best to just look after herself. All she wants is her Mother\u2019s old car, one that could neutralize her powers whilst inside of it. Truly a one of a kind vehicle that can at least give her a moment of normality. Their common ground soon becomes the task of uncovering the Foundations secrets, as well as trying to stop an all too familiar face from gaining complete control & power. So this story so far has immense Daddy issues, half-siblings showing up, unjust incarceration, some fine lines between justice and law, a corrupt system and a whole other plot that would just spoil the series if I mentioned it now - and that is just the first arc!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. Which is available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy now: <\/span>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii May 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spring time","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-may-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:37:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:37:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Carole & Tuesday Review","post_excerpt":"Two girls from two very different backgrounds","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"carole-tuesday-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:36:01","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:36:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206569","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206563,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-07-12 16:59:29","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-12 15:59:29","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
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YOUTH follows the turbulent lives of two teenage boys that run away from their small minded town in hopes of making it to California. Frank and River, two queer teens that fall for one another leave their troubled homes behind and drive untl they run out of gas. They soon come across other misfit teens, who welcome them into their group. The fun continues for this new gang of friends, as raging hormones are mixed with liquor and drugs. Soon tempers are flying and before they know it, they are being pursued by the cops. The madness continues, just when they think they have escaped with their lives - a cosmic blast changes these teens' lives forever!<\/span><\/p>\n

Well every good superhero story has to start somewhere, usually the individuals are formed out of some kind of tragedy and that is exactly what has happened to this group of misfits. Speaking of, there are many similarities between this story and that of the UK sitcom Misfits. Both groups of wayward teens were struck with unusual powers, neither of which knew how best to use them and instead went instead for personal gain. In the later half of this volume, we see the horrifying consequences when one such superpowered individual gets hammered and starts throwing punches at civilians.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This series is just filled with countless twists and turns, there is never a calm moment. Its as though you got the cast of the TV show Misfits and put them in charge of establishing the X-Men - but first they have to fund it all through any means necessary. These teens are more like anti-heroes and are much more akin to the likes of Deadpool's personality. Look out for yourself and only those in your immediate circle. This is far from the end of YOUTH, as there is already a Season Two being published, which I will also be reviewing.<\/span><\/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't 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 and the horny teens making out. 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

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YOUTH is a modern coming of age series that follows a bunch of misfit teens that have been forgotten both by society and their families. We follow their lives as they go from parties, to drugs, alcohol and car chases. Only for them to be struck down by a cosmic power that totals their van but leaves them with unimaginable powers.<\/span><\/p>\n

YOUTH Volume 1 is available to buy in physical print from Dark Horse Comics and online through comiXology.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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\u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another ComicBuzz review! In todays\u2019 post I took a look into what was included in SoKawaii\u2019s June Box. The theme they ran with this time is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which features six products from a number of licenses. Including Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Kirby. So let\u2019s get started on our usual description of what SoKawaii is and what they have to offer you!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is surely worth the price of the box alone, and that is the official Totoro plush from My Neighbour Totoro. Studio Ghibli merch is not cheap folks, especially on this side of the World. I have seen this exact plush go for \u00a345 in HMV - and it\u2019s not a massive plush by any regards! So for me, everything else in this box I may have just gotten for free cause this plush was definitely the cream of the crop. It\u2019s super fluffy, plump, stands freely on its own and is an official merch. Although it doesn\u2019t have its toothy, almost creepy looking grin - it is still adorable as heck and perfect to be put on display alongside your Studio Ghibli film collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on we head on over to the world of Pok\u00e9mon, with this highly adorable Pikachu masking tape. This item was available in four designs, all from the Pokemon Sepia Graffiti collection. Looking into it now, this is a fairly old release, as it first came out back in 2016. However the designs are still just as adorable all the same, I wouldn\u2019t say no to another item from this collection being added again in a future box.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now onto our second Pok\u00e9mon item, with this very large Face Towel. With two designs available at random in every box, one of which will feature both Pikachu and Eevee enjoying a relaxing nap. This super soft towel is quite large and is more of a hand towel in my eyes, than a face towel. It looks like 8 times the size of a face cloth and the picture I took of it above is with the towel folded over 3 times!<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now back to stationary with this next item, featuring Kirby. June\u2019s box saw everyone getting a set of two limited edition KIrby clear file folders, which were available in four regional designs. Including Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and Fujisan, with Kirby posing at each location. Now this is another older collection, as this was originally released last April. However it is quite adorable, but what does everyone do with their clear files? Do you display them, and if so how? Reach out to us on either Twitter or Facebook and tag us in your posts, to show us your clear file display ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final two items are both from Sanrio, the largest of which is the My Melody circular floor mat in the picture above. Which is just one of three designs that was available at random in every box, the other two included Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty. This mat is 50x50cm, probably amongst the smallest you can find and would be perfect to have at your computer desk. Better yet it has numerous anti slip bumps underneath, so it shouldn't go sliding about the place when you walk on it. The upside has a printed design of one of the three characters included, with the name in pastel print and a quote about the character underneath. This item was released in 2020, going by the trademark on the mat. It\u2019s nice and soft, but I could easily see this getting stained very quickly and I\u2019m unsure how machine washable it is. So best be careful with this one.<\/span><\/p>\n

And our final item is a small Hello Kitty storage box. This clip-closed box would easily work as a small lunch box, for storing your washi\/masking tape, for hair ties or even your medication as long as you don\u2019t have small kids in the house that will be quickly drawn to such a cute box as this one. It also looks like a classic vintage Hello Kitty design, one that is sure to last the ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

There we have it folks, that was Junes\u2019 SoKawaii box. This month had a good mix of items, from decorative, storage, household and stationary from some iconic franchises. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed June\u2019s box, then just wait for July\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cEnchanting Matsuri\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sumikko Gurashi, Sanrio and Rilakkuma. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include a Sumikko Gurashi electric hand fan! Shame the Irish heatwave has already been and gone! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Tekino<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Design & Lettering:<\/strong> Miguel A. Zapata<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Release Date:<\/strong> July 07, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong><\/span> https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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After the sudden death of their King at the hands of Valadar, the kingdom of Valderia has been thrown into chaos. As Valadar\u2019s forces take over the capitol, reigning chaos and barbaric violence against its citizens. There are few left to fight against them, even the mighty leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has lost his nerve.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The remaining members of the Battlecats are on a mission to recover the body of their fallen King at the request of Queen Adastril. Who has taken refuge in Vikal Crest with a resistance group. All the while, Valadar is still unsatisfied with the outcome of his battle against King Eramad III and still seeks vengeance. Whilst another power battle is still in play between Myrthalen and her father Natharien.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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We are now in the final arc of the Battlecats story, as this third and final volume begins. I\u2019m sad to see this series come to an end, but it has been a great journey thus far. I\u2019m excited to see where exactly this goes for all characters involved before we get to that final panel. This series has had many a character origin story, battle scenes, trials and tragedies. From political battles to fighting for survival in a coliseum - just to prove your loyalty. The world of Valderia is immense, most of which is inhabited by feline humanoids who follow the will of the Lion God and the late King Eramad dynasty. Then there are few who prefer to go back to the dark days of the past, where animal instinct and barbaric personas was all that was important. It only took a single death of a loved one and a single feline warrior seeking revenge - for these two polar opposite worlds to collide. The result of this is what this final arc will be covering - beginning with the aftermath of King Eramads demise and the new rule of Valadar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our beloved hero and leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has taken such a fall from grace that he is still reeling from his King's death. Now stumbling about the streets with a bottle of mead, picking petty fights that he can no longer win in his state of mind. Ultimately offering up his life, just for this nightmarish hell to end. It\u2019s his fellow Battlecats that still fight on, although there are now new tensions in the group. They are still strong, capable and have a stand-in leader, who will hopefully keep them alive long enough to make a difference in this rebellion.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other side of this fight, Valadar still struggles with the loss of his partner from many years ago. Her skull both haunts him and brings him some form of solace. However its not enough to mask the pain he wishes to rid, even after taking down the beloved ruler of this land. Even after getting his vengeance and now sitting in the seat of power. Valadar is still lost, and its the sinister Myrthalen who will use that to her full advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With each new issue the artwork and story has been reaching new heights. With a heavy plot the last number of issues, this latest one finds the characters still reeling from recent events. It\u2019s ultimately Kelthan that is going to have to shape up pretty fast and get his head in order if he wants to renew his pledge to his homeland and fallen King. Valderia is in upheaval, its citizens need saving and the Battlecats may need him once again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 is released on July 07, 2021 and can be purchased at www.madcavestudios.com<\/a>, Comixology, Drive-thru comics or your local comic book shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n","post_title":"Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 Review","post_excerpt":"The Battlecats are on a mission","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"battlecats-vol-3-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:41:15","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:41:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206526","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206517,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2021-07-02 17:16:46","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 16:16:46","post_content":"

The Isklander trilogy is an alternate reality adventure, a virtual escape room. The trilogy is made by the Swamp Motel, an immersive entertainment company and the experience makers behind the London based Resident Evil 2 escape room \/ haunted house hybrid.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the virtual escape room, you scrumage through social media posts, hack into emails, scavenge through websites, make phone calls. It\u2019s a combination between fiction and reality, an augmented reality approach to the game. The escape room can be played with up to 6 players. You all are present in a video meeting where you and your team are presented with the case you need to solve in under 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander makes great use of the theme of Lonon and the shady going-ons (in this story) to help describe a wonderfully crafted story. The story has a level of intrigue that makes you want to hunt down each clue and solve it. In some instances, you will have to comb over the evidence more than once to find the clues. The team-based activities make this a joy. The acting and voice-overs all add to the mysterious going ons, it\u2019s all superbly produced and presented.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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We played through the first story: <\/span>Plymouth Point - A Missing Person Hunt<\/span><\/em>. In this story, Ivy Isklander has gone missing and it is our job to find her as we have recently just joined Plymouth Point Resident\u2019s watch. <\/span><\/p>\n

My team consisted of 4 players in total. One person on the team was sharing their screen as we looked through the clues. I found the experience to be very fun and interesting. It started off as a video call with an old lady which made it seem like it was real. The clues were easy to follow and were not very confusing. The only thing that was a bit obstructed was the one part where we were to find the second part of a recording but we could not figure out the puzzle until the clue was sent to us via chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As another player on the team, what I liked about the game is that it was easy to play and ran smoothly. There were parts where things were easier to find, and solve and some weren't that easier. I personally really enjoyed playing and can\u2019t wait to play the others!<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be honest, I have never been in an escape room, so I did not know what to expect. I did see the trailer for how to play Isklander. I am happy to say it was a lot of fun and I did enjoy myself and it was much better than what I thought when I was looking at the trailer. To be fair as this was the first part of the trilogy, I did enjoy the setup and the story. I would have loved for it to have a few more live-action performances; as I think they were so engaging and hooked me in. I did have the odd network issue (that could have been on my end) but it was a little annoying. The time seemed to go so quickly but that could have been because I was having such a good time with my team trying to solve the escape room. I would like to play the other two parts of the trilogy to see what else Swamp Motel can do with this: reality adventure. I would recommend anyone who likes the idea of a virtual escape room to check it out with their friends and family, I am sure they will have a lot of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander website:<\/span> www.isklander.com<\/a>
Swamp Motel website:<\/span> swampmotel.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

A big thank you to Nassir and the rest of the games team for all their help in this review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Isklander Trilogy:\u00a0Plymouth Point Review","post_excerpt":"Alternate reality adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-isklander-trilogy-plymouth-point-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/566174041","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:42:04","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:42:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206517","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206510,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-02 13:58:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 12:58:00","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Misha Osherovich, Celeste O\u2019Connor, Nicholas Stargel, Emily Holder<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Christopher Landon<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 2nd July 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a few days before Homecoming, and four teenagers are celebrating at one of their houses. There is talk of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher, who attacks and kills people around the time of Homecoming each year. It\u2019s not long before one by one, each of the teens is murdered in a pretty horrific way. The owner of the house is an exotic art collector and has many artefacts in display cases. One such artefact is a mystical dagger, and when the owner of the house returns, he finds his daughter murdered and the dagger missing.. We then meet Millie (Kathryn Newton), a seventeen year old teen who is unconfident and prone to bullying. One day after school, her mum fails to collect her and she is left waiting in the dark.. A tall and shadowy figure appears, wearing a mask and holding a knife. She runs for her life but he is too fast and soon he has her pinned to the ground. It\u2019s midnight, he stabs her.. a shadow covers the moon and there\u2019s a flash of lightning. Someone turns up and scares the Butcher away. Millie is safe but there\u2019s something very different about her..<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"Freaky\"\r\n\r\nThis new movie from Blumhouse (The Invisible Man, Ma) is a bit of a surprise really. Looking at the poster and the title, you assume that it\u2019s something in the vein of the 80s movie, Freaky Friday where a mother and daughter swap places. You\u2019d be very very wrong! Though the very basic premise is there, I think you\u2019ll find it hard to think of another film where this scenario has happened.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is murderous, ruthless, and hungry for the kill and his transition into Millie\u2019s body is very believable, even down to the way she walks and carries herself whilst stalking her prey. Vince Vaughn is the perfect choice to play this psychopath who suddenly finds himself transported into the body of a teenage girl. He captures Millie\u2019s essence perfectly and is great in both roles. Kathryn Newton is fantastic too and is definitely coming into her own as a leading actress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"freaky2\"\r\n\r\nFans of extreme violence and bloody killings will most definitely love this film. Some of the killings are unbelievably graphic (circular saw) and admittedly I covered my eyes for that particular scene. I was a little bit surprised that the body count was as low as it was but I guess the story takes precedence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs someone who is not really a horror fan (I love Stephen King though) I was actually really surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Great story, great acting and some gory violence that will probably make you laugh out loud in places, makes this one to watch on the big screen. A great movie for a first date. ;)<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Freaky Review","post_excerpt":"New movie from Blumhouse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freaky-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206510","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206499,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-28 15:52:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-28 14:52:39","post_content":"

Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Nayoung Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor:<\/strong> David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

Logo and Design:<\/strong> Cristina Castan<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation:<\/strong> Stephen Blanford<\/span><\/p>\n

English Lettering:<\/strong> Fernando Fuentes<\/span><\/p>\n

Page count:<\/strong> 166pgs<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Hardcover \/ PanelSyndicate.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a fatal heart attack. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to avoid being arrested by the Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, this was quite an interesting comic. It reminds me a bit of Jupiter's Legacy, which I watched last month over on Netflix. In that it deals with the superheroes as the main characters, the pressure, tough decisions and expectations that are placed upon them. Especially the second generation of heroes that are born with powers, such as Alexia and Amy. Where they are the products of their parents' relationships, and the choices of their shared father IronHead. Who was known and respected as a patriot, a great Man who saved the World with a handful of heroes by his side. The secrets his daughters uncover reveal the truth behind how that was all made possible. You truly have to pick up this collected Volume, if you want to uncover all the juicy secrets for yourself, as even revealing one is just a massive spoiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The newly reunited sisters are two ends to the same coin, although their upbringings and personalities are solely different from one another. They ultimately are drawn to helping the other out of tough situations, even after having a scrap or parting ways. Alexia has a massive conscience and knows exactly what is \u2018right from wrong\u2019, whereas Amy is trying her best to just look after herself. All she wants is her Mother\u2019s old car, one that could neutralize her powers whilst inside of it. Truly a one of a kind vehicle that can at least give her a moment of normality. Their common ground soon becomes the task of uncovering the Foundations secrets, as well as trying to stop an all too familiar face from gaining complete control & power. So this story so far has immense Daddy issues, half-siblings showing up, unjust incarceration, some fine lines between justice and law, a corrupt system and a whole other plot that would just spoil the series if I mentioned it now - and that is just the first arc!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. Which is available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy now: <\/span>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 2 #1 Review","post_excerpt":"Volume 2 has just begun","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-2-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:33:51","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:33:51","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206579","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206569,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-07-13 16:41:22","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-13 15:41:22","post_content":"

Directed By:<\/strong> Shinichir\u00f3 Watanabe, Motonobu Hori<\/span><\/p>\n

Studio: <\/strong>BONES<\/span><\/p>\n

Episode Count:<\/strong> 24<\/span><\/p>\n

Audio:<\/strong> English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish<\/span><\/p>\n

Subtitles:<\/strong> English, Japanese, German, French, Polish<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Digital Streaming<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed by:<\/strong> Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n

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Two girls from two very different backgrounds, connect one night over music. As people pass by paying no attention to them, the whole City will stop to hear them play one day, as Carole and Tuesday meet for the very first time. A series about following your passion, letting the music guide you and working hard to make it big in the music industry as musicians who create their own melodies and lyrics from scratch - a rarity in their time. This series is perfect for all you music lovers, as it promotes so many genres as well as giving some sort of insight into the music industry. Carole & Tuesdays\u2019 lyrics are sure to stay with you for a very long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well this was a complete surprise, I began watching this show fully expecting a happy go lucky series with little to no depth. Well I was gladly mistaken, as Carole & Tuesday had character development, plot and soundtracks that would stand out miles above many other and more well known shows out there. It actually felt like this could very easily be adapted into a live action, TV drama. Going from the initial poster, you wouldn't think these two girls had very much in common and perhaps they wouldn't have if it wasn't for their music. Both are driven to make this duo work, even upon their first night meeting all they wished to do was make a song together. It was like an instant friendship between the pair. The idea seemed a bit forced at the start, but shows like this only get better as episodes progress - it just needed that forced kickstart to get it going.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So let's begin with Tuesday, the pretty little white girl who ran away from home (a big ass mansion I might add) with her expensive Gibson guitar. Leaving her cushy lifestyle and political campaign focussed mother behind, Tuesday makes her way to Alba City (a play on Alba Records I presume) in order to pursue her music. However this girl has no idea just how to survive on her own, so luckily for her she runs into a kind hearted girl playing her keyboard on the bridge to passers by. And here we meet Carole, an orphan and refugee from Planet Earth - (oh by the way people, this show takes place on Mars. Yeah, its fairly futuristic and metropolitan, but of course there are massive wealth divisions between the people living on Mars.) Carole wants to have a music career and was just missing someone as talented as Tuesday by her side to make it. Carole is completely down to earth, hard working and driven. Together these two girls make some positive waves in the industry as they work their way up. However they also have their own rivals along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carole & Tuesdays music career gets a massive boost from a viral video of them practising a new song they wrote in a local venue, which they didn't \u2018exactly\u2019 have permission to use. As their performance and escape goes viral, the girls soon get the attention of an experienced but out of practice agent. This series has countless high points, each episode was memorable in its own way. Whether for the original songs, the covers, the episode names, down to the performances in each episode - its truly captivating at times. The character development and plot could have just been a show all on its own, even without the incredible soundtrack. As we have Tuesday and her family drama with her mother running for President. Promoting a campaign that would see all refugees being sent back to Earth. A campaign that would also see Carole being directly affected. Carole is more focussed on her career, has survived this long in life without knowing her parents. Something that is later explored and very tastefully done in my opinion. With their newfound fame, it quickly attracted those that only wanted to be near her for whatever money and fame she had gotten. The dark side of humanity definitely showed its ugly head one or two times throughout the show.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most interesting arc in this show came from when the girls were entered into a Singing Competition called \u2018Mars Brightest\u2019. Here they met and competed against Angela, a fashion model wanting to transition into music. This girl has a whole character plot of her own, one that ended up being far more complex and captivating than Carole & Tuesday's storylines! And Angela was only one of the other contestants, each character in this show had their own impact on the overall experience. They each brought something to the overall plot. There are some terribly sad moments, but they add to the impact the show leaves on you. Layering that on top of an incredible music score, well that shit is going to stay with me for years to come. The only thing I wish was that this show had gotten a physical release from one of the UK\u2019s Anime Distributors instead of Netflix. I would even settle for just a Vinyl of the shows soundtrack, as at the moment I just have a YouTube playlist to go from.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Carole & Tuesday\u2019 is available in a number of language audios over on Netflix, including French, German, Japanese and English. I personally watched it in English and it was a very good dub, the songs were just beautiful. This series ran for 24 episodes and was created by studio BONES in commemoration of the studio's 20th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of record label FlyingDog. The series had two directors, including the infamous Shinichir\u00f3 Watanabe. Widely known for his anime works including Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy and Kids on the Slope. Our second director was Motonobu Hori, who has had an extensive career and has done numerous jobs across titles including Steamboy, Spirited Away, BECK, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc trilogy and Napping Princess.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Carole & Tuesday\u2019 is currently available to enjoy in full over on Netflix in the UK & Ireland! Make sure to check your region for more up to date information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 10\/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
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YOUTH follows the turbulent lives of two teenage boys that run away from their small minded town in hopes of making it to California. Frank and River, two queer teens that fall for one another leave their troubled homes behind and drive untl they run out of gas. They soon come across other misfit teens, who welcome them into their group. The fun continues for this new gang of friends, as raging hormones are mixed with liquor and drugs. Soon tempers are flying and before they know it, they are being pursued by the cops. The madness continues, just when they think they have escaped with their lives - a cosmic blast changes these teens' lives forever!<\/span><\/p>\n

Well every good superhero story has to start somewhere, usually the individuals are formed out of some kind of tragedy and that is exactly what has happened to this group of misfits. Speaking of, there are many similarities between this story and that of the UK sitcom Misfits. Both groups of wayward teens were struck with unusual powers, neither of which knew how best to use them and instead went instead for personal gain. In the later half of this volume, we see the horrifying consequences when one such superpowered individual gets hammered and starts throwing punches at civilians.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This series is just filled with countless twists and turns, there is never a calm moment. Its as though you got the cast of the TV show Misfits and put them in charge of establishing the X-Men - but first they have to fund it all through any means necessary. These teens are more like anti-heroes and are much more akin to the likes of Deadpool's personality. Look out for yourself and only those in your immediate circle. This is far from the end of YOUTH, as there is already a Season Two being published, which I will also be reviewing.<\/span><\/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't 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 and the horny teens making out. 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

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YOUTH is a modern coming of age series that follows a bunch of misfit teens that have been forgotten both by society and their families. We follow their lives as they go from parties, to drugs, alcohol and car chases. Only for them to be struck down by a cosmic power that totals their van but leaves them with unimaginable powers.<\/span><\/p>\n

YOUTH Volume 1 is available to buy in physical print from Dark Horse Comics and online through comiXology.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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\u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another ComicBuzz review! In todays\u2019 post I took a look into what was included in SoKawaii\u2019s June Box. The theme they ran with this time is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which features six products from a number of licenses. Including Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Kirby. So let\u2019s get started on our usual description of what SoKawaii is and what they have to offer you!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is surely worth the price of the box alone, and that is the official Totoro plush from My Neighbour Totoro. Studio Ghibli merch is not cheap folks, especially on this side of the World. I have seen this exact plush go for \u00a345 in HMV - and it\u2019s not a massive plush by any regards! So for me, everything else in this box I may have just gotten for free cause this plush was definitely the cream of the crop. It\u2019s super fluffy, plump, stands freely on its own and is an official merch. Although it doesn\u2019t have its toothy, almost creepy looking grin - it is still adorable as heck and perfect to be put on display alongside your Studio Ghibli film collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on we head on over to the world of Pok\u00e9mon, with this highly adorable Pikachu masking tape. This item was available in four designs, all from the Pokemon Sepia Graffiti collection. Looking into it now, this is a fairly old release, as it first came out back in 2016. However the designs are still just as adorable all the same, I wouldn\u2019t say no to another item from this collection being added again in a future box.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now onto our second Pok\u00e9mon item, with this very large Face Towel. With two designs available at random in every box, one of which will feature both Pikachu and Eevee enjoying a relaxing nap. This super soft towel is quite large and is more of a hand towel in my eyes, than a face towel. It looks like 8 times the size of a face cloth and the picture I took of it above is with the towel folded over 3 times!<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now back to stationary with this next item, featuring Kirby. June\u2019s box saw everyone getting a set of two limited edition KIrby clear file folders, which were available in four regional designs. Including Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and Fujisan, with Kirby posing at each location. Now this is another older collection, as this was originally released last April. However it is quite adorable, but what does everyone do with their clear files? Do you display them, and if so how? Reach out to us on either Twitter or Facebook and tag us in your posts, to show us your clear file display ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final two items are both from Sanrio, the largest of which is the My Melody circular floor mat in the picture above. Which is just one of three designs that was available at random in every box, the other two included Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty. This mat is 50x50cm, probably amongst the smallest you can find and would be perfect to have at your computer desk. Better yet it has numerous anti slip bumps underneath, so it shouldn't go sliding about the place when you walk on it. The upside has a printed design of one of the three characters included, with the name in pastel print and a quote about the character underneath. This item was released in 2020, going by the trademark on the mat. It\u2019s nice and soft, but I could easily see this getting stained very quickly and I\u2019m unsure how machine washable it is. So best be careful with this one.<\/span><\/p>\n

And our final item is a small Hello Kitty storage box. This clip-closed box would easily work as a small lunch box, for storing your washi\/masking tape, for hair ties or even your medication as long as you don\u2019t have small kids in the house that will be quickly drawn to such a cute box as this one. It also looks like a classic vintage Hello Kitty design, one that is sure to last the ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

There we have it folks, that was Junes\u2019 SoKawaii box. This month had a good mix of items, from decorative, storage, household and stationary from some iconic franchises. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed June\u2019s box, then just wait for July\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cEnchanting Matsuri\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sumikko Gurashi, Sanrio and Rilakkuma. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include a Sumikko Gurashi electric hand fan! Shame the Irish heatwave has already been and gone! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii June 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Dreamy creatures","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-june-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:38:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:38:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206549","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206526,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-07-05 17:00:41","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-05 16:00:41","post_content":"

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

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Tekino<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Design & Lettering:<\/strong> Miguel A. Zapata<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Release Date:<\/strong> July 07, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong><\/span> https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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After the sudden death of their King at the hands of Valadar, the kingdom of Valderia has been thrown into chaos. As Valadar\u2019s forces take over the capitol, reigning chaos and barbaric violence against its citizens. There are few left to fight against them, even the mighty leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has lost his nerve.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The remaining members of the Battlecats are on a mission to recover the body of their fallen King at the request of Queen Adastril. Who has taken refuge in Vikal Crest with a resistance group. All the while, Valadar is still unsatisfied with the outcome of his battle against King Eramad III and still seeks vengeance. Whilst another power battle is still in play between Myrthalen and her father Natharien.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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We are now in the final arc of the Battlecats story, as this third and final volume begins. I\u2019m sad to see this series come to an end, but it has been a great journey thus far. I\u2019m excited to see where exactly this goes for all characters involved before we get to that final panel. This series has had many a character origin story, battle scenes, trials and tragedies. From political battles to fighting for survival in a coliseum - just to prove your loyalty. The world of Valderia is immense, most of which is inhabited by feline humanoids who follow the will of the Lion God and the late King Eramad dynasty. Then there are few who prefer to go back to the dark days of the past, where animal instinct and barbaric personas was all that was important. It only took a single death of a loved one and a single feline warrior seeking revenge - for these two polar opposite worlds to collide. The result of this is what this final arc will be covering - beginning with the aftermath of King Eramads demise and the new rule of Valadar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our beloved hero and leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has taken such a fall from grace that he is still reeling from his King's death. Now stumbling about the streets with a bottle of mead, picking petty fights that he can no longer win in his state of mind. Ultimately offering up his life, just for this nightmarish hell to end. It\u2019s his fellow Battlecats that still fight on, although there are now new tensions in the group. They are still strong, capable and have a stand-in leader, who will hopefully keep them alive long enough to make a difference in this rebellion.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other side of this fight, Valadar still struggles with the loss of his partner from many years ago. Her skull both haunts him and brings him some form of solace. However its not enough to mask the pain he wishes to rid, even after taking down the beloved ruler of this land. Even after getting his vengeance and now sitting in the seat of power. Valadar is still lost, and its the sinister Myrthalen who will use that to her full advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With each new issue the artwork and story has been reaching new heights. With a heavy plot the last number of issues, this latest one finds the characters still reeling from recent events. It\u2019s ultimately Kelthan that is going to have to shape up pretty fast and get his head in order if he wants to renew his pledge to his homeland and fallen King. Valderia is in upheaval, its citizens need saving and the Battlecats may need him once again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 is released on July 07, 2021 and can be purchased at www.madcavestudios.com<\/a>, Comixology, Drive-thru comics or your local comic book shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n","post_title":"Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 Review","post_excerpt":"The Battlecats are on a mission","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"battlecats-vol-3-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:41:15","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:41:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206526","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206517,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2021-07-02 17:16:46","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 16:16:46","post_content":"

The Isklander trilogy is an alternate reality adventure, a virtual escape room. The trilogy is made by the Swamp Motel, an immersive entertainment company and the experience makers behind the London based Resident Evil 2 escape room \/ haunted house hybrid.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the virtual escape room, you scrumage through social media posts, hack into emails, scavenge through websites, make phone calls. It\u2019s a combination between fiction and reality, an augmented reality approach to the game. The escape room can be played with up to 6 players. You all are present in a video meeting where you and your team are presented with the case you need to solve in under 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander makes great use of the theme of Lonon and the shady going-ons (in this story) to help describe a wonderfully crafted story. The story has a level of intrigue that makes you want to hunt down each clue and solve it. In some instances, you will have to comb over the evidence more than once to find the clues. The team-based activities make this a joy. The acting and voice-overs all add to the mysterious going ons, it\u2019s all superbly produced and presented.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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We played through the first story: <\/span>Plymouth Point - A Missing Person Hunt<\/span><\/em>. In this story, Ivy Isklander has gone missing and it is our job to find her as we have recently just joined Plymouth Point Resident\u2019s watch. <\/span><\/p>\n

My team consisted of 4 players in total. One person on the team was sharing their screen as we looked through the clues. I found the experience to be very fun and interesting. It started off as a video call with an old lady which made it seem like it was real. The clues were easy to follow and were not very confusing. The only thing that was a bit obstructed was the one part where we were to find the second part of a recording but we could not figure out the puzzle until the clue was sent to us via chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As another player on the team, what I liked about the game is that it was easy to play and ran smoothly. There were parts where things were easier to find, and solve and some weren't that easier. I personally really enjoyed playing and can\u2019t wait to play the others!<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be honest, I have never been in an escape room, so I did not know what to expect. I did see the trailer for how to play Isklander. I am happy to say it was a lot of fun and I did enjoy myself and it was much better than what I thought when I was looking at the trailer. To be fair as this was the first part of the trilogy, I did enjoy the setup and the story. I would have loved for it to have a few more live-action performances; as I think they were so engaging and hooked me in. I did have the odd network issue (that could have been on my end) but it was a little annoying. The time seemed to go so quickly but that could have been because I was having such a good time with my team trying to solve the escape room. I would like to play the other two parts of the trilogy to see what else Swamp Motel can do with this: reality adventure. I would recommend anyone who likes the idea of a virtual escape room to check it out with their friends and family, I am sure they will have a lot of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander website:<\/span> www.isklander.com<\/a>
Swamp Motel website:<\/span> swampmotel.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

A big thank you to Nassir and the rest of the games team for all their help in this review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Isklander Trilogy:\u00a0Plymouth Point Review","post_excerpt":"Alternate reality adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-isklander-trilogy-plymouth-point-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/566174041","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:42:04","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:42:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206517","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206510,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-02 13:58:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 12:58:00","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Misha Osherovich, Celeste O\u2019Connor, Nicholas Stargel, Emily Holder<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Christopher Landon<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 2nd July 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a few days before Homecoming, and four teenagers are celebrating at one of their houses. There is talk of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher, who attacks and kills people around the time of Homecoming each year. It\u2019s not long before one by one, each of the teens is murdered in a pretty horrific way. The owner of the house is an exotic art collector and has many artefacts in display cases. One such artefact is a mystical dagger, and when the owner of the house returns, he finds his daughter murdered and the dagger missing.. We then meet Millie (Kathryn Newton), a seventeen year old teen who is unconfident and prone to bullying. One day after school, her mum fails to collect her and she is left waiting in the dark.. A tall and shadowy figure appears, wearing a mask and holding a knife. She runs for her life but he is too fast and soon he has her pinned to the ground. It\u2019s midnight, he stabs her.. a shadow covers the moon and there\u2019s a flash of lightning. Someone turns up and scares the Butcher away. Millie is safe but there\u2019s something very different about her..<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"Freaky\"\r\n\r\nThis new movie from Blumhouse (The Invisible Man, Ma) is a bit of a surprise really. Looking at the poster and the title, you assume that it\u2019s something in the vein of the 80s movie, Freaky Friday where a mother and daughter swap places. You\u2019d be very very wrong! Though the very basic premise is there, I think you\u2019ll find it hard to think of another film where this scenario has happened.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is murderous, ruthless, and hungry for the kill and his transition into Millie\u2019s body is very believable, even down to the way she walks and carries herself whilst stalking her prey. Vince Vaughn is the perfect choice to play this psychopath who suddenly finds himself transported into the body of a teenage girl. He captures Millie\u2019s essence perfectly and is great in both roles. Kathryn Newton is fantastic too and is definitely coming into her own as a leading actress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"freaky2\"\r\n\r\nFans of extreme violence and bloody killings will most definitely love this film. Some of the killings are unbelievably graphic (circular saw) and admittedly I covered my eyes for that particular scene. I was a little bit surprised that the body count was as low as it was but I guess the story takes precedence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs someone who is not really a horror fan (I love Stephen King though) I was actually really surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Great story, great acting and some gory violence that will probably make you laugh out loud in places, makes this one to watch on the big screen. A great movie for a first date. ;)<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Freaky Review","post_excerpt":"New movie from Blumhouse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freaky-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206510","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206499,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-28 15:52:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-28 14:52:39","post_content":"

Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Nayoung Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor:<\/strong> David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

Logo and Design:<\/strong> Cristina Castan<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation:<\/strong> Stephen Blanford<\/span><\/p>\n

English Lettering:<\/strong> Fernando Fuentes<\/span><\/p>\n

Page count:<\/strong> 166pgs<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Hardcover \/ PanelSyndicate.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a fatal heart attack. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to avoid being arrested by the Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, this was quite an interesting comic. It reminds me a bit of Jupiter's Legacy, which I watched last month over on Netflix. In that it deals with the superheroes as the main characters, the pressure, tough decisions and expectations that are placed upon them. Especially the second generation of heroes that are born with powers, such as Alexia and Amy. Where they are the products of their parents' relationships, and the choices of their shared father IronHead. Who was known and respected as a patriot, a great Man who saved the World with a handful of heroes by his side. The secrets his daughters uncover reveal the truth behind how that was all made possible. You truly have to pick up this collected Volume, if you want to uncover all the juicy secrets for yourself, as even revealing one is just a massive spoiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The newly reunited sisters are two ends to the same coin, although their upbringings and personalities are solely different from one another. They ultimately are drawn to helping the other out of tough situations, even after having a scrap or parting ways. Alexia has a massive conscience and knows exactly what is \u2018right from wrong\u2019, whereas Amy is trying her best to just look after herself. All she wants is her Mother\u2019s old car, one that could neutralize her powers whilst inside of it. Truly a one of a kind vehicle that can at least give her a moment of normality. Their common ground soon becomes the task of uncovering the Foundations secrets, as well as trying to stop an all too familiar face from gaining complete control & power. So this story so far has immense Daddy issues, half-siblings showing up, unjust incarceration, some fine lines between justice and law, a corrupt system and a whole other plot that would just spoil the series if I mentioned it now - and that is just the first arc!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. Which is available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy now: <\/span>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii May 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spring time","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-may-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:37:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:37:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist: <\/strong>Kike J. D\u00edaz<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor: <\/strong>David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation: <\/strong>Alejandro Arbona<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Published By:<\/strong> PanelSyndicate.com<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a \u2018fatal heart attack\u2019. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to uncover the reason that their father faked his own death. This and more twisted family secrets get revealed, but will the sisters still stick together for the greater good or will Alexia once again go back to her fathers side?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Volume 2 has just begun with single issues, which follows on from the explosion ending of Volume 1: Issue 5. The girls are now on the opposite side of the law, they still help civilians out whenever they can but are just constantly on the run now. Superheroes are now getting involved in politics, with one such hero now running for President! \u2018The Hound\u2019 has now handed himself into the police, but is faced with a different atmosphere than what he was expecting from the force. Just who could be behind it all? Whilst the sisters are still on the run and it looks like its not just the Police that is after them now!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. This review is of Volume 2: Issue 1, of what would be called \u2018Season 2\u2019. Both of which are available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues! I\u2019m interested to see how far this series will go and how it will ultimately end for this super-powered family.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Buy now: <\/span><\/strong>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/u><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Directed By:<\/strong> Shinichir\u00f3 Watanabe, Motonobu Hori<\/span><\/p>\n

Studio: <\/strong>BONES<\/span><\/p>\n

Episode Count:<\/strong> 24<\/span><\/p>\n

Audio:<\/strong> English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish<\/span><\/p>\n

Subtitles:<\/strong> English, Japanese, German, French, Polish<\/span><\/p>\n

Release Date:<\/strong> April 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Digital Streaming<\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed by:<\/strong> Netflix<\/span><\/p>\n

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Two girls from two very different backgrounds, connect one night over music. As people pass by paying no attention to them, the whole City will stop to hear them play one day, as Carole and Tuesday meet for the very first time. A series about following your passion, letting the music guide you and working hard to make it big in the music industry as musicians who create their own melodies and lyrics from scratch - a rarity in their time. This series is perfect for all you music lovers, as it promotes so many genres as well as giving some sort of insight into the music industry. Carole & Tuesdays\u2019 lyrics are sure to stay with you for a very long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well this was a complete surprise, I began watching this show fully expecting a happy go lucky series with little to no depth. Well I was gladly mistaken, as Carole & Tuesday had character development, plot and soundtracks that would stand out miles above many other and more well known shows out there. It actually felt like this could very easily be adapted into a live action, TV drama. Going from the initial poster, you wouldn't think these two girls had very much in common and perhaps they wouldn't have if it wasn't for their music. Both are driven to make this duo work, even upon their first night meeting all they wished to do was make a song together. It was like an instant friendship between the pair. The idea seemed a bit forced at the start, but shows like this only get better as episodes progress - it just needed that forced kickstart to get it going.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So let's begin with Tuesday, the pretty little white girl who ran away from home (a big ass mansion I might add) with her expensive Gibson guitar. Leaving her cushy lifestyle and political campaign focussed mother behind, Tuesday makes her way to Alba City (a play on Alba Records I presume) in order to pursue her music. However this girl has no idea just how to survive on her own, so luckily for her she runs into a kind hearted girl playing her keyboard on the bridge to passers by. And here we meet Carole, an orphan and refugee from Planet Earth - (oh by the way people, this show takes place on Mars. Yeah, its fairly futuristic and metropolitan, but of course there are massive wealth divisions between the people living on Mars.) Carole wants to have a music career and was just missing someone as talented as Tuesday by her side to make it. Carole is completely down to earth, hard working and driven. Together these two girls make some positive waves in the industry as they work their way up. However they also have their own rivals along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carole & Tuesdays music career gets a massive boost from a viral video of them practising a new song they wrote in a local venue, which they didn't \u2018exactly\u2019 have permission to use. As their performance and escape goes viral, the girls soon get the attention of an experienced but out of practice agent. This series has countless high points, each episode was memorable in its own way. Whether for the original songs, the covers, the episode names, down to the performances in each episode - its truly captivating at times. The character development and plot could have just been a show all on its own, even without the incredible soundtrack. As we have Tuesday and her family drama with her mother running for President. Promoting a campaign that would see all refugees being sent back to Earth. A campaign that would also see Carole being directly affected. Carole is more focussed on her career, has survived this long in life without knowing her parents. Something that is later explored and very tastefully done in my opinion. With their newfound fame, it quickly attracted those that only wanted to be near her for whatever money and fame she had gotten. The dark side of humanity definitely showed its ugly head one or two times throughout the show.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The most interesting arc in this show came from when the girls were entered into a Singing Competition called \u2018Mars Brightest\u2019. Here they met and competed against Angela, a fashion model wanting to transition into music. This girl has a whole character plot of her own, one that ended up being far more complex and captivating than Carole & Tuesday's storylines! And Angela was only one of the other contestants, each character in this show had their own impact on the overall experience. They each brought something to the overall plot. There are some terribly sad moments, but they add to the impact the show leaves on you. Layering that on top of an incredible music score, well that shit is going to stay with me for years to come. The only thing I wish was that this show had gotten a physical release from one of the UK\u2019s Anime Distributors instead of Netflix. I would even settle for just a Vinyl of the shows soundtrack, as at the moment I just have a YouTube playlist to go from.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Carole & Tuesday\u2019 is available in a number of language audios over on Netflix, including French, German, Japanese and English. I personally watched it in English and it was a very good dub, the songs were just beautiful. This series ran for 24 episodes and was created by studio BONES in commemoration of the studio's 20th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of record label FlyingDog. The series had two directors, including the infamous Shinichir\u00f3 Watanabe. Widely known for his anime works including Cowboy Bebop, Space Dandy and Kids on the Slope. Our second director was Motonobu Hori, who has had an extensive career and has done numerous jobs across titles including Steamboy, Spirited Away, BECK, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc trilogy and Napping Princess.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Carole & Tuesday\u2019 is currently available to enjoy in full over on Netflix in the UK & Ireland! Make sure to check your region for more up to date information.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 10\/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
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YOUTH follows the turbulent lives of two teenage boys that run away from their small minded town in hopes of making it to California. Frank and River, two queer teens that fall for one another leave their troubled homes behind and drive untl they run out of gas. They soon come across other misfit teens, who welcome them into their group. The fun continues for this new gang of friends, as raging hormones are mixed with liquor and drugs. Soon tempers are flying and before they know it, they are being pursued by the cops. The madness continues, just when they think they have escaped with their lives - a cosmic blast changes these teens' lives forever!<\/span><\/p>\n

Well every good superhero story has to start somewhere, usually the individuals are formed out of some kind of tragedy and that is exactly what has happened to this group of misfits. Speaking of, there are many similarities between this story and that of the UK sitcom Misfits. Both groups of wayward teens were struck with unusual powers, neither of which knew how best to use them and instead went instead for personal gain. In the later half of this volume, we see the horrifying consequences when one such superpowered individual gets hammered and starts throwing punches at civilians.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This series is just filled with countless twists and turns, there is never a calm moment. Its as though you got the cast of the TV show Misfits and put them in charge of establishing the X-Men - but first they have to fund it all through any means necessary. These teens are more like anti-heroes and are much more akin to the likes of Deadpool's personality. Look out for yourself and only those in your immediate circle. This is far from the end of YOUTH, as there is already a Season Two being published, which I will also be reviewing.<\/span><\/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't 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 and the horny teens making out. 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

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YOUTH is a modern coming of age series that follows a bunch of misfit teens that have been forgotten both by society and their families. We follow their lives as they go from parties, to drugs, alcohol and car chases. Only for them to be struck down by a cosmic power that totals their van but leaves them with unimaginable powers.<\/span><\/p>\n

YOUTH Volume 1 is available to buy in physical print from Dark Horse Comics and online through comiXology.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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\u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another ComicBuzz review! In todays\u2019 post I took a look into what was included in SoKawaii\u2019s June Box. The theme they ran with this time is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which features six products from a number of licenses. Including Studio Ghibli, Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon and Kirby. So let\u2019s get started on our usual description of what SoKawaii is and what they have to offer you!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is surely worth the price of the box alone, and that is the official Totoro plush from My Neighbour Totoro. Studio Ghibli merch is not cheap folks, especially on this side of the World. I have seen this exact plush go for \u00a345 in HMV - and it\u2019s not a massive plush by any regards! So for me, everything else in this box I may have just gotten for free cause this plush was definitely the cream of the crop. It\u2019s super fluffy, plump, stands freely on its own and is an official merch. Although it doesn\u2019t have its toothy, almost creepy looking grin - it is still adorable as heck and perfect to be put on display alongside your Studio Ghibli film collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on we head on over to the world of Pok\u00e9mon, with this highly adorable Pikachu masking tape. This item was available in four designs, all from the Pokemon Sepia Graffiti collection. Looking into it now, this is a fairly old release, as it first came out back in 2016. However the designs are still just as adorable all the same, I wouldn\u2019t say no to another item from this collection being added again in a future box.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now onto our second Pok\u00e9mon item, with this very large Face Towel. With two designs available at random in every box, one of which will feature both Pikachu and Eevee enjoying a relaxing nap. This super soft towel is quite large and is more of a hand towel in my eyes, than a face towel. It looks like 8 times the size of a face cloth and the picture I took of it above is with the towel folded over 3 times!<\/span><\/p>\n

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We are now back to stationary with this next item, featuring Kirby. June\u2019s box saw everyone getting a set of two limited edition KIrby clear file folders, which were available in four regional designs. Including Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa and Fujisan, with Kirby posing at each location. Now this is another older collection, as this was originally released last April. However it is quite adorable, but what does everyone do with their clear files? Do you display them, and if so how? Reach out to us on either Twitter or Facebook and tag us in your posts, to show us your clear file display ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final two items are both from Sanrio, the largest of which is the My Melody circular floor mat in the picture above. Which is just one of three designs that was available at random in every box, the other two included Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty. This mat is 50x50cm, probably amongst the smallest you can find and would be perfect to have at your computer desk. Better yet it has numerous anti slip bumps underneath, so it shouldn't go sliding about the place when you walk on it. The upside has a printed design of one of the three characters included, with the name in pastel print and a quote about the character underneath. This item was released in 2020, going by the trademark on the mat. It\u2019s nice and soft, but I could easily see this getting stained very quickly and I\u2019m unsure how machine washable it is. So best be careful with this one.<\/span><\/p>\n

And our final item is a small Hello Kitty storage box. This clip-closed box would easily work as a small lunch box, for storing your washi\/masking tape, for hair ties or even your medication as long as you don\u2019t have small kids in the house that will be quickly drawn to such a cute box as this one. It also looks like a classic vintage Hello Kitty design, one that is sure to last the ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

There we have it folks, that was Junes\u2019 SoKawaii box. This month had a good mix of items, from decorative, storage, household and stationary from some iconic franchises. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed June\u2019s box, then just wait for July\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cEnchanting Matsuri\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sumikko Gurashi, Sanrio and Rilakkuma. That box is already sold out and on the way to me and will include a Sumikko Gurashi electric hand fan! Shame the Irish heatwave has already been and gone! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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

Illustrated By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Tekino<\/span><\/p>\n

Book Design & Lettering:<\/strong> Miguel A. Zapata<\/span><\/p>\n

Cover By:<\/strong> Michael Camelo<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Release Date:<\/strong> July 07, 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong><\/span> https:\/\/madcavestudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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After the sudden death of their King at the hands of Valadar, the kingdom of Valderia has been thrown into chaos. As Valadar\u2019s forces take over the capitol, reigning chaos and barbaric violence against its citizens. There are few left to fight against them, even the mighty leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has lost his nerve.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The remaining members of the Battlecats are on a mission to recover the body of their fallen King at the request of Queen Adastril. Who has taken refuge in Vikal Crest with a resistance group. All the while, Valadar is still unsatisfied with the outcome of his battle against King Eramad III and still seeks vengeance. Whilst another power battle is still in play between Myrthalen and her father Natharien.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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We are now in the final arc of the Battlecats story, as this third and final volume begins. I\u2019m sad to see this series come to an end, but it has been a great journey thus far. I\u2019m excited to see where exactly this goes for all characters involved before we get to that final panel. This series has had many a character origin story, battle scenes, trials and tragedies. From political battles to fighting for survival in a coliseum - just to prove your loyalty. The world of Valderia is immense, most of which is inhabited by feline humanoids who follow the will of the Lion God and the late King Eramad dynasty. Then there are few who prefer to go back to the dark days of the past, where animal instinct and barbaric personas was all that was important. It only took a single death of a loved one and a single feline warrior seeking revenge - for these two polar opposite worlds to collide. The result of this is what this final arc will be covering - beginning with the aftermath of King Eramads demise and the new rule of Valadar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our beloved hero and leader of the Battlecats - Kelthan has taken such a fall from grace that he is still reeling from his King's death. Now stumbling about the streets with a bottle of mead, picking petty fights that he can no longer win in his state of mind. Ultimately offering up his life, just for this nightmarish hell to end. It\u2019s his fellow Battlecats that still fight on, although there are now new tensions in the group. They are still strong, capable and have a stand-in leader, who will hopefully keep them alive long enough to make a difference in this rebellion.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other side of this fight, Valadar still struggles with the loss of his partner from many years ago. Her skull both haunts him and brings him some form of solace. However its not enough to mask the pain he wishes to rid, even after taking down the beloved ruler of this land. Even after getting his vengeance and now sitting in the seat of power. Valadar is still lost, and its the sinister Myrthalen who will use that to her full advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With each new issue the artwork and story has been reaching new heights. With a heavy plot the last number of issues, this latest one finds the characters still reeling from recent events. It\u2019s ultimately Kelthan that is going to have to shape up pretty fast and get his head in order if he wants to renew his pledge to his homeland and fallen King. Valderia is in upheaval, its citizens need saving and the Battlecats may need him once again.<\/span><\/p>\n

Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 is released on July 07, 2021 and can be purchased at www.madcavestudios.com<\/a>, Comixology, Drive-thru comics or your local comic book shop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span><\/p>\n\n","post_title":"Battlecats Vol. 3 #1 Review","post_excerpt":"The Battlecats are on a mission","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"battlecats-vol-3-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:41:15","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:41:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206526","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206517,"post_author":"30","post_date":"2021-07-02 17:16:46","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 16:16:46","post_content":"

The Isklander trilogy is an alternate reality adventure, a virtual escape room. The trilogy is made by the Swamp Motel, an immersive entertainment company and the experience makers behind the London based Resident Evil 2 escape room \/ haunted house hybrid.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the virtual escape room, you scrumage through social media posts, hack into emails, scavenge through websites, make phone calls. It\u2019s a combination between fiction and reality, an augmented reality approach to the game. The escape room can be played with up to 6 players. You all are present in a video meeting where you and your team are presented with the case you need to solve in under 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander makes great use of the theme of Lonon and the shady going-ons (in this story) to help describe a wonderfully crafted story. The story has a level of intrigue that makes you want to hunt down each clue and solve it. In some instances, you will have to comb over the evidence more than once to find the clues. The team-based activities make this a joy. The acting and voice-overs all add to the mysterious going ons, it\u2019s all superbly produced and presented.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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We played through the first story: <\/span>Plymouth Point - A Missing Person Hunt<\/span><\/em>. In this story, Ivy Isklander has gone missing and it is our job to find her as we have recently just joined Plymouth Point Resident\u2019s watch. <\/span><\/p>\n

My team consisted of 4 players in total. One person on the team was sharing their screen as we looked through the clues. I found the experience to be very fun and interesting. It started off as a video call with an old lady which made it seem like it was real. The clues were easy to follow and were not very confusing. The only thing that was a bit obstructed was the one part where we were to find the second part of a recording but we could not figure out the puzzle until the clue was sent to us via chat.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As another player on the team, what I liked about the game is that it was easy to play and ran smoothly. There were parts where things were easier to find, and solve and some weren't that easier. I personally really enjoyed playing and can\u2019t wait to play the others!<\/span><\/p>\n

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To be honest, I have never been in an escape room, so I did not know what to expect. I did see the trailer for how to play Isklander. I am happy to say it was a lot of fun and I did enjoy myself and it was much better than what I thought when I was looking at the trailer. To be fair as this was the first part of the trilogy, I did enjoy the setup and the story. I would have loved for it to have a few more live-action performances; as I think they were so engaging and hooked me in. I did have the odd network issue (that could have been on my end) but it was a little annoying. The time seemed to go so quickly but that could have been because I was having such a good time with my team trying to solve the escape room. I would like to play the other two parts of the trilogy to see what else Swamp Motel can do with this: reality adventure. I would recommend anyone who likes the idea of a virtual escape room to check it out with their friends and family, I am sure they will have a lot of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isklander website:<\/span> www.isklander.com<\/a>
Swamp Motel website:<\/span> swampmotel.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

A big thank you to Nassir and the rest of the games team for all their help in this review.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"The Isklander Trilogy:\u00a0Plymouth Point Review","post_excerpt":"Alternate reality adventure","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-isklander-trilogy-plymouth-point-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/vimeo.com\/566174041","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:42:04","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:42:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206517","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206510,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-07-02 13:58:00","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-02 12:58:00","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Misha Osherovich, Celeste O\u2019Connor, Nicholas Stargel, Emily Holder<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong> Christopher Landon<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 2nd July 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s a few days before Homecoming, and four teenagers are celebrating at one of their houses. There is talk of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher, who attacks and kills people around the time of Homecoming each year. It\u2019s not long before one by one, each of the teens is murdered in a pretty horrific way. The owner of the house is an exotic art collector and has many artefacts in display cases. One such artefact is a mystical dagger, and when the owner of the house returns, he finds his daughter murdered and the dagger missing.. We then meet Millie (Kathryn Newton), a seventeen year old teen who is unconfident and prone to bullying. One day after school, her mum fails to collect her and she is left waiting in the dark.. A tall and shadowy figure appears, wearing a mask and holding a knife. She runs for her life but he is too fast and soon he has her pinned to the ground. It\u2019s midnight, he stabs her.. a shadow covers the moon and there\u2019s a flash of lightning. Someone turns up and scares the Butcher away. Millie is safe but there\u2019s something very different about her..<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"Freaky\"\r\n\r\nThis new movie from Blumhouse (The Invisible Man, Ma) is a bit of a surprise really. Looking at the poster and the title, you assume that it\u2019s something in the vein of the 80s movie, Freaky Friday where a mother and daughter swap places. You\u2019d be very very wrong! Though the very basic premise is there, I think you\u2019ll find it hard to think of another film where this scenario has happened.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is murderous, ruthless, and hungry for the kill and his transition into Millie\u2019s body is very believable, even down to the way she walks and carries herself whilst stalking her prey. Vince Vaughn is the perfect choice to play this psychopath who suddenly finds himself transported into the body of a teenage girl. He captures Millie\u2019s essence perfectly and is great in both roles. Kathryn Newton is fantastic too and is definitely coming into her own as a leading actress.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"freaky2\"\r\n\r\nFans of extreme violence and bloody killings will most definitely love this film. Some of the killings are unbelievably graphic (circular saw) and admittedly I covered my eyes for that particular scene. I was a little bit surprised that the body count was as low as it was but I guess the story takes precedence.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs someone who is not really a horror fan (I love Stephen King though) I was actually really surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Great story, great acting and some gory violence that will probably make you laugh out loud in places, makes this one to watch on the big screen. A great movie for a first date. ;)<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8.5\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Freaky Review","post_excerpt":"New movie from Blumhouse","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"freaky-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206510","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206499,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-28 15:52:39","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-28 14:52:39","post_content":"

Created By:<\/strong> David L\u00f3pez<\/span><\/p>\n

Colorist:<\/strong> Nayoung Kim<\/span><\/p>\n

Script Tutor:<\/strong> David Munoz<\/span><\/p>\n

Logo and Design:<\/strong> Cristina Castan<\/span><\/p>\n

English Translation:<\/strong> Stephen Blanford<\/span><\/p>\n

English Lettering:<\/strong> Fernando Fuentes<\/span><\/p>\n

Page count:<\/strong> 166pgs<\/span><\/p>\n

Format:<\/strong> Hardcover \/ PanelSyndicate.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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Alexia is the next in line to inherit \u2018The Foundation\u2019, an organisation that has regulated Superheroes and Villains into fighting in cage matches for the public's safety & entertainment. Although Alexia only wishes to be just a superhero, whose job is to solely help the weak and vulnerable. Her Father - Iron Head, has other plans for his daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

He plans on making her the next Iron Head, with a new look - one far from the physique she was born with. Not long after this \u2018conversation\u2019, the great Iron Head suffers a fatal heart attack. It is only on the day of his funeral, does Alexia meet her half sister Amy - Daughter of the late Villianis: Black Hand. Together they go through some family history, uncover The Foundation's secrets and try to avoid being arrested by the Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, this was quite an interesting comic. It reminds me a bit of Jupiter's Legacy, which I watched last month over on Netflix. In that it deals with the superheroes as the main characters, the pressure, tough decisions and expectations that are placed upon them. Especially the second generation of heroes that are born with powers, such as Alexia and Amy. Where they are the products of their parents' relationships, and the choices of their shared father IronHead. Who was known and respected as a patriot, a great Man who saved the World with a handful of heroes by his side. The secrets his daughters uncover reveal the truth behind how that was all made possible. You truly have to pick up this collected Volume, if you want to uncover all the juicy secrets for yourself, as even revealing one is just a massive spoiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The newly reunited sisters are two ends to the same coin, although their upbringings and personalities are solely different from one another. They ultimately are drawn to helping the other out of tough situations, even after having a scrap or parting ways. Alexia has a massive conscience and knows exactly what is \u2018right from wrong\u2019, whereas Amy is trying her best to just look after herself. All she wants is her Mother\u2019s old car, one that could neutralize her powers whilst inside of it. Truly a one of a kind vehicle that can at least give her a moment of normality. Their common ground soon becomes the task of uncovering the Foundations secrets, as well as trying to stop an all too familiar face from gaining complete control & power. So this story so far has immense Daddy issues, half-siblings showing up, unjust incarceration, some fine lines between justice and law, a corrupt system and a whole other plot that would just spoil the series if I mentioned it now - and that is just the first arc!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019 has a unique style of artwork, where the character designs remind me a lot of the Batman Animated series just for facial expressions, whereas the background of the city just on the first set of pages reminds me more of Futurama. Its an odd mix but it just struck me more as I was reading it. The character design for Alexia however does bring back memories of when I used to see Squirrel Girl making the odd appearance in the Marvel comics back in the early 2000\u2019s. More of a \u2018real woman\u2019 shape to the character, nothing wrong with that! This girl can also throw a punch and stand her ground in a fight - now that I can respect! Anyway, artwork has been top notch, and it\u2019s not only humans that feature in this story as we also have a dimensional villain as well that just resembles an alien looking Indian deity? Kind of hard to describe now that I put it into words. Then we have Amy who has a whole style of her own! Very original, punkish with a cracking attitude! This series was also originally published online on PanelSyndicate.com, with Image Comics now giving it its first print release.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you enjoy the likes of \u2018Jupiter's Legacy\u2019, then I would highly suggest checking out \u2018Blackhand & Ironhead\u2019. Volume 1 is currently available, which contains the entire five issues that made up that section. Which is available to buy directly from the link below. Also make sure to check out your local comic book shop for future issues!<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy now: <\/span>http:\/\/panelsyndicate.com\/comics\/blackhand-ironhead<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Blackhand & Ironhead Volume 1 Review","post_excerpt":"Created by David L\u00f3pez","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"blackhand-ironhead-volume-1-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 02:45:57","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 01:45:57","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206499","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206474,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2021-06-23 14:45:03","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-23 13:45:03","post_content":"Starring:<\/strong> Vin Diesel, John Cena, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris \u2018Ludacris\u2019 Bridges, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren<\/span>\r\n\r\nDirector:<\/strong>\u00a0 Justin Lin<\/span>\r\n\r\nRelease date:<\/strong> 24th June 2021<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s 1989 and at the Speedway track, Jack Toretto is driving in the final race of the season. His two teenage sons, Jakob and Dom are working in the pit-lane and during the race, Jack\u2019s car is bumped by a rival and spins out of control, smashing against the wall and bursting into flames. Dom is devastated and ends up getting dragged away as he tries to get to his dad\u2019s car.. Fast forward to present day and Dom (Vin Diesel) is now a dad himself to young Brian. He and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) are living a relaxed life on an isolated farm and one day an unknown car comes speeding down the road. They prepare for the worst but are soon confronted by some very familiar faces...<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe film franchise for Fast and Furious<\/em> began back in 2001 and was originally slated as being a trilogy of films which focused on illegal street racing. Over the years the franchise has steadily grown and has been geared more towards \u2018family\u2019 and the premise of \u2018protecting your own\u2019.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_1\"\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s even a Fast & Furious<\/em> ride at the Universal Studios<\/em> theme park in Hollywood, where there are holograms of the characters and you also participate in a car chase from the comfort of the studio tour trolleys. I actually really loved it when I was there and I think I went on it three times in one day.<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve already watched the trailer for F&F9 then you\u2019ve pretty much seen all they key stunts and action sequences in the film. We\u2019re introduced to the new character of Jakob, Dom\u2019s brother played by John Cena, but unfortunately there\u2019s no real explanation of his plans\/ goals or why he\u2019s doing what he\u2019s doing. He just seems to frown a lot and look muscle-y in tight fitting black tops. Anyways, some great fight scenes but just like in the old A-Team tv series in the 80s, no-one seems to get hurt or injured. Some great locations used in the film, including a rather lovely looking Edinburgh that gets totally trashed during a chase sequence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"fastandfurious9_2\"\r\n\r\nThat being said, I think anyone that\u2019s followed the series and loved it will not be disappointed. It\u2019s a great movie to just leave your brain at the door and enjoy for what it is; lots of car chases, punch ups, and crazy stunts.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKeep an eye out for Dame Helen Mirren\u2019s crazy driving skills and make sure you stay til after the credits for an extra bonus little scene..<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong> 8\/10<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","post_title":"Fast & Furious 9 Review","post_excerpt":"No one outruns their past","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"fast-furious-9-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_modified_gmt":"2024-12-05 12:28:39","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206474","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206451,"post_author":"5","post_date":"2021-06-21 19:15:19","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-21 18:15:19","post_content":"

\u201cSpring Time, Happy Time!\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hello everyone, I am back once again with another SoKawaii box to review. This time I have May\u2019s box, which focuses on Spring Time. With a number of items dedicated to making your homelife that bit more kawaii, with merch from Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and San-X. So let\u2019s get started with information on who SoKawaii is!<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you that don\u2019t know \u2013 SoKawaii is a company based in Japan, home of practically everything kawaii (the Japanese word for cute). They create monthly subscription boxes, jam packed with 100% licensed products from brands such as Hello Kitty, Pok\u00e9mon, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli and more. The items range from plushies to Gachapon, little figures, stationary, lifestyle, kitchenware and more. The staff at SoKawaii handpicks 5 to 7 cute & useful items exclusive to Japan, pack them up in a very decorative box and send it straight to your doorstep each month. You can also check out their Instagram for even more info and insights into what is currently trending in Japanese arcades and stores. As well as sneak peeks into what they could be including in next month\u2019s box. They also listen to what you would like to be included in future boxes, by asking across their social media accounts. So make sure to have your opinions heard over on their social media posts, particularly their Instagram one \u2013<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sokawaii\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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So our first item this month is one I have longed to own - a Kuromi plush! This adorable plush mascot comes in her very own maid outfit, all set for the big Spring Clean. With an outfit that would fit right in with any maid caf\u00e9 in Japan, Kuromi has a matching headband and bows as well. This officially licensed mascot comes straight from Sanrio, however she won\u2019t be in every May box as there is also a My Melody version that could also be included. This was obviously the best item from the box this month for me!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Moving on to our second Sanrio item, which is a magnetic hook featuring a number of Sanrio\u2019s most iconic characters. There were two designs available for this product, as it is unusual to find a magnetic hook as it leaves very few places to actually use it. Mine ended up being attached to the side of my cooker, so I can hang up my oven glove. It really makes you think, how many places have you in your home that you can actually attach a magne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up is our kitchenware items for this month, which include a bowl and chopsticks. The bowl is actually made from bamboo fiber, which makes it more eco friendly than plastic and is also food safe. It even includes a fun looking Sumikkogurashi design on the inside, which will make a lovely little surprise for when you are done eating your food. Now I wouldn\u2019t suggest putting this in a dishwasher, as it could either ruin the design or it mightn\u2019t be suitable for high temperatures. Best keep with the old fashion way and wash it by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying this bowl is two sets of chopsticks, featuring everyone's favourite My Neighbor Totoro from Studio Ghibli. These 21cm chopsticks (which I don\u2019t really know they came in different sizes), are decorated at the top by the lovable character. Perfect for sharing a meal, or having as a back up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our final item this month comes once again from San-X with this super soft Rilakkuma pillow. This pillow is in fact more of a cushion, going by the size and shape. It\u2019s quite soft, but not very \u2018plump\u2019 as though it could have done with some more stuffing for a more firm cushion. However if it was, it may not have fitted inside the box! This cushion of course has two \u2018faces\u2019 to it, with Rilakkumas\u2019 face taking up the entirety of one side with flowers printed on the corners. The opposite side is more sparse, with a beautiful background filled with sakura petals and flowers. With Rilakkuma enjoying a Dango and Korilakkuma sitting beside him in the corner. We also have the little chick Kiiroitori sitting on top of a flower in the top corner. It really does make for a lovely throw pillow, but practicality not so much as there are so many warnings on the label that this cushion can never be machine washed. So once again, make sure and wash this one by hand if you need to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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There we have it folks, that was Mays\u2019 SoKawaii box. Very Sanrio and San-X heavy in the merch, with a good mix of items. Now let\u2019s get on to the all important information, for how YOU can begin your own subscription, as well as a special discount code just for you guys.<\/span><\/p>\n

So here is the price breakdown of the box each month and the savings you can get. SoKawaii are back to shipping their boxes via Japan Post, so delivery may take a number of weeks. Whether you subscribe month to month, or for their 3, 6 or even 12 month package options \u2013 there are savings to be had.<\/span><\/p>\n

1 Month \u2013 $35.00 (\u20ac29.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Months \u2013 $33.50 (\u20ac28.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

6 Months \u2013 $32.00 (\u20ac26.50mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

12 Months \u2013 $31.50 (\u20ac26.00mo roughly)<\/span><\/p>\n

Better yet, here is a $3 discount code that you can use on your first box by clicking this link!<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/sokawaii.refr.cc\/maryhealy<\/a><\/p>\n

Now if you enjoyed May\u2019s box, then just wait for June\u2019s! It\u2019s theme is \u201cDreamy Creatures\u201d, which will feature a number of items from Sanrio, Kirby, My Neighbour Totoro and Pok\u00e9mon. That box is already sold out and on the way to me, and will include my very own Totoro plush! Stay tuned to SoKawaiis\u2019 social media, as they announced their themes, sneak peaks and opinion polls on what fans want to see next in their boxes. They are very active on their Instagram and really listen to what their customers are looking for \u2013 so go have your say now! Also make sure and use that special discount code I left you all above!<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.sokawaii.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","post_title":"SoKawaii May 2021 Box Review","post_excerpt":"Spring time","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"sokawaii-may-2021-box-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2022-10-08 14:37:58","post_modified_gmt":"2022-10-08 13:37:58","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206451","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":206442,"post_author":"33","post_date":"2021-06-18 15:26:14","post_date_gmt":"2021-06-18 14:26:14","post_content":"Developer:\u00a0<\/strong>Out of the Blue <\/span>\r\n\r\nPlatforms: <\/strong>PC, PS4 (Reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One<\/span>\r\n\r\nGenre:<\/strong>\u00a0Electronic puzzle game, first-person adventure<\/span>\r\n\r\nPublisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Raw Fury<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe cosmic horror universe created by H.P. Lovecraft has already served as inspiration for several movies and games and now, developer Out of the Blue has decided to drink from this fountain, Call of the Sea, its action-puzzle title is based on the works of the famous writer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nYou play as Norah, a woman suffering from an unknown disease (some black spots on both hands and sometimes has a hard difficulty on standing up or walking). Call of the Sea invites the player to explore a mysterious island off the coast of Tahiti in 1934 and try to decipher the unexplained disappearance of an archaeological expedition. The group, led by Harry, searched the local ruins and legends surrounding the region for a cure for the strange condition that afflicts Norah, after a few months without any kind of news from her husband, she receives a package in the mail with an old photo, a key with the initials CW and a bizarre dagger. The mission seems simple at first: find him. However, there is more to his illness and this island than one might think at first.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_1\"\r\n\r\nAs the plot unfolds, we discover more details about the unfortunate ending of those who dared to set foot on the island, how their sanity gradually ebbed away, and we are forced to help Norah make a difficult decision: live or love.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has a great start! Directly linking to the great Cthulhu\u2019s lore, the opening\/beginning of the game is already amazing and very immersive.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe game has so much care on its creation like some letters have a short cutscene to illustrate what happened in the letter, this kind of detail gets me every time. Another great thing is that those who had read the books will see a bunch of direct references! Like de Vinyl from \u201cThe Music of Erich Zann\u201d (One of my favourite tales by the way) or a newspaper talking about the family who lived on the farm from \u201cColour out of space\u201d. So, if you are included in this level of appreciation of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I strongly suggest you read everything! Another interesting writer to have a look at before you play is Julio Verne, I was lucky at this point, because I have read \u201cTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u201d, and the book talks about the wonders of the mysteries that are hidden in the deeps of the sea.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe graphics reminded me a lot of Bioshock 3, being half drawn and half 3D. It has a brilliant landscape, worth it to take a few minutes to appreciate it.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_2\"\r\n\r\nEven though the games have this gigantic Lovecraft\u2019s atmosphere, it brings a beautiful and joyful scenario with lots of singing birds\u2026 colours\u2026 and sunlight. Well\u2026 most of it anyway it does get dark as you go. So, from the first moments of Call of the Sea, it is evident that the game is inspired by many classic works of literature. Here we have clear evidence pointing to Julio Verne and H.P. Lovecraft. So that being said, Verne brings the amazing and beautiful part of the unknown in the meanwhile, Lovecraft, brings the dark cosmic part, which was an excellent mix for me and the game did it with perfection, as it's not a Lovecraftian horror game, but it doesn't leave aside its mysteries and influences.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea is divided into chapters where you'll have to unravel specific puzzles to have the means to solve an even bigger one that will give you the possibility to advance to the next part.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAssuming a didactic stance, the game starts the adventure calmly, with relatively simple challenges. However, as you progress into the island, the puzzles get more difficult with loads of \u201ccomplex\u201d puzzles that were made, so you take your time to solve them, they aren\u2019t that easy but also not impossible that you would get stuck for days on it if you get all the clues that the game always gives you. So, remember, don\u2019t play this game for the first time if you\u2019re in a hurry. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are extremely rewarding when solved.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_3\"\r\n\r\nFor me that the only bummer I saw during the game, was the fact that you can\u2019t jump cutscenes nor dialogues, that\u2019s a bit annoying when you are playing the game for the second and third time.<\/span>\r\n\r\nNorah has a diary which is extremely important to keep track of the updates that she does, so you have a beautiful immersion during this amazing experience. Every time Norah sees something important, a new note will appear in her notebook, and it's with these tips that the player needs to unravel the problems to advance to the next area and understand more about Henry's fate and the evil that befalls our explorer.<\/span>\r\n\r\nA good feature of the game is the fact that you can save anytime and continue exactly where you were at the moment you saved the game.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe soundtrack and sounds during the game are all impeccable! They go perfectly with the game\u2019s atmosphere. My suggestion is that you play the game with a loud 5.1 Home heater or a good Headset, so you can feel the surroundings.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"CalloftheSea_4\"\r\n\r\nThe voice acting is amazing, every single one of them does an excellent job, and we are accompanied by their beautiful narration until the last minutes of a short but memorable game. Part of the charm that captivates us comes precisely from the exceptional dubbing of Cissy Jones, a veteran of electronic games. Don\u2019t get me wrong, the rest of the cast does a good job too, but Norah's is the soul of the game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCall of the Sea was such a great surprise to me, from the first moment I saw a trailer I was intrigued with this game, being a huge fan of Lovecraft\u2019s work, I was \u201cpuzzled\u201d with this game and what it's about. When the opportunity of reviewing it, I was delighted to do it and the game gave me more than I was expecting from the beginning to the end of it, this is a 10 out of 10 game since you press \u201cStart a new game\u201d. I really hope that more and more games like this one keep coming.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nPs: Thank you Raw Fury for the opportunity of reviewing this game.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOverall:<\/strong><\/span>10\/10<\/span>","post_title":"Call of the Sea Review","post_excerpt":"Action-puzzle","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"call-of-the-sea-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-04 15:50:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-04 14:50:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/comicbuzz.com\/?p=206442","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":67},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_22"};

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