AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 2
(Vertigo Comics) further explores the blood-fueled journey of Skinner Sweet, a
new vicious breed of vampire. Skinner has survived through various decades of
American history, especially in Las Vegas during the 1930s. In his ceaseless
travels, Sweet involves himself with the best and worst of humanity.
Fantastically original, the art never misses a detail and the story is always
superbly told.
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WITCH DOCTOR #0
(Skybound) is a superbly smart and riveting medical thriller filled with
off-the-wall characters. A delusional doctor has become consumed with the
existence of the supernatural. He will take any reckless step to prove his
point, even if it means putting his medical team in danger. Readers will
undoubtedly be taken away by the dark humor, the well-written characterization,
and the striking artwork featured here.
TRUE BLOOD: TAINTED LOVE
#3 (IDW Publishing) is absolutely a knockout hit for comic book buffs!
Something has gone horribly wrong with the manufactured vampire drink, Tru
Blood. The poisoned liquid spikes up the vampire’s adrenaline uncontrollably,
letting the bloodsuckers run on a rampage. The ensemble cast suddenly finds
themselves with a whole new batch of problems!
Absolutely recommended,
horror fans should not miss out on 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: NIGHT, AGAIN #1 (IDW
Publishing). Originally created by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, this horror
comic takes the 30 DAYS series to an utterly insane and twisted direction. In
the ongoing battle between human and vampires, another infestation has taken
place in the cold and wilds of Alaska. From the creative minds of award-winning
author Joe R. Lansdale (THE DRIVE-IN, BUBBA HO-TEP) and legendary artist Sam
Kieth (THE MAXX), this is the perfect team-up of story and art.
28 DAYS LATER: GANGWAR
Vol. 4 (BOOM! Studios) is an action-packed combo of horror and survival.
Selena, the tough-as-nails heroine from Danny Boyle’s film, 28 DAYS LATER, is
still trying to survive on her own in the zombie apocalypse. She has trained
herself nonstop to battle against the infected. As society crumbles, the last
remaining inhabitants of Great Britain are becoming monsters themselves. With
so much well-written characterization and compelling artwork, this trade
paperback deserves your attention.
Highly recommended, CHEW
#27 (Image Comics) is an unbelievably original blend of horror, crime fiction
and police procedural. In an unexpected twist, the flesh-eating detective has
suddenly been wounded during his last battle. As the cannibal lies in his
hospital bed, his vital signs may not look so promising. Go along for the ride
as creator John Layman takes comic book fans into a new and fresh direction
with this latest edition.
BALTIMORE/CRIMINAL
MACABRE (Dark Horse Comics) contains two terrific stand-alone issues of great
storytelling and eye-catching artwork. In the first short story, a vampire
hunter ends up in an abandoned village where monsters have taken over. In the
next narrative, a pill-popping and trigger-happy private eye ends up taking the
case of an undead client. First-time readers are given a chance to jump in and
find out why comic book fans are talking about these two series
