Charmed: Season 10 #2 Review at Comics for Sinners

Charmed02-cvrNow at the news site Comics for Sinners, you can read my review of Charmed: Season 10 #2, which is now on sale from Zenescope Entertainment. Written by Pat Shand (Cinderella: Age of Darkness, Robyn Hood) and illustrated by Elisa Feliz (Dallas: The Gathering), it continues the latest comic book “season” of the popular TV series about modern-day witches that starred Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, and Holly Marie Combs. This time, the Charmed Ones come to the rescue of some old friends—leprechauns that are anything but magically delicious! Head over to C4S to see what I mean.

 

 
troubleshooters_lrg_coverAnd if you’re into supernatural adventurers, then you should read Troubleshooters, Incorporated: Night Stalkings, the StarWarp Concepts graphic novel about a superteam-for-hire consisting of a wizard, a sorceress, a female ninja, a high-tech-armor-wearing rock concert lighting designer, and a werewolf! Written by the husband-and-wife team of Richard C. White (The Chronicles of the Sea Dragon Special) and Joni M. White, and illustrated by Reggie Golden and Randy Zimmerman, Night Stalkings presents the TSI members on their first mission: protecting a multimillionaire from a trio of Middle Eastern demons out to raise a little hell! Visit the Troubleshooters, Incorporated: Night Stalkings product page for all the ordering information, as well as sample pages.

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Warlord of Mars Review at Comics for Sinners

JohnCarter01-covOver at the news site Comics for Sinners, you’ll find my review of Dynamite Entertainment’s recently published John Carter: Warlord of Mars #1, written by Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Witchblade) and illustrated by newcomer artist Abhishek Malsuni. It’s a restart of Dynamite’s popular Warlord of Mars and Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris series, based on the “John Carter of Mars” novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Tarzan, The Land That Time Forgot, At the Earth’s Core). Martian princess Dejah Thoris (the wife of Earthman John Carter) has been captured by the latest bad guy planning to destroy the red planet, and she uses the time to conveniently help new readers catch up on all the concepts and main characters that Burroughs introduced in his series; in comics, this is called the “jumping-on point.” If you like pulp adventure and science fantasy, then this may be a title you want to check out. Go over to C4S and give the review a read, and see if John Carter: Warlord of Mars is right for you.

A Princess Of Mars V9Want to know how John Carter—formerly a Confederate officer and self-described gentleman from Virginia—wound up on the red planet in the first place? Then order a copy of A Princess of Mars, the swashbuckling science fantasy novel that’s also one of StarWarp Concepts’ illustrated classics! Burroughs’s first entry in the Mars series, originally released in 1912, influenced 100 years of science fiction adventure up to Flash Gordon to Star Wars, and was adapted for the screen in 2012 as Disney’s John Carter. The StarWarp Concepts edition features exclusive illustrations by Eliseu Gouveia (The Saga of Pandora Zwieback Annual #1, Lorelei: Sects and the City, Carmilla). Visit the Princess of Mars product page for all the ordering information.

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A Succubus in Sleepy Hollow?

Lilith_Sleepy_HollowTonight on the popular (and well-done) television series Sleepy Hollow, man-out-of-time Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison) and his monster-fighting partner, police lieutenant Abigail Mills (Nicole Beharie), cross paths with Lilith (Caroline Ford; pictured here in-character), a succubus determined to steal the souls of Ichabod and anyone else she comes across in the Headless Horseman’s stomping grounds. Well, if the notion of lethal sexual demons intrigues you, then do we at StarWarp Concepts have a graphic novel for you!

 

 

Loelei: Sects and the CityLorelei: Sects and the City stars a soul-stealing succubus in battle with a cult of Elder God worshipers attempting to unleash hell on Earth. This critically acclaimed adventure is written by Steven A. Roman (that’s me), and illustrated by Eliseu Gouveia (Vengeance of the Mummy), Steve Geiger (Web of Spider-Man), and Neil Vokes (Johnny Demon), with a cover by legendary artist Esteban Maroto (Vampirella). Visit the Lorelei: Sects and the City product page for all the ordering information, as well as sample pages.

I’m figuring things aren’t going to go well for Lilith, which means there’s probably a job opening for a succubus that’ll soon be available. So what casting director do I send Lori’s head shot to? She’s available, y’know. 😉

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Sabrina #1 Review at Comics for Sinners

sabrina01Over at the news site Comics for Sinners, you’ll find my review of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #1, on sale now from Archie Comics. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Afterlife with Archie) and illustrated by Robert Hack (Kolchak: The Lovecraftian Damnation), it’s a brand-new, non-AwA series set in the 1960s, with a tone influenced by such horror classics as The Omen and Rosemary’s Baby. The daughter of a human woman and a warlock father, teenage witch Sabrina Spellman seems destined for a life filled with horrors—and she might be the one creating them! If you like smartly written horror comics, or you’ve been enjoying Afterlife with Archie, then visit C4S and read all about this new supernatural must-read.

pan_annual_lgAnd if teenaged supernatural comic book characters are something you enjoy, then might I suggest The Saga of Pandora Zwieback Annual #1, from StarWarp Concepts? The Saga of Pandora Zwieback chronicles the adventures of sixteen-year-old Pandora Zwieback, a Gothy horror fangirl who possesses amazing powers that she just learned about, including the ability to see past the human disguises worn by monsters to blend in with society. And The Saga of Pandora Zwieback Annual #1 is a 48-page, full-color special that contains stories by Steven A. Roman (that’s me) and Sholly Fisch (Scooby-Doo Team-Up, The All-New Batman: The Brave and the Bold), and art by Eliseu Gouveia (The Saga of Pandora Zwieback #0) and comic-art legend Ernie Colon (Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld). Visit the Saga of Pandora Zwieback Annual #1 product page for all the ordering information, as well as sample pages.

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SWC Author Richard C. White at World Fantasy Con

troubleshooters_lrg_coverThe 2014 World Fantasy Convention, one of the biggest genre gatherings in the US, starts tomorrow and runs straight through the weekend, and SWC’s Richard C. White—coauthor of the SWC graphic novel Troubleshooters, Incorporated: Night Stalkings, and creator of the digital pirate-fantasy comic, The Chronicles of the Sea Dragon Special—will be in attendance! If you run into him, say hi and tell him how much you enjoy his work.

World Fantasy Convention 2014 is being held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, in Arlington, Virginia. For more information, head over to the show’s website.

 

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Do You Like Fairy Tales?

SnowWhite_coverThen you’re probably one of the many people planning to buy today’s DVD and Blu-Ray release of Maleficent, the box office smash starring Angelina Jolie as the fairy sorceress who turns Elle Fanning’s Princess Aurora into a Sleeping Beauty. If so, perhaps you might be interested in a fairy tale of our own…

Snow White is the classic story by the Brothers Grimm, and one of the titles in our illustrated classics line. Featuring full-color illustrations first published in 1883 (and they really are beautiful drawings), this digital-exclusive title is available for immediate download for the wickedly low price of just 99¢! The only way you could pass up a bargain like that was if you’d pricked your thumb on a magic needle and fallen into a coma.

Oh.

Er, sorry about that, Princess Aurora…

Visit the Snow White product page for more information, including sales links and sample pages.

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Wytches #1 Review at Comics for Sinners

wytchescoverOver at the news site Comics for Sinners, you’ll find my review of Wytches #1, on sale now from Image Comics. Written by Scott Snyder (Batman) and illustrated by Jock (The Losers), it’s the first issue in a terrifying new series about a family’s encounter with the ancient, evil creatures that reside in the woods of Pennsylvania. Sailor Rooks is the new girl at school, a quirky teenager ostracized by the other students because of a terrifying, bloody event in her past—one that’s come back to haunt her, now that dark forces have taken great interest in her. If you’re into character-driven horror with a Blair Witch Project sort of feel, then Wytches just might be a comic you want to pick. Head over to C4S and check out the review!

The Saga of Pandora Zwieback #0Speaking of quirky teenage girls in dark-urban-fantasy settings, have you met Pandora Zwieback yet? The Saga of Pandora Zwieback chronicles the adventures of sixteen-year-old Pandora Zwieback, a Gothy horror fangirl who possesses amazing powers that she just learned about, including the ability to see past the human disguises worn by monsters to blend in with society. And you can meet her in the free, downloadable comic The Saga of Pandora Zwieback #0: a 16-page, full-color introduction to Pan and her world that includes two sample chapters from the novel Blood Feud: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Book 1. Both the novel and the comic are written by Steven A. Roman (that’s me), the bestselling author of the novels X-Men: The Chaos Engine Trilogy and Final Destination: Dead Man’s Hand; the comic features art and color by Eliseu Gouveia, artist of the illustrated classics Carmilla and A Princess of Mars, and the mature readers’ graphic novel Lorelei: Sects and the City. Visit the Saga of Pandora Zwieback #0 product page, and start downloading today!

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Cinderella: Age of Darkness #1 Review at Comics for Sinners

cinderella01-cvrNow at the news site Comics for Sinners, you can read my review of Cinderella: Age of Darkness #1, which goes on sale November 5th from Zenescope Entertainment. Written by Pat Shand (Charmed: Season 10) and illustrated by newcomer Ryan Best, it’s the Harley Quinn–esque tale of a psychotic sorority sister (and part-time assassin) who’s chosen by the evil Dark Queen to go forth and slay Hades, god of hell. Considering everyone she knows—including the queen—expects her to fail on this suicide mission, you might even find yourself rooting for the bad girl in this postapocalyptic dark-fantasy comedy! Head over to C4S to find out what I’m talking about.

 

SnowWhite_coverAnd if you’re a fan of dark fantasy and fairy-tale characters, then check out Snow White, StarWarp Concepts’ presentation of the classic story by the Brothers Grimm, and one of the popular titles in our illustrated classics line. Featuring full-color illustrations first published in 1883 (and they really are beautiful drawings), this digital-exclusive title is available for immediate download for the low price of just 99¢! Visit the Snow White product page for sales links and sample pages, and start downloading today!

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The Bride of Reviewapalooza at Comics for Sinners

Pirouette01Over at the news site Comics for Sinners, as some of you may be aware, I’ve become a comic and graphic novel reviewer, giving my opinion on some of the latest releases for bad-girl fans and general readers alike. Last month, I listed the titles I’d reviewed from June to September 2014; now here are the titles I’ve reviewed in October:

Black Mask Studios
Pirouette #1: Written by Mark L. Miller, art by Carlos Granda

Dynamite Entertainment
Vampirella, Vol. 2 #4–6: Written by Nancy A. Collins, art by Patrick Berkenkotter and Dennis Crisostomo

Vampirella: Prelude to Shadows: Stories by Nancy A. Collins and Archie Goodwin, art by Cristhian Crizam Zamora and Jose Gonzalez

Zenescope Entertainment
Charmed: Season 10 #1: Written by Pat Shand, art by Erica Feliz

Be sure to bookmark Comics For Sinners to keep up-to-date on my opinionated ramblings about bad-girl (and other) comics.

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Happy Halloween, ‘Warp Fans!

On behalf of the StarWarp Concepts crew (pictured here), let me wish you all a spooktacular All Hallows’ Eve. Now get out there and get that candy!

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