DC Announcement: DC Universe Is Dead! Long Live DC Universe Infinite!

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September 18, 2020

The fate of DC Universe, DC’s online streaming and media platform service, was uncertain with the launch of HBO Max. Several of the successful, original programs built for DC Universe have already been announced as migrating to the HBO service, so the question remaining: What about everything that’s left?

Today, we get that answer.

DC has announced that DC Universe will be converted to a comics-only platform to compete with ComiXology, and it will be re-branded to DC Universe Infinite. The change will take effect on January 21, 2021.

Says DC of the what this reformed service will contain: “With access to more than 24,000 comic books at launch, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE subscribers will also encounter digital-first comics, exclusive access to DC fan events, as well as a steady stream of recently released comics six months after the physical versions hit store shelves.”

You can read all about it in the official DC press release below. Does this move DC Comics in the right direction? Let us know what you think in the Comments section, and please share this post on social media using the links below.

DC UNIVERSE TRANSFORMS INTO
DC UNIVERSE INFINITE, THE ULTIMATE COMIC BOOK SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

The Fan-First Platform Features More Than 24,000 Comics, Unlimited Offline Reading, Exclusive Events, Community and More

Launching in the U.S. on January 21; Available Internationally starting Summer 2021

HBO Max Will Be The New Home Of Premium DC Video Content Including New Series, Classics and DC UNIVERSE Originals and Has Ordered a Third Season of ‘Harley Quinn’ Starring Kaley Cuoco

BURBANK, CA (Sept. 18, 2020) – Calling all comic book fans to Explore the Multiverse! DC today announced the evolution of DC UNIVERSE into DC UNIVERSE INFINITE, a premium digital comic book service set to launch on January 21, 2021. With access to more than 24,000 comic books at launch, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE subscribers will also encounter digital-first comics, exclusive access to DC fan events, as well as a steady stream of recently released comics six months after the physical versions hit store shelves. Following its initial launch, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE will begin expanding globally in SUMMER 2021.

“Our fans love the platform’s robust library of comic books and, with the transformation, we will not disappoint,” said DC Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee. “I’m excited to share that not only will DC UNIVERSE INFINITE members still be able to read all of the great comics that they’ve enjoyed but new issues are debuting on the platform quicker than before, digital first exclusives are being created, and the members-only events will begin as soon as possible. There has never been a better time to be a DC fan!”

DC’s premium digital comic book platform provides members with an expanded collection of comics and Original Graphic Novels, spanning over 80 years of the DC Multiverse. Fans can also download comics, graphic novels and originals for unlimited offline reading on their favorite devices from a smartphone or tablet.

Subscribers will also have earlier access to new Digital First comics that include titles such as Aquaman: Deep Dives, Batman: Gotham Nights, DCeased: Hope at World’s End, Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red, Injustice: Year Zero, Shazam!: Lightning Strikes, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing: New Roots and Wonder Woman 84, and many more. Also debuting on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE will be DC Universe Infinite Originals, including new comic content centered around beloved characters…stay tuned for updates!

The fan-favorite community area will be free to all registered and premium subscribers with a full calendar of events planned for 2021. Current DC UNIVERSE subscribers will not need to create a new account as their DC UNIVERSE login will transfer to DC UNIVERSE INFINITE.

For DC UNIVERSE subscribers who want ongoing access to premium DC originals, the special DC UNIVERSE monthly member offer to HBO MAX has been extended. In celebration of Batman Day and the announcement of DC UNIVERSE INFINITE, a special offer for eligible monthly subscribers to upgrade their service to include HBO Max for an additional $4.99 per month for a limited time is now available through October 30, 2020.HBO Max will be the home for premium video content that will include new DC series, key DC classics and DC UNIVERSE originals like Young Justice Seasons 1-4, Titans Seasons 1-3, Doom Patrol Seasons 1-3, and DC’s Stargirl Season 1. Additionally, HBO Max has ordered a third season of Warner Bros. Animation’s critically acclaimed DC UNIVERSE adult animated comedy series Harley Quinn, starring Kaley Cuoco, who also served as executive producer during the first two seasons along with Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Dean Lorey, and Sam Register. Harley Quinn will be a Max Original going forward, and all three seasons of the show will be available.DC UNIVERSE INFINITE will be available online at DCUniverseInfinite.com, iOS and Android devices for $7.99 a month or $74.99 a year ($6.25 a month). On February 1, 2021, every DC UNIVERSE INFINITE subscriber, existing members or those joining during the pre-order offer window will receive a special thank you voucher redeemable at the DC Shop subject to terms and conditions. Annual subscribers will receive a $25 voucher, while monthly subscribers will receive a $10 voucher.

About DC
DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics and graphic novels in the world and home to some of the most iconic and recognizable characters ever created. As a creative unit of WarnerMedia, DC is charged with strategically integrating its stories and characters across film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, interactive games, and the DC Universe digital subscription service. For more information visit dccomics.com and dcuniverse.com.

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Review: EXCALIBUR #12 Is Bigger Than Any Of Us Expected

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Matthew Brake

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On September 16, Marvel Comics released Excalibur #12. Writer Tini Howard, artist Marcus To, color artist Erick Arciniega, and letterer VC’s Ariana Maher bring Apocalypse’s long-term plans into focus in this “Prelude to X of Swords.”

Writing

Howard does a good job of bringing together a couple of threads from previous issues while setting up X of Swords. This is no easy task as Excalibur may be one of the most surprisingly complex X-titles. Thus far, Howard created a new Captain Britain in Betsy Braddock, addressed the discontent that both Britain and Otherworld feel for her, created a plot dealing with a bunch of alternate realities created by Jamie Braddock (that readers were in no way eased into), all while having Apocalypse lurking in the background setting, crafting his plans that will now come to fruition in X of Swords. It’s all been a bit difficult to follow at times from issue to issue, but as a trade, I’m sure it will flow more smoothly.

Also, while Apocalypse’s plans for opening a portal out of External bones are revealed in this issue, the full purpose of this portal is revealed in X-Men #12 (review coming soon).

Art & Colors

The gem that Gambit grabbed in the last issue is revealed to contain the life force of Candra, one of the External’s, whose power Apocalypse needs to finish his gate. There is definitely a moment of tension in this issue. Readers know that they can’t trust the Externals, but trusting Apocalypse also seems out of the question and could potentially spell future ruin for Krakoa and Otherworld.

There was definitely a moment when I was rooting for Candra, knowing that Apocalypse’s plans will probably bring plenty of headaches to the X-Men, so there was building tension throughout the issue as Gambit decides what he’s going to do. With this page, drawn by To and Arciniega, as Gambit decides and everything looks like it starts going to hell, as there is a moment of pause before the ground violently shakes, the art team captures this moment very well.

Letters

As with most of the X-titles, this issue does rely on its prose sections to fill in readers about certain details that the comic doesn’t have room for. Honestly, these are growing on me. They do allow a brief explanation about, for instance, the Externals rather than making a reader go back and read hundreds of back issues to learn the complex history of all the X-lore.

Maher does have an opportunity to do some unique things with the lettering, particularly on the prose page that lays out and explains the design of Apocalypse’s portal gate and the different components it requires. The explanation, I think, needs explanation, but it still allows for some original design work on Maher’s part.

Conclusion

It’s here. The event that has been teased for months now. X of Swords has arrived, and a vital piece of the groundwork has been laid in this issue. It will be interesting to see if X of Swords will address any of the plot threads revolving around Betsy’s role as Captain Britain or if those will be put on pause. Either way, Howard, Hickman, and the entire X-office are setting up an all-encompassing epic that will be bigger than any of us expected.

What did you think of Excalibur #12? Tell us in the comments below!

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Review: GREENLAND Brings Formulaic Disaster

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Eric Trigg

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A world in peril, cataclysmic disaster, and a massive amount of deaths might make Greenland hit home for some more than others. Any disaster centered film this year will have everyone’s attention should they choose to tune in. Greenland isn’t a must watch, but it’s still an adequate film that many can relate to this year.

Greenland has a lot of positive messages about family and hoping for the best during difficult times, but the family at the center of this film is completely uninteresting. The film is fast paced, emotionally draining, and a visual treat. Unfortunately, it doesn’t end in the best way, and the characters we focus on are forgettable. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Chris Sparling, Greenland stars Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, David Denman, Scott Glenn, Roger Dale Floyd, and Andrew Bachelor. In the film, fragments from a comet are set to hit earth in a few days, and will lead to the extinction of humanity.

Morena Baccarin and Gerard Butler in Greenland

This felt very formulaic, but in a good way, which is rare. Most of that can be attributed to the great performances given in the film. Greenland follows John Garrity (Butler), a man trying to atone for his infidelity, as he travels across the country to save his family from the pending extinction. That’s all we are given about John, and then we have his wife, Allison (Baccarin), who is struggling to let him back in. Minor details for everyone, and the little progression for them both is ending up back together. While minimal, the script provides enough detail for you to slightly care about the Garrity’s.

Greenland has two solid first acts, and then crumbles slightly in the third. You have your typical global news alert, a visual spectacle of carnage, and tension that just keeps building throughout. Some of the logic involved is laughable and should have been reevaluated. Still, when it comes to disaster films, this is up there on the rare list of good ones. The performances from Butler and Baccarin are amazing. It really comes down to these two giving it their all to make you care about this family because without the performances, the Garrity’s are boring. If one film would benefit from a theater release, it’s Greenland.

At this point, Butler seems to portray the same character in every film he’s in because once again he finds himself tasked with saving the world, or saving his family from the world in this case. Surprisingly, this apocalyptic film features a rare child performance that doesn’t upset you. Floyd stars as Nathan Garrity, John’s son, and his performance is perfect for a kid in this type of scenario. The script never makes him unbearable, and Floyd does a great job showcasing the terror and sadness any child would feel during this.

As mentioned, Waugh does a terrific job getting viewers on the edge of their seat. Once the carnage starts, you won’t be looking away because he reels you in. Both the tension and suspense are relentless, but he does take a few pit stops along the way. Also, there is a thrilling score incorporated by David Buckley, and this helps raise the emotions this film wants you to feel. In terms of visuals, there was just a single instance towards the end involving a crash that was absolutely atrocious.

Greenland is definitely going to be received as an exaggerated depiction of whats currently unfolding across the world. Not out to make a point, just a typical disaster film with more heart than others. Its been pulled from its planned release date, but many will find something to enjoy from this formulaic disaster film when it is finally released.

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Review: BATMAN #99 Brings The Family Together for The End

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Jose "Jody" Cardona

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Batman Prepares for the End

The Joker War continues to torment Batman. After being infected by the new Joker serum, Bruce has been going through visions of his guilt. It first started with the death of his parents, but soon it turned into Alfred. While detoxing, he has a conversation with the hallucination. Through a powerful speech, Alfred convinces Batman that this is not the end of his story. He has to let him go and gather the family. Bruce awakens just in time to help Harley Quinn defeat Punchline and heads off to gather everyone for one final battle. Will Gotham survive?

**Some Spoilers Below**

Story:

We open with Joker, preparing for a final mass killing in Gotham. He exposits about how Batman believed the city was his when, in truth, it is really his own. The clown prince makes his way to Ace Chemicals to unleash his final joke. Meanwhile, across the city, Batman gathers the family. He explains how each of them needs to find and stop the joker gang. Before they all separate, Bruce gives Nightwing his costume back. The Dark Knight goes off to face Joker one-on-one but has an unexpected follower: Harley Quinn. She gives the Bat an ultimatum: either he kills Joker or she will.

I think the biggest problem with this issue is that there is too much and too little at the same time. Due to this event being as big as it is, there is plenty of action in tie-in books to catch up on. The problem is that they’ve been doing a hell of a lot more than the central Batman comic. Sure, we’ve had Batman fight off the zombie victims, but besides that, most of the stuff he’s faced is in his head. This is a gang war more immense than any other, and while most of the family has been fighting, Bruce has been stuck in his own head. It was nice having him come to terms with Alfred’s passing, but I expect more from the series at the heart of the war.

There are a few parts that do stand out. The ultimatum between Harley and Batman was actually well done and raises excellent points about the future. She points out that Joker always comes back with a bigger and more deadly scheme, meaning he’d bring something even worse than the Joker War. She wants to stop that from happening, and honestly, it’s a fair argument to make. Will they kill the Joker? Probably not, but it’s still a very difficult choice.

Art:

Jorge Jimenez has been doing a fantastic job during the Joker War arc, and this issue is no exception. Jimenez’s is able to provide crazy, mind-bending visuals for creepy scenes. The monologue the Joker has the beautifully drawn chaos of Gotham as a visual, and it’s damn near perfect. Every page feels larger than life, fitting the dire nature of the situation. Tomeu Morey brings these illustrations to life with fantastic colorwork. The pair work well together, and I can’t wait to see what they do for issue 100.

Conclusion:

Honestly, this issue might look amazing; the story does not live up to it. There are some great moments like Harley’s ultimatum that try to make the issue feel epic, but it’s not enough. This is just a filler issue with little to no action that is just hyping up issue 100. Jimenez and Morey provide fantastic art, especially in character design, giving us a character reveal that will stay in my head for years to come. The Joker War concludes next issue, so let’s hope the hype this issue tried to provide was worth it.

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Exclusive Preview: VENOM #28 – The KING IN BLACK Approaches

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Matthew Sardo

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September 17, 2020

Venom #28 hits your local comic book shop on September 23, but thanks to Marvel Comics, our readers have a four-page preview.

About the issue:
As if ONE new threat to Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, wasn’t bad enough, an entirely different foe rears its monstrous head as Eddie and Dylan try to find their way! But in this dangerous new world, Eddie’s also enlisted the help of some new allies, some of whom have familiar faces – and who Eddie may never want to leave!

Venom #28 is written by Donny Cates, with art by Juan Gedeon, Jesus Aburtov drops some color, and you will read Clayton Cowles’ letter work. Geoff Shaw and Frank Martin worked on the cover, with a variant cover created by Ryan Stegman and Martin.

Are you excited for KING IN BLACK? How have you liked VENOM? Sound off in the comments!

Enjoy the preview below.

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Check Out The Jenny Frison Cover For JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: MASQUERADE #1

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Matthew Sardo

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September 17, 2020

BOOM! Studios dropped some Labyrinth news today with JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: MASQUERADE #1 one-shot coming out in December.

The book is written by Lara Elena Donnelly, with art from French Carlomagno, Samantha Dodge, and Pius Bak. Jenny Frison worked on the main cover (below), and Evan Cagle created the variant cover (below the article).

According to BOOM! Studios, the special issue, part of the Archaia imprint, centers around the famous mirror ball scene from the 1986 film starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie.

You’re invited to the ball of the season! But all is not as it seems with the guests of Jareth’s famous Masquerade, as one of the partygoers slowly awakens to the reality of her topsy-turvy existence in the Goblin Kingdom after Sarah’s escape from the ball. As this mysterious participant puts together the pieces of who she is and where she is, her discoveries could unravel the very fabric of this fantasy world!

Do you plan to add JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH: MASQUERADE #1 to your pull list? Comment below with your thoughts.

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Review: HELLIONS #4 – A Real Girl

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Matthew Brake

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Marvel Comics releases Hellions #4 on September 16. Writer Zeb Wells, artist Stephen Segovia, colorist David Curiel, and letterer VC’s Ariana Maher bring the mission in Sinister’s old cloning lab to a close and demonstrates that some wounds may be too deep to heal.

Congratulations to the creative team for this issue! They took Madelyne Pryor, a terrifying villain with a horrifying plan for Krakoa, and by the end of the issue, made me feel sorry for her. Madelyne’s character history has been one of tragedy, being constantly hurt, forgotten, and left behind, always being in the shadow of Jean Grey.

Madelyne’s story is made even more tragic in the end when the Quiet Council refuses to grant her resurrection. Scott’s revelation that the council doesn’t want to resurrect a clone of Jean (the implication being that she isn’t a unique person) makes Madelyne’s last words all the more tragic.

Segovia’s art humanizes Madelyne as Maher’s letters convey the tragic sadness of Madelyne’s existence.

When Scott informs Alex of the council’s decision, Alex asks Scott what HE wants, and all he can do is stare.

Segovia and Curiel are able to capture the unease in Cyclops’s face. He was, after all, the one who first abandoned Madelyne for the “real” Jean Grey. This image does a good job conveying the complexity of Scott’s feelings, even his behind the deep red of his glasses.

This issue is, in many ways, a tribute to all the people that Mr. Sinister has hurt: Scott, Alex, Madelyne, Greycrow, and the original Marauders.

All is not lost though. As he watches (and takes pleasure in) Alex and Scott’s painful conversation, Sinister is approached by Nanny, who informs him that a reckoning is coming. That, and Beast’s ominous note about Psylocke from last issue, along with Alex’s disagreement with the Quiet Council’s decision, may indicate that the Hellions are on a collision course with Krakoa’s rules.

What did you think of Hellions #4? Tell us in the comments below!

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Marvel Preview: A British Team Forms To Face The King In Black In THE UNION #1

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Gabriel Hernandez

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September 17, 2020

December’s arrival of the King In Black is touted by Marvel Comics as a threat to the whole universe, but the universe won’t go down without a fight. Marvel has announced a new team of British heroes will come together to face this new threat in THE UNION #1, available from Marvel in December.

Says Marvel about the new team’s mission: “to be an exemplar of what Britain can be…to show that we can overcome our differences, and work together to protect with a common purpose!” You can check out a preview of the first issue’s cover by R. B. Silva and read the full team lineup from the full Marvel press release below.

What do you think of this new team? Let us know in the Comments section, and please share this post on social media using the links below.

A NEW SUPER HERO TEAM UNITES AGAINST THE KING IN BLACK!

Prepare to meet The Union!

New York, NY— September 16, 2020 — THE UNION by writer Paul Grist (Judge Dredd, Jack Staff) and artist Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation) will make its grand debut this December! When Knull and his symbiote dragons invade Earth, the Britannia Project, a top-secret program, will assemble a new team of British super heroes. The goal: to be an exemplar of what Britain can be…to show that we can overcome our differences, and work together to protect with a common purpose!

The Union is led by the beloved Britannia, the noble warrior-hero who has long stood as a beacon for all that is best and bright in these historic isles. But despite the Project’s best efforts, these heroes aren’t quite what they seem, and Britannia may have her work cut out for her!

In addition to Union Jack, readers everywhere will soon meet exciting new UK-based heroes such as:

The Choir, a victim of scientific experiments who became a living weapon with sonic abilities: whether that’s subtle sounds to disorient people’s brains, or screams that could knock over buildings! The most tragic member of the team, she finds it hard to trust others.

Kelpie, an ancient water demon who can turn her body to water and has control over water around her. Though she seems light and breezy, she may be the most volatile member of the team.

Snakes, the muscle of the team…but also the most mysterious. He’s a man of few words–probably because he’s a telepath to boot! People are uncomfortable around him. Is he a man to be trusted?

And of course, Britannia, one of Britain’s oldest heroes. She symbolizes all that’s bright and good about Britain. If she can’t whip these heroes into a team, no one can!

Don’t miss out on an exciting new chapter of Marvel when THE UNION hits stands this December! For more information, visit marvel.com.

THE UNION #1

Written by PAUL GRIST

Art by ANDREA DI VITO

Cover by R.B. SILVA

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Review: SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE Is A Perfect Graphic Novel Adaptation

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David Weber

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Slaughterhouse-Five, a retelling of Kurt Vonnegut’s classic story as a graphic novel published by Archaia, is a fantastic read that takes advantage of storytelling that can only be found in comic books.

About the Book:
Vonnegut’s classic novel follows Billy Pilgrim, a man who has come unstuck in time. Due to this, Billy does not experience his life linearly and jumps back and forth between different moments. His time as a soldier in World War II, his career as an optometrist, and his time spent on the planet Tralfamadore could all be shown back-to-back, despite taking place years apart. Ryan North and Albert Monteys retell this story in a completely new way that makes it deeply enjoyable whether you have read Vonnegut’s novel before or not.

Slaughterhouse-Five Story

Vonnegut’s novel has rightfully earned its place as a classic, so the work of Ryan North is not to create a riveting story but to adapt it. In the graphic novel Slaughterhouse-Five, North knocks this task out of the park. Before we even get to the part of the story concerning Billy Pilgrim, North retells the section of the novel told by Vonnegut in the first person about how the novel will be set up. North changes this to third-person and speaks about Vonnegut’s experiences. This works well because it allows North to discuss how several parts of this story — mainly the parts about being a soldier in World War II — are based upon a true story. This also allows North to set up how the graphic novel will end in the same way the original novel ended: Poo-tee-weet?

One thing that North must be applauded on is his use of storytelling elements that are specific to the comic book medium. These make Slaughterhouse-Five so much more entertaining, and mirror the unconventional storytelling Vonnegut chose when he decided to tell such a nonlinear story with an omniscient narrator. Some panels layout the entire inventory of a character on a page, a timeline, a supporting cast list, and even a reoccurring technique that describes a character in three panels. Each instance brings new life to an old story, and could not be done nearly as well in any other medium.

Art

The art style of Albert Monteys is reminiscent of newspaper comic strips and feels much like a cartoon character. This style does two things for the story. One: it makes young characters seem very young, which helps drive the point that the soldiers who fought in the war were barely adults. This is why the novel is also called The Children’s Crusade, a Duty-dance with Death. The style also makes the death of characters less impactful, which goes along nicely with the phrase repeated in both the novel and graphic novel whenever someone dies: “so it goes.” When the way characters die become harsher, and they are humanized thoroughly before their demise, the continued accompaniment of “so it goes” is haunting. The framing of panels is clearly well thought out throughout Slaughterhouse-Five, and it is a great touch when Billy is in the same position before and after he travels through time.

The colors of Slaughterhouse-Five pair nicely with the line art and reflect the tone of scenes incredibly well. So much so that it is abundantly clear when Billy travels through time, When items from one time enter a panel set in a different time while Billy is transitioning, it is clear that those items don’t belong. The colors of Billy’s surroundings, while he is in Europe fighting in World War II, are very bleak, which helps highlight the harsh conditions.

Slaughterhouse-Five has a standard black-and-white speech bubble whenever the narrator speaks, which helps set a non-emotive tone that pairs well with what he is saying. Monteys also uses lettering to add small sound effects in certain scenes, that helps effectively immerse the reader in what is happening.

Conclusion

This retelling of Slaughterhouse-Five is an absolute joy to read and is something I recommend to anyone who is a fan of Vonnegut’s classic tale. For those who haven’t read the original novel, the comic book adaptation is also a great place to start and is true to the original story. The story is a well-deserved classic, and this adaptation honors it while also introducing many unique storytelling elements specific to the medium.

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Review: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #31 Puts The Pieces Back Together

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Anthony Wendel

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Sonic the Hedgehog #31 releases this week from IDW Publishing and focuses on wrapping up the metal virus saga. Even though the heroes were able to save the world, it becomes apparent they have a lot of rebuilding to do moving forward. The artist team consists of Ian Flynn (Writer), Adam Bryce Thomas (Pencils and Ink), Matt Herms (Colors), and Shawn Lee (Lettering).

Summary

It’s all led to this, the thrilling two-part epilogue to the Metal Virus Saga. The world has changed. Heroes and villains plan for the future as reconstruction begins. But one hero remains missing…

Writing

The issues feature all the characters moving forward in the aftermath of the metal virus. Most of them feel overwhelmed by the challenges in front of them. Amy Rose struggles to rebuild the Resistance base, The Chaotic are overwhelmed with person cases, and even Dr. Eggman struggles to come up with a new plan to take over the world. Luckily, all of these groups soon find they are not alone in their struggles.

The end of Ian Flynn’s time as the writer (who worked since on the first issue since IDW launched the new series) is drawing close but it is apparent there is intent to leave the characters in a good place for the next creative team. At the same time, seeds of possibilities are being laid for those who come after to address. Such as a very charming interaction between Vector and Vanilla.

Artwork

Adam Bryce Thomas pays close attention to the use of body language in this issue. Character moments vary from having more lighthearted moments but also take the time to get serious and reflect. When the moments do become heavy, Thomas makes sure to show the characters as being stiff as they feel the weight of their situation as they struggle to move forward.

The colorwork by Matt Herms emphasizes the emotional moments from panel to panel. One of the best examples comes as Silver the Hedgehog is shown making a shocking revelation. The coloring aids to show a sense of hopefulness the character has achieved after the metal virus arc.

The lettering work by Shawn Lee helps with the smooth transitions from panel to panel. Proper bubble placement allows for the reader to experience a great sense of flow the characters take the time to reflect on all they have overcome. Additional points for Lee’s use of sound effects which never distract from the overall story.

Conclusion

Sonic the Hedgehog #31 is the first part of the conclusion of Ian Flynn’s run on the title. The first part is a reminder of everything the fans enjoyed and how well the character interacts with one another. There is little worry the next issue won’t be more of the excellent quality fans have seen in the previous 31 issues.

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