Three Episode Report: ANIMA YELL!

October 26, 2018

The new series Anima Yell! is another adaptation of a four panel manga but how does it stack up? Welcome to Three Episode Report. This report will judge an anime on its first three episodes to show if it gets a PASS (meaning it passed and more episodes need to be watched) or a FAIL (meaning you probably should not watch it any further).

Summary

After witnessing a cheerleading display, Kohane Hatoya, a girl who can’t stop from helping people becomes obsessed with cheering. When she enters into a high school she finds the cheerleader who inspired her Hizume Arima is there as well.

Negative

Let’s get the negative out of the way by doing the anime trope drinking game. Take a swig if you have heard of this aspects of a show before. Focusing on the girls just as they enter high school. Drink. The main character is obsessed with something and drags all of her friends into her obsession. Drink. The character who knows a lot about the subject is hesitant to get back into it because of a troubled past. Drink. If you can’t tell this series isn’t exactly overflowing with original aspects to it. Its a slice of life sports anime, so don’t expect it to be the end all be all in terms of originality. Also if you can’t stand the whole “Cute girls doing cute things for the sake of cuteness” (often known as Moe) then this is definitely not the show for you.

Positive

The show does seem to know when to its pushing itself too far. The first episode has a running joke about how Kohane keeps saying “Chair” instead of “Cheer.” It gets old fast but luckily it’s confined to just the first episode. Also, despite how sugar sweet her actions are, Kohane’s behavior doesn’t get annoying. Shocking right?

The show also knows what needs to be shown to keep the pacing fresh. On the third episode, just as Kohane and her friends form an association (as they don’t have enough members for a full club) they find themselves helping a classmate. This idea to help cheer on those they come across may result in some interesting plot points moving forward. The friend they end up helping is dealing with a mature and unconventional situation but they find a way to give some surprisingly good advice. Kind throws you for a loop.

Grade

This show barely manages to get a PASS. The third episode managed to just barely help it earn it. Hopefully more inspirational stories are shown in later episodes. Who knows the show may be the slice of life anime of the year. At the very least it looks to be better than Slow Start.

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Review: MIDDLEWEST #1 Picks You Up And Blows You Away

Anthony Composto - EIC

Middlewest is a new fantasy, coming-of-age story from Image Comics, one which promises a ton of adventure and mystery for readers. The series is written by Skottie Young and drawn by Jorge Corona. Jean-Francois Beaulieu does the colors, and Nate Piekos letters.

Abel is a paperboy in the Middlewest – a place that resembles our world, but isn’t (as far as we know). With his companion, a talking fox, Abel is thrust into an adventure, searching for answers “to quell a coming storm that knows his name.”

And if that description sounds vague, it’s by design. Middlewest is as much a mystery as it is an adventure story. The first issue is light on plot and backstory, instead introducing us to Abel and this world. We see his troubled home life, we see him getting into trouble with his friends, and then suddenly we’re on an adventure. It’s as shocking to Abel as it is to us, the readers, which is a brilliant way for Young to put his audience in Abel’s shoes.

This mystery element makes the book exciting and intriguing. When issue one wraps, you immediately crave issue two. The fact that the Middlewest so closely resembles our own midwestern United States only adds to that intrigue. Is it actually our world? Is it just a coincidence? If it is our world, when is this taking place? You’ll want to keep reading just to find out what’s going on.

Jorge Corona and Jean-Francois Beaulieu make a brilliant art team. Corona’s work has such raw power and energy behind it, and he knows exactly how to evoke emotion in the audience. You’re scared of Abel’s dad because of how Corona draws him, and you sympathize with Abel because of how Corona draws him. Beaulieu’s colors, meanwhile, define the tone of the Middlewest. During the day it’s this bright, lush land. It feels warm and safe. Then the night comes (and first of all, the transition to night is a masterfully done page), and there’s almost an otherworldly hue cast over the land. Suddenly there’s a darkness to it. Maybe there’s more to the Middlewest than we thought. All of that comes from Beaulieu’s colors.

Nate Piekos isn’t about to let everyone else have all the fun, though. His lettering delivers some power punches, from the way he letters the tornado monster’s dialogue, to the way he letters some dialogue small to evoke fear or suspense. There’s an edge to Middlewest, and Piekos’ work is a large part of that.

An adventure story is only as good as its adventurer, and this team has crafted a great protagonist in Abel. He’s not confident or brash; he’s a scared kid. The way Young writes Abel, and the way Corona draws him, you truly feel for him as a reader. I’m sure many readers will see their own young selves in Abel, which will make his story and his inevitable coming-of-age all the more fulfilling.

Middlewest #1 is a beautiful, captivating book about a boy and his fox. Young and Corona are crafting something truly special here, and you don’t want to miss it.

Middlewest #1 is out November 21st. We’ll be talking with Skottie Young and Jorge Corona about the book as well, so keep an eye out for that interview!

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TRAILER: BETWEEN WORLDS Stars Nicholas Cage And Otherworldly Forces

Ruben Diaz

October 26, 2018

Nicholas Cage stars in the horror film Between Worlds that has him facing supernatural forces after he saves the life of a young woman. Between Worlds premiered in September but enters our world in wide release soon.

About Between Worlds

Official Description: The story follows Joe, (Cage), a down-on-his-luck truck driver haunted by the memory of his deceased wife and child. He meets Julie (Potente), a spiritually gifted woman who enlists Joe in a desperate effort to find the lost soul of her comatose daughter, Billie (Mitchell). But the spirit of Joe’s dead wife Mary proves stronger, possessing the young woman’s body and determined to settle her unfinished business with the living.

Nicholas Cage starred in the cult hit Mandy recently which was a supremely off-beat and maniacal horror film. Cage was his usual amazing self, and it looks like Between Worlds is kind of the still crazy but in a completely different way cousin to Mandy. Cage is a distraught man who falls into this game between the living and the dead. Director Maria Pulera comes hot off the heels of her work on Falsely Accused.

Between Worlds features a cast that includes …

Nicolas Cage as Joe
Franka Potente as Julie
Penelope Mitchell as Billie
Garrett Clayton as Mike
Lydia Hearst as Mary
Hopper Penn as Rick
Eric Scarabin as Counter Guy
Cameron James McIntyre as Young Joe
Paris Bravo as Young Julie

If you love Nicholas Cage then here’s more of him. Between Worlds looks slick and insane. It seems Cage is targeting movies like this that really stand out from the rest. And while it may not score him massive box office success, Cage is building up a filmography of cult films that will resonate with audiences for years to come rather than being a dose of instant gratification like so much other stuff out there. Whatever the motivation, Cage is certainly making movies worth watching.

Did this trailer get you excited for Between Worlds?
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ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Review – Scott & Nadia’s Excellent Adventure

Anthony Composto - EIC

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Lost and Found is out November 7th in trade paperback, and it’s a light, fun adventure through the microverse with Marvel’s biggest little heroes.

The paperback includes issues 1-5 of Ant-Man and the Wasp. It’s written by Mark Waid, drawn by Javier Garrón, colored by Israel Silva, and lettered by Joe Caramagna. Kathleen Wisneski, Nick Lowe, and Jordan D. White edited the series.

After being off in space with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man (Scott Lang) needs a quick trip home to make his daughter’s birthday. He turns to the new Wasp, Nadia van Dyne, for help. But, Scott being Scott, he misses his mark and is hurled into the microverse. Nadia goes to rescue him, and the two embark on an adventure to get home.

First off, this miniseries is very accessible to new readers. So if you’re unfamiliar with Nadia, or even Scott for that matter, Waid takes his time to introduce you to them both and give you a sense of who they are. There are even a few pages in issue two that recap their respective origins. If you’re coming here after seeing the Ant-Man and the Wasp movie, no worries, you’ll be fine.

However, in terms of writing and story, Lost and Found does feel a bit unbalanced. This is a light, fun adventure story. It’s about Scott and Nadia getting to know each other and becoming allies. Waid’s witty dialogue is on-point, there are laughs to be had, and there are a bunch of great character moments. There’s actually one very sweet, emotional one in issue four that in itself makes this story worth reading. Plus this is all happening in the microverse where rules don’t apply, so anything goes.

But it feels like every other page Nadia is explaining the (fake) science behind what they’re doing. Obviously Scott doesn’t know what she’s talking about, so it’s funny the first time, but after that it becomes tired. Her science monologues take you out of the fun adventure story. Sometimes they are necessary for context, and we need to know what’s going on obviously, but it seems like they could have been more succinct. Waid could have done this lengthy bit once, had Scott say something like “I don’t understand what you’re saying, and I don’t care,” and focused on having fun. Again, it doesn’t make for a bad story, it just slows down the pacing and throws the comic off-balance.

Doing an Ant-Man and Wasp story in the microverse allows Garrón and Silva to have a lot of fun themselves with their art. They go wild, and their designs for these different worlds and characters are truly creative and original. Garrón also delivers much of the book’s comedy through facial expressions and body movements. Plus, that one sweet, emotional moment I mentioned earlier relies heavily on his ability to convey Scott’s thoughts and feelings just through a facial expression, and he nails it.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Lost and Found is a fun romp through the microverse, and you’ll have a good time reading it. Sometimes you just need a light adventure story to cleanse your palette, and this is perfect for that.

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INTERVIEW: Director Chris Blake Talks ALL LIGHT WILL END, Horror, And More

Ruben Diaz

October 26, 2018

All Light Will End is an upcoming psychological horror film from director Chris Blake starring Andy Buckley (Jurassic World) and Sarah Butler (I Spit On Your Grave).

Monkeys Fighting Robots talked with Chris who’s in Nashville working on a new project because the show never stops! We discuss influences, All Light Will End, and a 100-million-dollar fantasy question of epic proportions. Don’t believe me? Read on, readers.

Before Filmmaking

Like everyone, Chris began life as a baby and then became a child. Soon he met a thing called movies, and a passion was born “It [filmmaking] started when I was a kid. It was something I always wanted to do. I have notebooks from when I was six or seven with screenplays I would write. But I didn’t think it was possible. Where I’m from, making movies wasn’t something people really talked about.”

Persistence paid off “I grabbed a camera, made a terrible short film, and kept going from there. Eventually, I convinced people to let me make a feature.”

About All Light Will End

In his own words, Chris describes All Light Will End “A young author is struggling to figure out her way in life. She’s found success in her writing, but things don’t feel right. She goes back to her small hometown for her brother’s graduation, and there happen to be a string of murders that have taken place. And everything unravels.”

How did making this movie take shape? “Originally, when we set out to make the feature … it was a completely different script.”

Inspiration knocked “I had this opening scene in my head. I wasn’t sure where it was going at the time. The scene was great, and I sat down to write it.”

A gut instinct took over “The film had some stars attached … and then, I don’t know, I started writing this scene in my head and got this feeling that we were going to shoot the wrong film.”

Blake’s process might sound familiar to some writers and alien to others, but whatever works, right? “I don’t really outline … doing that I get bored with the story and I want to move on to something else. I like to write, and once I have a draft, I go back through it over and over, tweaking things, making connections.”

Blake’s biggest influences that come to mind “For this film specifically it would probably be The Shining or Knife in the Water.”

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Other Influences

Growing up wanting to be a filmmaker, who impacted Blake along the way? “Of course, generally speaking, Spielberg. He knows how to tell a story … how to tell the story visually.”

Blake begins to expand the list, and it’s an eclectic one “I also love Cameron Crowe … I love the humanistic aspect of his films. Love David Fincher, Paul Thomas Anderson, JJ Abrams … I know that sounds a bit all over the place, but they all have qualities as writers and directors that I admire.”

100 Million Dollar Question

Chris has written, directed, and produced films. So, I present a super-fantasy scenario: If a studio offers Chris 100 million dollars for a project, but he could only write, direct, or produce, which would he choose? “Oh, man, wow.” A grin grows on my face.

The answer continues “You know, of course, I love writing. Creating characters and a world with whatever I decide. I enjoy playing God,” we laugh.

The next part of the answer “Directing is another passion. I love working with actors and collaborating with other filmmakers on set. Telling the story visually. It’s definitely something that I wish everyone had the opportunity to experience.”

And part three “I like producing too. It’s such a unique set of challenges. I enjoy looking at a story and being more of a creative producer. But producing can also mean being the ‘go-between’ the creative side and the investors. So, I definitely enjoy the creative side more.”

So, the final verdict? “I would say, I probably prefer to direct assuming it’s a story I can easily immerse myself in; something with a message. I think … I THINK I would choose to direct.”

Final Word

All Light Will End comes out November 2nd, 2018. Chris is a big horror fan and says about the genre “I like elegant horror. I love to take the genre seriously and try to find new ways to raise the stakes.”

Thanks to Chris Blake and Impact24 PR for making this interview possible.

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Review: DETECTIVE COMICS #991 Reveals Karl Twist’s True Killer

David DeCorte

Detective Comics #991 is not an action-packed issue. Despite the impression the cover gives, Batman, Gordon, and Two-Face aren’t tearing through the streets of Gotham with guns-blazing. In fact, contained within these pages is a somber, more meditative exploration of one of Batman’s greatest foes.

Two-Face is suffering from a crisis of identity (go figure). The villain claims that, despite the evidence at the crime scene, he’s not the man who murdered Karl Twist. The true culprit is someone Gotham City believes to be long-gone.

The Writing

While our last issue was packed with more shootouts than The Raid, Detective Comics #991 builds slowly. In fact, most of the issue is occupied by a quiet, extended conversation among the trio of figures mentioned above. However, we cover a lot of ground in that one talk.

The issue walks us through the psyche of Two-Face, one of the most deranged members of Batman’s rogues’ gallery. Twist’s murder shakes who Two-Face believes himself to be. Writer James Robinson manages to drive home the emotional impact of the situation well. We’re walking a very delicate line between pathos and out-of-character melodrama here. In less capable hands, this story could have been a disaster, but Robinson makes it work.

The last page promises that we’ll be heading back into the thick of the fight against Kobra in number 992. Before that, though, Detective Comics #991 is a nice break in the action from the last several fast-paced issues, giving us a chance to catch our breath before the story arc climaxes.

The Art

Carmine Di Giandomenico’s artwork shines in this issue. Because the story is slower-paced, we have a chance to really soak in the noir vibe that is a trademark of the series.

One element that stuck out as especially interesting is the clever use of panels in framing the two sides of Two-Face. We see his face split across multiple panels and centerfolds, or blocked by profiles and shadows, subtly reinforcing the theme of Two-Face’s own internal crisis.

Ivan Plascencia’s color work is strong as well. Lots of purple hues drip on every page, especially in the scars and crevices of Two-Face’s mug. Other figures are allowed to hang in the shadows, underscoring the intensity of the conversation as it plays out.

Final Verdict

Detective Comics #991 is a slower, quieter entry in the series. But sometimes, a quiet conversation is exactly what the story needs.

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TONY GILROY Talks STAR WARS Exposing Potential Nerve In Franchise

Daniel Forster

October 26, 2018

Director and screenwriter Tony Gilroy sat before a large group of Montclair State University students discussing his career, as they rightfully soaked up his every word. Mostly he talked about his career path and rejection as a screenwriter. He didn’t reveal any magical paths towards success within the film industry, however, Gilroy did touch on the controversial topic of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Tony Gilroy On Rogue One And Star Wars

Rouge One shot of Chirrut and Baze, reshoots by Tony Gilroy — Image via Disney Studios, Lucasfilm, and TheVerge

Nominated for an Academy Award (Michael Clayton) and most notably known as the Bourne franchise screenplay writer, Tony Gilroy teamed up with Disney and Lucasfilm to help rewrite the script for Rogue One, while also directing reshoots. The film had already undergone a series of internal “creative differences” battles and was a hot topic within the film industry. Gilroy accepted a challenge many might have steered away from, simply because of the potential fallout he’d face if the film didn’t do well at the box office.

Needless to say, Rogue One brought in over a billion worldwide — and yet, many still question Tony Gilroy as to “what went wrong?” Upon receiving this question during the Montclair State University interview by Susan Skoog, Gilroy responded in a delicate way.

“When things pass through many hands and there’s a great deal of confusion … and there are all kinds of accessories and jewelry and bootstraps and zippers, and all the rest of the stuff. The purity for the characters, if it’s not there, to begin with, it deteriorates and just turns into an absolute mush.”

Perhaps it was a subconscious move on Gilroy’s part, but the statement of “purity of characters,” describes a deep-rooted issue within Star Wars franchise — going beyond the discussion of a single film.

A Purity Of Characters

Return of the Jedi Star Wars Celebration Scene on Endor — Image via Lucasfilm and Disney Studios

Gilroy’s statement can be taken a couple different ways. The first and most often thought of meaning is that of purity in an association with a character’s personality trait. In screenplay writing, characters are often falsely given these traits to represent everything which is good and pure. However, it’s nearly impossible for a character to have no negative traits (even gods have flaws).

The other meaning behind Gilroy’s statement is likely regarding the foundation of a character. As the Star Wars franchise moved past the original trilogy and continued to expand, George Lucas ran into problems (balancing the purity of his characters with continuity) — especially from other published works (Star Wars Holiday Special, along with dozens of comics and books). The result was one of divisiveness amongst those in fandom, due to his choices regarding certain characters. And of course, the poor dialog too.

Upon Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm, “purity” became an even bigger issue, which is why the Disney Canon (as we now know it) became the new reality and all other materials became Legends. Making money off Legends material once introduced into the new Canon, ironically, just happened to coincide with this move.

But it was only a Band-Aid. As the franchise continued to expand at a rapid rate, the purity towards characters continually got thinner and thinner. This is what happened in The Last Jedi and in Solo: A Star Wars Story. It’s even taking place outside of the films, carrying over into the books, comics, and the animated television shows.

Is Purity In Star Wars Possible?

Trilogy of Twin Sun Images in Star Wars Skywalker Saga Films — Image via Lucasfilm, Disney Studios, formatted by Reddit user u/kemalpasha

Whether intentional or not, Tony Gilroy touched a nerve when he mentioned “purity for characters” in the association of what went wrong during the production of Rogue One. Every critic, host, and writer has an opinion on the Star Wars franchise and how to make it better while reclaiming the glory days. But, is it possible to reclaim or recreate the “purity” of characters found in the original trilogy?

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As a franchise continues to expand and grow, Easter eggs and details associated with the story are bound to overtake the purity of the characters themselves. One could say, it’s almost a natural chain of events. The only way to correct this path is to start fresh with a whole new batch of characters, and yet, the “accessories, jewelry, bootstraps, and zippers” (as mention by Gilroy) will always be there as an obstacle to overcome.

Much has happened in the Star Wars universe since the 70s when A New Hope first blew audiences minds away. Times change and glory days can only be remembered for what they were, never truly duplicated (only adapted). Each generation, however, has their own “glory days,” as seen during Orlando’s 2017 Star Wars Celebration.

An outpouring of love regarding the Prequels, especially towards Hayden Christensen, from millennials, was a surprise to older fans. For those who grew up on the Prequels, it’s their favorite set of movies in the Star Wars franchise — forever changing the landscape of what is considered “pure” in Star Wars lore.

Future Of Purity In Star Wars

Breaking Star Wars news withFirst Look Of Favreau's The Mandalorian — Image via Starwars.com, Lucasfilm, and Disney Studios

The Star Wars franchise is likely to remain a pop-culture phenomenon for many generations to come. Nobody is doubting this. But as it continues to grow and expand, its important for Disney and Lucasfilm to maintain a “purity for their characters.” Easter eggs, weapons, and costumes are fun to talk about and explore. But the franchise isn’t worth anything if there’s no heart and soul attached to the characters donning those costumes and weapons.

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What are your thoughts on based on the statement made by Tony Gilmore? Is there a lack of “purity” in the present trilogy? Let us know in the comments below. “May the Force be with you, always.”

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Star Wars THE MANDALORIAN Set Attacked By Thieves

Daniel Forster

October 25, 2018

Typically, on a Star Wars set, the last thing anyone needs to worry about is thieves stealing valuable information due to the massive amounts of security. The Mandalorian set, however, became the most recent target while filming in Manhattan Beach.

According to The Blast (who first broke the story), pieces of gear were stolen out of the studio overnight. Within said gear, could potentially be data cards containing footage from The Mandalorian. If a data card was stolen, the information on those cards could potentially be worth big bucks.

First Look Of Star Wars: The Mandalorian — Image via Starwars.com, Lucasfilm, and Disney Studios

The stolen items were taken from the camera department at the Manhattan Beach studio, meaning the primary goal behind the theft could have been a data card. Jon Favreau and crew alerted the police around 11 am EST of the theft and an investigation is currently underway. Upon hearing of the break-in, George Lucas stopped by the studio to check in on Favreau.

Much like HBO was hacked before Game of Thrones aired, it seems there’s a new breed of thieves seeking out raw unpublished data from high-profile television shows. In an age where leaked shots could equal millions of views (15-minutes of fame and revenue), studio companies will have to take extra measures regarding all materials.

What many fail to consider, however, is how that will affect budgets for these productions and clearance for those working on set. As if things weren’t already high-clearance and secret enough.

The Mandalorian, written and produced by Jon Favreau, is the premier Star Wars television series for the new Disney streaming service launching in late 2019.

How will this type of thievery effect the industry, and will The Mandalorian suffer if a data card was stolen? Let us know in the comments below. “May the Force be with you, always.”

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Ash and Elvis Partner in Dynamite’s ARMY OF DARKNESS/BUBBA HO-TEP

Michael Stagno

October 25, 2018

Brace yourselves, because two of Bruce Campbell‘s most-iconic characters are about to meet in the upcoming Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep series from Dynamite Entertainment.

You read that correctly. Thanks to the creative team of Scott Duvall and Vincenzo Federici, Ash Williams and Elvis Presley are going to serve as tag team partners against the dead!

By chance you are one of the unfortunate souls that has yet to partake in the awesome that is a Campbell flick, here’s a brief synopsis of each of his films. Army of Darkness is the third installment in the Evil Dead franchise and, again, tells the story of Ash, a grocery store employee and part-time undead slayer, that is transported back to 1300 A.D., where he must lead the charge against an army of the dead and retrieve the Necronomicon (Book of the Dead), so he can return home to his own time. In Bubba Ho-Tep, the ‘true’ story of what really happened to Elvis Presley is told as an elderly resident who resides in Texas, who switched identities with an imposter. He had the intention of switching back his identity, but missed the chance. He teams up with a neighbor, who thinks that he is actually President John F. Kennedy, to take on an evil Egyptian entity, which has chosen their care facility as its hunting ground.

That is where Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep picks up. Ash embarks on a soul-searching road trip to Texas under the assumption that Elvis is alive (and supposedly also vanquished a mummy). What ensues is a series of universe-spanning events that include an Elvis jumpsuit with time-traveling capabilities, a trip to Vegas in the 1970s and an all-new Book of the Dead, called, The Necronomicon Ho-Tep!

“Often viewing them in close succession, I knew the Ash and Elvis team-up would go together like peanut butter and banana,” Said Duvall. “These two worlds already fit so well together in tone, it made it totally plausible that they could co-exist on the same plane. Wanting to see what it would be like if Ash and Elvis interact is a big part of what sparked this, and so I’m thrilled we’ll get to finally see that in these pages.”

Dynamite first published Army of Darkness back in 2004 and has continued its canon for over 14 years. Bubba Ho-Tep and the Cosmic-Blood Suckers was released this year, in May, via IDW Publishing, from the mind of the creator of the character, Joe R. Lansdale.

“This crossover is definitely a no-brainer, especially with Ash involved, Dynamite CEO and Publisher Nick Barrucci said. “Seriously though, when this idea was discussed with our friends at IDW, we all agreed that this would be one of the grooviest crossovers that we could do together! This is a cult classic comic in the making and fans of both franchises are going to love where this story goes.”

Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep #1 will deliver a bevy of variant covers, giving fans and retailers the opportunity to collect an entire set. The series is set to debut in February of 2019, but look for the first issue to be solicited in the December 2018 previews catalog by Diamond Comic Distributors.

Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep #1 will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ December 2018 Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market, and slated for release in February 2019. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies of Army of Darkness/Bubba Ho-Tep with their local comic book retailers in advance of release, so they can be sure to get one.

You might have also heard that Army of Darkness is also getting a tabletop board game. If not, more information about that HERE.

Do you hate the fact that there won’t be an Ash vs Evil Dead Season 4? Are you excited to see these two legendary Campbell characters collide in the comic pages? Let us know in the comments section below.

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DOMINO: KILLER INSTINCT Review – Perfect For Fans New and Old

Anthony Composto - EIC

Domino: Killer Instinct is a very fun, very accessible entry point for people who saw Deadpool 2 and want to start reading Marvel’s good luck mutant.

The trade paperback is out November 7th and collects Domino volume 3, issues 1-6. The story is written by Gail Simon, drawn by David Baldeón & Michael Shelfer (with Anthony Piper), colored by Jesus Aburtov, and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Greg Land, Frank D’armata, and Jay Leisten did the covers. Chris Robinson edits the series.

In Killer Instinct, Domino crosses paths with a villain who can turn off her good luck powers. Along with her friends Outback and Diamondback, Neena has to get a handle on her powers and come to terms with who she is.

I saw Simone speak at MegaCon within the last few years, and she said the worst thing a story can be is boring. Her Domino is most certainly not boring. It’s a fun, action-packed, romp. It’s got laughs, explosions, and martial arts fights, plus it’s an interesting character study with heart and tragedy. There are some character-defining moments for Domino in here that cut straight to your heart. The tragedy extends to Neena’s new foes as well. They’re the best kind of villains – the kind who aren’t just evil for evil’s sake. They’re actually victims themselves who you can almost feel bad for. Almost.

The story works for fans new and old. If you’ve never read a Domino comic before, Killer Instinct is a solid overview of who she is. It shows her personality, her abilities, and it even digs into her origin. But by taking away her powers, deconstructing her, and actually adding to her origin, Simone provides a fresh experience for even the most hardcore X-fans. This will go down as one of the “must-read” Domino stories.

However, will all respect to Gail Simone, David Baldeón’s art elevates this story to the next level. His action sequences are full of motion and power; they’re a joy to read. But his real talent is in facial expressions. His ability to convey emotion or make you laugh through faces is reminiscent of Kevin Maguire’s. Aburtov’s colors in turn elevate the work yet another level. They’re bright and vibrant, and add an extra punch of power when needed.

Domino: Killer Instinct is about finding yourself and learning that you don’t have to go through life alone. It’s also a kick-ass action comic that you’ll want to revisit. The X-Men books are in a renaissance right now, and this book has been a big part of that. If you missed out on the single issues, don’t make the same mistake for the trade.

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