All Hallow's Eve #1
215 Ink
Illustrated by: Dave Mims
Written by: Ty Thomas Luckman
Adapted by: Trevor Luckman
Lettered by: Micah Myers
Reviewed by: Rob Wrecks
Summary: On this All Hallows' Eve, one man will face the reckoning of his atrocity. As Jonathan Dodsman drinks cider and engages in the idle talk of the rich, the wrath of his victim will soon be upon him. A young girl has come for Dodsman's soul.
Review: Well October certainly is the month for all manner of spookyness to be running around. And 215 Ink has brought to the table a good entry in all things spooky with All Hallow's Eve. I like that this is set in 1785, rather then in a more current time period. As the story Ty is telling here really does fit best in this older time period. Dave Mims' artwork fits everything pretty great as well, even though at times its hard to tell Dodsman and Jack a part unless you are really looking closely. Whoever did the coloring work for the book brought it all to life perfectly as well so definitely no complaints there. Though I will say that the use of the 'N' word is my biggest issue with this book, though considering the time period its set in, it naturally would have a presence. So fair warning for that right there folks. While I wasn't necessarily creeped out after reading this, I do think it would fit great in an episode of a revived tv show like Tales from the Crypt. This along with several other Indy titles I'm aware of would be pretty great to watch on the screen.
Who knows, perhaps we will see this on the screen someday. I know I'd be willing to watch it, if only to see Dodsman get his just reward since he's a pretty big douche bag. Though the conversation we see at the end between Jack and D would also be neat to see on the screen. I got to wonder though if D's last words to him about enjoying certain things is just his way in trying to tempt him considering who D very well likely is. The conversation the two had even at one point had me thinking Jack may have been The Ripper, but considering the time period I am way off. Though I am real curious to see how he wound up in the position he's in to be the one to help deliver his type of justice. Though if I'm ever asked to repeat something in front a pumpkin, I will be refusing to do so! As there has been a mention of more of this title to come, I am honestly looking forward to it. As I am hoping we to get learn more about Jack and how part of his mentioned past got him to where he is today. More interactions with him and D would be pretty great too!
Wonder if Ty has any plans to dive into what goes on once people like Dodsman have been taken for their past misdeeds? I imagine that would be where the real creepy side of things are for this title. Whether or not that gets to be seen, I'm all for going along the ride this will have! So be sure to add this to your spooktacular happenings! Or a fella like Jack might come to see ya!
Editor's Note: To acquire your own copy of All Hallow's Eve, head here!
215 Ink
Illustrated by: Dave Mims
Written by: Ty Thomas Luckman
Adapted by: Trevor Luckman
Lettered by: Micah Myers
Reviewed by: Rob Wrecks
Summary: On this All Hallows' Eve, one man will face the reckoning of his atrocity. As Jonathan Dodsman drinks cider and engages in the idle talk of the rich, the wrath of his victim will soon be upon him. A young girl has come for Dodsman's soul.
Review: Well October certainly is the month for all manner of spookyness to be running around. And 215 Ink has brought to the table a good entry in all things spooky with All Hallow's Eve. I like that this is set in 1785, rather then in a more current time period. As the story Ty is telling here really does fit best in this older time period. Dave Mims' artwork fits everything pretty great as well, even though at times its hard to tell Dodsman and Jack a part unless you are really looking closely. Whoever did the coloring work for the book brought it all to life perfectly as well so definitely no complaints there. Though I will say that the use of the 'N' word is my biggest issue with this book, though considering the time period its set in, it naturally would have a presence. So fair warning for that right there folks. While I wasn't necessarily creeped out after reading this, I do think it would fit great in an episode of a revived tv show like Tales from the Crypt. This along with several other Indy titles I'm aware of would be pretty great to watch on the screen.
Who knows, perhaps we will see this on the screen someday. I know I'd be willing to watch it, if only to see Dodsman get his just reward since he's a pretty big douche bag. Though the conversation we see at the end between Jack and D would also be neat to see on the screen. I got to wonder though if D's last words to him about enjoying certain things is just his way in trying to tempt him considering who D very well likely is. The conversation the two had even at one point had me thinking Jack may have been The Ripper, but considering the time period I am way off. Though I am real curious to see how he wound up in the position he's in to be the one to help deliver his type of justice. Though if I'm ever asked to repeat something in front a pumpkin, I will be refusing to do so! As there has been a mention of more of this title to come, I am honestly looking forward to it. As I am hoping we to get learn more about Jack and how part of his mentioned past got him to where he is today. More interactions with him and D would be pretty great too!
Wonder if Ty has any plans to dive into what goes on once people like Dodsman have been taken for their past misdeeds? I imagine that would be where the real creepy side of things are for this title. Whether or not that gets to be seen, I'm all for going along the ride this will have! So be sure to add this to your spooktacular happenings! Or a fella like Jack might come to see ya!
Editor's Note: To acquire your own copy of All Hallow's Eve, head here!
Father’s Day #1 (of 4)
Dark Horse Comics 2014
Written by: Mike Richardson
Art by: Gabriel Guzman
Colours by: Java Tartaglia
Reviewed by: Steven Leitman
Review: I really do enjoy Dark Horse’s books and their willingness to push the envelope and find what kind of story is going to be enough to fit in with what’s going on in popular culture. I had a basic understanding on what this book was about, a hitman who goes straight for his child, but what I wasn’t expecting was this to be playing out quite the way it is. I’m impressed and I am actually quite anxious to see how this whole thing plays out now. Also there is some incredibly good interior artwork here as well. I really do like the intensity, detail, and clarity of the interiors, and along with how facial expressions can tell a lot of what’s going on with the characters. It’s all just so very well put together.
I’ll be honest the opening took me by surprise, in a good way mind you, and while the girl who found her father seems to be much, much younger than I was expecting it is still one of those moments where the catalyst for the story just starts things off with a bang, in this case literally. What a creative way for a reunion as Silas meets his daughter for the first time seemingly since she was born. The way Denise was able to track him down and then let him have a piece of her mind was excellently told and it actually speaks volumes for Denise and what she’s capable of.
The fact that her desire to find her father also leads a group of would be assassins to his doorstep is just icing on the cake. Seeing her reaction to them showing up and then to see the tunnel from the house leading away to safety was brilliant. This whole getting to know you again and having Silas try to explain to his daughter exactly what’s happened to get them to this point was some stellar story-telling. I actually found it kind of compelling that the man he was changed with the birth of his daughter and in order to save her and his wife, he had to disappear or else they would all be constant targets thanks to his decision to stop doing being who he was.
You can see a part of Denise wants desperately to believe in her father and yet she still has this stubborn streak that kind of defies him as well. Though it isn’t until she actually gets to see the consequences of his past life for herself that she can finally begin to understand and that kind of conflicted thought process serves her well for the ending of the issue. For in an attempt to save her he wants her to run and yet the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. As after just finding him she isn’t quite ready to let him go. I liked this, it’s deeper than I would have thought and this helps set the stage for some intense father/daughter bonding.
Now it’s all about trying to stay alive and one step ahead of those who want Silas dead and it’s about to be a true crime thriller. With plenty of action and adventure on the horizon along with some intense characterization, and the chance to start a new life with his daughter provided they survive what’s to come means we as readers are getting one of those rare stories where everything and possibly the kitchen sink will be involved.
A new fresh and unique take on what it means to have family in a world where dead bodies are the norm and running is a way of life, this is why diversity in comics thrives.
Dark Horse Comics 2014
Written by: Mike Richardson
Art by: Gabriel Guzman
Colours by: Java Tartaglia
Reviewed by: Steven Leitman
Review: I really do enjoy Dark Horse’s books and their willingness to push the envelope and find what kind of story is going to be enough to fit in with what’s going on in popular culture. I had a basic understanding on what this book was about, a hitman who goes straight for his child, but what I wasn’t expecting was this to be playing out quite the way it is. I’m impressed and I am actually quite anxious to see how this whole thing plays out now. Also there is some incredibly good interior artwork here as well. I really do like the intensity, detail, and clarity of the interiors, and along with how facial expressions can tell a lot of what’s going on with the characters. It’s all just so very well put together.
I’ll be honest the opening took me by surprise, in a good way mind you, and while the girl who found her father seems to be much, much younger than I was expecting it is still one of those moments where the catalyst for the story just starts things off with a bang, in this case literally. What a creative way for a reunion as Silas meets his daughter for the first time seemingly since she was born. The way Denise was able to track him down and then let him have a piece of her mind was excellently told and it actually speaks volumes for Denise and what she’s capable of.
The fact that her desire to find her father also leads a group of would be assassins to his doorstep is just icing on the cake. Seeing her reaction to them showing up and then to see the tunnel from the house leading away to safety was brilliant. This whole getting to know you again and having Silas try to explain to his daughter exactly what’s happened to get them to this point was some stellar story-telling. I actually found it kind of compelling that the man he was changed with the birth of his daughter and in order to save her and his wife, he had to disappear or else they would all be constant targets thanks to his decision to stop doing being who he was.
You can see a part of Denise wants desperately to believe in her father and yet she still has this stubborn streak that kind of defies him as well. Though it isn’t until she actually gets to see the consequences of his past life for herself that she can finally begin to understand and that kind of conflicted thought process serves her well for the ending of the issue. For in an attempt to save her he wants her to run and yet the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. As after just finding him she isn’t quite ready to let him go. I liked this, it’s deeper than I would have thought and this helps set the stage for some intense father/daughter bonding.
Now it’s all about trying to stay alive and one step ahead of those who want Silas dead and it’s about to be a true crime thriller. With plenty of action and adventure on the horizon along with some intense characterization, and the chance to start a new life with his daughter provided they survive what’s to come means we as readers are getting one of those rare stories where everything and possibly the kitchen sink will be involved.
A new fresh and unique take on what it means to have family in a world where dead bodies are the norm and running is a way of life, this is why diversity in comics thrives.