The Holy Terror #1
ComicFix
Created and Written by: Jason Caskey
Penciller: Phil Hester
Art assist by: Aaron Gillespie
Inker: Jim Woodyard
Lettering by: ComicFix (With Colin Wales)
Color by: Fritz Mabuse
Reviewer: Robert McClelland
Summary: What is the bizarre connection between murderous ancient Aztec gods and the violent world of professional wrestling? Max Brody finds out as he dons a mysterious cursed mask and enters the squared circle as The HOLY TERROR! Real battles have no scripted outcome, and Max discovers dreams can turn out to be nightmares as he travels a bloody path of greedy promoters, human sacrifice, werewolves, and zombies! Continuation of the Image Comics series with all-new and unpublished art! Bonus Photo Comic Preview of SADISTIK in STRIP & KILL!, the story being developed as an animated mini-series staring Iggy Pop as The Diabolikal Super-Kriminal!
The cult-favorite wrestling/horror comic book returns with creators Jason Caskey (Courage Inc.) and Phil Hester (Godzilla, Firebreather)! Max Brody struggles to live up to his father’s legacy as a star in the wild world of professional wrestling! But is rising to the top worth the price of eternal damnation when he puts on the fateful mask of The HOLY TERROR?
Review: Now for those of you who have me as a friend on Facebook, you know by this point that I am something of a Wrestling fan. And also tend to enjoy Supernatural things too. Like Werewolves for example. And Jason Caskey has done something with this book that has combined two of my favorite interests together. And has done a pretty darn good job if I might say so myself! The cover for this book is pretty sweet, and part of his mask reminds me of something you might see on a preacher. Wonder if that was the intent for this or just entirely coincidental? And boy this part of Texas sure has suffered a lot in this story. Heck I'd probably just turn that place into a Ghost Town and leave it be. We're given a little bit of insight as to who Father Navarro is although I would have liked to know who his lovely red headed companion is. Something tells me she could kick some serious butt. Sadly for the Sheriff, he's just your standard non believer in the spooky side of things. But I think after his encounter with the Spooky Man our good Father was called in for. I think he'll wind up changing his tune after wards. If he survives anyway!
Now I think the only part of this book I really did not like (aside from a secondary story) was the inclusion of having a Bear of all things wrestle. Not to mention what the end result is. I like that Caskey actually puts in some generic Wrestlers in this comic. Such as The Big Picture, who probably would have fit right in with older Wrestling eras. Although I do hope the decision to give Max that mask won't come back to bite them in the butt. I am curious though as to why Max was never allowed to prove himself before the mask. Just something to do with his dad or company politics? Perhaps an answer we'll get as time goes on with this title. I like that Jason is giving us a bit of insight to what is probably going to be a long running side theme for Max's inner mind as he deals with the ramifications due in part thanks to the mask. One thing I'm curious on, is why it takes as long as it does for the original mask wearer and Spooky Man to start what I'm assuming is World Domination. But the only answer I have is that the mask set things back a bit.
Readers also get some back story on Jason himself at the end of all this. Which is a fantastic read and pleasant learning experience. And I bet would lead to folks wanting to check out his and Phil Hester's other works. I know I wouldn't mind doing that! As I mentioned earlier in the review, you also get a second story in this book too. One that's not really related to Holy Terror. And is more centered as a Crime Thriller that I wasn't particularly a fan of. I'm not going to say much more on it, but it is something I'm sure of some you will find yourselves interested in. Also seems to be set in like the 50's or 60's and inspired the film version. So if you're a fan of having Wresting and Supernatural themes mixed together, this will be for you!
4 Tombstone Piledrivers out of 5
To grab yourself a copy of this book, head on over to the Indy Planet website!
ComicFix
Created and Written by: Jason Caskey
Penciller: Phil Hester
Art assist by: Aaron Gillespie
Inker: Jim Woodyard
Lettering by: ComicFix (With Colin Wales)
Color by: Fritz Mabuse
Reviewer: Robert McClelland
Summary: What is the bizarre connection between murderous ancient Aztec gods and the violent world of professional wrestling? Max Brody finds out as he dons a mysterious cursed mask and enters the squared circle as The HOLY TERROR! Real battles have no scripted outcome, and Max discovers dreams can turn out to be nightmares as he travels a bloody path of greedy promoters, human sacrifice, werewolves, and zombies! Continuation of the Image Comics series with all-new and unpublished art! Bonus Photo Comic Preview of SADISTIK in STRIP & KILL!, the story being developed as an animated mini-series staring Iggy Pop as The Diabolikal Super-Kriminal!
The cult-favorite wrestling/horror comic book returns with creators Jason Caskey (Courage Inc.) and Phil Hester (Godzilla, Firebreather)! Max Brody struggles to live up to his father’s legacy as a star in the wild world of professional wrestling! But is rising to the top worth the price of eternal damnation when he puts on the fateful mask of The HOLY TERROR?
Review: Now for those of you who have me as a friend on Facebook, you know by this point that I am something of a Wrestling fan. And also tend to enjoy Supernatural things too. Like Werewolves for example. And Jason Caskey has done something with this book that has combined two of my favorite interests together. And has done a pretty darn good job if I might say so myself! The cover for this book is pretty sweet, and part of his mask reminds me of something you might see on a preacher. Wonder if that was the intent for this or just entirely coincidental? And boy this part of Texas sure has suffered a lot in this story. Heck I'd probably just turn that place into a Ghost Town and leave it be. We're given a little bit of insight as to who Father Navarro is although I would have liked to know who his lovely red headed companion is. Something tells me she could kick some serious butt. Sadly for the Sheriff, he's just your standard non believer in the spooky side of things. But I think after his encounter with the Spooky Man our good Father was called in for. I think he'll wind up changing his tune after wards. If he survives anyway!
Now I think the only part of this book I really did not like (aside from a secondary story) was the inclusion of having a Bear of all things wrestle. Not to mention what the end result is. I like that Caskey actually puts in some generic Wrestlers in this comic. Such as The Big Picture, who probably would have fit right in with older Wrestling eras. Although I do hope the decision to give Max that mask won't come back to bite them in the butt. I am curious though as to why Max was never allowed to prove himself before the mask. Just something to do with his dad or company politics? Perhaps an answer we'll get as time goes on with this title. I like that Jason is giving us a bit of insight to what is probably going to be a long running side theme for Max's inner mind as he deals with the ramifications due in part thanks to the mask. One thing I'm curious on, is why it takes as long as it does for the original mask wearer and Spooky Man to start what I'm assuming is World Domination. But the only answer I have is that the mask set things back a bit.
Readers also get some back story on Jason himself at the end of all this. Which is a fantastic read and pleasant learning experience. And I bet would lead to folks wanting to check out his and Phil Hester's other works. I know I wouldn't mind doing that! As I mentioned earlier in the review, you also get a second story in this book too. One that's not really related to Holy Terror. And is more centered as a Crime Thriller that I wasn't particularly a fan of. I'm not going to say much more on it, but it is something I'm sure of some you will find yourselves interested in. Also seems to be set in like the 50's or 60's and inspired the film version. So if you're a fan of having Wresting and Supernatural themes mixed together, this will be for you!
4 Tombstone Piledrivers out of 5
To grab yourself a copy of this book, head on over to the Indy Planet website!