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Comic Review: The Shadow Volume 1 The Fire Of Creation

The Shadow Volume 1 The Fire Of Creation

The classical pulp avenger known as The Shadow is back. This series from Dynamite Entertainment is written by Garth Ennis (Punisher MAX, Preacher) and illustrated by Aaron Campbell (Dark Shadows, Sherlock Holmes: Year One).

Set in 1938, The Shadow is the mortal enemy of all those who commit crime and perpetrate evil. He appears from out of nowhere to dole out deadly justice and leaves not a single soul alive. If The Shadow needs information he can place a hand on their corpse and take what he needs. Chasing a lead, The Shadow soon finds himself in Hong Kong in the hopes of unraveling a dastardly plot.

I’ve never read The Shadow before so I was pleasantly surprised to find out he is more than just a vigilante. There is a supernatural element that is presented and it’s hinted that an explanation will be forthcoming. Garth Ennis does a great job of modernizing The Shadow but keeping what people love from the original (so I’ve been told). With so many older pulp comics coming back The Shadow is a good place to start.

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Comic Review: The Boys, Volume 1: The Name Of The Game

The Boys Volume 1 The Name Of The Game

Imagine a world full of superheroes except they’re all assholes who love sex, drugs and no not music just more sex and drugs. A comic book so apparently grotesque and offensive that Wildstorm cancelled after 6 issues. Picked up by Dynamite Entertainment what author could be responsible for such a controversial comic? Why Garth Ennis (Preacher, Hitman) of course accompanied by artist Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan, Conan The Barbarian).

Wee Hughie (based on Simon Pegg) was just a normal bloke until he met A-Train, a superhero who is part of The Seven. With his life in disarray Billy Butcher is there to help pick up the pieces. He brings Hughie into the fold of The Boys, a CIA funded group whose sole purpose is to monitor superheroes and keep them in check.  Sometimes it’s a stern talking to but a punch or crowbar to the face works best.

If you are looking for a world full of sick and twisted heroes look no further. You’ll be laughing as much as you’ll be cringing and thinking to yourself how is this happening and why!