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Comic Review: Battle Pope Volume 1 Genesis

Battle Pope Volume 1 Genesis

The pope, Jesus, heaven, hell and corporations are all parts of a great comic book. Image Comic’s series written by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Thief of Thieves) and illustrated by Tony Moore (Fear Agent, Venom).

God was pretty unhappy with the people of Earth so he decided to open the gates of hell. Years of war raged on until a treaty was reached between human kind and demons. Now they live together on Earth, with some demons even starting a corporation–Hellcorp. Keeping watch over humankind, god calls on the Pope. He enlists his help and is sent back to earth with his son Jesus. Together they can manage any threat coming their way.

God damn hilarious, cool concept and blasphemous as hell. Nuff said, go forth and read this series, so sayeth the lord.

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Comic Review: The Walking Dead, Volume 1: Days Gone Bye

The Walking Dead, Volume 1: Days Gone Bye

If you’ve seen the show but haven’t started the comic you are definitely one lucky person for all the things that lie ahead. The Walking Dead is published by Image Comics, written by Robert Kirkman (Battle Pope, Marvel Zombies) and drawn by Tony Moore (The Exterminators, Punisher).

Waking up all alone we find Rick Grimes confused and scared in a hospital full of zombies. This is the beginning of an apocalyptic tale of survival that shows us the consequences of our actions.

Normally I’m not a big fan of black and white but I find my self really drawn to the detailed artwork. If it ended up in color I think it would have been too much of a good thing. Kirkman as always dishes out the dialogue in a way that makes zombies a side note in favor of what the people are going through. It’s the end of the world — expect people to act accordingly.