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Le Fay #1

Le Fay #1 No Sleep/Evoluzione Publishing 2019 Created & Written by Marcel Dupree & Joshua Metzger Illustrated by Miguel Angel Ruiz Coloured by Vittorio Astone Lettered by Justin Birch     Morgan Le Fay was one of the most powerful fay. After a battle with Merlin she woke up powerless in the modern world. Determined to get her powers back she has decided to work as a PI for the Fay World in order to find clues on what happened to her.     I have been a fan of Evoluzione since Marcel sent me the first book he asked to be reviewed. I don't get to as many as I would like to, at least in a timely manner, but I super stoked to be doing this one. From the way that it's billed to the reality of what we see this is their strongest title to date and it's an amazingly good read. I very much like the idea of taking THE Morgan Le Fay and doing something with her that we've never seen done before. The freshness of the take and the originality behind the way this comes to life will grab your mind and imagination so you become engaged faster than you'll realise. This is a great attribute to have obviously and I love the fact that this has me so invested so early on.     I am blown away by how this is being written. The story & plot development that we see through the sequence of events unfolding as well as how the reader learns information is presented beautifully. There is this great way that the story, past and now that are being told that I appreciate in ways I wasn't expecting to be. The bluntness of what we see being said is refreshing and it leads directly into the character development. The sheer fact that we see who Morgan is, has been and will continue to be is crystal clear throughout this issue is sensational to see. I love the almost unapologetic way and manner that she has about who she is. Plus I adore Billy and the big bad we see here, who isn't the lead, just sends shivers down my spine with anticipation as the introduction of character is handled so incredibly well. The pacing is superb and the way it takes us though the pages revealing the twists and turns along the way really helps it work with everything else to create the books ebb & flow.     The interiors here are bloody well mindbogglingly good! I am stunned and enthralled by the interiors and how we see not just the linework, which is exquisite, or how the varying weights are being utilised. No it's the combination of all those in the backgrounds and the faces with their facial expressions and how this brings us depth perception, scale and the overall sense of size and scope of the book. Plus it gives that extra layer of characterisation that words alone cannot accomplish. The utilisation of the page layouts and how we see the angles and perspective in the panels show an absolutely marvellous eye for storytelling. The colour work we see is divine! The utilisation of the hues and tones within the colours that create the shading, highlights and shadow work is just dreamy to see. There is subtlety and boldness mixed together in some images while toying with the eye in others and it is an amazing experience. ​     The introduction of the characters, the way the mind is engaged in some mundane and others supernatural ways but when they all blend together in such a wow manner. This is the years Magnificent Obsession and you'd best be on your way finding out for yourself why I say this. The writing is phenomenal, the interiors are stunning and all together this really slaps you in face with how good it is.

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These Savage Shores #1 - #3 Gets New Printings with Special Collector's Covers

These Savage Shores #1 - #3 Gets New Printings with Special Collector's Covers #comics #comicbooks

Vault Comics is thrilled to announce that, due to extremely high demand in the series, These Savage Shores #1 – #3 will receive an additional printing with special collector’s set covers. 

These design-led covers, created by Vault’s VP of Branding & Design, Tim Daniel, feature striking silhouettes of the book’s main characters while highlighting exceptional inks from the books within the…

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2020 Favorite Books & Comics

I read a lot of good books and comics this year. I even made my goal of 100 in the GoodReads Challenge. I had to leave off a lot of good books, but I think I managed to narrow it down to the best of them. I’ve been posting these over at my other blog for the last few years.

How to be an Anti-Racist - Imbram X. Kendi

Fence - C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, & Joana LaFuente

The Kingdom of Copper - S.A. Chakraborty

The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas

Insexts - Marguerite Bennett, Ariela Kristantina, Bryan Valenza, Jessica Kholinne, & A Larger World

These Savage Shores - Ram V, Sumit Kumar, Vitorio Astone, Aditya Bidkar

Wild Seed - Octavia E. Butler

Solutions and Other Problems - Allie Brosh

American Rule - Jared Yates Sexton

Heavenly Blues - Ben Kahn  & Bruno Hidalgo

Honorable Mentions:

We Are the Ants - Shaun David Hutchinson

Archie vs. Predator - Alex de Campi, Fernando Ruiz, Fernando Ruiz, Rick Koslowski, John Workman, & Jason Millet

Bloom - Kevin Panetta & Savanna Ganucheau

Over the Top: A Raw Journey of Self Love - Jonathan Van Ness 

Kick-Ass Ongoing Series:

Sex Criminals - Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky

X-Men: Messiah Complex - Ed Brubaker, Mike Carey, Peter David, Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost, Marc Silvestri, Billy Tan, Scot Eaton, Humberto Ramos, Chris Bachalo, & Others.

Animosity - Marguerite Bennett, Rafael de Latorre, & Rob Schwager

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Ryan Parrott, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Walter Baiamonte & Others. 

(Favorite Books & Comics 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012). 

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Vault Comics is thrilled to announce that, after extremely high demand, These Savage Shores #1 will receive a very special printing as part of the new VAULT LINES series of deluxe black-and-white special edition issues highlighting the astonishing original inks from Vault artists.

Printed on deluxe heavyweight paper, Vault Lines introduces a brand-new presentation venue to the growing Vault catalogue which aims to spotlight the artists of some of our most successful titles in a series of pristine black and white editions.

“The creative team for These Savage Shores has greatly impressed us since the initial pitch,” said Vault VP of Branding & Design, Tim Daniel. “Series artist Sumit Kumar’s highly detailed command of light and shadow has imbued Ram V’s tale with a deeply realized and exceedingly rich texture. Once you lay your eyes on Sumit’s unadorned work, you’ll quickly discover why he’s become of the top artists working in comics and the perfect candidate to launch Vault Lines.”

One of the most critically-acclaimed comics of the year, These Savage Shores is written by Ram V, drawn by Sumit Kumar, colored by Vitorio Astone, and lettered by Aditya Bidikar.

These Savage Shores #1 Vault Lines Edition will hit store shelves on March 27, 2019. Stores can order the issue by using the Diamond Order Code: JAN198618.

The official synopsis can read the below:

Two centuries after the first European ship sailed to the Malabar Coast and made landfall at Calicut, The East India Company seeks to secure its future along the lucrative Silk Route, in the year 1766. An old evil now sails aboard a company ship, hoping to make a home in this new found land. But he will soon find that the ground along the Indus is an ancient one with daemons and legends far older than himself.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE SAVAGE SHORES:

“One for me… A fresh, dark twist on classic horror.”  -SCOTT SNYDER

“Another straight-up winning choice by the increasingly impressive Vault Comics.”  -WARREN ELLIS

“…A lush horror story that devours colonialists”  -A.V. CLUB

“These Savage Shores transports elements of Dracula to the Silk Route of the 1700s, bringing that text’s themes of xenophobia into an entirely new light and melding it with far older legends of India.”  -PASTE MAGAZINE

“These Savage Shores is a testament to how thoughtful and exciting comic books can be. Go out of your way to read this book.”  -COMICOSITY

“Vault Lines” Debuts Deluxe Black & White Editions With “These Savage Shores #1” Vault Comics is thrilled to announce that, after extremely high demand, These Savage Shores #1 will receive a very special printing as part of the new VAULT LINES series of deluxe black-and-white special edition issues highlighting the astonishing original inks from Vault artists.

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Vault Comics Launches Vault Lines, Deluxe Black and White Special Editions, with These Savage Shores

Vault Comics Launches Vault Lines, Deluxe Black and White Special Editions, with These Savage Shores #comics

Vault Comics has announced that, after extremely high demand, These Savage Shores #1 will receive a very special printing as part of the new Vault Lines series of deluxe black-and-white special edition issues highlighting the astonishing original inks from Vault artists.

Printed on deluxe heavyweight paper, Vault Lines introduces a brand-new presentation venue to the growing Vault catalogue…