New Comic Book Day : 9/29/10

Nice haul today , though Im still waiting for my Hack Slash #4!!! : Widow Warriors #3 , Chew #14 , Stuff of Legend #2 v.2 , Artifacts #2 , Wonder Woman #603 

new title: Machete #0

1. Chew #14(image) by John Layman , art: Robert Guillory

*PICK OF THE WEEK*  I dont need to sell this comic. This is easily one of my favourites right now and could go down as one of my favourites of all time when its all said and done. This issue carries this arc brilliantly to the next and final issue of this story. Chew is one of the best comics going right now.


2. Stuff of Legend #2(3rd world studios)

  Another beautiful comic that nobody knows about. Its either buried for its childish appearance or undiscovered for its indy status. Make no mistake about this , The Stuff of Legend is a must read and a brilliant story. In a day where we get recycled stories in new adaptations and such , this is an original from top to bottom.

  It was 2 1/2 months since the last issue , a long wait , went a little fast , wish it was a little thicker if not for the price but for the wait between issues. The golems are introduced , The Boobeyman sets the pieces for his next scheme to entrap the group , the group encounters more hurdles they have to overcome... its just mind melting awesome.

3. Widow Warriors #3(dynamite) by Pat Lee 

  This was another ok issue that looked great. For the first time I learn that this is indeed only a 4 issue mini series unfortunatly , I was hoping for a on going or longer. More deaths , more shit goes down , it leads up to a big finale.. look at the bloody cover!!! there's a flying decapitated head! and I can tell that it does indeed happen.

 The major issue with this series now that i know its a mini , too short for the amount of characters involved. I still was trying to get to know faces and names and its almost over! This needed to be a longer story , its a good story and had lots of potential for something great.

  Pat Lee's art is solid.

  Ill be finishing the series , I've come this far but Im disappointed that its over next issue. Very disappointed.

4. Artifacts #2(top cow) by Ron Marz

 A reminder this is noob friendly , you can jump on board with this series without having read Witchblade before. I never read Witchblade and I dont feel lost at all. That said , it clealry wold add to the experience if you knew the background of all the characters and would appreciate the subtle moments and things.

 The story is moving along nicely , this issue you will finally get the official layout of the plot for the entire series. So this is rather important issue. We come to realize the fate of Julie and Sarah's daughter whom were spending a day together at the park in #1 when Aphrodites was stalking them. The groundwork is laid out , we are introduced to all the major players , and the official story begins. Again to add to the noob friendly , each issue has some profiles of the major characters.. its well crafted.

  The art is fantastic , even if the story was dipshit moronic , the art is really solid.

5. Wonder Woman #603(dc)

   Part 3 of the current arc , I must say this was another ho hum issue. I was rather disappointed in the direction it took and the end product. I wasnt thrilled they just cut off the rogue amazon arc and went with WW going into the underworld of Hades , seemed unnecessary. The art wasnt its strongest point to say the least , Wonder Woman didnt look very commanding .. just didnt hit with me in this one.

6. Machete #0(idw)

 Debut issue. Its a prequel story of the legend they call Machete , from the Robert Rodriguez film. Which btw was very entertaining and balls to the walls fun.

The comic however lacks depth and heart , its not much different than the movie but you pick up comics for more detail and its not here.

The bad news: its a $4 comic

The good news : its not your typical #0 of 13 pages .. its a full comic , no different than any other $4 comic

verdict: Its a pass for now , Ill wait and see how #1 does but Im not committing myself to this title yet. I just dont connect to Machete despite enjoying the film a lot.

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