Okay, the day is finally upon us, here is my review for Angelus #1. But first, let's go back in time. *enters timemachine to a few months back* LOL.
Witchblade #129.
I remember waiting for that issue. I was so happy when it came out, but I was thunderstruck by lightning after reading it. I hated the outcome. I really thought it was the end for her. I had never been angry at a comics writer before, but I really was after reading that issue, so angry it drove me to write a dark fanfiction with a character death. I'm not saying "Sara Pezzini sucks" and "Danielle Anastacia Baptiste kicks ass", but I had always loved Dani since her introduction. The only time I had ever been angry at a comic writer had been for the death of Kara in Final Crisis. I remember having broken down and cried one night while thinking about that Witchblade issue. Plus I had drank a bit and was really emotional to my mom about it. Sorry, it just was the effect that direction had on me.
So imagine my surprise at Witchblade #130. From the hateful emotion I had for Ron it jumped back to adoration. And it only grew when I read the announcement of an 6-issue Angelus mini-series with Danielle Anastacia Baptiste as the main character!
So, *returns to 2010, emerges from the timemachine* here we are, Angelus #1.
I totally loved the issue. It had awesome art and a very interesting plot. I wonder what the artifact is that Sabine has sent her followers to obtain from Hell. And now that we have seen the outside of 'Angelus Central', how will the inside look?
Can't wait for Angelus #2! The cover looks incredible!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
News!!
I GOT IT I GOT IT I GOT IT!!!
Today I finally got my copy of Angelus #1! So now everything is set for the Angelus Fanfic that will start very soon!
Here's also a scan from Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box #1.
http://twitpic.com/wyfvw
Alessandro Vitti. Hotfire. Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box #1. Drops February.
Source: TopCow Twitter
Today I finally got my copy of Angelus #1! So now everything is set for the Angelus Fanfic that will start very soon!
Here's also a scan from Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box #1.
http://twitpic.com/wyfvw
Alessandro Vitti. Hotfire. Broken Trinity: Pandora's Box #1. Drops February.
Source: TopCow Twitter
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
New Angelus #1 reviews
Hi everyone!
This just in: My Angelus #1 copy is on my way, so stay tuned until I finally got it.
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Here are some new Angelus #1 reviews!
Best Shots Reviews Angelus #1:
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT . . . Reviews and Recaps
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Stjepan Sejic
Published by Top Cow
Review by Lan Pitts
Angelus is the story of many things, but mainly about how things work in this universe. How things work in circles. See, the Angelus was once a self-righteous villain, though now former Witchblade-bearer Dani Baptiste is now the wielder of the Angelus force. Also, how Dani came from New Orleans, moved to New York, and now has settled back to Louisiana in an attempt to clear her head. Along for the ride is her would-be girlfriend, Finch, who was introduced a while back in "Witchblade". Too bad for Dani, things are about to get crazier.
Now, I wouldn't call this an origin story by any means, if anything it's a set up for the remaining five issues of this mini series. There's little to be unsaid about what Marz and Sejic have done for Top Cow's top character, and this title is in the same field of character development, intrigue, with magical elements that wouldn't let me stop turning pages. Marz is no stranger to the story of everyman, or woman, becoming a larger than life hero(ine) and Dani has stepped out of Sara's shadow and really shines here.
Of course, Sejic is at his best here with heavenly imagery and hellish designs and solid panel construction, but once again, doesn't seem to capture the images of the "real world" and the more subtle moments. I do love the "aren't they, are they" factor of Finch and Dani's friendship, and you want to cheer for the both of them on. Readers of both Witchblade and Darkness will surely want to pick this issue up, though there isn't really anything earth-shattering for them, but really completes that trinity that Top Cow has established. With "Artifacts" coming out soon, this is a book to have an eye on.
Source: http://www.newsarama.com/comics/100104-best-shots.html
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Comicnewsi has this to say:
Angelus is another one of Top Cow's supernatural characters like Witchblade and the Darkness. In fact, the Darkness and the Angelus are the primal forces of light and darkness, and through a truce created the Witchblade together as a balance. Angelus first appeared in the pages of the Darkness in 1997, and received a one-shot in Top Cow’s acclaimed Pilot Season title in 2007. Now Angelus has a new mini-series; let's see if it's worth a look.
Following the events of Top Cow's “First Born” limited series and “War of the Witchblades” storyline, the Angelus force is now within Danielle Baptiste. But unlike previous hosts, she still maintains her free will. And, apparently there are those who have a problem with this in the first couple of pages. After a quick side trip to hell, we join Dani and her companion Finch as they're settling into their new home in New Orleans. Supernatural hi-jinks are not far behind, as Dani struggles to figure out just what is it she's supposed to do now.
As the first issue in a mini-series, this can either make or break what the title's trying to accomplish. Having not read anything with Angelus before, I felt a little lost trying to follow what was going on. I had to search online for answers, some of which I used in the opening paragraph. I'm sure Angelus/Witchblade/Darkness/Top Cow fans knew what was going on, but a brand-new reader like me shouldn't have to find answers outside of the pages of the first issue. I'm sure more answers will follow in the second issue, but I just can't help but feel bothered by this.
Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic are the creative team behind this, which is not surprising since Marz finds his way to most Top Cow titles. Marz's writing style is true to form, grounding his characters in a felt-reality (as real as you can get with angels and demons), giving real issues to his characters without it feeling like drama-for-the-sake-of-drama. Sejic's artwork hurt my eyes at first, but that always happens with art styles like this. After the first few pages I was used to it and didn't even notice it, and it does help convey the epic-scale story they're trying to tell involving the war between heaven and hell.
Since the Angelus is forever linked to the Darkness and the Witchblade, fans of those works should definitely be checking this out. From what I've pieced together, it seems that the Angelus has been an important part to both titles' recent storylines so it's only fitting that the character gets its own mini. However if you've never read the Darkness or Witchblade before, you probably shouldn't read this unless you plan on following those other titles as well. Overall, not a bad start, but not great either.
Writer: Ron Marz
Artist: Stjepan Sejic
Cover(s): Stjepan Sejic, Eric Basaldua
Publisher: Top Cow
Cover Price: $2.99
On Sale: Now
Source: http://comicnewsi.com/reviews.php?catid=259&itemid=12759
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This just in: My Angelus #1 copy is on my way, so stay tuned until I finally got it.
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Here are some new Angelus #1 reviews!
Best Shots Reviews Angelus #1:
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT . . . Reviews and Recaps
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Stjepan Sejic
Published by Top Cow
Review by Lan Pitts
Angelus is the story of many things, but mainly about how things work in this universe. How things work in circles. See, the Angelus was once a self-righteous villain, though now former Witchblade-bearer Dani Baptiste is now the wielder of the Angelus force. Also, how Dani came from New Orleans, moved to New York, and now has settled back to Louisiana in an attempt to clear her head. Along for the ride is her would-be girlfriend, Finch, who was introduced a while back in "Witchblade". Too bad for Dani, things are about to get crazier.
Now, I wouldn't call this an origin story by any means, if anything it's a set up for the remaining five issues of this mini series. There's little to be unsaid about what Marz and Sejic have done for Top Cow's top character, and this title is in the same field of character development, intrigue, with magical elements that wouldn't let me stop turning pages. Marz is no stranger to the story of everyman, or woman, becoming a larger than life hero(ine) and Dani has stepped out of Sara's shadow and really shines here.
Of course, Sejic is at his best here with heavenly imagery and hellish designs and solid panel construction, but once again, doesn't seem to capture the images of the "real world" and the more subtle moments. I do love the "aren't they, are they" factor of Finch and Dani's friendship, and you want to cheer for the both of them on. Readers of both Witchblade and Darkness will surely want to pick this issue up, though there isn't really anything earth-shattering for them, but really completes that trinity that Top Cow has established. With "Artifacts" coming out soon, this is a book to have an eye on.
Source: http://www.newsarama.com/comics/100104-best-shots.html
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Comicnewsi has this to say:
Angelus is another one of Top Cow's supernatural characters like Witchblade and the Darkness. In fact, the Darkness and the Angelus are the primal forces of light and darkness, and through a truce created the Witchblade together as a balance. Angelus first appeared in the pages of the Darkness in 1997, and received a one-shot in Top Cow’s acclaimed Pilot Season title in 2007. Now Angelus has a new mini-series; let's see if it's worth a look.
Following the events of Top Cow's “First Born” limited series and “War of the Witchblades” storyline, the Angelus force is now within Danielle Baptiste. But unlike previous hosts, she still maintains her free will. And, apparently there are those who have a problem with this in the first couple of pages. After a quick side trip to hell, we join Dani and her companion Finch as they're settling into their new home in New Orleans. Supernatural hi-jinks are not far behind, as Dani struggles to figure out just what is it she's supposed to do now.
As the first issue in a mini-series, this can either make or break what the title's trying to accomplish. Having not read anything with Angelus before, I felt a little lost trying to follow what was going on. I had to search online for answers, some of which I used in the opening paragraph. I'm sure Angelus/Witchblade/Darkness/Top Cow fans knew what was going on, but a brand-new reader like me shouldn't have to find answers outside of the pages of the first issue. I'm sure more answers will follow in the second issue, but I just can't help but feel bothered by this.
Ron Marz and Stjepan Sejic are the creative team behind this, which is not surprising since Marz finds his way to most Top Cow titles. Marz's writing style is true to form, grounding his characters in a felt-reality (as real as you can get with angels and demons), giving real issues to his characters without it feeling like drama-for-the-sake-of-drama. Sejic's artwork hurt my eyes at first, but that always happens with art styles like this. After the first few pages I was used to it and didn't even notice it, and it does help convey the epic-scale story they're trying to tell involving the war between heaven and hell.
Since the Angelus is forever linked to the Darkness and the Witchblade, fans of those works should definitely be checking this out. From what I've pieced together, it seems that the Angelus has been an important part to both titles' recent storylines so it's only fitting that the character gets its own mini. However if you've never read the Darkness or Witchblade before, you probably shouldn't read this unless you plan on following those other titles as well. Overall, not a bad start, but not great either.
Writer: Ron Marz
Artist: Stjepan Sejic
Cover(s): Stjepan Sejic, Eric Basaldua
Publisher: Top Cow
Cover Price: $2.99
On Sale: Now
Source: http://comicnewsi.com/reviews.php?catid=259&itemid=12759
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Smallville The Big Tease 1/4/2010
The official episode description for ‘Smallville’s’ “Disciple” is out, and it says that Dark Archer seeks revenge on Green Arrow by kidnapping Speedy. Is there a little something going on between Ollie and Mia at this point? – Debbie
I kinda doubt it. When I suggested such a mentor-padawan romance to Justin Hartley, he countered, “I hope it’s more of a ‘big brother’ dynamic, because, well, she’s a little young” – at least going by DC Comics lore. Besides, he added, “I think it’s more interesting if it’s not a romantic thing, since we’ve seen that with Oliver before.”
I kinda doubt it. When I suggested such a mentor-padawan romance to Justin Hartley, he countered, “I hope it’s more of a ‘big brother’ dynamic, because, well, she’s a little young” – at least going by DC Comics lore. Besides, he added, “I think it’s more interesting if it’s not a romantic thing, since we’ve seen that with Oliver before.”
Monday, January 4, 2010
First Smallville News of 2010: Disciple Synopsis!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
“SMALLVILLE” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“Disciple” (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
NO LOVERS, NO ALLIES, NO DISCIPLES; INTRODUCING DC COMIC CHARACTER THE DARK ARCHER
Oliver’s (Justin Hartley) past comes back to haunt him in the form of The Dark Archer (guest star Steve Bacic), Oliver’s former teacher, who seeks revenge on his student by taking aim at Lois (Erica Durance) and Chloe (Allison Mack). Oliver faces down The Dark Archer after his former mentor kidnaps Mia AKA “Speedy” (guest star Elise Gatien) but is pushed to his limit and Clark (Tom Welling) races to stop him from making another deadly mistake. Mairzee Almas directed the episode written by Jordan Hawley (##3X5260).
“SMALLVILLE” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“Disciple” (TV-PG, V) (HDTV)
NO LOVERS, NO ALLIES, NO DISCIPLES; INTRODUCING DC COMIC CHARACTER THE DARK ARCHER
Oliver’s (Justin Hartley) past comes back to haunt him in the form of The Dark Archer (guest star Steve Bacic), Oliver’s former teacher, who seeks revenge on his student by taking aim at Lois (Erica Durance) and Chloe (Allison Mack). Oliver faces down The Dark Archer after his former mentor kidnaps Mia AKA “Speedy” (guest star Elise Gatien) but is pushed to his limit and Clark (Tom Welling) races to stop him from making another deadly mistake. Mairzee Almas directed the episode written by Jordan Hawley (##3X5260).
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Angelus Fanfic... Starting Soon
Hello everyone!
I wanted to let everyone know that when I get Angelus #1 and have finished reading it, I will be starting an Angelus Fanfic. Now I won't just be posting it on my LiveJournal, but also on this page!
I wanted to let everyone know that when I get Angelus #1 and have finished reading it, I will be starting an Angelus Fanfic. Now I won't just be posting it on my LiveJournal, but also on this page!
Friday, January 1, 2010
HAPPY 2010 and... more Angelus #1 reviews!
Have an AWESOME 2010 everyone!!
Here's another Angelus #1 review. I stumbled upon it via Twitter, so if anyone has trouble with the link, don't worry, I will post the original link.
http://ow.ly/RHg2
This next one is from ComicAttack!
http://comicattack.net/2010/01/tcreviewsangelus-1/
Here's another Angelus #1 review. I stumbled upon it via Twitter, so if anyone has trouble with the link, don't worry, I will post the original link.
http://ow.ly/RHg2
This next one is from ComicAttack!
http://comicattack.net/2010/01/tcreviewsangelus-1/
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