Comic Review: Creepshow, Vol. 2 #1 (OF 5) from Skybound

Creepshow, Vol. 2 #1 (OF 5)
Series: Creepshow
September 13, 2023
Writers: Phil Hester, Garth Ennis
Artists: Phil Hester, Becky Cloonan
Cover A: Guillem March
Cover B: Becky Cloonan
Cover C: Skinner
Imprint: Skybound (Image Comic)
MINISERIES PREMIERE

The smash-hit horror anthology based on the hit Shudder TV series is back and CREEPIER than ever!

In the debut issue, master of the macabre GARTH ENNIS (Preacher, The Boys) and superstar creator BECKY CLOONAN (Wonder Woman) team up for the very first time to deliver a disturbing tale of the unborn!

Then, freaky PHIL HESTER (Gotham City: Year One) tells the story of a grieving son who bends the laws of nature to see his mother one last time…this can’t end well!

Each issue of CREEPSHOW, VOL. 2 will feature different creative teams with uniquely horrifying standalone stories and a 1:10 connecting cover from iconic horror artist SKINNER!

It's baaaack! Volume 2 #1 of Creepshow starts us off with two stories of madness and monsters (of the humankind).

The first story "Make Your Choice" is about religious hypocrisy and retribution. The subject matter could be disturbing and I was surprised at how dark it went...but it makes its point. I'm with the writer on this one.

The second story "Fossil Record" Is a new take on an old horror classic, the zombie. It also has a classic horror ending...was it real or was it all in his head (pun intended! LOLOL)? If you read this issue you'll realize how funny that joke was.

Some people like to read horror, but not "see" horror. Some like to "see" horror but not read it. Then there are those of us who love both! With awesome storytelling and talented artists, Creepshow brings to life what we've been craving.

5 "They are coming for you" Sheep







SharonS

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Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Visit Tokyo

Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters Vol 1
Release date: 9/27/2011

Story by: Eric Powell, Tracy Marsh

Art by: Phil Hester, Bruce McCorkindale

Colors by: Ronda Pattison

Letters by: Chris Mowry

Cover by: Alex Ross, Eric Powell

Publisher: IDW

The King of the Monsters rises again and, for the first time in comics, he’s bringing lots of other beloved Toho monsters with him in one destructive saga! When Godzilla appears off the coast of Japan, the Japanese government must respond quickly to contain the disaster... but before long, other monsters start appearing all over the world. Can humanity survive this mysterious onslaught of giant beasts? Writers Eric Powell (The Goon) and Tracy Marsh bring the mayhem a-plenty, and artist Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Swamp Thing) brings the massive monsters to life!

Review:

Heehee. Guess who’s baaaaaaaack? Godzilla! The creators have given us a comic with the feel of the old Godzilla movies (Godzilla vs. The Bionic Monster, anyone?) and brought him into the modern world. Even with all our advanced weapons technology, we still can’t defeat him. You will never guess what happens when you nuke him .

The story starts with Godzilla rising out of the ocean and heading for Tokyo, some things never change. There isn’t a lot of dialogue because, well, Godzilla doesn’t talk. He stomps! There are lots of big panels to give us a sense of how monstrous he is. The writers even poke fun at the President of the United States.

This is just good old fashion comic book fun. There are no plot twists and turns, only a little cheesy monster destruction and snarky dialogue. Oh, and apparently when you see a monster tearing up the city you are suppose to say “you have to be *#%&ing kidding me!”

I look forward to seeing what other monsters are going to show up in the next issues.

Check out IDW Publishing for Godzilla as well as a lot of other great looking comics.

Let me leave you with some Blue Oyster Cult and Godzilla goodness.

4 City Stomping Sheep!

SS (edited by BAK)