Nomen Omen #1
I’m fascinated by the world of magic, but high fantasy often isn’t my cup of tea. I’m more drawn to urban fantasies like The Wicked + the Divine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Hellboy. Nomen Omen seems to be in the same sub-genre as these more contemporary takes on fantasy. I’m excited to see how the magic mixes with the realities of New York, especially as someone new to the city. With vibrant colors that takes this beyond the dark and gritty undertones of most paranormal tales, as well as Jacopo Camahni’s expressive art, I look forward to reading more of Marco B. Bucci’s writing.
Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers GN
With over 600 backers from around the world and over $25,000 raised on Kickstarter, Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers is finally out. The anthology features 35 LGBTQ cartoonists, including some of my favorites like Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me), Tana Ford (Silk), and Tina Horn (SFSX). The book even has a crypt keeper in the form drag queen legend Peaches Christ. This collection has everything: lesbian sirens, psychological terror, campy thrills, a drag race from hell, and sexy monsters. I can’t think of a better way to kick off Halloween and LGBTQ History Month.
Ruby Falls #1
True crime and crime thrillers captivate me. I often listen to My Favorite Murder on my way to work. Dark Horse has specifically catered to my murderino taste with books like Green River Killer, Lady Killer, and Rashomon. I’m thrilled to see Dark Horse publish another murder mystery with Ruby Falls. Ann Nocenti’s story and Flavia Biondi’s art play with classic film noir conventions such as using shadows to create a mysterious, unsafe setting. They also aim to balance romance with the seedy world of crime, something common in classic detective narratives.
Bury the Lede TP
I’m in a thriller mood this week. However, instead of following of a grizzled detective, this time we follow a young journalist. By having a fresh female perspective in place of a cynical male lead, this graphic novel stands out among noir predecessors like Sin City and The Punisher. Bury the Lede at first glance feels like Batgirl of Burnside with its female protagonist, diverse cast of LGBTQ and POC characters, and contemporary setting. I look forward to reading Gabby Dunn’s thriller while also admiring the cool colored world Claire Roe and Miquel Rodriguez have illustrated.
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