Steampunk Dream

Go Big or Go Home

Comic Unknown would like to welcome a tenacious blue alien named Delilah Blast. This self-titled comic takes place in a steampunk post-apocalyptic era where science governs the world. Our blue alien turns sixteen and wants to join the Earth's Science Association, E.S.A. for short. Unfortunately, she overslept and missed her opportunity to take the entrance exams let alone she's late for school. Nothing was going to stop her from attempting to join the E.S.A. Her dream from earlier piques the interest of her godfather and invites her to a special demonstration. Given another opportunity presenting itself, Delilah wasn't going to let this opportunity slip from her (even if it means going to another planet). Will her resolve be enough to make her wish fulfillment? Afterward, there's a bonus short called Duplicity about a teen flown to Tokyo as an exchange student with a deceptive twist.

Delilah Blast is a rare delight that feels very genuine. Marcel Dupree created a brilliant and energetic story that follows the courageous female protagonist Delilah. The series is something very scarce in the comic book realm as the well-executed visuals done by Joel Cotejar and Ramon Bunge are vibrant and pops on every page. The collaboration done by this team is phenomenal and it seduces you to the very end wishing for the next issue to arrive sooner rather than later. Delilah Blast Issue One was successfully funded on Kickstarter on March 18th, 2017. To learn more about the series, make sure to follow the blue alien on Facebook. As for the bonus comic, Duplicity. After reading the story the name is quite self-explanatory and it was written by none other than Dupree himself. Both the narratives he created are short and sweet leaving you in awe and wanting more. The artwork belongs to Pericles Junior and Ryan Burt respectively and it works. 

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Ruthless Samurai

THE FEARFUL SWORDSMAN

Welcome to another feudal review at Comic Unknown. Based on William Dale Jennings' epic novel, “The Ronin” is the comic equivalent to the zen myth created by Chris Dickens. Successfully funded on Kickstarter on January 8th, 2017 The Ronin is dark and as edgy as the main character’s katana. The Ronin is a comic taking place in days of Feudal Japan with a very unapologetic main character. The unnamed “hero” as it will show is menacing throughout the issue in various and brutal ways.  The story starts with our hero walking around town with an eternal grimace and menacing towards the locals. The comic itself has an interesting way of seeing the main protagonist as it holds no bars on deciding his likeability. When the wanderer demonstrates his power, he holds no emotional restraints as he attacks a lowly shopkeeper after his stroll. Furthermore, he shows more ferocity on his next encounter when what seems to be an old monk attempts to arrest him and take his sword. The Ronin responds by slicing his opposition in half without so much as a verbal taunt. The only thing that can halt the psyche of this seemingly unstoppable force is a young boy with a cryptic note telling him to meet at the crossroads in a year.

The Ronin is very well detailed in its art and dark in illustration as it sets the mood for the comic as a whole. The characters are well drawn with defined facial features as well as dark inks all throughout thanks to Gian Carlo Bernal (pencils and inks), Jeremy Shepherd (colors), and Sean Glumace (letters). The comic is a form of a masterpiece when the details are shown in great depth. The writing in “The Ronin” allows for an easy read for readers. Issue one is the stepping stone to a great series as readers will have to patiently wait until the next issue. A Ronin is defined as a leaderless samurai and draws certain questions to the story and character's background. Who was his leader? Is the loss of his leader the reasoning behind the madness? Why the cryptic note to meet at the crossroads a year from the present day? Issue one opens the door to many questions. It also generates a bloodstained and crude introduction to this series. We look forward to following the series and we observe where the Ronin will venture to next. Be sure to check out their Facebook,  Twitter, and Lion Heart Comics website for more information on “The Ronin” comic series and all other projects.

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Radiating Interview

Welcome back to another great interview at Comic Unknown! We have the opportunity to ask James Johnson a few questions so let us check out his response!

Comic Unknown (CU): What made you want to work in the comic book industry?

James Johnson (JJ): Working in comics has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid. I grew up reading comics and always loved to draw. So it was a natural fit. I actually had my first comic published in a local newspaper when I was 11 years old.

(CU): How did you come up with the story line of Radiation Burn?

(JJ): When I started, all I knew was that I wanted to do a Post Apocalyptic series that was kind of wacky and in the style of Gamma World or Snarf Quest. I saw a picture of the Aztec god of Death so I started sketching various characters based on that. That’s when Mick appeared. Ideas started flooding in just thinking about what a death-dealing robot would do in the wasteland.  Were any of the characters inspired by another character or person?  Zend Angling is based on Glenn Danzig. (From the Misfits and Danzig.) His name is actually an anagram of the rock star. Annabelle is also loosely based on an ex-girlfriend, but I won’t say which one...

(CU): How many issues do you have in mind for the series?

(JJ): I have one other issue planned out, but I imagine I’ll be returning to these characters throughout my life. 

(CU): Will the comic's universe continue after the series?

(JJ): Definitely. It’s a bit of a shared universe with some of my other artist friends, so I imagine a lot will be going on in the wasteland long after I’m done with it.

(CU): What was the most difficult part in the production of Radiation Burn?

(JJ): Writing. My background is in visual arts and I only recently started writing my own stuff. So I struggle with it quite a bit. It’s slowly getting easier though.

(CU): Are you planning on any new series after Radiation?

(JJ): I have a few projects planned for 2017 already. A zombie book with Kim Roberts called Resurrected is one of them. A licensed book, called 100 Acres of Hell is another.

(CU): Who is your favorite all-time superhero/villain? Why?

(JJ): Spider-Man. He’s just a regular Joe that happens to have super powers. No pretension, no weird background story. I like that his personal life has its ups and downs, all the garbage we all deal with, and yet he still manages to be a hero.

(CU): What is the best way readers can find Radiation Burn?

(JJ): They can grab a digital or (soon) print copy over at WP Comics.  

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Terror Showdown

 Fear the Nightmare

Welcome back to another tormenting review at Comic Unknown. We return to the supernatural world of The Nightmare Patrol. The story behind issue two guides the readers through two origin stories that were left out from the previous issue: The Golem. and Night Corpse. Originally as the protector of the Jews in the 16th century, The Golem was put into a sleep and was not reactivated until the present time. The Golem assists The Nightmare Patrol by smashing and plowing through a mindless legion as they attempt to enter the Pantheon Fortress. Having the team regroup and The Golem on their side, the group barrels through and traps the legion so they can enter the stronghold. As the audience takes a sneak peek into what led Melvin to his vampiric conversion and becomes the Night Corpse, the encounter between the group and the army of legion only intensifies. Even though Night Corpse can be absolutely silly at certain points, he definitely shows his loyalty to the group and becomes an asset to the team as he flies through the legion.

The Nightmare Patrol issue two gives the reader an additional layer of who the characters are. The story continues to build and develop the characters as they are still in a heated battle with the legion from the previous issue. The art puts the story together from cover to cover as Frankie B. Washington fleshes out the pages bringing this monster comic to life and Mae Hao perfecting it by giving the true colors to the story. Just like the previous issue, the letterer Zen does not skip a beat on the details. All in all, issue two stand up right next to the first issue as the monster squad continues their mission assigned. While The Nightmare Patrol Issue Two is currently unavailable on Comixology, readers can have their local store contact Jeff Haas to stock their local comic store at vectorcomics@aol.com or follow The Nightmare Patrol on Facebook for any updates. 




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Ferocious Encounter

Follow the Lore

Welcome back to another insane review at Comic Unknown. We enter the world of Snarl, the investigative comic following both Detective Bevil and a series of mysterious murders. According to witnesses, the murders always involved wolf attack or sightings at Olympia National Park with giant claw marks on the victims. Rumors began to spread of a werewolf being the perpetrator and the bosses from the precinct want the case closed before this murderous fairy tale gets any worse. Detective Bevil is not the type to believe in the supernatural and believes that everything can be explained once the reasoning is discovered. However, the case has been open for some time and Bevil has been following the everything by the book with no major leads. Bevil begins to think outside the box to search for some answers. Will the public be indulged with their killer mystical creature or will the detective find his practical answer and declare it animal attacks?

Nathan Kelly and Kelly Bender both created this dark thriller comic with a hint of Native American lore. Having the creative teamwork of Bender as the writer and Kelly as the artist/ inker, the story is well made keeping the readers guessing as the plot thickens. The Native American element is something new and used very subtlety feeding into the werewolf mythology. The bold artwork done by Nathan Kelly intensifies as  Josh Jensen colors the pages, making the narrative effective with its dark and vivid use of shadows and colors. The lettering done by Micah Myers adds that extra layer to the story and amplifies the frightful story we know as Snarl. The gruesome scenes glow in a glorious fashion as the readers bite into the comic. Overall, Snarl is a very captivating comic that doesn't use the average mythology as it's foundation. Snarl Issue One can be purchased on either Comixology or at Insane Comics.

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Smick City Interview

WE COME TO AN AMAZING INTERVIEW AT COMIC UNKNOWN! WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A ONE ON ONE WITH CHRIS THOMASMA, THE CREATOR OF CLARITY GIRL. 

Comic Unknown (CU): What made you want to work in the comic book industry?

Chris Thomasma (CT): I've always liked to come up with stories and draw fan art, but I guess what really made me get into actually creating them was when I was at a comic store and saw a few comics that looked awful. The pages looked like they were literally drawn by a six-year-old. At that point, I had no excuses for not at least trying (plus I've gone to about five years of useful How to Make Comics panels at C2E2 - thanks C2E2).

CU: How did you come up with Clarity Girl?

CT: At the time I felt like there weren't enough wisecracking funny superheroines (I still feel funny female superheroes are lacking). So my goal for Clarity Girl was basically to create a female Deadpool while still having her be original.

CU: Were any of the characters inspired by another character or person?

CT: Other than Clara being inspired Deadpool, no

CU: How many issues do you have in mind for the series?

CT: Seven issues, but if I feel I need to make the final Clarity Girl v Ming fight to be more epic. I might have it be eight issues.

CU: Any specific process when you approach a new page that you'll be working on?

CT: Yes I do things very differently than most haha. I draw and ink on paper (each panel on a different piece of paper), then color in Photoshop

CU: Will the comic's universe continue after the series?

CT: Yes. I plan to keep going as long as I can. I want people to grow with Clara (watch later on till she goes off to college, gets married, etc).

CU: What was the most difficult part in the production of Clarity Girl?

CT: Finding my nitch. I like horror and dark comics/movies/TV shows but I learned my style just doesn't work with that kinda stuff.

CU: Are you planning on any new series after Clarity Girl?

CT: I actually plan on doing a couple spinoff things between Clarity Girl issues.

CU: Who is your favorite all time superhero/villain? Why?

CT: Spider-Man. I don't know what I love about him. Maybe his charisma and how relatable he is.

CU: What is the best way readers can find Clarity Girl?

CT: www.facebook.com/claritygirl_comic

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