Delectable Carbohydrate

BREAKING BreAD

Welcome back to another fiber-filled review at Comic Unknown! We venture out to Melbourne where we find a doughy situation. We introduce The Talking Bread, an experimented loaf of bread now has a mind of its own! This doughy gang thus far consists of six different slices: Softy, Crust, Crumb, Bloat, Ears, and Fungal. Their freedom is short-lived as they are immediately chomped and slurped in the issue. The gang immediately catches a flock of pigeons attention and are taken to Queeny P (Queen of the Pigeon Clan). With limited options and a foreseen doom for these slices of bread, things get a bit alarming once one of the slices eats an Aspirin pill and causes one of the pigeons to blow up. Crust now believes they all have powers and thinks he's unstoppable. What other ridiculous circumstances will the breaded pack get entangled in?

The Talking Bread is an entertaining comic about the assorted bread slices that are animated and nearly immediately are in a rotting situation. The story was created, written, illustrated and lettered by Kieran Nunn and was successfully Kickstarted back on July 20, 2016. It is a six part mini-series that combines silliness from both the story and art, quickly making this a memorable read. There are not many other tales out there comparable to this one which enables the series to be in a unique spot in our baking oven. It is perfectly toasted in black and white and provides a satisfying story to have the audience looking forward to the next meal. The Talking Bread Issue One is available via Halftone Productions both digitally for $3.00 and physically ranging $5 to $10. For more information on The Talking Bread, make sure to check out their Facebook page as Kieran consistently updates the page.

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A Clucking Interview

COMIC UNKNOWN HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK GABE OSTLEY A A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT CLUCK RECENTLY. CHECK OUT WHAT HE SAID.


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

GABE OSTLEY (OS):The lavish lifestyle. Swimming pools, movie stars.... poverty.... who am I kidding? This is a crazy line of work. But for serious I've always loved drawing and thinking up stories. And I was that guy who was always carrying around Ronin and Wolverine's Jungle Adventure in middle school. Ok, high school too. Actually, I wish I could still carry those around with me. 

CU: How did you come up with the story line of CLUCK? 

OS: Cluck was a fun one. I discovered one day that I had never seen the entire Dirty Harry film, unedited for television, and so I watched it one evening and was just floored by it. It's very Tarantino. And Eastwood is of course magnificent. Beyond his iconic "you feel lucky" quote, he has some great moments in that film. So that's kind of where it started. I wanted to do a Dirty Harry comic. But then I thought of how many clones there are out there. Charles Bronson built his whole career on that. Comics can do contrasts and extremes almost better than any other medium. So the opposite of Harry Callahan is... a chicken. That had to be it. Then it was simply a matter of covering all of the classic cop movie tropes. We needed an interrogation scene, the shouting match with the Captain, and the over the top car chase, to name a few. Gradually though, ideas started to filter in beyond just the parody. 

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

OS: None whatsoever. Ha! But really, the love of buddy cop movies was strong in this one.

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

OS: I enlisted writer Dustin Schmidt early on and we came up with a 4 issue arc initially. Really though, like Death Wish, Cluck could go on and on.

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

OS: That's a good question. We were thinking of calling his city "Sunday City"-- and I always liked that name. Yeah, I could see other stories happening there.

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

OS: I think the most difficult part was just the international communication. My co-writer was in Australia, so we were always on different timelines. 

CU: Are you planning on any new series after CLUCK? 

OS: Oh constantly. There's always too many ideas and not enough time, right? I'm really excited about the stuff I'm working on right now. WP Comics is offering a lot of opportunities for indie comics creators right now. Exciting times!

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

OS: I'm not that big into superheroes. I know. I'm weird. But I do really like the original Deathlok. I mean, he was basically a zombie/cyborg fighting cannibals in a post-apocalyptic NYC with an arsenal of big guns. That's a recipe for kickassity.

CU: What is the best way readers can find CLUCK? 

OS: WP Comics is releasing a mini of our initial 8 page pitch. I also *just* drew a short story starring Cluck for their Chronicles of Terror anthology. And it's a Christmas themed one so we get "Scrooge McCluck." The world needed this. You're holding it in your hands right now, aren't you? Hopefully, there will be more Cluck on the horizon. I think there will be.

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Dark Side of the Moon

Two Sides to Every Coin

Comic Unknown would like to introduce the retro styled, Lord of the Cosmos. Set on a world called Aiden, the citizens use the power of the planet to fuel their machines. Society has created what they believe is utopia by combining their knowledge of magic and technology. As the natives achieve peace and prosperity throughout the majority of the planet, their ignorance is both their joy and potential demise. While the people of Aiden completely disregard the waste they leave behind as they live in their castles. The dark side of their utopia begins to creep up with those who were exiled from the promised land known as the Disciples of Umex in the outer lands and slums. There are many whispers about Umex's origin but was all pedestrian until now that has awakened from his long slumber and is ready to claim Aiden as his own. He calls upon the help of his underlings to wreak havoc across the planet. Will Umex wish come to pass or will his it be nothing but a dream?

Using what they know and love from the 80's Dennis Fallon, Jason Lenox, and Jason Palmatier forged Lord of the Cosmos. The essence of the first issue suggests that there's always a dark side, a consequence of every action people take even if they're unaware of it. Lenox created the concept and penciled the comic but Fallon and Palmatier brought this to life. The story is extraordinary in all the right ways and leaves the readers wanting more. The characters themselves were beautifully designed by all three of theses artist and each has their own history which can be seen in the issue. The illustration is brilliant and the black and white color scheme is very old school. This art style is seen throughout all the stories and it serves well. Lord of the Cosmos is elegant, immense and fantastic. It was fully funded on Kickstarter on September 26, 2016, but it never hurts to get more supporters. Lord of the Cosmos is available for $7 (including shipping) at Jason Lenox's site as well as on Comixology for $1.99. Readers can follow Jason Lenox on Facebook, Twitter, Ugli Studios site or his site for any updates in regards to Lord of the Cosmos or any other books he is working on.

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Stiched Together

THE MORTICIAN AND THE ICEMAN

Welcome to another tailored review at Comic Unknown. We return to the creative team of Caleb Thusat and Katrina Kunstmann for another series known as Zed. Unlike Alter-Life, Zed is a gray scaled story that follows a duo (one alive, the other not so much) in search of a scientist for answers. Set at the end of a zombie outbreak, our main character Zed was involved in an experiment that caused him to become a zombie but somehow manage to stay with his humanness. As Zed and his mortician Bill locate the hospital where he might find some answers, they stumble their way to get in. Fighting the zombie hunger, Zed gets flesh hungry when more infected are around him, Zed manages to get some unnecessary attention and get injured long the process.  Fortunately for him, Bill manages to sow him back together when needed and build him anew. The story has these two fighting their way through zombies and government officials as if it is just another Tuesday. They trek through the city as if it is just another mundane trip to god knows where.

Written by Caleb Thusat, Zed Issue One takes a different turn than the usual zombie book. Allowing Zed to keep his humanity, intelligence, and some sanity, Thusat's storytelling is highly entertaining. The story launches the readers into a buddy adventure with the zombie twist and the complimentary art style can make the series comparable to an old-fashioned sci-fi cartoon. Katrina Kunstmann's art style creates a world that is attempting to restore from the zombie plague. Its grayscaled color scheme fits perfectly as it sets the tone for the post-apocalyptic story and allows the reader to project themselves into a zombie environment without any bites. If readers need an arm or any other limb to find Zed Issue One, they can be purchased as a physical copy or digital copy at the Village Comic site with a Halloween Variant that is still available. The Zed-iverse can be followed on Facebook as well as Village Comic's site for any news and updates. You can check the Village Comics Patreon for a lot of awesome perks including Instant Access to Issue #1 of both Alter-Life and ZED and even find Zed on Webtoons for free!

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Flannel Sorceress

STATUS QUO

Welcome to another necromantic review at Comic Unknown. We return to Rats and Crow Publishing to find ourselves in the Pond Scum Comics imprint. We enter the world of sorcery in The Charmer, an intriguing piece involving magic with an enigmatic character and her mysterious uncle. Starting off in a cabin in the woods, our hero Samantha Jean Wyrick is a sorceress that is seen chopping wood as she is ambushed by a pair of armed men in suits. Her retaliation involves great agility, magic, an ax, and a great swing. The action is quickly halted once Samantha is informed by the men in black that her uncle “Mike” is requesting her presence. After being taken to him, the two share some bitter banter and her uncle state that he needs her help finding the Calvarian Obol: an ancient coin of great luck only known to most believe as a myth. As a sorceress, Samantha's outfit differs from one's idea of what one may believe a sorceress wears. Her style is a nice change of pace by naturally wearing a red flannel shirt and jeans. One may say her outfit fits her character as she can be perceived as tough and rugged. 

While she wields some sort of mystic power, the reader still does not know too much about her background or history. The Charmer Issue one was written by Bill William and creates an adventure for the leading heroine as she begins to map out her journey. The traditional art style gives the readers simple details that can still catch the readers attention. The Charmer Issue One holds a promising narrative as the readers are charmed by the story. Ricardo Silva (pencils) and Natalie Marques (colors) blend their artistic work flawlessly as pages are easily turned until the end of the issue. The Charmer has a mysterious uncle, a secret cult, a lost mythical Obol, and a super powered, sorcery wielding, flannel wearing heroine all in one series. The story invites everyone with a fun story, great art and awesome lettering (thanks to Thom Zahler). The Charmer issue one was a Kickstarter success story on November 21, 2016. Check them out on Facebook and find the comic available at Rats and Crows Publishing.

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Roof Jumping

HEROIC GENETICS

Welcome back to an awesome review with Comic Unknown! We enter a new comic series and discover a new potential superhero in town. What's the catch? There has been only one superhero in existence up to date. What's the twist? The new "hero" is the first superhero's daughter! We welcome readers to Like Father, Like Daughter Issue One. The issue follows a teenage girl named Casey that lives with her single mother. She absolutely despises her father but like most teenage rebellion, her emotions to her father has a unique difference. Casey's father left her mother and herself to become the first superhero and called himself Invulnerable. Requiring his undivided attention, Invulnerable made the superhero business his number one priority and left everything else behind. It was not until Casey saves a young boy's life that she notices that she too has abilities. A bit unsure of what to do, she confides in her best friend Stephanie and tells her all the nitty gritty. Now convinced that she can do some better for the world, Casey begins to train her newly found abilities and see what her limitations are. She tests her speed by jumping rooftops and her endurance by taking pitches directly to her body. 

As the story begins to show our new hero grow, the story also shows a glimpse of Invulnerable's thoughts on what he did. Does he regret his past decisions with his family or does he live with it and enjoys the spotlight? Written by Kathryn Calamia,  Like Father, Like Daughter Issue one is the base of a potentially great series. The outrage Casey has towards her father will forever be engrained as she now has special abilities thanks to him. The art adds an extra layer of her character development as it emphasizes on her emotions and allows the readers to enter both her father and her world. With Wayne Brown (Pencils/ Inks), David Aravena (Colors), and John Palmer IV (letters) all working together in this creative team, Like Father, Like Daughter Issue One is well worth a look. Like Father Like Daughter is available in print for $3.99 at the Short Fuse Media site, digital for $1.89 at the Short Fuse Media site,  and in digital on Comixology for $1.99. To keep up to date with Like Father, Like Daughter, make sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter. 

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