Hillbilly (#1)

Yes, I love the work done by Eric Powell. So, when I hear or find out something new is coming, I must check it out! Enter Hillbilly as it stars a blind man walking through the woods with a bear killing witches with Satan's cleaver. Got it? Good! In this first issue we get a good chunk of back story with some action to wet our beaks for more. Great work by Powell who does double duty with the art and story. Get on this if you haven't already as this book is on its second printing for s good reason.

Moonshine (#1)

Here we have the beginnings of an awesome story! And, if the gore and blood are any indication, it will be a messy one too! New York gangster in the woods, hillbillies, Werewolf,  FBI and a little town in the 1920s...it has all the makings of an excellent read! Great art work to go along with the story by the good people at Image as this new series looks to be very promising. I cannot wait for November to get here so I can read more about this!

Army of Darkness/Xena: Worrior Princess - Forever...and a Day (#1)

As far as crossovers go, this one shouldn't work on paper but, does nicely. Xena calls Ash but, forgets she does..there's violence, laughs and sugar all around in this fun filled issue. This is a great read and, this is the 3rd time it has been done and, if the first 2 are any indication, this should be just as good! Great art and story by Dynamite thus far. I really can't wait for the next issue of laughs...hail to the king baby!

Van Helsing vs Frankenstein (#2)

So we found Frankie and it looks like he will be loose on the world post Mothman battle and post mad scientist routine. I am glad, now that I have checked out the second issue, the route that Zenescope took with this mini series. Both the art and words are fantastic as I cannot wait for the 3rd issue to see where this leads to next! You know that I love my Frankenstein monster and, this treatment of my favorite monster, is pretty cool so far!

Van Helsing vs. Frankenstein (#1)

First issue and no Frankie to be seen! The writers are seeming to hint at him coming though as Van Helsing has a relationship problem and it isn't because she is with the Greek god of Hell! Well, it sort of is but, what can you do? Throw in the Mothman and tons of gore and you have a great bloody issue! I am not sure they should have dropped the Frankenstein name but, maybe he'll make an appearance as they set up all the players. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York (#1)

United by song and sucked through a portal, Ol' Jack Burton meets his twin Snake as they have to team up to save an American treasure. There are some confusion and laughs but, I don't know honestly about this mash up. I think they were good to leave the stories where they ended instead of doing a crossover. Maybe Boom can prove me wrong but, I am not impressed so far.

Robby Bloodshed - Dazziling Mad

This man is one busy dude with his second solo release of the year! Robby Bloodshed continues to up his game with each release as this tops Fallen Heroes. With an intro that calls to mind some classic Queen and "The Basement" which calls to find some early Blitzkid, there is no stopping him as he wears is influences on his sleeves while doing this own thing. The songs are awesome, catchy, fun, great and just...well, awesome! He does an amazing job on this release as it will have both long time fans smiling while attracting new fans to how awesome his music is. Oh! That cover art? SO AWESOME LOOKING! That would be great on a vinyl release just so you can take in all the details it has! Standouts include "Achromanticwings", "Mr. Ferocious", "Fallen Heroes", "King of Rhye", "Bring You Down", "In the Grey", "The Basement", "Inside Out", "Burn", "Another Day", "Personality" and the Misfits cover of "She". Love the twist on it! This is a fantastic listen for all involved. Listen to good ol' Jekyll and check out this album! It is worth both your time and money!