Comics: Ten Grand ~ Issue 4: A Hole In Heaven

Story by: J. Michael Straczynski

Illustrated by: Ben Templesmith

Rated: M / Mature

Joe's Comics

Image Comics
(5/5 ★★★★★)

(Cover A by Ben Templesmith)

"Angels can't enter hell unless a demon holds open the door, and demons can't enter heaven without an angel's say-so." - Joe Fitzgerald

Previously the story ends with a hole in heaven that led to Laura's capture and transfer of residence to hell. The one and secured place that Joe thought was safe for Laura has now been infiltrated. It is now up to him to find and rescue her from whoever is keeping her captive.

"The thing about denying someone their voice in this life is that it tends to come out in death." - Joe Fitzgerald

In this issue, Joe wakes up from a nightmare of something bad happening to Laura. After speaking to the soul of Julie, from one of his previous cases, he learns and gets the confirmation that not only Laura is missing but the angel whom he had made a deal with is also gone. With no time to spare, Joe goes to a place called "The Club" in which it is one of the places that has a doorway to where the planes of earth and hell nearly overlaps. Armed with objects he had gathered, he makes a move past entities that guard the gate to that doorway. Who knows how much time he has left in order to get Laura.

The story gets better as Joe moves on and crosses from our plane into that of hell. Both the art and story never fails us in this issue. This issue also tells of how strong our human determination is as we pursue the different trials in life that each one of us needs to conquer. This is still a great series that has an angels and demons themed love story.

"We're more RESILIENT. Takes a LOT to destroy a human spirit." - Joe Fitzgerald

More of Ten Grand can be seen at:

Joe's Comics: www.studiojms.com

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Comics: Purifying Element ~ Issue 2: Dark Lady 2

Illustration and Story by: Jake Vicente

Rated: OT / Older Teens Ages 16 +

Ink Jinks Comics
(4/5 ★★★★☆)

"The aswang dark lady still roams the street.

Preying on street children to feed on.

It's now up to Sean Razor and Kevin Wolf to hunt down this creature and end it's feast."

The story continues after the death of Al due to an aswang. This leaves his brother, Jeff, saved from nearly being killed.

Sean and Kevin finishes off the aswang that has been feeding upon the citizens of the town. In this issue, the writer had placed an interesting twist regarding the identity of the aswang. The story ends with the creature being killed. Sean and Kevin, then moves on to a new town after receiving a call that entails the need for them.

This has been a nice conclusion to the Dark Lady episode of Purifying Element, well that's what I think. The art is quite fine, but the most striking thing in this comic is the surprising twist in the identity of the aswang. It's a surprise as to how it has shielded itself from being suspected as an aswang. The creator of this comic is good in coming up with this kind of twists and this story is just one of those from Ink Jinks that are quite noticeable.

More of the creator's works can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Estranger"

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More of Ink Jinks Comics can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Ink Jinks Comics"

Twitter: @inkjinks

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