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

Image Comics, Inc.: www.imagecomics.com

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"

www.tyrfryt.deviantart.com

More of Ink Jinks Comics can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Ink Jinks Comics"

Twitter: @inkjinks

www.inkjinks.deviantart.com

Comics: Mythspace: Lift Off ~ Issue 0

Story by: Paolo Chikiamco

Illustrated by: Koi Carreon
Mythspace
(5/5 ★★★★★)

"Nothing lasts forever, Iho.

So let lola have her hug, okay?" - Aling Nena

This comic attempts to present to us a different view on Philippine mythological creatures, such as the kapre and the tikbalang. It also shares some views regarding aliens.

The story centers around Ambrosio, a child that grew up with tales of mythological creatures that lives alongside with us in the universe. These were stories that his grandmother told him as he grew up. Stories he didn't believe in until he himself got abducted by these same creatures that was narrated by his grandmother. This story aims to tackle differently on familiar things that we had come to know as a child. Things such as our knowledge on our local mythological creatures are theorized to be aliens in this story. The author has really given us a different spectrum and wild idea of how aliens could look like.

The story and art are really nice. But the most catchy thing for me is the cover art of this comic. Overall, this is one of the few titles wherein it is an original concept that is good to follow. It was well written and the art was nicely drawn. The colors of the cover art was also nice. This is one of those comics that you should own especially if you have a fascination with stories that involves Philippine mythological creatures and/or aliens.

"You are wise to doubt the tales of your youth...

... but all myths, all monsters, are founded on truth."

Free Digital Copy:

Rocket Kapre: Mythspace 0.pdf
Gumroad: Mythspace: Lift Off #1

Storylark.ph: Mythspace: Lift Off #1: Lift Off

More of Mythspace can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Mythspace"

Twitter: @mythspace

The creators can be seen at:

Paolo Chikiamco

www.rocketkapre.com

Twitter: @anitero

Koi Carreon

www.electic-lights.blogspot.com

Events: Filbar's Marvel and DC January Sale!

Looks like there's another sale happening this first month of 2014.

Filbar does this by having 40% off on selected Marvel books and 20% off on DC Showcase Presents books. Well there's no time to loose to all Marvel and DC fans since this offer will be good until supplies last.

More information about Filbar's can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "Filbar's"

Comics: The Adventures of Apocalypse Al ~ Issue 1 (Retailer Exclusive Preview Edition)

Story by: J. Michael Straczynski

Illustrated by: Sid Kotian

Color by: Bill Farmer

Rated: M / Mature

Joe's Comics

Image Comics
(4/5 ★★★★☆)

"I love L.A. Beverly Hills on one side, demonic creatures on the other. Sometimes it's hard telling the two apart." - Allison "Al" Carter

I got this comic by chance while shuffling through a box of new comics in Filbar's in Festival Mall, Muntinlupa City. I was so amazed to have found this comic since I know that it would not be out in the shelves till next month (February 2014).

I bought this comic for the same price it will be sold by comic bookstores. It was also to my amazement that they had sold it to me since it was a retailer's copy, which I failed to notice on the front cover due to my surprise in finding this a month in advance. But still, it is a keeper since it would be a rare opportunity for me to just suddenly buy this off the shelf of a comic bookstore.

The difference with this retailer exclusive preview copy from the issue to be released next month is that the contents are not colored. It is only the front and the back cover of the comic that is colored by the artist. It really teases a lot by giving a preview on the art and the story of this new comic with the color being left out. In this preview I could personally say that this looks interesting. One could get the feeling that this might be a bad choice, but I think this might be due to the lack of color that it has.

I'll do the review for the story after I get a copy of the comic with full color next month. So far I'd say that you should try to browse this preview copy in a comic book store nearby. Try to buy it if they would allow you. But if they won't, well just browse through it and you might get interested in following this new series from Joe's Comics.

More of The Adventures of Apocalypse Al can be seen at:

Joe's Comics: www.studiojms.com

Image Comics, Inc.: www.imagecomics.com

Events: National Book Store January 2014 Sale

Well this post is not that late since there is still a few more hours left in the National Book Store Warehouse Sale. The last day is today (January 19, 2014), from 10:00 a.m. up to 7:00 p.m. at the Quezon Avenue cor. Sct. Borromeo and Panay Avenue branch.

Alongside with this promo is the one pertaining to office supplies that is also on sale. This promo is available on all National Book Store branches that will end on February 9, 2014.

So to all the bookworms who still haven't heard of this sale, you only have till today to grab a good book for a lower price.

More information about National Book Store can be seen at:

Facebook Page: "National Book Store"

http://www.nationalbookstore.com.ph/

Others: Marvel 2014 Calendar

This is a nice freebie that one could get from Marvel courtesy of Comic Odyssey.

It features on the first 6 pages some advertisements on some of their upcoming comics to watch out this 2014. It just wondered me why the spelling of calendar is that way. Well this is a good calendar to use this year especially if you are a fan of the Marvel Universe. Be sure to always check Comic Odyssey's website weekly if there might be more freebies, new comics, and other announcements.

www.comic-odyssey.com