Issue: Blokes Tomb of Horror #3
Writers: Jason Crawley, Enrico Teodorani, Francesca
Paolucci, Andrea Teodorani
Artists: Andrea Bulgarelli , Alex Priano, Jeff Austin,
Enrico Zanoletti, Antonio Conversano, Giacomo Pilato, Alessio Nocerino,
Tim Tyler, Jason Crager
Cover Artist: FernandoIgnatius
Cover Colors: Maximilian T.Plissken
Publisher: Virus Comix
Release Date: April 2010
Pages: 52
Price: $4.99
“Subtitled ‘The Italian Invasion Issue’ this issue brings to a US
audience the talents of Italian writer Enrico Teodorani who along with
his wife Francesca Paolucci and son Andrea Teodorani have written many
comic books in their native land of Italy. Illustrated by many of
Italy’s best Indy Comic artists along with some familiar names from the
US. The third issue in the ongoing anthology series from Virus Comix
featuring 13 short stories.“
Artwork: 4.5 out of 5
13 Gore-geous stories of vampires, werewolves, zombies and sex! LOL! I
love seeing these Italian stories in this anthology, only because they
are so full everything you could want in only two pages! This issue
takes it up a notch though with the first story featuring art from
Andrea Bulgarelli. Wow is all I can really say looking at this style, it
is very Tomb of Dracula/early horror. Every story after has an amazing
look, and being just black and white, they all have great detail and
depth. This is one hell of a visual treat, but be warned it is
addicting.
Story: 4.0 out of 5
Now before we jump off the deep end you have to understand how these
imported stories really work. They range from 2-4 pages for the most
part, don’t have a lot of depth to them, but are full of horror
goodness. They are kind of like quick little horror comic strips. The
story seems to go one way and then BAM, your like oh gosh. For the most
part they are all funny and they do finish what they set out to do. They
are just different from what we are used to. I have to admit that I
enjoy the Carmilla stories the most, I mean give the bitch a
break already!
Dying Breath: 4.0 out of 5
Now I don’t live where these stories were originally published, so I am
just learning about these great characters; Djustine, Calavera and
Carmilla (our cover ladies). I mentioned that I have a favorite, but
they all have their own unique style and presence. This issue showcases
them all, along with a few other shorts perfectly. Matter of fact Virus
Comix, can we see a collection of these Italian stories collected in
trade form some day? So until that happens read this book, I highly
suggest it, it’s fun and as I am always saying we need to start checking
out what other countries have to offer, there is a world of great
horror out there to be had.
