Issue: Blokes Tomb of Horror #1
Writers: Jason Crawley, Anthony Ruggiero, Enrico Teodorani
Artists: Fernando Ignatius, Ju Gomez, Anthony Ruggiero, Manolo, Wulf
Letters: Jason Crawley, Anthony Ruggiero, Enrico Teodorani
Publisher: Virus Comix
Release Date: September 2009
Pages: 40
Price: $3.99
“The first issue in an ongoing series of anthologies from Virus
Comix featuring work from regular contributors along with that of other
artists and writers who have joined forces to bring you a collection of
tales to send shivers down your spine and to make you think twice
before you enter the realm of the Tomb of Horror!“
Artwork: 4.1 out of 5
The artwork in this issue is amazing. I couldn’t decide on one style to
like over another. I just loved everyone’s work. If I have to say one I
would go with Fernando Ignatius, I am just such a fan of the cartoonish
style. The other strong point here on the art is the shading. Each
story pops off the pages very well. A perfect look for this book.
Story: 3.8 out of 5
While the artwork was on point I didn’t feel that the writing was quite
there just yet. I think that Jason Crawley’s writing is improving very
nicely, especially if you compare his two stories in this issue. With
Anthony Ruggiero’s story I was interested up until the end where I
thought it was a little bit rushed. Overall though the stories do
complete the issue nicely and you won’t be cut short.
Dying Breath: 4.0 out of 5
This is how to start off an anthology issue right. The artwork will
draw you in and the stories are good enough to keep your focus on the
book. While I think that the artwork shines above the stories, I know
that there is more in store. That being said I hope that with issue #2
and up this series continues to grow and develop more. This issue is a
great starting point. Awesome stuff.
