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Comic Review of Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku Insurgency Rising #1
Writer: Alex Segura
Artist: Leonard Kirk
Color Artist: Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer: VC’s Joe Caramagna
Cover Artist: Phil Noto

The comic opens up hours after the Rebellions victory at the battle of Endor. Nine pages in we get Leia saying goodbye to her father. We also see the famous charred Vader helmet we get in Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. We also hear talks of the Acolytes of the Beyond.
We are told of the Anoat Sector, Outer Rim who is over seen by Grand Moff Adelhard who says the galaxy seems to be tearing it self apart. The Empire is shaken. It is up him to hold it steady.
We are left with pilot Preeti who survived to tell Luke and Leia about what happed at Anoat. It ends with “to be continued”.

But wait!! The next page leaves us with “The Rising”. It’s written by: Alex Segura art by: Stefano Raffaele color artist: Alex Sinclair It’s a story about Grand Moff Adelhard
There is also mention of The Acolytes of the Beyond.
So, there will be a series of Insurgency Rising, Republic Under Siege, The Last Stand. The final battle of the galactic civil war is told at last. Right after “Return of The Jedi”.
I have read the first 4 issues. The writing is 10/10 “This is the comic you’re looking for”. It’s a must read if you wonder what happened after the celebration of the fall of the Empire. Pick up your copies at your local comic shop.

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Comics
John Carpenter, the master of horror, has returned with his first graphic novel
We get his first ever graphic novel Cathedral on August 4th. It will be published by Storm King Comics. A companion album will be released on August 7th by Sacred Bones Records.

The story is written by John Carpenter with Sandy King & Sean Sobczak
Art is by Federico De Luca
Colors by Sian Mandrake
Lettering by Marshall Dillon

This is for horror fans! Cathedral’s story is captivating and the art pulls you in like a movie. That’s not all, play the album while taking in the art and it is mind blowing!
What can I say about the album – its horror suspense with rock. It’s well put together. This is next level immersion for graphic novels.
The novel takes you in with the opening page of a cathedral at night with lightning in the background. Then we get a zoomed in image of an eye on the stained glass. A full-on art panel of police cars in the rain in front. A female stepping out of the car, a cop walks up to her and says “we have an officer down” ….and boom the roller coaster ride has begun.

This gave me “Mouth of Madness” with “The Thing” vibes. You get blood and gore with suspense. Horror fans need to go out and get this. I can see this made into an 8-episode series for streaming. I will be adding this to my collection!
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https://johncarpenter.lnk.to/Cathedral
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Comics
Exclusive: Tommy Oliver Returns in Power Rangers #5 With a Brand-New Green Ranger Suit
In a recent interview with Retro Ray, comic artist Phillip Sevy shared his excitement about designing the new Green Power Ranger suit for the Power Rangers comic series. Sevy revealed that he developed 17 unique concept designs before narrowing the selection down to two final versions, with Hasbro ultimately choosing the official design.
Sevy also expressed his enthusiasm for illustrating both a cover and interior artwork featuring the new Green Ranger suit. Fans can expect to see the updated design showcased by acclaimed artist Andrew Griffith in Power Rangers Issue #5, which also marks the highly anticipated return of Tommy Oliver.
Be sure to visit your local comic shop or online retailer to pre-order Power Rangers Issue #5 and secure your copy ahead of release.
Below is a first look at Issue #5, illustrated by Andrew Griffith, who has also been featured before in an interview with Retro Ray. For more Power Rangers news, comic book interviews, and pop culture coverage, subscribe to the Countdown City Geeks YouTube channel.


Countdown City Geeks via Phillip Sevy

Countdown City Geeks Via Phillip Sevy
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From Page to Screen: Jeremy Haun & Jason A. Hurley on ‘The Beauty’ and Building a Hit Comic Universe
Step inside the world of comics and television with this in-depth interview featuring Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley, the creative minds behind the hit FX tv series, ‘The Beauty’.
In this conversation, we explore their individual journeys through the comic industry, how their paths crossed, and the creative spark that led to the creation of ‘The Beauty’ —a bold, genre-bending series that captivated readers and eventually made the leap to television.
Jeremy and Jason share behind-the-scenes stories about developing the concept, building its unsettling yet compelling world, and navigating the challenges of adapting a creator-owned comic into a TV series. From storytelling philosophy to industry insights, this interview is packed with inspiration for comic fans, aspiring creators, and anyone curious about the evolution of an idea from page to screen.

Synopsis: In FX’s The Beauty, when international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, FBI Agents “Cooper Madsen” (Evan Peters) and “Jordan Bennett” (Rebecca Hall) uncover a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity. The investigation leads them directly into the crosshairs of “The Corporation” (Ashton Kutcher), who will stop at nothing to protect his trillion-dollar empire.
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