New Comics: Low and Grimm Tales of Terror

    This week I'm reviewing two new comics Low and Grimm Tales of Terror. These comics hit the shelves tomorrow Wednesday, July 30th at TimeZone Gaming. As you know, each week I review new comics that come out every Wednesday. If you want to request a review of a specific comic, then send us a message or comment below.

    Low is written by Rick Remender, and art done by Greg Tocchini, and created by the both of them. Low is published under Image Comics, so naturally I had to take a look at it. It's set somewhere in the future, and the sun continually expands causing the earth to slowly be consumed. Humans have retreated to the deepest depths of the ocean in search of a permanent home. The cities under the sea are vast and protected by radiation shields. We're introduced to a family that for generations has been dedicated to searching for safe places to live on earth. They are the Caines, and out on a mission where they also begin training their children, they are caught in a trap and forced to give up their blood bonded weapon: a suit that only works for the blood of a Caine. Now the lives of the Caine children are at stake. I definitely recommend picking up this comic. There's no telling where it will lead. With the sun destroying the earth with each passing second, and dealing with an alien race, the Caines and the other humans must find a way to survive. It's a different take on an apocalyptic scenario, so I dig it. I think you will too!

    Next up is Grimm Tales of Terror. Published by Zenescope Grimm Tales of Terror is indeed terror-ific! Written by Ralph Tedesco, and artwork by Antonio Bifulco. Many people are used to the Grimm Fairy Tales comics that re-vamped old fairy tales we knew as children. Now they're back at it again only this time it's about horror stories. The first story makes a nod to Edgar Allen Poe and his book The Tell Tale Heart, although it's left up to the reader to find the connection between the famous story and the one being told in the comic. It's not clear who the woman is in the beginning, but she seems to know a man (Richard) that bumps into her, although he doesn't know her. She makes some cryptic comment about him having to handle the funeral arrangements for his wife Linda. Richard is confused and the woman dodges his questions by telling him a story. She tells him a tale of a woman who thought she killed her husband because he "changed." Well, that's intriguing to say the least. We don't learn why or what caused him to change, but we get to see the monster he's become. It's a quick horror story, but has a great twist. When we come back to Richard and the woman, it ends quickly, but not before they throw in a twist in that plot as well. This is a must read for any horror fan.

What do you think? Will you be picking up these comics this week? If not, then what other comics have caught your eye that releases tomorrow? Let us know your feedback in the comments below.

Till next week...

New Comics: Storm, Doctor Who, & Supreme Blue Rose

Today is New Comic Book Day! So you know what that means. I grab all the comics off the shelves and bury my nose in them! Three comics to specifically look at this week are Storm #1, Doctor Who 10th Doctor #1, and and Supreme Blue Rose #1. I love picking up new titles, so all of these are promising stories that I'm subscribing to!

    First up is Storm #1

    You should know that Storm hasn't always been a favorite of mine. (Hold your stone throwing till later). I have to admit that Marvel did her justice. In the past she's been painted as the do-gooder; always following protocol and never breaking the rules. Now, even though she was very similar to Jean in those aspects, in this comic the Storm we know truly develops into an inspiring woman. I can honestly say I'm impressed, which isn't always the case with comics. I know, I know, you're all thinking I'm a picky comic book reader, but with everything changing in the comics industry it can be hard to fall in love with a comic book. I can now say I'm in love with Storm. Not only is she badass, but she's determined, and determination goes a long way as a superhero.

    Second up is Doctor Who 10th Doctor #1.

    Now, if you know your Doctor then you know how eccentric they can be. This comic was a bit slow in pacing, and I expected to see more of the 10th Doctor, but he was only on a few pages. This issue more or less started with the story of his new companion Gabriella, a young woman living in New York City trying to find her true calling, but is ultimately dragged down by following the customs of her Spanish culture. She's a dreamer, but she's stuck helping out with her family businesses. At the very end of the comic is when she meets the Doctor, but their introduction is on a train...with a strange monster in human form. Who? What? We won't know till the next issue. I'm on the fence about it, but am willing to give it another go before I resign from this series. Also, keep in mind that Doctor Who 11th Doctor came out today as well. Two different doctors, in two different comics. So don't judge one versus the other or let it deter you from reading the 11th Doctor comic.

    The third title I read was Supreme Blue Rose.

    It's a bit odd, and shifts from a dream to reality. We get introduced to Diana Dane, an unemployed journalist, who's dreams are vague and confusing. In her dream she's told to not trust someone named Darius Dax, and that's the message she needs to remember. When Diana wakes up she's convinced it's all nonsense, and when she goes for a job interview she meets a man...Darius Dax. He hires her to investigate everything she can about a strange object and a man connected with it. He offers to pay her a hefty amount that she can't refuse. Upon accepting, Diana meets a man who's true face is visible to her, while others see him as just an average human. His name is Reuben. Learning that Reuben is her bodyguard, Diana questions whether or not she made the right choice. It's safe to assume our heroine is in deep, and even though she knows she's in for it, the money is too much to pass up. I'm giving this comic a few more issues to see how it shapes up, so it's worth looking into. 

Review of Spider-Man 2099, Spread & Chastity

Tomorrow is the release of new comics and with that means Review time! This week I'm reviewing a few new comics. Tomorrow we see Miguel O'Hara, the Spider-Man from the year 2099 return in his own title. We're also taking a look at Spread, an apocalyptic story on earth, and Chastity, a story about a teen who's dream of being an Olympic athlete is crushed, and she resorts to reading books about vampires only to realize vampires are far from a creepy fairy tale.

First up is Spider-Man 2099. Now I was never a true Spider-Man fan, but this comic is proving to be worth the read. It has a Terminator feel to it. Miguel is sent to the present to save his grandfather, only he's being hunted by an agent of T.O.T.E.M also known as Temporal Oversight Team Eliminating Mistakes. The agent was sent to destroy Spider-Man, but the question is why? It's also looking like Miguel's cover will be blown as Elizabeth Allen tries to unmask Spider-Man.

Next up is Chastity. The story sets up Chastity by showing how much she loved being a gymnast, but when she falls and tears her ACL, Chastity is forced to rethink her dreams of being an Olympic athlete. She resorts to spending her recovery time reading books. She indulges in a popular vampire novel, hoping they weren't sparkly and glittering in the sunlight, as some recent novels have portrayed them. After Chastity skips school to go to a book signing, she finds out that vampires are in fact real, and she and her family are attacked. The ending has quite the twist. I didn't expect it to be as good as it really is. Chastity is a character that is identifiable with. She has an appreciation of great literature, and is cynical about the fantasy of vampires.

Last on the list is Spread. It's published by Image Comics, which definitely has a factor here. If you love the Walking Dead, then you want to subscribe to Spread. It's an apocalyptic world in which strange monsters roam the earth. A man, who seems nothing more than that has bloody tentacles shoot out of his eyeballs and at the tips of them are mouths. Intrigued yet? Spread takes the Apocalypse and gives it a whole new meaning. A man named No (I know, that's an odd name), is on his own surviving until he meets a woman who's dying. She tells him of Hope, and that he needs to save her. Turns out Hope is an infant, who possesses strange powers. Hope is the only one who posses a threat for the Spread. I have high Hopes for this comic! If it's anything like Walking Dead, then I'm sure the fandom will catch on.

Will you be checking out any of these titles? If not, which ones? Don't forget to check us out on Facebook for all your comic book news, and if you want a place to indulge in your comic book obsession!

Doctor Who Comics Day at TimeZone Gaming

So excited to announce us at TimeZone Gaming are participating in Titan Comics event Doctor Who Comics Day! It's on Saturday, July 26th from 12pm-6pm. There will be a Twitter photo contest with interactive Doctor Who posters, and Titan Comics will award the winner a very special goody bag featuring Doctor Who merchandise including an exclusive SDCC toy and signed items! In addition to that contest we are featuring 10% OFF ALL Doctor Who Merchandise! There will be other fun events throughout the day, so keep checking back with us for more info! You can stay up to date on all the events here!


Are all you Whovians excited? What would you like to see us do for Doctor Who Comics Day? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to Share with all your Whovian friends that we're hosting this event so they can partake in the festivities as well!

To the Tardis!