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...