Ew, back with a vengeance this week. Blue Water actually looks like they only company not taking the fucking week off. I'm checking out two issues of Vincent Price Presents this week, due to the fact that Jon Judy is the writer on those issues. He had mentioned them to us our podcast and now they've finally arrived and I'm looking forward to it. There are several bio books to get into as well, but for me I'm thinking Insane Jane is where it's at. Now... READ!
Comics: Three Stooges
Writer: Jaymes Reed
Artist: Apriyadi Kusbiantoro
The legendary physical farce and extreme slapstick of Moe, Larry, and Curly are the subject of this issue of "COMICS," a biography series about stand-up comics, sitcom stars, and comedians who have made a huge impact on popular culture. From Moe Howard's childhood acting days during the dawn of the film industry to the very last Curly and beyond, Bluewater Productions recounts the history of one of the funniest and longest running troupes in comedy history.
FAME: Drake
Writer: Marc Shapiro
Artist: Mike J.C.
Digital and in Print
He made a name for himself as the wheelchair bound Jimmy Brooks on "Degrassi: the Next Generation" but when Aubrey Graham went by his middle name, Drake, he rocketed to stardom. Now Bluewater Comics shares the story of how Drake went from Canadian teen-melodrama to the hip hop star that worked with Lil Wayne's stable of musicians with the comic "Fame: Drake."
Female Force: Charlaine Harris
Writer: Kim Sherman
Artist: Nathaniel Ooten
The inspiration for the hit tv show "TRUE BLOOD" and with a writing career spanning nearly 30 years, the popularity of cozy mystery "with teeth" author Charlaine Harris soared when her popular Sookie Stackhouse novels spawned a new life as HBO's hit series, True Blood. This Female Force book showcases the personal obstacles through which Harris has triumphed, making her an ideal role model for teenage girls and women. Harris as interviewed for this special edition of Female Force.
Political Power: Rush Limbaugh
Writer: Don Smith
Artist: J.B Fernandes
He has been called "the most dangerous man in America" as well as "the leader of a vast Right Wing Conspiracy." And many politicians, news pundits, and commentators have asked, "Is he good for America?" Those questions are discussed, as well as the revealing story of how a simple football fan from Missouri changed not only the faces of the news industry and radio industry, but with the help of 20 million listeners a week, Rush Limbaugh changed the face of modern politics…
Vincent Price Presents #35
Writer: Jon Judy
Artist: Luciano Kars
Digital and in Print
A satanic cult has offered to ensure that Bruno’s sons enjoy a lifetime of comfort and ease. But they want Bruno to kidnap the baby of a famed aviator. Will Bruno deliver an innocent baby to a murderous cult? His sons would gain the world, but what would Bruno lose?
Vincent Price Presents #36
Writer: Jon Judy
Artist: Luis Chichón
Digital and in Print
The intellect-enhancing serum Dr. Wearden has been giving the mice worked initially, but now they aren't getting smarter. Desperate, he uses the serum himself, hoping to become smarter, but instead becoming delusional and paranoid, suspicious of his wife, boss, and colleagues... and what exactly is happening with those mice?
Vincent Price Presents #37
Writer: Jay Katz
Artist: Stephano Cardoselli
Digital and in Print
Nicholas Stastny is a saintly lad. He loves his maker, his family, and above all, his animals. He loves 'em to death! Experience the most disturbing story from Bluewater yet as we learn the gruesome truths to becoming a "Good Boy."
Female Force: Princess Diana
Writer: Chris Arrant
Artist: Andrew Yerrakadu
Digital and in Print
This comic series has been featured on CNN, Fox News, and OK! Magazine. Princess.. Public Figure. Philanthropist. Parent. Diana, Princess of Wales emerged in the early 1980s as a fresh face to the stoic British monarchy with a storybook wedding, which was unfortunately later a tabloid breakup. She emerged as a modern British woman and admirable icon to not only England but the world.
Insane Jane #1
Writer: Zach Hunchar
Artist: Mendoza
The next generation of characters that have made Bluewater famous comes the most infamous of them all. Take youthful energy. Add in some over-active imagination. Mix in some powdered donuts. Sprinkle it with delusional disorder and you get...Insane Jane! The kookiest action hero of the 21st century. Will Jane save the day? Will Jane destroy the world? Will she remember to take her medication?
Rock & Roll Comics: Led Zeppelin
Digital and in Print
Writer: Spike Steffenhagen and Jay Allen Sanford
Artist: Scott Pentzer, David Neer, Marshall Ross, Francois Escalmel, Blackwell
The Led Zeppelin saga is one of the wildest in rock history, and this graphic novel pulls no punches in dramatizing the backstage, behind-the-scenes story. From their early days as the New Yardbirds, on through their rise to superstardom (and controversy), all five issues of the original Rock 'N' Roll Comics series are collected in one rockin' volume, with art by Scott Pentzer (Razor), Marshall Ross (Deepest Dimension), David Neer (Sports Superstars), Francois Escalmel (Frank Zappa: Viva La Bizarre), and others.