Written by Ron Marz
Art by Michael Choi; Sal Regla; Brian Buccellato; Dreamer’s Design’s Robin Spehar; & Troy Peteri
Cover Art by Greg Land; Jay Leisten; & Justin Ponsor
SUMMARY:
Released by Top Cow Productions/Image Comics for May 2005, it’s “Witch Hunt, Part 5 of 6.” Now teaming with fellow NYPD Detective Patrick Gleason, Sara “Witchblade” Pezzini visits the mysterious Curator for possible intel re: the Church’s nefariously secret cabal. Sara & Patrick infiltrate the wooded estate where the cabal summons its infernal dragon-like god.
REVIEW:
Writer Ron Marz’s penultimate chapter of his “Witch Hunt” makes a pretty good read, even if not a lot is accomplished. Though a Witchblade action sequence vs. a demonic predator is the highlight, Marz pens likable dialogue exchanges between Sara & Patrick. For instance, her new partner’s admission of a horse patrol misadventure from earlier in his career involving George Steinbrenner is a witty touch.
Yet, the flashy visuals (especially the awesome Greg Land cover) steal the show from Marz, For faithful Sara Pezzini fans, Witchblade # 84 is worth collecting to help complete the pivotal “Witch Hunt” storyline.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The inside front cover briefly explains the series premise and summarizes the last issue in detail. Including a sample of Witchblade fan art, there is a single-page letters-and-answers column. There’s also a single-page “World Moos” news-and-notes column, with thumbnail cover reveals for Witchblade # 86, Darkness/Vampirella # 1; and Magdalena/Dracula # 1. This column also gladly plugs rival DC Comics’ “Catwoman: When in Rome # 1.”
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
