Written by Ron Marz & Saurav Mohapatra
Art by Stjepan Sejic
Cover Art ‘A’ by Stjepan Sejic
SUMMARY:
Published by Top Cow Productions-Image Comics for December 2010, it’s the first half of “Paper Monsters.” NYPD Detectives Sara Pezzini and Patrick Gleason investigate the vile mutilation death of an overnight doorman at an upscale apartment building. Canvassing the residents for potential witnesses, Gleason & Pezzini notice a child’s drawing that resembles a snapshot of grisly surveillance video. As the Witchblade, Sara ominously expects a showdown.
Note: Though the image isn’t available here, there is a variant cover ‘B’ by artist Brandon Peterson. The cover art team also includes Luke Hawkins; Mark Hawkins; Astrid Martz; & Cormac Marz.
REVIEW:
Including an excellent (if not deceptive) cover image, this issue’s glossy visuals by artist Stjepan Sejic are exceptional. Further, the story by writers Ron Marz and Saurav Mohapatra is certainly spine-tingling. Witchblade # 140 proves a vintage outing for Sara Pezzini.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There’s a full-page cover reveal of Witchblade # 141. There is also a single-page, letter-style column entitled “Slumming in Flatland,” by Top Cow publishing assistant Bryan Rountree, who explains part of this storyline’s inspiration.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8½ Stars
