Quest #1

Alright folks, it’s been awhile since my last review (you know how tricky space-time can be) and so what better way to start us off than with another masterfully crafted tale by Pat Shand?  Published by Zenescope, the series is called Quest; a story about four hapless warriors who are sent on a journey to find the one item that can dispel the evil that is plaguing the realm of Myst. However, is it truly what they seek, or is it all a setup?  Peril and danger await our heroes as they set forth on a grand adventure that only Zenescope could tell.

The realm of Myst has been thrown into turmoil after The Council had been taken down by the Dark Horde.  Now evil plagues the land and The Temple of the High Council has become its focal point.  These are dark times indeed.  Enter Blake, a former knight of Wonderland, Bolder, a hearty dwarven warrior, Druanna, a goddess once known as Gaia, and the mysterious Princess Aisling.  At the behest of Druanna the group sets out on a journey that she believes could dispel the evil from Myst once and for all. 

The fantasy adventure story.  The genre where geeks of old herald from.  Very little satisfies more than reading a tale of danger and heroism combined with knights, magic and princesses.  Pat Shand has delivered just such a story with this new series from Zenescope.  With this first issue alone, we get to see the makings of an epic fantasy in the spirit of The Lord of the Rings, or the Inheritance Cycle (for you younger readers out there).  If you haven’t figured it out by now, I really enjoyed this first book of the series.  As a big fan of the fantasy genre, this issue really kept me interested.  Plus it’s a nice diversion away from the norm of the Grimm Fairy Tale universe (also a logical one given the group of characters that are usually dealt with).  Pat Shand has done it again with this one.  With great works such as the Robyn Hood and Unleashed series under his belt, I’m looking forward to where this adventure takes our cadre of companions.  And although this is a mixed art team (you should all know my feelings on that subject by now), I must commend the quality of the line work of Sergio Osuna and David T. Cabrera.  They’ve got a nice, modern comic style with just that hint of the old fantasy style.  Suits this series perfectly.  And let’s not forget the fantastic colors by Francesca Zambon, that really make these pages pop.  All-in-all, the beginning of another great series from Zenescope.

Once again I’ve run into a series that I had no problems with.  The writing and art really work well together and the overall concept is a great one.  So, without nit-picking through the story I give this one the thumbs up and the map at the end is a nice touch too.

Steel your hearts and sharpen your blades because you’re now on the journey of a lifetime.  Quest will take you to the far reaches of Myst and down to its darkest depths in order to win back its former glory.  If you're looking for excitement and adventure, look no further, as Quest will deliver all that and more.  Don’t worry though, no quests will be necessary to make it to your local comic shop (unless you live out in the middle of nowhere).  Take heed!  We leave at dawn!  For more information about this issue, please visit the Zenescope website, or the Zenescope Facebook page.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

May Solicitations: Zenescope

GRIMM FAIRY TALES #85: UNLEASHED PART 2

Written by Pat Shand, art by TBD, covers by Jamie Tyndall, Giuseppe Cafaro,

The biggest event in Zenescope history continues in this double-sized issue! The Being stands watch as vampires, werewolves, zombies, and demons terrorize Earth. Sela, Belinda, and the hunters are reeling in the face of a seemingly unstoppable foe. And as they join together for a last stand against the most powerful evil they've ever faced, the horrifying truth of Belinda's resurrection comes to light. One of our heroes has already died, and all bets are off as Sela and crew head toward Antarctica to face an army of vampires led by Samira, the Being's right hand general.

48 pages, $5.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS -- WEREWOLVES: THE HUNGER #1

Written by Mark L. Miller, art by TBD, covers by Anthony Spay, Mike Krome.

Werewolves have been unleashed on the Grimm Universe and one man has made it his life's work to hunt those infected with the hunger that never dies. Roman, a ruthless monster hunter, is on the trail of a vicious werewolf when he finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy that goes way deeper than any hunt he's ever been on. Horror and action collide in this new Unleashed tie-in miniseries.

32 pages, $3.99.



GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS -- HUNTERS: THE SHADOWLANDS #1

Written by Raven Gregory, art by TBD, covers by Anthony Spay, Paulo Siqueira.

Another Unleashed tie-in series starts here! Roman, Helsing, Masumi and Elijah are four of the greatest monster hunters the world has ever known. Now these hunters, along with Sela, will find themselves trapped in a horrific dimension known as the Shadowlands. This world is a prison to the most terrifying monsters in all of creation and also home to something much worse. The Hunters have become the hunted and must band together and figure a way out and back to Earth before all is lost.

32 pages, $2.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS -- VAMPIRES: THE ETERNAL #2


Written by Pat Shand, art by Vittorio Garofoli, covers by Stjepan Sejic, Sean Chen.

Vampires invade the Grimm Universe in this bloody and sexy tie-in to Zenescope's Unleashed event. Samira's new life comes into bloody conflict with her old one. Meanwhile, Van Helsing's search for Sela leads her to a familiar face that might not be very pleased to see her. The epic fantasy/horror event of 2013 continues here! Van Helsing back-up stories in each issue!

32 pages, $3.99.



GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS -- WONDERLAND: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE #1  


Written by Raven Gregory, Pat Shand, art by TBD, covers by Anthony Spay, Greg Horn, Giuseppe Cafaro, Keu Cha.

The brand new Wonderland prequel trilogy begins! Return to Wonderland... Return to the house of the Liddle family. Struggling with a shattered psyche, Alice must prevent the evil of Wonderland from slipping into this world and infecting everyone she holds dear, including her teenage kids, Calie and Johnny. But that's easier said than done as a mysterious entity is revealed to have been manipulating events from the very beginning. Forget everything you thought you knew and see how deep the rabbit hole goes!

32 pages, $2.99.






GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: WONDERLAND #11


Written by Raven Gregory, art by Sheldon Goh, covers by Steven Cummings, Jen Broomall.

Giving up any attempts at living a normal existence, Calie and Violet find themselves still on the run from Wonderland. As their life on the road continues, Wonderland continues to spread its evil infl uence across the Midwest. Elsewhere a traveling salesman obsessed with being the best will find that in a world infected by Wonderland, all roads lead to madness. What dark secret does this man hold that will give birth to an all new denizen of Wonderland?

32 pages, $2.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: MADNESS OF WONDERLAND #4

Written by Dan Wickline, art by Oscar Celestini, Reine Rosenberg, covers by Mike Lilly, Giuseppe Cafaro.


The mind-bending sequel to Call of Wonderland concludes! People are dying all around Detective Legrasse and now her girlfriend has been kidnapped. Can she figure out what her partner's involvement in the recent murders is and how it ties into Johnny Liddle or will she learn the terrible truth much too late? The stunning conclusion to the hit comic book that ties directly into Zenescope's ongoing Wonderland series! Featuring the unveiling of the all new, completely insane, evil Mad Hatter!

32 pages, $3.99.

ROBYN HOOD: WANTED #1  



Written by Pat Shand, art by Larry Watts, covers by Artgerm, Stjepan Sejic, Harvey Taliboa, Artgerm.

The series returns with a new sequel story arc! As a mysterious villain calling himself the Sheriff begins to terrorize Nottingham, the people that Robyn once liberated are again in dire need of her help. But with the police searching for her on Earth, Robyn has her own problems to deal with. Can Robyn rise up again and be the hero that Nottingham needs, or will she be forced to face the consequences of her own vengeful actions? Find out in the epic new series, Robyn Hood: Wanted!

32 pages, $2.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS - THE JUNGLE BOOK: LAST OF THE SPECIES #4


Written by Mark L. Miller, art by Jorge Mercado, Butch Mapa, covers by Jimbo Salgado, Ivan Nunes.

The action/adventure series that has critics and fans raving about continues! As Bomani and Dewan form an uneasy alliance to search for Kaa the Python, the Tigers of the Shere and the Payari Elephants move closer to their final confrontation. But deep in the caverns under the Isle of Kipling, Mowglii uncovers terrifying secrets and monsters that will turn the tide of the upcoming war and change the jungle forever more.

32 pages, $3.99.

QUEEN OF HEARTS ACTION FIGURE

The CS Moore Studio and Zenescope Entertainment present the third stunner in the Grimm Fairy Tales' Action Figure line with GFT's beautiful but menacing Queen of Hearts! Sculpted by Clayburn Moore, Queen of Hearts captivates with her slick black and red dress complete with heart shaped collar. This 6î tall beauty features 7 points of articulation and includes a scepter and base. Blister card packaging. A spectacular follow-up to the hit Grimm Fairy Tales Alice and Calie Action Figures! Scheduled to ship in July.

$19.99.




WONDERLAND VOLUME 2 TP

Written by Raven Gregory, art by Sheldon Goh, cover by Mike Krome.

After defeating the malevolent spirit of her long dead brother and escaping the terror of a town possessed by the insanity of the Mad Hatter, Calie and her daughter Violet travel to Los Angeles hoping to evade Wonderland's ever-extending reach. But the duo is fast to learn that no matter where they run, or where they hide...Wonderland will be looking for them. From the writers and creators who brought you Zenescope's original Wonderland trilogy and Grimm Fairy Tales, comes a world of madness like you've never seen before. This trade paperback collects issues 6-10 of the ongoing Wonderland series!

176 pages, $15.99.



GRIMM UNIVERSE VOLUME 1 TP

Written by Dan Wickline, Pat Shand, Dave Franchini, Anthony Spay, art by various, cover by Marat Mychaels.

An unsuspecting woman named Britney, a.k.a. Red Riding Hood, learns of her highborn heritage and finds herself entangled in a war between the gods themselves... Before she was the Goblin Queen she was a small child whose anger and pain would lead her to discover a greater power hidden within... The origin of one of the most evil Highborns in the Grimm Universe, the Dark One is finally revealed! These stories and more are all collected together in the trade that spotlights the back-stories of Heroes and Villains of the Grimm Universe.

176 pages, $15.99.

Zenescope Announces March Solicits

Zenescope fans hold onto your seats because March is bringing a lot of amazing titles your way. It may be time to update those pull lists, folks!

MARCH 2013

Wonderland #9

Written By Raven Gregory

Calie and Violet find themselves face to face with the cannibalistic flower girls from Wonderland who are intent on using them for their own diabolical designs.  It's up to Calie to find a way to defeat them and save Violet or become just another flower in their garden of madness.  Elsewhere in Wonderland, The Queen of Spades has the Red Queen right where she wants her but is her victory assured or will the Red Queen find a way to overcome the darkness that threatens to consume Wonderland.  The best selling and critically-acclaimed ongoing Wonderland series continues here!

Grimm Fairy Tales #83

Written By Troy Brownfield

Jack Frost Part 1 –

Looking for a fresh start on earth Sela goes back to the one thing she has always has done well…teaching. Aided by an old friend her slate has been wiped clean and the record of events that led her to jail time in the Shoe are now buried. No sooner has she set up shop at her new job she falls into her old habits…using her powers to protect her students from both the dark powers that surround them and themselves. But seldom has Sela encountered an enemy as cold and deadly as the one she faces now…an evil power known as Jack Frost

 

Grimm Fairy Tales Robyn Hood vs Red Riding Hood One-Shot

Written By Pat Shand

You asked for more, and here it is – Robyn Hood returns in this over-sized one shot, which pits her against Red Riding Hood! Red is hunting down rouge High Borns, and Robyn’s activity since returning to Earth has put the hooded archer on her radar. Arrows will fly and lives are at stake as these two Zenescope fan favorites clash in the grudge match of the year! Don’t miss the blowout battle that leads into the next Robyn Hood miniseries.

Jungle Book: Last of The Species #2

Written By Mark L. Miller

Tusk and claw collide as the elephants and tigers have an all-out battle in the heart of the jungle, with Dewan of the Apes and Bomani of the Tiger Clan fighting for more personal matters amidst the carnage. Meanwhile, Mowglii discovers that deep beneath the jungle is a whole new world to explore...and fear! More sharp-clawed jungle action from writer Mark L. Miller and artist Riccardo Baghera!

Madness of Wonderland #2

Written by Dan Wickline

The mind-bending follow-up to Call to Wonderland continues here! 

Detective Legrasse's investigation into the recent brutal murders lead her to discover a similar case in the past.  A case that was covered up by someone with powerful friends.  The case of Johnny Liddle and if her guess is right all signs point toward his murderous return. 

Meanwhile, Lovecraft's journal reveals the return of Jacob Hall and his continued plans to use the power of Wonderland for his own sinister motives.  And Lovecraft is the only person standing in his way. 

From the minds of the creators of the original Wonderland trilogy.  Don't miss the series that ties in directly with the Wonderland ongoing series!

Grimm Universe #4 – The Dark One

Written By Anthony Spay

The full ORIGIN of The Dark One, is finally revealed here!  Before the war between the council of the realms, and the Dark Horde, before the Dark One set out to conquer the nexus, there was the warlord Malec.  The son of a king captured and forced into slavery until he escaped his captors.  Malec would raise up an army whose brutality would know no match as his path of vengeance and revenge swept across the land of Myst...a path that would end with the creation of the most evil being in the Grimm Universe...The Dark One.  This is the one issue of the year YOU CANNOT MISS!!! Written and drawn by Art Director Anthony Spay.

Grimm Fairy Tales St. Patrick’s Day One-Shot

Written By Pat Shand

In the darkest corners of the Grimm Universe there are legends told of an ancient race of evil powerful beings who have rarely been seen in any of the realms.  Creatures who vast powers are only dwarfed by their insatiable greed, and cruel natures.  A creature that is about to be unleashed on an unsuspecting family with horrific results when they cross paths with...the Leprechaun!  The first ever Grimm Fairy Tales St. Patrick's Day one shot debuts here from the company that does horror best!

Sleepy Hollow Trade Paperback

Written By Dan Wickline

In the small town of Tarry Town, New York the story of the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow has become something of Myth and Legend.

A legend that is about to become all too real. When a prank goes deadly wrong those responsible will learn the truth behind the legend as the Headless Horseman returns to exact a horrifying revenge that none will ever forget. From the minds behind Salem's Daughter and Wonderland comes a tale of horror and terror that will leave you on the edge of your seats. Hold on to your hats...and your head.  This trade paperback collects all four issues of the hit Sleepy Hollow mini-series!