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WYTCHES


: INTRO :

Back in the day [1994] you could say I was a bit of a Comic Book collector. There was a local Comic Shop 2 blocks away from home, it was definitely a place I frequented pretty often.

I was constantly purchasing the latest issues of my favorite titles.


  • . X-MEN [and their variants]
  • . Batman [BEST.SUPER.HERO.EVER. Fuck You Superman!]
  • . Spawn [best artwork at the time]
  • . Ninjak [Joe Quesada baby!]

    • To name a few.

    I have been out of the Comics/Graphic Novel game for a while. Although it was fun collecting issues as soon as they came out, today I prefer the Omnibus/Volume treatment. Same deal for TV shows, I prefer to binge at my leisure, plus I hate commercials.

    I started re-collecting with Volumes. Starting with HUSH [Batman, of course][Oh man, that Jim Lee run!]. I also started looking out for cool Novels outside of the mainstream hero gallery. I have stumbled upon some great stories on my own. Although I owe this discovery to my main man The Drake.

    WYTCHES [as spelled in the book] is an awesome Horror Graphic Novel. It has a fresh take on Witches and the small town cult feel. Plus it is illustrated by the amazing JOCK.

    The story focuses on a Family that moves into a small town, trying to leave behind a traumatic event and looking for a fresh start. They soon discover that the town actually has its own secrets.

    It is presented in two time-lines, current events and past events. Each time-line shines light on the how and why things are happening.

    Along with Jock’s amazing artwork the book features what appears to be a water color background layer. This actually reminded me of A SERIOUS HOUSE ON SERIOUS EARTH.