Written by Andrew Cartmel, Ben Aaronovitch | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue saw the beginning of a new story arc, Cry Fox, which although it did feature a fox of sorts had absolutely no crying. It did , though, have a whole heap of other stuff that directly led back to a previous storyline. That storyline was Night Witches, and the threats now being levelled against Varvara, the Russian witch who helped Peter and Inspector Nightingale solve that case. Enter Reynard Fossman, the odd fox/human hybrid who rather fancies picking up that reward money on Varvara. Also enter Abigail, Peter’s 15 year old cousin, who has started her training as a magic apprentice. Abigail is no match for the cunning of a fox, and finds herself and Anna, the Russian girl she unwittingly led to Fossman, captured.
Anna of course being the daughter of Ludmila Yakunima,...
Last issue saw the beginning of a new story arc, Cry Fox, which although it did feature a fox of sorts had absolutely no crying. It did , though, have a whole heap of other stuff that directly led back to a previous storyline. That storyline was Night Witches, and the threats now being levelled against Varvara, the Russian witch who helped Peter and Inspector Nightingale solve that case. Enter Reynard Fossman, the odd fox/human hybrid who rather fancies picking up that reward money on Varvara. Also enter Abigail, Peter’s 15 year old cousin, who has started her training as a magic apprentice. Abigail is no match for the cunning of a fox, and finds herself and Anna, the Russian girl she unwittingly led to Fossman, captured.
Anna of course being the daughter of Ludmila Yakunima,...
- 12/14/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
This week on Comics Corner, we have three preview pages for DC's Deadman #2, three preview pages for Rivers of London: Detective Stories Vol. 4, Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor #10, Extremity #9, six preview pages for Gravediggers Union #2, Moonstruck #4, Paper Girls #18, and breaking news on Relay #1 from Aftershock Comics.
Deadman #2: "Hold the cover of Deadman #2 up to the light and the danger that was invisible seconds before will be revealed! Now, any lingering doubt that Deadman was deliberately murdered in cold blood, and not as a test for the Hook to join the League of Assassins, is put to rest once and for all!
Art by: Neal Adams
Cover by: Neal Adams
Written by: Neal Adams
Series: Deadman 2017
U.S. Price: 3.99
On Sale Date: Dec. 6, 2017
Volume/Issue #: 2
Color/B&W: Color
Trim Size: Comic
Page Count: 32."
For more information on the Deadman series, visit DC Comics' website.
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Rivers of London: Detective Stories Vol.
Deadman #2: "Hold the cover of Deadman #2 up to the light and the danger that was invisible seconds before will be revealed! Now, any lingering doubt that Deadman was deliberately murdered in cold blood, and not as a test for the Hook to join the League of Assassins, is put to rest once and for all!
Art by: Neal Adams
Cover by: Neal Adams
Written by: Neal Adams
Series: Deadman 2017
U.S. Price: 3.99
On Sale Date: Dec. 6, 2017
Volume/Issue #: 2
Color/B&W: Color
Trim Size: Comic
Page Count: 32."
For more information on the Deadman series, visit DC Comics' website.
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Rivers of London: Detective Stories Vol.
- 12/6/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Written by Andrew Cartmel, Ben Aaronovitch | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
Always a pleasure when a new issue of Rivers of London arrives, even more so when it is the start of a new story arc. You never quite know where this book will be going, so rich is the world the creators have made for us. I especially like the fact that the stories can be enjoyed entirely on their own merits for non-novel readers, but the stories are also placed in the book timeline for those that like that sort of thing. Like me.
Although a recap of the first issue of a new arc seems a tad strange, it’s probably needed as this isn’t a book where things happen in one issue and are never referenced again. Things happen and things matter in Peter Grant’s world. As we saw last issue,...
Always a pleasure when a new issue of Rivers of London arrives, even more so when it is the start of a new story arc. You never quite know where this book will be going, so rich is the world the creators have made for us. I especially like the fact that the stories can be enjoyed entirely on their own merits for non-novel readers, but the stories are also placed in the book timeline for those that like that sort of thing. Like me.
Although a recap of the first issue of a new arc seems a tad strange, it’s probably needed as this isn’t a book where things happen in one issue and are never referenced again. Things happen and things matter in Peter Grant’s world. As we saw last issue,...
- 11/13/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
This week's Comics Corner kicks off with a regular and variant cover for Andrew MacLean's Head Lopper #7 from Image Comics! Also: Monsters Unleashed (2017) #6, Black Hammer #13, Grrl Scouts Magic Socks #5 with six preview pages, Rivers of London Detective Stories #3, Unholy Grail #3, and Kill the Minotaur #4.
Head Lopper #7: "Story / Art / Cover: Andrew MacLean
Variant Cover: Nathan Fairbairn, Ryan Ottley
Published: September 20, 2017
Diamond ID: JUL170804
“Deeper Into The Strange” The fellowship splits once more. Two parallel adventures emerge holding but one theme in common: keen wits prevail where keen blades will not. Nothing could have prepared our heroes for what they face next. Will they keep their heads and hearts? Or will they fall Deeper Into The Strange?
Digital: $5.99
Print: $5.99."
For more information or to catch up on the previous six issues of this mind-bending series, go to:
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/head-lopper-7
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Monsters Unleashed (2017) #6: "Published: September 20, 2017
Rating:...
Head Lopper #7: "Story / Art / Cover: Andrew MacLean
Variant Cover: Nathan Fairbairn, Ryan Ottley
Published: September 20, 2017
Diamond ID: JUL170804
“Deeper Into The Strange” The fellowship splits once more. Two parallel adventures emerge holding but one theme in common: keen wits prevail where keen blades will not. Nothing could have prepared our heroes for what they face next. Will they keep their heads and hearts? Or will they fall Deeper Into The Strange?
Digital: $5.99
Print: $5.99."
For more information or to catch up on the previous six issues of this mind-bending series, go to:
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/head-lopper-7
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Monsters Unleashed (2017) #6: "Published: September 20, 2017
Rating:...
- 9/20/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
This arc has grown on me a little. Yes, it’s been a little mixed quality wise, but then again almost any central story told through multiple side tales always is. I quite like the ‘framing sequence with stories leading off it’ style, like the old DC horror comics for example. Instead of a host introducing each story though we have had the framing sequence of Peter’s interview for possible promotion to detective, during which he is sharing previous cases to his interviewer. Last issue’s story was especially good, taking detective noir to 1960′s Slough, a good tale told with tongue firmly in cheek.
This is the last story in the Detective Stories arc, and it is quite fitting that Lesley May features. Lesley, Peter’s previous partner who went bad after being disfigured,...
This arc has grown on me a little. Yes, it’s been a little mixed quality wise, but then again almost any central story told through multiple side tales always is. I quite like the ‘framing sequence with stories leading off it’ style, like the old DC horror comics for example. Instead of a host introducing each story though we have had the framing sequence of Peter’s interview for possible promotion to detective, during which he is sharing previous cases to his interviewer. Last issue’s story was especially good, taking detective noir to 1960′s Slough, a good tale told with tongue firmly in cheek.
This is the last story in the Detective Stories arc, and it is quite fitting that Lesley May features. Lesley, Peter’s previous partner who went bad after being disfigured,...
- 9/15/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
This Detective Stories arc is a bit of a mixed bag so far. It is interesting in the sense we are getting snapshots of past cases, and of past relationships, notably that with previous partner Lesley May. Not so good in the sense it all feels a little too loose, the detective interview ‘glue’ holding these very different stories together just not quite strong enough. Rivers of London is never really bad of course, just sometimes it is exceptional, and it is very noticeable when it just comes across as good.
So, as mentioned, in the course of Peter’s application for promotion to Detective he is discussing previous cases in his interview. The first two have been reasonably interesting, showcasing Peter’s policing skills as much as his magical ones. This case is one from...
This Detective Stories arc is a bit of a mixed bag so far. It is interesting in the sense we are getting snapshots of past cases, and of past relationships, notably that with previous partner Lesley May. Not so good in the sense it all feels a little too loose, the detective interview ‘glue’ holding these very different stories together just not quite strong enough. Rivers of London is never really bad of course, just sometimes it is exceptional, and it is very noticeable when it just comes across as good.
So, as mentioned, in the course of Peter’s application for promotion to Detective he is discussing previous cases in his interview. The first two have been reasonably interesting, showcasing Peter’s policing skills as much as his magical ones. This case is one from...
- 8/16/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
Rivers of London continues to be one of the consistently best books out there month after month. It combines the best of both worlds, story wise. We get clear, defined story arc’s, which allow for anything and everything the writers can dream up, but we also get the comfort of a recurring cast of characters, all nicely defined and free to come in and out of the narrative as the story demands. It all adds up to one of the most entertaining books out there. The never changing (so far, fingers crossed) writing and art team is also a great help, as it keeps this world consistent. Fans tend to like consistent.
So Rivers of London: Detective Stories #1 was primarily about Peter Grant’s attempt to get his nose in for a promotion to detective,...
Rivers of London continues to be one of the consistently best books out there month after month. It combines the best of both worlds, story wise. We get clear, defined story arc’s, which allow for anything and everything the writers can dream up, but we also get the comfort of a recurring cast of characters, all nicely defined and free to come in and out of the narrative as the story demands. It all adds up to one of the most entertaining books out there. The never changing (so far, fingers crossed) writing and art team is also a great help, as it keeps this world consistent. Fans tend to like consistent.
So Rivers of London: Detective Stories #1 was primarily about Peter Grant’s attempt to get his nose in for a promotion to detective,...
- 7/24/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Titan Comics have revealed details on the next series of books – and the variant covers for the first issue – in the Rivers of London series (following Rivers of London: Night Witch and Rivers of London: Black Mould), Rivers of London: Detective Stories – four self-contained magical crime stories set in the world of the bookstore sensation.
The debut issue of Rivers of London: Detective Stories by series creator Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel (Doctor Who), with stunning art by Lee Sullivan, comes with five covers inspired by the world’s greatest detective TV shows – including The Wire, Law & Order, Luther, CSI and The Nice Guys!
These special covers were created by Mack Chater (Briggs Land), Lee Sullivan (Rivers of London), Andrea Broccardo (Civil War II: X-Men) & Barbara Nosenzo, Emma Viecelli (Doctor Who) and Caspar Wijngaard (Assassin’s Creed).
Rivers Of London: Detective Stories #1 (Of 4)
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan...
The debut issue of Rivers of London: Detective Stories by series creator Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel (Doctor Who), with stunning art by Lee Sullivan, comes with five covers inspired by the world’s greatest detective TV shows – including The Wire, Law & Order, Luther, CSI and The Nice Guys!
These special covers were created by Mack Chater (Briggs Land), Lee Sullivan (Rivers of London), Andrea Broccardo (Civil War II: X-Men) & Barbara Nosenzo, Emma Viecelli (Doctor Who) and Caspar Wijngaard (Assassin’s Creed).
Rivers Of London: Detective Stories #1 (Of 4)
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan...
- 3/17/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
The final issue of a story arc is always a mixed blessing. On the one hand, you want a resolution, you want to see how it all finishes and if it lives up to what has gone before. On the other hand, it’s always sad to say goodbye to a storyline and characters that you have been enjoying immensely. That’s the case here. For me, this has been the best storyline in the Rivers of London series so far. Dark humour, laugh out loud dialogue, sinister events intertwined with funny interludes, we’ve had it all. The creative team have done superbly, and I’m hoping for a suitably impressive ending.
The first thing that grabbed me this issue was the cover, I thought it was a guest appearance by Papa Lazarou, from The League of Gentlemen.
The final issue of a story arc is always a mixed blessing. On the one hand, you want a resolution, you want to see how it all finishes and if it lives up to what has gone before. On the other hand, it’s always sad to say goodbye to a storyline and characters that you have been enjoying immensely. That’s the case here. For me, this has been the best storyline in the Rivers of London series so far. Dark humour, laugh out loud dialogue, sinister events intertwined with funny interludes, we’ve had it all. The creative team have done superbly, and I’m hoping for a suitably impressive ending.
The first thing that grabbed me this issue was the cover, I thought it was a guest appearance by Papa Lazarou, from The League of Gentlemen.
- 3/10/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
Some people don’t like too much humour in their reading, be it science fiction, horror, etc. They seem to think it dilutes the effectiveness of the genre. I tend to think the opposite. Very few things in life, entertainment included, aren’t improved with a dash of humour. You need to judge that dash just right of course, too much can ruin everything quite easily, but when you do magic appears. Rivers of London is a perfect example of not only a meshing of genres (part police procedural, part action film, part supernatural drama), but of the perfect use of humour to enhance it’s already good narrative. This particular story arc, Black Mould, has been the best so far at using all these elements together, in a rather wonderful way.
The black mould of...
Some people don’t like too much humour in their reading, be it science fiction, horror, etc. They seem to think it dilutes the effectiveness of the genre. I tend to think the opposite. Very few things in life, entertainment included, aren’t improved with a dash of humour. You need to judge that dash just right of course, too much can ruin everything quite easily, but when you do magic appears. Rivers of London is a perfect example of not only a meshing of genres (part police procedural, part action film, part supernatural drama), but of the perfect use of humour to enhance it’s already good narrative. This particular story arc, Black Mould, has been the best so far at using all these elements together, in a rather wonderful way.
The black mould of...
- 2/1/2017
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Colour by Luis Guerrero | Published by Titan Comics
This story arc has so far been outstanding stuff. Full of fabulously snarky dialogue, police procedural, magic, and a generous dose of humour and tongue firmly planted in cheek. The black mould of the title is a supernatural substance, a ‘class war evil supernatural black fungus’ as Sahra Guleed, Peter Grants colleague, amusingly calls it. Why so? The black mould only seems to be targeting the rich and heartless, and also only in buildings owned by the Wellcome Matt company. We left Peter at the end of last issue investigating one of those properties, with the small matter of a gang of thugs coming at him.
Peter of course is nothing if not resourceful, and a little dip in his bag of magic sorts out those thugs… as well as a well...
This story arc has so far been outstanding stuff. Full of fabulously snarky dialogue, police procedural, magic, and a generous dose of humour and tongue firmly planted in cheek. The black mould of the title is a supernatural substance, a ‘class war evil supernatural black fungus’ as Sahra Guleed, Peter Grants colleague, amusingly calls it. Why so? The black mould only seems to be targeting the rich and heartless, and also only in buildings owned by the Wellcome Matt company. We left Peter at the end of last issue investigating one of those properties, with the small matter of a gang of thugs coming at him.
Peter of course is nothing if not resourceful, and a little dip in his bag of magic sorts out those thugs… as well as a well...
- 12/23/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Colour by Luis Guerrero | Published by Titan Comics
Last issue, the first of this new ‘Black Mould’ storyline was an absolute cracker. None of the story arcs have disappointed of course, but this really had the feel of a creative team hitting its stride, with a perfect grasp on both character and story. I love the way they can make magic seem so mundane, just another skill certain people have. Like juggling. Ok, more impressive than juggling, but you often forget Peter is a trainee wizard. The focus on Peter’s colleague and kind of sidekick Sahra Guleed last issue was very welcome, as she has as nice a line in sarcasm and black humour as Peter does. Thinking about it, so does their boss Inspector Nightingale. Must be the job.
The Black Mould of the title refers to a...
Last issue, the first of this new ‘Black Mould’ storyline was an absolute cracker. None of the story arcs have disappointed of course, but this really had the feel of a creative team hitting its stride, with a perfect grasp on both character and story. I love the way they can make magic seem so mundane, just another skill certain people have. Like juggling. Ok, more impressive than juggling, but you often forget Peter is a trainee wizard. The focus on Peter’s colleague and kind of sidekick Sahra Guleed last issue was very welcome, as she has as nice a line in sarcasm and black humour as Peter does. Thinking about it, so does their boss Inspector Nightingale. Must be the job.
The Black Mould of the title refers to a...
- 11/16/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Colour by Luis Guerrero | Published by Titan Comics
The Rivers of London books are fast becoming among my favourites currently being published. Well written and drawn, great characters and stories with a nice blend of humour and action, and dipping in and out of different genres as and when required. Bit of police procedural here, bit of magic there, a little dash of noir. Like I said, fun. The last story arc was especially fun because, Russian witches and fake woodland sprites aside, it started to develop the character of Lesley May, previously Peter Grant’s partner but now working with Peter’s enemy The Faceless Man. Peter of course is an office for The Metropolitan Police and, er, a trainee wizard. You knew that right?
This story arc, amusingly titled ‘Black Mould’ (hey, even I can’t fight that...
The Rivers of London books are fast becoming among my favourites currently being published. Well written and drawn, great characters and stories with a nice blend of humour and action, and dipping in and out of different genres as and when required. Bit of police procedural here, bit of magic there, a little dash of noir. Like I said, fun. The last story arc was especially fun because, Russian witches and fake woodland sprites aside, it started to develop the character of Lesley May, previously Peter Grant’s partner but now working with Peter’s enemy The Faceless Man. Peter of course is an office for The Metropolitan Police and, er, a trainee wizard. You knew that right?
This story arc, amusingly titled ‘Black Mould’ (hey, even I can’t fight that...
- 10/25/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics
Rather like the first ‘Rivers’ limited series, Rivers of London: Night Witch has been a solid read. Sometimes perhaps promising a little more than it ultimately delivered, but usually maintaining a good balance between telling the main story and interweaving those plot threads that will pay off down the line. I also like the fact that the series is as readable to someone who hasn’t read the books as it is to longtime fans. This being the final issue of this arc, and also titled ‘Sacrifice’, I expecting the series to go out with a bang, but the creators proved to be more subtle than that, and the story ultimately more satisfying.
My very speedy recap (hey, read the previous reviews!), tells you that Thomas Nightingale, PC Peter Grant’s boss, has been kidnapped by...
Rather like the first ‘Rivers’ limited series, Rivers of London: Night Witch has been a solid read. Sometimes perhaps promising a little more than it ultimately delivered, but usually maintaining a good balance between telling the main story and interweaving those plot threads that will pay off down the line. I also like the fact that the series is as readable to someone who hasn’t read the books as it is to longtime fans. This being the final issue of this arc, and also titled ‘Sacrifice’, I expecting the series to go out with a bang, but the creators proved to be more subtle than that, and the story ultimately more satisfying.
My very speedy recap (hey, read the previous reviews!), tells you that Thomas Nightingale, PC Peter Grant’s boss, has been kidnapped by...
- 10/6/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
So far the ‘Night Witch’ arc has been very entertaining, lots of nice character work adding to the ongoing storyline involving a lot of Russian things – Russian gangsters, Russian witches, Russian supernatural beings. To add to that volatile mix last issue we saw Lesley May take centre stage, former partner of Peter Grant, brought in by Russian billionaire Nestor Yakunin to try and persuade Peter and Inspector Nightingale to find his missing daughter, who he suspects has been abducted by a Leshy, a Russian forest monster. Lesley and Peter did not part on very good terms, and clearly something else is at play here under the surface. It all teed up very nicely for issue 3.
We start with Peter receiving a message from Nightingale himself, who has been kidnapped and explains he will...
So far the ‘Night Witch’ arc has been very entertaining, lots of nice character work adding to the ongoing storyline involving a lot of Russian things – Russian gangsters, Russian witches, Russian supernatural beings. To add to that volatile mix last issue we saw Lesley May take centre stage, former partner of Peter Grant, brought in by Russian billionaire Nestor Yakunin to try and persuade Peter and Inspector Nightingale to find his missing daughter, who he suspects has been abducted by a Leshy, a Russian forest monster. Lesley and Peter did not part on very good terms, and clearly something else is at play here under the surface. It all teed up very nicely for issue 3.
We start with Peter receiving a message from Nightingale himself, who has been kidnapped and explains he will...
- 5/19/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
The first issue of the Night Witch arc was slightly odd in that the main characters of the book, PC Peter Grant and his boss Inspector Nightingale, barely featured. A lot of time was spent in setting up the building blocks of the story, of Russians, Russian witches, and Russian supernatural beings. But all in England. A very rich Russian businessman had had his daughter kidnapped, apparently by a Leshy, a Russian forest demon, and had approached a seemingly ageless Russian witch, Varvara, who was living under protection in London, to help but she refused. He was, however, pointed in the direction of wizard trainee Lesley May, who just happens to be the ex-partner of…. PC Peter Grant. See what they did there, with that whole six degrees of separation thing. Very nice.
The first issue of the Night Witch arc was slightly odd in that the main characters of the book, PC Peter Grant and his boss Inspector Nightingale, barely featured. A lot of time was spent in setting up the building blocks of the story, of Russians, Russian witches, and Russian supernatural beings. But all in England. A very rich Russian businessman had had his daughter kidnapped, apparently by a Leshy, a Russian forest demon, and had approached a seemingly ageless Russian witch, Varvara, who was living under protection in London, to help but she refused. He was, however, pointed in the direction of wizard trainee Lesley May, who just happens to be the ex-partner of…. PC Peter Grant. See what they did there, with that whole six degrees of separation thing. Very nice.
- 4/14/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
The first Rivers of London arc, ‘Body Work‘, was a nice 5 issue jaunt, enjoyable throughout without ever really being an essential read. We got a nice grounding in the world of PC Peter Grant, and an introduction to the supporting cast and characters that populate both the novels and now the comics, which both co-exist together in harmonious continuity. For those new to the title, Rivers of London follows PC Peter Grant, who works for the Met Police department that deals with magic and supernatural crimes, a kind of London-based X-Files. The slight difference is that Peter, and indeed his immediate boss Nightingale, have actual magical abilities of their own, wizard detectives if you will, which they utilise when needed. It’s a fun premise, and having the creator and writer of the...
The first Rivers of London arc, ‘Body Work‘, was a nice 5 issue jaunt, enjoyable throughout without ever really being an essential read. We got a nice grounding in the world of PC Peter Grant, and an introduction to the supporting cast and characters that populate both the novels and now the comics, which both co-exist together in harmonious continuity. For those new to the title, Rivers of London follows PC Peter Grant, who works for the Met Police department that deals with magic and supernatural crimes, a kind of London-based X-Files. The slight difference is that Peter, and indeed his immediate boss Nightingale, have actual magical abilities of their own, wizard detectives if you will, which they utilise when needed. It’s a fun premise, and having the creator and writer of the...
- 4/3/2016
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Here’s your first fully coloured look inside forthcoming Rivers of London: Night Witch #1 written by Ben Aaronovich (Remembrance of the Daleks, Rivers of London novels) and Andrew Cartmel (Written in Dead Wax) with art by Lee Sullivan (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd) and Luis Guerrero (Doctor Who, The Troop). If you haven’t seen the covers, click here for a preview.
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon a job for full-time police constable and part-time wizard, Peter Grant.
Rivers Of London: Night Witch #1
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan
Publisher: Titan Comics
Page Count: 32Pp
Format: Softcover
Price: $3.99
Release Date: March 16 2016...
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon a job for full-time police constable and part-time wizard, Peter Grant.
Rivers Of London: Night Witch #1
Writers: Ben Aaronovitch & Andrew Cartmel
Artist: Lee Sullivan
Publisher: Titan Comics
Page Count: 32Pp
Format: Softcover
Price: $3.99
Release Date: March 16 2016...
- 2/14/2016
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Titan Comics have announced another highly anticipated new Rivers of London mini series, Rivers of London: Night Witch – written by Ben Aaronovich (Remembrance of the Daleks) and Andrew Cartmel (Written in Dead Wax) with art by Lee Sullivan (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd) and Luis Guerrero (Doctor Who, The Troop) – in stores and on digital devices from March 16th 2016.
No sooner has the last mini-series, Body Work, ended than Titan announce another comic, set within the world of the best-selling Rivers of London series. This all-new story is a prequel to the forthcoming novel by Ben Aaronovich, The Hanging Tree.
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon...
No sooner has the last mini-series, Body Work, ended than Titan announce another comic, set within the world of the best-selling Rivers of London series. This all-new story is a prequel to the forthcoming novel by Ben Aaronovich, The Hanging Tree.
A police vehicle on a routine prison transfer in north London is stormed by Russian hoodlums seeking to free a very particular prisoner. Their target is a witch. A very powerful witch who doesn’t want to be free. Things rapidly turn very ugly for the hoods and it’s soon...
- 12/17/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
All good things must come to an end, and with this issue our first comic book foray into the London as seen through the eyes of Ben Aaronovitch and his creative partners concludes. As you would expect, it has been a slightly uneven series, always fun and interesting but with occasional plotting and pacing issues. Issue 1 and 4 were quite strong, as memory serves, issue 2 and 3 not so much. It can be tough finding that balance between good story and introducing the world we are going to be visiting, but with four issues down I think overall the creative team have just about evened that out. I was looking for this issue, issue 5, to seal the deal.
The first thing I was looking for was for all the various plot threads, especially the main ‘haunted car’ central plot,...
All good things must come to an end, and with this issue our first comic book foray into the London as seen through the eyes of Ben Aaronovitch and his creative partners concludes. As you would expect, it has been a slightly uneven series, always fun and interesting but with occasional plotting and pacing issues. Issue 1 and 4 were quite strong, as memory serves, issue 2 and 3 not so much. It can be tough finding that balance between good story and introducing the world we are going to be visiting, but with four issues down I think overall the creative team have just about evened that out. I was looking for this issue, issue 5, to seal the deal.
The first thing I was looking for was for all the various plot threads, especially the main ‘haunted car’ central plot,...
- 12/14/2015
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
As we have reached issue 4 of this intriguing series, we have settled a little into more traditional plot and character development, rather than the more ‘in-your- face’ earlier chapters where the book hit the ground running with the intention of catching your eye. Now it has caught the eye, the authors are confident enough to slow the pace, and put more developmental work in. If not aware, Rivers of London: Body Work is inspired by the Rivers of London books – also by Ben Aaronovitch – and focuses on Peter Grant, a policeman assigned to the secret Metropolitan Police department that deals with supernatural crime. This current story arc takes place between books 4 and 5, so is completely in continuity.
For those that need a quick recap (although you really should go back and buy the previous three issues,...
As we have reached issue 4 of this intriguing series, we have settled a little into more traditional plot and character development, rather than the more ‘in-your- face’ earlier chapters where the book hit the ground running with the intention of catching your eye. Now it has caught the eye, the authors are confident enough to slow the pace, and put more developmental work in. If not aware, Rivers of London: Body Work is inspired by the Rivers of London books – also by Ben Aaronovitch – and focuses on Peter Grant, a policeman assigned to the secret Metropolitan Police department that deals with supernatural crime. This current story arc takes place between books 4 and 5, so is completely in continuity.
For those that need a quick recap (although you really should go back and buy the previous three issues,...
- 11/4/2015
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
For those not in the know, Rivers of London are a series of books by Ben Aaronovitch following the adventures of Peter Grant, assigned to the secret department of the Metropolitan Police in London who deal with supernatural and magical crime. Sort of Law & Order mixed with Buffy and Angel. This mini-series benefits from the fact it is co-authored by creator Aaronovitch, and is not just meant to be a minor distraction from the novels; it is in continuity, and takes place between books 4 and 5 in the series. Although new to this world, I very much like the concept and thinking behind it.
‘Body Work’ has a pretty simple case for Peter Grant to crack, though the point of this series is as much to introduce the characters and environments as it is...
For those not in the know, Rivers of London are a series of books by Ben Aaronovitch following the adventures of Peter Grant, assigned to the secret department of the Metropolitan Police in London who deal with supernatural and magical crime. Sort of Law & Order mixed with Buffy and Angel. This mini-series benefits from the fact it is co-authored by creator Aaronovitch, and is not just meant to be a minor distraction from the novels; it is in continuity, and takes place between books 4 and 5 in the series. Although new to this world, I very much like the concept and thinking behind it.
‘Body Work’ has a pretty simple case for Peter Grant to crack, though the point of this series is as much to introduce the characters and environments as it is...
- 9/29/2015
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Written by Ben Aaronovitch, Andrew Cartmel | Art by Lee Sullivan | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Paperback, 32pp
You can approach this issue, and this series, in two ways. One, like me, as a novice to the world of Peter Grant, already the star of a series of novels by Ben Aaronovitch. Or as someone already well versed in that world through the novels who wants an extra hit of Rivers of London. It is to the writers credit that the story can be followed by either demographic, and neither will be disappointed.
Rivers of London, for those not in the know, follows the adventures of Peter Grant, a policeman who works for the Metropolitan Police. What spices up this police procedural is that Peter Grant works for the secretive Met Police branch that tackles ‘magic and the supernatural’. That really is all you need to know to dive straight in,...
You can approach this issue, and this series, in two ways. One, like me, as a novice to the world of Peter Grant, already the star of a series of novels by Ben Aaronovitch. Or as someone already well versed in that world through the novels who wants an extra hit of Rivers of London. It is to the writers credit that the story can be followed by either demographic, and neither will be disappointed.
Rivers of London, for those not in the know, follows the adventures of Peter Grant, a policeman who works for the Metropolitan Police. What spices up this police procedural is that Peter Grant works for the secretive Met Police branch that tackles ‘magic and the supernatural’. That really is all you need to know to dive straight in,...
- 7/17/2015
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Christian Cawley is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
This December Titan Comics is teaming up with The Who Shop to celebrate the store’s 30th Birthday with a special Doctor Who Comics Christmas triptych cover variant! These variants will only be available to purchase at The WHo Shop. This special image featuring the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors was created by artist Lee Sullivan...
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This December Titan Comics is teaming up with The Who Shop to celebrate the store’s 30th Birthday with a special Doctor Who Comics Christmas triptych cover variant! These variants will only be available to purchase at The WHo Shop. This special image featuring the Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors was created by artist Lee Sullivan...
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- 12/1/2014
- by Christian Cawley
- Kasterborous.com
Patrick Riley is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
The man whose work you’re about to see, ladies and gents, is Doctor Who royalty! Our own Alasdair Shaw (of Doctor Who Reprint Society and In Print fame) recently conducted...
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The man whose work you’re about to see, ladies and gents, is Doctor Who royalty! Our own Alasdair Shaw (of Doctor Who Reprint Society and In Print fame) recently conducted...
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- 8/12/2013
- by Patrick Riley
- Kasterborous.com
Alasdair Shaw is a writer at Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews - All the latest Doctor Who news and reviews with our weekly podKast, features and interviews, and a long-running forum.
I first encountered Lee Sullivan’s work on the covers of Transformers UK, shortly before he started contributing work to Doctor Who Magazine. More recent fans of the series will probably...
The post Lee Sullivan and the Ginger Doctor appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
I first encountered Lee Sullivan’s work on the covers of Transformers UK, shortly before he started contributing work to Doctor Who Magazine. More recent fans of the series will probably...
The post Lee Sullivan and the Ginger Doctor appeared first on Kasterborous Doctor Who News and Reviews.
- 6/30/2013
- by Alasdair Shaw
- Kasterborous.com
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