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August 30, 2026 6:40 am

The Plague #1 (Review)

Neil Raymundo August 30, 2026 No Comments

Writer: Styles Pacheco Artist: Nicky C. Lucky Devil Comics, June 2026 The Plague #1 is the first issue of a new ongoing comic book series from Canadian independent publisher Lucky Devil Comics. Created by writer Styles Pacheco in collaboration with artist and co-creator Nicky C, the series follows Diego Diaz, a low-level corporate employee who is betrayed and left for dead after uncovering a deadly conspiracy. Resurrected by dark forces, Diego returns as The Plague, determined to wage war against the forces responsible for his downfall. As is often the case with the first issue of an ongoing series, The Plague #1 is largely concerned with establishing its world, characters, and central conflict. Fortunately, it handles that job quite well. The story takes place in New Orleans in 2030 AD, a date that initially sounds comfortably futuristic until you remember that it is only a few years away. The world

The Muse (Review)

Neil Raymundo August 30, 2026 No Comments

Writer: Ryan X. MesscherArtist: Gabriel FassinaPublisher: Page XIII Comics Set against the bleak corporate landscape of Terranova City, The Muse from Page XIII Comics puts a grim science-fiction spin on the classic Faustian bargain. Written by Ryan X. Messcher, the comic follows Solomon Boone, a struggling traditional painter in June 2084 who is facing eviction while under increasing pressure to produce a masterpiece. His fortunes change when an enigmatic, machine-like woman arrives at his door with an extraordinarily disturbing offer: global fame in exchange for pieces of his own body. Naturally, Solomon accepts. What initially appears to be a relatively small Faustian sacrifice quickly develops into something far more disturbing. The mysterious figure, whom Solomon comes to regard as his “partner,” offers exactly what he needs to become a celebrated artist. The cost, however, keeps increasing. Mr Messcher smartly avoids spelling out too much about the entity or where it