Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Comics Review: JENNIFER BLOOD Volume 2 #1

JENNIFER BLOOD VOLUME 2 #1

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

STORY: Fred Van Lente
ART: Vincenzo Federici
COLORS: Dearbhla Kelly
LETTERS: Simon Bowland
EDITOR: Nate Cosby
COVER: Lucio Parrillo
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS:  Joseph Michael Linsner; Lesley Leirix; Juggeun Yoon; Lucio Parrillo; Rachel Hollon (cosplay)
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (October 2021)

Rated Teen+

Jennifer Blood created by Garth Ennis and Adriano Batista.

“Bloodlines” Chapter One: “Welcome Wagon”

Jennifer Blood is a a comic book character created by writer Garth Ennis and artist Adriano Batista.  A suburban wife and mother by day, Jennifer Blood is a ruthless vigilante by night.  Born “Jessica Blute,” she took her mother's first name, Jennifer, and created the alter ego, “Jennifer Blood, and sought revenge against her father's family for the death of her parents.  The first Jennifer Blood comic book series ran for 36 issues from 2011 to 2014.

Jennifer Blood returns from the dead in a new comic book series, Jennifer Blood Volume 2.  It is written by Fred Van Lente; drawn by Vincenzo Federici; colored by Dearbhla Kelly and lettered by Simon Bowland.  In the new series, someone is acting like Jennifer Blood, who is supposedly dead.  She was killed in prison … where she was incarcerated after killing her uncles and their cohorts.

Jennifer Blood Volume 2 #1 (“Welcome Wagon”) opens in Bountiful, Utah, population 4302.  There is, however, a steady drop in the population.  You see, Bountiful is where the U.S. Department of Justice sends the most infamous East Coast mobsters into the federal “Witness Protection Program” (WPP)  Now, someone is killing off the mobsters, one by one.  Could it be the legendary boogeyman or woman, Jennifer Blood?

In the cozy cul-de-sacs of Bountiful, Utah, a noticeable number of “normal people” have gone missing.  But the missing aren't really normal, and if Jennifer Blood has returned from the dead, is she the only one doing the killings in a town of killers?

THE LOWDOWN:  Dynamite Entertainment's marketing department recently began providing me with PDF review copies of some of their titles.  One of them is Jennifer Blood Volume 2 #1.  This is my first Jennifer Blood comic book, although I had previously heard of the series.

I like Jennifer Blood Volume 2 #1, and while the character, Jennifer Blood, might be the titular character, she isn't the only star.  Writer Fred Van Lente seems to be having fun creating a number of oddballs, weirdos, lunatics, super-felons, and murderous freaks, and, so far, they are every bit as interesting as Jennifer Blood.

The art by Vincenzo Federici fits the violence, and the colors by Dearbhla Kelly are a splash of red and blue hues that emphasize the gore.  Simon Bowland's lettering is the soundtrack of sacrifice to mob violence and bloody revenge.  Right now, though, Fred Van Lente is setting the table with platters of crazy violence.  I recommend that you, dear readers, at least give this a try.

I READS YOU RECOMMENDS:  Fans of Jennifer Blood will want to read Jennifer Blood Volume 2.

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


https://twitter.com/DynamiteComics
https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/
https://www.facebook.com/DynamiteComics/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOH4PEsl8dyZ2Tj7XUlY7w
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamite-entertainment


The text is copyright © 2021 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this blog or site for reprint and syndication rights and fees.

-----------------

Amazon wants me to inform you that the affiliate link below is a PAID AD, but I technically only get paid (eventually) if you click on the affiliate link below AND buy something(s).


Monday, October 4, 2021

BOOM! Studios Shipping from Diamond Distributors for October 6, 2021

BOOM! STUDIOS

JUN211076 ABBOTT 1973 TP $17.99
AUG210915 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #30 CVR A FRANY $3.99
AUG210916 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #30 CVR B GEORGIEV $3.99
AUG210958 MAGIC THE GATHERING (MTG) #7 CVR A KHALIDAH $4.99
AUG210959 MAGIC THE GATHERING (MTG) #7 CVR B VILLA $4.99
AUG210960 MAGIC THE GATHERING (MTG) #7 CVR C HIDDEN SPARK VAR $4.99
AUG210964 MIGHTY MORPHIN #12 CVR A LEE $3.99
AUG210965 MIGHTY MORPHIN #12 CVR B LEGACY VAR CARLINI $3.99
AUG210969 MIGHTY MORPHIN #12 CVR F FOC REVEAL VAR FERNANDEZ $3.99

--------------



Dark Horse Comics Shipping from Diamond Distributors for October 6, 2021

DARK HORSE COMICS

JUN210373 APEX LEGENDS OVERTIME #3 (OF 4) $3.99
APR210480 GANTZ OMNIBUS TP VOL 07 $24.99
AUG210335 LAST FLIGHT OUT #2 (OF 6) $3.99
AUG210330 LUCKY DEVIL #3 (OF 4) $3.99
MAY210297 TRIUMPH OF THE WIZARD KING TP BOOK THREE $12.99
APR210479 VAMPIRE HUNTER D OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 $19.99
AUG210287 WORST DUDES #5 (OF 5) (MR) $3.99

---------------


Dynamite Entertainment Shipping from Diamond Distributors for October 6, 2021

DYNAMITE

JUL210925 BARBARELLA #3 CVR J PARRILLO LTD VIRGIN $50.00
JUL210926 BARBARELLA #3 CVR K CHEW LTD VIRGIN $50.00
JUL210927 BARBARELLA #3 CVR L COHEN LTD VIRGIN $50.00
JUL210965 DIE!NAMITE LIVES #4 CVR J PARRILLO LTD VIRGIN $50.00
JUL210966 DIE!NAMITE LIVES #4 CVR K SUYDAM LTD VIRGIN $50.00
NOV200802 JAMES BOND BIG THINGS HC $24.99
AUG210653 JENNIFER BLOOD #1 CVR A PARRILLO (MR) $3.99
AUG210654 JENNIFER BLOOD #1 CVR B LINSNER (MR) $3.99
AUG210655 JENNIFER BLOOD #1 CVR C LI (MR) $3.99
AUG210656 JENNIFER BLOOD #1 CVR D YOON (MR) $3.99
AUG210657 JENNIFER BLOOD #1 CVR E COSPLAY (MR) $3.99
AUG210658 JENNIFER BLOOD #1 CVR F BLANK AUTHENTIX (MR) $3.99
FEB191197 LAST TEMPTATION LITHO SGN NEIL GAIMAN $89.99
NOV200873 RED SONJA #13 FRANK CHO LTD ED LITHO $49.99
AUG210740 RED SONJA (2021) #2 CVR A ANDOLFO $3.99
AUG210741 RED SONJA (2021) #2 CVR B ANACLETO $3.99
AUG210742 RED SONJA (2021) #2 CVR C LINSNER $3.99
AUG210743 RED SONJA (2021) #2 CVR D DURSO $3.99
AUG210744 RED SONJA (2021) #2 CVR E COSPLAY $3.99
JUL219414 RED SONJA (2021) #2 CVR N FOC BONUS LI ORIGINAL ART $3.99
JUL219415 RED SONJA (2021) #2 CVR O FOC BONUS FLEECS & FORSTNER ORIG A $3.99
JUL210914 RED SONJA BLACK WHITE RED #3 CVR I PARRILLO LTD VIRGIN $50.00
JUL210915 RED SONJA BLACK WHITE RED #3 CVR J IZAAKSE LTD VIRGIN $50.00
DEC200933 RED SONJA PRICE OF BLOOD #3 CGC GRADED SUYDAM CVR $89.99
JUL211022 VAMPIRELLA #24 CVR K PARRILLO LTD VIRGIN $50.00
SEP191212 VAMPIRELLA 50TH ANN PARRILLO LITHO VAMPIRELLA #21 (2010) CVR $49.99
SEP191209 VAMPIRELLA 50TH ANN PARRILLO LITHO VAMPIRELLA #30 (2010) CVR $49.99
OCT191230 VAMPIRELLA PARILLO 50TH ANN LITHO $49.99

-------


IDW Publishing Shipping from Diamond Distributors for October 6, 2021

IDW PUBLISHING

JAN210444 MARVEL ACTION ORIGINS #4 (OF 5) CVR A SOUVANNY $4.99
JAN210445 MARVEL ACTION ORIGINS #4 (OF 5) CVR B SOUVANNY $4.99
MAY210462 STAR TREK YEAR FIVE #25 CVR A STEPHEN THOMPSON $4.99
AUG210562 STAR WARS ADV GHOST VADERS CASTLE #3 (OF 5) CVR A FRANCAVILL $3.99
AUG210563 STAR WARS ADV GHOST VADERS CASTLE #3 (OF 5) CVR B CHARM $3.99
APR210661 STAR WARS ADVENTURES SMUGGLERS RUN TP $9.99
AUG210572 STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES #9 CVR A TOLIBAO $3.99

-------------------


Image Comics Shipping from Diamond Distributors for October 6, 2021

IMAGE COMICS

AUG210146 ASCENDER TP VOL 04 (MR) $12.99
JUN219179 ECHOLANDS #1 2ND PTG CVR A WILLIAMS III (MR) $4.99
AUG210231 FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #16 $3.99
AUG210235 HEY KIDS COMICS VOL 02 PROPHETS & LOSS #6 (OF 6) (MR) $3.99
AUG210167 INKBLOT TP VOL 02 $16.99
AUG210251 ME YOU LOVE IN THE DARK #3 (OF 5) (MR) $3.99
JUL210111 NOCTERRA TP VOL 01 FULL THROTTLE DARK (MR) $9.99
AUG210041 RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE #1 CVR A ARAUJO & OHALLORAN ( $3.99
JUL219439 RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE #1 CVR B BENGAL (MR) $3.99
JUL219440 RIGHTEOUS THIRST FOR VENGEANCE #1 CVR C DALRYMPLE (MR) $3.99
JUL210117 SILVER COIN TP VOL 01 (MR) $16.99
JUL210133 ULTRAMEGA BY JAMES HARREN TP (MR) $19.99
AUG210051 WALKING DEAD DLX #24 CVR A FINCH & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
AUG210052 WALKING DEAD DLX #24 CVR B MOORE & MCCAIG (MR) $3.99
AUG210053 WALKING DEAD DLX #24 CVR C TEDESCO (MR) $3.99
JUL219297 WALKING DEAD DLX #24 CVR D COMIC SHOPS VAR (MR) $3.99

--------


Marvel Comics Shipping from Diamond Distributors for October 6, 2021

MARVEL COMICS

AUG211028 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 $5.99
AUG211038 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 COELLO STORMBREAKERS VAR $5.99
AUG211029 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 GLEASON WEBHEAD VAR $5.99
AUG211033 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 INHYUK LEE VAR $5.99
AUG211037 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 JUSKO MARVEL MASTERPIECES VAR $5.99
AUG211034 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 OGLE VAR $5.99
AUG211031 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 RON LIM VAR $5.99
AUG211032 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #75 YOUNG VAR $5.99
AUG211191 AVENGERS TECH-ON #3 (OF 6) $3.99
AUG211192 AVENGERS TECH-ON #3 (OF 6) MOMOKO VAR $3.99
AUG211195 CAPTAIN MARVEL #33 $3.99
AUG211197 CAPTAIN MARVEL #33 JUSKO MARVEL MASTERPIECES VAR $3.99
AUG211196 CAPTAIN MARVEL #33 PAREL TEASER VAR $3.99
AUG211210 CHAMPIONS #10 $3.99
AUG211069 DARK AGES #2 (OF 6) $3.99
AUG211070 DARK AGES #2 (OF 6) HETRICK VAR $3.99
JUL210548 DARKHOLD ALPHA #1 (RES) $4.99
JUL210550 DARKHOLD ALPHA #1 SMALLWOOD VAR (RES) $4.99
AUG211128 DEADPOOL BLACK WHITE BLOOD #3 (OF 4) $4.99
AUG211129 DEADPOOL BLACK WHITE BLOOD #3 (OF 4) LARROCA VAR $4.99
AUG211219 DEFENDERS #3 (OF 5) $3.99
AUG211221 DEFENDERS #3 (OF 5) JUSKO MARVEL MASTERPIECES VAR $3.99
AUG211220 DEFENDERS #3 (OF 5) NOWLAN VAR $3.99
AUG211136 ETERNALS CELESTIA #1 $3.99
AUG211137 ETERNALS CELESTIA #1 BLAKE VAR $3.99
AUG211138 ETERNALS CELESTIA #1 LIEFELD DEADPOOL 30TH VAR $3.99
AUG211170 EXCALIBUR #24 $3.99
AUG211171 EXCALIBUR #24 GONZALES VAR $3.99
AUG211172 EXCALIBUR #24 JUSKO MARVEL MASTERPIECES VAR $3.99
AUG211150 HELLIONS #16 $3.99
AUG211152 HELLIONS #16 JUSKO MARVEL MASTERPIECES VAR $3.99
AUG211151 HELLIONS #16 NAUCK VAR $3.99
AUG211160 NEW MUTANTS #22 $3.99
AUG211161 NEW MUTANTS #22 LOPEZ VAR $3.99
AUG211217 SAVAGE AVENGERS #25 $3.99
AUG211218 SAVAGE AVENGERS #25 SMITH VAR $3.99

------------------