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Ryan Balkam
- Sep 4, 2019
- 2 min
Crashing Weddings and Taking Names (Going to the Chapel #1 Review)
GOING TO THE CHAPEL #1 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Gavin Guidry Colorist: Liz Kramer Letterer: Ariana Maher with Colin Bell Publisher: Action Lab Rating: 9/10 OK, first off let me say that I absolutely love David Pepose's writing, so when I heard he was following up SPENCER & LOCKE 2 (a personal favorite) I knew I had to check it out. Just like most of the articles you'll read about the book, it's hailed as a "rom-com meets action flick". The perfect blend of films such as "
The Comic Lounge Team
- Sep 3, 2019
- 7 min
The Comic Lounge Picks of the Week (9/4)
Here they are guys!!! The picks for this week. Don't miss out on all of these exciting new and continuing series. RYAN'S PICKS EVERYTHING #1 Ok I'll admit the initial reason I wanted to check this book out, was the fact that it was part of the Berger's Books imprint at Dark Horse. Everything that has come out from them has been critically acclaimed. Now I know why. I won't get to much in to the details, I'll leave my review for that, but I will say that this is without a doub
Ryan Balkam
- Sep 2, 2019
- 8 min
David Pepose Takes Us to the Chapel
David Pepose is doing it again, mashing up two different genres and delivering yet another unique and refreshing series, GOING TO THE CHAPEL. I've been following his work since Vol.1 of SPENCER & LOCKE, and I become more of a fan with each passing project. This time he mashes up rom-coms and action films to bring us a story full of heart and humor. If you haven't checked out his work, then this is the perfect time to jump on board. He brings not only a unique premise with eve
Ryan Balkam
- Jul 3, 2019
- 3 min
Spencer and Locke 2 #4 (Review): All Good Things Must Come To An End
SPENCER AND LOCKE 2 #4 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jorge Santiago Jr. Colorist: Jasen Smith Letterer: Colin Bell Publisher: Action Lab Comics 9/10 Alright guys, this is it! We've reached the conclusion to this harrowing tale of a man trying to get his life back together while defeating a nefarious villain. This series is not just a worthy successor to the first volume, but expands on the outstanding premise and delivers in every way. In a day when most sequels don't always l
Ryan Balkam
- Jun 12, 2019
- 3 min
Spencer and Locke 2 #3 (Review): A New Hero Emerges
SPENCER AND LOCKE 2 #3 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jorge Santiago Jr. Colors: Jasen Smith Letterer: Colin Bell Publisher: Action Lab Comics 9/10 Ok guys here's a brief recap to catch you up on what's happened so far. Locke has been under investigation due to the events of Vol. 1 (which you guys should read if you haven't already). While at court, Roach Riley attacks the building and begins his attack on the city. Of course our heroes, Spencer and Locke go after him, but our
Ryan Balkam
- May 29, 2019
- 2 min
Spencer and Locke #2 (Review): Things Are Heating Up
SPENCER AND LOCKE 2 #2 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jorge Santiago Jr. Colorist: Jasen Smith Letterer: Colin Bell Publisher: Action Lab Comics 9/10 SPOILERS AHEAD WOW! This issue proves once again, why SPENCER AND LOCKE 2 is one of the most innovative, clever and entertaining comic books being published today. Pepose and Santiago have built up the tension in this issue and put our beloved characters in one f***ed up situation. I have never been more terrified to see what's co
Ryan Balkam
- May 2, 2019
- 2 min
Spencer & Locke 2 #1(Review): Our Heroes Deal With A Roach Problem
SPENCER AND LOCKE 2 #1 Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jorge Santiago Jr. Colorist: Jasen Smith Letterer: Colin Bell Publisher: Action Lab Comics 9/10 Everyone's favorite detectives are back, Spencer and Locke. Detective Locke is a damaged guy that partners up with his imaginary friend Spencer, who happens to be a 7ft. tall panther. If you haven't read the first volume of this unbelievable series, stop reading right now. Seriously, go buy the first volume, then come back here an
Ryan Balkam
- Mar 26, 2019
- 13 min
David Pepose and Jorge Santiago Jr. Talk SPENCER & LOCKE 2
In April 2017, comic fans were treated to one of the most interesting and entertaining new comic books in years. SPENCER & LOCKE, by David Pepose (writer), Jorge Santiago Jr. (artist), Jasen Smith (colorist) and Colin Bell (letterer), was dark, action packed and at times funny. More importantly it was unexpectedly one of my favorite new titles immediately. Mashing up CALVIN AND HOBBES with a SIN CITY vibe, was genius. On the surface you may think, "How could this work?". Well
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