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TODAY'S FEATURE - Blog #3514: Two years ago this week, (September 26th of 2009), I review blogged 'The Fearless Zombie Hunters' issue #1. At the recent 2011 San Diego Comic Con, I saw Manuel Rios Sarabia at his booth, and we got to briefly talking about the SDCC, and what had happened since I last saw him at a comic con. He gave me a copy of issue #3 which had just come out in time for sale at the SDCC. It was among a stack of comics that I have read and want to review blog here, time and space permitting, as I am not blogging every day during this month, due to a special project at a client's site. Manuel will be at the upcoming APE (Alternative Press Expo) this weekend in San Francisco, from October 1st - 2nd, at his Sadhaka Studio booth, table #607, where you can purchase this comic book, as well as other offerings from Sadhaka Studio. But first... What is this issue #3 of the comic book about? Here's a description: Writer / Creator Manuel Rios Sarabia Art Gared Campos Standard Comic The Fearless Zombie Hunters face off with the mysterious Boscarato and his undead "actors". The Fearless Zombie Hunters is a black comedy about a trio of zombie slayers led by Professor Abronsius who is joined by the incompetent and disgraceful Angel, Son of El Angel, the greatest wrestler ever in Mexican history and Candy, the sassy, sexy, feminine balance between those two complete opposites. The three of them try to rid the world of the coming zombie plague. Enjoy! The Fearless Zombie Hunters 3 TM and © Manuel Rios Sarabia. All rights reserved.." Okay... I'm going to again give you a chance to read my review blog on issue #1, from two years ago... ...Back? Okay... Here's 'My Take' on issue #3. Front Cover - I like this front cover, because it is in the format of a movie one sheet, which fits the inside story very well. However, if this was to be sold at a LCBS (Local Comic Book Shop) near you... The title of the comic book at the bottom would be hidden in most LCBS racks. Which is good that this available through online purchase. Inside Front Cover - A little too much wasted space in presenting the title once again, and a very brief 'credits' section. Having a 'what you have missed thus far' section here would have been helpful, or something to bring you, the new reader of this series up to speed... After all, this is the 3rd issue! Splash Page - There isn't one... As the first page is the 'first page' of the story. Which BTW, features black & white artwork. Interior Pages - The artwork has greatly 'improved' over the two years since the first issue! Kudos to the artist for 'growing artistically' in the two years since the first issue! The storyline is running along smoothly, until the 'last page', which appears 'to be continued', although there is nothing on the page to tell you so. What follows is another 'credits page', in that 'You have been reading 'The Fearless Zombie Hunters.... with three links to check out. But the comic book isn't done yet... there is a 'pin-up' page, and then the Inside Back Cover with yet another pin-up... But no explanations as to why, or when or what to expect the issue to come out or be about. The Back Cover is the usual 'Ka-Blam Girl' ad for the printer that prints most of the indy comics that I am given or sent to possibly review blog. So... I've listed the contents of this issue. Next are my thoughts on this comic book. I was able to follow along with the storyline, and enjoyed viewing the improved art. The black & white interior pages are fine for the genre this comic book is in. It doesn't need color to get the points across to the reader. The front cover is very stylistic, and made me want to turn the cover to start reading. The lack of telling a new reader, or one that hasn't read an issue in two years or so, about what has happened previously is not good. Neither is abruptly shutting down the storyline, and inserting another credits page and two pin-up pages. The production phase of this comic book could have used more editing in the final presentation. However, the storyline is a fine one... And even fun to read. I'm hoping that the creators can work out the production kinks, which would make this a better series to follow. I'm giving this a VERY FINE MINUS (VF-) 7.5 out of a possible 10.0 comic book grade, because of what I just mentioned in regards to the publishing aspects. The storyline itself would keep those interested in Zombie stories coming back for more...! You can see more about this comic book company at their Facebook Fan Page: Sadhaka Studio. There is also a Facebook Fan Page for The Fearless Zombie Hunters. You can buy this issue #3 direct from Indy Planet if you aren't attending the upcoming APE this weekend. My thanks to Manuel for bringing this latest issue of 'The Fearless Zombie Hunters' to my attention at the SDCC! ~Michael D Hamersky On Comics!
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