another comic that I find similar would be Beautiful Darkness both in coloring style and the theme of underlying viciousness, even though the plot isn't that similar
@alsocharles16 сағат бұрын
Hey wait, in that one panel of Sam in the woods she sees an actual bear. Is this ever acknowledged in-universe, or is this more of Goofy/Pluto thing where the animals are actually just animal shaped humans?
@ComicDrops16 сағат бұрын
It’s never addressed in the series. The wild bear seems to be symbolic for Sam’s animalistic nature.
@DeadlyAlienInvader18 сағат бұрын
So this is the closest to seeing what Jeffrey Dahmer would have looked like in the Arthur Universe.
@ComicDrops17 сағат бұрын
Pretty much! 👍👍👍
@shuukenji658513 сағат бұрын
Eh I wouldn't say Jeffrey Dahmer its More or less Ted Bundy
@DeadlyAlienInvader13 сағат бұрын
@@shuukenji6585 why?
@CedarGoat21 сағат бұрын
Please cover ""Feral." It's one of my favorite comic series.
@ComicDrops18 сағат бұрын
I’ve had other people suggest I take a look at that as well. I think I might after finishing up the current books I’m reading.
@selenagarcia-gamache566Күн бұрын
This reminds me of Law and Orders episodes.
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
Yeah, I can see that in some of the scenes for sure.
@selenagarcia-gamache56622 сағат бұрын
@@ComicDrops good point.👍
@MayflowerFieldКүн бұрын
Here’s how I see it. He messed up because he disturbed and defected in HER NEST! The poor excuse was to WOO her..? THEN throws her under the bus? What did he expect would happen.
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
That’s true. No one would expect her to then team up with him!
@selenagarcia-gamache566Күн бұрын
It's supposed to be a kid stuffs!
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
?????
@selenagarcia-gamache566Күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops no offense but, this reminds me of the movie my mom watching.
@ComicDrops22 сағат бұрын
@@selenagarcia-gamache566 What movie is that?
@selenagarcia-gamache56622 сағат бұрын
@@ComicDrops y'know, Seven with Morgan Freeman or other movie with twin girls but another missing two fingers?
@Just_a_teddy_bearКүн бұрын
I'm honestly afraid that the Prequal story will demystify Samantha. I honestly find her more interesting when you don't know how or why she became a killer. Sam saying she kills to quenche the voices in her head is all the information the reader needs to know.
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
I can get on board with that. Mystery does play a large role in making a character interesting.
@CedarGoatКүн бұрын
I knew something was off about Nigel. He seem nervous to be around Sam.
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
Yeah, he did act like he was a fan boy of hers.
@johnotakumКүн бұрын
In regards to the time period, my assumpting was some time in the 80's based on the clothes folks wear, they felt very 80's to me.
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
Most definitely. I thought it had that feeling too.
@johnotakumКүн бұрын
@@ComicDrops The comic had an amazing attention to detail. Really fitting given the main characters.
@lifewithlee6298Күн бұрын
I assumed by the windbreaker design it was the 90s
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
@@lifewithlee6298 Those were popular in the 90’s; however, I remember my mom dressing me in them in the 80’s also.
@codygriffin2721Күн бұрын
I believe Franklin is Melody's late husband, both ran their butcher's business. If you look at the bottom of the headstone, you see a knife and meat cleaver.
@ornithpology9270Күн бұрын
I think Franklin Warner is Melodys husband. She said he died sometime before the story began right?
@ComicDropsКүн бұрын
Yep, you are correct!
@shepthedep58622 күн бұрын
To me this kinda read like a warning to all the kids (or just people in general) who think they connect with serial killers and can get away with murder.
@ComicDrops2 күн бұрын
That could certainly be a angle this series was taking.
@flyingteacup83692 күн бұрын
🐻
@ComicDrops2 күн бұрын
👍👍👍
@professionalloser2072 күн бұрын
Series ended too quickly. Needed a couple more issues
@ComicDrops2 күн бұрын
I would tend to agree.
@pko1663 күн бұрын
Your channel is awesome XD!
@ComicDrops3 күн бұрын
THANKS! i really appreciate you checking out my channel!
@Luke-zj6ge3 күн бұрын
3/10
@ComicDrops3 күн бұрын
Fair enough. No one is going to agree 100% of the time.
@Luke-zj6ge3 күн бұрын
Masterpiece? I don’t think so. It was okay. It honestly felt rushed & unoriginal. I enjoyed some of it but it really isn’t that good. 4/10 at most. The art is 9/10 though
@ComicDrops3 күн бұрын
I would have to agree, but fair enough. Thanks for checking out my video!
@invisi-bullexploration23743 күн бұрын
The moral of the story is: Don't play stupid games with people. You do not get to choose what you wager.
@ComicDrops3 күн бұрын
Yeah, really. 😂😂😂
@averagemodelkitbulder41603 күн бұрын
I'm gonna pull a Griffith on the bear.
@THEFANBOY4 күн бұрын
I honestly find roku to be interesting charcther and i really hope the last issue pulls off a great ending to a series. And is it still better than ninjak superkillers?
@ComicDrops3 күн бұрын
Definitely it’s better, but that is not a high bar to get over! 😂😂😂😂
@paptrisha4 күн бұрын
I feel like this comic is more then deserving of a movie or a tv series adaptation, because this was such a fun and intense read, more people should have a read of this book
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
I can agree with that. It caught me off guess for sure. It certainly was an amazing read!
@selenagarcia-gamache566Күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops speaking of Copycat killer reminds me of the movie with the actress played Alien.
@ComicDrops22 сағат бұрын
@@selenagarcia-gamache566 Which movie is that?
@selenagarcia-gamache56622 сағат бұрын
@@ComicDrops 😓 "Copycat" with the actress in "Alien" movie.
@ComicDrops5 сағат бұрын
@@selenagarcia-gamache566 Oh, gotcha. Didn’t understand what you were referring to originally.
@nl30644 күн бұрын
6:38 have to point out, Lector was introduced in Red Dragon (first adapted as Manhunter).
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
You’re correct. I realized that after making the video. I was hoping no one would notice.😂😂😂😂
@exjohnvibin70094 күн бұрын
i'd love to see an anthology series spring from this comic, given the fact of how Sam and Nigel were able to sneak around everyone so easily with so little clues left behind i wouldn't be shocked if there's more serial killers lurking about their world waiting to run into each other or just cause a bit of mayhem wherever
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
I think that’s an interesting idea. I think an anthology series about Sam’s victims in the city would be interesting also.
@exjohnvibin70094 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops I’d find the notion of someone related to one of Sam’s victims, having become a serial killer/obssessed with hunting for who killed their loved one, seeing Sam in the news or in the paper and getting suspicious would be interesting grounds to explore the consequences of what Sam has done and exploring more of her past kills over the last 40 years
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
@@exjohnvibin7009 Definitely!
@paracasso4 күн бұрын
The honesty, detail, and consistency of these reviews are truly impressive! sincerely appreciated
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
Thanks! I try to remain as objective as possible. Thank you for all the awesome work you’re doing at Valiant. Honestly, I’m looking forward to what you have in store for Shadowman the most. He’s my favorite character!
@AnansetheTrickster4 күн бұрын
Minister of Blades isn't a new character. Roku fought him in the Roku miniseries by Cullen Bunn. I think this is a rematch of that fight.
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
Oh gotcha. I read the first issue of that series, thought it was badly written and didn’t read any more issues.
@paracasso4 күн бұрын
This is correct, Marybeth is from that run as well
@Arthurmaan4 күн бұрын
From 1-10 how would you rate this comic? And also, i feel like Aj Ampadu could do a good Nightwing comic.
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
I feel like it’s a 6 out of 10.
@southpawgrammer4484 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review. This series seems a step up from the recent Ninjak series, but to your point there’s still too many convenient plot points/poorly thought out powers. It’s not compelling enough for me to buy this series, i don’t think Roku warrants more story time. I can see why Alien have used her though as it ties back to previous continuity which is obviously a strategy they’re using (a bit too heavily). Side bar, I know you’ve reviewed XO #4 but did you review XO #3?
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
Yep, I’d have to agree with you on that one. There while Ninjak and Roku thing has been done before, but I understand trying to court new readers into Valiant with resurgence. I just feel like it leaves what’s best for long time fans feeling not as important as garnering new readers. It’s a tough balance to achieve. To your other question, I was on vacation when it released, so instead of reviewing it; I just skipped it, so I wouldn’t get behind on reviewing other titles.
@southpawgrammer4484 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops I somehow missed XO 3 so have had to order it, got XO 4 but gonna wait until I’ve read both before watching your vid…the title has me worried though 😂
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
😅😅😅
@kymo63434 күн бұрын
The dark subject matter and the animals also reminds me of the "Beasts of Burden" series. Check it out if you haven't already.
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
Awesome! I’ll definitely have to check that series out. What is it about?
@kymo63434 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops It's basically about a team of dogs (and some cats) that fight supernatural horrors like witches and werewolves and other ghosts n killers. Be prepared for some tearjerkers.
@lucasmommy205 күн бұрын
Wanna me to give you… A dare… 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
????
@lucasmommy204 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops the dare is... Read Flatey Vs Blueberry Virus 4 by LuckyEmerald269. it's a deviantart comic. 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈
@lucasmommy204 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops I dare you to… ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Make a video rewiewing flatey vs the blueberry IV by a deviantART user by the name of LuckyEmerald269! 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈
@ComicDrops4 күн бұрын
@@lucasmommy20 I’ll check into it and we’ll see how it goes.
@lucasmommy204 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops upload on 20th of oct this year cus that’s my birthday
@krazykorean25255 күн бұрын
This feels ripe for adult swim or hulu as a great adult animation series
@ComicDrops5 күн бұрын
I was thinking the same thing!
@IanWisher5 күн бұрын
Read it all the other day and it's such a brilliant and chilling piece of horror!! A unique flavor of cute meeting creepy
@ComicDrops5 күн бұрын
Very true! I was caught off guard in the best ways while reading this.
@cheezemonkeyeater5 күн бұрын
This is the most messed up Teddy Bear's Picnic I've ever been to.
@ComicDrops5 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@readmorecomix6 күн бұрын
I loved beneath the trees and the prequel... I hope Patrick continues with Sam's story.
@ComicDrops5 күн бұрын
I hope so too. Although, I wonder what they could do to make it interesting still without retreading the same narrative territory.
@crocodilenaknak88096 күн бұрын
Well now that I got a good sum up of this one guess ill go and collect them. Good video and thanks for putting it together.
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
No problem! Thanks for checking it out. I think I’m going to start working on collecting the variant covers. There are some awesome ones out there!
@fuzzybuns2966 күн бұрын
I can’t wait !
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
You got that right!
@jakeovsky35876 күн бұрын
Ugh the first kill with Marvin, just so vicious I love it but also despise it
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
I think that’s the overall feeling of the entirety of the comic. We’re torn between despising what we’re seeing and enjoying it as well.
@jakeovsky35876 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops very true, there’s such a contrast and such a dark thought that even subconsciously we as humans weigh the loss of people in certain lights. The Good Samaritan death vs the old man who couldn’t confirm where he was, it’s such a powerful thought that the comic brings out
@TheFrugalVideoGamer6 күн бұрын
I highly recommend the limited run series "Welcome to Hoxford", which follows a criminally-insane prisoner, Ray Delgado, as he's transferred to a new jail with a dark secret.
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
Okay, sounds interesting. I’ll definitely check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!
@TheFrugalVideoGamer6 күн бұрын
@@ComicDrops And for a bit more content, a group did a fan-made video of the first portion of the story - some characters get dropped, though, as they didn't have any budget to go further than that, and it's surprisingly well-done given the limited resources!
@invisi-bullexploration23746 күн бұрын
Is this the PBF artist?!
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
PBF?
@trenisehogg22846 күн бұрын
First and this is convenient cause i was just thinking about Sam's past and putting together a theory on why she is the way she is today.
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
Yeah, it is definitely perfect timing. I’m excited to read it!
@rockandtoon21126 күн бұрын
I've heard that there's a prequel story in the works
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
You don’t say. There might be a video dropping soon about that….
@Fudge_bc6 күн бұрын
The scary part to me is that you'd think there'd be some sort of arc or growth, but Sam's arc is flat. She's an animal, a predator. There is no reason for her need to kill beside it being in her nature. Just like the bear in the woods, who kills when another is trespassing on her territory. They may walk on two legs, wear clothes, and sleep in beds, but they'll never stop being animals.
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
Interesting point for sure!
@flyingteacup83696 күн бұрын
🐻
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
🐻🐻🐻🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍
@girlinawolfhoodiewolf24267 күн бұрын
Loved the video only thing i wish the comic explored more was how sam viewed how her kills effect the families and lives of others. Great video 🐻
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
Thanks! I can agree with what you’re saying. That section where Sam reflects on how other families were affected by her killing was chilling and seeing her come to that realization was an interesting piece of her story for sure. Thanks for checking out my video!
@Skyescavernlibrary7 күн бұрын
Aaaargh! What a disappointment. I still have high hopes for Resurgence, though. Looks like Alien Books' Valiant is still going through some growing pains, so I'll let a few instances like this one slide for now.
@ComicDrops6 күн бұрын
You can say that again! I picked up the Ashcan for Resurgence and it looks awesome. I can definitely say that they chose the right artist. My hope is that the story doesn’t become too bloated.