Alas, Femforce, Superbabes, Heroine Heaven, Cauldron of Horror will no longer make the convenient rounds, perhaps dictating an end to the once fruitful runs. The problem stems from Diamond Distribution, which faces bankruptcy. The outcome will not only impact AC Comics, but a number of other companies and their issues. For now, AC's releases continue to be cancelled by specialty shops and related sources. Sad, disheartening news, indeed.
AC's all-color Femforce #204 has just hit shelves, with special emphasis on Nightveil, Stardust and Tara, who quarrel over jungle-swinging Nyoka Gordon's "hidden agenda" above and below Taragonia, not to mention the risky relocation of the cosmic creature, Rhogtarr.
However, the issue's major melee strikes when giant-sized Tara, Pantha and Cave Girl face a colossal snake of stone in a pulse-pounding cliffhanger! (As a nice, wee supplement, Ironhead McGinty recounts his entrance into a Nightveil-churned "tornado," accompanied by the oh-so-sturdy Wam Bam Wendy.)
Issue #204's contents are brought to stimulating life by Bill Black, Jeff Austin and Eric Coile, who keep the action high and the sexiness all the higher.
Purchase this outstanding issue today! (I got mine thru Comic Relief on Quakerbridge Rd, Village Commons, Lawrenceville, NJ: one's prime hub for all things superheroic.)
And get set for Femforce #205, which tosses Nightveil into a ghastly, syringe-pricking conundrum!
AC's Femforce #202 is a Nightveil extravaganza, wherein our shapely mystic engages Shimmer's Cosmic Sack to catch her powerful Cloak of Darkness.
If that sounds surreal, the strangeness doesn't end there, as evidenced by a golden giantess named Yellow Queen, who's joined by golden behemoths, one of whom, named Rhogtarr, teams with Tara and Ms. Victory.
But that's still not all. She-Cat, Black Commando, Nikki, Verden Fell and Ironhead McGinty make cameo appearances, paving the way for a chapter where Stardust transitions into a monstrous mutant. How frightful!
These fantastic ingredients come courtesy of the talented Bill Black, Andrew Hawnt, Bobby Ragland, Eric Coile, and Mark and Stephanie Heike, clinching #202 as one of Femforce's most spellbinding to date.
Be sure to purchase this breathtaking issue at your favorite comic shop or online source. I nabbed mine at Steve's Comic Relief on Quakerbridge Rd., Village Commons, Lawrenceville, NJ: the ideal hub for one's every superheroic need.
And remember, folks, Femforce #203 is now in development. That Yellow Queen cover is a real, ferocious stunner, wouldn't you say? Whoa!
A "Future Shock" seizes Femforce #201, as the slick Shimmer catapults Stormy Tempest from the far future. However, it all bounces back to 2023, where Femforce must unravel how and why Ms. Tempest landed in their headquarters.
Meanwhile, Nightveil's Cloak of Darkness is kept in Dr. Farb's lab, manifesting an angry, yellow demon. Thank goodness, Ms. Victory and Tara are there to curb the mayhem ... if they can.
As a bonus, #201 sports a snazzy, She-Cat story, "The Path You Walk Is Thorny, My Son." Now, how's that for a nifty, Wolf Man allusion? The title is by no means unmerited, for the story does feature a lycanthrope.
As one can deduce, #201's contents are quite winsome, all thanks to contributors, Mark & Stephanie Heike, Bill Black, Eric Coile and Bobby Ragland, who do a smashing job with the all-color escapades.
Purchase a copy of #201 at your favorite, comic-book shop or preferred, online source. (I got my copy at Steve's Comic Relief on Quakerbridge Road, Village Commons, Lawrenceville, NJ: a jaunty joint to satisfy any and all superheroic needs.)
And remember, Femforce #202 is lurking right around the bend with a whole new explosion of riveting action and moralistic, sex appeal.
AC's Cauldron of Horror #1 is an all-color, cryptic blast reminiscent of EC and Warren's classics, with a lurid cover that seduces as much as it scares, rendered by the dexterous Mark Heike, who also penned and illustrated each tale, with pigmented assistance from Stephanie Heike, Dave Matsuoka and Ralph Prada.
"One of These Days" features a pterodactyl-ish creature that tracks a gent across the dank moors, but for what insidious cause? Ah, that's the unsettling question!
"The Statue Got Me High" deals with an archeologist who finds herself altered in a most Medusa-induced way. Talk about stone-cold chills, particularly when matched with 50 Foot Woman attributes!
"Baby Boomer" highlights an unassuming dad who finds himself somewhere between Eraserhead and It's Alive. Responsibility has never been more monster-ized!
Cauldron's strange, nostalgic aura can't be denied. As a fan of such garish fiction, I found myself mesmerized by Mr. Heike's staunch, grim brim.
Cauldron #1 is, in fact, an extension of AC's Nightveil's Cauldron of Horror, which manifested in the '80s, and if the truth be known, fans felt that it should never have ended. This revival is, therefore, a feverish dream come true for such macabre connoisseurs (even if the Femforce host remains on hiatus from the title), with Cauldron #2 creeping upon the horizon, as it unwraps a mummy yarn by legendary filmmaker, Don Glut.)
Snatch a copy of Cauldron #1 at your favorite comic-book shop or online source. (I purchased my Cauldron copy at Steve's Comic Relief on Quakerbridge Road, Village Commons, Lawrenceville, NJ: an amazing hub for one's every imaginative need.)
AC's all-color Femforce #199 presents double-the-cover-villainy, thanks to the kinky duo, Pirate Girl and Madame Boa, signaling that our sultry superheroines, led by the towering, jungle-girl Tara Fremont, are wanted in the worst way possible!
In truth, it's the Vincent Price-homaging Vernon Fell, rough-and-tumble Ironhead McGinty and (above all) the splotchy, time-tripping Shimmerer who usher Femforce toward eradication. The statue-esque Alizarin Crimson then takes the reins from the boys, leading a vexing rogues gallery against our virtuous saviors, with good ol' Paragon and Black Commando making brawny, guest appearances.
Yep, "A Gathering of Evil" holds quite a to-die-for cast, though our marvelous team won't tolerate extinction, no matter how many baddies are hurled its way.
The story and artwork by Bill Black, Eric Coile and Mark & Stephanie Heike make this package extra-energetic, as it takes sagacious flights and revived vendettas to the highest, scintillating levels.
Be sure to purchase Femforce #199 from your favorite comic-book shop or online source. I procured mine at Steve's Comic Relief at Quakerbridge Road, Village Square, Lawrenceville, NJ: an incomparable hub for every superheroic need.
And remember, folks, Femforce #200 is right around the historic bend, and if its wraparound cover is any indication, this one's gonna be off the action-packed charts.
AC's all-color Superbabes #13 stokes the libido with a new wave of Garganta gorgeousness.
For the featured tall tale, Garganta is, quite obviously, the focus, with Ms. Victory and Roberta Strock entering aquatically and Nightveil and She-Cat guest starring. And to accompany the prime chapter, there's even an insightful glimpse into Garganta's towering past. Cool!
Creative contributors Bobby Ragland and Mark and Stephanie Heike ensure that this issue's content hits the spot with breathtaking artwork and sky-high storytelling. Yes, indeed, #13 surfaces as another winsome classic in Femforce's continuing, sexy saga.
Buy the latest Superbabes at your preferred, online source or favorite comic-book shop. (I acquired mine at Steve's Comic Relief on Quakerbridge Road, Village Commons, Lawrenceville, NJ: a satisfying spot for every superheroic need.)
And don't forget: Superbabes #14 is close at hand. From its Black Phantom/Synn/She-Cat cover, it looks like a real, 4D enchanter!
AC's Femforce #196 crashes forth with a towering mega-adventure, which commenced in #195, when Stella Stargate and Tara Fremont began a mountainous melee. Now, don't be misled: The #192 numbering is a flub, which graces all across-the-board publicity. Whoops!
The main story, "Stella By Starlight!", allows famed director Fred Olen Ray the moment to capture a by-chance, Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold sequel, though not necessarily to the gals' delight.
In addition, this issue includes a nifty Nightveil/Tara mystery called "Beware of Falling Box", in which the lovely duo uncovers a shady, R & R Technologies "green deal".
Colossal credit for these titanic tales goes to Bill Black, Eric Coile, Bobby Ragland and Mark and Stephanie Heike, who once more add just the right sum of tension and titillation to turn this all-color Femforce into another huge success.
(BTW: I grabbed my copy of #196 at Steve's Comic Relief on Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, where one can satisfy all of one's comic-book/superheroic needs.)
And don't forget, Femforce #197 is right around the bend. Looks like another winner from the above, tentacled cover. To quote good ol' Perry Como, "Hot diggity!"
