BROTHER BONES RETURNS IN RON FORTIER'S CITY OF LOST SOULS!!!

A Brother Bones adventure reminds me of nice chunk of chocolate: dark and moody in appearance, but in taste, exquisitely sweet. This has never been more the case than in Ron Fortier's latest offering, "City of Lost Souls": a series of interlocking episodes that spice up the Undead Avenger's already delicious legacy. 

A large sum of the atmospheric flavor stems from the skull-faced crusader's stomping ground, Depression-era Cape Noire: the offbeat ingredients of which would give even the intemperate Gotham City a spirited run. Much the same can be said of Brother Bone's bizarre and divergent adversaries.  

In the case of "City of Lost Souls", we have Doctor Satan, a juicy homage to the mysterious, movie-serial titan of terror. He's abetted by the Bela Lugosi-based, Synthetic Man manufacturer, Professor Bugosi and his henchman, the Rondo Hatton-inspired, Waldo Danzinger: stand-outs among Fortier's rogue's gallery for reasons that any seasoned, horror fan would know. They're complemented by Harry Beest, who possesses the same percipient verve as DC's Gorilla Grodd and so many of those legendary "Planet of the Apes" antagonists. And for a little, alluring scintillation, we're treated to the sexy, parasitic Sister Blood and the beautiful Alexis Wyld, who was once the apple of Beest's eye and now desires the Undead Avenger's head. 

This eccentric blend delivers quality creeps with every page turn, with the participants being consistently classy and sophisticated in their rottenness: each molded in the tradition of those endearing villains we've met in good ol' chapter plays and B films.

Marvelous, brooding illustrations by Rob Davis bridge the exciting ensemble and accentuate its brimming weirdness; Michael Stribling delivers one helluva Satanic cover. As with all Airship 27 products, this is an outstanding package from front to back, from start to finish. 

By the time I flipped to the final page and ruminated upon this entry's intriguing intricacies, I grew wracked by a bittersweet craving: fulfilled, yes, but hungry for another nibble. The best I can do is reread (re-taste) the well-worded layers, and of course, await the Radio Archives audio edition. In any event, I'm grateful to Fortier for allowing his supernatural protagonist to prevail. The appetizing "City of Lost Souls" has proven the ideal way to achieve that oh-so-essential goal. 

"City of Lost Souls" is available for purchase in Kindle and paperback at ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1946183369/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521917491&sr=8-1&keywords=brother+bones%3A+city+of+lost+souls.

GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT #3 BLASTS FORTH!!!

GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT #3 swings onto the scene with the second part of the "Final Phase" story line. 

As the Black Bat combats mutant horrors in New York City (including a rampaging, rat colony to exceed Renfield's wildest dreams), Ki-Gor and his lady, Helene, assist Domino Lady and the Phantom Detective to gather a jungle-moss antidote that will halt the weird plague. The question is: Will their courageous efforts pay off in time?  

GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT #3's intermingling of flamboyant characters is unrivaled. In fact, many a superhero team-up movie could take a few pointers from GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT, thanks to crackerjack writer Ron Fortier's movie-serial know-how, and boy, is it ever in top form in #3. To boot, Silvestre Szilagyi's artwork is again nothing short of divine, as is Michael Stribling's brooding cover.

You can order copies of GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT through Moonstone Books at...http://www.moonstonebooks.com/shop/. You're guaranteed excitement galore!!! 

GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT #2: THRILLS AND CHILLS AWAIT!!!

GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT #2 is now available from Moonstone, featuring a powerful first-part story from Ron Fortier and Aaron Shaps, with spectacular artwork by Silvestre Szilagyi and a stirring cover by Michael Stribling!!!

This installment teams the mysterious Black Bat with the dashing Phantom Detective; the gorgeous Domino Lady; the high-flying Night Hawk; and the analytical Professor I.V. Frost, who face a monstrous virus unleashed by the diabolical organization, the Black Sun.

What enfolds is not only fast-paced, but beyond frightening, with our heroes tackling mutants that rival even the weirdest of H.G. Wells!!!

If you fancy horror and sci-fi with loads of movie-serial action, leap into the first phase of this rousing thriller. Copies are available at your local comic shop or order now from Moonstone Books at...http://www.moonstonebooks.com/shop/. 

GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT: NOW IN CIRCULATION!!!

Moonstone’s latest release of Ron Fortier and Eric Esquivel’s GUNS OF THE BLACK BAT: LAIR OF THE BAT might be the best to rise among this year's superhero team-ups. It invokes not only “Watchmen’”s “Minutemen”, but the rambunctious zeal of those exciting movie-serials of the decades past.

The brooding Black Bat is ultimately at the adventure's hub, but Airboy; the Golden Amazon; and the Skull also figure into the action, uncovering a link between Nazis and invaders from outer space. 

At first, the heroic crossover features a tinge of wariness among its members, but once they get to know one another (thanks to Black Bat's well intended coercion), they flow in merry unison: a refreshing turn in contrast to many recent, superhero team-ups, where hostility sadly prevails among the good guys.

Not only is Fortier and Esquivel’s story engaging (with snappy dialogue which fits its time frame to a tee), but Paul Delacroix’s artwork is beyond splendid, presenting each character with dynamic relish. (I must confess, I became instantly smitten with Golden Goddess’ statuesque curves.) Also, Michael Stribling's dynamic cover captures the best of old-time, movie-palace posters.

Get your copy LAIR OF THE BAT today at your local comic shop or through Moonstone Publishing: http://www.moonstonebooks.com/shop/.

I’ve no doubt you’ll be as thrilled with this installment as I am. Can’t wait for Issue #2!!!