Sci-Fi Sunday

So, I have decided to dedicate Sunday to the wonderful world of science fiction.  Today, I am going to focus on two new comic books from Image comics titled Trees and Bitch Planet.

Ten years after they landed. All over the world. And they did nothing, standing on the surface of the Earth like trees, exerting their silent pressure on the world, as if there were no-one here and nothing under foot. Ten years since we learned that there is intelligent life in the universe, but that they did not recognize us as intelligent or alive. Beginning a new science fiction graphic novel by WARREN ELLIS and JASON HOWARD.

I recently read Trees #1 -3 and I'll say I'm intrigued.  This story could be pretty good. I feel that the first three issues were a little jumpy.  You travel across the globe and weave in and out of different storylines.  Ten years after the aliens have landed and humanity has adapted differently to the "Trees" in various parts of the world.  Some are barricaded in a new city, others are running from the pacification police.  I am interested to see where this book is going. It seems to focus on the humans a lot and not so much about the aliens.  They're just in the background at least for now.  I love the way the trees look.  They stand out in the landscape and I really want to see who is inside.  So, if you enjoy comics and are looking for a new science fiction book to and to your pull list, make sure to add Trees. 

Now, let me move on to a title I am suuppperrr excited about: Bitch Planet by Kelly Sue DeConnick (Pretty Deadly, Captain Marvel) and Valentine De Landro (X-Factor).  Image Comics wrote in an article on their website that DeConnick and De Landro "are bringing the Women in Prison trope to outer space in BITCH PLANET.  Sure to be a campy, kick-ass adventure, BITCH PLANET is the story of five leading ladies ready to bust out of their prison cells".  (check out the whole article here). Um, YES PLEASE! This is what I love about comics.  You can tell so many stories and sometimes you get really weird stuff like Bitch Planet.  Sometimes I think the comic book gods do hear my prayers.  I haven't heard any more news on this title, but I'll keep everyone updated.  It is supposed to come out in 2014 so hopefully we will start seeing some cover art soon and a few previews.

Pretty Deadly Vol 1: The Shrike Review

Title: Pretty Deadly Volume 1: The Shrike

Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnick

Illustrator: Emma Rios

Publisher: Image Comics

Collects PRETTY DEADLY #1-5! KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (Avengers Assemble, Captain Marvel) and EMMA RÍOS (Dr. Strange, Osborn) present the collected opening arc of their surprise-hit series that marries the magical realism of Sandman with the western brutality of Preacher. Death's daughter rides the wind on a horse made of smoke and her face bears the skull marks of her father. Her origin story is a tale of retribution as beautifully lush as it is unflinchingly savage.

I have so many emotions about this book.  It is so different than any other comic I have ever read.  This is the type of comic book that could be read in a college writing course.  It is pretty hard to describe this book.  It's part western, part fable, part myth.  The art by Emma Rios is amazing and I love that there is so much to look at on each page.  I've read this book about three times since I first bought it.  Each time I read it I feel like I understand the story more.  I don't want to be all up this book's ass, but I can't help it.  Kelly Sue Deconnick has outdone herself with this one and I can't wait to see where it goes.  Ginny is my absolutely favorite character.  I love the look of her and her story.  I can't wait to cosplay as her.  Just see the images below.  What a badass. 

The only thing I have to say about this book, and it's not a negative, is that this story felt like a complete story.  If this book ended with the first volume I would be fine with that because the ending felt complete.  However, I'm happy that the series is going to keep going and I look forward to seeing what other stories this team will come up with.  If you haven't added Pretty Deadly to your pull list yet then head to your local comic book store, buy the first volume, and then add it to your pull list.  You won't want to miss it.


And where can I buy some original artwork for this story? I will happily throw money at Emma Rios for a chance to get some of this amazing art.


Rating 10/10