We finish up our look at manga titles with One Punch Man, and guest Scott Johnson! We review A Town Called Terror #1, Radio Spaceman #2, and Clear #1. We also have a few thoughts about upcoming television shows.
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NEWS
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HBO Max is developing a series version of "You Brought Me the Ocean," the YA graphic novel about the origins of DC's Aqualad, Variety has learned from sources. The live-action, one-hour dramedy is based on characters from DC and the graphic novel by Alex Sanchez and Jul Maroh.
Casper Live-Action Series in the Works at Peacock
A new live-action series about Casper the Friendly Ghost is in development at Peacock, Variety has learned. The potential series hails from writer and executive producer Kai Yu Wu, with UCP and DreamWorks Animation set to co-produce. The series is described as a horror/adventure show that reimagines the origin of Casper in a coming-of-age story that explores what it means to be alive.
REVIEWS
STEPHEN
A TOWN CALLED TERROR #1
Writer: Steve Niles
Artist: Szymon Kudranski
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: April 13, 2022
'A MESSAGE FROM HOME,' Part One-Henry West is brutally kidnapped in the middle of the night while his wife Julie watches, terrified. Henry awakens to the reality of his whereabouts, but Julie, with no evidence of the phantom crime, is unable to get help to search for him. A new series from the minds of cutting-edge horror creators STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night) and SZYMON KUDRANSKI (SPAWN, Punisher).
MATTHEW
RADIO SPACEMAN #2
Writer: Mike Mignola
Artist: Greg HInkel
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: April 13, 2022
The horrors at the mysterious temple escalate as Gargooom makes his presence known! Radio Spaceman and the formerly captured doctor attempt to make their escape, but an unexpected third party has emerged from the wreckage of the crash that began their adventure.
SCOTT
CLEAR #1
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Francis Manapul
Publisher: Comixology Originals
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 21, 2021 (digital)
A sci-fi mystery thrill-ride into a strange dystopian future, where a neurological internet connection is transforming reality.
DISCUSSION
ONE PUNCH MAN
Writer: ONE
Artist: Yusuke Murata
Publisher: VIZ Media
Cover Price: $6.29
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem—he just can’t seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on!
Every time a promising villain appears, Saitama beats the snot out of ’em with one punch! Can he finally find an opponent who can go toe-to-toe with him and give his life some meaning? Or is he doomed to a life of superpowered boredom?
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