Written by Monty Nero | Art by Mike Dowling | Published by Titan Comics | Format: Hardcover, 192pp
Fantasy comics can take you anywhere they choose to. Many like to keep you in a realm that has a touch of realism while some take you to other planets where anything is possible. Death Sentence: Volume 1 is something of a battering ram to the senses, taking the serious subject of a fatal sexually transmitted disease and turning it into a tale of super powers and redemption where the crazy is turned up to eleven.
When people catch the G+ virus they are given six months to live. This is the bad news that Verity, Weasel and Monty find themselves receiving when they test positive. Verity the frustrated artist, Weasel the struggling guitarist and Monty the rogue media icon all feel they have wasted their lives and when they feel the finality of the...
Fantasy comics can take you anywhere they choose to. Many like to keep you in a realm that has a touch of realism while some take you to other planets where anything is possible. Death Sentence: Volume 1 is something of a battering ram to the senses, taking the serious subject of a fatal sexually transmitted disease and turning it into a tale of super powers and redemption where the crazy is turned up to eleven.
When people catch the G+ virus they are given six months to live. This is the bad news that Verity, Weasel and Monty find themselves receiving when they test positive. Verity the frustrated artist, Weasel the struggling guitarist and Monty the rogue media icon all feel they have wasted their lives and when they feel the finality of the...
- 7/8/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
This week sees the London Film & Comic Con, Ya Lit Fest, a Mike Dowling and Monty Nero signing and the launch party of The Art of Neil Gaiman.
Mike Dowling and Monty Nero will be signing the collection of Death Sentence on Wednesday, July 9.
The pair will be at Forbidden Planet's London Megastore from 6-7pm to celebrate their Titan Comics book.
Hayley Campbell will be launching her new book The Art of Neil Gaiman at Gosh! Comics on Friday, July 11 from 7-9pm.
The Ilex Press book explores the Sandman creator's career with never before seen sketches and material from Gaiman's personal collection.
The London Film & Comic Con will be held from July 11-13 at Earls Court 2.
Guests will include Bryan Talbot, Erik Larsen, David Hine, Dave Gibbons, Carrie Fisher, Dave Prowse, Lena Headey, Colin Baker, Dan Abnett and Stan Lee in his last official appearance in Europe.
Mike Dowling and Monty Nero will be signing the collection of Death Sentence on Wednesday, July 9.
The pair will be at Forbidden Planet's London Megastore from 6-7pm to celebrate their Titan Comics book.
Hayley Campbell will be launching her new book The Art of Neil Gaiman at Gosh! Comics on Friday, July 11 from 7-9pm.
The Ilex Press book explores the Sandman creator's career with never before seen sketches and material from Gaiman's personal collection.
The London Film & Comic Con will be held from July 11-13 at Earls Court 2.
Guests will include Bryan Talbot, Erik Larsen, David Hine, Dave Gibbons, Carrie Fisher, Dave Prowse, Lena Headey, Colin Baker, Dan Abnett and Stan Lee in his last official appearance in Europe.
- 7/8/2014
- Digital Spy
So Infinity (w. Jonathan Hickman a. Jim Cheung, Dustin Weaver) concluded what’s been an interesting if not exactly mind-blowing run. The Avengers return to earth to sort out Thanos and his nasty mates, Maximus of the Inhumans cracks wise and saves the world and Rocket Raccoon makes an all-too brief (like, one panel appearance). The main point of the event seems to have been to launch the Inhumanity series – which to be fair, does look kind of interesting – but beyond that, I’m not sure what we’ve learnt. None of the characters seem to have radically changed from what I, as a pretty casual Marvel reader, understand to be their default personality setting to be. What happens to Thanos (and I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that yes, something happens to the primary antagonist in the last issue of a comic book series) is cool,...
- 12/8/2013
- by Jack Kirby
- Nerdly
With issue 1 of Death Sentence, Monty Nero and Mike Dowling introduced us to the G+ Virus, a sexually transmitted disease where the trade off for the super human abilities it grants you is a shortened life span. Six months to be precise. While most books would see this as a jumping off point to explore the effects of the powers on the entire world, Death Sentence plays it smaller, instead focusing on the main characters personal worlds. The characters are the draw of the book, and that line of thinking continues into issue 2. The story progresses organically according to these characters personalities. Only one issue may have gone by, but such is the strength of Nero’s writing that you feel you know them inside and out, feel sympathy for them almost immediately. There are books from Marvel and DC in publication for years that have characters I don’t...
- 6/26/2013
- by Tom White
- Obsessed with Film
Coming in October from Titan Comics, Death Sentence presents a very unique question: What would you do with super powers, and six months to live. Thanks to the terrifying G+ virus, this is exactly what happens to three very different characters: every-girl Verity, struggling musician Weasel, and media personality Monty.
I was able to sit down with writer Monty Nero to talk about everything from where the idea came from, the versatility of the series’ central idea, and what the future holds fro the story after the initial six issues.
First off, well done on a fantastic first issue. What was the genesis of the idea?
Mn: Thanks man! It was all happened when my wife was three months pregnant. Everyone kept telling us that our life would basically be over as we’d known it. So it felt like I only had six months to do something creative. The...
I was able to sit down with writer Monty Nero to talk about everything from where the idea came from, the versatility of the series’ central idea, and what the future holds fro the story after the initial six issues.
First off, well done on a fantastic first issue. What was the genesis of the idea?
Mn: Thanks man! It was all happened when my wife was three months pregnant. Everyone kept telling us that our life would basically be over as we’d known it. So it felt like I only had six months to do something creative. The...
- 6/5/2013
- by Tom White
- Obsessed with Film
Razorjack, John Higgins, Titan Comics
John Higgins was the colourist on such well-regarded titles as Watchmen and The Killing Joke and series such as Hellblazer and Judge Dredd, as he keenly informs us on the kind of egotistical introduction to Razorjack, a book he has written, pencilled and coloured all by himself. Razorjack is some kind of nude alien demon woman from a dimension beyond our ken. For similarly vague reasons, she wants to come to earth and get all up in humankind’s grill. I guess that’s what creatures what are evil do. Standing in her way are the cops Frames and Ross.
This first volume was pretty wacky and not really in a good way. The story was not very coherent and I didn’t really care about the characters. And I mean, you’ve got to like at least one of those two things to like any work of fiction.
John Higgins was the colourist on such well-regarded titles as Watchmen and The Killing Joke and series such as Hellblazer and Judge Dredd, as he keenly informs us on the kind of egotistical introduction to Razorjack, a book he has written, pencilled and coloured all by himself. Razorjack is some kind of nude alien demon woman from a dimension beyond our ken. For similarly vague reasons, she wants to come to earth and get all up in humankind’s grill. I guess that’s what creatures what are evil do. Standing in her way are the cops Frames and Ross.
This first volume was pretty wacky and not really in a good way. The story was not very coherent and I didn’t really care about the characters. And I mean, you’ve got to like at least one of those two things to like any work of fiction.
- 6/5/2013
- by Jack Kirby
- Nerdly
Lab accident. Genetic manipulation. Radiation. These are the usual methods one gets super powers in comic books. But now, thanks to Monty Nero and Mike Dowling’s Death Sentence, we have something a bit different: powers by way of sexually transmitted diseases. In the world of Death Sentence, the G+ Virus is a terrifying new Std, one that grants those who contract it super powers and six months to live. So what do you do with unlimited power and a very specific expiration date? This is the question asked of three very different people: graphic designer Verity, failing indie guitarist Weasel, and manipulative media personality Monty.
Originally printed in bite sized chunks as part of Mark Millar’s CLiNT magazine, the story works better in a 23 page format. As first issues go, it sets up the world rather nicely. The first page gives us a medical dictionary definition of the G+ Virus,...
Originally printed in bite sized chunks as part of Mark Millar’s CLiNT magazine, the story works better in a 23 page format. As first issues go, it sets up the world rather nicely. The first page gives us a medical dictionary definition of the G+ Virus,...
- 5/28/2013
- by Tom White
- Obsessed with Film
Titan Publishing has announced a comic book initiative that aims to provide a platform for fresh talent and ideas.
The company, which has been a purveyor of comics, graphic novels, fiction and licensed publishing for over 30 years, has launched Titan Comics.
The aim is "to offer readers the best new stories from new and established comics creators - and offering those creators a great deal to bring their stories to a worldwide audience."
From editorial to design, Titan Comics will help creators shape their ideas into the best comics possible, while they retain full rights over their creations and intellectual property.
The imprint launches in July 2013 with two creator-owned miniseries and four brand-new collections, with a new series beginning each month afterwards.
These include the debut of Chronos Commandos: Dawn Patrol by writer/artist Stuart Jennett (Marvel UK); newly coloured Numbercruncher by X-Men: Legacy writer Si Spurrier and 2000Ad artist P.
The company, which has been a purveyor of comics, graphic novels, fiction and licensed publishing for over 30 years, has launched Titan Comics.
The aim is "to offer readers the best new stories from new and established comics creators - and offering those creators a great deal to bring their stories to a worldwide audience."
From editorial to design, Titan Comics will help creators shape their ideas into the best comics possible, while they retain full rights over their creations and intellectual property.
The imprint launches in July 2013 with two creator-owned miniseries and four brand-new collections, with a new series beginning each month afterwards.
These include the debut of Chronos Commandos: Dawn Patrol by writer/artist Stuart Jennett (Marvel UK); newly coloured Numbercruncher by X-Men: Legacy writer Si Spurrier and 2000Ad artist P.
- 1/15/2013
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
CLiNT magazine has been rebranded and will be known as Mark Millar's CLiNT going forward. The change comes into effect with the publication's September issue, in which the serialisation of Montynero and Mike Dowling's Death Sentence will continue to serve as a main feature. Death Sentence is an independent comic telling the story of three Londoners granted superpowers by a sexually-transmitted (more)...
- 8/15/2012
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Creator: Mark Millar
Publisher: Titan Magazines
CLiNT is the comics magazine from Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar and leading entertainment publisher Titan Magazines, showcasing brand new comics and the cream of the creator-owned crop alongside news exclusives from the world of comics and film, and features and interviews with the hottest artists, writers and actors.
Comic book fans who adore writer/creator Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) are in for a treat. Today issue 2.1 of Millar’s comic book magazine, CLiNT,hit newstands and it features 100 pages of news, interviews, and sneak peaks related to some of the most anticipated creator-owned projects on the horizon. The previews are particularly exciting; two of my favorites were Death Sentence by new-comer Montynero and Millar’s own Supercrooks.
Death Sentence features art by Mike Dowling and follows a group of people who contract a terminal Std that kills them within 6 months. The kicker is that...
Publisher: Titan Magazines
CLiNT is the comics magazine from Kick-Ass creator Mark Millar and leading entertainment publisher Titan Magazines, showcasing brand new comics and the cream of the creator-owned crop alongside news exclusives from the world of comics and film, and features and interviews with the hottest artists, writers and actors.
Comic book fans who adore writer/creator Mark Millar (Kick-Ass, Wanted) are in for a treat. Today issue 2.1 of Millar’s comic book magazine, CLiNT,hit newstands and it features 100 pages of news, interviews, and sneak peaks related to some of the most anticipated creator-owned projects on the horizon. The previews are particularly exciting; two of my favorites were Death Sentence by new-comer Montynero and Millar’s own Supercrooks.
Death Sentence features art by Mike Dowling and follows a group of people who contract a terminal Std that kills them within 6 months. The kicker is that...
- 5/24/2012
- by Brandon Johnston
- ScifiMafia
Kick-ass creator Mark Millar's 100-page comics magazine CLiNT is being retooled with the upcoming launch of a new volume.
Now available to order, Clint 2.1 hits stores on May 9 (USA) and May 10 (UK) and promises four new stories as well as a revamped look and logo. A 'Vote CLiNT' video promo is featured below.
Millar said: "It's always been important to me that there's a reason to pick up the mag even if you've got no interest in my stuff.
"Aside from the great comics we've run like Turf, Rex Royd and Who Is Jake Ellis?, our features and interviews have gone from zero to hero and we're firing on all cylinders.
"If you were turned off by the sub-lads mag stuff we dabbled with at the beginning, then you'll be exhilarated to hear that that's all been broomed. We've found our voice and we're happy to shout it from the rooftops.
Now available to order, Clint 2.1 hits stores on May 9 (USA) and May 10 (UK) and promises four new stories as well as a revamped look and logo. A 'Vote CLiNT' video promo is featured below.
Millar said: "It's always been important to me that there's a reason to pick up the mag even if you've got no interest in my stuff.
"Aside from the great comics we've run like Turf, Rex Royd and Who Is Jake Ellis?, our features and interviews have gone from zero to hero and we're firing on all cylinders.
"If you were turned off by the sub-lads mag stuff we dabbled with at the beginning, then you'll be exhilarated to hear that that's all been broomed. We've found our voice and we're happy to shout it from the rooftops.
- 3/7/2012
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
Mark Millar has announced that he is rebooting his CLiNT anthology in May. The comics publication will relaunch with issue #2.1 that month, debuting four new strips. Millar's own Supercrooks and The Secret Service will begin their serialisation, alongside Monty Nero and Mike Dowling's Death Sentence, and Frankie Boyle's Rex Royd. "With brand new strips and a great new look, this fresh new look at the CLiNT format is perfect for new, old and lapsed readers alike. If you gave it a miss first time around, you've been missing out," (more)...
- 2/28/2012
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
Death Sentence has been acquired by Mark Millar for serialisation in his CLiNT anthology. The independent comic, created by writer Montynero and artist Mike Dowling, tells the story of three Londoners granted superpowers and six months to live by a sexually-transmitted virus. "Death Sentence has it all - a great high concept, engaging characters, fantastic art and gripping writing. Montynero has a spectacular career ahead of him - and Mike Dowling's (more)...
- 12/16/2011
- by By Mark Langshaw
- Digital Spy
As Comic fans will know, Kick-Ass writer Mark Millar and Watchmen artist Dave Gibbons will unveil their mysterious new title The Secret Service in February next year - with director Matthew Vaughn already developing a feature film adaptation.
It's been confirmed that more clues about the comic will be revealed in this week's latest edition of Millar's CLiNT magazine, which will now be released in the Us at the same time as in the UK.
Announcing the move to simultaneous publication, editorial manager Andrew James said: "It's a pleasure to finally launch each issue of CLiNT at the same time on both sides of the Atlantic. CLiNT is one of the most exciting and best value collections of comics in the world, and nobody should have to wait for it!"
Issue 12 of the 100-page mag - which hits stores and newsstands tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23, 2011) in the Us, and Thursday (November...
It's been confirmed that more clues about the comic will be revealed in this week's latest edition of Millar's CLiNT magazine, which will now be released in the Us at the same time as in the UK.
Announcing the move to simultaneous publication, editorial manager Andrew James said: "It's a pleasure to finally launch each issue of CLiNT at the same time on both sides of the Atlantic. CLiNT is one of the most exciting and best value collections of comics in the world, and nobody should have to wait for it!"
Issue 12 of the 100-page mag - which hits stores and newsstands tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23, 2011) in the Us, and Thursday (November...
- 11/22/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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