written by Ed Lavalee
illustrated by Grand Bond
published by Archaia
Studios Press
ISBN-10: 1932386599
ISBN-13: 978-1932386592
reviewed by Cellblock
02.20.2009
The hardcover graphic
novel put out by Archaia Studios Press is a bold and
twisted angle on a popular American legend.
The inking and color palette are nothing short of phenomenal. I must say that I am a sucker for anything
with werewolves in it, but this storyline outright blew me away. Intrigue,
dissent, betrayal, and of course patriotism keep the reader glued to every
page. Paul Revere is the man with a
plan, and it’s him against the world.
The British are at his door, there is a plaque of werewolves terrorizing
the countryside, and the
If I had to sum up this
collection in one word it would be “Intense”.
Every single panel looks like it took a week to complete and you find
yourself hanging off of every line.
There are several pages of incredible sketches and “what-if?” artwork to
assuage the reader’s hunger for more.
Upon coming to the last page I found myself saddened, until at the
bottom I read: Volume II-Revere Salem’s