Sam & Twitch Case Files brings the duo who first appeared in those early issues of Spawn (and went on to star in their own series written by Brian Michael Bendis) back into their own ongoing series. The new series is written by Todd McFarlane and co-plotted by Jon Goff, and will feature artwork by Szymon Kudrański.

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Todd McFarlane Productions Announces "The New U" Titles

Todd McFarlanes Spawn Universe is laying the foundation of a lineup of new comics called "The New U." This new era will follow the events of Spawn #350. The first three "The New U" comics are Sam & Twitch: Case Files, Rat City, and Monolith. "The New U" comics will span a variety of genres, including crime, horror, science-fiction, drama, and comedy.

Sam & Twitch: Case Files puts the detectives front and center in their own series. The comic hails from McFarlane and Jon Goff and artist Szymon Kudrański.

Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 goes on sale on March 27, 2024.

Rat City, from Erica Schultz and Zé Carlos, follows Peter Cairn, ex-soldier, amputee, and Hellspawn in a post-war future. "But Peter isn't dead like Al. Peter got his Spawn powers from the nanites in his prosthetic legs—nanites that were affected when Al Simmons initiated his necroplasmic detonation in the present. Al had no clue that the effects would ripple across—not just space—and but time as well." (Image Comics)

Rat City #1 goes on sale on April 10, 2024.

Monolith, from Sean Lewis and Valerio Giangiordano, is a three part miniseries that explores the Hellspawn Monolith's origin and what his connection is with Omega Spawn.

Monolith #1 (of 3) goes on sale on May 15, 2024.

(Image via Image Comics - Cover of Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1)

Mini Reviews: Spider-Punk and Sam and Twitch

Mini Reviews: Spider-Punk and Sam and Twitch. 2 reviews this week! #comics #comicbooks

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for. These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations. Logan Spider-Punk: Arms Race #2 (Marvel) – I’m having a lot of fun with the sequel to Cody…

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How do you feel about the fact that Shin and his story seems completely forgotten as Destiny leans into the whole loss of the Traveler and dead ghosts and all the panic all that inspires when there's actual lore about how Guardians don't /need/ their ghost? And how it's just not addressed in any of this light-focused story, especially as we just had an important guardian lose his ghost and he's still trying to get work done and figure things out?

I really wish we could see Shin show up...

It's... complicated. I feel like his story turned out to be unexpectedly good and too much for Bungie to handle (in a sense that it requires a lot of story focus, it's not something that can be mentioned off-handedly). It had such a complex and multilayered approach to the whole theme of Darkness/Light that everything the game plot itself says about it looks like a flat cardboard in comparison. Can you imagine Rezyl Azzir walking around the Moon, seeing some glowing green snot on the side of the road and going "wow, imma use it now, woohoo! :D"? We were told and shown Darkness is a dangerous tool in the lore multiple times, yet we saw 0 consequences when Guardians massively started to use it. There were some weak attempts to show conflict with Stasis, but it was forgotten super fast, and Strand is just a bland new toy. Dredgens spent years trying to find the balance in using Light and Darkness together and had a ton of lore buildup only to be never mentioned when the time came. Etc, etc. So I'm not surprised nobody remembers Shin never even had his own Ghost to begin with and then had several Ghosts accompanying him in different times, yet he still is one of the most powerful Lightbearers.

But, to be fair:

1. Shin was always shown as special in many ways. Maybe he's just that unique, we can't be sure. Then again, Osiris is no less extraordinary, and I really hope we'll see him in action again someday. I don't believe one's connection with the Light, especially as strong as he had, can be cut forever that easily. I wouldn't want him to simply find a replacement for Sagira though... More like finding a way to feel the Light again even without a Ghost.

2. Characters may never bring it up because they simply don't know it's possible. I doubt Shin shared his story with everyone (at least the true one) and if some people know the truth about how he was resurrected and how many Ghosts he had/has, they both are unlikely to chat about that either.

Bad movie I have Maniac Cop 1988

Neurosis - Times of Grace (May 4th, 1999) Country: United States Genres: Sludge Metal, Post-Metal

Lineup: Scott Kelly - Vocals, Guitars, Percussion Stephen Vontill - Vocals, Guitars, Percussion David Edwardson - Vocals, Bass, Moog Jason Roeder - Drums, Percussion Noah Landis - Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Samples

Guest/Session: Kris Force - Viola, Violin Jackie Gratz - Cello Johannes Mager - Trombone John Goff - Bagpipes Jon Birdsong - Cornet, Tuba Wendy Millstine - Narrator

Tracklist:

Suspended in Light - 01:59

The Doorway - 07:35

Under The Surface - 08:37

The Last You'll Know - 09:14

Belief - 05:55

Exist - 01:41

End of the Harvest - 07:28

Descent - 02:57

Away - 09:35

Times of Grace - 07:22

The Road to Sovereignty - 03:39

Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 Review: Back In Action

Read our review of Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 from Image Comics, written by Todd McFarlane and Jon Goff with art by Szymon Kudrański.

Read our review of Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 from Image Comics, written by Todd McFarlane and Jon Goff with art by Szymon Kudrański. We reviewed the book on the Stack podcast. But in the interest of highlighting more about the title, here’s a summary of the conversation with our thoughts. And if you prefer the longer audio version, that’s below as well! Powered by RedCircle Sam & Twitch:…

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Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 Review: Back In Action

Read our review of Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 from Image Comics, written by Todd McFarlane and Jon Goff with art by Szymon Kudrański.

Read our review of Sam & Twitch: Case Files #1 from Image Comics, written by Todd McFarlane and Jon Goff with art by Szymon Kudrański. We reviewed the book on the Stack podcast. But in the interest of highlighting more about the title, here’s a summary of the conversation with our thoughts. And if you prefer the longer audio version, that’s below as well! Powered by RedCircle Sam & Twitch:…

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Sam & Twitch Case Files #1 (Image Comics, March 2024) preview artwork by Szymon Kudranski

blocking jon goff as a form of self care <3

#ICYMI The new episode of Crossroads of Rockland History is now available for streaming!

Link: https://on.soundcloud.com/HdTiU5C5gwQZYeVH6

We learned all about the new exhibitions at the Historical Society of the Nyacks and at the HSRC.

Episode originally aired on Monday, August 15, 2022, 9:30 am, on WRCR

—>Miriam Hoffman was on hand to discuss “Storytellers from Nyack & Nearby,” the current exhibition at the Historical Society of the Nyacks. The exhibit features the work of 14 authors and illustrators of children’s books, including the local authors Berta and Elmer Hader, who wrote the first children’s book by Americans. The exhibit includes fascinating stories about the authors and illustrators, reviews of some of their noteworthy books, and many stunning illustrations. Several of the books are set in Nyack, with scenes from decades ago that are still recognizable. In addition to the Haders, the authors and Illustrators featured in the exhibition are Jon Agee, Barbara Brenner, Carson McCullers, Beth Goff, Helen Hayes, Ben Hecht, Yaroslava Mills, Toni Morrison, Paul Peabody, Elizabeth Sayles, Mindy Warshaw Skolsky, and Michael Witte.

“Storytellers from Nyack & Nearby” will appeal to anyone who loves children’s literature (who doesn’t?) and anyone who is interested in Nyack history. The exhibition will be welcoming visitors through mid-September. The museum is in the Depew House, 50 Piermont Avenue (enter from the Nyack Library parking lot). It is open Saturdays, 1-4 pm. Donations are encouraged.

Please note that a 45-min expanded version of the interviews can be found here: https://on.soundcloud.com/uZBnLBfuXX24ty798

Auxiliary programming has also taken place in conjunction with “Storytellers from Nyack & Nearby.” On May 28, 2022, Nick Norwood, director of the Carson McCullers Center in Columbus, Georgia, shared how McCuller’s book Sweet as a Pickle and Clean as a Pig came about. The recorded webinar is available for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zjflXSqgF4. For information about future auxiliary programming, visit NyackHistory.org.

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—>Susan Deeks spoke about “Uniquely Rockland: Important, Iconic & Oddball Objects” from the HSRC Collection. The collection of the Historical Society of Rockland County comprises thousands of objects that date from the early 18th century to the present. It includes important collections of furnishings original to the family of Jacob Blauvelt, who lived in the historic sandstone and brick farmhouse next door from about 1832 to 1970, as well as objects original to the early farms, industries, and people of Rockland County have donated for more than a century. Each item chosen for this exhibition tells a story about a person or group of people, place, or thing that existed (and may still exist) in Rockland. Text panels in the exhibition are based on the essay “A Brief History of Rockland,” by Thomas F. X. Casey, past County Historian and HSRC President. The exhibition will be open through October 30 at the History Center, 20 Zukor Road, New City. Admission: $5 per person (children 6 and under admitted free).

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The Historical Society of Rockland County is a nonprofit educational institution and principal repository for original documents and artifacts relating to Rockland County. Its headquarters are a four-acre site featuring a history museum and the 1832 Jacob Blauvelt House in New City, New York.

www.RocklandHistory.org

Porter’s Call Announces Annual “Evening Of Stories” Will Be Held August 30

Porter’s Call, a non-profit dedicated to providing counsel, support, and encouragement for touring and recording artists and their families, is pleased to announce its 13th annual “Evening Of Stories” will take place on August 30, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., at the newly opened Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University. As in years past, “Evening Of Stories” will feature an eclectic group of storytellers and musical guests who weave their unique, moving, and often humorous tales and talents into the fabric of a magical evening. This year’s featured storytellers will include British sailing legend and author Tracy Edwards, MBE and People’s Choice Award winner and author Carlos Whittaker. Musical guests will be Kelsea Ballerini, Hillary Scott (Lady A), Cody Fry, and Anne Wilson. All proceeds from “Evening of Stories” support the work of Porter’s Call.

ABOUT THIS YEAR’S STORYTELLERS: Tracy Edwards, MBE is a British sailor who won international fame as the skipper of the first all-female crew to sail around the world competing in the Whitbread Round The World Race. She has written two books about her experiences and now uses her yacht, Maiden, to raise funds and awareness for girls’ education. “Maiden,” which tells Tracy’s story, is an award-winning film that in premiered in 2019. Carlos Whittaker is a self-proclaimed “Hope Dealer” who spends the majority of his time telling stories on stages and phone screens across the world that lead people toward action. He’s a People’s Choice Award winner, author of three books, and the host of the popular podcast, “Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker.” Previous “Evening of Stories” artists and storytellers have included Amy Grant, Vince Gill,  Scott Hamilton, Poet Laureate Billy Collins, Bear Rhinehart, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Holly Williams, Bob Goff, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins, Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Ben Rector, David Wilcox, Andy Gullahorn, Nichole Nordeman, Jill Phillips, Devon Gilfillian, Emily West, Lindsay Ell, Ian Morgan Cron, Donald Miller, Jon Acuff, poets Amena Brown and Kevin Young, and many more. Acclaimed as a powerfully curated evening combining art and hope, while promising to uphold its reputation for putting the “fun” back into fundraisers, Porter’s Call is honored to be one of the first events held at The Fisher Center, Nashville’s prestigious new performing arts facility. “Every day, our team has the privilege of offering a safe and confidential space for artists to be off-stage and deal with the issues they face,” shares Porter’s Call founder Al Andrews. “Thanks to the sponsors and others who support and attend our annual event and believe in the art, wellness, and health of artists, we pride ourselves on creating a hope-filled event that is not just talent-packed but heart-changing. By being a part of ‘Evening of Stories,’ you can become a part of the larger story with us. We hope to see you there to share in an amazing evening at a world-class venue.” Porter’s Call has been bringing well-being and relief to recording artists and their families for more than 20 years, offering counsel, support, and encouragement at no charge in a confidential and private environment. To date, the Porter’s Call team has spent more than 60,000 hours working for and with their clients, saving them millions of dollars on counseling fees. As a 501-c3 non-profit, its unique mission is sustained entirely by donations and Evening of Stories sponsorships. HOW CAN YOU ATTEND THIS NOT-TO-BE-MISSED ANNUAL EVENT? As the sole fundraiser for Porter’s Call, “Evening of Stories” seeks to raise nearly one-third of the organization’s annual operating budget, thus allowing more time and attention to be focused on the mission of serving touring and recording music artists and their families. Sponsorships are available for individuals, businesses, foundations, churches, or any group that wants to support the mission of Porter’s Call. They include priority seating for the show, a VIP reception, and recognition within marketing materials, and sponsorships are tax-deductible, less the cost of goods and services received.Sponsor packages, which include an exclusive VIP reception, can be purchased through Ashley Holland at [email protected] or by calling 615-414-6291. Individual tickets for this year’s event will be available in early August. Click on the tab below to find out more about the Sponsorship packages available! Read the full article

Neurosis - Times of Grace (May 4th, 1999)

Lineup: Scott Kelly - Vocals, Guitars, Percussion Stephen Vontill - Vocals, Guitars, Percussion David Edwardson - Vocals, Bass, Moog Jason Roeder - Drums, Percussion Noah Landis - Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Samples

Guest/Session: Kris Force - Viola, Violin Jackie Gratz - Cello Johannes Mager - Trombone John Goff - Bagpipes Jon Birdsong - Cornet, Tuba Wendy Millstine - Narrator