Lucifer Review: Season 1 Episode 2 "Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil"

Lucifer Season 1 Episode 2

“Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil”

Synopsis:

When a movie star’s son is killed after being chased by the paparazzi, Chloe takes a deep look into the case with a little help from Lucifer. Meanwhile, Maze and Amenadiel continue to encourage Lucifer to go back to hell.

The Good:

Another Solid episode, fun to watch the slow build of a first season. Even though this is a Comicbook property, the show is written in such a way that it is entertaining even if you haven’t read or know anything about the comic.

The Bad:

The only downside so far through the first two episodes, there is a lot of different stories going. Not that its horrible, but sometimes it means there isn’t enough time for everything.

Final Thoughts:

Two episode’s and I am officially hooked. The more i watch it the more interesting the character of Lucifer is, I am looking forward to how the series grows with the moral changes Lucifer goes through. The benefit of this being a new series and also a short one, its more of a weekly episodic series right now. Will this change in the future? My guess is yes, and I hope it does but for the time this is a nice change in pace from most of the shows I currently watch.

If you’re looking for a fun and entertaining show that isn’t to serious yet, than this is the show for you. I give this episode Two Thumbs Up, Let us know what your thoughts of the show are and leave your comments below.

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Comic Book Review: This Damned Band #5 - Dark Horse Comics (2015)

Written by Paul Cornell
Art by Tony Parker
Colors by Lover Kindzierski

The band is on their way to a huge stadium show in Texas.  The mystery of why so many groupies have left the band or have gone missing is still looming.  A lot is happening and a big reveal at he end!

This Damned Band is not written the way a lot of comic books are.  A documentary crew is following the exploits of the group as they go on tour, hang with groupies and do hallucinogenic drugs and seeing the devil.  Those sentences were just in case you haven't been keeping up on this series.  If you haven't, I recommend that you get yourself over to your local comic book shop and pick up these five issues before the sixth and final comic book comes out.

The characters are definitely on edge in this issue.  With the missing groupies, with the band playing what might be their final show together and with the potential sacrifice at this concert...  Okay, I might be giving too much away there.  Paul Cornell is building up something big with this issue, especially with the aforementioned reveal at the end of this issue.

How cool is the cover to this book?  Actually all covers have been awesome as they are reminiscent of rock concert posters.  I like how this particular cover prominently displays "This Damned Band" and includes the writer, artist and colorist as the opening act.  Ticket price is the cost of the comic book.

Tony Parker and Lovern Kindzierski are working like a super-team in this series.  Parker is putting so much into every panel yet making it look effortless.  There is so much detail in the backgrounds but none of it feels overly "busy."  This can be a tough task as you want detailed artwork but you also want the focus of the panel to be in the right place.  Tony Parker has been absolutely stellar in that department.  If that wasn't incredible enough, Lovern Kindzierski adds colors that work page after page.  The colors add a wonderful amount of detail to Parker's work.  Look at the paisley dress worn by the Alice.  Absolutely remarkable.

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Comic Book Review: Sons of the Devil: Book 1 - Image Comics/OSSM Comics (2015)

Written by: Brian Buccellato

Art by: Toni Infante

This review isn't about one individual issue, but rather the new trade paperback that collects the first five issues of "Sons of the Devil."   The TPB is actually being released today, November 25th, 2015.  Even better than that, this first volume is only $9.99.  A pretty awesome value for sure, so let's get to the synopsis and review.

Travis grew up as an orphan, having anger management issues and not really knowing anything about where he was born or his parents.  He's about twenty six years old now and doing what he can to keep a job, girlfriend and overall out of trouble.  Trouble seems to find Travis however, and he is slowly learning his past as it seems his past is looking for him.

Brian Buccellato(Flash, Detective Comics, Justice League) is crafting a story that gets more and more intriguing with each chapter.  Each chapter, while focusing on present day Travis, includes a flashback and something that is going on in the darker reaches of one man's world.  There's always something to look forward to as each chapter ends in a way that makes you want to read next one.  The flashbacks to the commune from 1989 and the evil that is happening today that Travis is not yet aware of, truly make "Sons of the Devil" an intriguing story.  Be sure to pick up this TPB today and grab the rest of the comic books(issues 6 - current).

The art of Toni Infante looks remarkable with this story,  Infante captures facial expressions so well and the gritty feel to the line work is so fitting to Buccellato's creepy tale.  The colors are wonderfully blended into this story as well.  Travis' eye colors are important and the other colors do not take away from it.  

There are also bonus stories within the TPB of another character.  I won't get overly into it as I do not want to spoil too much "Sons of the Devil" but I will give a little:

"Parker"

Written by: Jennifer Young

Art by: Ryan Horvath

These stories offer more back story on a character that is introduced within "Sons of the Devil,"  It is fantastic that these stories are a part of the trade paperback, adding even more to the value of this book.  

"Sons of the Devil" is on my recommended reading list.  Whether horror is or is not your thing, "Sons of the Devil" is so well crafted that it's hard to put down.  There are characters that you are able to connect with right away.  You will also find out the characters have an intertwining relationship and it's incredibly well thought out.  To do what Buccellato has done in five chapters without it feeling forced, is truly masterful writing.

A big thank you goes out to Siike Donnelly for reaching out to us here at Maskerpiece Theatre and allowing us to preview "Sons of the Devil" and making it possible for this review to be available to everyone on the day it is released.   

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Comic Book Review - This Damned Band #3 - Dark Horse Comics

Written by: Paul Cornell

Art by Tony Parker

The band, Motherfather, is now in France set to record.  It's believed the house is haunted and there are many a strange things going on.  Drama ensues as there's a missing groupie and unfortunate deaths that occur.  If you haven't read issues one or two, don't start at three.  With that said, go out and buy them.  Paul Cornell is weaving a masterful tale of a band that has a documentary crew following them. 

This issue continues the story, now in France and there's plenty going on.  I'll attempt to stay as spoiler free as I can for this review.  I enjoyed seeing the unraveling of emotions from many of the characters.  Things are getting very close that proverbial breaking point within many of the relationships.  One of the children has become quite the artist with his chalk as well which brought upon some disturbing results.  Cryptic enough?  Go out and get this series!

This is where I'm going to get to Tony Parker's art.  This Damned Band is not only amazingly written, they also found the most complimentary artist for this series.  Parker is doing some incredible things with the backgrounds in This Damned Band.  He isn't taking it easy on himself by any means as he draws the many different rooms and corridors of this French mansion.  Every panel is taken care of with such artistic precision.  

If you haven't figured it out yet, I highly recommend This Damned Band.  

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