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Cammy’s Comic Corner – Indie Comics Episode – April 2012
Posted by Cammy in Indie Comics Episode on April 29, 2012
Atomika: God Is Red Vol. 2
Written by Andrew Dabb
Created & Illustrated by Sal Abbinanti
145 pages, $19.99
Ever since I first covered Atomika back in 2009 (warning: facial hair), I’ve still been getting e-mails and comments from all over the world asking when volume two is going to come out. Ladies and gentlemen, I now can safely inform you that volume two has arrived in all its Red God glory.
It’s been a long journey for Sal Abbinanti and company, but now the second and last volume of the series has finally been released. While the first volume focused on Atomika battling gods of old and new and being the ultimate savior of Russia, we find this second volume taking a darker turn for our unyielding protagonist. His oldest mentor and divine leader Arohnir places the fate of Atomika’s son Chernobyl in jeopardy, while at the same time giving off the feeling of betrayal with an ulterior motive of sorts. This is a situation Atomika has never been placed in before, and now he has to go on a journey of self-discovery, trying to figure out if he’s truly a god, or in fact a monster.
I was fortunate enough to get a commission of Thor done by Sal at this past Emerald City ComiCon, and immediately it became one of my favorite pieces I collected that convention. When Sal illustrates a page, he really puts his heart and soul into it. There’s a gritty intensity that’s abundant in his work, and I can see bits of Bill Sienkiewicz and Jack Kirby flowing through his storytelling. Some of the double-page spreads are just completely mind-blowing, that it takes you a few minutes to really enjoy the page and take it all in.
Also in this volume are all the covers, back covers, and pin-ups of issues 7-12, by some of the biggest names in the comics industry; Eric Powell, Gene Colan, Simone Bianchi, Simon Bisley, Glen Fabry, Bill Sienkiewicz and many more.
It’s been a wonderful journey, and I feel the need to go back and re-read the first volume and this one in one sitting, and truly engulf myself in this perilous world once more. The story of Atomika’s rise to power, and the beings he has to battle throughout his quest leave me with a marvelous feeling of astonishment, for I’ve never experienced anything like it before. I hope one day that Sal is able to collect both volumes in an over-sized edition of sorts, but until then, I highly recommend you head over to UniversalOutpost to pick-up your copy today.
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Geeky Talky – Episode 122
Posted by Cammy in Cammy's Comic-Con Corner, Geeky Talky on April 2, 2012
In this episode I recap my third and final day at the Emerald City ComiCon in Seattle. It was a very frantic day, and I endured a horrible flight back. On the plus side, there are interviews with Brian “Pants” Christman (CGS) and Sal Abbinanti (Atomika) at the end of the episode!
Cammy’s Comic-Con Corner – Wondercon 2012
Posted by Cammy in Cammy's Comic-Con Corner, Special Episode on March 21, 2012
In this special episode I interview a plethora of talent from Wondercon 2012 in Anaheim! Interviews include Anthony Del Col, Tom Pinchuk, Brian Apodaca, Benny Jordan, Gerimi Burleigh, Michael Alan Nelson, Gabriel Hardman, Shane Houghton, Chris Houghton, Kenny Keil, Sal Abbinanti, and Bill Sienkiewicz.
Cammy’s Comic-Con Corner: WonderCon 2011
Posted by Cammy in Cammy's Comic-Con Corner, Special Episode on April 6, 2011
In this special episode I interview DC artist Amy Reeder. We talk Madame Xanadu, Batwoman, and much more!
In this special episode I interview Marvel writer Christos Gage. We talk about Captain America: Super Soldier (SEGA) and the writing process for video games.
In this special episode I interview the writers behind Freakshow and the Penguins of Madagascar, David Server and Jackson Lanzing. We discuss Freakshow, and much more!
In this special episode I interview the woman behind F*X*T Magazine, Fawn Lau. We discuss the process of discovering talent, anthologies, and much more.
In this special episode I interview Gerimi Burleigh, creator of Eye Of The Gods. We discuss his inspiration of the graphic novel, his upcoming project Morningstar, and much more.
In this special episode I briefly interview Hope Larson. We discuss her journey from Flight to Mercury, and upcoming projects.
In this special episode I interview writer Jason Aaron. We discuss his rise to the top, Scalped, and all things gritty.
In this special episode I interview Michael Alan Nelson, writer of 28 Days Later. We discuss the infected, upcoming BOOM! Studios projects, and more.
In this special episode I interview Nate Simpson, creator of Nonplayer from Image. We discuss his background in video game art, possible MMO’s for Nonplayer, and more.
In this special episode I interview Atomika creator Sal Abbinanti. We discuss the final issue of Atomika, his daily art exercises, and much more.
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Geeky Talky – Episode 63
Posted by Cammy in Cammy's Comic-Con Corner, Geeky Talky on April 5, 2011
In this episode, I’m joined one final time by Jeremy Awesome as we recap the last day of WonderCon 2011. Also, ignore us.
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Geeky Talky – Episode 40
Posted by Cammy in Geeky Talky on November 10, 2010
In this special episode, I’m joined by Sal Abbinanti (Mercury Comics) as we discuss Lucca Comics & Games Festival, Atomika, Thor, and much more! Warning: Explicit Content!
Cammy’s Comic-Con Corner – Long Beach 2010
Posted by Cammy in Cammy's Comic-Con Corner, Special Episode on November 7, 2010
I interview the artist Buzz at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about Tales of Atomika, Ground Creeper, and more.
I interview creator Jules Rivera at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about Marsh Rocket, Valkyrie Squadron, and hand sanitizer.
I interview artist Tim Bradstreet at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about Raw Studios, Bad Planet, and more.
I interview creator Rebecca Hicks at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about her comic Little Vampires.
I interview creators Josh Finney and Kat Rocha at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about Titanium Rain 2, Transcend, and more.
I interview writer Michael Colbert at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about Crazy Mary, Tales of the Supernatural, and more.
I interview the creative team of Darkwing Duck from BOOM! Studios at Long Beach Comic Con 2010. Joining me is James Silvani, Ian Brill, and Tad Stones.
I interview writer Joshua Williamson at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about Superman / Batman, Mirror, Mirror, and more.
I interview writer Richard Starkings at Long Beach Comic Con 2010 about Elephantmen and more.
Long Beach Comic Con 2010 wrap-up!
Cammy’s Comic Corner – Atomika
Posted by Cammy in Indie Comics Episode, Special Episode on April 5, 2009
In this special episode, Cammy reviews Atomika from Mercury Comics. God created Man, then Man created God. Special thanks to Sal Abbinanti!
Stay tuned at the end for a special Atomika Contest!
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