While brave knights and dangerous monsters wage endless war, business is booming for Dr. Jakob Eyes, a traveling physician whose arcane remedies are the closest thing to magic the world knows. These gruesome miracles are only stepping stones for Dr. Eyes' ultimate ungodly goal: to overcome death itself. And now, a band of decimated barbarians, desperate to bargain for their lives, may just make the ideal next test subjects...
The phenomenal writing duo of Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Outsiders, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Trek) return to creator-owned comics with this macabre series brought to life by the evocatively horrific more
Magma Comix is here in a big way with this dark, bloodthirsty tale that will leave you both queezy and wanting more. I think the team assembled here is the perfect team-up as the art is so inviting that we cannot look away. Meanwhile, the writing has us guessing at every page what exactly is going on. This is going to be a comic to pull monthly and a publisher to keep your eyes out for. Do not miss out! Read Full Review
Writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelley poetically spin out a riveting tale which compels the reader to turn page after shocking page. Artist Eamon WInkle and colorist Jay fotos combine their skills to develop a visual landscape that lends gravitas to the story, rooting the reader in otherwise unbelievable events. Letterer Shawn Lee takes his craft to the next level as the varying styles ranging from classic to contemporary shift the context meaningfully. Beautifully laid out, and terrifyingly grotesque, Principles of Necromancy No. 1 fills the reader with ominous dread, but forbids us to put it down. From the striking cover to its unforeseen climax, it is clear that this book pulls no punches, and leaves us not just wanting more, but needing to know whats coming next. Read Full Review
Principles of Necromancy #1 is a proof of concept, and I'm intrigued to see what direction future installments go in. Read Full Review
This is a first issue that would almost work perfectly as a standalone one-shot, but it's clear that Kelly and Lanzing have bigger plans in store for the “good” Doctor, including gradually moving him from the outskirts of civilization to the court of the City King himself. You can consider me well and truly hooked, and while I'm not sure how successful Doctor Jakob Eyes' attempts to “cure death” altogether are going to be, you can bet your ass that I'm going to be right there waiting to find out. Boasting stomach-churning visuals and a deeply unsettling premise, this series is one hell of a statement of intent for Magma Comix, and deserves your immediate attention. Read Full Review
The Principles of Necromancy #1 is a solid start that horror fans should enjoy. The fact that it can be enjoyed on its own is a bonus making it a comic that can be picked up and read or continue on for further twisted visions. It's also a solid start to the publisher making us even more excited to see what's next. Read Full Review