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SOMETIMES YOU BREAK THE INTERNET—AND SOMETIMES THE INTERNET BREAKS YOU! AT LAST—THE TRUE STORY OF THE VIRAL HOAX SO INSANE IT COULD ONLY BE TOLD AS A COMIC BOOK!
From the honestly pretty impressive mind of multi-hyphenate writer-comedian-actor-musician Dave Hill (Tasteful Nudes) and breakout artist Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place) comes the SHOCKINGLY TRUE, TERRIFYINGLY HILARIOUS, AND ONLY MODESTLY EXAGGERATED tale of how one stand-up comedian forged a secret online identity as America’s first true black metal icon . . . and accidentally started an international incident that almost wiped Gary, Indiana, off the map!
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Dark Regards lays a lot of groundwork in issue one. Foundations are set for characters to grow. Dave is really the only arc being built in this issue and there are some pacing issues. We do have the assembling of the Black Metal bands and their leaders forming something like a super villain group (or maybe they're actually heroes). The artwork is fun and interesting with great designs and engaging lettering. This one didn't blow me away, but it did leave me wanting to know more. Read Full Review
Dark Regards #1 is a fun debut that is one for the fans of the music genre, or at least know a bit about it. It can absolutely be enjoyed just on its own. An annoying American pisses off some people who travel to kill him, it's a simple concept that delivers humor. But, if you're familiar with Black Metal, especially the sillier aspects and inside jokes, Dark Regards #1 is a worthy offering to the dark gods. Read Full Review
Dark Regards #1 presents a likable main character but and there's a lot for Black Metal fans to love here, despite the fact that many of the comedy moments fall flat. Read Full Review
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