SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE (2016, Dynamite Entertainment, 4 issues, 4 x 32 pp) ∗∗∗∗ Shaft Created by Ernest Tidyman Written and Lettered by David F. Walker Illustrated by Dietrich Smith Coloured by Alex Guimares Cover by Matthew Clark Cover Colours by Vinicius Andrade Blurb: The only thing John Shaft wanted was a simple case, one where no one got…
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First reviews of Shaft: Imitation of Life #4
The first reviews of the final issue of Shaft: Imitation of Life – Part Four: All the World’s a Stage are in:- “…a tense issue that concludes the series in terrific fashion. David F. Walker’s script balances the action with thematic content, giving a layer of depth to the issue that could have easily spiraled…
Latest previews of Shaft: Imitation of Life #4
5-page previews, such as the one at ComicBookResources.com, are today surfacing for the final issue (#4) of Shaft: Imitation of Life subtitled All the World’s a Stage. Release comes slightly later than planned on Wednesday 25 May.
Preview of Shaft: Imitation of Life #4
Google Books has uploaded a preview of issue 4 of Shaft: Imitation of Life subtitled All the World’s a Stage. This is the final part of the second Shaft comic book series written by David F. Walker with art work by Dietrich Smith and is scheduled for release on 18 May.
Reviews of Shaft: Imitation of Life #3
Shaft: Imitation of Life #3 was released today and the reviews are coming in. “Walker’s ability to bounce between humour and tension keeps the story engaging and ensures that readers will want to come back for the finale.” – Robert Reed, AdventuresInPoorTaste.com “David Walker has nailed the character in Shaft Imitation of life #3 and the…
Comic Book Review – SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE – PART TWO: EASY MONEY (2016)
SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE – PART TWO: EASY MONEY (9 March 2016, Dynamite Entertainment, 32 pp) Shaft Created by Ernest Tidyman Written and Lettered by David F. Walker Illustrated by Dietrich Smith Coloured by Alex Guimares Cover by Matthew Clark Cover Colours by Vinicius Andrade Blurb: Having grown tired of dangerous cases that lead to violence, private detective John Shaft decides…
Reviews of Shaft: Imitation of Life #2
Issue #2 of David F Walker’s comic book Shaft: Imitation of Life was published on 9 March and reactions from the comic book fraternity are again very positive. Enrique Rea at Spartantown awards the issue 4-stars and says: “Walker’s best asset is Shaft himself. A larger-than-life figure you can’t take your eyes off of. It’ll be interesting to…
Preview of Shaft: Imitation of Life #2
Google Books now features a preview of Part Two of David F. Walker’s Shaft: Imitation of Life, which is subtitled Easy Money and due out from Dynamite Comics on 9 March 2016.
Comic Book Review: SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE – PART ONE: BEFORE AND AFTER (2016)
SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE – PART ONE: BEFORE AND AFTER (10 February 2016, Dynamite Entertainment, 32 pp) Shaft Created by Ernest Tidyman Written and Lettered by David F. Walker Illustrated by Dietrich Smith Coloured by Alex Guimares Cover by Matthew Clark Cover Colours by Vinicius Andrade Blurb: After a high profile case that put him in the headlines, private detective…
Reviews round-up for SHAFT: IMITATION OF LIFE #1
A number of early reviews have been published for the first issue of David F Walker’s latest Shaft comic book series, subtitled Imitation of Life. The series features artwork by Dietrich Smith and colouring by Alex Guimares. The cover painting is by Matthew Clark and Vincius Andrade. The response so far has been universally positive: InvestComics: “The pacing…