Preview: TRISH OUT OF WATER # 5

TRISH OUT OF WATER #5
Vince Hernandez ­ Story / Giuseppe Cafaro ­ Art / Ruben Curto, Studio
Parlapa - Colors / Josh Reed - Lettering

The end is here!

Under the surface, Trish discovers the true cost of learning about who or
what she truly is may be the sacrifice of everything she holds dear as well
as her life! Caught in the middle of an age-old war and a lineage of power
she might not escape, Trish must rely on what she¹s learned about what she
can do with her abilities in order to survive!

Aspen¹s own Vince Hernandez is joined by the artistic talents of Giuseppe
Cafaro and Ruben Curto to bring to you Aspen's newest hit series, TRISH OUT
OF WATER!

TRISH OUT OF WATER #5 is in stores March 12, 2014!

1st Impression: TRISH OUT OF WATER # 2

TRISH OUT OF WATER # 2
Written by Vince Hernandez

Art by Giuseppe Cafaro, Ruben Curto & Studio Parlapa
Aspen Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:
                While the first issue set up the story and introduced Trish, this dives into the storyline. Trish gets caught up saving her cheating boyfriend with her “former” friend after a massive tidal wave hits. Meanwhile, Detective Bruno starts to believe that there are sleeper agents of The Blue amongst humanity. Things continue as more on the mystery behind Trish’s murdered parents and Trish herself.

ART:

                Last issue seemed to be growing pains for Cafaro but he did a serviceable job then. This issue seems to really have hit Cafaro’s stride as his rough pencils work really well this issue. There is a lot of detail and emotion conveyed. And while it does look rough, the style definitely looks a bit more polished this issue. There is a great amount of excitement generated in Cafaro’s panels that really help it. And Curto & Studio Parlapa’s colors really bring out the best of Cafaro’s work this issue with strong, consistent and good coloring. Really a wonderful job by this art team.

WRITING:

                Hernandez does a ridiculously wonderful job this issue. The pace was perfect. The characterizations were authentic. The dialogue was real. And Hernandez really helped build a connection to this book to Fathom without it being so overt. Trish is a wonderful character who is growing up and adjusting, but still very strong. Trish is handling two very difficult situations for a teen girl with a great amount of character. And it is very believable. That is what I enjoy about this issue. Trish isn’t just crying over things. She’s got a lot on her plate and is freaking out … but not moping, whining or complaining about it. Really allows readers to find Trish more likable and interesting overall as a character.
                The story itself was great from start to finish as we get one major surprise in the beginning to end on a bigger cliffhanger at the end. Trish’s supporting cast is getting fleshed out well; making these group of teens more and more interesting. Kudos to Hernandez for a great job of capturing today’s teen culture in a fantastic situation.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                GREAT story. Good art. Wonderful and diverse characters. Strong Characterizations. We got a winner folks.

RATING:

  I give Trish Out of Water # 2 a 9.5 … out of 10.

Preview: Trish Out of Water # 2

TRISH OUT OF WATER #2
Vince Hernandez ­ Story / Giuseppe Cafaro ­ Art / Ruben Curto, Studio
Parlapá - Colors

What would you do if your life was turned upside down-- before it even
really started?

After the shocking and life-altering discovery in her home, and the
subsequent reveal that her boyfriend was cheating on her behind her back,
Trish quickly realized that her life will never truly be the same. However,
the discovery that she may be something altogether more amazing will lead to
even further questions than she could have ever imagined‹including who is
now out to kill her!

Aspen¹s own Vince Hernandez is joined by the artistic talents of Giuseppe
Cafaro and Ruben Curto to bring to you Aspen¹s newest hit series, TRISH OUT
OF WATER!

TRISH OUT OF WATER #2 is in stores November 6th, 2013!

1st Impression: Trish Out of Water # 1

TRISH OUT OF WATER # 1
Written by Vince Hernandez
Art by Giuseppe Cafaro, Ruben Curto & Studio Parlapa
Aspen Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:

                Our book starts out as we meet our lead, Trish Powell. This seemingly normal teenage girl deals with her parents having arguments. As she goes to school and meets up with her friends, she is suddenly struck with an illness.  As the book continues, Trish’s boyfriend, Steven, states his worries about her then mentions his upcoming party.  Yet, Trish is struck with an unexplainable illness as well as her hands turning … translucent.
                And Trish gets sick again and tries to talk to her mother but her Mother is seemingly hiding things herself. That all shakes as Trish loses two people she cares about while being betrayed by another as the book ends with a “tsunami” of a cliffhanger.

ART:

                Cafaro gives a strong first impression as we get characters of different sizes, colors and shapes alongside realized backgrounds. Everyone seems to have distinctive faces while Cafaro also relay emotion through facial expression and body moment. There is a good texture with things like hair and other objects. Curto and Studio Parlapa give Cafaro’s pencils a very bright, earthly look. And while I didn’t like it when I first started reading, it quickly grew on me. The coloring helps not only establish characters but mood and make the book stand out from the other books in Aspen. It is a little getting used to with all the bright whites but overall, a solid job.

WRITING:

                Hernandez provides a great first issue full of mystery, characterization and good set up. Trish comes off as a believable and likable lead character. Trish’s supporting characters feel very authentic as well. From her parents’ arguments to her friends’ banter, Trish’s world gets realized quickly yet very organically thanks to Hernandez. The pacing of the issue was perfect as nothing was held on to too long or too short.

                I also enjoyed that Trish may be connected to The Blue from “Fathom” as well; yet, Hernandez only gives three hints of that throughout the book. And, kudos to Hernandez for ending the book with a great and emotional cliffhanger that gets the ball rolling. One of the best #1^st issues of any book I have read. EVER.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                We have believable characters in a real world having real world problems as it slowly goes a bit more sci fi as the issue goes along. The lead is likable, strong and interesting to watch for reaction. There is a good amount of mystery as well as clever dialogue. Nothing feels like it is useless in this book. The art is solid and while the coloring is a bit different, it does work well for the book.

RATING:
                The weird coloring aside … this book was GREAT! I give Trish Out of Water #1 an 8 …. Out of 10.