1st Impression: TRISH OUT OF WATER # 5

TRISH OUT OF WATER # 5
Written by Vince Hernandez

Art by Giuseppe Cafaro, Ruben Curto, Manuela Nerolini & Mad5 Factory
Aspen Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:

                Trish must face her destiny as the new queen of an age-old blue city. As the battle draws to a close, Trish must deal with her enemies who will stop at nothing to kill her and wipe out their people.

ART:

                Cafaro gives us some dynamic panel work this issue.  There was great detail this issue with both the characters and backgrounds that really help draw readers into the world of the book.  Also, Cafaro had some great expressions of emotion from Trish dealing with her new status to the kids( Darren, Claire and Perry) finding out what our good Captain Ito has been up to.  There are some fairly descriptive panels … for most of the books. During a few of the pages in the middle of the book, the detail didn’t look as sharp.
                And while the colors were good, there was a little too much white burn effect at times with this issue. It felt more balanced last issue. This time though, it feel there was a bit much of it. Otherwise, Curto, Nerolini and Mad5 Factory do a solid job with the coloring. Everything felt a bit gritty but fitting given the story.  Still, we got some good panels and a fitting finale.

WRITING:

                Hernandez completes volume one of Trish Out of Water with a bang that ties together much of the plots that were introduced during the course of the season. The plots tie together to form a strong ending.  The dialogue felt powerful and authentic with all of the characters. The impact of Trish dealing with ‘her people’ weighed heavily.

                The pacing of the issue was perfect. All the subplots were handled and, in typical Hernandez style, we are left with one hell of a cliffhanger that sets up for another volume.  Hernandez constructs a story where a girl becomes a woman and the affect to those around her well. Trish really gets to a point where there is no turning back and we live it with her.

                There is something to be said of her story and what will happen to Trish after this. Hernandez knows this after we were with her on this journey of discovery. As for Claire, Darren and Perry, there is much that needs to be done with them but I guess that is for the next volume. Overall, Hernandez delivers a satisfying end to a girl’s journey into her own destiny.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                Trish Out of Water # 5 really delivers with a strong ending. While the art was good, there were some spots that could have been better. Overall, it was a solid way to end this series.

RATING:

                I give Trish Out of Water # 5 a 7.5  … out of 10.

 

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 Impressions: TRISH OUT OF WATER # 4

TRISH OUT OF WATER # 4
Written by Vince Hernandez
Art by Giuseppe Cafaro, Ruben Curto, Manuala Nerolini & Mad5 Factory

Aspen Comics


FLIPPING THROUGH:

                We find the chief of police visiting Trish’s Mom, finding out her final fight. Meanwhile, Trish’s father is training Trish to be able to use her “Blue” abilities while her friends watch from the sidelines.  Later, her friends go away only to run into some trouble in the form of Oron. Oron wants Trish and he will go through his friends to do it. Yet, Trish’s friends get help from an unlikely source.
                Meanwhile, Trish and her Father find some startling revelations while in the deep.

ART:

                Cafaro is definitely hitting his stride. (I Know I used that in the All New Fathom review; sue me) Seriously though, Cafaro’s style is definitely a bit cleaner this issue with some really strong pencils. There is a good amount of detail and the coloring team of Curto, Nerolini and Mad5 Factory really do a spectacular job enhancing Cafaro’s pencils. Details are clearly seen. There is a good amount of backgrounds that are decently rendered. The style definitely looks cleaner this issue than previous issues.
                Action in this book is done well with some good panel composition. The colors are not overly brightened yet still have a nice, ethereal glow of white to them during the panels in Hereta.  There are some good angles to the panel work and the panels tell the story well.  A solid job by the art team.

WRITING:

                Hernandez continues to play with the reader as some revelations lead to more questions and it really makes me want to scream … in a good way. I am very much invested in this book now and after this issue, even more so. The revelations this issue were very well done. There were built up well from the beginning of the series.  The staggering revelation at the top  of the issue to the Earth-shattering revelation in the final panel, Hernandez makes sure this issue holds a lot of weight and character development. Yes. There is a good bunch of that. And oddly enough, it isn’t from Trish. Trish essentially takes the back seat for most of the issue but Hernandez makes it more than okay.  We get a chance to see father and daughter bond but then we are treated to development from the Police Chief and Trish’s friends.  They get some good spotlight  and a little bit of growth as each of them decide that they want to defend Trish from the Blue that are hunting her. 
                Plus, the final revelations at the end of the book were a strong surprise as it just hints at the beginning of Trish’s destiny.

                The dialogue was solid and the pacing of the issue was perfect. Another stellar job by Hernandez.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                This was the issue that was the beginning of the end and it delivered. We are getting a stronger, more realized world in this book with new locals and the supporting characters getting a good amount of time to shine.  Everything seemed to progress well and the opening and ending of the book will leave you staggered. The art was solid and better than before.

RATING:

 I give Trish Out of Water # 4 … a 9 out of 10. A great job.

Preview: TRISH OUT OF WATER # 4

TRISH OUT OF WATER #4
Vince Hernandez ­ Story / Giuseppe Cafaro ­ Art / Ruben Curto, Manuela
Nerolini & MAD5 Factory  - Colors

All Hell breaks loose as Trish and her friends are dangerously confronted by
those under the surface, and the group must tragically separate for their
own good. However, a bigger surprise waits for Trish, as she discovers
secrets about herself that will forever change her life for better or worse!

TRISH OUT OF WATER #4 is in stores January 29th, 2014!

1st Impressions: TRISH OUT OF WATER #3

TRISH OUT OF WATER # 3
Written by Vince Hernandez
Art by Giuseppe Cafaro, Ruben Curto, Manuela Nerolini & Mad5 Factory
Aspen Comics

FLIPPING THROUGH:

                Trish is kidnapped only to be rescued by an unlikely … let me rephrase that … an unsuspected hero. We get more into the origins of Trish’s parents as Detective Bruno decides to face off against the Blue.

ART:

                Cafaro has hit his stride here. With a good amount of detail with his sketch-like, but detailed style, Cafaro does a great job with making some visually appealing panels. Everyone looks different and distinct, good amount of background detail and some strong panel work make up a great looking book. The colors by the various colorists continue to make Trish Out of Water a more visually distinctive book, alongside Cafaro’s art. The use of white is somewhat diminished here and it definitely works for the book. Overall, a strong showing by this art team.

WRITING:

                Hernandez continues to give us hit after hit this issue with good action, character development and plot. We learn some answers to some burning questions this issue but Hernandez makes sure for every question answered, there is a new question asked. The characterizations of Trish, Detective Bruno and more were really solid with great, authentic dialogue and some outstanding character moments this issue that definitely will grab readers interests and feel relatable. The issue had some excellent pacing and Hernandez does his use surprise reveals this issue … but better as one surprise is out of left field while the other could have been surmised if you paid attention to the previous issues. Kudos to Hernandez for writing a solid issue.

OVERALL IMPRESSION:

                From the word go, this was a solid issue from beginning to end.

RATING:

                I give Trish Out of Water # 3 a 10 … out of 10. Pick it up December 18^th, 2013.

Preview: Trish Out of Water # 3

TRISH OUT OF WATER #3
Vince Hernandez ­ Story / Giuseppe Cafaro ­ Art / Ruben Curto, Manuela
Nerolini & Mad5 Factory - Colors

When her life comes crashing down on her‹literally‹Trish discovers she is
more alone than she ever could have anticipated! After the startling
revelation at the conclusion of last issue, Trish must now deal with a
devastating tidal wave that threatens to destroy what little remains in her
life, as well as an even more shocking discovery that she may indeed be the
cause of everything terrible that is happening to her!

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

TRISH OUT OF WATER #3 is in stores December 18th, 2013!

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.