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John Dolmayan's 'Dead Samurai' Issue 1... Mini Review!

What do you get when you combine System of a Down's Drummer, John Dolmayan with his love for comic books? You get, 'Dead Samurai', featuring cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin, New Mutants, and Moon Knight), illustrated by Ryan Benjamin (Star Wars, Iron Man, Batman, Wonder Woman)!

John Dolmayan's 'Dead Samurai' Issue 1 is a promising start to the series, set in 16th century feudal Japan. The story follows Shinzo, a loyal Samurai serving Lord Kawamaki, who faces an unexpected challenge in the form of flesh-eating zombies! The narrative takes a surprising turn to some extent, giving Shinzo a new purpose and introducing characters like an unidentified monk and Akii, Lord Kawamaki's daughter.

The comic art is commendable, which makes me wonder how it will look in full color since we received it prior to the official release. The story, cover art, and pacing are executed well, earning the comic a rating of 5 out of 5 cool points in my book. Priced at $5.99, the comic offers good value, and I have no doubt the full colored release will be welcomed by general comic book lovers and new fans.

Overall, 'Dead Samurai' Issue 1 is a solid entry that leaves me eager for more. It's not just a blood bath, and I hope they flesh out more of the substance in the issues to come. I don't know if Shinzo has to face the dead samurai on the cover or if he will become the dead samurai on the cover. I guess we'll find out later.


Cover 5

Story 5

Art 5

Price 5

5 out of 5 Cool Points



Back on the battlefield with Captain Titus in... Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2!

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 | PC | Console

Can you believe the first Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine... was released back in September 2011? That was 13 freaking years ago. I was fresh out of college living in Miami at the time, and Onlive was still... online. While trying to support emerging tech platforms, I decided to get the game through Onlive and enjoyed every bit of the brutal action adventure starring Captain Demetrian Titus. I tried to get into the online mode, but... the adventure grabbed my attention more so.


The decorated 200+ year Vet represented the Ultramarines Chapter of the Imperium of man well in the first installment and allowed us to take on the invading Orks on the Forge World Graia. I think one thing that got me into that game were the personalities of the Orks, led by the badass... Warboss Grimskull. He isn't the only threat in the game either, you have to take on... traitors & daemons like The Warp.



Even if you jump into Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2... it wouldn't be a bad idea to check out the first installment. Part 2 picks up the story... years later. I won't hit you with spoilers when it comes to the way part 1 left off, but it definitely made me curious about how he would emerge in the next installment. Titus is now a lieutenant, and returns to the battlefield to face new threats with loyalty, duty, and freaking politics that don't make the fight against the forces of Chaos any easier.



I won't spoil it for ya, but it's once heck of an adventure that's worth playing. Here's a dose of gameplay via the first 30:


Game Modes and Features

  • Campaign: Follow the story of Lieutenant Titus as he battles the Tyranid threat across various planets. The campaign can be played solo or in co-op with up to two other players.

  • Operations (PvE): Engage in endlessly replayable PvE missions with up to three players. Complete auxiliary missions on six different maps with unique objectives and threats.

  • Eternal War (PvP): Participate in 6 vs. 6 PvP matches in three different game modes: Annihilation (Team Deathmatch), Seize Ground (Domination), and Capture & Control (King of the Hill).

Minimum PC Specifications







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