Shark

Ryan Ottley’s cult classic character is back with all-new adventures in “Grizzly Shark” #1. The story was originally intended to be a fun, one-time collaboration between Ryan Ottley and “Trees” artist Jason Howard; however, as Ottley says in his afterword, he had more ideas for Grizzly Shark, and so he continues the story here with some bloody fun. This full-color story is perfect for new readers wanting something mindless and easy to follow. However, while this issue is fun, it’s definitely not for young comic readers or the faint of stomach, as blood and guts appear throughout. Fans of cult classic horror/comedy films like “Piranha 3D” and “Sharknado” or comics such as “God Hates Astronauts” will quickly fall in love with Ottley’s sense of humor. Ottley wastes no time showcasing his talent for carnage in the opening scene, which finds a pair of country men setting up camp. It’s not long before the scent of blood lures in the dreaded grizzly shark and the first splatter of blood ap

The “Sharknado” franchise has cleverly made itself a success by setting the critical bar so low it’s almost impossible not to exceed expectations. With tongue firmly planted in cheek and a stubborn so-bad-it’s-good mindset, this “Archie vs. Sharknado” one-shot follows the same ridiculous, over-the-top mantra that has given the SyFy Channel movies that kind of addictive absurdity. Written by “Sharknado” screenwriter Anthony C. Ferrante and illustrated by regular “Archie” artists Dan Parent and Rich Koslowski, this comic is a strangely enjoyable amalgamation of a traditional comic book icon and a loopy small-screen convergence of nature. The movies’ favorable reviews haven’t been issued because of any award-winning storylines, and “Archie vs. Sharknado” is no different; however, just because it isn’t literary brilliance doesn’t mean it isn’t a lot of mindless fun. Parent and Koslowski’s parodic cover borders on brilliance, though, with a chainsaw-armed Archie doing his best Ian Zierin