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Series Review: Knock ‘Em Dead Killed ‘Em Too Quickly

Will Nevin and Zachary Jenkins5 years ago5 years ago010 mins

Long as you keep ‘em way off balance, how can they spot you’ve got no talents? It’s a tale of stand-up comedy, spirit possession and the eternal, exacting price of fame in Knock ‘Em Dead, a five-issue miniseries by writer Eliot Rahal, artist Mattia Monaco, colorist Matt Milla, letterer Taylor Esposito and publisher AfterShock. Will…

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Advance Review: ‘Knock ’em Dead’ #1 Doesn’t Go Far Enough Past Premise to Hook Audience

Zachary Jenkins5 years ago5 years ago03 mins

Knock ’em Dead #1 Writer: Eliot Rahal, Artist: Mattia Monaco, Colorist: Matt Milla, Letterer: Taylor Esposito, Publisher: AfterShock I’ve got a joke for you: How did the comedian die? You can bring a room alive by telling a good joke. You can put that room to sleep by explaining it. Like stories, jokes have a…

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