Choker #1 by Ben McCool and Ben Templesmith

I just started following Ben Templesmith; this hit the stores at just the right time.  Ben McCool also had a hand in the Justice League Unlimited series.  For those that have never checked out a Marvel Unlimited comic, you really should do yourself a favor and check out the Unlimited version of your favorite Marvel book.

In Choker, the two Ben’s join up to create a dark police drama comic.  Choker will follow the likes of Johnny Jackson on his road to bust a notorious drug dealer.  Knowing that this is coming from Image Comics, you can bet there will be adult themes, demonic forces at work, and a story that keeps you craving more by the end of each craven, twisted and hilarious issue.

This has all the beginnings to be a great comic series.  Throw this onto your stack of books this week at checkout and enjoy a new series.  You never know, this might just make your monthly pull list of short stories.  I know it is making mine!

So, it’s no secret here at the Games/Comics are Evil HQ that we love us some Ben Templesmith. Fell is a huge staff favorite, and we’ve been sucking down Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse like Radar on M.A.S.H. drank Grape Nehi sodas. Color us STOKED when we shot a quick tweet out that thanked the kind Aussie gent for his work, especially the creator commentary on the books.

Here’s what we got back:And, then, to top it off, shortly after:

We feel all squooshy and warm inside, now. Thanks, Mr. T!