Written by: Betvin Geant
Art by: Kay
Publisher: Ether Comics
Michael’s delusional quest to be God’s “chosen one” continues in this issue. However Michael takes a bit of a step back so Geant can introduce a couple of new characters, broadening the scope of the series as well as playing with some other Biblical ideas. This issue introduces a black man named Adam, and an Asian scientist named Noa. The issue sets up an interesting arch for these characters to come into conflict with Michael as the series progresses. One of the problems I have had with the series is that it seemed to lack a coherent focus, but this issue shows a clarity of where the story is heading. The writing is the best yet and Geant pens an excellent monologue for Michael that explains how he views himself. For me, the series has gone to being a curiosity piece to being a must read after this issue.
The panels are some of the best I have seen in comics in quite some time. The long and brooding blocks set up a tone of place as well as frame of mind of the characters. Moody scenes of Michael nursing a camp fire are interspersed with our two new characters meeting on a rainy bike ride in the city. There is a sense of craftsmanship about the panels, they are never too busy or distract from each other. A problem I have with a lot of comics is that they try to cram too much into a page, this is not a problem at all here. They are going for a 70’s type cinematic vibe and they nail it.
This issue is the best so far. As always the story is quite out there and bizarre, but I like it. The introduction of the new characters does seem to take away from the focus on Michael, but it is still early in this twelve issue series; so this arch doesn’t feel like it’s tacked on. I’m looking forward to seeing how these lives intersect. All three of them are on a collision course as they look to “finish what they started”.
The issue is out now and is well worth picking up. If you’re a horror fan and haven’t started up this series, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
