Politics are a bitch, even for monsters. Orpheus Knox, a shadowy figure able to bend light around themselves, is concerned about the infrastructure and what she believes is the rising human rebellion in the Northern Territory. Her concerns are met with resentment and hostility during a council meeting. Their leader, Romero, takes this not only personally, but as an insult against everyone in the Northern Territory. This resentment may pose a greater problem for Orpheus, jeopardizing not only her political standing, but her life, as well.

Meanwhile, a child flees the monsters only to find an unlikely savior in a Howler named Virago. The creature clearly has a soft spot for human children, which is curious since Virago’s nickname is “Guilly the Guillotine,” for the rumored beheading of a child.

Apparently, hubris is not limited to humans, as Romero and his fellow creatures are too busy admiring themselves and their confirmation bias to recognize potential problems in their territory. Though this is a horror story, I find it hysterical that supernatural creatures who see themselves as superior to humans suffer from the same idiotic failings. Irony, perhaps? What makes this series interesting, though, are the characters. Orpheus has a fascinating character arc even if it means watching her mull over how to wipe out humans. Virago is complex creature who is terrifying one moment and gentle the next. Romero is one note at this point in the story, but I’m guessing that will change in future issues.

The art by Soo Lee continues to deliver in tone and depth, but the real standout is the lettering done by Frank Cvetlovic. Every time a character speaks, the lettering emphasizes their personalities, thereby developing character more quickly. It can also give you goosebumps.

If you’re a horror fan, you’ll want to jump on board now.

Creative Team: David Dastmalchian and Leah Kilpatrick (writers), Soo Lee (artist), Frank Cvetkovic (letterer)
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
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