Title: Hello Body Horror # 1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Body Positive
Written by: Mark Bouchard
Illustrated by: Rye Hickman
Letters by: Jodie Troutman
I Can’t Take You Anywhere
By: Robert Hack
Mukgang
Written by: Michael W. Conrad
Illustrated by: Martin Morazzo
Colors by: Chris O’Halloran
Letters by: Lucas Gattoni
Butterfly Field
Written by: Jeremy Bastian
Illustrated by: Ziyan Qiu
Colors by: James Fenner
You Can’t Make a Silk Purse from a Sow’s Ear
By: Jenna Cha
Minimal Scarring
By: Derick Jones
Main Cover by: Rebecca Puebla
Variant Covers by: Jenny Frison, Jonathan Wayshak, Aaron Campbell, Yanick Paquette, Rebeca Puebla, Aaron Bartling
Price: $ 5.99 US
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments: “Body Positive” follows Lyss, a fitness enthusiast and podcaster who tries a new diet and ends up gaining muscle fast. The story never fully explains what is happening, and the ending feels confusing. However, the art effectively conveys the characters’ personalities and physical changes.
“I Can’t Take You Anywhere” consists of three one-panel horror-themed cartoons meant to be comedic. While the artwork is solid, the humour does not land as well as intended.
“Mukgang” features a podcast rivalry that spirals far beyond reason. Two competitors keep trying to outdo one another, and it becomes unsettling to watch how far they are willing to go. The art effectively captures the growing madness of both characters.
“Butterfly Field” is another story that can be difficult to follow, but it still manages to create a creepy atmosphere. The people are illustrated in a strange, zombie-like way, while the bright butterfly colours stand out sharply against the unsettling tone.
“You Can’t Make a Silk Purse from a Sow’s Ear” centres on a man dealing with sterility and other medical issues he refuses to accept. Something bizarre unfolds, though the story never clearly explains exactly what is happening.
“Minimal Scarring” tells of a plastic surgeon who turns his talents on himself. There is not a great deal of depth here, but the core idea is that he wants attention and admiration, only to receive it in a way he never expected.
Overall, this collection focuses on the human body and the often harmful things people do to it, exploring the strange and sometimes horrific consequences that can follow.
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