Title: Hello Darkness # 17
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Last Christmas:
Written by: Torunn Gronbekk
Illustrated by: Isaac Goodhart
Colors by: Rebecca Good
Letters by: Jim Campbell
Recollect:
Written by: Zack Kaplan
Illustrated by: Dennis Menheere
Letters by: Becca Carey
I Can’t Take You Anywhere:
By: Robert Hack
One of Us:
Written by: Joe Pruett
Illustrated by: Steven Subic
Letters by: Pat Brosseau
The Pothole:
By: Tyler Crook
Main Cover by: Rebeca Puebla
Variant Covers by: Jenny Frison, Jeehyung Lee, Michael Dialynas
Price: $ 5.99 US
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Website: www.boom-studios.com
Comments:
“Last Christmas”
This is a horror story that builds tension effectively, and you can feel the terror mounting as it progresses. The family secret is unexpected, though you do sense that something is coming. The story itself is fairly minimal, relying more on atmosphere than plot. The artwork depicts the evil characters well enough, but they are not presented as particularly frightening.
“Recollect”
This story follows a group of people who are murdered, leaving one survivor who tries to determine who the killer is. The narrative strongly implies that the remaining person may be the murderer, but it never fully commits to or confirms this idea. The artwork is extremely dark, making it difficult to see many details. Ultimately, the story doesn’t seem to go anywhere or reach a satisfying conclusion.
“One of Us”
A girl joins a group of hikers, and later, one hiker goes missing, only to be found by someone living in the woods. It soon becomes clear that these woods are far more dangerous than ordinary ones, with deadly threats lurking in more than one place. This story effectively suggests that something deeply wrong exists beyond the surface.
“I Can’t Take You Anywhere”
This piece consists of three cute, self-contained cartoon panels. Simple, light, and easy to digest.
“The Pothole”
This story focuses on a pothole and a man who tries to get it filled. Eventually, he succeeds, just not in the way one might expect. The pothole itself is an evil presence, radiating malevolence, yet it also seems reluctant to cause harm. This is a well-told tale, and the artwork complements the story perfectly.
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