Tales from the Darkside #2
IDW Publishing 2016
Script by Joe Hill
Adaptation by Michael Benedetto
Illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez
Coloured by Ryan Hill
Lettered by Robbie Robbins
No secret I wasn’t a big fan of the first issue but this one is one I can sink my teeth into. It combines science with esp type powers to create something that for one man is terrifying and for a corporation a way to recreate these abilities in others. I mean look at history and you’ll see those who can things others can’t were either worshiped or destroyed the in later stages of civilisation we see governments trying to create subjects who gain those esp powers for use in war or spying. This takes that one step further and and actually creeps you out.
What i liked about this issue is that through the characterization we’re able to see how and why Brian is like he is. That as a child he uses his gifts for the first time and experiences a seizure after using them, this tells me it’s his mind's way of counterbalancing what he’s doing. The manifestation of his dark passenger is a reflex action to help him cope with what’s happening. All things considered we get a really good look at Brian, what he can do and the consequences thereof, namely how his life has turned out for him.
Conveniently his car breaks down and he’s picked up by a gentlemen who knows way too much about him. Personally alarm bells would’ve gone off and i’d have tried to escape but what he’s offered seems too good to be true. We’ll see if the old adage “if something seems too good to be true….” is accurate for this or not be the end of next issue in the meantime the whole situation is shaded by hope and creepiness, the latter on more levels than you’ll expect.
Gabriel knows how to do creepy and the way he’s able to demonstrate Brian’s dark passenger as well as the use of his abilities is great. There’s so much life and expression that’s going on here through the characters faces and facial expressions. The way the story flows through the pages and panels, with the attention to detail and the ever present Rubix Cube is incredibly well done. Also his use of backgrounds is wonderful and helps to really flesh out the bigger picture here.
Alright now if this organization that Mr. Finney works for that’s supposed to help Brian is going to permeate the remainder of the series and look into situations like this for their own personal gain then I’m all for that. This is the kind of setup that I love as they either get their comeuppance or they succeed and do irreparable damage either way it’s the kind of story that readers can get behind.
The guys know how to do disarmingly weird and creepy all the while throwing a few twists and turns into the mix to keep us guessing. This one is great and I look forward to seeing just how Brian’s mind works and what will happen next.
IDW Publishing 2016
Script by Joe Hill
Adaptation by Michael Benedetto
Illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez
Coloured by Ryan Hill
Lettered by Robbie Robbins
No secret I wasn’t a big fan of the first issue but this one is one I can sink my teeth into. It combines science with esp type powers to create something that for one man is terrifying and for a corporation a way to recreate these abilities in others. I mean look at history and you’ll see those who can things others can’t were either worshiped or destroyed the in later stages of civilisation we see governments trying to create subjects who gain those esp powers for use in war or spying. This takes that one step further and and actually creeps you out.
What i liked about this issue is that through the characterization we’re able to see how and why Brian is like he is. That as a child he uses his gifts for the first time and experiences a seizure after using them, this tells me it’s his mind's way of counterbalancing what he’s doing. The manifestation of his dark passenger is a reflex action to help him cope with what’s happening. All things considered we get a really good look at Brian, what he can do and the consequences thereof, namely how his life has turned out for him.
Conveniently his car breaks down and he’s picked up by a gentlemen who knows way too much about him. Personally alarm bells would’ve gone off and i’d have tried to escape but what he’s offered seems too good to be true. We’ll see if the old adage “if something seems too good to be true….” is accurate for this or not be the end of next issue in the meantime the whole situation is shaded by hope and creepiness, the latter on more levels than you’ll expect.
Gabriel knows how to do creepy and the way he’s able to demonstrate Brian’s dark passenger as well as the use of his abilities is great. There’s so much life and expression that’s going on here through the characters faces and facial expressions. The way the story flows through the pages and panels, with the attention to detail and the ever present Rubix Cube is incredibly well done. Also his use of backgrounds is wonderful and helps to really flesh out the bigger picture here.
Alright now if this organization that Mr. Finney works for that’s supposed to help Brian is going to permeate the remainder of the series and look into situations like this for their own personal gain then I’m all for that. This is the kind of setup that I love as they either get their comeuppance or they succeed and do irreparable damage either way it’s the kind of story that readers can get behind.
The guys know how to do disarmingly weird and creepy all the while throwing a few twists and turns into the mix to keep us guessing. This one is great and I look forward to seeing just how Brian’s mind works and what will happen next.
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