RACHEL
RISING VOL. 4: WINTER GRAVES (Abstract
Studios, 2014; Softcover)
Collects
Rachel
Rising
Nos. 19-24 (cover dates September, 2013- April, 2014)
Writer
and Artist: Terry Moore
The
town of Manson is having the snowstorm of the century, much like my
fine city of Detroit did this past winter when we shattered the
previous record snowfall set in 1880-81. It always snows in Manson,
just like it snowed almost every day in Detroit this past winter.
Rachel and Jet are possessed by victims of Manson's dark past. Manson
was the site of witch hunts 300 years ago, and Moore does a great job
tying the past into the present. Now about the future...Malus isn't
going to be satisfied by anything less than the end of all, is he
(it)?
Sorry
to be so vague, folks. This series is deceptively simple yet
pleasingly nuanced. While it is a Horror comic, it is a subtle Horror
bordering on drama. It's still not too late to jump on board, folks.
No fair weather fans or bandwagon accusations here in comic books. If
you find the prospect of paying 5 bucks a pop to see the “end” of
Wolverine insulting then come on over here. They can have their 3D
covers...I'll take Rachel Rising.
Junk
Food For Thought rating: 5 out of 5.
The
OCD zone- Pro: The issue covers feature the trade dress, a rarity
in contemporary collected editions. Con: The covers are in black and
white, like the issues. Pro: The MSRP is low for 6 issues; with that,
I can let the lack of color for the covers slide. OCD yin/yang.
DVD-style
Extras included in this book: None.
Paper
rating: 5 out of 5. Good weight uncoated stock.
Binding
rating: 4 out of 5. Perfect bound trade paperback.
Cardstock
cover coating rating: 4.5 out of 5. Dull matte finish coating
which is scuff resistant.
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