Volume 3 of Image Comics’ Creepshow continues two disturbing tales of horror. One about twisted obsessions, the other about nosy internet police. Screenwriters Chris Condon (“That Texas Blood”) and John Arcudi (“BPRD”) team up with artists Martin Morazzo (“The Ice Cream Man”) and Sean McManus (“Fables”) Together, we deliver a story that goes full throttle with the creepiness you’ve come to expect from a Creepshow story.
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First up is “The Murder Variant” by Condon and Morazzo. Every geek can attest to wanting to steal the holy grail deal of comic books. And every geek out there probably has at least one friend or relative who thinks collecting comic books is frivolous or pointless. Condon perfectly captures what happens when you mix the two and shows how far someone will go for their obsession. Morazzo’s art? It’s so amazing that every panel screams with tension and makes you want to turn the page, wondering what’s going to happen next.
Next up is “True-ish Crime” by Arcudi and McManus. This is for all fans of true crime podcasts and TV shows. Two aspiring Internet sleuths think they’ve solved a murder, but they discover something even more diabolical is going on. Alkudi’s writing is sharp and captures the true crime-obsessed internet culture with a sinister twist. McManus nails the down-to-earth vibe, keeping the characters real and the horror believable.
Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 feels like a late-night horror movie you can’t stop watching. This is another strong entry in the series. Creepshow doesn’t just tap into nostalgia, it reinvents it, giving us a horror that’s as clever as it is creepy. Fans of Creepshow and horror comics in general, this is for you.
Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 Review
Creepshow Vol. 3 #3
Creepshow Vol. 3 #3 feels like a late-night horror movie you can’t stop watching. This is another strong entry in the series. Creepshow doesn’t just tap into nostalgia, it reinvents it, giving us a horror that’s as clever as it is evil. Fans of Creepshow and horror comics in general, this is for you.
Sharp, witty writing with great examples of the height of collecting.
Excellent character-driven visuals by McManus
Morazzo’s images create a wonderful sense of tension.
