Event Horizon: Dark Descend #2 follows the horror and predictions of Question #1, then jumps into the descent of Hell itself. Gravity drive has been activated, the rules of reality have already collapsed, and hell itself is bleeding into the corridors of Event Horizon. Quite literally. As flawed humans begin to unravel in subtle and shocking ways, Christian Ward and Tristan Jones waste no time proving that the worst fears are not only in the blank, but also in those trapped within them.
October 8th, Event Horizon: Dark Descent #2 fuses the character’s backstory even further, with the horrors growing on the ship happening. That is, the continued complexity of the characters develops, and Jones layers into some of the most frightening images he sees all year round.
This problem begins with a flashback. Flashbacks are suitable for ships that are just beginning to have a chaos and blood-broken floor. It reminds us that whatever the crew did before, the karma of hell is itself called.
Jones will blow your mind with this problem visual. There is a fear in this issue that really opens up the universe and shows that the film could have become even more intense and far more intrusive. We are talking about things that are truly unforgettable, like double page splashes of things outside the ship when they are in the folds of space-time, or things that are leaking to the ship from outside.
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There are also important figures that add to the general horror that Jones designs very well. This adds to the bigger story as it contemplates what the ultimate goal is besides to torture the crew.
Much of this issue revolves around crews who realize that things aren’t that alright, as they try to get the engine back together. They seem to have teleported as needed, but now they are stuck in hell itself, or at least what appears to be hell. Characters begin to lose it in a variety of ways, and it is clear that they are destined to pay for past mistakes and failures. With the initial problem setting up different personalities, Ward and Jones can lean completely towards the punishment they are due.
The colours by Pip Martin remain highlights, with flesh red and hellish glow getting in the way of the boat. Disputing those reds is the sick green that illuminates the ship, with muscle cuts across the character.
One drawback is that there is no clarity as to where this is heading. As it stands, everyone appears to be screwed, but the crew is in a state of confusion and crisis, mostly a matter of reaction, not progressing the plot forward. That being said, if the first problem is the character setup, this problem certainly pays off for visual horror.
Event Horizon: Dark Descent #2 is a terrifying plunge into the universe’s hell, amplifying the horror, gore and psychological pain that was tempted in Issue 1. While the plot progression remains in the mixed chaos, the pure strength of the visuals and crew clarification make this a terrifyingly unforgettable installment.
“Event Horizon: Dark Descent” #2 is a cold charge into the universe’s hell
Event Horizon: Dark Descent #2
Event Horizon: Dark Descent #2 is a terrifying plunge into the universe’s hell, amplifying the horror, gore and psychological pain that was tempted in Issue 1. While the plot progression remains in the mixed chaos, the pure strength of the visuals and crew clarification make this a terrifyingly unforgettable installment.
The incredible grotesque visuals from Tristan Jones expand the myth beyond the film’s darkest moments.
A strong balance of character backstory and psychological dismantling as the crew confronts hell itself.
The first issue dramatically escalates tension and fear.
Momentum stalls from time to time, focusing more on the response than on the forward movement.
