Welcome back for an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary blog to the ODPH podcast! For this edition, we’re talking BOOM! Studios’ newest hit: Eat The Rich #1 by Sarah Gailey & Puis Bak. This book has been mentioned by a lot of our podcast family as a must-read. With that kind of buzz around this book, lets see what the hype is all about, shall we?
EAT THE RICH #1 - BOOM! Studios - On sale August 18th
Written by Sarah Gailey - Artist: Pius Bak
Credit: BOOM! Studios
****Warning: The Blog teeters around spoilers, so consider yourself warned***
The story centers around Joey, who’s future is wide open with promise. She’s heading to the home of her boyfriend Astor: Crestfall Bluffs for some summer relaxation. However, when they arrive there, all is not as it seems. Joey meets the family & it’s not exactly smooth sailing. There’s an intimidating vibe to Astor’s family that haunts this issue. This is never more prevalent than a retirement party later in the evening.
Joey is a “fish out of water” around the other guests at this party & starts noticing odd behavior. After breaking away from the crowd, Joey stumbles onto something very horrific. It’s a great surprise & you need to read it for yourself. Solid cliffhanger ending.
EAT THE RICH #1 - BOOM! Studios - On sale August 18th
Written by Sarah Gailey - Artist: Pius Bak
Credit: BOOM! Studios
Gailey pens an excellent thriller in issue #1. The surprise will definitely hit readers hard. The “slow burn” build of Joey’s attempts to fit in really drive this book. While Astor is seemingly unfazed by the party, Joey seems to hone in on the guests’ behavior more & you get the tension building from page to page. Being the outsider looking in only sells the ending even more.
Gailey had a great pace & build for this issue balanced with some great artwork from Pak. The shady world of Crestfall Bluffs has brought to page very well. Even the small touches of bringing Joey’s inner monologue to life helped sell the reader on her awkwardness in her new surroundings (see “Not That Kind Of Girl” panel). .From the minute readers see Joey at the party, they can easily pick up from the visuals that all is not right & get that big payoff moment at the end of the issue.
EAT THE RICH #1 - BOOM! Studios - On sale August 18th
Written by Sarah Gailey - Artist: Pius Bak
Credit: BOOM! Studios
Overall, it’s clear to see what the hype is all about. The creative team crafts a thrilling first issue that will have readers guessing on what is the secret of Crestfall Bluffs & can Joey survive the summer. Very interested to see where the story goes to now. Swing by your Local comic shop & check it out!
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