Ian and Sutton are following leads given to them by the Heathen so they can find out who summoned the Stain. But the Heathen can’t help but taunt Sutton and really mess with her head. With Mason’s life on the line, can they get the information to find him before it’s too late?
credit: Mad Cave Studios
It Killed Everyone But Me #3
Written By Ryan Parrott – Art By Letizia Cadonici
Colors By Alessandro Santoro – Letters By Taylor Esposito
Edited By James B. Emmett - Published By Mad Cave Studios
***Minor Spoilers Possible***
Story Overview:
Ian and Sutton go to question Samantha’s ex and Mason’s ex to see if either could be the one to have summoned the Stain. After chatting with them both, they take their findings back to the Heathen. But before he gives them answers, he asks Sutton more questions mostly to taunt and get under her skin. Ultimately it works as Sutton tells Ian that she can’t continue to do this. She gives Ian her necklace to control the Heathen before returning home. Now Ian finds himself on the trail of the Stain and saving Mason, well Sutton is falling apart with the memories of what happened in the past.
Writing:
This issue really ramps up the story and the horror surrounding it. Ryan Parrott does a magnificent job with building up the suspense and horror in this story. The interactions between Sutton and the Heathen are unnerving and really make your skin crawl. At the same time the mystery of who summoned the Stain keeps you guessing right up until the reveal that happens at the end of the issue. The more we learn about what happened all those years ago, the creepier and more unsettling the story becomes.
Artwork:
The book's illustrations seamlessly enhance the story's eerie mood. Letizia Cadonici brings this haunting tale to life with her art, crafting characters that exude an unmistakably creepy vibe while the backgrounds intensify the sense of unease. Alessandro Santoro further enriches the visuals by making thoughtful color choices, which effectively convey the story's tone and meaning. The gory scenes in this issue really ramp up the horror and make the story darker.
Final Thoughts
It Killed Everyone But Me #3 ramps up the horror and suspense well unveiling more of the mystery. The psychological portion of the story becomes very unsettling at times, well still delivering a decent amount of physical/gory images and themes. This is a must read for any thriller/horror fans. You should pick up a copy at the LCS this week and think about adding this series to your Pull List.
Overall Grade: 9.5/10