AshtonGage
Monday, June 02, 2008, 06:38 AM
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Title The Chair 1
Publisher Name: Alterna Comics ( www.alternacomics.com )
Writer: Peter Simeti also is responsible for the lettering, grey tones, and cover colors
Art: Kevin Christensen
$13.95, 136 pages, Black & White
Safety Content Label: MAX: EXPLICIT CONTENT - 18 years old.
Publishers Blurb:
Richard Sullivan has spent the past 10 years on death-row,
awaiting execution for crimes he claims he never committed.
But lately strange events have started occurring in the prison,
including a piling body count of inmates, a viciously sadistic
warden, and enough twists and turns to make Sullivan question
his own sanity. Can he prove his innocence before it's too late -
or is there entirely something else going on
Reviewer Comments:
This story is a dark and ominous telling of the human psyche. Not only that but it tests itself in allowing one to wonder,are such things possible in society today? One can never really say, plus who better then to run monsters, then monsters right? Maybe this story is better to ask, do people still have humanity left? Or are we all so desensitized that we left it behind long ago? All in all this story tackles alot of what makes a person bend or break, and it does it well.
The comic itself is very well thought out. The artwork goes along with the tale perfectly, even down to the lettering that flows off of the walls of some panels. Meanwhile on top of the dark theme, and the well toned art, you also have dialogue and characters that are as twisted and dark as the tale itself. I’m glad to say I very much enjoyed reading this one from start to end. Though I will admit, as much as I like the ending, it isn’t one to end all endings. Though I do agree that it is one fitting for a story like this one. If you’re a fan of the darker side of storytelling, then this is one comic you’ll definitely enjoy.
Title The Chair 1
Publisher Name: Alterna Comics ( www.alternacomics.com )
Writer: Peter Simeti also is responsible for the lettering, grey tones, and cover colors
Art: Kevin Christensen
$13.95, 136 pages, Black & White
Safety Content Label: MAX: EXPLICIT CONTENT - 18 years old.
Publishers Blurb:
Richard Sullivan has spent the past 10 years on death-row,
awaiting execution for crimes he claims he never committed.
But lately strange events have started occurring in the prison,
including a piling body count of inmates, a viciously sadistic
warden, and enough twists and turns to make Sullivan question
his own sanity. Can he prove his innocence before it's too late -
or is there entirely something else going on
Reviewer Comments:
This story is a dark and ominous telling of the human psyche. Not only that but it tests itself in allowing one to wonder,are such things possible in society today? One can never really say, plus who better then to run monsters, then monsters right? Maybe this story is better to ask, do people still have humanity left? Or are we all so desensitized that we left it behind long ago? All in all this story tackles alot of what makes a person bend or break, and it does it well.
The comic itself is very well thought out. The artwork goes along with the tale perfectly, even down to the lettering that flows off of the walls of some panels. Meanwhile on top of the dark theme, and the well toned art, you also have dialogue and characters that are as twisted and dark as the tale itself. I’m glad to say I very much enjoyed reading this one from start to end. Though I will admit, as much as I like the ending, it isn’t one to end all endings. Though I do agree that it is one fitting for a story like this one. If you’re a fan of the darker side of storytelling, then this is one comic you’ll definitely enjoy.