Reviewed By Jorge Solis. As a major antagonist returns, “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #10 picks up the fast pace and unleashes a series of suspenseful plot twists. Based on Clive Barker’s “Cabal” novella, this sequel picks up on the former underground inhabitants of the destroyed city of Midian. Just like the “Hellraiser” series, the “Nightbreed” mythology continues in uncharted and unpredictable territory.
WRITTEN BY: Marc Andreyko
ART BY: Emmanuel Xerx Javier, Devmalya Pramanik
PUBLISHER: Boom! Studios
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: February 25, 2015
The cause of Midian’s downfall and the prophetic savior of the Breed, Boone seems to have forgotten to find a new home for his lost tribe. With Lori back from the dead, Boone just wants to be with her. But now an old enemy has returned from the ruins of Midian. Ashberry, a former priest damned by the blood of Baphomet, is setting the stage for the next holy war.
Writer Marc Andreyko switches back and forth between Ashberry’s revenge story and the Breed’s search for the promised land. Boone is the reluctant hero who has doubts about his true destiny. I like how Andreyko draws the parallels between Boone’s character arc and Peloquin’s lack of faith in his missing leader. Wondering who he should give his loyalty to, Pelican feels betrayed and abandoned by Boone.
Because there are two artists involved, I always feel torn between artists Emmanuel Xerx Javier and Devmalya Pramanik. Though I enjoy Javier’s illustrations, I am drawn more to Pramanik’s group shots. In a four panel set, there is so much detail in the background and foreground as Pramanik captures Peloquin’s broken faith. It’s more about giving the monsters relatable emotions to express.
“Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #10 will definitely shock readers with its surprising twists. Just reading the “Nightbreed” comic makes me want to watch the movie all over again.
