Reviewed by Jorge Solis. Ending on a high note, “Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 moves at a fast pace as the concluding chapter closes with an epic bang. Based on Clive Barker’s “Cabal” novella, this sequel picks up on the whereabouts of the former underground Midian inhabitants as they search for a new home. The “Nightbreed” series gives its complicated monsters a much-needed and satisfying finale.
WRITTEN BY: Marc Andreyko
ART BY: Emmanuel Xerx Javier
PUBLISHER: Boom! Studios
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: April 22, 2015
An old enemy returns from the ruins of Midian to seek revenge against the Breed. Ashberry, is a former priest damned by the blood of Baphomet, hell bent on continuing his holy war against the lovebirds, Lori and Boone. Though they were lost for some time, the Breed reunite when their savior is in trouble against the ferocious Beserkers. Now the Breed have to move on somehow, recuperate, and deal with the onslaught of Ashberry’s war.
Writer Marc Andreyko wraps every subplot, making sure no question is left unanswered. The series develops the relationship between Peloquin and Boone in a really enjoyable way. In the first issue, in his origin story, we understand why Peloquin has been harsh and untrusting towards Boone. In their last stand against Ashberry, Boone and Peloquin have to make a united choice that will affect the Breed in the aftermath.
Family is a major theme in the storyline, which artist Emmanuel Xerx Javier captures the emotional connection in the illustrations. Notice how Javier frames the panel, illustrating more than two characters. In the wide shots, Javier draws the Breed together, as if they are finally working together as a team. Not runaways or orphans anymore, Boon takes charge and leads the Breed to their final destination.
“Clive Barker’s Nightbreed” #12 wraps up the story to a satisfying end, delivering a worthy sequel.
