The devil on my face
writer: David Peppers
Artists and Colorists: Alex Cormack
Publisher: Crazy Cave
collect: Questions #1-6
release date: June 25, 2024
The devil on my face tells an exciting story, half of which is terrifying The Exorcist Satisfy intensity face to face/confrontation. The story takes place between Rome and Spain in the 1740s. The troubled Vatican Church appoints exorcist Father Franco Vieri to rescue the son of a Spanish nobleman, but something goes wrong during the exorcism, causing Vieri to The soul is exchanged with the demon’s soul. With the priest now trapped in the body of a “possessed” nobleman, and a demon known as “Legion” now inhabiting Vieri’s body, the story shifts from religious political drama to a high-stakes battle to stop the incarnation of evil from taking over the world. .
right here The devil on my face There is a lot to do. David Peppers The story deftly raises the stakes on each issue, creating a back-and-forth between church politics and demonic personal struggles—both metaphorically and literally. I’m also impressed with how well the Vatican depicts the hierarchy of cardinals, as there seems to be a lot of research.
The world-building is top-notch, with a detailed description of the church and its internal politics. The addition of Masonic rivalry also adds an interesting dimension, and the idea of demonic control within the Church, even at the papal level, is both fascinating and chilling in terms of the evils committed by those in power.
At its heart, though, this is a cat-and-mouse story about good versus evil, with good represented by the dissolute cannon agent Father Vieri, the church’s master exorcist. His former boss, Cardinal Mancini, harbors a deep-seated dislike of him, as do many of Vieri’s superiors, as the series’ protagonist, the Exorcist, works primarily out of a sense of duty – to stop evil because he is One of the best at stopping evil.
As for the rest of the cast, there’s Santiago, the son of a wealthy silver miner who serves as somewhat of a supporting character in the show. His storyline explores themes of identity, faith, and redemption as his possession by the Legion and his complicated relationship with his late brother Hector add important depth to the later narrative.
Most important is Maria, Santiago’s other half, who spends most of the series fighting alongside Padre Vieri/Santiago. Maria is a supporting character in the story, a potential love interest, and a prophetic sidekick who adds some much-needed momentum.
The intertwined stories of these three characters enrich the plot, especially as they face their respective demons, providing a poignant balance to the horrors that await them – each story is unique and well-developed, providing a poignant counterpoint to the horrors that await them. A rich narrative contributes.
Alex Cormack’s The artwork is stunning, featuring stunning architecture, scenic shots, and delightful body horror (the inventive eye symbolism sets up a delightfully creepy haunting). Overall, the atmosphere created by Cormac’s illustrations feels visceral, with subtle obscurities becoming clear with just the right shock, heightening the sense of horror at just the right moments.
I can’t stress this enough, there are a lot of clever page turns here meaning dramatic reveals and plenty of demonic tropes that look like something straight out of an exorcism movie. There’s a lot of gruesome horror here, but none of it is inconsequential, as the comic does a good job of showing when to use possessions, mutilation, and gore to keep the reader on edge.
Thanks also to Cormack for cThe colorful layers work well to create an unforgettable atmosphere. Perhaps most surprising are the superb fonts in the series Justin Burchhas some great onomatopoeia work and some very thoughtful fonts and color schemes that evoke a Hellraiser -esque vibe.
What sets this comic apart is how seamlessly it delivers on the promise of its premise. The collaboration in this comic shows a perfect balance between mystery and revelation, as the stakes escalate quite nicely with each issue. As for the horror elements? They executed it beautifully and the competition between Vieri and Legion, It evokes some very Van Helsing-Dracula vibes.
One small criticism, however, is the over-the-top nature of the ending, which felt a bit jarring at the end. Vieri’s revelation of the religious background was completely surprising to me, although I did appreciate the presentation, and while there was room for a sequel, the conclusion ended things in a somewhat confusing state. I also liked the overall takeaway theme about our own demons.
comprehensive, The devil on my face It’s a thrilling blend of horror and supernatural drama with a huge cast while maintaining a gripping pace. The ending is completely messy, but it does leave the door open for more stories in this dark and fascinating world.
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