satan group
writer: Steve Niles
Illustrator: Peter Kowalski
Colorist: Lovin Kinzilski
Writer: Nate Pickos
Publisher: dark horse comics
Remember going to the video store with your parents as a kid? If you’re like me, you’ll rush into the horror zone as soon as you enter. You see your favorite movie there, the movie you’ve seen a hundred times and will see a hundred more. But then you stop. You see a banned movie out of the corner of your eye, the kind of movie your parents told you they wouldn’t rent to you because it was too gory, or taboo, or (worse) not rated. The choice is yours. Zombies 2, Cannibal Holocaust, death face, house next to cemetery, Cannibal Raptor, gate to hellor in very special cases Necromantic. Still, you’ll find a way to see them. Maybe by the time mom or dad fights you at the checkout line it’s too late and you can sneak them to the checkout counter. Then, you get home, turn on your VCR and watch some of the scariest stuff in movies.
Steve Niles and Peter Kowalskiof satan group Falling squarely into the horror category, this is a standalone short graphic novel featuring blood, gore, and creepy crawlies whose thirst for human flesh would shock old school parents. This feels very much like a 1970s/80s European horror film, depicting the violence in a documentary-like manner and making the death scenes seem very gruesome and snuffy. satan group Not quite that far, but there are some stylistic choices that give its horror a similar feel.
satan group The show centers on a diverse group of people, from influencers to entomologists and journalists, who receive an invitation from Dr. Philip Morgan to visit his coastal research facility. From the initial introduction of the characters to the onset of bloodshed, very little time is wasted. It is soon revealed that Dr. Morgan has been conducting experiments with small insects, specifically ants, which devour everything in a pulse. The organization tried to survive, but they did a poor job.
The story doesn’t get any more complicated than that, which is a good thing. Niles seems keenly aware that most of the films I mentioned above are highly popular because of their over-the-top violence and death scenes. This is what he brings to us, a group of people lining up to be devoured up close for our viewing pleasure. There’s a good reason why this happens, though. It would be even more pleasing if there was more story behind it. Dr. Morgan is a fascinating character, if you will, who would have earned more screen time before the madness began. But what’s here gets the job done.
The simplicity of the story does allow Kowalski the freedom to enjoy the carnage. This is where Mundo’s influence comes into play. his works Fierce ghosts chasing ghosts, bloodborneand the most recent where the monster is). exist satan grouphe seemed to be having the time of his life.
The characters are chewed down to their bones, and there’s not a single scene that doesn’t look horrifying. In some cases, the feeding takes place through several panels, so we can appreciate the madness of the attacks. The detail in the swarm is reminiscent of biblical images of plagues and war zones, and you’ll want more of it because it’s so well put together in terms of composition. It’s a treat and a great showcase of Kowalski’s abilities.
This is a given. satan group is a nostalgia hound’s dream and a great ode to the controversial European horror films of the 70s and 80s. Niles provided a streamlined script that gave Kowalski a chance to shine. These types of free collaborations never lead to a bloody good time. That’s exactly what they achieved here.
