Some strong contenders this week, and many from the bigger companies, but I really enjoyed Keres: Blood & Shadow from Zenescope Entertainment.
The enigmatic Goddess of Death’s past has been shrouded in mystery—a secret that has never been revealed to any human. But when a new deadly threat, known as the Hollowborn, emerges and begins to wreak havoc on humanity, Keres realizes the only way to defeat them is to revisit the shocking events that made her.
Guest starring Henry Lovecraft as well as Holmes & Houdini, this epic tale will change Keres’ life forever!
Writer: Joe Brusha, Artwork: Hakan Aydin & Allan Otero, Colors: Robby Bevard, Letters: Taylor Esposito (Of Ghost Glyph Studios), Editor: David Wohl, and Production & Design: Christopher Cote
For me, this issue hit many buttons, making it an enjoyable read. First up, it deals with some of the backstory of the Goddess of Death herself - Keres. This gives us a snapshot into her past, with a look at the decisions she made growing up and how they shape who she became, as well as what she can do now.
From there, this issue links in nicely with the main series. It explains a recent revelation and adds a further dimension of mystery to the story arc running through the main books. You don’t have to read this to enjoy the current run; it does give you a little added information, though, while if you were to just pick this up, I think you would find it enjoyable too.
Finally, it reintroduces some other characters - specifically Holmes, Houdini and Lovecraft. These are all legacy characters and have had their own adventures. Yes, this story does tease something more with Lovecraft, but that may be something for another day. The reintroduction ensures that we don’t forget about these characters, as there is a lot in the Grim Universe1.
In all, an enjoyable book, with some great art to match the story.
Get it at Forbidden Planet:
Even after the recent events with Father Time