Review - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #4
From IDW Publishing
The latest issue of this extended tale of the fuzzy serial killer from IDW Publishing. This is Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #4.
Monica is inching closer and closer to discovering the truth about her brother’s death... willing to do anything — cross any line — to make it happen. Samantha Strong should be worried, but instead, the thrill has never been greater. Her unwitting prey is squirming in her clutches. For Samantha, this is where the real fun begins.
by Patrick Horvath (Author, Artist)
Oh, this is a clever issue! Rite of Spring #4 continues to impress, skillfully weaving Samantha’s secretive plotline with the tense, unravelling events in the small town. The pacing feels tight and deliberate, giving just enough answers to satisfy while still teasing where this story might ultimately lead.
Monica’s partnership with Sam is a fascinating dynamic. She’s searching for truth — particularly about what happened to her brother — and in this issue, she definitely finds something. However, that discovery comes with consequences, and the fallout spreads through the town, affecting some of the locals deeply. It’s a stark reminder that delving too deeply into secrets can be perilous.
What stands out most is how the story unfolds — there’s a deliberate tension throughout, with well-timed reveals and an ominous sense of discovery. The narrative cleverly splits the focus between Sam and Monica, showing how each is affected by what they find. And there’s a subtle but chilling twist that hints at Sam’s true nature — something dark, something we’ve only begun to understand.
Meanwhile, the broader picture in the town is equally engaging. The way the story plays with the town’s interconnectedness — both literal and social — creates a web of intrigue that adds real texture to the world. It feels alive, and that makes the creeping dread even more effective.
The art continues to be phenomenal. The painted style, with its soft edges and delicate tones, is a perfect counterpoint to the violence beneath the surface. The contrast between beauty and brutality is striking, making every blood-splattered page feel both haunting and oddly poetic.
This series continues to deliver on all fronts — clever writing, layered storytelling, and stunning visuals. It’s tense, clever, and completely absorbing.
If you’re not already reading Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees, now’s the time to dive in. This is one of IDW’s best ongoing titles, and Rite of Spring #4 proves that it’s only getting better. Don’t sleep on this series — grab it and get caught up before the next issue hits!
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