Review: Grimm Tales Of Terror Volume 5 #1
From Zenescope Entertainment
A new volume and new horror begins from Zenescope Entertainment with Grimm Tales Of Terror Volume 5 #1.
The Black Angel Statue
The legend of the Black Angel statue of Oakland Cemetery looms large. Said to be cursed or haunted by a malevolent force, the angel is rumored to bring death or tragedy to anyone who dares venture into the cemetery at night to gaze upon her. Despite the warnings, a group of thrill-seeking teens decide to test the legend, dismissing it as mere superstition. However, they quickly learn the truth is far darker and more terrifying than they imagined.
Writer: Joe Brusha, Artwork: Juan Francisco Mota, Colors: Robby Bevard, Letters: Taylor Esposito (Of Ghost Glyph Studios), Editor: Dave Franchini, and Production & Design: Christopher Cote
It's a new year and a new volume of horror tales from Zenescope Entertainment. This is an excellent all-in-one story, featuring Keres as our guide, as usual.
This issue takes some horror from the past, such as betrayal, love, and death, and builds that all together and moves us into the future.
Starting in the present, there is discussion of the myths of the Black Statue and students' use of it as an initiation of sorts. I like the use of romance and jealousy in this story, and you can feel the tension building up throughout.
Then we get to the crux of the story, with the spirit of the past, murderous intent, getting in on the act. What follows is a freaky chase through the park with no way out, until it comes to a bloody and spirit-driven ending.
This was a good start and follows the classic pattern. I enjoyed the artwork and the haunting aspects of the story.
