A QUIET PLACE: STORM WARNING #3 (IDW DARK)
Terri is still trying to get Mia and herself to safety while it is raining so their movements aren’t heard by the aliens. But what happens when the rain stops? Can the town continue to survive, or will more victims be added to the body count?
A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #3 - Written By Phil Hester – Pencils & Inks By Ryan Kelly – Colors By Lee Loughridge - Letters By Nathan Widick – Edited By Heather Antos - Published By IDW Publishing
Credit: IDW Dark
***POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING***
STORY OVERVIEW:
Terri is trying to get to safety with Mia using the rain as cover for their movements and noises. This plan seems to be working out quite well. Terri is also coordinating with Caleb to save and help other survivors well they have the rain for cover. Caleb is moving Gloria and Brody to the station where it is safer. But he is having trouble maneuvering the wheelchair through the mud. We get a flashback to Lonnie taking the levee down and watching the aliens attack the first causualities of the invasion of the town. Even though he is hurt, he must muster all of his energy to take out the bridge before it’s too late. Unfortunately, the towns posse is waiting for him to stop him. Knowing what they know now, it’s safe to say they wouldn’t stop him now.
WRITING:
This issue continues to ramp up the suspense and drama of the story. Phil Hester does a fantastic job of taking us between the present and the flashbacks to how we got here. It never gets confusing and makes for the perfect plot device to keep the story moving forward. The suspense of wither the survivors will survive, mixed with the anxiety of watching the mistakes that let this all happen, creates the perfect powder keg of emotions. Using the rain as cover is a genius way to exploit the alien’s greatest strength and turn it into a weakness. At the same time, it creates even more suspense as the rain can stop at any time. Hester really excels at making the reader uneasy and feeling like the other shoe can drop at any time.
ARTWORK:
The artwork in this issue is outstanding and captures the spirit of the franchise with real impact. Ryan Kelly brings the ruined small-town setting to life while emphasizing the tension and drama of each scene. The detailed backgrounds and destruction pull readers directly into the world. The aliens are also instantly familiar to fans but still feature distinctive touches that make the designs feel fresh and imaginative.
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Final Thoughts:
A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #3 delivers nonstop tension from the opening page. Its brisk pacing and sustained suspense keep readers fully engaged, while the artwork vividly reinforces the story’s intensity. The creative team effectively keeps both the characters and the audience off balance, building investment in who will survive. For horror fans, this is an easy recommendation to pick up at the LCS this week.
FINAL GRADE: 9/10
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