EXQUISITE CORPSES #9 (tiny onion/image comics)

The Killers are falling off the board and the families that have a chance to win are becoming clearer. This, however, is creating issues and alliances are forming. Meanwhile, in the town our survivors are just trying to do what they can for survival. Who will meet their demise next and what unlikely alliances won’t we see coming?

Exquisite Corpses #9 - Written By Tyler Boss with James Tynion IV - Art By Valentine De Landro with Michael Walsh - Colors By Jordie Bellaire – Letters By Becca Carey - Edited By Steve Foxe, Greg Lockard, and Eric Harburn - Published By Tiny Onion/Image Comics

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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

STORY OVERVIEW:

The night continues and the families grow more restless as we are now down to the final 5 Killers. This means that five families are still in the running, with the New York family really pushing everyone’s buttons. This causes some of the families to start positioning themselves in favor or opposition of the finalists. Meanwhile, Mike, Jason, and Xavi make their way to the high school so they can use the school’s radio to try and reach out for help. Unfortunately for them the only response they get is from the cleanup crew, who are now on their way to get them. That is unless Laura can stop the cleanup crew. But that may not matter as Rascal Randy has arrived at the high school and is looking to get a little violent.

WRITING:

This issue does a great job of showing the distress and distrust among the 13 First Families. Tyler Boss does a great job of taking the reader inside and revealing some of the true feelings of the powerful families. Boss’ decision to start a possible alliance that could change the entire outcome of the game adds a new and interesting wrinkle to the story. The survivors we have been following have all ended up in some interesting situations coming out of this issue. Creating an air of can they make it together as a unit or will they all be picked off one by one. The action took a backseat yet again in this issue, but what the story lacked in action, it gained in a great setup for what is to come next.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue stands out as exceptional, maintaining the high standard that readers have come to expect from the series. Valentine De Landro skillfully captures the unique atmosphere of the story, with stylish visuals that immerse the audience in the world and breathe life into every scene. Jordie Bellaire continues to impress with her signature coloring, enhancing the mood and reinforcing the series’ distinct visual identity. In addition, Becca Carey delivers impeccable lettering, ensuring the narrative flows smoothly and making the story easy to follow for readers.

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Final Thoughts:

Exquisite Corpses #9 marks a significant step toward the conclusion of the first season of this series. By highlighting what is at stake and introducing new, meaningful developments to the narrative, this issue serves as an essential component in the lead-up to forthcoming events. For readers who have not yet read Exquisite Corpses, this is an opportune moment to grab Volume 1 in trade paperback and familiarize yourself with the story before the highly anticipated conclusion unfolds.

FINAL GRADE: 9/10

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