Elsie is alone and in dangerous territory following the CDC fire.
Her only “friend” has been the Spirit Guide, who’s been planting doubt in her mind. This only amplifies the fear coursing through her.
Lost in her thoughts, she now finds herself surrounded by a new feline pack with nowhere to run!
FERAL #27 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, &Brad Simpson (IMAGE COMICS) welcomes new players to the deadly game of life.
Let’s take a closer look at events.
FERAL #27 by Tony Fleecs, Trish Forstner, Tone Rodriguez, &Brad Simpson (IMAGE COMICS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Fleecs challenges Elsie on a few different levels in this chapter. The opening pages finds surrounded by the Wild pack hovering in the forest. Their reactions display the uneasiness this world has created. Once Elise speaks, the tone swings fast into an uncomfortable state. Elise’s growing doubts can’t be denied as the struggles of being alone become undeniable. This gets impacted by Cutter, who remains a true variable in this complex outlook.
Readers watch as the pair start a challenging conversation. Knowing the impact of survival at any costs, their banter is cut short when the zombie humans saunter into view. The writing never lets this terror escape for too long. This becomes even more apparent with one violent action. The incident changes perspective while displaying the brutal reality of Elsie’s world. Fleecs drill home the vicious nature while heading into the close. The tone of one character is undeniable as readers watch in shock the final page commence. It cements how there is no happiness to enjoy, just survival for one more day. A chilling but honest reflection that will haunt the audience moving forward.
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Forstner and the team open with a stacked panel look to feature Elsie. This gets overtaken by a solid full page reveal of her situation. The reactions of the Wild Cats convey a puzzled look while leading Elsie onto a cold confrontation. The meeting with the Spirit Guide is gifted a half panel until Cutter interrupts the chat. Elsie’s sadness starts ringing true while more dangers start peeking through panels.
A striking half panel shows terror coming right towards the pair. This leads into a frantic escape. Pacing jumps around to connect the uncertainty unfolding. Readers can only watch as more travelers come along with bad intentions. A chilling half panel shows one diving to impending doom. The sequence is taken into a new level by Simpson’s lettering. Panels feel bold as a horrific act is commencing. Thorns eyes tell a story all their own as hoe is dwindling away yet again. The build to the final page hits the mark as Elsie’s expressions reflect the audiences. It steers directly into the brutal last page. Images here seal fate as the new world exposed welcomes all to its’ evils. Great presentation within these pages.
FINAL GRADE: 9
Elsie is on her own and survival becomes way more complicated in this chilling chapter. Fleecs’ writing unlocks a terrifying truth. Forstner and the team construct the horror leading to a superb closing page. A terrifying peak into survival never is presented like this! Get ready!
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