And Then I Read: B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH Vol. 9

Image © Mike Mignola.

If you like comics with monsters that will really creep you out, have a look at this one. Writers Mike Mignola and John Arcudi are spinning out a relentless tale of a disintegrating world, and this volume focuses on New York City. Two teams of B.P.R.D. agents are attempting to enter in from different directions, hoping to meet in the middle. Their mission is simply to gather information, not get into battles with whatever evils have taken over the city, but as you might expect, that doesn’t last long. Liz Sherman, the team’s fire-starter, is back to full strength, and itching to take on The Black Flame, the apparent demon ruler of the city, and it’s a battle you have to see to believe. Plenty of other horrible things are in the path of both teams, both hellish and human. As usual, the teams take a beating, but this time they do at least complete their mission. The art by James Harren is excellent, he’s a great find, and team players Dave Stewart and Clem Robins help make this book a complete success.

Highly recommended.