Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #6

Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees #6

by Patrick Horvath

In Woodbrook's darkest days, many have died. The townsfolk have trembled, shivered, and cried. A horrific plan drives the fate of our bear. And unspeakable actions will give quite a scare. Join us now, as we finally lift the veil. As this, my friends, is the end of our tale.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Horror, Comics, Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 8, 2024

Reviews

[s.penkevich [hiatus-will return-miss you all]]

A satisfying conclusion to an altogether satisfying comic series. A cozy community that feels reminiscent of Richard Scarry’s anthropomorphic Busytown is rocked by a string of grizzly murders. Told from the perspective of a serial killer–who is also a bear–this is a real inconvenience because she is not the serial killer in question and has to race to find the new killer. Fans of the show Dexter will find themselves in familiar territory here, though this is not a drawback as this is fast paced, gruesome and great with the added touch of adorable artwork making for a fantastic juxtaposition with the subject matter. This ends pretty much how one might expect, but once again this isn’t a drawback and it all made for quite the fun read. A quick series with 6 issues, do yourself a favor and check them out!

[Shadow]

I was expecting more from the ending, felt it to be a bit rushed. I hope the author comes up with a spin-off soon. I loved this series overall, the storytelling and the illustrations were great! ✨🐻🐭🔪🔫

[Bookishrealm]

What a cold hearted bitch!!! Lmao this was a wild ride and I’m glad I read it. I hope we get more of Samantha and this crazy little small town.

[Grapie Deltaco]

Beautifully illustrated and a very well done, short graphic novel run about a small town serial killer whose devious secret is threatened to be exposed once a second killer comes onto the scene

CW: murder, blood, gore, violence, mutilation, stalking, grief

[Summer McFadden]

this entire thing is like Berenstain Bears meets Dexter

[Zuli]

ladys and gentlemen that's how the world works

[Amie's Book Reviews]

I am 💯 percent in love with this graphic novel.

The juxtaposition of a cuddly, female, teddy bear as a serial killer is freaking fantastic.

This story created in graphic novel format just works. If it were just a novel or even a short story without the illustrations, it would be sorely lacking. The details in each illustrated panel tell a story without words.

If you are a horror fan, or a graphic novel fan, or if you are both like me, this is an absolute MUST have in your collection.

I am rating this as highly as possible which is 5 out of Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I purchased this graphic novel and all opinions are my own.

[Brooke]

Im so sad this is over! This was a good stratifying ending in my opinion.

[Mariam_shalash5]

The ending is horrible, totally ruined.

[Andrew James]

Oh my god this was such a fun series to binge. I am glad they're continuing the series. Samantha is an instant classic character in my eyes.

[Stephanie]

4.5⭐️

[Janay Johnston]

Hoping there will be a second volume to this series. It ended a little predictably but I still thought it was good though it seemed like a quick ending to a crazy journey.

[Skittles Jones]

Finished. I was hooked from the first page- I wanted to know how Sam will avenge herself against Nigel.

I’m sad she had to k*ll Lola, her only friend who goes way back 40 years. Reminds us that Sam is really a ruthless being.

This would have been five stars, but I wanted justice for Sam’s victims. She really needs to be turned in. And the ending felt a bit rushed; too easy.

But would definitely read more of this if there are any!

Solid 4 stars all the way!

[Rahul Nadella]

What a perfect sendoff to a near perfect book. I love gushing about this series, and this review is no exception. Horvath masterfully told a story from being to end about a serial killer bear living in a town you only see in children's book. I couldn’t ask for a better close to this story arc. I am really sad it is over but honestly that is why it was so good.

[Jorden]

I was underwhelmed. It wrapped up so perfectly

[Nicole Geub]

I love love love this series.

[Ana Antigonos]

Espera un final algo más impactante... pero bastante guay

[Eric]

Really creepy story, glad I followed through to finish it as it had been a few months waiting for the releases, they did such a good job making this disturbing given the G rated artwork.

[ɧơƖƖყ ཞơʂɛ]

This series was phenomenal, creepy, gross, and so impressive. 🐻🔪🩸

[Brooke K]

I can not believe the series has come to an end already. I wasn't too sure which route the author would take to close everything out, but I ended up really liking how things ended.

[Yana]

The ending felt rushed but wow what a messy ride

[Mindy]

You know a book is well done when they actually did research and portray the characters perfectly.

[Cyndi]

Excellence in story, character and presentation. Superlative vignette!

[Lois]

I feel so guilty for indulging in this series. Lol!😅 it was short and sweet (not sweet at all).

[Amina (ⴰⵎⵉⵏⴰ)]

Oh sweet revenge...

[Katie]

This is Dexter, but a bear.

[Aryanna Tunstall]

This was an amazing conclusion to a great series. It’s sad Sam had to loose such a great friend but Nigel should have stuck to the rules and not tried to out our favorite murderer.

[Cybernex007]

I legit read this in less than 5 minutes initially because I was that enthralled with it. It felt like a roller coaster I didn’t want to end, but of course I had to look back through this to enjoy every moment of this art. Samantha is such a well built character, from her complete lack of understanding of emotions to the detail oriented mindset and manipulation that has kept her going this long. I hate to say I love her as a character because her actions desperately mean I want her caught, but in a situation where two of the worst characters are put up against each other…I can’t help but hope Sam comes out on top. But maybe that’s also because I really enjoyed the Berenstain bears as a kid. We jump into this issue with Samantha wanted after Nigel framed her for a murder she actually didn’t commit. We now find Nigel burning away any personal tokens he kept as he took picture of all his murders before and after. Out beneath the streets where no one can see he keeps a secret lockbox in a trap door where he pulls out one of his tools…a gun.

Nigel then sets out on the town with a renewed lease on life like he is the only hunter with a buffet in front of him. He walks around taking pictures of everyone he intends to go after. He pays special mind to the rabbit barista which he follows into the grocery store. That one paranoid bird we saw run away from Sam turns out to always be like that, as they made an announcement they found her wallet and she ran so fast down the halls she rammed her cart into the barista…only for Nigel to be there with a smile to help her up. Now to anyone else this was a genuine moment and the smile and light in her eyes while looking at Nigel almost made it seem like she liked him. But when she asked for his name, a look of disgust comes across Nigel’s face as if we can look into his mind and he only sees her as one of the “phony” people he is surrounded by. He develops the photos and knows that Sam will come back, but wants to make sure she regrets it.

That night Sam did come back and she walked right up to Lola’s house. Lola is surprised to see Sam as the whole town is looking for her, but Sam assures her they are a few the wrong person. Lola is so happy as she knew it, but then Sam tells her it’s because they are looking for Nigel…she looks down as she supposes she knew that as well. Lola has known about Sam for a while, they are best friends after all, so she knows her son isn’t so different from Sam and hopes there is a way this can all work out. As a matter of fact, Sam knows but the raunchy believes they should talk over at her house. The way Sam is drawn and colored here and her general vibe has her move like the classic book corduroy. But that doesn’t stop Lola from being worried as she notices the goggles Sam is wearing. Sam assures Lola that when she parks her car in front of her house, Nigel will come running.

As Nigel climbed through Sam’s window, right next to the stove with the freshly baked cookies, he walks in with his gun drawn…only to find his mother dead in the arm chair with his own knife in her chest. The knife from his lockbox. Sam has returned the favor by following him. In his shock, Sam is able to slip up from behind and fully inject a syringe into his neck which causes him to collapse. She explains that the substance is curare, it’s blocking his neuromuscular transmissions which is why he can’t move…but he can see, heard and think about this entire situation. She also explains that she grows the plant herself, an as he can feel his bowels are currently releasing. It may be embarking but he won’t care for much longer. Sam has removed her goggles and apron as she explains the Sherri is on his way and then she will explain how she was hiding to prove her innocence and tang his mom agreed to meet when they realized he was the killer. His dark room and lockbox will all boost this story, and the final bit is that they were about to call the sheriff when he broke in holding them at gun point. Nigel then stabbed his mother for betraying him and wounded Sam in the process when she tried to stop him. Sam then takes the knife out of his mother’s chest and slices her own arm up with barely a wince. Sam then expresses how disappointed she is that he uses a gun, only idiots who don’t know what they’re doing use a gun. Sam finally takes her gloves off to move to the final act, when she wrestles for the gun and in the struggle blew a hole right into Nigel's head.

Nigel is motionless as the drugs course through his system, about to be a splatter that Sam will cleanup and then move on with her life. Sam explains that his mom and her might go back 40 years, but to Sam she was someone she just knew and liked well enough. She doesn’t pretend to know what love is, but Nigel’s other knew what love was. She knew all about what he was doing and still went on loving him. That’s special…so why did he killer her? Oh well. Sam blasts Nigel’s brains out as the town’s nightmare comes to an end. The sheriffs arrive as Sam’s story hits the news and the town is ready to move on and heal. Life is back in the town, anything still bad looming like fuzzy details of a nightmare that fade away when you wake up. Before Sam closes up the store, Charlie’s wife comes by to assure her she never thought Sam killed her husband and to give Sam her homemade casserole. Sam has something for her as well, the necklace she picked up off the floor last issue was the chain Charlie wore with his wedding ring because his fingers are too stubby. She embraces Sam in a hug because she misses her Charlie so much, and Sam assures her that if she needs anything she is here. Before she leaves she tells Sam she is glad she killed Nigel. But then the sheriff walks up, and he grovels at Sam’s feet. He apologizes for thinking she was the killer, and asks with this being an election here and everyone looking up to her if she would consider endorsing him. Sam tells him she will think about it as she closes up her shop. The story ends with her home returned and the thought that she may hibernate and take it easy while things calm down.

[Claire Giannino]

okay i finished all 6 today and I loved them! Nothing like a murderous bear that poses as a sweet shop owner to lure her victims. Also, I think that having the characters be animals rather than humans made it better. only complaint, wish it could have been longer

[Book Tea 🫖 with Jai]

Title: Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees
Author: Patrick Horvath
Volume 6 of 6
Genre: horror, thriller, mystery, graphic novel
Pages: 152
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️



The Rundown: As Sam flees for his life, the true killer prowls, eyeing his next unsuspecting victims.
With Sam on the run, the killer seizes the opportunity to turn the town into a deadly hunting ground. He relentlessly stalks those who have wronged him, seeking revenge for their blatant disregard of his identity.
Meanwhile, Sam returns to the town, determined to confront the only person who can connect him to the outside world. This individual appears to have knowledge of Sam's true self, and he will become a key pawn in Sam's final showdown with the killer.
In Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #6, Nigel's disturbing photographs of his victims are revealed. The close-up images depict gruesome acts, fueled by his twisted desire for power. In contrast, Sam's killings seemed to stem from necessity rather than pleasure. Nigel's photos are quickly destroyed, leaving little evidence for Sam to clear his name.
The issue revolves around two main developments: Nigel's confidence in his ability to continue killing, and Sam's plan to take back the town with the help of his master. By the end, it is clear that Sam has grown into a formidable force, while Nigel's amateur nature is exposed by writer Patrick Horvath's compelling storytelling."


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