The Nice House on the Lake (2021-) #3

The Nice House on the Lake (Single Issues)

by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez Bueno (Cover Art), Jordie Bellaire (Colorist)

Walter’s “rules” for their getaway strongly suggested the residents not leave the property lines of the House…but how far do they go? It’s not like Sam, the Reporter, to leave a question like that unanswered…but what he finds when he walks the perimeter of the lake might turn out to be the story of his lifetime-however much longer it lasts!

Genres: Comics, Horror, Graphic Novels, Dc Comics, Comic Book, Fiction, Graphic Novels Comics

28 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 3, 2021

About the author

Prior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.

Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

That guy Sam is on the brink of a nervous breakdown. He did however find some interesting things on his walk around the grounds.

[Mark Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great mystery

Don’t want to spoil anything, but this is one damn fine story written by the hottest name in comics today.

[Catalina · Rating 5 out of 5]

What would one do in this insane situation? Relax and make the best of it or lose your mind trying to find answers? Great story so far and dope artwork.

[Katherine (Kat) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Marcelo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seguindo a linha das edições anteriores, de focar em um dos "convidados" de Walter, esta foca em Sam Nguyen, "O REPÓRTER".

Sendo a mais morna das três primeiras, esta edição mostra um flashback de um fato passado, ocorrido entre Sam e o anfitrião.

Em seguida, O REPÓRTER resolve investigar os arredores da casa e descobrir até onde (quais limites) consegue chegar.

Não chega a ser uma edição "filler", mas chega perto se comparada às anteriores ...

[B!!! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone give Sam a Xanax

[Garth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the first two chapters but still intriguing. One of my favourite series right now.

[Elizabeth (Miss Eliza) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really hope this has a god payoff at the end, all the elements are here and Reg is trapped... so are there more people!?! Also I can’t help but think about the upkeep of the house and all those pools...

[Etienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely the best so far. I wouldn't say we learn much, but we did get a better view of the "world" surrounding the house. Very good!

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sam is going crazy. Being isolated and stuck will do different things to people and watching how it effects the group is great.

[Nirvana · Rating 3 out of 5]

it picked up lessggooo

[Barry Drudge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series shows how truly amazing a comic book can be...and yet it’s so much more! It’s a psychological thriller wrapped in an end-of-the-world scenario that allows its characters to interact in surprising ways. No spoilers. You must read!

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really liking this still, though its kind of slowing down temporarily.
Wish there was a tad more action at times.

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 stars
This issue was good but the last few pages were the best. I'm very interested in finding out where this goes and finding out what is up with Reg

[Kastie Pavlik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well that was sinister. The pace slows down here, like that moment where people think they're finding control in chaos, except they aren't? So the tension builds up instead. I generally enjoy how this series lets the art speak for itself, but there are a few panels where I think additional context could help. It's definitely starting to feel like a hamster cage with tunnels and hiding spotd and whatnot. Makes me wonder if they're like his pets.

[Juan Camilo Velandia Quijano · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story is this: a group of people are being called by Walter, a friend they all have in common, to spend a week at this beautiful house on the lake, a place that you wouldn't even believe it's real. Some of them know each other from college, others from high school, they've all met before and have some history. Once they get there, the world outside starts to change, and inside that nice house on the lake things are about to get really, REALLY crazy...

And don't you just love when stories throw a bone at you, but you turn around and there's a new riddle? This is the kind of story that plays with your emotions just like that. You think you know something and then, boom, surprise! The story keeps getting so better with every book, and weird. The tension is always there and the narration just flows, that's why it's so easy to devour every single edition of this amazing story.

[Colin Post · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series just keeps getting more and more compelling as the house splits into different factions: a few people retreat into their grief, a few try to just 'have a nice time for a bit,' and Sam starts trying to figure out what's going on. Tynion is writing a horror story perfectly suited to the comic book medium, driven by character interactions and a dread of what isn't seen as much as what is shown -- though only possible with the unparalleled talent of Bueno delivering so much visceral emotion and expressiveness to the page. When the horrors do show up, they're terrifying, like Walter's mangled and displaced body creeping around.

[b · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay we’re back focused on the strange lore, less big brother shenanigans, less superficial or cliche interpersonal drama (there’s plenty of time for that to develop later, or more interestingly), and more 👏weird 👏 shit 👏!! And menace. Hard to speak to any specifics because of spoilers, but this is going well, and I’m eagerly awaiting the next issue.

[Rachel Laughlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Um. Whoa. Bought this comic (and ten others in this series) and finished them all in one sitting. Artistry - on point. Storytelling - sic. This series is fantastic.

How do you think the world is going to end? Thirteen people, thirteen humans, find out the answer and try to rebel against the alien force pulling the strings. I can't wait to find out how this story, this world, ends.

[Mikepottz · Rating 4 out of 5]

The group at the idyllic lake are trying to have some fun while another wants to know the answers of why they are there. No animals around, hundreds of metal sculptures, who made them, what are they for? Too many answers, the feeling of dread creeping higher and higher.

[Derek L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best one in this comic book series, but it still has me excited for the next issue.

[Shawn Ingle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of tension and mystery.

[Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

The series continues to impress.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Crperkins74 · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good

Wonderful episodic storytelling. James Tynion’s writing brought me back to comics this new story keeps me there. I can’t wait to read more.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Three

[Annamaria Ristori]

Pure io guarderei i film Disney se intorno a me il mondo bruciasse

[Steven Shinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's relatable hearing the suggestion of watching a Disney movie.

[Aryanna Tunstall · Rating 3 out of 5]

The group of remaining survivors has to decide whether to embrace their situation or continue to try to fight their fate.

[allie ☀︎ (taylor’s version) · Rating 5 out of 5]

this one was so good, Sam found out a bunch of things and THAT ENDING ??? BOY GO BACKKKK