THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK #2 UNLOCK

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Condon opens events with Cain talking with Meyer’s wife. The writing shows the nervousness in revealing information. Clues start forming to Cain as the picture is now coming into a bit of focus. His dialogue doesn’t stray too far from the confidence he’s showing this case. Readers sense his wheels in motion as he goes searching for more information. Once he arrives to meet with Professor Morris, the story takes more of a twisted turn into his looming conflict.

Readers watch as the pair divulge into the secrets of the anvil. Their conversation becomes heated at times as truths start seeping out. It holds little back in demonstrating the dangers in the wrong hands. Condon is loading up on many themes involving the object. It isn’t overwhelming in delivery. The info throws more fuel to the fire. Events swing into a nightmarish vision. This leaves no doubts of the horrors harbouring. Readers watch as this sends Cain on a dangerous final act. The pages flow until a new dynamic comes into play. This sets up a great cliff-hanger ending which is tailor made for this series. Another strong issue.

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Phillips opens with a worrisome Mrs. Meyer pleading with Cain to take her case. Panels reflect her uneasiness while teasing the larger evil forthcoming. Events end on a calmer note as Cain accepts her case. This leads to a daylight rendezvous with Professor Morris. The beach walk between old friends lets down guards as they both get to the skeletons they want to unlock.

Morris’ recap of the supernatural points hit with the pink shade of colouring. It compliments his dialogue very well. Readers can sense the anxiety in Cain’s face. Readers watch as Morris becomes more animated in explaining the dark powers at work. This becomes even more scary when the flashback nightmare takes hold. A chilling two-page spread lets loose on the devilish actions. It storms back to present with some force as Cain moves to search. Readers see the slow build until the dramatic closing. The final page teases the painful reaction to Cain’s do-gooding before departing. Jacobs is delivering on this series!