Issue: The Vessel of Terror
Writer: Magnus Aspli
Artist: Dave Acosta
Publisher: AAM/Markosia
Release Date: October 2011
Pages: 128
Price: $17.99
“Out in the Arctic Ocean, the research vessel Alesia manages to
capture a mysterious Magnapinna squid, an animal never before captured
by mankind. The researchers, led by Maria, decide to take the specimen
back to port in Bergen, Norway. However, what they bring home isn’t
just a scientific wonder but also a thing more horrific than Pandora’s
Box. Soon, madness creeps into the crew of the Alesia and friends become
monsters.”
Dying Breath: 4.5 out of 5
ARRGH! Shiver me spine and turn on the lights, this is one creepy sea
monster comic by the team of Aspli and Acosta! Okay, well wait can I
technically say sea monster? Yeah I can say that but I need to add some
Lovecraft style to it so let say Sea Cthulhu. The artwork in this book
is just above and beyond on a few levels. I will point out some parts
where angles seemed odd which is the reason I did go a little lower on
the score, but people seriously, one artist… 2 different styles… and he
delivered on a scare factor that is rarely done in comic books. The
story telling at first seemed jumpy, until I really got what was going
on. There are 2 stories being told here and they work so well in the way
they break each other up. Now I am not a Lovecraft aficionado, I know
the basic of the basics, but I do know that when I read a story with
these themes, they typically have an ending that makes me happy and
puzzled at the same time. This book was no exception. I was so satisfied
with how it ended but, is there more to come? What happened to _____?
Oh you tricky writers and your great storytelling. This book is worth
every penny you pay for it. I feel horrible having it sit in the review
pile for as long as I did, because now I have to sing its praises after
it has been released. Plain and simple Lovecraft fans, Slasher Fans and
Monster Fans this one is a must own.
Artwork: 4.5 out of 5 • Story: 4.5 out of 5
If you would like to buy or know more about The Vessel of Terror you can find it at http://www.markosia.com/
