While the crew of the Merry Beet hide at a cafe in town from the horror around them, they do the worst thing imaginable during an alien invasion-split up!
The familiar and mundane become weapons of terror as even the lampposts-connected to the mysterious lights in the sky-reveal even more disturbing new abilities than deadly heat rays!
But despite their best efforts, Skipper, Flo, Roddy, Howie, Stevie, and Eddie will say goodbye to one of their friends... who won't survive past the first night...
Cuteness often gets mixed with horror for the raw, visceral effect. What is cute is meant to be cozy and cuddly and something that's inherently safe. Give it claws and gore and sudden slashing of razor-sharp teeth, and suddenly it's very disturbing. A child scampering around can be cute. A child scampering around with a bloody butcher knife is horrifying. However, Wilds End is doing something altogether different. The cuteness of the animals cries for the reader's empathy. As a result, the horrifying reality of what's going on is that much more emotionally present for the reader. It's quite an effect. Read Full Review
Given my well documented love affair with the previous three volumes, it was unlikely that I wasn't going to thoroughly enjoy this new release. However, putting my obvious bias aside, this is still a truly fantastic story, blending two seemingly disparate genres – old-school sci-fi horror and… well… talking animals – into a genuinely thrilling comic book series. I mentioned in my first review that I initially had some reservations that this release may not even be truly necessary given how well the first arc wrapped up, but honestly, this is matching the original series step for step in terms of stakes, tension and emotional investment. Highly, highly recommended. Read Full Review
Wilds End #2 is a great example of how strong characters can help drive a story. The issue wastes a lot of time retreading over storied ground, but it ends up topside with the compelling art and characters making this tale very engaging. Read Full Review
Culbard delivers beautiful art in the issue. I love the contrast between the alien invasion storyline and the animal protagonists. Read Full Review
Brutal and beautiful in equal parts, Wild's End #2 extends the stellar start to this successor series. Read Full Review
You're the animal if this book doesn't grab you by the heartstrings. Read Full Review
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