Personally, the character work in this series has always been strong enough that I couldn't care less about the methodical pacing. But those who have been waiting for Moore to "get to the point" need wait no longer. This series retains its sense of unpredictability and excitement as new revelations are made, which isn't something all horror or fantasy-based stories can boast. Read Full Review

Moore is really raising the stakes here: Rachel and Jet's friendship has been such a strong presence in the series, grounding its supernatural content with something believable and charming, and I'm anxious to see how Moore handles the introduction of Malus to all this. Actually, "Rachel Rising" #9 is a stake-raiser through and through, requiring a bit of an infodump to get the new elements of plot moving but an absorbing and arresting read nonetheless. "Rachel Rising" is becoming a big story indeed, encompassing the earthly and the demonic and the places where they intersect, and if #9 is any indication, its readers are in for a hell of a time. Read Full Review

"Rachel Rising" is thus far one of my favorite offerings from Terry Moore as he perfectly blends and contrasts a story and characters that feel entirely realistic with fantastic elements of horror and mystery. This particular issue is not a standout from the pack, but the series as a whole so far is one of his best. Read Full Review