The war both home and abroad. The struggle between man and monster. The epic fight between good and evil. All of these battles and more waging within the soul of one man...and all in one small town.
American Monster is something special, of that I have no doubt. There is an emotional resonance in this title that speaks to the darker nature of the human condition, and I think its this very thing that makes it such a compulsive read. Brian Azzarello has created a truly terrifying titular character, his own version of Frankensteins Monster, with a singular intelligence and the potential rage of the Hulk. Brian and Juan are exploring the darker sides to humanity; places we know are there and where bad things take place. They are shining a light onto this most forbidden of fruits, and its a truly fascinating and terrible read, one you cant stop yourself from partaking in. Read Full Review