The SCARLET arc of House of Slaughter continues as Edwin's search for a legendary monster goes horribly amiss.
Adrift on Lake Michigan, can Edwin survive with only the torn pages of his journal as makeshift S.O.S. notes? And what memories of his past cases will surface as he clings to life?
If you like a disquieting horror story with the protagonist reasoning through a game of cat-and-mouse while being the mouse, House of Slaughter #8 is terrific. I like the shift in the balance of power between Edwin and Hermes and the way Edwin's fatalism contributes to his creativity. Read Full Review
Artist Letizia Cadonici and colorist Francesco Segala are on their A-Game here, creating an issue that fits perfectly within the world and overall vibe of the ever-expanding Slaughter-verse and yet still stands on its own. Read Full Review
The protagonist spends the entire issue speculatively baseless about... Something to do with a monster, I guess? I never should have bought this, I've really checked out.