The Highest House #2

Writer: Mike Carey Artist: Peter Gross Publisher: IDW Publishing Release Date: March 28, 2018 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 4 User Reviews: 1
8.5Critic Rating
9.0User Rating

The creators behind The Unwritten, Mike Carey and Peter Gross, invite you into The Highest House, the story of a slave boy named Moth, who makes friends with a powerful entity called Obsidian that promises advancement and happiness. Clearly, Obsidian has a hidden agenda, but Moth has ambitions and plans of his own...
* From the creators of The Unwritten, which was twice nominated for the Hugo Award!
* Series covers by award-winning illustrator Yuko Shimizu!

  • 9.0
    The Brazen Bull - Dave Robbins Mar 28, 2018

    Something beneath The Highest House has been restrained for a thousand years and it takes a boy with an ancient bloodline to set forces in motion in this mysterious tale of magic and rebellion. Well worth a look if interested in a book with a unique voice. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Bleeding Cool - Joshua Davison Mar 31, 2018

    This miniseries continues to deliver on the promises of the premise. Moth is growing into a very likable character, Highest House is chock-full of mysteries, and Obsidian is an enticing riddle all his own. This one earns another strong recommendation. Check it out. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - JK Schmidt Mar 28, 2018

    It only took two issues, but I am all in on Highest House. Read Full Review

  • 7.9
    Multiversity Comics - Gustavo S Lodi Mar 29, 2018

    "The Highest House" surprises in a lot of ways, from nuanced characters to a plot evolution that doesn't reveal all of its cards before due time. With beautiful drawings that craft a compelling world against towers and walls (and despite of characters that visually look bland), this issue and series should keep readers curious for what the future holds. Read Full Review

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