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It's been eight long years since a bloodlusting brown bear drove into the city, kidnapped a kind young duck, dissected his body, and buried the pieces in the woods. The duck's family painstakingly sought justice... but this brown bear was smart... she covered her tracks... and in the '80s, there simply wasn't a way for the duck's family to find answers. But it's not the '80s anymore. Almost a decade after cuddly brown bear Samantha Strong solidified herself as the sole serial killer in Woodbrook, the world is entering a new era. As Samantha will soon find out, there are no secrets in the age of the internet. And those who lost loved ones to h more
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 might have jumped forward in time, but it effortlessly picks up where the last series left off in terms of storytelling, intrigue, tension, and stakes, and it without a doubt deserves a spot on your pull list. Read Full Review
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 delivers with its signature artwork and engrossing story, Patrick Horvath has truly outdone himself. This sequel has the same engird and suspense of the original series but takes it to a new level that I didn't see coming. Horvath has me wanting to immerse myself in the world of Woodbrook and Samantha all over again! Like with the first series, Rite of Spring is a must-read. Read Full Review
This first issue hits the ground running with an intriguing story and some edge of your seat suspense. Patrick Horvath does an excellent job of bringing the reader into the despair of a sister in search of her missing brother. The heartbreaking story of her last eight years puts the reader in her shoes and makes us face her world of despair and the disappointment of not knowing the truth. Meanwhile, the suspense is mostly due to her hope of a resolution, well also waiting for the reveal of our favorite antagonist. Read Full Review
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 successfully builds on the original series with a compelling new protagonist, emotional depth, and chilling visuals. The tantalizing mystery being uncovered feels rife with danger, and Horvath's now iconic and unique art style maximizes this danger. Read Full Review
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is another hell of a debut from Horvath and a must get for those who enjoyed the first volume and a solid entry for those who missed out on its excellence. On sale July 9, this is one you don't want to sleep on as I'm sure it will see similar praise and awards based on the first issue alone. Read Full Review
If youre not reading Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rites of Spring #1, you probably like your cute animals alive and your bedtime stories safe. For the rest of us, its spring cleaning time, and Samanthas got a new duck to bury. Read Full Review
Patrick Horvath’s return to Woodbrook deftly expands the original series, introducing Monica Brewer, a new character who is the sister of Samantha’s victim from original series’ debut issue. Monica’s POV is expertly woven into the story’s established lore, setting the stage for a compelling new arc.
Horvath takes a bold leap by dedicating a significant portion establishing Monica’s character rather than returning immediately to Sam, and it’s a risk that pays off. Monica’s story is heartbreaking, as she’s forced to put her life on hold for years in pursuit of closure for her brother’s murder. Her adoption of a new, unfulfilling life makes her an immediate sympathetic and tragic central figure.
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