PRANKY sets his sights on capturing another Resident of Hyde Street—the elusive and terrifying MATINEE MONSTER. But his hunt takes a dangerous detour when a sadist with a chilling and mysterious past arrives on Hyde Street, disrupting the delicate balance of its sinister inhabitants.
Hyde Street #7 takes everything that we thought and flips this world upside down with a massive twist into something sinister and darker than we have seen before. Read Full Review
I really enjoyed this issue and continue to love the overall vibe and cast of Hyde Street. If I have one small criticism, it's that Pranky has received a lot of the spotlight so far, while some of the other intriguing residents of Hyde Street haven't had as much time to shine. That said, I'm confident this will balance out as the series continues to unfold. Read Full Review
Hyde Street 7 is another strong issue of the fairest comic on the stands it's all about horrible things happening to absolutely horrible people. This issue's twist is particularly satisfying and well worth the build. One of the best aspects of this title is it's an easy series to hop into thanks to its mild anthology format. Don't take up residence there, but make sure to start grabbing Hyde Street if it's not already on your pull list. So far it hasn't disappointed. Read Full Review
Reis and Miki deliver beautifully detailed and visually striking art throughout the issue. I love the visuals and the dark style of the imagery. Read Full Review
There IS deeper horror haunting around the edges of the panels. The idea of mutated innocence has been a big part of horror since the dawn of pop culture. Its kind of difficult to explore it in a new way that doesnt come across as being cheap exploitation. With the character of Pranky, Johns is exploring a deeper darkness of the eternal youth that society continues to chase in the midst of the horrors that continue to persist everywhere in the post-modern world. Read Full Review
This book continues to be equal parts Twilight Zone, X-Files and its own thing and that's glorious. My only complaint is that I need more of this world. I'm reading all the spinoff one-shots too and it's not enough. Great writing, great art, great plot. Probably my favorite of the Ghost Machine lineup so far, and they've all been pretty good.
Plot
Pranky prepares with traps, weapons, and a magic trick to attack and kill Monster Matinee, but along the way, he encounters a lost person in the woods. Pranky orders him to leave, as he's scaring away his prey.
Monster Matinee confronts Pranky; his physical strength is unparalleled, and Pranky realizes he must stop fighting and let him take the soul of that lost person, who is actually a child murderer captured by Hyde Street.
Pranky asks Monster Matinee to leave him the soul, as it's not worth saving. A kind of truce emerges between them.
This episode reveals the true reasons for Pranky's cruelty and a sudden respect for Monster Matinee.
Art
It offers a retro aesthetic and the same more
Another great story featuring Pranky,my favorite little murderer.Johns and Reis never disappoint.
Beautiful to look at!
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