The only police officer to get close to the Deviant Killer in '72 took an ax to his face...and lived. But when that same officer starts tracking down possible leads, will the primary suspect survive the encounter? The winter nights stretch on as James Tynion IV (Dracula) and Joshua Hixson (The Plot) continue their snow-swept horror story.
The Deviant continues as another strong original series by Tynion that is not afraid to look at and critique these serious topics through a queer horror lens. Even if January has arrived, each new issue feels like a new Christmas present, and I get more excited towards its release each month. There is no horror comic book series like it on the market right now. Read Full Review
This creative team is firing on all cylinders. - Read Full Review
The Deviant #3 continues to prove it's one of the best comics today that feels purposeful in every word and panel conveyed. This story reads like a puzzle; every piece is perfectly chosen before revealing the larger picture. Read Full Review
The Deviant continues to be a largely compelling series, but The Deviant #3 is a step down compared to the first two issues. It adds mood and characterization but doesnt keep the pacing and creep factor that preceded it. Nevertheless, the issue itself is worth picking up if the reader is interested in the overall story which remains strong. Read Full Review
'The Deviant' #3 may not move the plot further since neither Michael nor the Santa killer makes an appearance but its themes and character-work remain exceptional. Read Full Review
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It takes some courage to attempt a book like this, and as of #3 it's working pretty well. A little slow and pretentious, but in this case that fits the vibe and the subject matter. As it's going now, I would strongly recommend. Fingers crossed that it doesn't stray into the problematic.
This one didn't feel as satisfying. I get that it wanted to take the path of character work, but it didn't feel like it made me care any more or less.
This book is more about depressed men and their feelings than serial killers and mystery.
Another issue away from the main plot with more background being filled in for some of our secondary characters. Tynion’s writing is pushing a narrative hard and not letting the story take shape on its own. He’s definitely not using subtlty to let readers make connections in their heads, he’s telling us everything he wants us to take away and leaving no room for interpretation. I’d probably be leaving this for the traders if it weren’t for Joshua Hixson’s art and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou’s lettering knocking it out of the park every issue.
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