STONE HANDS STALK THROUGH THE CRATERS OF THE SOMME…
When Gabby and the Doctor arrive by accident in No Man’s Land in July, 1916, they’re met by Corporal Jamie Colqhoun – a soldier who knows from bitter experience that there are worse things than the Jerries out in the rat-strewn trenches. Things that drift through the smoke of a thousand cannon shells, and move only when you look away. Shadows that flit over artillery-blasted field hospitals and throw their terrifying wings over the living. Statues that steal your life in an instant. The Weeping Angels. But in a conflict where the life of young men is cheap, and thousands more
The chemistry between the doctor and Gabby is funny and clever, making Morrison's handle of the script highly entertaining. This guy knows his characters, and he knows how to attract readers. Add in some cinematic artwork from Daniel Indro and Slamet Mujiono, and you got one very good comic on your hands. Read Full Review
Despite there still being an excellent follow-up issue before we can decide whether this new creative team outranks the last, the events of this issue certainly steers the series in the right direction. The World War I setting also allows the Weeping Angels to be creepier than ever, with the mixture of comedy and emotion being perfect. Highly recommended. Read Full Review
Fans of old can revel in the familiar, yet fresh nature of the story as well as the name recognition of the villains while newbies can see what all the fuss is about with an emotive and scary new story arc. It is a win all over; just make sure not to blink. Read Full Review
Overall this was a solid read and a great return for the weeping angels. I'm really curious to see how many issues come from this and what the creative team has up their sleeve to keep it different from what's come before. Read Full Review
Still, the story is definitely atmospheric and intriguing, and there's more than enough to keep me excited to see where it goes next. Read Full Review
The artwork is great, but The Weeping Angels don't transfer well over to the comics Read Full Review
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