The Boogyman 1-6
Ablaze

Passionate about reading, Elliott has always had a preference for the stories of boogeymen, those monstrous creatures which, at night, hide in the shadows or under the bed to frighten little children. He can’t imagine how much they will change his life…
Witnessing the bloody murder of his parents, he will discover that, in reality, boogeymen do indeed exist, and very precise codes govern their existence. When one of the most powerful boogeymen, “Father-Death,” decides to protect him, Elliott finds himself plunged into a terrible conflict at the heart of a universe as terrifying as it is fascinating.

Thoughts…What a great series this was, I can remember reading the first issue when it came out and being blown away. The setting and concept was really intense and creepy, the world that was being built was really impressive. The story did not let up at all with each issue pushing the premise further. There was a real sense of urgency throughout the series, with brief respites that are soon interrupted with action packed chases and fighting. Though there is plenty of action in the series there is also a lot of story and mythos that is revealed along the way. There is a deep but understandable world shown to us as the story unfolds. The setting is presented in a very straightforward fashion so although we are given a lot of details it is never overwhelming or confusing.

Then we come to the art, this was so perfect for the series. Every panel was spot on. The designs for the characters from the outset and those we meet as the series continues are amazing. Every nightmare creature is unique and terrifying, as they should be being what they are. The artist does a great job portraying motion in the action sequences and the ferocity of the fighting. Likewise in the more quiet moments you can almost hear the rain beating down around our main characters.

I think this could be one of the potentially hidden gems that people might not see due to the publisher not being one of the bigger names. This has a very dark feel to it (feels a bit like the Middlewest series by Skottie Young, but set in our world), a modern horror story with its roots in folklore of more urban mythological creatures. This series is definitely a 9 out 10, I would highly recommend to anyone to pick up the trade and even hunt down the single issue.