Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Autumnal #1


    Perfectly timed to the season, The Autumnal weaves an amazing tale about a mother and daughter and their sudden move from Chicago to a rural setting. 

   It may sound like a setup for a Hallmark movie, but instead it's a personal story with hints of darkness, of sadness - and horror.

   Kat Somerville has led a rough and rowdy life, and she struggles to raise her misbehaving young daughter Sybil. When Kat is told that her long-estranged mother has died, she travels home to the rural town named Comfort Notch.

   There she finds eccentric residents, a possible new home, and a haunting mystery.

   It's a sharp and clever story by Daniel Kraus with stunning, evocative art by Chris Shehan and color art by Jason Wordie.

   The first issue has this series off to a strong start - recommended!


Grade: A-

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