by Kailee Pedersen
The notion of returning home to confront long-dormant family traumas has always been a recipe for chilling horror stories, and this isn’t an exception? After several years of estrangement, brothers Nick and Joshua Morrow return to their childhood home on the family farm in Nebraska, where the lingering effects of their abusive father’s behavior reopen old wounds and create an environment conducive to the emergence of supernatural forces. Bouncing between “Then” and “Now” perspectives, the narrative juxtaposes idyllic scenes from the boys’ childhoods beneath the surface of their experiences with a violent and racist man, while also conveying the weight of returning to confront this reality once they learn of his impending demise.
The slow-burning horror tale draws upon ancient Chinese mythological lore, crafting an eerie atmosphere through the deliberate use of ornate language and an unconventional absence of quotation marks, thereby evoking a hauntingly folkloric quality akin to Cormac McCarthy’s writing style. While doing yourself a favour, consider skipping the opening paragraph if you intend to delve into this narrative, as it inadvertently reveals too much about the storyline’s trajectory.
by Iris Gottlieb
The daunting scope of humanity’s waste problem can seem overwhelming, especially when viewed from a distance, making it challenging for many of us to fully grasp its enormity. It seems that with every passing week, my research reveals another supposedly recyclable product that, upon closer inspection, is actually not recyclable at all. Iris Gottlieb’s comprehensive analysis dissects the global waste management issue, meticulously examining various facets of production and governance, ultimately tracing the evolution that led us to our current predicament.
The waste management conundrum, packed with engaging visuals and insight to help readers grasp the persistent problem’s gravity, serving as an invaluable education for anyone seeking to comprehend the fate of their discarded items.
by John Arcudi, Savannah Finley
The initial notion that arose in my mind upon observing the duvet’s challenge #1 was Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach Trilogy. In a desolate landscape, a lone figure stands, sans helmet, grasping an imposing firearm, besieged by an otherworldly vegetation that seems hell-bent on consuming him whole? As I delved into VanderMeer’s collection, the psychological comparisons to Space X persisted, with each new discovery building upon my understanding of the narrative; yet, the final chapters’ subtle nuances revealed a tale uniquely its own, distinct from the prevailing themes.
Launched this week, the brand new science fiction/fantasy collection from Picture Comics boasts a stunning visual appeal, showcasing its true artistic potential. As the narrative unfolds, Science Officer Orrin Kutela’s desperation mounts: abandoned on a desolate planet, he succumbs to hunger pangs while tormented by the lingering specters of his departed crewmates. With his very existence hanging in the balance, a remarkable revelation is unearthed, marking a pivotal turning point for the protagonist. The second problem will drop on September 25th.
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