In the midst of tragedy, Ellie seizes an opportunity that may shift things in her favor as she makes way through the mafia and supernatural food chains. But there is always a cost to these things as the search for answers to her uncle’s death takes her in unexpected directions that bode ill for her. Will the answers she seeks be what she wants?
Spurrier ramps things up a notch as things go from bad to worse as Ellie makes risky plays as she tries to cover debts that creep their way into the present. The anxiety of Ellie having to juggle threats from the mob, and the supernatural, is thrilling. Although Ellie is a solid trickster, it isn’t without some cost that warrants concern as she still sorts out the murder of her uncle. There are a ton of clever moments with smartly snarky bits of humor that’s carefully placed in let’s that warrant it. Much of the book displays the dangers of making debts that one can’t pay, and when it comes to forces beyond the mundane, it couldn’t be overstated enough. And just when one assumes where the story is going next, Spurrier throws some curveballs that keeps the reader on their toes until the final pages, leaving you with nothing but anticipation for the next issue.
Adlard continues to do a stellar job illustrating the book and producing what may be his best work to date compared to what he’s commonly known for in previous works. Partly the reason is due to the subtle color work of Dodgson & Hannah Cul, both of whom cement the book with a supernatural aesthetic that fits the tone of the book. Jim Campbell handles the lettering duties and everything on display fits perfectly. Whether it’s the sound effects of people being eviscerated, or the various voices that occupy the dark crevices of the panels aside from Ellie, and the cast of characters in this series. It’s a solid issue in this series that is worth adding to the pull list for new comic book day.
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