As Dom and Birdie continue their drive across the barren dimension of the monster-filled roads of night, mysteries of the transport that is being carried arise, and things aren’t what they seem. What is in the cargo that they carry? How will it change the entire mission out of this nightmare that they face?
When it comes to writing horror mysteries, it can be tough to maintain interest as to what occurs within them, especially in comics. Lemire manages to find ways to keep reader investment with this cross-country mystery filled with hoards of monsters that keep coming. At one point readers might’ve thought that this book was going in one direction, especially based on the first two issues, but this issue throws two curve balls that push the book in an unexpected direction. These curve balls begs the reader to ask such questions about Dom and Birdie’s quest and whether or not the decisions that they decide on are the right ones. The biggest portion of the book is more centered on the ethical plight that Dom and Birdie face while the subplot focuses on Agent Theresa’s investigation of Dom’s whereabouts and the mystery files pertaining to the roadside killings. Lemire does a good job pacing the dual plots and intrigue throughout the book, snowballing the story steadily.
Gabriel Walta and Jordie Bellaire work together fantastically, cementing the surreal-esque horror and noirish tone that Lemire has written for the book. Each page exudes a sense of paranoia, mystery and tension, meeting the kind of tone intended for this book, most notably in the Agent Theresa segments of the book. Steve Wands lettering strikes a nice balance between the art and writing, tethering the book together, fitting the kind of aesthetic to Walta and Bellaire’s art, and creating a pleasant read throughout the book.
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