The Empties #ComicBook #Review

The Empties Comic Book Review

The Empties: You are who you eat.  
When a housewife contracts a flesh-eating illness, she and her husband rekindle a love that is literally all-consuming!

Synopsis

A chef has a simple desire - he wants to be happy and he wants his wife to be happy too. But just because his wife has a roof over her head, it doesn’t mean that she’s happy or fulfilled. There’s something missing in her life, and even she can’t put a finger on what it is. That is, until she develops an insatiable hunger for flesh!

Writer: Kristen Renee Gorlitz

Artist: Eli Powell

Letters: Marshall Dillon

Cover Art: Jeanne Vadeboncoeur

Graphic Design: Zimri Mayfield

Phew, this is one intense read! This comic takes you on a wild spin through a zombie uprising. Unlike other stories of impending undead doom, the main focus of The Empties is the unsteady marriage between a Michigan couple, Helen and Derrick, who are trying to reconcile their future during a mysterious epidemic. The zombie backdrop serves as an eroding setting to the pair’s once happy union.

My first impression of comics typically manifests after glancing over the artwork. The Empties contains vivid and dynamic black-and-white images that reach out and capture the reader’s focus. There’s a juxtaposition of death and gore in contrast to the serene scenes displaying human connection and vulnerability expressed by Helen and Derrick.

The story worked with the art to bring the characters to life. There was only one part of the story that confused me, but it wasn’t enough to derail the tension. Overall, readers get to examine love and commitment within a zombie setting. The story examines questions such as what makes a house a home? What is the definition of love? How far will you go to salvage your marriage? Also, keep in mind that there’s mature content, and it may not be suitable for young readers. Neither the story nor the art shy away from horror!

Readers can get the first series for free HERE!

My rating: 4 Stars