Hornsby & Halo #6 – Heaven & Hell

The demon child, with good parents, and the angel child, with not great parents, are back once again. Rose Hornsby and Zachary Halo are still trying to wrap their halo/pitchfork around the idea that they’re not your ordinary middle schoolers. As the adjudicator recently revealed both his and their true identities, he’s now ready to show them as well, in Hornsby & Halo #6.

Creative Team

Storytellers: Peter J. Tomasi & Peter Snejbjerg;

Coloring: John Kalisz;

Lettering: Rob Leigh;

Cover A: Peter Snejbjerg & John Kalisz;

Cover B: German Peralta;

Cover C: Mark Chiarello;

Designer: Steve Blackwell;

Editor: Brian Cunningham.

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The Story for Hornsby & Halo #6

With the truth revealed as to who Zachary Halo and Rose Hornsby truly are, the adjudicator takes them on a journey to their past. Which he assumes will also be a glimpse of their future. However, this field trip across realms causes more questions and concerns. While the adjudicator has been undercover watching the kids for years, he still seems to forget they’re kids. Kids often do the opposite of what they’re told. However, most kids ignoring the commands of a grown up, won’t lead to a fracture in a peace agreement made between heaven and hell.

The Art

I have loved the art in this comic since issue one, however issue 6 took it up a few notches. We traveled to different realms, which meant new worlds were created. The depths of hell created a sense of dread at times, but still came across as absolutely beautiful. As these realms were toured, we also met many amazingly gorgeous and creative creatures. Throughout issue 6, there were many ‘stop and take in the art of the comic’ moments.

Overall Grade 9.5/10

As the kids have now been told and shown the truth, what they decide to do next will be pivotal for the directions of both heaven and hell. At an age when the most difficult thing to deal with, should be algebra, Zachary and Rose are forced to question what fate is, and what it means.

This issue was not only gorgeous, it had some funny and clever moments as well. If you haven’t jumped in on the most out there parenting experiment ever, in an effort to keep peace, then now is a fantastic time to do so. Things are really starting to heat up, and it’s not just the hell fire. I absolutely loved this issue, and have to give it 9.5 doves out of 10.

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