SIX of US #2 “The Thing About Killing that Guy”

A 90s comedy sitcom made it huge, catapulting unfamiliar faces into stardom. Decades later one of them is dead, and the others seem to be hiding something.

Creative Team

Script by: Tom King;

Art by: Gabriel Hernandez Walta;

Colors by: Jordie Bellaire;

Letters by: Clayton Cowles;

Cover A by: Gabriel Hernandez Walta;

Cover B by: Jill Thompson;

Cover C by: Joe Quinones.

SIX OF US created by Tom King & Gabriel Hernandez Walta.

Check out the review for the first issue of ‘SIX of US.’

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics

The Story for ‘SIX OF US’ #2

As this eerily somewhat familiar story continues, it just gets more messed up. In the best way possible. Our narrator continues to be our dead body from issue 1. With each flashback we get to know the whole cast of Six Of Us better. Not every scene has a laugh track, but the ones that do almost feel darker than the ones that don’t.

As another body drops this one seems less mysterious and more insanely comical. However, why and what it means is still unclear. It’s also still unclear what exactly happened to our narrator.

The Art

Six Of Us is a dark comedy parodying one of the (if not THE) most popular sitcoms to have ever existed. Could there be a bigger sitcom out there? Even if you’ve somehow managed to avoid an episode of the show FRIENDS for the last 32 years (Wow… that just made my back hurt), you’ve probably still got an idea of who the characters were, and what the show was about. So this story being a dark murder mystery wrapped in a laugh track of nostalgia, needs just the right art.

Each page feels heavy even when the “scene” is light. The art beautifully nails the similarities the audience is most likely supposed to be picking up, while still making sure we know this story is NOT just a feel good comedy. The emotions are also perfectly portrayed on each characters’ face. Whether a shocking moment is revealed while boxing, or you show up to check on a friend and are met with a surprise. The reactions are hilarious and spot on. All while also being down right creepy at times. I’m loving it.

Final Thoughts

I distinctly remember going to middle school and talking all about how Ross and Rachel kissed in Central Perk, the other night on FRIENDS. Fast forward 3 decades and I’m sucked into this comic about 6 stars from a 90s sitcom who seem to find themselves in some very disturbing situations, and I’m loving it. Whether you love FRIENDS, or have a list of why Ross was the worst boyfriend ever (I have that list too), or you’ve never even given the show a chance, this comic is for you! It’s got a serious mystery building, some dark humor on top of very light humor, and some beautiful art. We’re only 2 issues in, and there’s no time like the present, as no one is promised tomorrow. Just ask the narrator.

Overall Grade: 9/10

Check out more reviews from Lauren, including another comic review for a Dark Horse Comic: Witness Point.

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