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The world of Ghost Machine at Image comics, has just dropped another comic from their Family Odysseys world: Hornsby & Halo. Heaven and Hell are at constant odds with each other, and in an attempt to teach empathy and stop the constant fighting, a demon and an angel are sent to live on earth. The extra fun catch is, the demon has great parents, while the angel not so much.
The Creative Team
Story & Words: Peter J. Tomasi;
Art: Peter Snejbjerg;
Coloring: John Kalisz;
Lettering: Rob Leigh;
Cover: Peter Snejbjerg & John Kalisz;
Designer: Steve Blackwell;
Editor-In-Chief: Brian Cunningham.
Check out a comic review for another comic from Ghost Machine at Image Comics: The Rocketfellers.
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The Story for Issue 1
We kick of this story with two adorably innocent looking babies. One bathing in the flames of hell, while the other basks in the clouds of heaven. Neither having any clue the social experiment they’re about to be thrown into. We then jump to Zachary Halo (the angel), and Rose Hornsby (the demon), struggling with a different kind of constant battle: middle school. While they both deal with the hells of adolescence, it’s both of their birthdays. While Rose’s very kind parents celebrate in a healthy supportive way, Zachary’s left to fend for himself. Nevertheless, that night they both get a surprise they never saw coming.
The Art
Whether we’re in heaven, hell, or reality, the art is beautiful. The detailed emotions on each character’s face is so well done, that there’s never a moment that the reader doesn’t know exactly how everyone feels. There is absolutely no wasted space, making every inch of every page gorgeous.
Hornsby & Halo Rating: 10/10
Where does one’s sense of compassion, empathy, and love come from? Is it taught? Are we born with it? No one is perfect, and I’d like to think no one is completely evil. I love the concept of nurture verse nature, and Hornsby & Halo has kicked off a fantastic comic exploring this issue. I have yet to read anything from the world of Ghost Machine, that wasn’t absolutely fantastic, and this is no exception. Hornsby & Halo gets 10 out of 10 pitchforks (or halos) from me.
Whether you’re from a family of angels or demons (probably a little bit of both), this is the perfect comic to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday. Gobble Gobble.
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