The starship Event Horizon disappeared and has resurfaced, blown in half with its crew murdered. Now, 200 years later, a billionaire and their private ship have brought their crew, hoping to uncover the secrets behind what happened and, in doing so, may have unleashed something terrifying!
Creative Team: Christian Ward (WRITER and COVER), Rob Carey (ARTIST), Xenon Honchar (COLORS), and Alex Ray (LETTERS).
SPOILERS AHEAD
The Story:
Christian Ward hasn’t skipped a beat as he picks up in this haunting universe and this time hits home with another tale of a selfish billionaire. I love that there is a blend of mercenary marines, and there is a darker tale being told with Daniel’s past. Christian sets the start of the story in a manner where we feel sympathy, and a tale of a dying mother slowly turns things on its head in such a clever way that we peel back each page and panel. I love how seamless Ward can build suspense and immerse us into the horrors of this specific universe while building on the universal lore.
The Art and Letters:
I love how Rob weaves together space horror and builds this hellish landscape we are living in. There are a few jump scares scattered throughout the panels; whether we see the Devil on Daniel’s shoulders or the mysteries left behind on the ship, they each hit a bit differently. Honchar’s colorwork, where the usage of darker greens or mixing in shadows allows the imagination to work, creates the eerie vibe we are being fed in this issue. So much of these horror moments hinge on the art team, and they all nail it perfectly.
Final Thoughts:
Event Horizon Inferno #1 picks back up in this horrifying universe without missing a beat. Christian and the crew create a sense of dread and unease, working their way through the book, gearing us up for what’s to come.
Overall Grade: 9.5/10
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