Creative Team – Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Published by DC Comics
Catch up with The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #3!
The Story
The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery continues to impress with the fourth issue, as excitement rises to an all-time high. After meeting the missing man he’s been looking for, Ezra gets to meet him at the Brooklyn Bridge. Learning what he already knew, Mr. Meyer tells Ezra he’s in danger. That couldn’t be proven more true in what takes place next, on the bridge. An erratic car chase, a mechanical menace, and Ezra blamed for a murder. As wild as all this was, this occurrence wasn’t even the wildest thing that happens in this comic. Now on the run from the police, Ezra has to stop the big bad thing that’s right around the corner.
Chris Condon knows exactly how to keep the reader hooked into the story and he does just that. The story starts on a quiet but dangerous note, and the excitement doesn’t stop there. We learn more about the forces Ezra is up against, and at this point, all hope seems lost for Ezra to put an end to all of this.
What we also see is Ezra more vulnerable than he’s ever seemed before. Beaten down, out of answers, and lost on what to do, Ezra still keeps pushing because there’s no one else in the world that can fix this. If you haven’t gotten a chance to dive into The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Story, there’s no time like the present! You won’t regret giving this run a shot!
The Art
The artwork of the fourth issue is probably the most exciting it’s been in the comic run, and that’s saying something. Perfectly capturing the grittiness of the story, Jacob Phillips is able to contrast the darker art with the explosive and vibrant artwork that the story leads to. What sticks out the most to me in this issue is the facial expressions of the characters, who practically tell the story themselves with their looks. Ezra is pretty emotionally driven in this issue compared to the other issues and you can see it perfectly clear on his face. Hats off to Phillips for conveying the emotions of the story in such a brilliant way.
Final Thoughts
The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery #4 has me hooked and anxiously waiting to see what happens next for Ezra Cain!
Overall Grade – 8.9/10
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This review was written by Megan from the Vigilante Vibes Podcast. If you liked my review, be sure to check out my other reviews! Let me know what you think of The Peril of the Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Story #4, or tell me what comics you’d recommend me trying out! Find me on my socials, and check out my Marvel podcast, Vigilante Vibes, by clicking here!
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