Skip to main content

REVIEW: 'I Hate This Place' #9 by Kyle Starks, Artyom Topilin, and Lee Loughridge

 

I HATE THIS PLACE #9 

Writer: Kyle Starks

Artist: Artyom Topilin, Lee Loughridge

Letters: Pat Brosseau

Publisher: Image Comics

Release Date: June 7, 2023

Cover Price: $3.99

Questions will be answered as Gabby and Trudy face terrors from their past, present, and future in the penultimate issue of I HATE THIS PLACE!

Score: 

★★★★1/2 (4.5/5)

This second arc of "I Hate This Place' has taken quite a turn from its explosive first chapter in issue six. That issue set up the abusive and extremely violent tyrannical behavior of Trudy's father and since then the science fiction aspect of the series has taken on a whole new dimension of stakes and consequences that traverse time and space. Writer Kyle Sparks reveals more of the farm's origins encompassing strange alien technology while Trudy and Gabby enlist the help of ghosts to push back on the incoming forces. 

This has been one of the best titles of the year. Thrilling and fast-paced, IHTP continues to evolve with many surprises and a genuine sense of fear and anxiety while using aliens, ghosts, time travel, and violence to produce a cohesive terror-filled adventure. Starks throws a lot at readers but it works, all the elements are grounded in the inherent evil, not of the supernatural, but the human one hunting down Trudy and Gabby. Her father Joseph, is resilient, determined, and undeterred by all the monsters in his way. It's that type of Terminator-like pursuit that makes this arc so jarring and compelling. 

Artyom Topilin and Lee Loughridge are at their best with so many creative designs from monsters to aliens and the color choices are complete knockouts. As terrifying as the issue can be there's a sense of sci-fi monster movie fun from decades ago with gasp-inducing confrontations. There are even moments that should have readers cheering even if it is short-lived. Topilin and Loughridge's versatility and inventiveness elevate the story with every new scene. 

'I Hate This Place' is such a compelling read that fans of horror, science-fiction, suspense, and action should be wholly satisfied diving into this thrilling title. Starks and company are giving readers a feast of entertainment. 

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Aliens & Humans Make Forbidden Contact In Graphic Novel STAR-CROSSED

 First Contact Evolves Into An Interstellar Romance In An Epic Sci-Fi Adventure This February 2024 Internationally renowned publisher Humanoids announced today STAR-CROSSED , a brand new original sci-fi graphic novel from highly acclaimed writer Jerry Frissen and artist Roberto Zaghi, about an impossible interstellar romance set in the near future where humanity has made contact with an alien civilization. Landing in stores February 2024.  The dawn of a new era for humanity has arrived. First contact has been made with an advanced alien species known as the Eo’Tarx, and the two civilizations begin the path toward understanding. CIA linguist Danko Orton is dispatched, tasked with studying communication with the Eo’Tarx alongside his alien counterpart No’mi.  But their work is quickly disrupted when it becomes clear that the two are attracted to one another, despite all barriers and obstacles. Will No’mi and Danko’s blossoming love compromise everything they’ve...
Post a Comment
Read more

REVIEW: 'Primordial' #1 by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave Stewart

Mind-bending sci-fi collides with Cold War thriller in this six-issue miniseries by the bestselling and Eisner-winning creative team behind GIDEON FALLS! PRIMORDIAL #1 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart Letterer: Steve Wands Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: September 15, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 In 1957, the USSR launched the dog, Laika, into Earth's orbit. Two years later, the USA responded with two monkeys, Able and Baker. These animals never returned. But, unbeknownst to everyone, they did not die in orbit...they were taken. And now they are coming home. Score:  ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) Few things can pique the interest of a comic book reader like a good ole conspiracy thriller. The latest example is the excellent new series from James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds entitled 'The Department of Truth' that's been a bestseller for Image Comics. It proposes conspiracy theories can be all-too-real and for Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave St...
Post a Comment
Read more

REVIEW: 'Little Monsters' #1 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen

  LITTLE MONSTERS #1 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Dustin Nguyen Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: March 9, 2022 Cover Price: $3.99 They are the last children on Earth... who also happen to be vampires. For longer than they can remember, these child vampires have lived a life of eternal wonder amongst the ruins of humanity. But shocking events fracture the group and set them on a path of discovery that will shatter their innocence forever. Score: ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) There are certain comic book creators whose books I'll pick up without hesitation. One of those creators is Jeff Lemire. He instills confidence knowing that his stories will be thoughtful and engaging. You add a talented artist like Dustin Nguyen on another collaborative effort and well, 'Little Monsters,' is a must-buy. I know, shocking.   They team up again with an intriguing post-apocalyptic vampire tale featuring "the last children on Earth" who've been left to their own devices among the ruin...
Post a Comment
Read more