While horror movie watching is a year-round event, this is that time of year when all of us can flourish, embracing the weird.
So, come one, come all, beasties unite! It’s Haunt-Tober time!
Ah, the perils of science fiction, inflated egos, and of becoming too intelligent for our own good…
The Envoy revolves around two colleagues who were once inseparable, but have now been burdened by jealousy and competitiveness. These two brilliant minds, who were best of friends during their college days, have embarked on different paths in their respective careers. However, in the captivating world of Envoy, their destinies intertwine once again.
Meet Steven Allard and Ben Raines, both esteemed men of science. Steven, driven by the pursuit of financial gain, channels his focus into finding cures for life’s afflictions, such as cancer. On the other hand, Ben Raines, having tragically lost his wife to cancer, is on a relentless quest to establish a means of communication with the departed.
While The Envoy incorporates fresh themes and incorporates elements from other sources, it manages to retain an enthralling sense of novelty. The vivid colors and mesmerizing artwork employed in the book serve as masterful tools in constructing the atmosphere, while also providing distinct visualizations for each character. Our two protagonists, though distinct in their individuality, are equally captivating and driven in their own unique ways. The rivalry between these two goes from moderately safe to wildly unhealthy, and fast.
Is anyone out there?
They make contact with an extraterrestrial and also get success in testing this strange blue box that seems to cure cancer. How? Why? Maybe we don’t need to know…
It’s a clever concept, one that feeds our science fiction fix while also delving into some horrifying depths.
The comic is more dialogue heavy than many and could use more entertainment driven sequences. It never feels too talky, but it borders it. Still, the artwork is fantastic, and the character work is top notch.
With electrifying cover art (pun intended) that smartly ensnares the reader, you’re immediately intrigued.
The narrative brings a lot of exposition and yet leaves a lot mysterious which can challenge a reader who needs to know each distinct detail. The artwork by Esparza is mesmerizing though, and I only wish there were more action to show it off.
John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: The Envoy is a valued addition to the lineup of work with a clever story and transportive designs.
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