It was a good thing I looked at the first volume of Adventure Time Eye Candy last, because after Ajin, Harrow County and the Witcher I needed something sweet to take my eyes and my mind off bloody death and disturbing haints.

Ajin Demi-Human

Kei is just a regular high school student.  Until he gets hit by a car and survives with barely a scratch.  It turns out that he's a demi-human, creatures that are nigh-invulnerable and have superhuman abilities.  Creatures that are feared, hated and experimented on by humans, despite the fact that little separates them from their human friends and family.

Although this is primarily an action series, there are some introspective moments and big questions asked.  Kei starts out questioning everything.  From the start, before he realized that he was a Demi-human, Kei harbored questions of their treatment of a group of people who really aren't that different.  Demi-humans often don't know that they are different from a normal person unless they get into a situation where a normal person would die, like a car crash.

At one point a character wants Kei to hide what he is so that he can keep living in 'normal' society.  The series starts a war between the Demi-humans and the government, though violent and bloody, is like any person labelled 'different' has to fight for rights.  

Reminded me a bit of Death Note (only bloodier) where there are many moral grey-areas and where the characters struggle with the questions of what is right and what is just.

The Witcher Vol. 2 Fox Children

The Witcher gets roped into accompanying a group of traders, criminals and others on a rescue mission.  However, as the journey continues he realizes that everything is not as it seems and his mission is less than noble.

The storyline is ok, but nothing to write home about.  For gamers who enjoy the series, this will add to their enjoyment, the characters are presented well and the art is good.  There are many monster fights.

For those looking for monsters with a bit more oomph to a larger plot, try Baltimore by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden.

Harrow County

Just look at that cover.  Yes, this is an extremely creepy and atmospheric horror story.  It takes place in the South with creepy moss covered tree limbs and haints lurking in every shadow.  The story follows a young girl coming of age, and realizing some things about her role in her small town.

To whom does she belong?  The village?  Her father?  The voices in the woods?  Fans of Locke and Key will enjoy the horror mixed with family drama and interesting characters.

Adventure Time Eye Candy Vol.

After reading through pages of impalements, blood and gore splattering across the pages, skinless boys and women with dangerously sharp teeth, it was nice to give my eyes a little candy.

Adventure Time is such a sweet and fun story.  Even though it still has peeps with sharp teeth, it's just a little sour patch kid in the midst of a pastel paradise.  One of the aspects of Adventure Time that I enjoy most is the fact that so many artists are invited to be a part of it and this collection is yet another show of some amazing artworks.

If you want to find some new artists to look up, just skim through these pages and you'll have your answers.  I especially love the art by Jeffrey Brown, James Kochalka, Emily Carroll, J.J. Harrison (love the Totoro inspired cover) and Jon Vermilyea.  

After the events in the first volume, has peace returned to Harrow County, and Emmy is using her powers for good. But peace is shattered when a girl arrives from the city. A girl that looks just like Emmy...

I liked the first volume quite much, but this one was even better. Emmy's story was established in the first volume and here the story progress with Emmy getting more used to her powers and the neighbors seem to appreciate her help when they have a supernatural problem. But, this peaceful situation changes when a young girl arrives. And, with that, the story takes off. I like the difference between the girls, despite looking alike are the motives quite different and all this will lead to a big confrontation.

The art is wonderful. I know I was a bit doubtful about the art when I started to read the first volume, but it grew on me and now I really like it. I quite like how the story progress and I can't wait to read more about Emmy and what will happen next to her.  

I want to thank the publisher for providing me with a free copy through Edelweiss for an honest review.

So the podcast that I listen to about all things comics, Panels, named this comic one of their favorite horror based series. Since then, I've been meaning to read it! I saw the first issue for .99 so I snagged it, and gave it a shot. Let me tell you, I can definitely see why this is probably going to be amazing. Harrow County #1 has these definite dark atmosphere. It's creepy, and disturbing. Alas, nothing really happens in this issue. I know it's setting up things to come. There is probably something dastardly and violent on the horizon. For now though, I'll give this 3 creepy tree stars. It's enough to keep me reading on at the least.

The first volume of Harrow County was a treat. I admit that it took some time for me to warm up to how the characters were drawn, but after a while and together with the beautiful watercolor backgrounds did I quite start to like how the characters looked.

The story was good, Emmy a young girl is turning 18 and suddenly everyone she knows is out to kill her including her father and she don't at first understand why, that is until she learns the truth...

It was never really terrifying to read, not to me at least, a younger person may find it a bit gruesome. I think what I really liked when I read was that I wasn't really sure if Emmy was good or bad. And, frankly I have a feeling she has the potential to be either in the future. It will be interesting to read more to find out what's next for her. 

Of course, it ended with a cliffhanger and I'm looking forward to reading more! 

Thanks to Dark Horse Books and Edelweiss for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! 

I was going to take a shower, then I happened to visit Edelweiss and look what I found that you could request. 

Personally I'm quite interesting in Harrow County Volume 1, Sherlock Holmes and the Necronomicon, Jack the Ripper and Age of Reptiles: Ancient Egyptians. :)

Edit: They added Prometheus: The Complete Fire and Stone. I want that one quite a lot!