Revival #6 Review

If some of you guys are not reading this series, then this issue really is a great jumping on point. Before it starts there is a nice little recap page to let you know what has happened so far. The actual issue itself focuses this issue on creating new story line that we will obviously be seeing more of in future issues.
In all honestly I was slightly worried about this issue due to me loving the series so much. I absolutely adored the first story arc and was concerned about where it would go after it had wrapped up. After reading #6, I can safely say that I am very excited with the direction that we seem to be heading.

Dana once again takes centre stage in this issue, she has bit of a bit more trouble than she can chew too. I loved her detective skills that she showed off in this issue. We have been told that she is a great police officer, and it was really great to see that come out a lot more in this issue. However, it seems to have led her into dangerous waters. It will be very interesting to see how she gets out of this situation in the next issue.

Danas' sister Em was only briefly in this book, but it seems that she has a very dark side to her. She is definitely a lot more messed up than Dana knows. A theme seems to be coming out in this book where people closest to Dana seem to be hiding things from her. She is so focused on her work that she seems to be missing things than she should be seeing. This is confirmed in the scene regarding her son and the creature. If Dana knew what was going on then she would be really shocked. I am sure she will open her eyes to everything very soon, but I wonder what effect all this will have on her.

As you know, I don't really like giving too much away with this book as if you do not read it then you will not really know what I am going on about. I highly recommend giving this issue a try. It is a great jumping on point and I don't think new readers would be too confused after reading this. This is still one of my favourite series coming out right now, and I really cant believe I have to wait another month to find out what is going to happen to some of these characters that I have become very fond of over the last few months.

Rating: 8.5 / 10

Revival #5 Review

If you read my review of the previous issue of this series then you know just how much I love it. The series has been giving more questions than answers after each issue, but that has not been a bad thing at all. In fact, it has helped add to the intrigue and mystery surrounding the revivers and the other characters in the book; who we do not know much about.

In this particular issue we were treated to more action than we are usually used to. This was also not a bad thing at all. There was one long action sequence which was done really well, and I actually did not know how it was going to end. Obviously, the way that it did end was horrific; because this is a horror book after all.

We were also introduced to the back story of the ghoul like figure that has always been in the background of his book. This was also very interesting, and it helped to add depth to a character which has always seemed important. However, it looks like he may have been killed off, which is a major negative for me if that does turn out to be the case. The build up to his reveal has been coming for some time, and for him to just be killed off in half an issue would really bother me. Saying that with this book literally anything can happen so I would not be surprised if he even made an appearance in the next issue. This was shown by a small panel that showed us even if he does not return, then maybe a relative of his will be...
Blaine Abel, the demonologist, who we have got to know a bit was killed off in this issue. This is not something I am happy about, and unfortunately I do not think that he is going to make another appearance. I think the character had a lot of potential, but I am putting my trust with Tim Seeley due to the high level this book is reaching every single month.

Dana is a character that I have been craving to see more of, and I have not been getting it. However, Em has now become my favourite character. She is really messed up; but in a good way I think. It looks as though Dana may have a bigger part to play in the next issue, which will satisfy me I am sure. It also looks like we are going to see more of a character who I believe previously has only had a couple of panels. Very interesting stuff!

I have just realised that in this review I seem to be moaning quite a lot about things I DON'T like, but the act is that I absolutely loved this issue like I have done with all the rest. Yeah a couple of the deaths are frustrating but they were done brilliantly. I am only slightly bothered as I though that these may have been characters that were going to be in for the long haul. Fortunately I think Mr Seeley has many more ideas to come that will make us forget about past events very quickly. For example, the ending of this book has made me really excited for the next issue. I am desperate to know what is coming next.
The art work in this series has constantly been one of my favourite in modern comics, and this issue was no different. In fact I would go as far as saying that it was the best yet in this issue. I think a big part of that has to do with the colours. Especially the colours in the flashback which really helped to set the scene perfectly.

This is a book that has to be picked up. There is literally nothing similar to this anywhere else in the market. It truly is a fantastic book, which is gaining positive attention each and every month. Treat yourself.

Rating: 9 / 10

Revival #4 Review

So, for those not too familiar with this series, allow me to explain a couple of things first. Lets start with what a "reviver" is. In this book it is a human being that got killed on a certain day, only to come back alive again. This day is known as "revival day". Unfortunately it looks like some of these revivers may be a bit dangerous, as they have caused deaths within the small community of a town in Wisconsin. This town is now under lockdown from the CDC.
There are a large range of characters which have been introduced to us in this series, so I am not going to go through them. But what I will say is this is a book you need to become more familiar with if you have not picked it up yet.

So what makes it so great? The writing for starters. We are only four issues in yet all the characters feel familiar. It is difficult not to get invested in their lives in the book as they attempt to find out more about the revivers as well as the events surrounding them. The art? Just as special. Make no mistakes about it, this is a horror book, and the art really helps to build the suspense up as you read it.

This particular issue gives you more questions than answers, which for some series frustrates readers greatly. However, Tim Seeley is doing a great job at making you want to find out more. I finished this book and became immediately saddened that I had to wait another month until the next issue. Some people would argue that it maybe then this book should be picked up in trade, however I disagree completely. The mystery and intrigue helps make this series what it is.
This issue also gave us a lot of character interaction which was great to see. It may have been low on action this month, but some of the character moments were great.

It is hard to review this book and not give away the story. It just has to be read to have the effect that it was intended to have upon the reader. Therefore this month and this month only I am not going to give any spoilers, be it major or minor. However next month I am going to start giving some small spoilers so pick this up. Also, considering the time of year, this is a really fitting series to start to get in to.


Rating: 9 / 10