Fatalysia #2

From the Random Stack of Unread Comics.

Title: Fatalysia
Issue: 2
Date: January 2008
Publisher Primeval
Writer: Liam Kemp
Artist: U!
Letterer: Chris Tabor
Cover: Myke Amend

A dark fairy tale with a classic gothic horror vibe. Susan lives in an isolated village surrounded by forest. Trapped in an abusive home, she is haunted by dreams of a mysterious scarecrow, and she has begun to believe that there is something awaiting her in the forest that is more than just the stuff of dreams.

Meanwhile, her father, the town butcher, is succumbing to his own brand of madness.

This was moody and intriguing, with a great look to it and an interesting group of characters. The story is developing slowly, and it didn't feel like I missed much by starting at the second issue, but it still did a nice job of getting me interested and building tension.

Rating: 7/10