Alvaro Martinez

The Nice House on the Lake by @jamesthefourth, @alvaromartinezbueno_comic, & Jordie Bellaire, from @dcofficial, is a dystopian blend of cabin in the woods horror and end of the world science fiction.

When Walter brings his closest friends together for a weekend getaway at the most luxurious mountain retreat they could imagine, everyone took the opportunity to get away from their lives and have a break. What they couldn’t have been prepared for was the apocalyptic scenario they find themselves in when the world is ending around them, they’re basically prisoners in the house, and maybe Walter is to blame for all of it?

I am quickly becoming a fan of James Tynion IV and his particular brand of horror. Something is Killing the Children and The Woods have both been great reads, and while not full on horror, his WYND series has consistently been a favorite of mine. I’ve got The Department of Truth on Mt.TBR and it’s quickly moving up the stack. I’m not sure that I’ve experienced Álvaro Martinez Bueno’s art before, but it gave me Pepe Larraz-vibes, and I’m here for it. Jordie Bellaire’s colors are atmospheric and moody, fitting the tone of the book perfectly.

While this is a contained story between both volumes, there is room for more in this story and I’m hoping we’ll get to see more of these characters in the future.

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