Owen Seasons has been found, but the mystery around his death continues to haunt Sam Dante. As darker forces emerge in Devil Land, can Sam really control his family’s terrifying legacy? Dark Ride #5 is a hell of an issue adding so many questions to the horror series while also delivering a lot to be creeped out about.

Co-created and written by Joshua Williamson, we get a bit of a flashback teasing the deal that was made to build Devil Land. Something involving Sam and his sister is on the table as we learn about their mother and rather odd childbirth. But, that’s just to hint at the evil at play. Instead, the issue focuses on Sam as he attempts to dive into what exactly is going on. That involves having to help and ally with Owen’s sister who is in police custody and the only other person who’s sure something is wrong at the amusement park.

Williamson mixes this direction, an almost Scooby-Doo like plot, with Sam’s sister who is all in with the malevolent forces at work. She’s the “star” of the show wanting to put on a performance but also being haunted by images and demons. It’s all a solid way to show so much is at work and at play, especially when a whole new wrinkle to the story is revealed towards the end. What it all means, we’ll have to wait and see.

The series has done an amazing job of delivering a comic with an ominous and “scary” vibe and look without going over the top with the gore and scares. Something just feels very off. Co-creator and artist Andrei Bressan has been amazing when it all comes to that balancing a fine line and never crossing it which would possibly lead to distractions. Bressan is joined by Adriano Lucas on color and Pat Brosseau on lettering. The group has knocked it out of the park with every issue.

Dark Ride #5 is another stellar issue of the series. It keeps things moving while also adding more mystery and questions while also pulling back the curtain a bit hinting at the horrors going on. If you’re a fan of the horror genre, this is a series you don’t want to miss.

Story: Joshua Williamson Art: Andrei Bressan
Color: Adriano Lucas Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Story: 8.65 Art: 8.5 Overall: 8.65 Recommendation: Buy

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