Imagine, if you will, a world where the urgency of science meets the obstinance of humanity. Submitted for your approval, the tale of a brilliant scientist who finds herself on the brink of a monumental discovery. A meteor emitting cryptic audio waves has crashed into the ocean and plummeted into its depths. Only she has the skill to decode its signals. But in the Twilight Zone, even the most crucial warnings can be drowned out by the cacophony of ignorance. The Twilight Zone #5 is a fun entry in the series and feels like the fun B-level horror of my childhood.

Written by L. Marlow Francavilla and Francesco Francavilla, The Twilight Zone #5 is an exploration of a mystery. A team is put together by the military to examine a strange object, one that’s giving off a strange noise. The story does a good job of building the mystery, leaving you wondering when the twist will happen and what exactly it’ll be.

The Francavilla’s also deliver a subtle message. Often, The Twilight Zone has a message and lesson to learn. Here, it’s not quite as obvious in what the story’s trying to convey, but it’s there.

Francesco’s art is interesting in the comic. It’s his familiar style and look but there’s something that’s a little retro about it as well. It feels like a throwback to old monster movies full of rubber costumes and cheap scares. But, it works, and works really well. The comic’s art embraces is retro sci-fi style from the sub that’s taken to the suits worn in the water. The reveal at the end too feels like that cheap costume that made classic monster movies so good. The comic embraces its classic roots and runs with it.

The Twilight Zone #5 is a fun read. It’s a bit more subtle in its lesson and point than previous issues, but it comes together with a solid tale that evokes classic sci-fi.

Story: L. Marlow Francavilla, Francesco Francavilla Art: Francesco Francavilla
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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