At the farthest reaches of the galaxy, beyond the horizon of humanity and the hopes for salvation, a spaceship of slumbering astronauts journeys in search of intelligent alien life. They’ve left behind their families, their planet, their pasts, and all the trauma and comforts those things contained. But our crew of adventurers will find their pasts are never that far behind them and intelligent alien life has its own plans for their future…in the Twilight Zone! The Twilight Zone #2 has Tom Scioli stepping in for a story that’ll keep you guessing until all is revealed and clear.
For me, The Twilight Zone is all about that ending. The story might go on way too long, it might meander and seem confusing, but if it sticks the landing, that’s what matters to me. The Twilight Zone #2 sticks the landing though it’s a weird journey to get there.
Scioli brings a trippy indie comic style to the story which has explorers landing on a planet and being confronted with ever crazier concepts and images.
It’s a story that goes into the crazy and weird, like a fever dream that’ll leave you guessing as to what is actually going on until all is revealed at the end. And generally, it works. It’s the final bit that really nails it down and delivers what The Twilight Zone is known for, endings that have some sort of twist or lesson.
Visually, The Twilight Zone #2 features Scioli’s style and the story allows him to throw out whatever he’d like. It’s a comic that visually is a splash of varied aliens and worlds, allowing Scioli to just cut loose with whatever works at the time.
The Twilight Zone #2 is an intriguing second issue that delivers an unexpected style to both the story and art. It feels like an entry to an indie anthology more than anything. One Scioli fans will appreciate and should check out.
Story: Tom Scioli Art: Tom Scioli Letterer: Tom Scioli
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read
IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle
