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Outer Darkness #7-12
Outer Darkness Vol. 2: Castrophany of Hate
Co-creator of CHEW, JOHN LAYMAN, and artist AFU CHAN continue their terrifying exploration of space in this new volume! Captain Rigg’s past is revealed, and the Charon finds a haunted house in deep space. If only the crew could figure out how there’s still someone living inside… Collects OUTER DARKNESS #7-12
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2019
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John Layman
833 books591 followersJohn Steele Layman is an American comic book writer and letterer. Layman is most known for writing Chew, published by Image Comics.
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January 5, 2020
Well this was a pure delight. And by that I mean plenty more alien hunting, heads exploding, and backstabbing to be had.
This one really goes at it with the backstabbing as it seems every crew mate is looking to fuck over another. On top of that we get a new mission but we all know that's not going to go as planned. With stealing of ships, new alien race, multiple people dying off, and plenty of dark horrible shit incoming, I need more of this comic as soon as possible. The art is great, the dialogue is funny as hell, and the pacing is near perfect. This was fantastic if I'm being honest. A 4.5 out of .5
This one really goes at it with the backstabbing as it seems every crew mate is looking to fuck over another. On top of that we get a new mission but we all know that's not going to go as planned. With stealing of ships, new alien race, multiple people dying off, and plenty of dark horrible shit incoming, I need more of this comic as soon as possible. The art is great, the dialogue is funny as hell, and the pacing is near perfect. This was fantastic if I'm being honest. A 4.5 out of .5
December 29, 2020
For having a very specific mission of traveling to the edge of the "Outer Darkness," the spaceship Charon takes a lot of detours, visiting a haunted house and taking shore leave this time around. But eventually they do make it to their goal. And while I compared the first volume to Star Trek, it's obvious that this hell-be-damned, obsessed captain is more in line with Captain Ahab than Kirk, as things get even darker than last time.
With no one decent to root for in the cast, I doubt I'll ever love this series, but I am interested in seeing how things unfold in future volumes.
With no one decent to root for in the cast, I doubt I'll ever love this series, but I am interested in seeing how things unfold in future volumes.
November 26, 2019
This for the fan of starship science fiction. Layman, whose Chew I have to make time to go back and finish, appears to be one of those writers whom no one talks about. I don't know if he is just considered not hot enough? Or, is it the negative reaction to his DC work (which didn't impress me).
Like Chew there is a large cast to keep track of, but it is a starship and such ships would have large crews. Rigg, the main character and captain, will be someone whom readers will elect to hate or love, and possibly both at the same time.
Outer Darkness is nearly a seamless blend of fantasy and science fiction. A haunted houses in outer space, a starship whose star drive is powered by a demon. A crew compliment that in addition to the traditional, i.e. Enterprise bridge crew, includes marines, mathematicians, morticians and exorcists.
As much as I have enjoyed the ride through what Layman calls season one, I would like to know what Rigg's end game is. Is it an attempt at redemption or revenge? Based on Rigg's personality and actions I'm not totally sure.
Like Chew there is a large cast to keep track of, but it is a starship and such ships would have large crews. Rigg, the main character and captain, will be someone whom readers will elect to hate or love, and possibly both at the same time.
Outer Darkness is nearly a seamless blend of fantasy and science fiction. A haunted houses in outer space, a starship whose star drive is powered by a demon. A crew compliment that in addition to the traditional, i.e. Enterprise bridge crew, includes marines, mathematicians, morticians and exorcists.
As much as I have enjoyed the ride through what Layman calls season one, I would like to know what Rigg's end game is. Is it an attempt at redemption or revenge? Based on Rigg's personality and actions I'm not totally sure.
May 6, 2021
I had problems with John Layman’s “Outer Darkness” when I read the first volume two years ago, and the problems I had then are still the same problems I have with Volume 2, “Castrophany of Hate”. Nevertheless, I liked this volume slightly better.
I still dig the premise, which is basically: What if “Star Trek” and “Hellraiser” had a weird mash-up baby? The starship Charon, captained by Joshua Rigg, is on a nine-year mission to explore deep, deep space, which science has learned is full of ghosts, demons, and ancient gods. Along with a whole bunch of unpleasant aliens, too.
Still not a fan of Afu Chan’s artwork, which is an inexplicable blend of manga and ‘70s Hanna-Barbera cartoons. It’s colorful, I’ll give it that. Chan is also really good at blood and guts, of which there is a plethora.
Still, this issue had some fun stuff, including: a haunted house in space; insect gods running amok throughout the ship; an infestation of a hallucinogenic alien plant called Hate Blossoms; and more background into Rigg’s troubled past and what his secret agenda entails.
I haven’t given up on this series. Indeed, it’s growing on me, like a demonic alien parasite…
I still dig the premise, which is basically: What if “Star Trek” and “Hellraiser” had a weird mash-up baby? The starship Charon, captained by Joshua Rigg, is on a nine-year mission to explore deep, deep space, which science has learned is full of ghosts, demons, and ancient gods. Along with a whole bunch of unpleasant aliens, too.
Still not a fan of Afu Chan’s artwork, which is an inexplicable blend of manga and ‘70s Hanna-Barbera cartoons. It’s colorful, I’ll give it that. Chan is also really good at blood and guts, of which there is a plethora.
Still, this issue had some fun stuff, including: a haunted house in space; insect gods running amok throughout the ship; an infestation of a hallucinogenic alien plant called Hate Blossoms; and more background into Rigg’s troubled past and what his secret agenda entails.
I haven’t given up on this series. Indeed, it’s growing on me, like a demonic alien parasite…
August 7, 2020
3.5 Stars
I want to love this scifi horror graphic novel series so badly because it blends together my two favourite genres, but I always feel confused while reading these volumes. I love the full colour artwork, but the actual story just doesn't work for me. I don't plan on continuing on with later volumes.
I want to love this scifi horror graphic novel series so badly because it blends together my two favourite genres, but I always feel confused while reading these volumes. I love the full colour artwork, but the actual story just doesn't work for me. I don't plan on continuing on with later volumes.
February 14, 2025
This was another 4.5 for me, not quite a 5 star but close-ish.
I’ll be honest, a lot of the time I was pretty confused as to what in the hell was going on here, but it was so much fun the entire time that I didn’t really care!
This was super unique, felt sorta like a demon possessed version of Saga. There were all kinds of monsters, & I will always LOVE practically anything with some great monstering. I love love LOVED the art & the color palate, it was bright & campy and a feast for my eyes! The chapter pages were artwork that I’d literally hang up in my library! You can pique my interest with almost anything that has that starry/space nebula vibe, I’ve always loved that aesthetic, as kitschy as it might be.
This was gory, and spacey, & utterly delightful. I was very sad to discover that the series ended here. There is an Outer Darkness crossover with Chew that I will be getting to eventually, but first I have to get thru Chew! Which I have been meaning to do for years, so this will give me an excuse to do so, as apparently the Outer Darkness crossover is Chew’s character’s final adventure.
I’ll be honest, a lot of the time I was pretty confused as to what in the hell was going on here, but it was so much fun the entire time that I didn’t really care!
This was super unique, felt sorta like a demon possessed version of Saga. There were all kinds of monsters, & I will always LOVE practically anything with some great monstering. I love love LOVED the art & the color palate, it was bright & campy and a feast for my eyes! The chapter pages were artwork that I’d literally hang up in my library! You can pique my interest with almost anything that has that starry/space nebula vibe, I’ve always loved that aesthetic, as kitschy as it might be.
This was gory, and spacey, & utterly delightful. I was very sad to discover that the series ended here. There is an Outer Darkness crossover with Chew that I will be getting to eventually, but first I have to get thru Chew! Which I have been meaning to do for years, so this will give me an excuse to do so, as apparently the Outer Darkness crossover is Chew’s character’s final adventure.
May 26, 2020
Outer Darkness continues the episodic roll-out as the Charon reaches its destination on the edge of known space. Riggs is still a rageful dick, ultimately stealing the Charon to go search for his dead love (who already spurned him once??). At least we see more of his backstory. I think I'd enjoy this series a bit more if John Layman gave the characters real motivations. We only get glimpses of internal lives, otherwise everyone is primarily known by their role on the ship or specific skillset. Characters die and I'm not put out.
Afu Chan's art continues to be fun, but not spooky enough for the horror elements. This volume is still strong and I'm really enjoying the series, it just feels like a sudden acceleration of plot elements before all the pieces were fully introduced. That name, though: Castrophany of Hate. "Castrophany is a portmanteau of the words cacophany and catastrophe," according to Google. Why not just pick one?
Afu Chan's art continues to be fun, but not spooky enough for the horror elements. This volume is still strong and I'm really enjoying the series, it just feels like a sudden acceleration of plot elements before all the pieces were fully introduced. That name, though: Castrophany of Hate. "Castrophany is a portmanteau of the words cacophany and catastrophe," according to Google. Why not just pick one?
January 16, 2020
If space were really this vicious to humans, I don't think we'd ever leave the planet.
In keeping with the first volume, nothing goes as expected here. The whole plot shifts direction dramatically in this volume, as Captain Rigg and his crew's animosities explode. There are backstabbings, Nazi ghost houses, evil plants, pregnant nuns, and multiple back stories. The art is still very good, making the psychedelic moments and the horrific terrors palatable and sometimes even attractive. The range of aliens and horrors is impressive, but the centerpiece is the story. I'm completely enthralled with the concept and the execution. Galactic horror has never been so entertaining.
In keeping with the first volume, nothing goes as expected here. The whole plot shifts direction dramatically in this volume, as Captain Rigg and his crew's animosities explode. There are backstabbings, Nazi ghost houses, evil plants, pregnant nuns, and multiple back stories. The art is still very good, making the psychedelic moments and the horrific terrors palatable and sometimes even attractive. The range of aliens and horrors is impressive, but the centerpiece is the story. I'm completely enthralled with the concept and the execution. Galactic horror has never been so entertaining.
December 11, 2020
This was even better than the first volume, which was quite good. This horror space opera is unlike anything I’ve ever read, so it gets huge bonus points for originality. It’s like if Star Trek were made by the horror maestros at Blumhouse: smart, funny, and bloody.
August 9, 2021
This comic has a lot of potential, but we're 12 issues in now and to say something like that is pretty faint praise. There's not a single character to like or care about. The art is sufficient, though too cartoony for my taste. The premise is a good one, though rather meandering in its presentation. All the elements are there, but just not coming together the way they should be at this point.
March 2, 2020
4.5 Stars all day
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October 23, 2022This ends with a cliffhanger which, three years on, shows no sign of being picked up. And you can see why Outer Darkness didn't catch in the same way as Chew: the idea of a Star Trek burlesque in which the ship is powered by a soul-eating captive god, and crewed almost exclusively by traitors, spies, the demonically possessed, and plain arseholes, is appealing. But it needs to be at least one of funnier, spookier, or more impressively science-fictional.
January 26, 2020
This volume felt more disjointed than the first. Where each issue is a single arc that gives character insight and introduces another aspect of the overall plot, the pacing just seems off. That being said, I’m still enjoying the world and am interested in where it’s going, so I’ll definitely grab the next volume.
January 25, 2021
An insane and wonderful follow up to Outer Darkness, Volume 1. Everybody still hates each other. Betrayal and madness lurk around every corner. And the dead never...ever...stay dead. Layman is doing a great job of fleshing out these absolutely bonkers characters. I admire the consistency and strange logic that pervades this work. I've honestly never read anything like this.
January 24, 2020
Celé sa to hýbe v takom skvelom tempe ako doteraz, postavy sú stále vtipné a zaujímavé. Démonov a krvi a zabíjania a klamstiev tu bolo neúrekom. Teším sa, čo s tým plánujú robiť ďalej.
October 15, 2020
Re-read the first book liked it more than the first time, and then loved this one too!
June 25, 2020
Still remains the best weird/fantasy/space exorcism/comedic comic book currently available.
July 12, 2023
It's precisely what I've been looking for since Farscape: ragtag crew, lots of infighting and mixed morals. It's sci-fi meets dark fantasy, with some comedy rolled in too. Demons. Whacky twists. Excellent storytelling. It's brilliant, so of course they've cancelled it too!! Damn.
December 19, 2019
Star Trek meets the Exorcist
Great art and great read. John Layman delivers👍👍👍👍👍
Great art and great read. John Layman delivers👍👍👍👍👍
June 3, 2020
Continua il viaggio del capitano Rigg e dell’equipaggio della Caronte. Outer Darkness 2 – Il suono dell’odio si presenta come una continuazione coerente di Outer Darkness 1 – Gioco al massacro, ma meno emozionante e soddisfacente nonostante gli avvenimenti e i risvolti interessanti narrati al suo interno, dimostrandosi un numero di intermezzo che getta le basi per un volume 3 potenzialmente ottimo.
Proprio a causa dell’infausto dovere che a questo secondo volume, la sua lettura a parer mio fa emergere una grave dicotomia: il fumetto è ricco di tantissime mini-avventure, alcune più accessorie (quasi ai limiti dell’inutilità) ed altre che altre sono rappresentazioni della “normale” vita a bordo di un’astronave piena di esorcisti e matematici che viaggia nello spazio più profondo, sia ambientate nel presente che raccontate tramite ricordi del passato. Il ritmo della narrazione dovrebbe essere agevole, invece l’ho trovato molto lento, proprio perché dopo il volume precedente si attendevano delle spiegazioni e un avanzamento della storia, ma tutto ciò viene centellinato fra avventure inutili ai fini della trama stessa (almeno per adesso, sia ben chiaro).
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Queste mini-avventure e digressioni dovrebbero servire per permettere al lettore di conoscere meglio alcuni personaggi secondari che gravitano attorno al protagonista, il problema è che per ora questi non hanno compiuto nulla che permetta loro di distinguersi davvero e a parte comparire nella sezione a loro dedicata tendono a scomparire, diventando meno importanti dello sfondo stesso.
L’aggiunta di così tanti approfondimenti rallenta la lettura del filone principale, dando la sensazione che alcuni capitoli siano stati creati ad hoc più per ingrandire la produzione anziché pensare a ciò che è meglio per il lettore ed il fumetto stesso. Ovviamente parlo non sapendo cosa accadrà nel volume successivo e potrei anche ritrattare questi pensieri, ma per ora giudico Outer Darkness 2 così com’è, anche perché non trovo corretto proporre un fumetto lento e caotico solo per piantare le basi per il suo seguito, per quanto fantastico potrebbe essere. Time-skip e continui cambi di punti di vista ci fanno sì capire cosa pensano i personaggi, ma si rivelano anche eccessivi e confusionari e tendono ad annoiare.
outer darkness 2 suora
Outer Darkness 2 è un’occasione sprecata a livello narrativo considerando il fantastico materiale di base: lo stile di disegno di Afu Chan è accattivante, dal tocco leggermente vintage, con una buona cura nei particolari e soprattutto nell’espressività dei personaggi, l’ideazione di una moltitudine di razze aliene tutte diverse fra loro e ben distinguibili, oltre che di posti infestati. Forse è proprio questa enorme quantità di materiale che ha dirottato John Layman nel creare un ibrido per ora non ben riuscito fra una serie di racconti ed un’unica storia principale.
Insoddisfacente è anche la forzata ciclicità degli atteggiamenti di alcuni personaggi, che li rende quasi delle macchiette senza alcuna crescita psicologica. Alcuni elementi dovrebbero far ridere come nel primo Outer Darkness, ad esempio Rigg che non ricorda mai il nome del navigatore Elox, sbagliandolo ogni volta che si riferisce a lui inventandosi nomignoli assonanti, ma la ripetizione di questa gag alla lunga le fa perdere efficacia: potrebbe anche funzionare in una serie mensile, ma è meno adatta per fumetti come questo.
Una cosa che invece mi ha felicemente stupita dopo i vari salti da un personaggio all’altro è stata la capacità di Layman, quando torna a concentrarsi sulla trama vera a propria, di riuscire a far procedere il racconto in maniera intelligente, arricchendolo di un paio di colpi di scena inaspettati, che mettono inevitabilmente voglia di scoprire cosa accadrà più avanti.
outer darkness 2 brindisi
Se state scoprendo ora Outer Darkness, vi consiglio di recuperare il primo volume ed aspettare una nostra eventuale recensione del terzo per capire quanto valga la pena prendere anche questo intermedio. A tutti coloro che invece si sono già avventurati insieme al capitano Rigg nello spazio profondo e fremono dalla voglia di tornare a bordo della Caronte, consiglio comunque di continuare la lettura perché nonostante tutto accadono cose interessanti. Speriamo solo che il prossimo volume si confermi all’altezza delle aspettative.
Proprio a causa dell’infausto dovere che a questo secondo volume, la sua lettura a parer mio fa emergere una grave dicotomia: il fumetto è ricco di tantissime mini-avventure, alcune più accessorie (quasi ai limiti dell’inutilità) ed altre che altre sono rappresentazioni della “normale” vita a bordo di un’astronave piena di esorcisti e matematici che viaggia nello spazio più profondo, sia ambientate nel presente che raccontate tramite ricordi del passato. Il ritmo della narrazione dovrebbe essere agevole, invece l’ho trovato molto lento, proprio perché dopo il volume precedente si attendevano delle spiegazioni e un avanzamento della storia, ma tutto ciò viene centellinato fra avventure inutili ai fini della trama stessa (almeno per adesso, sia ben chiaro).
outer darkness 2 equipaggio
Queste mini-avventure e digressioni dovrebbero servire per permettere al lettore di conoscere meglio alcuni personaggi secondari che gravitano attorno al protagonista, il problema è che per ora questi non hanno compiuto nulla che permetta loro di distinguersi davvero e a parte comparire nella sezione a loro dedicata tendono a scomparire, diventando meno importanti dello sfondo stesso.
L’aggiunta di così tanti approfondimenti rallenta la lettura del filone principale, dando la sensazione che alcuni capitoli siano stati creati ad hoc più per ingrandire la produzione anziché pensare a ciò che è meglio per il lettore ed il fumetto stesso. Ovviamente parlo non sapendo cosa accadrà nel volume successivo e potrei anche ritrattare questi pensieri, ma per ora giudico Outer Darkness 2 così com’è, anche perché non trovo corretto proporre un fumetto lento e caotico solo per piantare le basi per il suo seguito, per quanto fantastico potrebbe essere. Time-skip e continui cambi di punti di vista ci fanno sì capire cosa pensano i personaggi, ma si rivelano anche eccessivi e confusionari e tendono ad annoiare.
outer darkness 2 suora
Outer Darkness 2 è un’occasione sprecata a livello narrativo considerando il fantastico materiale di base: lo stile di disegno di Afu Chan è accattivante, dal tocco leggermente vintage, con una buona cura nei particolari e soprattutto nell’espressività dei personaggi, l’ideazione di una moltitudine di razze aliene tutte diverse fra loro e ben distinguibili, oltre che di posti infestati. Forse è proprio questa enorme quantità di materiale che ha dirottato John Layman nel creare un ibrido per ora non ben riuscito fra una serie di racconti ed un’unica storia principale.
Insoddisfacente è anche la forzata ciclicità degli atteggiamenti di alcuni personaggi, che li rende quasi delle macchiette senza alcuna crescita psicologica. Alcuni elementi dovrebbero far ridere come nel primo Outer Darkness, ad esempio Rigg che non ricorda mai il nome del navigatore Elox, sbagliandolo ogni volta che si riferisce a lui inventandosi nomignoli assonanti, ma la ripetizione di questa gag alla lunga le fa perdere efficacia: potrebbe anche funzionare in una serie mensile, ma è meno adatta per fumetti come questo.
Una cosa che invece mi ha felicemente stupita dopo i vari salti da un personaggio all’altro è stata la capacità di Layman, quando torna a concentrarsi sulla trama vera a propria, di riuscire a far procedere il racconto in maniera intelligente, arricchendolo di un paio di colpi di scena inaspettati, che mettono inevitabilmente voglia di scoprire cosa accadrà più avanti.
outer darkness 2 brindisi
Se state scoprendo ora Outer Darkness, vi consiglio di recuperare il primo volume ed aspettare una nostra eventuale recensione del terzo per capire quanto valga la pena prendere anche questo intermedio. A tutti coloro che invece si sono già avventurati insieme al capitano Rigg nello spazio profondo e fremono dalla voglia di tornare a bordo della Caronte, consiglio comunque di continuare la lettura perché nonostante tutto accadono cose interessanti. Speriamo solo che il prossimo volume si confermi all’altezza delle aspettative.
July 13, 2021
My limited research shows. I was hoping for a limited series and I instead found an unfinished series. It's quite original, though. The cliffhanger at the end leaves me wanting for more. And that's the part I hate - having to wait for it.
December 27, 2019
I want more from this comic.
The plot points in this volume are interesting. I enjoy the pacing, and how each issue is its own complete story, but adds up to an informative arc where you understand each character's motivation, and what they're hoping to accomplish. From a plot perspective, it's somewhere between a four and five star book.
And the art is lovely, and somewhere between four and five stars.
My issue is that all of the characters, in the vain of mid-20th century sci-fi, are two dimensional tropes. They've been put between point A and point B to progress the plot in a certain direction, and that is their only function. It might be a deliberate homage to that era, but Layman is capable of more (as evidenced in Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice), and I want to actually care about these characters.
If you love silver age sci-fi with modern vernacular and a grungey 90s aesthetic, you should run and pick this up. I've seen some reviews comparing this to Star Trek, but it really falls more in-line with the themes and plotting of Farscape.
The plot points in this volume are interesting. I enjoy the pacing, and how each issue is its own complete story, but adds up to an informative arc where you understand each character's motivation, and what they're hoping to accomplish. From a plot perspective, it's somewhere between a four and five star book.
And the art is lovely, and somewhere between four and five stars.
My issue is that all of the characters, in the vain of mid-20th century sci-fi, are two dimensional tropes. They've been put between point A and point B to progress the plot in a certain direction, and that is their only function. It might be a deliberate homage to that era, but Layman is capable of more (as evidenced in Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice), and I want to actually care about these characters.
If you love silver age sci-fi with modern vernacular and a grungey 90s aesthetic, you should run and pick this up. I've seen some reviews comparing this to Star Trek, but it really falls more in-line with the themes and plotting of Farscape.
January 10, 2021
A sturdy follow-up packed full of shocks. The crew of the Charon still do not trust their grim Captain Rigg and some are even drawing plans against him.
As unlikely alliances are forged, the ship is beset by blades possessed by blind impartial violence, hate blossoms that feed on perpetual nightmare and even a haunted house from the 20th Century that has been exorcised into deep space. However these are mere detours for the final destination Sagittarius Base Alpha where a vivid but reckless scheme is enacted. To ensure a rescue, another rescue must first be thwarted.
Layman does it again, creating a series of adventures that explore all aspects of magick in the Outer Darkness. Familiar characters reveal surprising origins, dubious morality leans fully into villainy and a new mission begins. Chan's artwork continues to be excellent, bringing elaborate science fantasy concepts to life. I honestly can't wait to pick up Volume 3 when it is ready.
In the meantime I recommend Outer Darkness Volume 2: Castrophany of Hate to those who were hoping for this dark and mystical plot to thicken...
As unlikely alliances are forged, the ship is beset by blades possessed by blind impartial violence, hate blossoms that feed on perpetual nightmare and even a haunted house from the 20th Century that has been exorcised into deep space. However these are mere detours for the final destination Sagittarius Base Alpha where a vivid but reckless scheme is enacted. To ensure a rescue, another rescue must first be thwarted.
Layman does it again, creating a series of adventures that explore all aspects of magick in the Outer Darkness. Familiar characters reveal surprising origins, dubious morality leans fully into villainy and a new mission begins. Chan's artwork continues to be excellent, bringing elaborate science fantasy concepts to life. I honestly can't wait to pick up Volume 3 when it is ready.
In the meantime I recommend Outer Darkness Volume 2: Castrophany of Hate to those who were hoping for this dark and mystical plot to thicken...
March 7, 2021
Continuing on the mission, the spaceship Charon faces a lot of setbacks including aliens hauntings, sorcery and hatred. This leads to a lot of fighting, backstabbing and scheming. In other words, an awesome ride. Captain Riggs is perhaps the only thing that brings the crew together. They all agree that they hate him and want him gone. This isn't kept from him. Everyone is plotting or supporting someone else's plan, it is sometimes hard to follow. You always get the basic meaning...everyone wants the captain gone. Chan's artwork is fabulous.
October 9, 2021
Captain Rigg and crew find a haunted house in space, are taken over by hate flowers, and have a shore leave.
3.5 stars I liked the first volume a bit more than this one but still enjoyed these stories. Need some drawings of killer baby heads with crab claw legs? (check) Space nazis stabbing people? (you bet) People bleeding from the eyes after being taken over by killer plants? (this volume's got you).
I like the mix of horror and Star Trek-like science fiction and hopefully there will be more published.
3.5 stars I liked the first volume a bit more than this one but still enjoyed these stories. Need some drawings of killer baby heads with crab claw legs? (check) Space nazis stabbing people? (you bet) People bleeding from the eyes after being taken over by killer plants? (this volume's got you).
I like the mix of horror and Star Trek-like science fiction and hopefully there will be more published.
July 20, 2022
This was a great second outing for Outer Darkness developing the central characters and giving us a feeling behind their motives.
The frustration is that after the crossover with Layman's hit Chew the publishers cancelled Outer Darkness and we will never know how this story ends with this run leaving it not on a cliffhanger but really at the beginning of the story after setting up all the players and the pieces, which is bitterly disappointing.
The frustration is that after the crossover with Layman's hit Chew the publishers cancelled Outer Darkness and we will never know how this story ends with this run leaving it not on a cliffhanger but really at the beginning of the story after setting up all the players and the pieces, which is bitterly disappointing.
May 29, 2024
Ok i think i kind of get the shtick now. Its kinda like rick and morty meet lower decks (i never actually watched lower decks), the thing is, it doesn't particularly read like a tv animation. Someone offer this guy a TV deal for this series! it would be a hit!
I mean, the characters never have to die, (because of the reanimation technology) so not only can "somebody kill kenny" the can kill everyone else also!
We do love us some killing...
I mean, the characters never have to die, (because of the reanimation technology) so not only can "somebody kill kenny" the can kill everyone else also!
We do love us some killing...
December 26, 2025
John Layman's Outer Darkness is like Star Trek and Firefly had a crack baby. Its wild. Full of insane ideas that make it impossible to predict. Its a fun read but I felt like there were some missing pieces. I'm also not a fan of Chan's art on this book. I just feel like its an odd match. Layman is creative as hell but this isn't his best work although I think there is tons of potential here.
March 18, 2023
4,5⭐
Mamma mia che storia divertente e sopra le righe.
Continuano le avventure a bordo della Caronte, non che l'approfondimento dei membri dell'equipaggio.
In questo volume incontreremo nazi-zombie, suore, fiori, spade, alcol, droghe e tanto tanto sangue.
Peccato che questa storia non avrà mai una fine.
Consiglio comunque la lettura a chiunque voglia essere intrattenuto in modo genuino.
Mamma mia che storia divertente e sopra le righe.
Continuano le avventure a bordo della Caronte, non che l'approfondimento dei membri dell'equipaggio.
In questo volume incontreremo nazi-zombie, suore, fiori, spade, alcol, droghe e tanto tanto sangue.
Peccato che questa storia non avrà mai una fine.
Consiglio comunque la lettura a chiunque voglia essere intrattenuto in modo genuino.
September 27, 2024
Vol 2 sees the Charon on is continuing voyage to the Outer Darkness. Space is a dangerous place, with stowaways occurring with astonishing frequency. More episodic than I recall Vol 1 being, but it seems to be a little aimless big picture-wise because of it. An unresolved ending, as the series was canceled.
3.5 Stars (Rounded to 4)
3.5 Stars (Rounded to 4)
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