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The Silver Coin #6-10
The Silver Coin, Vol. 2
The saga of The Silver Coin continues as the cursed token is spent again and again. First, a haunted arcade cabinet twists the dreams of a young boy. Then, the coin finds its way to a street magician who's lost his way amongst the opulence of a desperate city. Follow the money―across decades, centuries―and the nature of a curse will be revealed.
Eisner-winning artist MICHAEL WALSH (Star Wars, Black Hammer/Justice League) teams with all-star collaborators JOSH WILLIAMSON (NAILBITER, BATMAN/SUPERMAN), RAM V (SWAMP THING, BLUE IN GREEN), MATTHEW ROSENBERG (HAWKEYE, 4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK), and VITA AYALA (NEW MUTANTS, THE WILDS) on this new ongoing horror anthology series for mature readers.
Collects THE SILVER COIN #6-10
Eisner-winning artist MICHAEL WALSH (Star Wars, Black Hammer/Justice League) teams with all-star collaborators JOSH WILLIAMSON (NAILBITER, BATMAN/SUPERMAN), RAM V (SWAMP THING, BLUE IN GREEN), MATTHEW ROSENBERG (HAWKEYE, 4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK), and VITA AYALA (NEW MUTANTS, THE WILDS) on this new ongoing horror anthology series for mature readers.
Collects THE SILVER COIN #6-10
128 pages, Paperback
First published May 25, 2022
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June 2, 2022
This, like the last volume of Silver Coin, is a bit of a mixed bag. I don’t think it’s as bad as I thought it would be, but it’s also not amazing by any means. It’s just a solid horror anthology that I’ve enjoyed binging through. This second volume has the highest high from the series so far with Ram V’s “Tzompanco”, but also the lowest lows with another middling installment from Walsh that bookends the volume. It’s somehow even worse than his shitty The Witch ripoff. The rest of the stories range from shoddy to good, but man that Ram V story made this collection worth it. Unlike the last volume, I’ll review each issue and then give my final thoughts at the end.
Individual issue reviews below:
High Score by Joshua Williamson & Michael Walsh ☆☆☆ 1/2
A pretty good story involving the silver coin at old American arcades. If you haven’t liked this series so far, this issue will not change your mind, but I found it enjoyable.
Tzompanco by Ram V & Michael Walsh ☆☆☆☆☆☆
THIS WAS FUCKING AWESOME HOLY SHIT. Okay, I haven’t loved this series, but I ADORED this. It’s a perfect showcase of why Ram V is such a solid writer. I doubt this will change your mind if you think the dude is overhyped, but goddamn I think this is one of his better outings, which is saying alot. Only he could make a 4-way integral to the plot. Bravo Ram V.
Most of the other writers have tried to use other time periods and different settings to spice up their tales, but this one is set in modern-day Las Vegas, and actually shows the Silver Coin affecting the world around it, not just the people. The way Ram V uses cultural tolerance to make a modern analogy between the purportedly bloodthirsty South American civilizations and gambling in America was sweet.
It’s such an interesting story and there is a ton to talk about after reading this, so go read it yourself, this one issue alone was worth getting the trade for. I read it twice already and am still thinking about it as I type this out. Best issue from the series by far.
Rising & Falling in America by Matthew Rosenberg & Michael Walsh ☆☆ 1/2
Ehhhh. I wish I liked this more because the 9-panel grid Walsh uses is perfect for the story, but I thought the whole thing got a bit ridiculous by the end. These Silver Coin stories always pull a crazy last-minute twist, but this was one that just was a bit much. It built up real slow before rushing itself through the conclusion for no reason other than cuz’. Wasted potential is the best way to sum this one up.
The Dancer by Vita Ayala & Michael Walsh ☆☆ 1/2
This was interesting. I don’t think it completely worked in execution (a Bronx gang member quoting a biblical passage to an NYC Detective may be the stupidest thing I have read all year) but you can tell Ayala really tried to infuse real-world history and horror with a Silver Coin story, which I can appreciate. Again, I don’t think it works as well as they hoped in execution, but the history blurb at the end was informative as fuck, so at least it had that.
Covenant Dos by Michael Walsh ☆
This was pretty boring and shit. Honestly don’t know what it’s called and I can’t be bothered to check, but it’s the weakest part of this collection, just like Walsh’s solo effort was last volume. I think it’s supposed to be a sequel to Covenant, but who even cares. Not me. Bad end to a meh collection.
Final Thoughts:
I’d honestly recommend it to any horror anthology fan, even if the overall collection is a bit of a mixed bag. The stories start off strong before petering out by the end, even if there are some interesting ideas in there. 4 stars may seem high for this but Ram V’s story and consistent art really save it. Walsh’s art continues to be creepy and consistent, even if his writing isn’t. The stories really all depend on who the writer is. Hopefully, volume 3 is more consistent across the board with its writing. The writers confirmed for that one are James Tynion IV, Stephanie Philips, Johnnie Christmas, and Pornsak Pichetshote, and that’s a solid batch of writers so I’m looking forward to its eventual release.
Individual issue reviews below:
High Score by Joshua Williamson & Michael Walsh ☆☆☆ 1/2
A pretty good story involving the silver coin at old American arcades. If you haven’t liked this series so far, this issue will not change your mind, but I found it enjoyable.
Tzompanco by Ram V & Michael Walsh ☆☆☆☆☆☆
THIS WAS FUCKING AWESOME HOLY SHIT. Okay, I haven’t loved this series, but I ADORED this. It’s a perfect showcase of why Ram V is such a solid writer. I doubt this will change your mind if you think the dude is overhyped, but goddamn I think this is one of his better outings, which is saying alot. Only he could make a 4-way integral to the plot. Bravo Ram V.
Most of the other writers have tried to use other time periods and different settings to spice up their tales, but this one is set in modern-day Las Vegas, and actually shows the Silver Coin affecting the world around it, not just the people. The way Ram V uses cultural tolerance to make a modern analogy between the purportedly bloodthirsty South American civilizations and gambling in America was sweet.
It’s such an interesting story and there is a ton to talk about after reading this, so go read it yourself, this one issue alone was worth getting the trade for. I read it twice already and am still thinking about it as I type this out. Best issue from the series by far.
Rising & Falling in America by Matthew Rosenberg & Michael Walsh ☆☆ 1/2
Ehhhh. I wish I liked this more because the 9-panel grid Walsh uses is perfect for the story, but I thought the whole thing got a bit ridiculous by the end. These Silver Coin stories always pull a crazy last-minute twist, but this was one that just was a bit much. It built up real slow before rushing itself through the conclusion for no reason other than cuz’. Wasted potential is the best way to sum this one up.
The Dancer by Vita Ayala & Michael Walsh ☆☆ 1/2
This was interesting. I don’t think it completely worked in execution (a Bronx gang member quoting a biblical passage to an NYC Detective may be the stupidest thing I have read all year) but you can tell Ayala really tried to infuse real-world history and horror with a Silver Coin story, which I can appreciate. Again, I don’t think it works as well as they hoped in execution, but the history blurb at the end was informative as fuck, so at least it had that.
Covenant Dos by Michael Walsh ☆
This was pretty boring and shit. Honestly don’t know what it’s called and I can’t be bothered to check, but it’s the weakest part of this collection, just like Walsh’s solo effort was last volume. I think it’s supposed to be a sequel to Covenant, but who even cares. Not me. Bad end to a meh collection.
Final Thoughts:
I’d honestly recommend it to any horror anthology fan, even if the overall collection is a bit of a mixed bag. The stories start off strong before petering out by the end, even if there are some interesting ideas in there. 4 stars may seem high for this but Ram V’s story and consistent art really save it. Walsh’s art continues to be creepy and consistent, even if his writing isn’t. The stories really all depend on who the writer is. Hopefully, volume 3 is more consistent across the board with its writing. The writers confirmed for that one are James Tynion IV, Stephanie Philips, Johnnie Christmas, and Pornsak Pichetshote, and that’s a solid batch of writers so I’m looking forward to its eventual release.
July 10, 2022
The cursed coin causes more carnage in these simplistic horror tales. There's just not much here beyond the gore.
FOR REFERENCE
Contents:
• High Score / written by Joshua Williamson; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#6]
• Tzompanco / written by Ram V.; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#7]
• Rising and Falling... / written by Matthew Rosenberg; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#8]
• The Dancer / written by Vita Ayala; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#9]
• The Bronx Is Burning / written by Vita Ayala and Salomée Luce-Antoinette [#9]
• Covenant: Abomination / written by Michael Walsh; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#10]
• Unrighteous Instruments / written by Aditya Bidikar [#10]
• Shiny Thing / written by Chris Hampton; art by Gavin Fullerton [#6]
• Variant Covers / art by Tyler Boss [#8], Nicole Rifkin [#9], James Harren [#6]
FOR REFERENCE
Contents:
• High Score / written by Joshua Williamson; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#6]
• Tzompanco / written by Ram V.; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#7]
• Rising and Falling... / written by Matthew Rosenberg; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#8]
• The Dancer / written by Vita Ayala; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#9]
• The Bronx Is Burning / written by Vita Ayala and Salomée Luce-Antoinette [#9]
• Covenant: Abomination / written by Michael Walsh; art and lettering by Michael Walsh [#10]
• Unrighteous Instruments / written by Aditya Bidikar [#10]
• Shiny Thing / written by Chris Hampton; art by Gavin Fullerton [#6]
• Variant Covers / art by Tyler Boss [#8], Nicole Rifkin [#9], James Harren [#6]
March 15, 2024
This is the second of a horror anthology of short stories that center around a cursed silver coin. Despite not being a fan of the first collection of short stories, nevertheless, I picked up this volume, and knowing that I am a completist, I'm sure I will read the next volume too. Each story is written by a different author, although almost all the art was drawn by Michael Walsh and he also penned the last story.
High Score by Joshua Williamson
Set in a 1980s video arcade, a boy finds the coin and becomes the winner of a violent game. The winner takes all!
Tzompanco by Ram V.
Set in Vegas, a coin turns a loser into a high roller. But the owner of the Aztek-themed casino puts a permanent end to the gambler's winning streak.
Rising and Falling... by Matthew Rosenberg
In 1968 NYC, a janitor is envious of the rich people whose offices he cleans. He is mesmerized by a coin collection by one of the executives and will do anything to obtain it. Things get out of hand, and several people try to grab the coin as it falls out of the window, with deadly results.
The Dancer by Vita Ayala
Set soon afterward in the Bronx, we finally see a connection between who picked up the coin in the previous story, and who is the next to let it corrupt them. A crooked policeman goes on an arson spree to cover gambling debts but gets a comeuppance from the locals. The story closes with an interesting historical note. My favorite of the stories.
Covenant: Abomination by Michael Walsh
Four teens participate in a pagan ritual and draw forth the evil spirits from the coin. This story didn't make a lot of sense, but we do see some ghostly apparitions of characters from previous stories.
Unrighteous Instruments by Aditya Bidikar
A text-only story about a detective being interviewed after a sting goes wrong. Now the coin has a cult following on the dark web.
Shiny Thing by Chris Hampton and illustrated by Gavin Fullerton (the only story not drawn by Walsh)
A shorter story of campers out on a hike who spot the coin in a raven nest. Thankfully the bird scares them away, and these little campers live to see another day!
Walsh's subdued but solid artwork gave this anthology consistency, but I would like to start seeing more connections between the varied stories.
This review (plus V3) can be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2024/03/1...
High Score by Joshua Williamson
Set in a 1980s video arcade, a boy finds the coin and becomes the winner of a violent game. The winner takes all!
Tzompanco by Ram V.
Set in Vegas, a coin turns a loser into a high roller. But the owner of the Aztek-themed casino puts a permanent end to the gambler's winning streak.
Rising and Falling... by Matthew Rosenberg
In 1968 NYC, a janitor is envious of the rich people whose offices he cleans. He is mesmerized by a coin collection by one of the executives and will do anything to obtain it. Things get out of hand, and several people try to grab the coin as it falls out of the window, with deadly results.
The Dancer by Vita Ayala
Set soon afterward in the Bronx, we finally see a connection between who picked up the coin in the previous story, and who is the next to let it corrupt them. A crooked policeman goes on an arson spree to cover gambling debts but gets a comeuppance from the locals. The story closes with an interesting historical note. My favorite of the stories.
Covenant: Abomination by Michael Walsh
Four teens participate in a pagan ritual and draw forth the evil spirits from the coin. This story didn't make a lot of sense, but we do see some ghostly apparitions of characters from previous stories.
Unrighteous Instruments by Aditya Bidikar
A text-only story about a detective being interviewed after a sting goes wrong. Now the coin has a cult following on the dark web.
Shiny Thing by Chris Hampton and illustrated by Gavin Fullerton (the only story not drawn by Walsh)
A shorter story of campers out on a hike who spot the coin in a raven nest. Thankfully the bird scares them away, and these little campers live to see another day!
Walsh's subdued but solid artwork gave this anthology consistency, but I would like to start seeing more connections between the varied stories.
This review (plus V3) can be found on my blog: https://graphicnovelty2.com/2024/03/1...
November 6, 2022
4 stars
I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this series. Being on a roll with the horror genre and a rolling cast of interesting creators I was interested eventhough I typically don't like anthologies. I find most of the stories to be memorable and there is always something gratifying knowing these characters lives will end in some sort of climactic shambles pile each issue. I like how the consistent art ties the whole series together (something some anthologies lack). I will probably check out some more Silver Coin when the next volume drops.
I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this series. Being on a roll with the horror genre and a rolling cast of interesting creators I was interested eventhough I typically don't like anthologies. I find most of the stories to be memorable and there is always something gratifying knowing these characters lives will end in some sort of climactic shambles pile each issue. I like how the consistent art ties the whole series together (something some anthologies lack). I will probably check out some more Silver Coin when the next volume drops.
January 25, 2024
I will repeat myself but I actually dig this anthology. It’s nothing new most of the time when it comes to story ideas, yet still it bring original parts that are really great. Love the gore. Love the creepy feeling. Loved this volume even more than the first one.
October 6, 2024
A decent collection of horror stories. The first is a fun arcade come to life story and dug the dark nature of the gambling one but the rest were just okayish.
June 27, 2022
The Silver Coin's legacy continues as Michael Walsh is joined by another five superstar writers to chronicle even more tales of depravity and horror through the ages.
This time we open with Joshua Williamson's 'High Score', which will appeal to all the Stranger Things fans, as well as starting the volume off with a sickening set-up and some truly gruesome deaths. I'll never look at Super Smash Bros. the same again.
Ram V steps up for 'Tzompanco', a look at the terrors of gambling as well as a history lesson about the Aztecs (because Ram V loves mixing comics with educational stuff). This one's a little more wordy than the others before and after it, but that's also a distinct Ram V trope as far as I've noticed, so it gives the issue a very different feel.
Matthew Rosenberg's 'Rising And Falling In America' conversely is all told in 9 panel grids a la Watchmen, with a sense of dread unlike the other issues as both the past and present stories rush together with an explosive result. This one I think was my favourite of the group this time around.
Vita Ayala's 'The Dancer' looks at police corruption and arson, like something out of a Gotham Central story. I feel like there was maybe a little too much story for one issue here, so it feels like an abrupt ending, but it's still a fun time (although not for anyone involved).
And then Michael Walsh returns for 'Covenant: Abomination', which again fleshes out the origins of the Coin and goes to show that there's far more going on than we initially thought. Even after Volume 1's Covenant, it's clear that there's more story to be told, and that this series could be going on for a long time yet.
Again, Walsh's art bends to whatever is asked of it. The fact that he's involved in every issue and yet manages to twist and warp his style as needed goes to show why the guy's won Eisners before, I suppose.
More mania and macabre menace in this second volume keeps the tension high, the Coin spinning, and the blood flowing. Great stuff once again from all involved, especially Michael Walsh.
This time we open with Joshua Williamson's 'High Score', which will appeal to all the Stranger Things fans, as well as starting the volume off with a sickening set-up and some truly gruesome deaths. I'll never look at Super Smash Bros. the same again.
Ram V steps up for 'Tzompanco', a look at the terrors of gambling as well as a history lesson about the Aztecs (because Ram V loves mixing comics with educational stuff). This one's a little more wordy than the others before and after it, but that's also a distinct Ram V trope as far as I've noticed, so it gives the issue a very different feel.
Matthew Rosenberg's 'Rising And Falling In America' conversely is all told in 9 panel grids a la Watchmen, with a sense of dread unlike the other issues as both the past and present stories rush together with an explosive result. This one I think was my favourite of the group this time around.
Vita Ayala's 'The Dancer' looks at police corruption and arson, like something out of a Gotham Central story. I feel like there was maybe a little too much story for one issue here, so it feels like an abrupt ending, but it's still a fun time (although not for anyone involved).
And then Michael Walsh returns for 'Covenant: Abomination', which again fleshes out the origins of the Coin and goes to show that there's far more going on than we initially thought. Even after Volume 1's Covenant, it's clear that there's more story to be told, and that this series could be going on for a long time yet.
Again, Walsh's art bends to whatever is asked of it. The fact that he's involved in every issue and yet manages to twist and warp his style as needed goes to show why the guy's won Eisners before, I suppose.
More mania and macabre menace in this second volume keeps the tension high, the Coin spinning, and the blood flowing. Great stuff once again from all involved, especially Michael Walsh.
October 31, 2022
Another rendition of decent, unremarkable, often gory stories revolving around a cursed coin. My thoughts on this second volume of The Silver Coin basically echo my thoughts on the first. This time around, I especially dug Matthew Rosenberg's tale of a janitor gone mad.
The only real disappointments here were Vita Ayala's confusing take on a corrupt cop and Michael Walsh's closing tale, which attempts to explain the nature of the cursed coin in an extremely convoluted way. Maybe just don't explain the coin? That's fine too.
The only real disappointments here were Vita Ayala's confusing take on a corrupt cop and Michael Walsh's closing tale, which attempts to explain the nature of the cursed coin in an extremely convoluted way. Maybe just don't explain the coin? That's fine too.
December 19, 2022
Another fun set of short stories with the silver coin. I was a little disappointed that only the last story seemed to feed into the main arc. maybe I missed some subtle moments but I still enjoyed the book. Not sure I want to keep reading more short stories without the main story line progressing more but I could be wrong. I will read vol. 3 and it will be the deciding factor for me.
May 28, 2022
I'm a huge fan of this series. I absolutely loved the initial volume so it was inevitable I'd follow it up with reading the second.
The horror anthology concept was done extremely well in The Silver Coin's first volume and it's undoubtedly more of the same here. It does feel a little less consistent on the writing element this time - a factor that is potentially unavoidable when having a different writer for each issue. That said, fans of the first volume will absolutely not be disappointed with this offering.
The illustration work by Walsh is absolutely on point for the horror genre and really does create the atmosphere and heart of this series.
The plot lines and concepts are equally as good. The stories continue to walk those lines between ethical decision making and the karma they bring for each of these unfortunate characters. Although some concepts do hit harder than others it's all very in keeping with the zeitgeist of the series itself.
Overall, even though I felt this a little less consistent than the previous volume The Silver Coin continues to be a hit and remains up there with some of the best modern anthology series.
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My Score: 7/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The horror anthology concept was done extremely well in The Silver Coin's first volume and it's undoubtedly more of the same here. It does feel a little less consistent on the writing element this time - a factor that is potentially unavoidable when having a different writer for each issue. That said, fans of the first volume will absolutely not be disappointed with this offering.
The illustration work by Walsh is absolutely on point for the horror genre and really does create the atmosphere and heart of this series.
The plot lines and concepts are equally as good. The stories continue to walk those lines between ethical decision making and the karma they bring for each of these unfortunate characters. Although some concepts do hit harder than others it's all very in keeping with the zeitgeist of the series itself.
Overall, even though I felt this a little less consistent than the previous volume The Silver Coin continues to be a hit and remains up there with some of the best modern anthology series.
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My Score: 7/10
My Goodreads: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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May 18, 2025
This was better than the first volume. It didn't have the same lows. The video game and gambling stories were my favorite. The stories are not all that incredible but they do offer some fun and the gore is over the top. My single favorite page was the one with all the people falling from the building.
August 1, 2022
This is definitely more of an anthology of loosely stitched together stories, but I enjoyed each installment. Some great art and very twisted tales here.
December 30, 2022
The first two stories are solid, but the last three feel paper-thin.
April 28, 2023
A good study of human weakness and vice. Many shocking scenes and poor choices.
February 12, 2025
Once again, behind on posting reviews! But these comic VOL are amazing !! If you love horror this is perfect !
June 1, 2023
It was really good and I enjoyed it a lot but it didn't feel as well thought out as volume 1. The art was beautiful, and the testimony by the police officer at the end was a pretty cool addition as well. I enjoyed how they linked the stories a little more clearly in this volume, but something still falls short of volume 1. I will likely revisit it still in the coming years for the art of nothing else.
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September 14, 2022Four new writers join Michael Walsh's horror anthology: Joshua Williamson, Ram V, Matthew Rosenberg, and Vita Ayala. And on the whole they do a better job than the first volume of making the eponymous cursed coin integral to their tales. True, a coin is hardly the only thing which can be collected by a wealthy git, but to gamble, and even more so to pump into a cool game down the arcade? Yeah, that suits. Once again the weakest link is the issue Walsh writes as well as drawing, its delve into the coin's own story both overfamiliar and limiting.
March 3, 2024
The premise of a cursed coin is deceptively seductive. The challenge lies in finding just the right angle on stories that allow the coin to take the center of the panel. Ram V gets really, really close to finding the perfect setting for the coin in the seventh issue of the series, but hes not quite there. The story of Lou is stylishly enjoyable in places, but like nearly every other issue in the series, it lacks the kind of framing that could have made it truly brilliant.
October 4, 2022
Gory but rather inane horror stories.
July 8, 2022
I wouldn't seek out horror comics, but I sometimes find myself reading something in that genre because of an artist or writer I follow from other work. Which is how I got to Vol. 1 and thus how I got to Vol. 2. They are ridiculous in their own way (I mean comics in general are ridiculous but horror stuff is ridiculous in a particular way) but if you surrender to the genre conventions it can be pretty entertaining. Any anthology will be a mixed bag; I think this one had more hits than misses (and even the misses were mostly pretty good anyway).
January 25, 2023
Great little anthology of R rated comics about a cursed coin that brings death to those who come in contact with it. Stories are not connected by anything besides the coin itself. Cool and bloody artwork by Michael Walsh. Very fun series which showcases some of the best writers in comics today!
Joshua Williamson - High Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ram V. - Tzompanco ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Matthew Rosenberg - Rising and Falling... ⭐⭐⭐
Vita Ayala - The Dancer ⭐⭐⭐
Michael Walsh - Covenant: Abomination ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(Bonus mini story)
Chris Hampton - Shiny Thing ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Joshua Williamson - High Score ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ram V. - Tzompanco ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Matthew Rosenberg - Rising and Falling... ⭐⭐⭐
Vita Ayala - The Dancer ⭐⭐⭐
Michael Walsh - Covenant: Abomination ⭐⭐⭐⭐
(Bonus mini story)
Chris Hampton - Shiny Thing ⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 29, 2023
Segundo tomo de esta serie de historias aisladas interconectadas por una moneda maldita. En esta ocasión, las primeras son excesivamente tópicas en comparación con el volumen anterior. No obstante, son cuentos divertidos y algunos realizan un homenaje a capítulos de series de final del siglo pasado como el de las máquinas recreativas. Se disfrutan aunque caigan en el tópico. El último relato, sin ser nada del otro mundo, sube un poco el nivel otorgando trasfondo a las entidades que encierra el objeto embrujado. Muy violento en general, muchas tripas y sangre. El dibujo correcto. Bien editado.
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April 17, 2024
Though it still suffers the same problems that the first volume had, I definitely found myself enjoying this one much more than the last with some more interesting ideas thrown in. Again, the art is definitely a standout for me especially in its fourth chapter and the mystery of the coin is getting much more interesting as it goes on.
Though still disappointed in not finding this to be as near as good as I hoped, I still find myself getting interested in what’s to come and I’ve heard some better things about its third volume.
Though still disappointed in not finding this to be as near as good as I hoped, I still find myself getting interested in what’s to come and I’ve heard some better things about its third volume.
August 8, 2025
While this volume follows the same format as the previous volume with several short stories in several time frames around the movement of the silver coin, I liked this volume considerably less. It had none of the things that I liked about the previous volume (folk type horror) and plenty of what I could do without (nudity, general story incoherence). I should have known with Williamson being one of the main contributing authors (I didn't like his Nailbiter series)
I will read the last volume to finish the series out.
I will read the last volume to finish the series out.
June 20, 2025
3.5
Overall, much better than last volume. I really liked the 3rd and 4th stories, even though the connection to the coin in the fourth story was superfluous at best. At least they stick with you, specially the ending of the third story. The rest were not very good. I was once again left confused by the story about the summoning, and the arcade and casino ones were meh. So, that still makes it a 2:6.
Overall, much better than last volume. I really liked the 3rd and 4th stories, even though the connection to the coin in the fourth story was superfluous at best. At least they stick with you, specially the ending of the third story. The rest were not very good. I was once again left confused by the story about the summoning, and the arcade and casino ones were meh. So, that still makes it a 2:6.
April 16, 2022
This book continues to be a lot of fun, it's such a great concept to have various writer do an issue each, apply their own vision to the Silver Coin myth... it's been a blast! Walsh's art was made for horror, it's super creepy and atmospheric and his scripted issue was great again.
April 26, 2023
Better than volume 1 with second story "Tzompanco" being excellent, the gambling obsession, Vegas greed and Aztec sacrifice meshing in a tightly horrific tale of dread & death. The two stories set in the 70s are also very good with "The Dancer" and it's corrupt setting brilliantly evoked.
November 19, 2024
The stories are so well crafted - I think my favorite one is the arcade one but it's honestly so hard to choose. But I also really enjoyed the follow up story of the witch and the short story at the end with the nest. Really fantastic bundle of short stories Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 were.
February 28, 2025
This was a much stronger anthology of horror stories in volume 1. Now it’s almost become gross out for the sake of gross out. Although I will admit that the contribution by Pornsak Pichetshote was solid. Easily the best of the volume.
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