Houses of the Unholy
A chilling investigation into the depths of darkness
Ed Brubaker author Sean Phillips illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Image Comics
Published:3rd Sep '24
Should be back in stock very soon
In Houses of the Unholy, an FBI agent and a woman confront their haunted pasts while pursuing a dangerous killer in the shadows.
In Houses of the Unholy, an FBI agent specializing in cult crimes teams up with a woman whose troubled past intertwines with the infamous Satanic Panic. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they find themselves navigating a dark labyrinth of secrets and shadows that threaten to consume them. The chilling atmosphere of the underworld serves as a backdrop for their quest, where every clue leads them closer to an insane killer who remains elusive and dangerous.
The narrative explores profound themes of redemption and the inescapable nature of one's past. The protagonist grapples with the question of whether it is possible to truly escape the ghosts of previous choices or if they will continue to haunt her. As the duo unravels the web of the killer's motives, they confront their own fears and regrets, leading to a gripping psychological journey.
As the tension mounts, Houses of the Unholy keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending elements of suspense and horror. The story's intricate plot and well-developed characters invite readers to ponder the complexities of human nature and the dark corners of the mind. Will they find the killer before it's too late, or will their pasts catch up with them in the most terrifying way?
"Brubaker and Phillips (Where the Body Was) continue to prove themselves as two of the very best creators to ever generate works of sequential storytelling in this haunting, knottily plotted hybrid of thriller and character study." * —Library Journal (Starred Review) *
"Speckled with vibrant color, bold sequencing, and carefully crafted splash pages, this dive into the underbelly of the satanic panic moves at a rapid-fire pace while sticking to the atmospheric formula Brubaker and Phillips are known for. It’s a spine-tingling addition to their oeuvre." * —Publishers Weekly *
"Not only an effectively told story, but it's also just as ambiguous and troubling as the cultural moment from which it springs." —Monkeys Fighting Robots * —Monkeys Fighting Robots *
"A gripping storyline, breathtaking artwork, and unforgettable characters that will haunt you long after the last page is turned." —Capes & Tights * —Capes & Tights *
"Ed and Sean are that rare longterm collaboration that never become complacent, each project is a new revelation, the love visibly increased, the enthusiasm for the craft only growing over time. You don't have to consider the purchase, you make it on instinct at this point." -- Rick Remender, Deadly Class, Black Science
"Brubaker & Phillips continue to make sweet music together, broadcast to you in the form of the best comics around." -- Robert Kirkman, Invincible, The Walking Dead
"Brubaker and Phillips's books have always been about eight years ahead of their time." -- Brian K. Vaughan, SAGA, Paper Girls
ISBN: 9781534327429
Dimensions: 276mm x 168mm x 18mm
Weight: 612g
144 pages