Many stories start at the beginning, but Goners, a new comic book series from Image Comics, begins at the end… the end of a family tragedy that is the beginning of a hellish time for two siblings hunted by supernatural forces ranging from ferocious phantoms to sharp-beaked Ekeks and many more malevolent monsters and demons.
The first four issues of Jacob Semahn and Jorge Corona's new series feature panels packed with interesting characters and monstrous mayhem aplenty, making for a truly memorable horror-comedy experience that shows no signs of slowing down.
Another strong entry to the series, Goners #5, hits shelves next Wednesday, and we've been provided with a set of preview pages to give you a look at the Lovecraftian horrors awaiting Josiah and Zoe Latimer at the Bellweather Sanatorium.
Goners #5
Writer: Jacob Semahn
Artist: Jorge Corona
Colorist: Gabriel Cassata
Letterer: Steve Wands
Price: $2.99
“WE ALL FALL DOWN,” Part Five. Hard answers and death await as the Latimers take the fight to Bellweather Sanatorium."
“A world, where the mythical co-exist with humanity, offers an alternative history where wars, civil rights, and scientific innovation are shown through a warped supernatural mirror… The Latimer Family through the centuries have been the famous first line of defense against all that go bump in the night. The modern day progenitor, Raleigh Latimer and wife, Evelyn Latimer have turned the family tradition into a profitable brand. Selling life rights and starring in their own reality show, the Latimers have found a way to fund their endeavors against those that would try to overthrow humanity. But on a routine case, Raleigh and Evelyn are murdered on live television, while their children, Josiah and Zoe, are left helpless to watch. With a widening power vacuum, devils and opportunists alike hunt the ill-prepared child detectives for a sound byte or simply… a chomp.”
In case you missed it, check out our Q&A feature with Goners writer/creator Jacob Semahn: