Created on June 26, 2012 and written by TommyHancock
Category: Comic Book Reviews

Rating: 4/5
Publisher Name: Nu-Classic Publishing
Publisher Website: www.aftertwilightcomics.com

Writer: Gary L. Watson w/ Richard P. Alvarez & Sandra E. Yates
Pencils: Douglas Brown
Number of Pages: 29
Price: 3.99
Color: Color
Safety Content Label: PARENTAL ADVISORY – 15 years and older. Similar to T+ but featuring more mature themes and/or more graphic imagery.

Publisher’s Blurb:
After witnessing the murderous actions of the Apparitors, Jen resolves to carry out her dangerous mission for the resistance. She becomes a hunted fugitive with nowhere to turn, no one to trust. Sgt. Streetman has Jen in his sights and within his grasp. But the underground’s mysterious leader has other plans for Jen… Is it a devil’s bargain?

Reviewer’s Comments:
Issue 2 was a little less excitement packed than Issue 1, but still far above the intensity line for the average issue 2(Ask me about my Issue 2 Drop-Off Theory). It wasn’t boring by any means, just focused on expanding on set events as opposed to introducing new ones. So, basically, less high octane, but every bit as good as issue 1. Well written, well paced, just fine storytelling. Also, while I won’t throw out any spoilers, I will say that the ending is insanely suspenseful.

Now, I put the page count at 29. The main story is 26 pages, but there are two sketches at the end, along with a message from writer Gary L. Watson. The letter was of particular interest, as it explained the inspiration for the story and, more importantly, the meaning of the story. If you read my review for issue 1, my take on their intentions was pretty accurate, which I think speaks to the teams storytelling prowess to be able to convey such a clear message in one issue. In a nutshell, and I can’t stress this enough, After Twilight is not out to bash Christianity. If anything is being bashed, it is all forms of Extremism and those who are insistently ignorant no matter how little sense it makes to be so. Kudos AT team. If I had one complaint though, where are all my Sparkly pretty vampires and shirtless teen-wolves?(Had to)

Bottom line(cause Stonecold said so): I’m now a third of the way through this series(as it is a 6-part miniseries), and I have truly no clue where it’s going. That says a lot! I’m constantly guessing what will happen next, I’m often right. And as of now, no clue where issue 3 will take me, let alone issue 6. If you’re in the market for deep, dark storytelling, and a commentary on society(and a well delivered one at that) You’ll want to check out this series. So far, not one page has been anything less than vital.

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About the Writer: TommyHancock (34 Posts) Though the list of things that Tommy Hancock loves is quite immense, very few things have ever come close to his love for comics (Not including living things, of course. He's a jittery ol' hermit, not a monster). Fancying himself a writer, Tommy has aspirations in every form of media(Novels, short stories, TV, film, web series, comics(#1), etc.) and can usually be found locked in his room tapping away at his laptop, which is quite literally falling apart from the constant poundings. Lacking any artistic ability himself, aside from being able to string words together, Tommy is always on the lookout for a talented Lad or lass to collaborate with, so if you're in the market for a writer feel free to drop him a line. He only bites when provoked. Tommy Hancock lives in the California High Desert with his dog, Quincy. He resides in a house that is heavily fortified to withstand even the most extreme of zombie onslaughts.

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