Dead Seas
by Cavan Scott
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Pub Date Oct 24 2023 | Archive Date Mar 12 2024
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Description
Ghosts are real and dangerous. But they’re also valuable, their ectoplasm capable of curing countless diseases. There’s only one problem: Harvesting the wonder drug can be just as deadly.
Prisoner Gus Ortiz is willing to take the risk in return for a reduced sentence—anything to see his daughter again. All it will take is a few months at sea scraping ectoplasm off the walls of the Perdition, a floating prison containing the most vicious ghosts on Earth. Surrounded by dark waters, Gus soon realizes that angry spirits are the least of his worries.
Lock yourself away and set sail for this daring adventure by New York Times-bestselling author Cavan Scott (Star Wars: The High Republic) and fan-favorite artist Nick Brokenshire (Star Wars Adventures).
Advance Praise
“Series writer Cavan Scott has an impressive track record for writing thoroughly enjoyable stories, and he does a great job of setting the scene and establishing the status quo for this new series…IDW are churning out a ton of top quality creator-owned books, and Dead Seas has the potential to be right near the top of that list.” – BCP
“Cavan Scott’s dialogue and narrative techniques serve to ensnare the reader’s attention…an excellently crafted visual narrative with interesting panel designs and terrific use of shadow…a well crafted ghost tale with compelling character stories.” – Pop Culture Squad
“If you love horror and comics…this is perfect for you!”
_Ario Anindito, artist for Black Panther, Star Wars and Death of Wolverine
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9798887240268 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 160 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Hannah B, Reviewer
Listen, I’ve read a lot of books with ghosts. Most of those books have perfectly pleasant worlds I would live in with no problem. Dead Seas is not one of those books. It is not a happy world and does not have nice ghosts. Dead Seas is a gritty, slasher horror filled with ghosts, corrupt and powerful men, and covert commentary on the industrial prison complex. At its best moments, Dead Seas feels like a 90s slasher film. It’s unflinching, sometimes terrifying, and purposely a bit ridiculous. If you’re a fan of horror films, progressive storylines, and bittersweet endings, then this is a great pick-up for your collection.
For this graphic novel, Scott teamed up with artist Nick Brokenshire, also known for his work in the Star Wars universe. The colors used throughout Dead Seas captured the eerie feeling of the story while remaining colorful and, surprisingly, a bit playful. I loved how Brokenshire matched scenes and dark themes with equally dark colors and palettes. It’s effective and moody and works well in this comic. Scott and Brokenshire are the perfect comic pairing.
I really enjoyed Dead Seas and Scott's overall vision for the story. I wish he'd had a couple more issues to fill out the story because it felt a bit rushed at the end. Altogether, I quite enjoyed the finished product and would love to see more original non-fandom content from Scott and Brokenshire in the future.
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Thanks to IDW for providing me with a review copy of this graphic novel. All the above art assets belong to them. All thoughts above are my own.
The full blog review will go live on Back Shelf Books on Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at: https://backshelfbooks.com/2023/12/07/graphic-novel-review-dead-seas-by-cavan-scott-and-nick-brokenshire/
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