Review: Destroyer #5

October 2, 2017

By Ashley Gibbs

While the previous issue was packed full of backstory that was woven into the current crisis, Destroyer #5 suffers slightly due to its pacing. Everyone is drawing closer to the same location but this moment has to be prolonged artificially. That being said, it’s still a solid read offering more insight to the characters and more history. The themes presented are dark, serious, and often bleak which can be a bit depressing, especially in an issue with less action to break up the doom and gloom. But despite the science fiction aspects, the issues tackled are real and relevant and they’re things that need to be said even if on the pages of a comic book.

Review: Destroyer #4

October 2, 2017

By Ashley Gibbs

Destroyer #4 does exactly what it needs to do, and it does it well; giving readers a fair amount of backstory while also revving up the anticipation for the next issue and the upcoming finale. This issue provides a lot of lovely backstory for Dr. Baker and the organization that used to employ her while also adding in a fair amount of action as the Monster and Akai face off. Dr. Baker hasn’t been the most classic of leads, it’s very clear the people against her have no good intentions whatsoever. But this series has done a good job of showcasing that things aren’t always black and white so there could always be more twists and turns. For now, we’re given an excellent issue -my favorite, so far.

Review: Destroyer #3

July 19, 2017

By Ashley Gibbs

Here it is, Destroyer #3 brings some much needed backstory on some of the key characters in this series. I will admit I’ve been on the fence as I read the series, I liked it well enough but felt something was missing, and this was it. I wanted to know more about what lead Dr. Baker to where she is now most of all. While this issue is mainly backstory focused there is some action and violence but overall not as bad as previous issues in that regard though I do think things are really amping up to get messy.

Review: Destroyer #2

June 21, 2017

By Ashley Gibbs

Destroyer #2 picks up with Frankenstein's monster still continuing his journey to man’s world after his solitude in the arctic was disturbed. However, most of the issue is spent with two government agents as they try to find an important scientist whom the government needs to stop the monster. This issue has good pacing and artwork though there isn’t much in the way of deep story telling being told as it’s more about moving the pieces into the right places. While less intense than the first issue, if you’re into this series then you’ll enjoy reading this one.

Review: Destroyer #1

May 24, 2017

By Ashley Gibbs

I’m not a very political person, I usually find the news and other such things to be rather depressing and worrisome, but I am aware of the bad things happening around us. As such, I wasn’t sure if I should read Destroyer #1, nor what to expect. What I got out of the pages, however, was a pretty good experience. While this inaugural issue doesn’t touch on too many political aspects quite yet, it does start off with world building to prepare readers as to what the series will be about. Set in a modern day world where Frankenstein's Monster is real and still alive, we follow his journey as well a modern day scientist who is also creating her own creature. It’s a unique set up, one that I have not encountered before but it kept me captivated through every page.

‘Victor LaValle's Destroyer’ Brings a New Horror to BOOM! Studios

February 13, 2017

BOOM! Studios is proud to announceVICTOR LAVALLE’S DESTROYER, an all-new monthly comic book series debuting in May 2017 from best-selling horror novelist Victor LaValle (The Ecstatic, The Devil in Silver, Big Machine) and artist Dietrich Smith (Shaft, Incredible Hercules). The recipient of prestigious honors including a Whiting Writers' Award, a United States Artists Ford Fellowship, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Shirley Jackson Award, and an American Book Award, LaValle makes his full-length comic book debut with an intense original series exploring the legacy of the greatest family in horror fiction.